St. Michael Church

ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA 22003 Website: www.stmichaelannandale.org E-mail: church@stmikes22003.org

RECTORY, 7401 St. Michaels Lane 703-256-7822

SCHOOL, 7401 St. Michaels Lane 703-256-1222

CONVENT, 7421 St. Michaels Lane

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) 703-941-9403

MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Weekday Masses: See Inside Bulletin

CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. SHARP. BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month, after the 12:30 p.m. Mass. All parents must attend a class prior to the baptism of their child. Please call the rectory for information and assis-tance. (Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) HOLY MATRIMONY: Please notify one of the priests at least six (6) months before the wedding. Cohabitation (living together before marriage) is not lawful; such cou-ples will be asked to separate. SICK CALLS: Please notify the Rectory for visits and/or Communion Calls to the sick, shut-ins and those in the hospital.

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL: Pre-K3 through grade 8. For information, contact the school office at 703-256-1222. Website: stmikes22003.org. Principal: Annie Fernandez, annie.fernandez@stmikes22003.org. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: For all children attending public school, Grades 1-12. Director of Religious Education: Adina Ordonez, 703-941-9403 or ccdstm@outlook.com. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Registration forms are available from the ushers af-ter Mass on Sunday or you may stop by the rectory during the week. Parish membership is required for the reception of either Baptism or Matrimony. Please notify the rectory when your telephone number changes and also when you are moving within or outside the parish. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. PREGNANT AND NEED HELP? CALL 1-800-848-5683

CLERGY OF PARISH Pastor: Rev. Alexander R. Drummond

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Brian B. McAllister In Residence: Rev. Stefan P. Starzynski

Permanent Deacons: Deacon David S. McCaffrey, Deacon Roger T. Ostrom (retired)

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 17, 2021

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Sunday, January 17 8:30 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Quintcoe Lee 12:30 p.m. Patricia Lavin + Monday, January 18 10 a.m. Rev. Alexander R. Drummond Tuesday, January 19 8:30 a.m. Dick Phillips + 12 noon Jim Devlin + Wednesday, January 20 8:30 a.m. Diane McLaughlin 12 noon In Thanksgiving to St. Michael Thursday, January 21 8:30 a.m. Luigi and Rina Orlando + 12 noon Andrews Family Friday, January 22 8:30 a.m. Hana Francini + 12 noon Souls in Purgatory + Saturday, January 23 8:30 a.m. Mr. Joseph Lavin 5 p.m. vigil Bernie Maloney + Sunday, January 24 8:30 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Sheila Craig + 12:30 p.m. Norma Burleson +

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We have now entered into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. The Church breaks up the liturgical year into multiple seasons beginning with Advent, the first of two penitential seasons; then Christmas, the shortest season which is followed by the first part of Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time barely gets started before we are into the second penitential season of Lent which lasts forty days and is then

followed by Easter. Once the Easter Season concludes we re-commence Ordinary Time. The colour for Ordinary Time for the use of vestments is green. Green, the colour of Spring, symbolizes hope, life and anticipation. The primary focus of the Gospel readings for Ordinary Time is the three year public ministry of Jesus Christ. This being the case, we might rightly judge the name of the Season to be misleading: there is nothing ordinary in the Life of Christ or in the celebration of the Sacraments. Indeed as we enter into the celebration of the Mass we step out of the ordinary into the truly extra-ordinary. In the original Greek of the New Testament there are two words for time: chronos and kairos. Chronos, from which we get the word chronological, is linear time, one event in succession of another. This word is used 54 times in the New Testament. Kairos, which is used 86 times in the New Testament, may be translated or understood as the appointed time in the purpose of God. Kairos is the time in which God acts. There is a sense of fulfillment in its use: “The Kingdom of God is at hand.” More prosaic translations of kairos would include the “opportune time” and “season,” both of which dovetail with its theological meaning. When we participate in the Mass (as opposed to simply attending Mass) we step out of Chronos and into Kairos. The Season might be more aptly called the Season of Kairos.

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday -- Monday, January 18th, there will be only ONE daily Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Also, the parish office will be closed. ACCA -- Here is what is MOST needed: bar soap, beef stew, boxed or canned potatoes, canned fruit, canned ham, coffee, crackers, cookies, cooking oil, dental floss, deodorant, dish soap, juice, jelly/jam, laundry detergent, maseca/masa, mayonnaise/ketchup/mustard, pancake mix, pancake syrup, paper towels, refried beans, shaving cream, shampoo, sugar, tortillas, tooth brushes, and toilet paper. Monetary donations are always welcome; checks can be written to ACCA Inc. and mailed to ACCA, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale VA 22003. Pantry volunteers are needed; if interested in volunteering, or for more information, please contact pantry@accacares.org.

WEDNESDAY ADORATION -- adoration has resumed *only on Wednesdays*, from after the 8:30 a.m. Mass until 8 p.m. in the main church. For more information, please contact Rosemary Duffy, 703-256-4468. Friday Family Holy Hour -- start a great tradition this 2021, and join us this Friday, January 22, from 7-8 p.m. There will be two brief meditations followed by generous amounts of quiet time to rest in the Lord. This experience will help you relax after a challenging week and also to prepare for the Sunday liturgy! Parents are ENCOUR-AGED to bring their children but to also help us preserve the quiet as they are able -- please feel free to bring them and don't be embarrassed if they get squirmy! They need Jesus too! ALL are encouraged to bring a friend! Hope to see you this Friday! Parochial Status of Adult Children -- Please note that Adult Children of Registered Families are not automati-cally members of the Parish; and especially if they are no longer living with their parents should register at the Parish in which they live. Adult children who no longer live in the Parish and/or do not practice the Faith cannot use St. Mi-chael’s as a “default” parish to fall back on if they are in need of sponsor certificates or other proofs of belonging to a parish. Frassati Annandale Young Adult Ministry -- Parishion-ers aged 18-35 years old are welcome to join the St. Mi-chael’s Young Adult Ministry! To receive more informa-tion and find out what events we have on the calendar, or to be added to our email list, please email Sandie and Theresa at frassatiannandale@gmail.com and follow our Facebook page! We look forward to meeting you!

FaithDirect -- Our ministries need your support today. After the uncertainty, unemployment and isolation caused by COVID-19, families in our community will be turning to St. Michael for help in astonishing numbers during the holiday season. We prayerfully request that you consider signing up for eGiving from your computer, smartphone or tablet. You can set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift. Sign up today by visiting faith.direct/VA409. Thank you for your support of our parish family!

EnCourage -- is a support group for faithful Catholics with same-sex attracted loved ones. What distinguishes the work of EnCourage is its commitment to offer faithful witness to Catholic teachings on sexual morality while addressing the needs of its members with charity and compassion. To this end, the group both professes an orthodox position on the immorality of homosexual acts and respects the human dig-nity of persons who have homosexual feelings. For more information about Courage International and other re-sources, visit http://couragerc.org.

Faith Enrichment and Growth/RCIA • If you or someone you know (family, friend, neighbor, co-worker) is interested growing stronger and deeper in learning more about or maybe just inter-ested in or curious about the Catholic faith, this “program is for you. • Weekly meetings have begun and will proceed through an orderly presentation of all that we as Catholics believe and strive to live. Our intention is to respond to your curiosity or yearning. • Given today’s environment, the meetings will be available to you either in person or virtually, and we will follow relevant public health advisories. • To answer questions and get further information, please call or email Dcn. Dave McCaffrey (dsmjr1@gmail.com, 571-643-6895). If you want to try the virtual option, you need to contact the Dea-con so we can provide you the ZOOM link.

Please Pray for: Mauricio Posada; Robert Peternell*; Carlton Hanson; Sr. Paul Marie; Yoshimi Kadota; Stephan Nguyen*; Bill & Carmen T. Deshler*; Matt Skube, Jr.; Julie Molony Lee; Andrew F. Zaccardi*; Joe Meister; Mary Roche*; Michael Anthony Urban; Marco Tulio Gamba; Ethel Apostolico*; Lucas Velleco; Sean & Chrissy Campbell; Terry Spragens; Madelyn Respicio Ca-batic; Bob Cafarella; Elsa Noriega*; Paul McEnrue*; Julia Garcia; Kathleen Johnston*; John and Marie Sibenik*; Priscilla Chaney*; Cindy Pierato*; Irma Barrera; Ruth Nicaise Smokowski; Peter Pometto; Charlene Morison; Maria Castro; Jean Kratochvil*; John Carlson; Dale Sinn; Elizabeth Medved*; Courtney Villareal*; Tracy Wilson; Ariadne Pasa; Maria Gorey*; Norma Geiger*; Marissa Ann Wuerthele*; Thomas Siemer*; Diana Pascoe; Cecile McNeill*; Tuy Nguyen*; Ellen Louise Daily; Steve Mait-land*; Rosemary Furcher*; Dan Keller; Lili Lang; Eileen Carroll-Doshier; June & Norman Grimm*; Edward Im-perati*; Julia & Sophia Lattanzio; Paul and Gloria Har-ing*; with apologies to anyone we dropped; to re-add names call the Parish Office. Here are the names of family members -- of parishion-ers who are serving our country overseas: PFC Mark Haugh, USMC; Cdr. David Stabish, USNavy; Alex Puentes USNavy; Sgt. Ramsey Hamilton; LtJG Grace Dalton, USNavy; LTJG Andre Acevedo, USNavy; Maj. John D. Barringer, III, USAF; John P. Hoang USMC; ENS Stephan Acevedo USNavy; David Hayes, Jr. US-Navy; Sgt. Edward Imperati, Jr. USMC; David Blincoe, USMC; and…. [call Mary at the parish office, 703-256-7822, and we’ll keep our prayers going for our military in harms way.]

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If you have not previously signed up, use either “Sign up” button (at the center of the screen or at the top right of the screen). Click on “sign up as a parishioner.” First identify our parish. The easi-est way to do this is to put in our zip code (22003) and select from the short list that is provided. Then you will be asked to fill in your name, and an email address. That will take you to the FORMED home screen.

From the home screen, you can browse simply by scrolling down or go to a type of media to narrow down by subject or audience (kids to adults).

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Stay up-to-date on Parish announcements, and receive a variety of Faith resources!

T h e r e a r e t h r e e o p t i o n s f o r j o i n i n g : 1. Text to Join: Text “STMICHAEL1” to 84576. This will gen-erate a return text which will collect the needed information (first and last names, email address, and smart phone number). 2.Use the internet: go to “stmichaelchurch1.flocknote.com”. This should bring you to a place where you can supply the needed information. 3. Send Deacon McCaffrey an email with the needed information at dsmjr1@gmail.com. Flocknote is an important link for us to be able to communicate with you about many things from the sub-lime (helping you experience the joy and consolation of our Catholic faith) to the mundane (weather closings and schedule changes).

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * REGISTRATION INFORMATION – Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin on January 25th. Please con-tact the school office for Registration Information. 703-256-1222.

OPEN HOUSE – We will be hosting an Open House on January 29th. To sign up please go to: https://stmikes22003.org/admission/open-house/ If you would prefer to come visit us on another day, please call the school office at 703-256-1222.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK – Catholic Schools Week be-gins with Mass on January 31. This is a week dedicated to our students and teachers. We have many fun activities planned to celebrate our Catholic School Education: door decorating contest, dress down day, teacher appreciation Day, student appreciation day, parent appreciation day, and other fun activities! Although this year, we cannot welcome everyone into the school, we do thank you for your support throughout the year. Your con-tinued support has helped us with financial assistance to those that might not otherwise be able to receive a Catholic School Education, helped us purchase new Chromebooks and iPads for our students – which have been used during our eLearning weeks. THANK YOU and know that you are in our daily morn-ing prayers. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS – We are currently seeking engag-ing, reliable substitute teachers. Ideal candidates should have the ability to lead the class in an orderly fashion. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, assisting with classroom instruction, providing support to students and supervising students during non-classroom time and recreational activities. Please send your resume to Annie Fernandez at annie.fernandez@stmikes22003.org

SCHOOL WISH LIST/NEEDS LIST – Listed below is a wish list/need list for the school. These items will help us with class-room learning or in the event that we have eLearning in the fu-ture. If you, your company or someone you know would like to donat4e towards the below items, please contact Michelle Kennedy at michelle.kennedy@stmikes22003.org A special THANK YOU to all those who have donated towards our Wish List. We will keep you in our daily morning prayers.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS AN INVESTMENT

IN YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE We, the children of God at Saint Michael Catholic School, live

the Gospel message by fostering a spirit of worship, a commitment to service, and a continuous love of learning.

Item Quantity Needed

Approx Cost per item

Apple iPads 10 $300

Playground Equipment Numerous $5-$15

Handsanitizer refills Numerous $35

Gallon Jugs of Handsanitizer

30 $60