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April 6th, 2014 The Fifth Sunday of Lent “O my people! I will put my spirit in you that you may live…” (Ezekiel 37)

April 12th & 13th, 2014 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Weekday Mass Schedule: 6:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Monday – Friday, during Lent only 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. – Saturday Next Week’s Readings: Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66 OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: 3:45-5:00 p.m. (in English) Sundays: 1:00 p.m. (in Spanish)

On Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the doors of St. Ann are open and The Light is ON for you. Come in and experience the simple generosity of God’s love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. To find Confession times at other parishes and for additional resources visit TheLIghtisON.org. Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, in the Sanctuary or Chapel, and concludes with Benediction at NOON.

Monthly Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father for April 2014

Ecology and Justice. That governments may foster the protection of creation and the just distribution of natural resources. Hope for the Sick. That the Risen Lord may fill with hope the hearts of those who are being tested by pain and sickness.

Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish:

Betsy Buscher, Edie Hendricks, Ed Masternak, Elizabeth Darcy, Andy Weatherby, Carol Mislevy, Regina Panca, George Farah,

Michael Elgart, Gwen Leonard, Orwin Dow, brother-in-law of Robert Martin, Brad Johnson, brother in law of Linda Johnson Patty Baker,

Elizabeth Kirincich, Ann S. Burnett, Jane Hendrix, Stephen McAllister, Richard Simko, Michelle Hunter, Pedro

Escobal, Mary Jo Miller, Gerard Brannon, Megan Brennan, Lorraine Blaise, Joan MacClain, Angela

Bettenger, Carmen Regio, Angie Cullen, Kathryn Rodriguez, Elizabeth Platt, Gina Johnson,

Julie Rossettie, Arline Schroeder, Teresa Berna, Susan Wardynski, Stephen Paulus, Louise McLaughlin,

Cathy T. Balsitis, Robert Clark

MASS TIMES

MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS LECTOR # 1 LECTOR # 2

Sat. 5:30 p.m. Fr. Ramel O. Portula, C.I.C.M.

Ryan, L.; Emanuel, B.; Emanuel, G.; Pitcher, L.;

Quirk, A.

Cross Bearer: Emanuel, M. Server 1: Ryan, M. Server 2: Emanuel, C.

Reader 1: Shumann Reader 2: Emanuel Narrator: Guttman

Sun. 8:00 a.m. Fr. Frederic Mabe Mizengo, C.I.C.M.

Martin, P.; Babiak, J.; Breighner, M.; Kormos, J.;

Vieira, M.

Cross Bearer: Adedze, D. Server 1: Machion, L.

Server 2: TBD

Reader 1: Federighi Reader 2: Rogers Narrator: Donnelly

Sun. 9:30 a.m. Fr. Ramel O. Portula, C.I.C.M.

Cancian, D.; Fraser, M.; Fraser, Z.; Joyce, S.;

McDavid, P.; Mizzi, L.; Starzynski, F.

Cross Bearer: Fraser, M. Server 1: Fraser, K.

Server 2: Stephenson, A.

Reader 1: Allen Reader 2: Hodson

Narrator: Stephenson

Sun. 11:00 a.m.

Fr. Frederic Mabe Mizengo, C.I.C.M.

Rivera, S.; Cooper, R.; Destro, R.; Esber, B.;

Escobal, E.; Karinshak, J.; Murray, M.

Cross Bearer: Woods, J. Server 1: Cooper, K. Server 2: Grieco, M.

Reader 1: TBD Reader 2: Scott Narrator: Walsh

Sun. 1:30 p.m. Fr. Ramel O. Portula, C.I.C.M.

Check w/ Coordinator Check w/ Coordinator Alejandra

Rocabado Maria Luisa

Castillo

Page 3 April 6th, 2014 Special Guest Choir to Visit St. Ann on April 12th, 2014 A Guest Choir, the Ateneo Alumni Choir of the Metro D.C. area together with the Philippine famed “Bukas Palad Music Ministry” will come to St. Ann Parish to sing at the 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass. The “Bukas Palad Music Ministry” (Bukas Palad in Filipino literally means Open Palm )is on its North American Tour and will do a Benefit Concert for the Typhoon Haiyan Recovery on April 14th at 4:00 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Northern VA Community College, Alexandria Campus. For tickets to the benefit concert, purchase online at AteneoDC.org or email magis@ateneodc.org or contact Voltaire at 610-653-1609.

Holy Week Mass &Confession Schedule 2014

Saturday, April 12th 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Confessions

5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass

Palm Sunday, April 13th Regular Sunday Mass Schedule 1:00 p.m. Confessions (Spanish)

Prior to 1:30 p.m. Mass - Stations of the Cross (Spanish)

Wednesday, April 16th 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Light is ON Confessions

Wednesday, April 16th

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross w/ St. Ann School

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper 7:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross

Holy Thursday, April 17th

8:30 a.m. – Mass 8:00 p.m. – Bilingual Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Confessions to follow

Good Friday, April 18th 8:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer

10:00 am – Stations of the Cross 3:00 p.m. – (English) Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 7:00 p.m. – (Spanish) Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

* Second Collection for the Holy Land Shrines

Holy Saturday, April 19th 8:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer

3:45 -5:00 p.m. – Confessions NO 5:30 P.M. VIGIL MASS ON HOLY SATURDAY

8:30 p.m. – Bilingual Easter Vigil Mass RCIA catechumens & candidates received into the Church

Easter Sunday, April 20th Regular Sunday Schedule

1:00 p.m. Confessions (Spanish)

Saturday, April 5th 8:30 a.m. Special Intention for Thomas MacClain’s Special Prayers + Michael Potope 5:30 p.m. + Pat Rohrer + Lorraine Clemente Sunday, April 6th 8:00 a.m. For the People 9:30 a.m. + George Fumich Special Intention for the healing of Julie Rossettie + Rich Strasser 11:00 a.m. + Veda Ellison 1:30 p.m. No Intention Offered Monday, April 7th 6:30 a.m. No Intention Offered 8:30 a.m. Special Intention for the Babiak Family Tuesday, April 8th 6:30 a.m. No Intention Offered 8:30 a.m. + Daniel Schaffer Wednesday, April 9th

6:30 a.m. + Ann Simko 8:30 a.m. + Lawrence Schettler

Thursday, April 10th 6:30 a.m. + Mark Claeys 8:30 a.m. + Leonard Getzin Friday, April 11th 6:30 a.m. No Intention Offered 8:30 a.m. + Leonard Getzin Saturday, April 12th 8:30 a.m. + Leonard Getzin 5:30 p.m. + Leon Malinowski + Zbigniew Kretkowski + Anthony Clemente Sunday, April 13th 8:00 a.m. + Amelia Schmidt 9:30 a.m. + Howard Russell Boose + Richard Saunders 11:00 a.m. + Leonard Getzin 1:30 p.m. For the People

Saint Ann Lenten Soup Suppers for Charity 5:30 – 7:00 PM, Parish Hall

April 9 Chicken Noodle & Cream of Broccoli - Donations to HOPE of Northern Virginia April 16 Manhattan Clam Chowder & Vegetarian (Chef’s Choice) - Donations to AFAC All are welcome! Come and join us! Donations equal to the cost of a meal at a fast casual restaurant requested. Sign up to help at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044BA5AC22A75-stannsoup1 or visit www.signupgeniuscom and search mmrozek@frpark.com.

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Faith Formation

News

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Aug 4 to 8! Pick up forms on the Welcome table & outside the FF office

WE NEED YOU! Contact Maureen McDonough at maureenhartmcdonough@hotmail to become a part of the planning team or volunteering as a teen councilor or activity leader.

--------------------------------------------------------------- Jesus Day and 1st Communion May 3: Jesus Day (Parent and Teen volunteers needed! Please contact the Faith Formation Office.)

May 17/18: 1st Communion Parishioners: Please pray for our children who received their Reconciliation and please continue to pray as they prepare for their 1st Communion in May. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Children’s Daily Lenten Preparation: Rice Bowls & Daily Lenten Calendars “For Lent, For Life” – What you give up for Lent changes lives! Through the 40 days of lent, add your daily change to the Rice Bowl and pray for the people you will be helping in the Catholic Relief Services. In addition, meditate daily with your Lenten Calendars (extra Calendars and Rice Bowls in the FF office). --------------------------------------------------------------- Confirmation Candidates 2014 May 30 - Confirmation “Name” Due June 4 - Sponsor’s Papers Due Sept 30 - Service Logs Due ---------------------------------------------------------------- Remaining Faith Formation Class Dates: Sunday: Apr 27 Wednesday: Apr 9 May 4 Apr 30 May 11 May 7 May 14

5thSunday of Lent – 3rd Scrutiny: During Mass in the local Church, the Church hands to the elect the text of the Our Father, symbolically giving the whole Catholic experience of prayer summarized in the great prayer of the adopted children of God, the Our Father.

The Good News from

St. Ann School

Believe • Achieve • Inspire

Saint Ann Catholic School is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year: Spaces are still available in the 4 year old preschool class as well as grades 2, 5 and 7. If you are interested in a Catholic education for your child, please contact our school office to arrange a tour. We would love to have you join our school community! Please contact the school office at 703-525-7599 or visit our website at www.stann.org to learn more about our school.

St. Ann School Band Receives a Superior Rating!!! We would like to recognize the Saint Ann Catholic School Band for earning a "Superior" rating at the Garwood Whaley Diocesan Band Festival on March 29th. Our advanced band, directed by Ms. Laura Scheidt, is comprised of 29 5th through 8th graders. Congratulations for a job well done! Amazon School Rewards Program Do you shop or know someone who shops at Amazon? If so, don’t forget to use and remind your friends to use the Saint Ann School Amazon School Rewards link at http://stann.org/families/fundraising/amazon-com-school-rewards-program/ It’s a free and easy way to raise funds for our school. Simply click on the Amazon School Rewards link on our website to enter Amazon.com and a portion of your purchases will be returned to our school. Since the launch of this program last October, we have earned more than $600. This would not have been possible without the support of our wonderful Saint Ann School community. Thank you for your support!

St. Ann School. . . The little school with big results.

Sock & Slipper Collection Sowing seeds of Justice and Compassion ... On Holy Thursday Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, in His time customarily the task of a servant, as a sign that we should each serve one another. In 21st century United States, this is not our custom, but people’s feet, especially of those who are elderly and homeless, still need care. Many of the seniors served by Catholic Charities are low-income and a good number are immigrants from warmer climates. They find the winters here especially cold and enjoy having soft, warm footwear to wear at home. The homeless served by A-SPAN are out in all weathers and on their feet a good portion of the day. They are in need of athletic socks. Beginning next weekend, March 30th through Holy Thursday, St Ann’s will be holding its annual Slippers and Socks collection for Catholic Charities St Martin de Porres Senior Center and the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN). Please bring your donations and place them in the marked tubs in then Narthex. For health reasons, we ask that all items be new. Thank you.

Page 5 April 6th, 2014 Did you know?: Holy Week is the week preceding Easter and the final week of Lent. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and ends with Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday. Holy Week includes Holy Thursday (also known as Maundy Thursday) and Good Friday, which, together with Holy Saturday, are known as the Triduum. During Holy Week, Christians commemorate the Passion of Christ, who died on Good Friday in reparation for the sins of mankind, and rose on Easter Sunday to give new life to all who believe. Thus, while Holy Week is solemn and sorrowful, it also anticipates the joy of Easter through the recognition of God's goodness in sending His Son to die for our salvation. Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-9), when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest on Holy Thursday and His Crucifixion on Good Friday. Troop 624 Distributes 3600 bags of Quality Mulch in One Day! Did you drive through "The Great White Canyon" of mulch bags last Saturday by the bike trail? It was the Troop 624 March Mulch Madness annual fundraiser. Customers get 50% more mulch at less cost than at the store. We deliver and stack to their homes. You can add your name to our future customer list through www.troop624.org. Cookies for Kairos The upcoming Kairos weekend retreat for women at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women takes place in mid-April. The team presenting the retreat takes cookies in as an outward sign of our care for the prisoners. We need bakers to make cookies (as usual) to have enough for everyone. Anyone interested in helping to provide these cookies will be a wonderful help. There is one caveat: you must use recipes approved by the prison. If you did not pick up recipe lists at our table on Community Ministry Sunday, contact Jane Duffy at 703-892-6015 or jim_jane@verizon.net. and she will provide them to you. Most importantly, do NOT use any nuts, jimmies, M&Ms or bits of dried fruit in your cookie recipes. We need them no later than Sunday April 6 when there will be a collection table in the narthex. If you need to have them picked up contact Jane and it will be arranged. Many thanks to all who can help.

“A Prayer for Peace and the Family” Come, Pray the Rosary with the St. Ann Family Rosary Group Where: St. Ann Church, Chapel When: Monthly, 7 to 7:30 pm Tuesday, April 15 (Sorrowful) Thursday, May 8 (Luminous) Monday, June 9 (Joyful). We will pray one set of mysteries following a responsorial format. All are welcome! Contact: Eileen Norcross, 703 516-9899 or enorcros@gmail.com Spring Track It's time to get ready to run, jump and throw at the NVJCYO Spring Track Meet. All St Ann CCD students and St Ann School students in grades 3 through 8 are welcome--no experience Practices are being held at the Washington-Lee High School track from 3:45-4:45 on Wednesdays and Sundays, beginning this weekend. The meet is scheduled for the weekend of May 3-4 at O'Connell High School. Contact Kristi Markowicz with questions at markowiczk@aol.com. Movie Showing of Restless Heart Come to the second showing of Restless Heart, a movie about the life of St. Augustine of Hippo, on Friday, April 25th at 7:30 pm in Room 105/106. Suggested Donation: $5 per person/$10 per family. A portion of the proceeds will go to Catholic Relief Services to assist the Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines. Please RSVP for seat count to CDA1872@gmail.com or Teresa at 703.573.1582. Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Peace #1872.

Around the Diocese Italy Pilgrimage with Fr. Donald Greenhalgh!: Fr. Donald Greenhalgh invites you on an 11 day tour of Italy from Washington, .C. Visit Venice, Padua, Florence, Assisi and Rome with Vatican City and the Papal Audience. When: October 29 – November 8th, 2014 Cost: #3,099 per person, includes roundtrip airfare and government taxes, first class/select hotels, sightseeing and most meals. For a brochure and more information contact Elena Quartuccio at 703-978-4141, ext 35 or email dgreenhalgh@stann.org. Family Planning Classes Offered in Falls Church: Are you wanting to learn a family planning method to either avoid of achieve pregnancy? Are you interested in a method that is in line with Church teaching and works with your body? If so, plan to attend and introductory session to the Creighton Model of Natural Family Planning n Tuesday April 8th at 7 pm. Session will be held in the State Room of Oakwood Falls Church Apartments (501 Roosevelt Blvd., Falls Church , VA 22044) at 7pm and last about I hour. First session is free, but registration is required. To register call Erin Walsh at 402-261-0841 or email her at holyfamilyfertilityeducation@gmail.com and learn more.