Holy Family Catholic Church 14160 Ferndale Road Dale City, VA 22193

February 14, 2016 CLERGY Pastor………..…………...Rev. Gerard Creedon Parochial Vicars………...Rev. Alexander Diaz Amaya Rev. John T. O’Hara Permanent Deacons……Mr. Vincent Einsmann Mr. Joseph L. Santiago Mr. Helio Gomez In Residence……………Rev. Bjorn C. Lundberg

PARISH INFORMATION MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil

5:00 PM (Folk Choir) 6:30 PM (Misa en Español) Sunday………………… 7:30 AM (Cantor) 9:00 AM (Solemn Mass) 10:30 AM (Children’s Mass) 12:30 PM (Misa en Español) Monday-Friday…………7:00 & 9:00 AM Saturday…………………9:00 AM First Friday…………….. 7:00 PM Federal Holidays……… 9:00 AM RECONCILIATION (Confesiones) Friday…………………… 7:00-7:30 P.M. First Friday……………… 6:30-7:00 P.M. Saturday………………… 8:30-9:00 AM & 4:00-4:30 PM EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

Wednesday………………9:30 AM -7:00 PM Benediction First Friday………………7:30 PM -8:30 AM Saturday

Telephone……………….. 703-670-8161 Fax ………………………... 703-670-8323 Web Site: holyfamilycatholicchurchdalecity.org E-mail

[email protected]

Office Hours: Mon-Fri………………….. 9:00 AM—5:00 PM Saturday………………….9:00 AM—5:00 PM Sunday……………………9:00 AM—2:00 PM

Holy Family Catholic School Principal…………………. Mrs. Sarah Chevlin Preschool Director………Mrs. Judi Peacott Office Manager…………..Mrs. Kathy Murphy Telephone……………….. 703-670-3138

NEW PARISHIONERS and those with address changes….Welcome to Holy Family Catholic Church! We are very pleased to have you join as a parish member. Simply fill out the information below and return it to us and we will contact you. God Bless, Fr. Gerry Creedon

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El Rinconcito del Padre

PASTOR’S CORNER

Estimados Feligreses,

Dear Parishioners,

La Cuaresma, una temporada de oración, ayuno y limosna.

Lent, a season of prayer, fasting and alms-giving.

Oración:

Prayer: We need to learn to listen to God as well as petition. One of the ways of learning this form of prayer is through the sharing of the Word of God. On the Mondays of Lent I will lead a Lenten Scripture Sharing after the 9:00 AM Mass on the Mondays of Lent beginning on February 15th at 9:30 AM in the Baptistery. Do come and join me.

Tenemos que aprender a escuchar a Dios, así como la petición. Una de las maneras de aprender esta forma de oración es a través del compartir de la Palabra de Dios. Los lunes de Cuaresma voy a dirigir un Compartir de las Escrituras Cuaresmales, después de la Misa de las 9:00am, comenzando el 15 de febrero en el Baptisterio. Vengan y únanse a mí. Durante los miércoles de Cuaresma vamos a ofrecer "La Luz está Encendida para Ti", ofreciendo la Reconciliación/Confesión a las 6:30pm.

Ayuno: El Tazón de Arroz se compartirá este domingo y el Miércoles de Ceniza. Coloque un recipiente en la mesa de su cocina y haga una comida pequeña los viernes y ofrezcan los ahorros a CRS (Servicios Católicos de Socorro). El 25% de esta ofrenda será utilizada por la Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia para nuestra Misión de Ayuda en África, Honduras y Haití. También se les invito a unirse a nosotros los viernes de Cuaresma para las Cenas de Sopa en el Club de los Caballeros de Colon en la Calle Hoadly.

Limosna:

Dar sus ofrendas a la parroquia; y apoyar a la Petición Cuaresmal del Obispo. Les pido que este año se aumente el número de donantes. Necesitamos que más del 20 por ciento de nuestros feligreses hagan su compromiso de apoyar a los muchos ministerios del Obispo Loverde. Que la Cuaresma traiga a nuestros hogares el mensaje del Papa Francisco para este Año de la Misericordia “"Vayan Adelante como Heraldos de la Misericordia de Dios".

Bendiciones, Padre Gerardo

On the Wednesdays of Lent we will provide "The Light is on for you" by offering reconciliation/ confession at 6:30 PM. Fasting: Rice Bowls will be shared this Sunday and on Ash Wednesday. Place a bowl on your kitchen table and have a lesser meal on Fridays offering the savings to Catholic Relief Services (CRS), which 25% of this offering will be used by Holy Family for our Mission Outreach in Africa, Honduras and Haiti. Also you are urged to join us for Friday Soup Suppers at Knights of Columbus Center off Hoadly Rd. Almsgiving: Give to the parish; and support the Bishop's Lenten Appeal. I ask you to increase the number of donors this year. We need more than 20 percent of our congregation pledging to support Bishop Loverde's many ministries. May Lent bring home to us the message of Pope Francis for this year of mercy: "Go forth as heralds of God's mercy"

Blessings, Fr. Gerry Creedon

Nuevos Feligreses y Feligreses con Cambio de dirección ¡Bienvenido a la Iglesia la Sagrada Familia! Estamos muy contentos que se van a inscribir como miembro de la parroquia. Favor de llenar la siguiente información y devuélvalo a la oficina y nos pondremos en contacto con usted. Nombre:_________________________________ Teléfono (Casa):______________ Teléfono Celular:________________

Dirección:______________________________________ Ciudad:______________ Edo:____ Código Postal:______

2016 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal Begins! Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy!! This weekend every 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. After reflecting upon the many blessings that God has given you, please prayerfully consider making a pledge of support to this important appeal that funds many programs, offices and ministries that serve people in need and further Jesus' Mission in our diocese. Petición Cuaresmal del Obispo de 2016 ¡Vayan adelante como heraldos de la misericordia de Dios! Este fin de semana, durante la Misa se pedirá a cada familia de nuestra parroquia que llene un formulario de promesa de contribución a la Petición Cuaresmal del Obispo. Si ustedes ya han donado por correo o por Internet o no pueden participar, habrá un lugar para señalarlo en el formulario. Después de reflexionar sobre las muchas bendiciones que Dios les ha dado, se les ruega que, en espíritu de oración, consideren la posibilidad de hacer una promesa de contribución a esta importante petición que financia muchos programas, oficinas y ministerios que sirven a las personas necesitadas y llevan adelante la Misión de Jesús en nuestra Diócesis.

Faith Direct is the innovative solution that allows you to support our parish using electronic funds transfer from either a bank account or credit/debit card just as you may do now with your mortgage payment, cable bill or other expenses. Faith Direct es la solución innovadora que le permite apoyar a nuestra iglesia mediante transferencia electrónica de fondos desde una cuenta bancaria o tarjeta de crédito/ debito, del mismo modo que puede hacer ahora con las factures de servicios.

Generosity Report Thank you for your continued support!

Offertory Donations Week of 2/6 and 2/7 Regular Offertory

$16,888

2nd Collection Arlington Herald

$2,318

Second & Special Collections for February 2016 Feb 10 Feb 10 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28

Eastern Europe Ash Wednesday Black & Indian Missions Youth Ministry Parish Repairs and Maintenance

Stewardship Reflections February 14, 2016 1st Sunday of Lent “I have now brought you the first fruits of the products of the soil which you, O Lord, have given to me.” (DEUTERONOMY 26:10)

This line from the Old Testament offers two challenges. First, do you give to God from your “first fruits”, the best that you have to offer, or do you give from what is leftover? Second, do you remember that everything you have has been given to you by God? Ask God for a grateful and generous heart, every day.

This week at Holy Family Monday, February 15, 2016

February 15, 2016 - February 21, 2016 † Denotes Mass for Deceased

Monday: 9:00 AM † Douglas Guernsey Tuesday: 7:00 AM † John & Ann Marie Mihalco 9:00 AM † Art Barry Wednesday: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order 7:00 AM Jane Wheeler 9:00 AM † John J. Breidenbach Thursday: 7:00 AM † June Fay Poczatek 9:00 AM † Elizabeth Winter Friday: 7:00 AM Noah Egan 9:00 AM † Jim Kelleher Saturday: 9:00 AM † Casey Ahamad 5:00 PM † Robert Richardson 6:30 PM All Holy Family Parishioners Sunday: 7:30 AM † John Novak 9:00 AM † Knights of Columbus 10:30 AM † Sandra Tricarico 12:30 PM Personas Consagradas a Dios Readings for the Week of February 14, 2016 The devil said to him,

Happy Presidents’ Day All Church and School Office’s will be closed.

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Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary—Church Mass - Church Pastor’s Lenten Reflections

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HFCS Parent Appreciation Pancake Breakfast-Fr. Griffin Hall Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church Legion of Mary Meeting - Baptistery Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms Jr. Legion of Mary Meeting - Teachers Lounge Legion of Mary (Spanish) - Liturgy Office

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AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Church AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church AM Crafters Gathering - Teen Center PM - 8:00 PM Reconciliation - Church PM Benediction - Deacon Gomez PM Crecimientos - Grupo 2 - Room 1 PM Ensayo del Coro del Grupo de Oracion - Teen Center PM Confirmation Retreat Facilitator Meeting - Meeting Room PM R.C.I.A. Class - Spanish - Room 7 PM E.S.O.L. Registrations - Roon 2,3,4,5,8 PM Schola Choir Practice - Church

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Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church Youth Choir Rehearsal - Church Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms Sunday Spanish Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room Reunion de Ministerios - Room 1 Altar Server Training - Church

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Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church HFCS Girl Scout Meeting - Teen Center Confirmation Retreat #1 Check-In - Rm 6,7,8,9 & Gym Reconciliation - Church Grupo de Oracion y de Jovenes - Fr. Griffin Hall, room 6 & 7 Agape Meeting - Meeting Room Stations of the Cross—English—Deacon Santiago Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross) Spanish—Deacon Gomez

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

"All this will be yours, if you worship me." Jesus said to him in reply, "It is written: You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve." Sunday:

- Lk 4:6a,7-8

Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-15/ Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13

Monday:

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8-10, 15/ Mt 25:31-46

Tuesday:

Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-7, 16-19/Mt 6:7-15

Wednesday:

Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19/

Friday, February 19, 2016

Lk 11:29-32 Thursday:

Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-3, 7-8/Mt 7:7-12

Friday:

Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-8/Mt 5:20-26

Saturday:

Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8/ Mt 5:43-48

Next Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14/Phil 3:17--4:1 or 3:20--4:1/ Lk 9:28b-36

Saturday, February 20, 2016 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 7:00 PM

Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church Baptism Preparation Class (English) - Baptistery Encuentros Matrimoniales - Fr. Griffin Hall

9:30 9:00 9:00 11:00 11:30 12:30 5:00

Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms R.C.I.A. (English) - Room 6 R.C.I.A. (Spanish) - Room 7 New Parishioner Welcome Reception - Baptistery Youth Ministry H.S. Basketball Games - Fr. Griffin Hall Black History Presentation - Baptistery

Sunday, February 21, 2016 AM AM AM AM AM PM PM

Remember in your prayers... The

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Evelyn Weeks, Linda VanLanduyt, Alberta Boakey, Stephen Ritter, Doug Codhran, Michael Kilpatrick, Pete Luisa, Woodrow Costello, Lexie Rucker, Larry Olijar, Lawrence Shannon, Frank Begg, Rita Ligotski, Mary Ash, John Campos, Olivia Bowie, Eric Fuller, Molly Barcalow.

Please pray for our deceased relatives and friends: Woodrow Costello, Franny Callahan, Dorothy Louise Detorie, Phil McFadden, Mary Bathurst.

Pray for our military men and women and their families, may God keep them safe and out of harms way: Diana Cabrera, Emilio Lopez, Kenny Molina, Zachary Ritter, Erick Noland, Natalie Campos, Capt. Airforce , Ivan Solvado Sanchez, Maria & Cesar Hernandez, Victoria Lopez, Jason Budoya, Nicolas Potter, Lance Corporal Jared E. Middleton, George Frye, U.S. Marine, Dawn Sloan.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

 Holy Family School and Parish will follow Prince William County Schools for school closings, delays and early closings.  Masses are not cancelled .  Parish activities also follow Prince William County Schools if schools close early or are closed all day, all parish activities (such as religious education classes, group meetings, etc.) are cancelled.  Holy Family Parish Offices and Employees follow the Prince William County Schools for delays or closures.

(Please let us know if your loved one returned safely home.)

First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016 “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart.” Jesus the Eternal Word continues to call many to lives of holiness as priests, deacons and in the consecrated life. Could you be one of them? Call Father J.D. Jaffe (703) 841-2514, or write: [email protected].

Altar Flower Donation Program

STAFF DIRECTORY Parish Staff Mrs. Daisy Ramos, Office Manager Mrs. Blanca Sloan, Office Assistant Mrs. Damaris Santiago, Secretary Mrs. Juana Bernal, Receptionist Miss Rosa Rivera, Weekend Receptionist Mrs. Jodi Williams, Bookkeeper Mr. Sergio Gonzales, Facilities Director Mr. Ray Watson, Facilities Assistant Mrs. Elia Rodriguez, Rectory Administrator

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Religious Education & Youth Ministry

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Social Ministry Mrs. Matty Lupo, Director Ms. Guadalupe Thompson, Special Projects Volunteer Mrs. Ana Lemus, Assistant Volunteer Line Food Pantry & Assistance

Bulletin Submissions Deadline: Monday, noon Please email submissions to………. [email protected]

Youth Ministry & Religious Education Feb 14

PULSE, 6:30-8:30 PM - Game Night! Wear Red or Pink and be ready for some fierce competitions! Feb 14 All Facilitator Meeting, 5 PM Feb 17 Retreat 1 Facilitator Meeting, 7 PM Feb 19-21 Confirmation Retreat 1 Feb 21 No PULSE Session Feb 24 R2 Facilitator Meeting, 7 PM, Meeting Room Feb 27/28 Work Camp - Nail Sale - Please support our Work campers with a generous donation

WorkCamp 2016! WorkCamp “Did You Know?” – For every 5 teens attending WorkCamp we have to provide a 7-person van, an adult leader, 2 5gallon coolers, a case of water, a contractor for 4 days and 2 security chaperones. Please support our WorkCamp fundraiser on Feb 27 & 28 and March 5/6.

Works of Mercy Opportunities

Women of the Parish are invited to attend a bimonthly Scripture study at Panera (Prince William Pkwy., next to Best Buy) on February 27th at 10:00 AM. Come and learn what Paul’s words mean while we explore deeply into the book of Romans. Material are provided. Upcoming sessions: 2/27, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2. Should you have any questions or would like additional information please email Liz at [email protected] or sign up on FlockNotes.

Helping the Basketball team on Sundays (setting up, keeping score, time clock, cleaning up) – contact Ray Citizenship Workshop Clark 703-862-5463 or come to practice on Mondays at 7 PM in Fr. Griffin Hall. Do you need help applying for U.S. citizenship?

Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services will host a citizenship workshop on February 27th at in Room 9 (Science Lab) St. Theresa Catholic School, 21370 St. Theresa Bringing Food for Backpack program (30 minutes credit Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. Registration will be each time you bring food) – items needed: canned soup, from 10 AM—1PM. Please call 571-208-1572 for individual Mac & cheese, granola bars, snack packs of questions or further information about which documents you should bring. There will be a fee fruit. of $120 for a consultation with an attorney, preparing your N-400 citizenship application and phoPlease help us reach you with important information like tographs. We will accept cash or credit card paycancellations, meeting reminders ments. Packing food in Backpacks for Kids - March 9 at 4:45 PM

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Taller de Ciudadanía

¿Necesita ayuda para completar su aplicación de ciudadanía? Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Servicies será el anfitrión de un taller de ciudadanía el 27 de febrero en St. Theresa Catholic School, You will receive a text with a link. Click the link or 21370 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. La reply with your email address. inscripción será desde las 10 de la mañana a 1 de Choose which method you want to receive informa- la tarde. Por favor llame a 571-208-1572 para pretion (text or email) and from what groups. guntas o mas información sobre que documentos Youth Ministry and Religious Education are going to be sending debe traer. Habrá un cargo de $120 para una consulta con abogado, ayuda con su aplicación de ciuupdates and notices through Flocknote. dadanía y fotografías. Vamos aceptar efectivo o tarjeta de crédito.

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEWS Lenten Prayer of the Week: God of all creation we welcome you into our lives in a new way this Lent. We are ready to serve your people, especially our brothers and sisters who are in most need. We are ready to live out your call to mercy. Through our prayers, fasting and Lenten gifts, may we learn to walk as one global human family. May we learn to listen to each other, and in so doing hear the merciful words of Christ. Amen

School will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of President’s day

From the desk of Mrs. Judi Peacott, In observation of President’s Day, our preschool program will not be in session on Monday, 2/15. We will also be hosting Parent/Teacher conferences on Thursday, 2/18 fro our 3 year old class and on Friday, 2/19, for our young 4, Pre K 4 & Pre K 5 classes. Our preschool is co-hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Workshop, presented by Marcy Hemminger of Primarily Kids. This seminar will be held on Thursday, February 18, from 7-9 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 14999 Birchdale Ave. All Holy Family Parishioners are welcome to join us! Open registration will begin on Tuesday, 2/16. If you would like to tour our wonderful program, please contact Mrs. Judi Peacott at 703-670-8161 extension 314.

SOCIAL MINISTRY Lent the faculty will have the opportunity to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily, Hypothermia Shelter...Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monday – Friday, at 3:30. Please join us in the church if you in Manassas, is operating a hypothermia shelter this winwould like to pray with us. ter. The shelter will be open only when temperatures go below 25 degrees and will host up to 10 people from 7 Stations of the Cross...The school will also PM to 7 AM. Volunteers are needed to act as monitors. pray the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 2:15 Monitors will work 6 hour shifts (7 PM—1 AM and 1 PM during lent: You are welcome to join us. AM—7 AM). For more information, please contact DiThere will not be Stations of the Cross on Friday, anne Anderson at 703-690-0030 or email dith [email protected]. March 5 at 2:15 PM. Divine Mercy Chaplet...During

Support Holy Family Catholic School and have dinner at Chick Fil A on Wednesday, February 17th, from 5 7 PM. You can eat in, take out or use the drive thru. Mention HFCS when you order. Chick-fil-A – Woodbridge 2425 Prince William Pkwy Woodbridge, VA 22192.

The Holy Family Catholic School Experience provides a safe and nurturing environment for all students with a commitment to Catholic Faith, learning and mutual respect for all. Please call Mrs. Murphy, Admissions Director, at 703-6703138 to set up an appointment to tour our exceptional school.

10th Annual Diocesan Peace and Justice Good Shepherd Catholic Church 8710 Mount Vernon Highway Alexandria, VA 22309 Symposium: Make Me a Channel of your Peace: What Pope Francis Asks of Us as Peacemakers Mass at 5:00 PM Keynote Speaker: Bishop Oscar Cantu, Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Chair of the Committee on International Justice and Peace, USCCB Moderator: Reverend Gerry Creedon, Chair Arlington Peace and Justice Commission

Direct # for Social Ministry & Food Pantry 703-730-1791

Do you want to contribute to us? America’s Charities - ID #558 UNITED WAY COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)

~ F. Y. I. ~ Cruise to Bermuda With Fr. Gerry September 18-25, 2016

Black History Celebration of Faith

Join our community as we share our Faith The Knights of Columbus are sponJourney "We Come this Far by Faith" soring a fundraising 7-day cruise to Bermuda aboard the 3-year-old Norwegian Breakaway. Fr. Gerry will The weekend of February 20/21, a poster display along celebrate daily Mass while we are at with pamphlets of our History and Heritage will be available in the vestibule. sea.

Leaving from New York, this cruise will spend three On Sunday, February 21st at 5:00 PM, in the Baptistery, we invite the entire Holy Family community to a showing of days in Bermuda to enjoy that beautiful island. Best of all, Norwegian Cruise lines will donate money to the Knights Charity Corporation based on the number of cabins booked. These funds will enable the Knights to continue to assist in their charity efforts, many of which are tied into Holy Family.

our Faith walk in American.

Friday Night Lenten Soup Suppers

Once again this year during Lent Holy Family will be having its Friday Night Lenten Soup suppers starting on Friday February 12th, 5:30 PM. Because Round trip bus from the Knights home to New York will of lack of meeting space at the be available at $75.00 per person. Church, the dinners will be held at the Book early to be eligible for special perks like unlimited John Paul I Columbian Center located at 12965 Trentdale free beverages or dine in the specialty restaurants. Ave, Dale City. All are welcome.

For more information on the cruise, contact Lynda Each dinner will feature a different guest speaker whose Dodd at 703-670-2329 or [email protected]. topic will focus on a relevant Social Justice issue, as it per-

Lenten Day of Prayer Saturday, February 27, 2016

tains to the Catholic Church.

If you would like to volunteer to sponsor one of our soup suppers by making soup, please contact Debbie White at Come to San Damiano in White Post, VA to help make 703-494-3181 or Larry Pemberton at 703-472-4572 or this a more fruitful Lent during the Jubilee Year of [email protected].

Mercy. The retreat will be led by Fr. Brendan Bartlett. Though reservations are not required, they are desired for Check-in begins at 9 AM and the day concludes after planning purposes. You may sign up by doing so on our Mass—about 3 PM. The cost for the day is $30, which web site under “Quick Links”. includes lunch. Please pre-register by calling San Women’s Silent Lenten Retreat with D a m ia n o at 540-868-9220 or e mail [email protected]. Fr. Anthony Giampietro

March 3-6 The Light is On for You

Ladies, please join us for a weekend retreat from March 3 to March 6 focusing on Father of Mercy in light of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. The retreat will be held at Priest Field Pastoral Center in Kearneysville, W. VA. And will be led by Fr. Anthony Giampietro, C.S.B., who currently works with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco. Space is limited.

This Lenten season, Holy Family as well as each Catholic parish in the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese of Washington will have confessions available every Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM—8 PM. If you have been reluctant to come to the Sacrament or have been away fro some time, this is a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with Christ and His Church. Learn more at To register visit…. www.the-light-is-on.org. www.arlingtondiocese.org/retreatforwormen.