Parish Office Hours - Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 AM—4:00 PM Fri. 8:00 AM—12:00 PM Phone 703-221-4044 Fax 703-221-3246 In a Sacramental Emergency - 703-221-5697

EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil - 5:30 PM Sunday - 7:30 AM; 9:00 AM; 10:45 AM; 12:15 PM; 5:30 PM @ 10:45 AM—Family Liturgy 1:30 PM - Español Monday - Friday - 8:45 AM

BAPTISM Baptismal preparation is required of all parents who have not attended a class within the last three years prior to the celebration of baptism. Please call the parish office.

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00—5:00 PM and by appointment (English and Spanish)

MARRIAGE Arrangements are made with the parish office.

VISITS TO AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK Inform the office when someone needs a visit from a Communion Minister or one of the Friars.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP To register in the parish, please fill out a registration form found in the vestibule, at the parish office, or on the Parish website, and return it to the office.

PARISH COUNCIL Terry Danner (Chair) 703-680-0860 Maggie Eves (Vice Chair) 703-304-8058

PARISH SCHOOL 703-221-3868 Grades Pre-school—8th FAX 703-221-0700 Dr. Tricia Barber, Principal tricia.barber@verizon.net Shari Phillips, Office Coordinator/Admissions phillipss.sfas@gmail.com

FRANCIS HOUSE: 703-221-6344 (Emergency Financial Assistance) Francia Salguero, Director calisa3@verizon.net 2606 Heth Court, Dumfries, VA 22026

CYM 540-273-0777 Brandon Jubar, Coordinator of Youth Ministry bjubar@stfrncis.org

FRANCISCAN FRIARS 703-221-4044 Fr. John O’Connor, O.F.M., Pastor x226 frjoconnor@stfrncis.org Fr. John Alderson, O.F.M., Parochial Vicar Rochester14220@gmail.com Fr. Ignacio Harding, O.F.M., Parochial Vicar x229 ihardingofm@stfrncis.org Br. Henry Fulmer, O.F.M., Deacon/Pastoral Associate x227 friarhenry@stfrncis.org

PERMANENT DEACON Dcn. Michael Gomes (Leave messages at Parish phone) dcnmike@stfrncis.org

HISPANIC MINISTRY x229 Fr. Ignacio Harding, O.F.M., Parochial Vicar ihardingofm@stfrncis.org Angelica Salguero, Pastoral Associate 703-221-3127 x237 asalguero@stfrncis.org

PARISH STAFF 703-221-4044 Marcia Connolly, Receptionist x221 marciac@stfrncis.org Edward Knapp, Business Manager x223 edk@stfrncis.org Chanel Marquis, Compliance Officer x222 cmarquis@stfrncis.org Barbara Stouffer, Bookkeeper x232 barbaras@stfrncis.org

FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY 703-221-3127 Elizabeth Brack, Secretary x234 lizb@stfrncis.org Marianne Hayes, DRE x236 recoor@stfrncis.org Sheila Noble, Assistant DRE x238 snoble@stfrncis.org Lisa Ostendorf, Pastoral Associate x277 lostendorf@stfrncis.org

STEPHEN MINISTRY 703-221-4312 Kathy Walker, Director of Stephen Ministry x233 kwalker@stfrncis.org

MUSIC MINISTRY 703-221-4044 x231 Nikole Giraldi, Director nikoleg@stfrncis.org

Colleen Wells, Assistant Director 703-221-4044 x231 cwells@stfrncis.org

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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH TRIANGLE, VIRGINIA FEBRUARY 10, 2019

It is that time of the year again when the annual Bishop’s Lenten Appeal will take place.

The purpose of this appeal is to support the many programs of the diocese including the very important work of Catholic Charities, i.e. free medical clinics, counseling services, outreach programs for the poor, etc.

This year we are especially grateful to Catholic Charities and the Diocese for assigning a psychological counselor to our parish, for the first time.

I believe it is important to make clear that the Bishop’s Lenten appeal is about raising money for the programs of this diocese and has absolutely no connection to any other diocese in the United States.

I say this because much has been written in the news recently about Sexual abuse cases involving clergy in other diocese. It is important to note that none of the funds raised (your donations) will, in any way, go toward settlement in those cases, or any cases involving clergy.

Our parish has met or exceeded its Lenten Appeal goal these past few years. Let’s be as successful again this year!

More information will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead.

Sincerely,

Fr. John O’Connor, O.F.M.

Are You New to the Parish??? Welcome!! Registration forms are available on the tables in the vestibule, from the Parish Office or from the parish

website www.stfrncis.org.

The Lion’s Club has 2 donation drop boxes located on the window sill in the vestibule. Please consider donating your used eyeglasses to the Lion’s Club. Your unwanted glasses will help someone see better. Thank you for always being so generous.

Votive Candles Envelopes are provided for the candle money. Please

place them in the new boxes located on the wall

(next to the candles) in the church.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Rosary Guild will be meeting on a NEW night. The Rosary Guild will now meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Please join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, February 13th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the St. Clare Room. All are welcome. For more information, please call Otella Creegan at 571-264-0312.

St. Francis’ Cub Scout Pack 1385 and Boy Scout Troop 138 will be holding their 6th annual Undie Sunday to collect mens and/or womens underwear (new-still in the unopened packages please). Boxes will be located in

the vestibule for your generous contributions of these items (underwear, thermals, t-shirts, socks, etc.) on Scout Sunday, February 10, 2019. These clothing items will be delivered to those in need at the Bill Mehr Drop-In Shelter.

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St. Patrick used the little green shamrock to teach that, just as the three leaves form one plant, the Three Persons of the Trinity are one God.

The Fr. Mychael Judge O.F.M. Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians invites all area K through 4th grade students to enter the St. Patrick Coloring Contest.

Three winners will be chosen from each grade in addition, the ONE GRAND PRIZE winner will be awarded $25.

• Entries must be completed with WAX CRAYON ONLY • Entries must be returned to St. Francis of Assisi School • Entries are due by Tuesday, February 26th • One entry per student • Entry Forms can be found at www.stfrncis.org • Winners will be announced prior to St. Patrick’s Day

Let’s Talk Faith

Sunday speaker series February 24, 2019

10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Parish Center Dining Facility

On Sunday, February 24th our Let’s Talk Faith speaker series continues with a presentation by Fr. John O’Connor, O.F.M. on understanding the role of the Roman Catholic Church in our faith journey. Let’s Talk Faith presentations are monthly opportunities for parishioners to gather and learn about their Catholic faith, while enjoying a cup of coffee and breakfast pastry.

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All those who are sick: David Back; Laurie Coligan; Mary Ashburn;

John Reagan; Richard Laffman; Aaron Childs; and Herb Harmon. And for those recently deceased: Keith Land (grandson of Shaun and Gisela Land); and Conor Gardner (nephew of Paul and Sharon Gardner). Please pray for the following who are serving abroad in harm’s way: Thomas S. Hong; Matthew Byron; Tyler Jones; Drew; Leo N. Company; S. Defibaugh; Brianna French; James Moore; Kyle McVay; Kyle Traylor; Marc Gendron; and Darryl Saungweme.

Boletín Semanal

The Annual Scholarship Drive for students in our Sister Parish of Santa Ana in Lima, Peru has now started. This year we have 43 students who need our help. As the years have passed, it is clear that the situation there is improving as so many students now need only a partial scholarship. The tuition costs will range from $125-600 for the year. So that more of you can take part, we will be splitting some students' scholarships among 2 or 3 donors. Please be aware of this as you choose the student you wish to sponsor. Meaning if you want to sponsor one child (and not share with another donor) you may need to pull an additional envelope from the display. As in the past years, we ask that you choose a child, remove the envelope (or envelopes) with their name and sign the sheet provided. Please return the envelope with your check (made payable to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, with ‘Lima Peru-Scholarship Drive in the memo section) before February 24th to the “Catch-All Slot”. Thank you for your continued generosity to the people of Santa Ana. They really appreciate your financial help and the knowledge that we are true brothers and sisters.

Join the Care for Creation Ministry on Sunday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m. in the Catherine Room. We will continue the “Understanding Laudato Si” video series done by Fr. Dan Horan by watching and discussing Session 6, “Universal Communion.” All are welcome to join us at our meeting, or watch on your own at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H50S8P3JSzk. Save the Date: Please join the Care for Creation Ministry on Saturday, February 23rd at 10:00 a.m. in the parish parking lot, for our Adopt-A-Spot litter pick up. For more information or to sign-up, please contact Scott Deane at vadeanes@yahoo.com. ECO-TIP: Stop Those Junk Mails! All those junk mails that you receive at your home or office use paper and electricity to be produced and fossil fuel to be transported. Unsubscribing from all those junk mails can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If you live in the U.S., you can register with DirectMail to get your name removed from lists used by the industry.

Charlas Bautismales—Las próximas charlas bautismales en español serán el viernes, marzo 8, 2019. Las charlas bautismales Son a las 7:00 p.m. en el Salón del Hermano Juniper (Br. Juniper Room). Para más información por favor llamar a la Señora Salguero al 703-221-6344.

Despensa de Comida de La Casa de San Francisco— Gracias a las donaciones de todos nuestros feligreses el Artículo del mes ha sido bien recibido por nuestros clientes. Con sus donaciones podremos continuar ayudando a los más necesitados.

Artículo del mes: Detergente para Lavar Ropa • Cereal • Mantequilla de Maní • Mermelada

Muchas gracias por sus donaciones. Para más información Contactar a la Señora Salguero al 703-221-6344.

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Thanks to the donations from all of our parishioners, the items of the month have been very much appreciated by our clients. With your generosity we will continue to serve those that are in need.

Item of the Month: Laundry Detergent • Cereal • Peanut Butter and Jelly

For more information, please call Francia at 703-221-6344. Thank you for your continuing support!

Craft Ministry

If you like to knit, crochet, quilt, or sew to help spread God’s love and comfort to those in need, please join us:

What: Fellowship while working on our own “unplugged” projects for charity (no sewing machines or irons, please) When: Thursday, February 21st, 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Where: Grade 5 Classroom (Parish Center) Who: Adults (ONLY) who sew, knit, quilt, crochet, etc. (No childcare is provided)

For more information, please contact Katy McClevey at ukkaty@gmail.com.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH TRIANGLE, VIRGINIA FEBRUARY 10, 2019

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We would like to thank

J. David Alachnowicz, DDS, PC for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.

Faith Formation Office Phone: 703-221-3127 Fax: 703-221-3246

Office Hours: Monday—Thursday: 8:00 am—2:00 pm Friday: Closed

St. Francis High School Youth Ministry is called REAL! REAL stands for Respect, Engage, Accept, Live! REAL is open to all High School teens. It is a place to connect your life and your faith, to share, support and have fun with other teens who are trying to live out God’s call in their everyday lives. Please come see what REAL is all about!

Questions? Please contact Brandon Jubar at bjubar@stfrncis.org.

Sunday, February 10th 6:30 PM—8:30 PM St. Catherine Room

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If you or a family member is in the hospital or homebound, please call the Parish Office if you would like a visit from one of the friars. The hospitals are not permitted to give out the names of patients, so the only way we will know if you are in the

hospital is if you or a family member informs us.

Baptismal Preparation Class

Our next class will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2019 from

1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m. in the Br. Juniper Room. Please call the Parish

Office to register at 703-221-4044.

Religious Education for 2019 Feb. 10 Sunday RE Session 14 NO RE—Presidents’ Day Holiday 17 NO RE—Presidents’ Day Holiday 21 Thursday RE Session 24 Sunday RE Session 28 Thursday RE Session

Adult Confirmation classes will begin Tuesday, February 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Library. This six-week program is for Catholic adults who have already received the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist (First Communion)

and would like to complete their initiation with Confirmation. Please register with Lisa Ostendorf to obtain the paperwork and to reserve a textbook at lostendorf@stfrncis.org or 703-221-3127, ext. 277.

The Discovering Christ sessions originally scheduled to begin this week have been postponed to begin Thursday, February 21st. Participants in this 7-week series will meet on Thursday evenings beginning February 21st and continuing through April 4th to enjoy a delicious dinner and fellowship, listen to a dynamic teaching and join in a small group discussion about the meaning of life in Jesus Christ. There will be a retreat day on Saturday, March 23rd. The cost for registration for this event is $25 per person and all meals are included. Registration fliers can be found on the tables in the vestibule. Please contact Sheila Noble at 703-221-3127, ext. 238 or snoble@stfrncis.org for more information.

Lenten Small Faith Groups

Please join in the largest Adult Faith program of the year by hosting a few friends, family and neighbors into your home for an hour a week during Lent. Each year, hundreds of St. Francis of Assisi parishioners enrich their spiritual life at this sacred time

by participating in small faith groups. The 4—10 person groups meet in Host homes, beginning the week of March 3rd, as part of a six-week study. This year, we will consider and discuss the booklet, “Believe: Meeting Jesus In The Scriptures” from The Evangelical Catholic. Hosts are instrumental to the program’s success, and it is easy to be a Host. All you need is an open heart to invite people you already know into your home for approximately an hour a week, on a day and time that best fits your schedule. Each registered Host receives a free guide book which contains every prayer, scripture passage, reflection and discussion question. There is no training required, and it is completely up to each Host as to who to invite and when to meet. To register as a Host, receive your free copy of the guide book and learn more about the program, please visit www.stfrncis.org/small-groups or please contact Lisa Ostendorf lostendorf@stfrncis.org with any questions.

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At St. Francis of Assisi Parish, we are committed to finding the resources to support our ministries and organizations. We are grateful for your continued support of the Parish. Please consider the opportunity and advantages of electronic giving.

If you have any questions regarding electronic giving, please contact Barbara Stouffer, at the Parish Office at

703-221-4044, ext. 232 or e-mail barbaras@stfrncis.org.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH TRIANGLE, VIRGINIA FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Readings for the Week of February 10, 2019 Monday Genesis 1:1-19; Mark 6:53-56 Tuesday Genesis 1:20—2:4a; Mark 7:1-13 Wednesday Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-17; Mark 7:14-23 Thursday Genesis 2:18-25; Mark 7:24-30 Friday Genesis 3:1-8; Mark 7:31-37 Saturday Genesis 3:9-24; Mark 8:1-10 Sunday Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26

There is a book located in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel next to the Tabernacle for you to write your own prayers of petition. During the Prayer of the Faithful during weekend liturgies, an intercession will call to mind those prayers in a general way. In this manner, the public prayer of the church is bound to the many prayers of the faithful who live in the body of Christ!

SATURDAY, February 9—Weekday 4:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 PM �Cy Kelly �Christopher Goughnour �Monica Ennis SUNDAY, February 10—5th Sunday In Ordinary Time 7:30 AM �Alice Tippit �Kevin Ryan Herrmann �Catherine Selepak 9:00 AM �Dwayne E. Gonsorcik �Loretta Frankowski �Marie Newman 10:45 AM �Christopher Goughnour People of the Parish �Ofelia D. Casupang 12:15 PM �Clara Kennedy �Monica Ennis �George Beck 1:30 PM Misa en español 5:30 PM �Eileen Bolen MONDAY, February 11—Weekday 8:45 AM David A. Maris �Christopher Goughnour Jean Stoddart TUESDAY, February 12—Weekday 8:45 AM �Fr. Tom McElroy, SSCC �Monica Ennis �Willard Reid WEDNESDAY, February 13—Weekday 8:45 AM �Dwayne E. Gonsorcik �Kathryn Gonsorcik �Debbie Brueckheimer THURSDAY, February 14—Valentine’s Day 8:45 AM �Alice Tippit �Wanda Singsank �Roberto Dela Vega FRIDAY, February 15—Weekday 8:45 AM �Kevin Ryan Herrmann �Michael and �Mary Brough �Keith Land SATURDAY, February 16—Weekday 4:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 PM �Cy Kelly �Kevin Ryan Herrmann �Bill and �Marion Richmond

Mass Intentions

CALLING ALL YOU IRISH LADIES By BIRTH OR MARRIAGE

The Fr. Mychal Judge, O.F.M. Ladies Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be meeting on Monday, February 11, 2019 in the Parish Center Library! We will gather at 6:45 p.m. The meeting will last from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Criteria to join this group of ladies? You must be an Irish Catholic female of 16 years of age or older, Irish descent OR married to an Irish gentleman.

Once a part of this Irish Catholic Organization—all we would ask is for you to live our motto of:

"Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity"

Come by and see what is going on within our group! We would enjoy meeting you and having you JOIN us. For

more information or/and if you are eligible and interested in joining, please contact Mary Kay Jones at

540-287-4383 or jonesmk@aol.com.

2019 BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS! At the end January many of us most likely received a mailing regarding the 2019 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA). The theme for the 2019 BLA is “Together in the Light of Christ.” After reflecting upon the blessings that God has given you,

please prayerfully consider making a pledge to this important appeal that funds many programs and ministries that serves thousands of people in our diocese. Together, through the BLA, let us renew our personal commitment to furthering the Lord’s work in our diocese.

Mass Intentions on Sunday, February 17, 2019 7:30 AM �Alice Tippit �Kevin Ryan Herrmann �Paul Krieger 9:00 AM �Dwayne E. Gonsorcik �Vilma Zelvaggio �Frank Piorkowski 10:45 AM �Marilyn Gosuico �Vincent Pouroso 12:15 PM �Thomas Vitale �Clara Kennedy �James Allan 1:30 PM Misa en español 5:30 PM �Loretta Frankowski People of the Parish

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