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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Every day I will bless you

and I will praise your name forever.”

(Psalm 145)

September 27th & 28th, 2014

MASS TIMES / MINISTERS / ALTAR SERVERS / LECTOR # 1 / LECTOR # 2
Sat. 5:30 p.m. / Obora, H.; Jaslow, K.;
Jaslow, D.; Pitcher, L.;
Ryan, L. / Cross Bearer: Woods
Server 1: Ryan
Server 2: Obora / Shumann / Crean
Sun. 8:00 a.m. / Joyce, S.; Ampil, C.;
Martin, P.; McCarthy, D.;
Vieira, M. / Cross Bearer: Nix
Server 1: Nix
Server 2: Larson / Garcia / Trainee 4
Sun. 9:30 a.m. / Stephenson, A.; Fottrell, J.; Hon, V.; Kaufman, W.;
Lekang, D.; Lekang, J.; Ragsdale, C. / Cross Bearer: Pacheco
Server 1: Stephenson
Server 2: Stephenson / Guttman / Bingel
Sun. 11:00 a.m. / Dioso, L.; Burke, P.; Cooper, R.; Destro, R.; Escobal, E.;
Huston, M.; McGuirk, P. / Cross Bearer: Rollo
Server 1: Cooper
Server 2: Rollo / Jazwick / Sheehan
Sun. 1:30 p.m. / Herrera, V.; Blanco, C.;
Rios, M.; Veliz, A. / Check w/ Coordinator / Ximena Velasquez / Maria Luisa
Castillo

Weekday Mass Schedule:

8:30 a.m. Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. – Saturday

Next Week’s Readings:

Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Saturdays: 3:45-5:00 p.m. (in English)

Sundays: 1:00 p.m. (in Spanish)

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 September 2014

Mentally disabled. That the mentally disabled may receive the love and help they need for a dignified life. Service to the poor. That Christians, inspired by the Word of God, may serve the poor and suffering.

Follow up from Fr. Andrew, Missionhurst Missionary
Fr. Andrew, Missionhurst missionary inHaiti, came to St. Ann few Sundays ago and shared about his missionary works inHaiti. He would like to share the following information with you about the Missionhurst Missionary works inHaiti.Please click the link below:
SOCIAL INVOLVEMENTS-Haiti.pdf

Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish:

Betsy Buscher, Edie Hendricks,

Ed Masternak, Andy Weatherby,

Regina Panca, Michael Elgart,

Gwen Leonard, Orwin Dow,

Patty Baker, Elizabeth Kirincich, Ann S. Burnett,

Jane Hendrix, Stephen McAllister, Richard Simko,

Michelle Hunter, 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,

Don Stocking, Ronald Weist, Pam Curry, Annina Tucci, Jennifer Brusstar, Barbara Dennison, Norma Pena,

Shirley Montgomery, The Lewis Family,

Steve Upton, Karen Bilbo, Julio Perez

Did You Pick Up Your Directory Yet?

For those who had their pictures taken for the Directory, please see the folks at the table in the rear of the Narthex for further instructions on picking up your Directory. This weekend, September 20/21 there will be distribution of the Directories after each Mass. After these weekends please call 703-532-2920 to make other arrangements to pick up your Directory.

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Mark your calendars, animal

lovers!

On the Feast of Saint Francis of

Assisi (Saturday, October 4), at

10:00a, Saint Ann once again

will have a blessing of the animals.

All pets and their families are

welcome, so invite your friends! We ask that all animals be on a leash or in a secure container. In addition, in the Franciscan spirit, we ask you to bring a donation from the Arlington Animal Welfare League’s “wish list”:

http://www.awla.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Wish-List-Brochure.pdf.

Credit Union News:

Spanish Financial Literacy: The Credit Union is sponsoring a Free Financial Literacy Course in Spanish following the Spanish Mass on SundaysOctober 5 and 19andNovember 2. While membership in the Credit Union is limited to Parishioners,this free course is open to all. If you know anyone whose primary language is Spanish who you think would benefit from the course, please invite them to attend. The course willhelp participants: *Create effective spending and savings plans; * Understand how to access and read their credit reports; * Learn steps to take to rebuild their credit and maintain a good credit record; * Start using creative strategies for saving money.


Fliers are available at the Credit Union. A similar course could be presented in English. If interested, contact Mary Green at .

Santa Ana ArlingtonFederal Credit Union auspicia un Curso Gratuito de Educación Financiera: (realizado por el Servicio Extendido de Virginia) a llevarse a cabo Domingo Octubre 5, 19 y Noviembre 2 a las2:30 pm(despues de la Misa en Español)
La membresia en el Credit Union de Santa Ana es limitado a nuestro parroquianospero el Curso Gratuito es abierto a todos los interesados.
El curso ayudara a los participantes a:
* Crear planes efectivos de gastos y ahorros
* Entender como obtener e interpretar su Reporte de Crédito
* Aprender los pasos que necesitan seguir para reconstruir y mantener un buen Reporte de Crédito
* Empezar a utilizar estrategias creativas de ahorro
La clase se llevará acabo en el Hall de la Parroquia Santa Ana localizado en el 5300 10th St. N. Arlington, VA 22205.
La registracion es Gratuita y agradecemos puedan hacerlo con anticipacion para tener suficiente material disponible.Registrarse via

Forming a Men's Group at St. Ann
Calling all men...Get connected! Would you like to be part of a Men's Group at St. Ann that offers a solid a Christ-centered formation for spiritual growth, meet other men for fun and recreation and use your God-given

talentsand time tohelpothers? We invite you to the first Men's Ministry Meeting onWednesday,September 17th at 7:00 pm in Room 105/106. This is a wonderful

informalevening where we will each share how things aregoing in ourlives. Joiningthe Men's group at St. Ann is a great way tomakenew friends and to build a support group email or more information.

Saturday, September 20th

8:30 a.m. No Intention Offered

5:30 p.m. For the People

Sunday, September 21st

8:00 a.m. + Pedro Servandil

9:30 a.m. + Edward Archer

11:00 a.m. Special Intention of the Gubbins Family

1:30 p.m. No Intention Offered

Monday, September 22nd

8:30 a.m. + Patrick McGranaghan

+ Mark Montgomery

+ Josephine Margeton

Tuesday, September 23rd

8:30 a.m. Special Intention for the Babiak Family

Wednesday, September 24th

8:30 a.m. + Virgil Eichers

Thursday, September 25th

8:30 a.m. + Virginia Moser

Friday, September 26th

8:30 a.m. + Paul Ciesla

Saturday, September 27th

8:30 a.m. No Intention Offered

5:30 p.m. + Mary A. DeVito

Sunday, September 28th

8:00 a.m. + Liberato Servandil

9:30 a.m. + Maria Theresa Buttafusco

+ Geraldine McCloskey

11:00 a.m. + Sylvia Ballatt

Special Intention for Betsy Buscher

1:30 p.m. For the People

BE PART OF OUR SEPTEMBER FOOD COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES!– Next Weekend is the Last Weekend to Donate!!!

St. Ann's food collection for the month of September will be donated to Catholic Charities' Annual Fall Harvest food drive. Blue Grocery Bags (optional) with a listing of food needs are available at the AFAC grocery cart- pick up a bag, fill it with much-needed nonperishable food items, and return it to the cart at any time in September. Items needed include: peanut butter & jelly, tuna, canned fruits & vegetables, pasta, cereal, juice, and soups (including low sugar, sodium, & gluten-free). Walmart & Giant gift cards or checks (made out to Catholic Charities) to purchase much needed food are also gratefully accepted. Please note that we will NOT be conducting a separate food collection for AFAC in September, all donations this month will be taken to Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities provides food to the hungry throughout the 21 counties in the Diocese of Arlington. For more information, contact Michele Mrozek at .

Boy Scout Troop 624

Troop 624 survived the WV wilderness this weekend by building and staying in shelters, creating emergency airplane signals and eating cattails! Join in the fun everyTuesday at 7:30!

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Faith

Formation

News

703-528-6199

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES!!

September 27: Diocesan Evangelization Conference

October 4: Blessing of the Animals

October 11: Parish Carnival

November 14: Confirmation

November 22: Advent Wreath Making Workshop

December 5: First Scripture Study Meeting

Happy Catechetical Sunday!

At all our Masses this weekend, we will not only be commissioning our catechists and aides but also blessing families – since the Parish and School faith formation programs can only built upon the foundation of what is done in the home, the “domestic church.”

Please contact the Faith Formation office at any time if we can assist you with resources to better support your faith journey, regardless of your age.

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It’s Ladies’ Night…

…or, more precisely, ladies’ morning! At the request of several women in the parish, we will begin gathering for Scripture study, faith sharing and fellowship at 9:30a on December 5. This will allow people time to attend the 8:30a Mass, if desired, then to spend some time in Eucharistic Adoration after the gathering, if they wish. If you would like to be placed on an e-mail list for more information about this group, please contact Amy in the Faith Formation office.

God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world, be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The 4 Steps of LECTIO DIVINA or Prayerful Reading:

1. Lectio: Read a Scripture passage aloud slowly. Notice what phrase captures your attention and be attentive to its meaning. Silent pause.

2. Meditatio: Read the passage aloud slowly again, reflecting on the passage, allowing God to speak to you through it. Silent pause.

3. Oratio: Read it aloud slowly a third time, allowing it to be our prayer or response to God’s gift of insight to you. Silent pause.

4. Contemplatio: Read is aloud slowly a fourth time, now resting in God’s word.

The Good News

Saint Ann Catholic School

Believe • Achieve • Inspire

• Congratulations to our STEM Stars! Following the school’s new focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), students were encouraged to complete projects over the summer on these topics. Receiving medals for participation last week were 2nd-graders Christian Bryant, Joseph Bucca and Caroline Cancian; 3rd-graders McKenna Hayden (this year’s STEM Superstar, with the best overall entry) and Gabriella Nova; 4th-graders Cody Bryant, Jack Conko and Sophia Parfomak; and 5th-graders Sean Waddell and Jay Wood.

• Please join us on Saturday, Oct. 11, for our Fall Festival! All parishioners are invited for food and music, games, a silent auction, raffles, white elephant sale and a beer garden for the adults. Festivities will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and are open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Saint Ann Catholic School. . . . The Little School with Big Results

www.stann.org

Invictus Youth Ministry weekly events are now in full swing! All groups will be meeting in the Common Room.


Bible Study meetsTuesday, Sept. 23rd, at7:30PM.

d.Group meetsTuesday, Sept. 23rd, at8:30PM.

d.Group meetsSunday, Sept. 28th, at11AM.

Invictus meetsSunday, Sept. 28th, at12PM.

Please continue to turn in registration forms and fees.

(703) 528-6276

St. Ann's Parish warmly welcomes anyone unbaptized or baptized in another denomination to explore and inquire about the Catholic faith through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or RCIA. This program is also beneficial to baptized Catholics who have not yet received the sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation and are 18 years of age or older. Does that describe you or someone you know? If so, please send an e-mail to or call our Office of Faith Formation at (703)528-6199 for more information.

La Parroquia Santa Ana le de una cordial bienvenida a todos los no bautizados o los bautizados en otra denominación a explorar e indagar acera de la fe católica a través del Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos o R I C A. Este programa también es de beneficio a los bautizados católicos que aún no reciben los sacramentos de La Primera Comunión y/o Confirmación y ya son mayores de 18 años. ¿Le describe esto a usted o a alguien que usted conoce? Se es así comuníquese con la oficina de Formación de Fe para más información a: or 703-528-6199.

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Part-time Music Coordinator Needed

St. Ann Catholic Church is seeking a faith-filled Part-time Music Coordinator to support the parish music program. Duties would include leading choirs, supporting funeral and wedding arrangements, music ministry recruiting, liturgy planning, and working closely with the parish staff and leaders to strengthen our Catholic faith and foster a professional and faith-filled environment through dynamic and spirit-filled liturgical music.

Compensation in accordance with Diocesan guidelines.

The desired candidate will have:

- 3-5 years (minimum) experience directing choirs

- experience as a cantor and be able to lead Mass music

- basic keyboard/accompanying skills

- a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a Music related field; required

- Bi-lingual (Spanish); preferred

- a strong ability to work and collaborate with others

- a Strong Catholic faith life is essential

Send cover letter and resume to Father Mel O. Portula, CICM at . No telephone calls please.

Part-time Musician / Organist Needed

St. Ann Catholic Church is seeking a faith filled Part-time Musician / Organist to support the parish music program. Duties include organizing the musical component of liturgies and other services (weddings, funerals, etc.) playing an instrument, rehearsals with choirs, and collaboration with other music staff.

The position requires:

- Instrumental and/or vocal skills