St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

PARISH OFFICE 6720 Union Mill Road

Clifton, VA 20124-1115 Hours: Mon.—Fri. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

(Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:00 pm)

Parish Office 703-817-1770 Emergency 703-817-1777 Parish Office Fax 703-817-0928 Mass Schedule 703-817-1776 Parish Website: www.st-andrew.org E-Mail: parish.office@st-andrew.org bulletin.notice@st-andrew.org

FORMED PARISH CODE DKT J8B

ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL Pre-School thru 8th Grade

Principal— Mrs. Mary Baldwin School Office 703-817-1774 School Office Fax 703-817-1721 E-Mail: office@standrew-clifton.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director— Mrs. Sarah Salmon

Rel. Ed Office 703-817-1773 Rel. Ed Fax 703-817-1721 E-Mail: ssalmon@ st-andrew.org

www.standrewsreligioused.org.

YOUTH MINISTRY Coordinator— Mrs. Bethany Rogers YM Office 703-817-1770 YM Fax 703-817-0928 E-Mail: cym.standrew@gmail.com

PASTOR

Rev. Christopher J. Mould PAROCHIAL VICARS

Rev. Joseph D. Bergida Rev. Robert L. Ruskamp

SUNDAY MASSES

Vigil Mass: Saturday @ 5:30pm

7:30 am, 8:45 am, 10:30 am, (Latin), 12:30 pm

DAILY MASSES

Mon.- Fri. 6:30 and 8:45 am (No 6:30 am on Federal Holidays) Sat. 8:45 am Thursday 7:00 pm (1st & 3rd Thurs./Traditional Latin Mass All other Thurs. /Novus Ordo Latin Mass) (Preceded by Novena/Benediction at

6:30 pm)

First Fridays 7:00 pm

CONFESSIONS Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Masses— Vigil Mass—7:30 pm

Holy Day 6:30 am, 8:45 am, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 pm Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm 1st Fridays 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Email to volunteer to Adore: roseofsharon325@gmail.com

PARISH MEMBERSHIP

Registration forms are available on our website: www.st-andrew.org, in the church vestibule pamphlet rack, or at the parish office.

SICK CALLS Please notify the parish office for visits and/or Communion calls to the sick and shut-ins.

MARRIAGE Our wedding guidelines are available on our website: www.st-andrew.org. Please call the Parish Office to request a marriage application. The diocese requires that arrangements must begin at least six (6) months prior to the desired wedding date. Parish registration is required.

BAPTISMS Baptisms are held on Sundays at 2:00 pm in the Holy Family Chapel. Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

BAPTISM SACRAMENTAL SPONSOR

Information and forms are on our

website: www.st-andrew.org. One Class attendance within 2 years is REQUIRED for parents and ALL those asked to be Godparents /Confirmation Sponsors. Classes are held on the 3rd Friday of each month in the Padre Pio Room at 7:30 pm.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please submit requests via email to bulletin.notice@st-andrew.org no later than 9:00 AM on the Monday prior to the next weekend’s bulletin unless otherwise noted.

Sun. Aug. 20

Mon. Aug 21

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Tues. Aug 22

Wed. Aug 23

Thu. Aug 24

Fri. Aug 25

Sat. Aug 26

Sun. Aug 27 † Rest in peace

7:30 am 8:45 am 10:30 am 12:30pm

6:30 am 8:45 am

6:30 am 8:45 am

6:30 am 8:45 am

6:30 am 8:45 am 7:00 pm

6:30 am 8:45 am

8:45 am 5:30 pm

7:30 am 8:45 am 10:30 am

12:30pm

Special Intention People of the Parish Richard Kelly † Delores Nelson

Rogowitz Family †

Vicki & Warren Camp & Family

Carol Jean Kirk † Lucy & Mike Lukacs

Enrique Villanueva†

Florence Imparato †

Rosalie Long †

Margaret Hudak Liz Somma† Fr. James Spera Kathleen Boden

Elizabeth Ciccone Catherine Cobos

Larry Graham † Richard Kelly † People of the Parish Kenneth G. Clark †

COLLECTIONS

Offertory & Faith Direct Collection

August 6 - $28,712 August 13 - $ 27,036

Thank you for your generosity

Altar Flowers this week have been donated in

loving memory of Elinore & James

McDonough

St. Andrew the Apostle August 20, 2017 Clifton, Virginia 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Theological Questions Answer to last week’s question: Is it a sin to be late for Mass or to leave before Mass is over? Yes. As we saw in last week’s question, it is a grave sin to miss Mass without a serious reason. The Third Command-ment says, “Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day” (Exodus 20). See also the Catechism (#2180-2181). The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice. For this reason the faithful are obliged to participate in the Eucharistic celebration on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason (for ex-ample, illness, the care of infants) or dispensed by their own pastor. Those who deliberately fail in this obligation com-mit a grave sin. The Precept of the Church that requires the faithful to par-ticipate in the Mass requires that they participate in the en-tire Mass. We should avoid any deliberate compromise with this obligation. We should normally arrive before Mass begins in order to prepare ourselves properly for Mass. Likewise it is helpful to spend some time in prayer and thanksgiving after Mass. When people leave Mass before the final blessing, it takes away from the spirit of prayer that should characterize the community. People should remain in their places until the priest has left the altar. The seriousness of the sin is somewhat proportionate to” how much” of the Mass is omitted, as well as “why”. For example, arriving one or two minutes late might be less se-rious, but arriving after the Gospel would be serious. If one misses a major portion of the Mass, the obligation to “attend Mass” has not been fulfilled, and one should attend another Mass. Everyone understands how emergencies and unexpected problems can occasionally delay us, despite our good inten-tions. But the attitude of “not wanting to be there” for the act of Divine Worship would indicate a serious matter. Good habits in this matter should be cultivated devoutly. New Question: What is the significance of the “Sabbath” in the Old Testament?

St. Andrew the Apostle August 20, 2017 Clifton, Virginia 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In Baptism we are reborn as children of God, made members of His Church and heirs to the Kingdom. We welcome the newest members to our Parish Family:

Eleanor Elizabeth Minisi Tricia Maile Tsuchida

Noah Andrew Vita

Please remember that a baptismal date can only be scheduled when all paperwork is complete and received in the Parish Office. Without exception, all paperwork must be received in the Parish Office at least one week prior to the intended Baptism date. The baptism booklet and form may be found on our website: www.st-andrew.org. Please call Donna in the Parish Office at 703-817-1770 with any questions. Our next class for Parents and Sponsors (for both Baptism and Confirmation) is scheduled for Friday, September 15, at 7:30 pm. Please call the Parish Office at 703-817-1770 to register. All parents and ALL those asked to be Godparents or Confirmation Sponsors, are required to attend this class.

Please Pray for….

The Holy Father’s Monthly

Prayer Intentions: For August - Artists

That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.

Our beloved Deceased Please pray for the repose of the soul John Bahr, Hudson Scott Lender, Eric Piccinini, Joseph Rice, Tim Sheehy, Richard Woolson and the souls of all the faithful departed.

Those who are Ill and for their families and their caregivers; especially, Larry Bifareti, Jimmy Bray, Carol Brosnan, Paula Ann Cerami, Francis Collins, Rich Flaherty, Kevin Flanagan, Chad Fones, Jean Gump, Viktor Heintz, Carol Hoffman, Francis Hudak, Isaiah Raphael Jordan, Kevin Kelly, Msgr. Frank Mahler, Michael Munsell, Kathleen O’Hearn, Tom Remington Sr.,Kathy Roser, Bob Rossi. Dave Warchalok Sr. Fr. Bert Woolson, and Keke Yusuf.

For all those involved in our Nation’s

security and our local safety.

For our Military Please remember to pray for our parishioners serving our country, and their families. Let us pray especially for Angela Kim, Michael Overby, David Paine and Brent Riedel. If you have a relative serving in harm’s way and would like to have his/her name included on our prayer list, or if your loved one has returned safely, please contact the Parish Office at 703-817-1770.

Pro - Life Please pray for our Christian brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering religious persecution, many to the point of martyrdom, and pray also for the conversion of the hearts of their persecutors.

Prayer of the Faithful Anyone who would like to have a family member remembered in the Prayer of the Faithful, either sick or recently deceased, please call the Parish Office at 703-817-1770.

St. Andrew the Apostle August 20, 2017 Clifton, Virginia 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAVE THE DATES

August 26 - RE Volunteer Training Session

8:30 - 3:00 pm

August 26 & 27 - Holy Land Olive Wood

Carvers after all Masses

August 27 - Pot Luck Cook Out

with the Priests

4:00 - 6:00 pm

September 5 - Capodanno Mass-

at the Basilica 6:30 pm

September 8 - Virtus Training 6-9 PM

Pre registration required

September 15 - RE Parent Orientation

7:00 pm

September 16 - Parish Picnic after

the 5:30 pm Mass

September 20 - Sistine Chapel Choir

at the Basilica 6:30 pm

September 21 - Healing Mass -

All Saints, Manassas 7:30 pm

September 21 - Golf Tournament

St. John Paul II HS

Saintjohnpaulthegreatgolf.org

September 30 - Fun Run/5K/10K -

www.prraces.com

October 4 - Golf Tournament

Seton School

Setongolf.com

October 14 - Diocesan Pilgrimage to the

Basilica of the

National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception,

Washington, DC 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Paul VI Catholic High School

invites you to

France with the Saints

Travel through France in the footsteps of St. Francis de-Sales, St. John Vianney, and St. Bernadette during Easter Week 2018. Join Father Stephen Schultz and Paul VI Catholic High School April 1-9, 2018 The Pilgrimage starts in Lourdes on Easter Monday with stops in Lyon, Carcassonne, Avignon, Ars, and Annecy. France is lead-ing the way in the New Evangelization, come with us to find out why. For more information vis-it www.rtijourneys.com/itineraries/paulvicatholichighschoolpilgrimage or email jkrolicki@paulvi.net Don’t delay registration clos-es August 31, 2017

VIRTUS TRAINING Our parish will host a VIRTUS Training session on Friday, September 8, 2017 in Msgr. Hannan Hall from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. You must pre-register online at www.virtusonline.org to attend. Walk-ins are not permitted. This training is required prior to volunteering with the youth of the parish, along with completion of vol-unteer paperwork. Please contact the Parish Office for de-tails.

Theology Courses at Christendom Graduate School

Registration is now open for fall theology courses at the Christendom Graduate School. Earn your MA in theology or take courses casually in your area of interest! The fall lineup at our convenient Alexandria campus includes Ec-clesiology, Patristics, Theological Anthropology, Old Tes-tament, Catechetical Program Administration. This se-mester only, we are also offering our Introduction to The-ology course on campus Wednesday nights. Additionally, we have several online courses including real-time, inter-active courses on the Psalms and the New Testament, taught by Fr. Sebastian Carnazzo. The semester runs from Sept 5 until Dec 16, and there is a special discounted rate for professional catechists, seniors, and religious who wish to audit courses. For more information, please vis-it http//:graduate.christendom.edu/, email us atgraduate.school@christendom.edu, or call 703.658.4304.

Mornings of Mercy for Divorced Catholics Join us for a series of morning retreats that deal with top-ics such as grief, parenting, suffering, and hope. The mornings are free to attend, but please register at www.arlingtondiocese.org/divorced. All dates are avail-able online. Please contact the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life at (703) 841-2550 with any questions.

IN MEMORY OF…….

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

St. Andrew the Apostle still has two beautiful stained glass windows and now two niches statues above the altar, St. Martin dePorres, and St. John Vianney available for you to purchase as a memorial for your loved one(s) Both the Transfiguration of Jesus and the Baptism of the Lord are available. A plaque with your name (if you choose) and that of your loved one(s)will be added to the listing in the back of the church. If you would like more information please contact the Parish Office.

St. Andrew the Apostle August 20, 2017 Clifton, Virginia 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Join St. Andrew’s Contemporary Choir for more information contact Patty Laing

pattylaing@verizon.net

Adult Bible Study: A twenty-five (25) week study pro-gram developed by Catholic Scripture Study: a 5-week study entitled “Will Catholics Be Left Behind?” imme-diately followed by a 20-week study on “The Revelation to John” will be held on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 PM starting on September 13, 2017. Catholic Scripture Study “(CSS)” is an in-depth yet easy to comprehend Bible study designed to help you grow spiritually and to better understand all aspects of your Catholic faith. This CSS study will draw from Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Compendium of the Catechism, and other official documents as well as the early Church Fathers. For registration information please contact Russell Rowzie at 703-930-7610 or email at RRowzie@TrimarkCorporation.com.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults … Each year, beginning in the fall and continuing until the Easter Vigil Mass, a series of instructional clas-ses in the Catholic Faith will be held. Both unbap-tized and baptized non-Catholics are welcome to at-tend these classes to learn more about the faith. There is no obligation or pressure to join the Church at any time. You or someone in your family, perhaps a spouse or a friend, may be interested in knowing and under-standing better what we as Catholics believe and how we strive to live out our faith on a daily basis. This is a great opportunity to join with others in spending an hour each week learning about the Cath-olic Faith and helping each other in their faith jour-ney. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes will begin in September and continue up to the Easter Vigil. Please contact the Parish Office at 703-817-1770 or parish.office@st-andrew.org for more information.

Celebrating A Silver or Golden

Wedding Anniversary This Year?

Were you married in 1967 or 1992?

Then join Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

for the 2017 Marriage Jubilee Mass to

be celebrated on Sunday, October 15th at 2:30 p.m. at Our

Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Potomac Falls, Va. Con-

tact the parish office to register no later than September

22nd. For more info, visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/

MJM.

HOLY LAND WOOD CARVINGS NEXT WEEKEND…. August 26th/27th, 2017, there will be a display of beautiful olivewood handmade carvings from the Holy Land in Our Church. These Carvings are made by the Christians of Bethlehem who use them as their source of in-come. These brothers and sisters of ours are enduring hard-ships at this moment because of the volatile situation in their home country. Christians in the Holy Land used to be more than 37% of the population. There is less than 1% now because of the situation. As Christians of faith, it is our duty to support our brothers and sisters in Bethlehem. YOU can support them by purchasing some of these beautiful carvings after Mass. Thank you in advance for all your help and support!

CYO Fall Tennis Open to all students in Grades K-8 who attend St. An-drew the Apostle Catholic School or who are enrolled in the Religious Education program at St. Andrews. One hour lessons will be on Fridays at the tennis courts in neighboring Little Rocky Run. Practices are scheduled from September 8th - November 3rd. Grades 4-8 may have additional practices, at the discretion and availability of their coaches. Grades 4-8 will also com-pete in weekly Sunday afternoon matches at area tennis courts against other teams from the Diocese. Instruction is provided by RJ Tennis and cost is $65 per participant. Fee includes a CYO Tennis tshirt if regis-tered by September 1st. Volunteers Needed! If you want to share your love of the game with the youth of our parish and if you are compliant with the Diocesan Office of Child Protection, please offer your time and talents to the program this season. Online registration through the parish website will be available soon. If interested, please contact Paula Shervanick at paula@pbti.com or 703-405-6822.

BACKPACK PROJECT SETS RECORD! Many, many thanks to the generous St. Andrew parishioners who donated 97 backpacks to Western Fairfax Chris-tian Ministries for local students in the free and re-duced-price lunch program. Last years' total was 84, so this is definitely a record for us, and more than filled the request to provide 75 packs for Liberty Middle School. The staff at Liberty was so grateful, and so impressed, at the generosity of our members. Bags not needed for Liberty will go directly to WFCM, to fill in requests from other schools. The WFCM coordinator has also thanked St. Andrew pa-rishioners; “Please let everyone know how grateful we are for their love of those in need – they have blessed many students who otherwise would not have been able to purchase a backpack this school year.”

St. Andrew the Apostle August 20, 2017 Clifton, Virginia 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Religious Education Office is looking for committed volunteers to teach the Faith to the children of St. Andrew's parish. Training will be provided! If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding opportunity please contact the DRE, Sarah Salmon, at ssalmon@st-andrew.org.

Religious Education Program

2017-2018

Monday: 5:30 pm

Tuesday: 6:00 pm

Monday: Kindergarten Aides (2) 2nd Grade Aide (2) 7th Grade Aide 1 Hall Monitors 1 Parking Monitors

Tuesday: Kindergarten Aide 1st Grade Aide 4th Grade Teacher 5th Grade Aide 6th Grade Aide 7th Grade Aide 8th Grade Aide Sacramental Preparation Aides (3) 3 Parking Monitors 4 Hall Monitors

August 26 - Volunteer Training Session 8:30-3pm September 15 - Parent Orientation @ 7pm