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February 23rd, 2014 The 7thSunday in Ordinary Time

“Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against any of your people. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.”

(Leviticus 19)

March 1st & 2nd, 2014

Weekday Mass Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. – Saturday Next Week’s Readings: Isaiah 49:14-15; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-34 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 February 2014 Elders. That the Church and society may respect the wisdom and experience of older people. Collaboration in Evangelization. That priests, religious, and lay people may work together with generosity.

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,

Peter Fabian, Cathy T. Balsitis, Robert Clark New Website for St. Ann Parish: We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website for St. Ann Parish. Our new website can be found at http://www.stannchurch.org/ Thank you to Mona Fox, Ted Stump, Steve Breighner, Marcela Inchauspe de Cortes, Tip Barbara and everyone who worked so hard and gave such valuable feedback during the creation process.

MASS TIMES

MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS LECTOR # 1 LECTOR # 2

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

C.I.C.M.

Ryan, L.; Filzen, C.; Jaslow, D.; Jaslow, K.;

Obora, H.

Cross Bearer: Bardo, J. Server 1: Ryan, M. Server 2: Bardo, P.

Eastwood Shoemaker

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

C.I.C.M.

Hueg, T.; Howell, M.; Hueg, T.; Martin, P.;

McCarthy, D.

Cross Bearer: Winslow, N. Server 1: Cooper, R. Server 2: Winslow, J.

Duke Bingel

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

C.I.C.M.

Brown, A.; Brown, D.; Greco, P.; Kaufman, W.; Lekang, D.; Lekang, J.;

McDavid, P.

Cross Bearer: Greico, M. Server 1: Stephenson, A.

Server 2: Reeves, P.

MacClain Crean

Sun. 11:00 a.m. Fr. Frederic Mizengo Mabe,

C.I.C.M.

Strasser, D.; Butler, A.; Esber, B.; Ferrando, B.;

Huston, M.; Margeton, S.; Scott, J.

Cross Bearer: Server 1: Green

Server 2: Huston Donnelly

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

C.I.C.M. Check w/ Coordinator Check w/ Coordinator Neyda Jara Guillermo Silva

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This weekend is Community Weekend!

Join us today in the Parish Hall today after all the Masses. Meet and chat with fellow parishioners to learn more about the wonderful and diverse ministries and volunteer activities taking place in our St. Ann community. Representatives of each ministry are available to talk to you about their efforts and answer any questions you might have. They are looking forward to meeting you. If you have a little time or talent to share, please join a ministry and contribute toward keeping St. Ann such a special place. Keep your faith alive by volunteering! Coffee and donuts will be served – did you know this is a ministry, too? Please take a few minutes to stop by – it could change your life! Nuestra comunidad hispana es invitado tambien y es muy bienvenida! Questions? Contact Mona Fox by phone: (703) 243-7293, or email: petmon@verizon.net. 2014 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal Renewing Hope with Hearts Afire! Next weekend, each family in our parish will be asked to complete a Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) pledge form at Mass. If you have already donated through the mail or online or are not able to participate, there will be places to note that on the form. Please read the newsletter being distributed with today’s bulletin that contains detailed information about how the BLA funds are distributed throughout our diocese. Please prayerfully consider making a pledge to support the many programs and ministries that serve the people of our diocese. Every pledge is important! Thank you!

Thanks to Scouts! Thanks to boys and leaders of the Boy Scout and Cub Scout groups of St. Ann Parish for helping with the sanding and salting of the St. Ann Parking lot during last week's snows. We are proud of your service to Saint Ann's.

Saturday, February 22nd 8:30 a.m. + Lewis MacClain 5:30 p.m. + Margaret Hayden Burke + Betty Warren Sunday, February 23rd 8:00 a.m. + Kenneth Wattman 9:30 a.m. Special Intention for Nora Newman Special Intention for Chris Strasser Special Intention for the Healing of Julie Rossettie 11:00 a.m. + Robert T. Weisback 1:30 p.m. For the People Monday, February 24th 8:30 a.m. + Mary Murphy Tuesday, February 25th 8:30 a.m. + Nicky Farella

+ Parents of Patricia Albert Wednesday, February 26th 8:30 a.m. + Frank Bova Thursday, February 27th 8:30 a.m. + Jim Edwards Balsitis + Cayetano S. Bonoan Friday, February 28th 8:30 a.m. Special Intention for Mary Therrell Saturday, March 1st 8:30 a.m. + Attilio Bolognese 5:30 p.m. + Frank Noguera Sunday, March 2nd 8:00 a.m. For the People 9:30 a.m. Special Intention for Babiak Family Special Intention for Nora Newman Special Intention for Fritz Keppler 11:00 a.m. + Mr. Ireneo Jamoles 1:30 p.m. No Intention Offered

Full-time Director of Religious Education Needed Saint Ann Church (Arlington)

A small parish with a desire to grow both spiritually and in size, Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church in Arlington, Virginia, seeks missionary dynamism in a salaried, full-time Director of Religious Education. This person will oversee a parish catechetical program that includes, but is not limited to, a religious education program for preschool through 12th grade. A Masters degree in Theology/Religious Education or a related field, or a certificate in ministry or theology from a Catholic college or university, is strongly preferred. The cultivation of a strong interior life, anchored in Christ, is essential. Send cover letter and resume by February 28, 2014 to Father Mel O. Portula, CICM at rportula@stann.org. No telephone calls please.

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Religious Education

News Mar 5 – NO Wednesday Classes

(Ash Wednesday) Mar 19 – NO Wednesday Classes (1st Reconciliation)

------------------------------------------------------------- VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Aug 4 to 8!

REGISTRATION OPEN! Pick up at the Welcome table and outside the RE 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. --------------------------------------------------------------

1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion

DUE NOW: Registration Form & Sacramental Fee due March 19/22: Forgiveness Day & 1st Reconciliation May 3: Jesus Day May 17/18: 1st Communion Would you like to offer a Mass Intention for a loved one? St. Ann Parish Office would be happy to help you offer a Mass for the soul of a deceased loved one or for the special intentions of a loved one who may need a little extra prayer. With the 6:30 a.m. Mass returning during Lent, many 6:30 a.m. Masses have become available for your intentions. Please call (703-528-6276) or stop by the Parish Office, during the week M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., to arrange a Mass.

TAKE COMMUNION TO HOSPITAL PATIENTS - TRAINING SESSION Feb 27, 4:45 pm (Thursday) Over 20 St. Ann parishioners are taking communion to Catholics in the Virginia Hospital Center, once a week or every other week. The Hospital's “Volunteer Training” session of about an hour is on February 27 in the Hospital Auditorium. You will visit with a current Hospital Minister to make sure this is the ministry for you, but this training only takes place three times a year. We are organized into small teams for each day of the week. After training, you visit patients in one area of the Hospital on a particular day. Call Mary Green 703-850-0971 mgreenarl@msn.com or 703-534-2166, home.

The Good News from

St. Ann School

Believe • Achieve • Inspire

Saint Ann Catholic School continues to accept applications for the 2014-2015 school year. 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. . .

The little school with big results. ST. ANN’S CREDIT UNION: Annual Meeting: TODAY is the 65th annual meeting of your parish credit union. Come hear from the board of directors, win a door prize, and enjoy refreshments. The meeting will be held in the lower level of the church, Room 105, at 1:00 PM. Loans Available: If you are looking for an auto or home equity loan, check with the Credit Union to learn about our competitive interest rates. We also make personal unsecured loans of up to $5,000 (and in some cases $10,000), which are a great alternative to much higher interest rate credit card debt and can even be used to consolidate existing debt. Please contact Mary Green at 703-528-3434 to discuss how a Credit Union loan might meet your needs. Extended Sunday Hours: The Credit Union will remain open until 2:45 on the second Sunday of each month to better meet the needs of our entire parish community. Volunteer Opportunities at St. Ann: Attention all handymen and women! With the St. Ann loan being paid off, we now can turn our attention to other projects that will enhance the beauty, functionality and efficiency of our parish facilities. We are looking for volunteers that can assist in managing various projects, and volunteers that would like to get their hands dirty and be active in the various renovation and capitalization projects. If this ministry sounds appealing, please send Nick Babiak an email at babiak@rcn.com. In addition, if you see something in the parish that is in need of repair, upgrading or facility suggestions please send Nick an email. Convent Rehabilitation: A group is being formed to study potential rehabilitation of the St Ann Convent building. After years of sitting vacant, some major renovations are anticipated in order to bring the building up to current codes. We are seeking Architects, Engineers, Commercial Real Estate professionals or Contractors that may be able to provide valuable insight on this project. If you are interested, please contact Dominic Machion at dmachion@gmail.com or 703-521-1538. Thank you. Car Raffle Help Needed! Once again St. Ann Parish will be participating in the All Saints multi-parish car raffle. Prizes include 5 cars and 20 cash awards. A committee is forming to run the car raffle at St. Ann during February-April. Most importantly, we need assistance with the accounting part of the ticket sales. Help is also needed to send out the raffle ticket mailing and to sell tickets on Sundays during Masses. If you can help in any way, please contact Denise Brown at 703-243-3772 or andenbrown@yahoo.com. Thanks!

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St. Ann Parish is Happy to Welcome, Sr. Louise Alff, OSF:

Ministry: Serving with a Caring Heart Friday, February 287:00 – 8:30 PM St. Ann Parish Hall An Evening of Reflection for All Parish Ministers. - Rejuvenate your ministry spirit - Deepen your Lenten journey - Rekindle your call of discipleship - Grow in your spiritual life Please register by Feb. 26 by calling the parish office at 703-528-6276 or email rlkcooper@yahoo.com.

Let your light shine! Baptism – Discipleship - Mission Saturday, March 1, 9:00 – 11:00 am St. Ann’s Parish Hall A morning reflection for all Parishioners. Bring a friend. - Learn practical ways of growing in your faith. - Discover how your baptism continues to transform you. - Explore concrete ways to make your good parish a vibrant community. Who should attend? People of faith who want to make it stronger. Those searching for ways to share the faith. Parish volunteers. Individuals seeking to deepen their Lenten journey. Please register by Feb. 26 by calling the parish office at 703-528-6276 or email rlkcooper@yahoo.com. Presenter: Sr. Louise Alff, OSF is Franciscan Sister who has spoken nationally and internationally on topics of spirituality and parish life. She has also ministered on the parish and diocesan level. Stay Tuned for Next Week’s Bulletin: Next week we will feature a listing of our Lenten Activities: including information about Lenten Soup Suppers, new times for Stations of the Cross, updated times and opportunities for Penance and our parish’s Lenten Penance Service, etc.

FROM THE FINANCE COUNCIL: After our Annual Stewardship Report for the 2012-2013 fiscal year was sent to all parishioners last fall, a few parishioners had questions about the parish support for the school. The actual amount for 2012-13 was $304,000 while the budgeted amount for 2013-14 was $208,000, and they expressed concern that the parish was reducing its support for the school. The reality is quite the opposite. As background, the parish “contribution for Catholic education” has been set at $223,572 annually since 1986. Over the years our parish has contributed over $6 million for Catholic education in our school. For any year in which school tuitions, fundraising efforts and other income do not cover the total school expenses, the parish contribution for Catholic education increases. In the 2010-11 and 2012-13 fiscal years, even with tuition increases, the parish contribution exceeded $300,000(An enrollment decline/increase of less than 10 pupils can shift the financials by tens of thousands of dollars). There has been a significant increase in tuition for St Ann Catholic School in recent years. For this school year, families in the parish are paying $6,030 for one child; $10,460 for two; and $14,375 for three children. There is diocesan financial aid available to reduce this somewhat. For this fiscal year (2013-14), due to increased enrollment with incremental tuition increases, the school revenues are forecasted to exceed expenses such that the budget for the parish “contribution to Catholic education” could be reduced to $208,000. Should there still be a favorable difference between the budgeted amount and the normal contribution($223,572) on June 30,2014, it could be placed in a reserve account for future years. We are concerned that the financial pressures on our parish families with children may cause them to not choose Catholic education, since public education is available and it is paid for by the taxes of all Arlington residents. The Finance Council is considering additional longer term financing methods to recommend to Fr. Mel so that our parish continues to provide outstanding Catholic Education at a reasonable cost, as it has for the last 60 years. St Ann School certainly is the little school with big results, which includes national recognition as a “Blue Ribbon School of Excellence! We encourage parishioners to continue to be generous in your contributions, as this very much includes our investment in Catholic education. As we approach this effort, we welcome suggestions from all parishioners, either by mail to the parish office or by email to Fr. Mel (rportula@stann.org) using “Contribution to Catholic Education” in the subject line.