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Our Mission To be the presence of Christ...

In Welcoming

In Service

In Worship

In Compassion

In Faith Sharing

In Fellowship

To be the Light of the World!

Sunday Eucharist Saturday | 5 PM

Sunday 7:45 AM | 9:15 AM |11:15 AM |5 PM

Daily Masses: Monday & Thursday | 12:15PM

Wednesday|8:30AM

Holy Days: Consult the bulletin or www.saint-mikes.org

Reconciliation Saturday | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | by appointment

Communion to the Sick Please notify the parish office when a parishioner is ill.

Arrangements will be made for home or hospital visitation.

Baptism Celebrations are held at Sunday liturgies five weekends a year,

at Baptism ceremonies five Saturdays a year, and by appointment.

Contact Karen Nemetz at the church office.

Sacrament of Matrimony Arrangements made with the Pastor or Deacon.

Contact the parish office at least six months prior to wedding date.

Anointing of the Sick Those who are ill, facing surgery, or enduring a chronic illness

are invited to contact the parish office

to make arrangements to celebrate this sacrament.

Communal anointing services are held through the year

(announced in the bulletin).

Vocations Considering a life of service as a priest, deacon or religious?

Contact the Diocesan Office for Vocations: 804-359-5661.

The Defender Weekly parish bulletin of the Catholic community of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Parish Website: www.saint-mikes.org 4491 Springfield Road Phone: 804-527-1037 Glen Allen | Virginia | 23060 Fax : 804-527-1039

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Every time Mass is celebrated, the priest receives the gifts and says a prayer over them that begins, Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation…. That prayer can be said quietly behind the altar. However, if it is said so that the congregation can hear it, they are called to respond, Blessed be God forever. As many of you may realize, I like to say that prayer aloud as the gifts are presented and you respond appropriately. What we may not realize is the origin of that invocation. Its

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Weekly Message continued roots run deep, dating way back into Hebrew tradition. It is older than any other parts of the Mass except for Alleluia, Hosanna, and Amen. It is repeated numerous times in the Seder Meal, which is celebrated at the Jewish feast of Passover. We believe that it was at that meal that Jesus celebrated the Last Supper and instituted the Eucharist. In Hebrew this invocation reads:

When you sound it out it goes: Barukh atah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha’olam… In English: Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe… Here ends the Hebrew lesson! However, every year on Wednesday of Holy Week, we celebrate a Seder Meal at St. Mikes. It is a true Family and Thanksgiving event. Children are invited. Indeed, they play an important part in the course of the meal! It is a meal surrounded and suffused with prayer and a beautiful experience. I hope you can join us. Just sign up to bring something to the meal and to help in the setting of the tables and the preparation of the special Seder Meal plates. It provides a prayerful entry into the period of the Triduum celebrations. Come join us! Peace and love, Fr. Dan

JOINING THE PARISH We invite all who worship with us to become formal members of the St. Michael “Village” by registering as parishioners. Membership has its benefits! And it also helps our ministries and staff plan to meet the needs of the community. To become a member of the parish, please attend an Orientation Meeting to receive information about our parish community, ministry opportunities, and registration forms. Orientation meetings are held twice monthly. For more information, call the office at 804-527-1037. Upcoming Newcomers Orientation Starting April 28, our Sunday Newcomers Orientation meetings will be held at 10:30 AM. Tuesday | April 9 | 7 PM | Day Chapel Sunday | March 24 | 10:30 AM | Day Chapel

SPOKEN ANNOUNCEMENTS Deadline: 5 PM | Wednesday Submit: Deacon Andy Ferguson Director | Business Administration [email protected] 804-527-1037 ext. 114

BULLETIN PUBLICATION INFO We welcome all St. Michael ministries, parishioners, and members of the community at large to submit notices to the parish bulletin. Priority is given to St. Michael ministries and parishioners. All events being publicized must be approved by the Ministry Coordinator Involved. The parish administration retains the right to edit or refuse submissions. We reserve the right to redesign any information on items submitted to fit within the allotted bulletin space. As good stewards of our environment and office resources, we strive to place all information into the bulletin, with NO FLYERS. Hard copy flyers should NOT be submitted. Deadline: 10 AM | Monday Submit: [email protected]

Fr. Jim's mother is seriously ill and needs our prayers. Fr. Jim will be making frequent trips to Florida. If anyone would like to donate Frequent Flyer Miles to help defray his expenses, please contact Stella Capocelli Carter at 804-359-3217 x 310 or [email protected].

Early Submission Deadlines April 14 edition All submissions due by 10 AM on April 3. April 21 edition (Double Issue) All submissions due by 10 AM on April 10. (This edition will cover both the April 20/21 and the April 27/28 weekends.)

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This Week at St. Michael

Sunday | April 7 | Fifth Sunday of Lent Distribute Food Drive Bags Haiti Sponsorship Weekend 7:45 AM Liturgy 8:45 AM Coffee & Donuts 9:15 AM Liturgy 10:15 AM Coffee & Donuts 11:15 AM Liturgy 12:15 PM Coffee & Donuts 3:45 PM 5 PM Music Practice 5:00 PM Liturgy Monday | April 8 10:00 AM Divine Mercy Cenacle Bereavement Support Group (Morning Session) 11:45 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 12:00 PM AA Meeting 12:15 PM Daily Mass 6:00 PM Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting 6:30 PM Haiti Twinning Ministry Meeting 7:00 PM Cursillo Prayer Group Financial Peace University Men’s CRHP Group Women’s Welcome Retreat Planning Tuesday | April 9 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 11:30 AM Ecumenical Lenten Lunch & Speaker Series 6:00 PM Cub Scouts: Lion Den Meeting Newcomers Dinner St. Michael Toastmasters 6:30 PM Ancient Order of Hibernians: James Dooley Division Appalachian Twinning Ministry Meeting 7:00 PM Newcomers Orientation RCIA Respect Life Rosary 7:30 PM Man in the Mirror Group Rhythm Rehearsal Wednesday | April 10 8:30 AM Daily Mass 9:00 AM Adoration Divine Mercy Chaplet Golden Angels 12:00 PM Jobs Assistance Ministry (JAM) Meeting 4:00 PM Family Faith Event 5:45 PM Children’s Choir 6:00 PM Boys to Men 6:30 PM EDGE Core Meeting Handbell Choir Teen Discipleship Team Meeting 6:45 PM Benediction 7:00 PM CRHP 33 Meeting 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal HOPE Group Thursday | April 11 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 11:45 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 12:00 PM Women’s AA Big Book Study Group 12:15 PM Daily Mass 6:30 PM Ladies AOH Pack 736 Cub Scouts: Bear Den Meeting 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Quest Small Group Walking with Purpose Welcome Men’s Formation Team Meeting 7:30 PM Charismatic Group Music Rehearsal

Friday | April 12 9:30 AM Walking with Purpose 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross 5:00 PM Fish Fry 6:00 PM Rosary Prayers 6:30 PM Pack 736 Cub Scouts 7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross Saturday | April 13 Collect Food Drive Bags 8:30 AM Men Breaking Open the Word 3:30 PM Brass Rehearsal Reconciliation 5:00 PM Liturgy 6:30 PM RCIA Marriage Validations Sunday | April 14 | Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Collect Food Drive Bags 7:45 AM Liturgy 9:15 AM Liturgy 11:15 AM Liturgy 12:30 PM Rosary Making Ministry Monthly Meeting 1:00 PM RCIA Easter Vigil Rehearsal 3:45 PM 5 PM Music Practice 5:00 PM Liturgy 6:20 PM EDGE Night HS Life Night

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Scripture Reading for the Following Weekend

April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday

Of the Lord’s Passion

Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22

Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

Mass Intentions Deceased

Sat. | April 6 | 5 PM Walter Cisek Sun. | April 7 | 7:45 AM Rita Kalmes Sun. | April 7 | 9:15 AM Diane Golden Sun. | April 7 | 11:15 AM Evenlyn Esposito Sun. | April 7 | 5 PM For the People Mon. | April 8 | 12:15 PM Virginia Donnelly Wed. | April 10| 8:30 AM Linda Rhine Thurs.| April 11 | 12:15 PM Mary Spychala Sat. | April 13 | 5 PM Frank Deni V Sun. | April 14 | 7:45 AM For the People Sun. | April 14 | 9:15 AM Teresa H. Pitta V Sun. | April 14 | 11:15 AM Don H. Heaton V Sun. | April 14 | 5 PM Pearl Timbol V

Initiation Ministries

Are you interested in becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a ministry for those who are not baptized or who have been baptized in another faith tradition and wish to enter the Catholic Church. Are you hearing a quiet still voice within, urging you to learn more about the Catholic faith? Do you find yourself coming to St. Michael for Mass and wanting to be more involved in the community? Do you long for a deeper relationship with God? Contact: Annie McEntee | Coordinator | RCIA [email protected]

Is your child aged 7-18? Have they been baptized? Baptized in another faith? Has the whole family been away from the Church? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children started a new group last fall. Contact us to set up a time to meet and see how we can help you on the journey. Contact: Sarah Brockwell | Director | Faith Formation [email protected] Parish Website: Learn & Grow > RCIC

Infant Baptism To have your child baptized at St. Michael: The family must be registered with the parish. Parents must attend preparation classes. To register for the parish, please attend a Newcomers’ Orientation meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM or the fourth Sunday of the month after the 11:15 AM Mass. So that godparents and relatives can plan to attend, we recommended that you contact Karen Nemetz, our Baptism Coordinator, early. Contact: Karen Nemetz | Baptism Coordinator 804-527-1037 | [email protected] Upcoming Dates (2019) April 1 Baptism Class 7 PM April 26 Baptism Rehearsal 6:30 PM April 27 Baptisms at All Liturgies All Masses April 28 Baptisms at All Liturgies All Masses May 6 Baptism Class 7 PM May 17 Baptism Rehearsal 6:30 PM May 18 Baptism Service 10 AM

Worship & Sacraments Faith Formation

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Faith Formation

Just a Note | Juanita Walker, Church Lady

Fr. Dan encourages parishioners to accept the Vocations Cross for those who cannot be present at Mass, i.e. military, homebound, nursing home residents, students, etc. All names will be mentioned in The Defender. Those accepting the Vocations Cross for the month of April:

Unconfirmed (Saturday | 5 PM Mass) Mary L. Mooney (Sunday | 7:45 AM Mass) Kathleen Joyce (Sunday | 9:15 AM Mass) David Lipchak (Sunday | 11:15 AM Mass) Meena & Nelson D’Souza (Sunday | 5 PM Mass)

Be Still & Know that I am God

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Wednesday | April 10 9 AM - 6:45 PM

Blessed Sacrament Chapel

The general intention of our adoration is to pray for an Increase in Vocations to the priesthood and religious life, especially in the Richmond diocese. All are welcome to spend time in the Chapel with the Blessed Sacrament to pray for their own private intentions, as well as for vocations. Those who signed up for a specific hour of adoration are asked to be faithful to their commitment.

Benediction

6:45 PM Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Contact: Chris McNerney Adoration Ministry Coordinator [email protected]

Vocations Cross

First, I extend my prayers to the family of Jack Donohue (77) a member of St. Michael. The funeral was held this week at the parish. I read the story of Jack's death online and realized he had been walking in his neighborhood and was struck by an SUV. At 77, it was a gift to be able to walk and enjoy the outside world. I do not know the circumstances, but to have someone go for a walk and have this happen is quite unbelievable. However, I see daily people dialing, talking, and listening with their cellphones in hand. I do not know if this is what happened to Jack, but people are not using good judgment. Was there not another accident that happened, because a truck driver was using his phone. Prayers for the Donohue Family over this sudden occurrence. How is your Lent going? This year, I have missed the Ecumenical Lenten Lunch & Speaker Series and the noon Stations of the Cross. Maybe this week, I will get back to it. With school out, I ended up making plans to visit my hometown, Scotland Neck, North Carolina, to visit family graves and old friends. It is hard to revisit my home with no family left there. Our town is losing its people, and there is nothing to bring folks to live there much anymore. I loved that town, and I know my parents were well loved there, also. I will let you know how it went. How often do you visit the hometown you were raised in? Some of you have to travel a long way to go home, across great land and oceans. All our memories are different and hard to take. We thank the people who are providing us with all the opportunities for us to realize a good Lenten experience. I continue to read my little black book and listen to the Dynamic Catholic series on my computer. I am still hoping someone will let me know ([email protected]) about their journey with FORMED. In the weeks ahead, our Easter Season and beyond will have the celebrations of Confirmation and First Communions. I have been a part of these journeys and celebrations for many years. They have been wonderful and amazing journeys. We pray that the faith called Catholicism will stay as a part of these children's lives. They need our prayers for a faith-filled future. Do you remember your celebrations of these sacraments or still have pictures? Share the experience with your children. We give thanks for all the adults who offer their time to share this journey with our children. I ask folks to consider supporting the Damian Muller Bluegrass Concert on April 27. It’s the last concert of this year. Damian is a great songwriter, and the group are a joy to listen to. Call the parish office, if you missed the opportunity to buy your tickets after Masses. There will be no ticket sales on Palm Sunday or Easter. Thank you to all our volunteers for helping it all happen.

Eucharistic Adoration

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Mary’s Corner

Appalachian Twinning Ministry Next meeting: Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall.

Golden Angels Friendship gathering every Wednesday, after the 8:30 AM Mass. Next meeting: April 10, 9 AM, Room 206 Come for coffee, tea, treats, and conversations! Contact: Rose Marsh | Coordinator 804-672-1516 | [email protected]

Ancient Order of Hibernians Are you interested in meeting others of Irish Heritage? Women & Men, ages 16 and older, practicing Catholic and are Irish or Irish descent are invited to join us. Spouses of AOH members of any descent may join. Ladies AOH: April 11 | 6:30 PM | Conference Room Men’s AOH: April 9 | 6:30 PM | Lake House For Membership or Questions: LAOH: Laura Rossmoore | [email protected] Sharon Drennan| [email protected] AOH: John Cates | [email protected] More info: http://laohmaryryandivision.com/ More info: http://aohrichmond.org

Prayer Shawl Ministry The Day Group will meet on April 15, 11 AM, Lake House, and the Evening Group will meet on May 7, 6:30 PM, Lake House. Join us at either or both times to knit or crochet shawls to be given to those in special need of comfort and prayer. In need of a prayer shawl, contact: Shirley Uzel | 804-432-6833 | [email protected] Deacon David Nemetz | 804-527-1037 | [email protected] Donate new/gently used medium-sized (about 10”x 12”) generic gift bags (no birthday/holiday/etc.). Drop-off: mail room or parish office. Label donation for the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Thank you!

Scrapbooking & Crafting Group Next meeting: Friday, April 26, 6 PM, Room 207 Contact: Andrea Rawluk| Coordinator 804-967-0678 | [email protected]

We Are Family St. Michael Church's ministry to gay / lesbian Catholics and their friends will meet on Tuesday, May 7, 7 PM, Room 102. Join us for prayer, reflection, and fellowship. All are welcome! Contact: Will Langley | Coordinator 804-399-5424 | [email protected]

Young at Heart - Senior Women Next meeting: April 9, 10 AM, Room 206 Contact: Pat Young | Coordinator [email protected] | 672-2434

Quilting Group We continue to meet the second and fourth Mondays of the month, 6:30 PM - 9 PM, Lake House Library. Please join us to quilt/sew/knit or any other handwork/craft that transports easily!

Mary’s Way of the Cross The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way to the cross: “It was early Friday morning when I saw my son as He stumbled out. His bruised and bleeding skin sent a sword of pain deep into my heart and tears down my cheeks. Then Pilate asked the crowd why they wanted my son executed. They shouted, ‘Crucify Him!’ I wanted to plead with them to stop, but I knew this had to be. So I stood by and cried silently. Two men dragged over a heavy wooden cross, dropped it on His shoulders, and shoved Him down the road. My pain for Him was unbearable. I wanted to take the cross from Him and carry it myself. But I knew this had to be.”

Jesus, You suffered and died for me. May I join in your sufferings,

offering up my mental and physical pains to soothe Your Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Amen. Divine Mercy Cenacle Join us any Monday (except for holidays) at 10 AM, Room 206 for the study of Divine Mercy through St. Faustina’s Diary, the Catechism, and Scripture. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is said in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 11:45 AM on most Mondays and Thursdays, and at 9 AM on Wednesdays. Bring your petitions and we will pray for them with you. In addition, you may send them to Kathleen Joyce at [email protected]. Rosary Prayers Group Join us on the third Friday of each month at 6:15 PM in the Conference Room, if available, or in Room 205. We will write our intentions in the group’s book & socialize. Prayer time begins at 6:30 PM and will be over by 7 PM. Please direct questions to [email protected]. . Rosary Making Ministry We meet on the first Sunday of the month from 12:30 PM -2:20 PM in Room 207. Training materials provided. Hospital Chapel Rosary One Spiritual Work of Mercy you can consider is to join us at 3 PM on Fridays to say the rosary at the Chapel of St. Mary's Hospital. This is broadcast into the patient rooms and is a source of comfort to those recovering and those in hospice. For more information, contact Peggy Seaton at 804-358-2788 or [email protected]. Pro-Life Rosary Please join in praying the rosary on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 AM-10 AM outside of the Women's Clinic, corner of Boulevard and Grove Streets (next to the Virginia Museum of Art). Rain or shine.

Heads Up!

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Knightly News SCRIP Corner

St. Michael Toastmasters

Where Leaders are Made

St. Michael Toastmasters Club meets on Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, in Room 207, at St. Michael Church. Visitors are welcome and are invited to preregister at the Leadership and Communication Development Meetup (open for all to use free online).

WE HAVE FUN! Come See !

St. Michael | Joseph P. Solari Council #11172 Larry Keefe | Grand Knight 804-297-8720 | [email protected] Mike Mickle | Deputy Grand Knight 804-360-7445 | [email protected] Mike Munger | Membership Director 256-347-5280 | [email protected] Nick Abbate | Insurance & Annuities 804-729-6899 | [email protected] To become a Knight and put your Catholic Faith in Action, go to: kofc.org/join.

Knight’s Calendar

Sunday | April 7 Coffee & Donuts | After All Morning Masses | Parish Hall Monday | April 8 Dinner & Council Meeting | 6 PM All Catholic men welcome! Friday | April 12 Lenten Fish Fry | 5 PM | Parish Hall Saturday | April 13 Richmond Raceway Fundraiser Saturday & Sunday | April 13 & 14 Collect Food Drive Bags | Before All Masses Tuesday | April 16 #11172 Social | 5 PM | Hurley’s Tavern Sunday | April 21 Easter Services Parking

Scholarship

The Council is awarding a $1,000 Scholarship to a graduating high school senior continuing on to college or a trade school. There are two awards: young man and young woman. Application forms are available at the Knights Table in the Commons. Deadline to submit: May 4. Questions: Bobby Baughan | [email protected]

April is National Volunteer Month.

THANK YOU

to everyone who donates their Time and Talents helping others!

Thank someone with a nice card and a token of appreciation for their help.

We have a wide selection of SCRIP gift cards starting at $5!

JAM

Meetings every Wednesday 12 PM | Lake House

No meeting on Holy Week (April 17).

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Have you considered some of these ways to help make a financial impact on ministry at St. Michael? Donating stock or mutual funds. Utilizing your employer matching gift/grant program. Transferring a portion of a traditional IRA minimum-required distribution. Designating the parish as a recipient from a charitable donor-

advised fund. Patronizing the SCRIP Program. Check out all the participating vendors: www.shopwithscrip.com/

featured-scrip-retailers. If you are a small business owner, think about the creative ways you

can help the parish through your business support. Contact: Deacon Andy Ferguson [email protected] | 804-527-1037 ext. 114

Financial Report

Upcoming Second Collections Catholic Relief Services March 31 Diocesan Home Missions June 2

Online Giving allows you to make your donations without writing a check each week. You can set up a recurring weekly or monthly payment, allocate different amounts for our different collections, and view complete, accurate financial records at any time. It saves all of us time and is a win-win for our parish! Those who wish to continue to use our traditional methods of offering, including envelopes and autodraft, may do so. However, we ask that you prayerfully consider Online Giving. If you would like to enroll, visit: https:/saintmikes.weshareonline.org. If you have any questions about the program or about setting up your account, do not hesitate to call the parish office (804-527-1037).

Worship

All Are Welcome! April 28 | 9:15 AM Mass The Divine Mercy Cenacle will remember and honor the memories of our dearly departed with a special Prayer Service in the Columbarium after the 9:15 AM Mass. We will pray the Chaplet o f Divine Mercy and the Litany o f Holy Souls in Purgatory. Divine Mercy Cenacle members will be in the Commons to answer your questions about the work that they do. We encourage everyone to wear red and white, the colors of Divine Mercy Sunday.

The Divine Mercy Cenacle A ministry that opens up their hearts in prayer for those in need.

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Human Concerns

Parish Community Life

Society of St. Vincent de Paul The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Needs Help from a Local Financial Institution To any parishioners with connections to local financial institutions: Payday Loans and similar financial instruments are causing problems with many of the people we serve. Once getting to a point of desperation to pay a bill, many of our friends (as we refer to them) have no other recourse than to turn to companies providing quick access to extremely high interest loans. Our friends find themselves buying a little time with this cash, but many eventually sink hopelessly into debt to these companies, making their situations worse and putting them in a well of ever-growing debt. One of the goals of our conference here at St. Michael is to address this situation proactively by providing an escape route to this kind of debt and build a bridge to financial improvement and stability for our friends in need. To do this, we are seeking to establish a relationship with a financial institution willing to extend very low interest loans to these people in small amounts. Our conference will review and approve candidates for these loans and secure these small short-term loans with funds provided by our donors. The financial institution would administer the loan and help provide our friends in this program with a way to establish banking experience, credit ratings and even budgeting counseling. If you or someone you know in a local financial institution is interested in helping us with this effort, we would love to meet with you to discuss this and even put you into contact with financial institutions already helping St. Vincent de Paul in other states.

HELP US HELP OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED.

Please respond to Dan Kearns (954-809-8115) or Deacon Andy Cirmo (630-606-8634).

Damian Muller Band April 27 | 7 PM

Come out to support one of our own!

Tickets

$17 | Advance Ticket $22 | At the Door

FINAL WEEKEND TO BUY TICKETS AFTER MASS! Online: http://bit.ly/damian-muller-band

Light refreshments | Doors Open | 6 PM Concert will be held in the Parish Hall.

Be Part of the Fun! We Need Volunteers.

Is your ministry

looking for some great visibility? Why not make it a family activity?

Gather up your friends or sign up solo and make new ones!

We supply all the donuts.

You will prepare the coffee and drinks and bring on the smiles!

Signup: http://bit.ly/saint-mikes-coffee-donuts

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Around the Diocese

Friday | April 12 Mass for Unity and Racial Justice | 12 PM Stations of the Cross (Teens) | 5:30 PM Pizza afterward in the Parish Hall. Palm Sunday | April 14 Mass, Blessing of Palms, Passion of the Lord | 9 AM

St. Elizabeth Parish Mass times: Wednesday Evening - Reconciliation | 5:30 PM - Mass | 6 PM Friday Afternoon | 12 PM Sunday Morning | 9 AM Reconciliation | By Appointment

Miscellaneous

Protecting God’s Children / Safe Environment Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of our diocese to notify civil authorities, call the Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1-833-454-9064, and reach out to the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, Jennifer Sloan at 1-877-887-9603. Staying Informed Following the listening sessions held throughout the diocese in October, Bishop Barry C. Knestout renewed his commitment to leading the Diocese of Richmond with transparency, faith and direct action. A webpage has been created to help the faithful stay informed of the diocese’s response to the present crisis in the Church. A video interview with Bishop Knestout as he answers the faithful’s most frequently asked questions, a timeline of actions taken within the diocese to address the crisis, and resources to learn how Bishop Knestout is answering the call for accountability is available at: www.richmonddiocese.org/diocese-response.

Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Director of Real Estate The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Director of Real Estate. The Director of Real Estate will review and manage real estate transactions and will monitor construction and renovation projects throughout the Diocese. The successful candidate will assess, evaluate, and make recommendations with regards to existing real estate and will act as liaison with legal counsel and Insurance/Risk Management. The Director of Real Estate will review and negotiate terms with regards to selling, purchasing, or leasing real estate. In addition, the Director of Real Estate will oversee construction and renovation projects and act as a resource to pastors and administrators of the property, while monitoring compliance with the diocesan construction and renovation policies and procedures. The Director of Real Estate will also assist in developing a long-term capital budget for properties as assigned. Qualifications: This position requires a degree in engineering or equivalent experience in facilities maintenance and engineering; and, experience working with historic facilities, older buildings and places of worship and/or educational facilities. A minimum of ten years’ experience in the construction and facility maintenance industries. Must demonstrate mature judgement in the general business terms and conditions with regards to leasing, construction and renovation matters. Must possess strong teamwork skills and respond to requests with a customer-service oriented manner. Effective personal interactive, verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must possess a valid drivers license. Interested candidates should please send a cover letter, résumé, and completed Diocesan Application to Sara Board, Human Resources Coordinator, to [email protected].

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School Open House & Carnival | April 13 2 PM—4 PM; Two year olds - Pre-Kindergarten. 804-598-4211 | BSHKnights.org Saint Mary’s Catholic School is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year for our full-day and half-day Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8. To schedule a tour to see our newly renovated library, technology lab, and elementary classrooms and to learn what Saint Mary’s has to offer your family: 804-740-1048. Apply online: saintmary.org/admissions/ Good Friday Stations on Church Hill, April 19 Theme: We Are the Body o f Christ Christians from our city will once again gather for prayer and pilgrimage on the streets of Church Hill. As we remember the events that led to Jesus' suffering and death, we also remember his life and ministry. We will pray for our city and our world, that we might follow Jesus' way of forgiveness and nonviolence. The walk covers 2 1/2 miles, starting at Patrick Henry Park (24th and Broad), 11:45 AM, and ending across the street in the graveyard at St. John's Church, by 3 PM. We invite everyone to join us for all or part of our pilgrimage. More info: Holy Rosary Church | 804-222-1105 The Catholic Woman’s Club of Richmond invites everyone on April 30 to travel to Yorktown. Transportation, admission, and tour of American Revolution Museum, lunch (Riverwalk Restaurant), two-hour cruise (tall ship Schooner Alliance). All gratuities are included. Leave the Columbian Center at 8:30 AM and return at 6 PM. Questions and lunch/dessert choices: Anne Alexander | 804-317-9418. Make check to CWC (cost: $147) and mail to Joan Walton, 300 Burnwick, Richmond, 23227

In Search of Rental: Carl Del Russo is relocation from North Caroline to the West End/Short Pump area. Looking for a short-term furnished rental, either on a monthly basis or up to three months. Contact: [email protected] | 407-415-4313

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Let us pray also for those parishioners with ongoing health concerns: Don Shaeffer, Peg Burget, Alice Gallager, Layne Johnston, Debra Bollinger, Barb Grignol, Donna Evanhuis, Carolyn Schmitt, Stephen Jones, Mary Anderson, Susan Lilly, R.B. Davis, William Hoppel, Kris and Stephanie Johnston, Patty McCarty, Doreen Carl, Michelle Schultheis Please also pray for these members of the St. Michael extended family: Susan Wachter (Richard Blair), Senan Halpin (Noreen Wilkins), Sherell Brown (Barbara Taylor), Gene Corrigan (David Corrigan), George Lagios (Lani & Rey Vasquez), Laura Kach (Valerie Shaeffer), Branson Ozol (Marie Chickey), Kelly Roberson (Keith & Chris Burns), Mel Lofurno (Beth Sobota) Joan Mosco (Martha Campbell), Bryan Kessler (C. Kessler), Nancy Jungersen (C. Kessler), Dani Bulow (B. Kessler), Roy Harris (Jay & Kathy Moore), Ken Carter (Barbara Ross), Marilyn Barrett (Marie Chickey), Gabriel Szigeti (Ilona Scanlon), Francisco Manuel Sanchez (Jeannine Rochet), Grace Witmer (Richard Walsh) We remember those who have preceded us to the Father: Shirly Martin, Jack Donohue Please pray for those in our military who are serving here or overseas: Brian Adatto, Charles Barber, Jr., Robert Barer, Mark Bartholf, Chris Baudin, Steve Belmer, Maria Biank, Duval Corral, Joe Hart-Bowley, Richard Bumstead, T. Patrick Carroll, Jr., Dan Cleaves, Frans Coetzee, Christine Coetzee, Kevin Corcoran, Anthony Cushman, Joshua Daniel, Gabi DeLeon, Adam R. Dutcher, Ronnie Earle, Eddie Ernst, Daniel Estrada, Dennis P. Flanagan, Bob Fleischman, Heather Fonseca, Jamie Fontenot, Roberto Fonseca, Tyler Ford, Billy Foy, Brian Geisen, Mark Gleibe, Robert Gordon, Nicholas Hassell, Zack Hedrick, Paul Inoa, Michael Jalbert, Daniel Jones, Rob Jones, Althea Coetzee Kuhns, Cameron Leiker, Anne Lewis, Joseph Mackey, Alex Mangano, Brett Maraffi, Jason Maraffi, Lacie Martin, James P. McGuire, Irwin Mignott, Dave Miller, Joe Miller, Nick Montisano, Michael Morton, Kristopher Mowery, Richard Munoz, Jared Nichols, Kurt Ober, Patrick Ober, Matthew Olsen, Michael Olsen, Carl Pafford, Brandon Patenaude, Michael Phares, Alan M. Quinn, Robert Ruark, Manuel Sanchez, Allan Schmidt, Leslie Schmidt, Dan Seay, Chris Singleton, Erik Stein, Chris Storms, Rick Szymanski, Russell Timmons, Charles Tomlinson, Eric VanScoyoc, Jason Vergne, Brian Weber, Brian Wilson, Jon Weir, Kevin Wirth, Nicholas Perkins

Prayer intentions during the weekend Masses have been shortened recently. We typically announce the name of someone with an acute illness or hospitalization at the Mass chosen by the individual/family. After that, if requested, the name will be included in The Defender’s Sick List for a month. Thank you.

NOTE: When adding people to our prayer list, please ask them ahead of time if this is alright with them.

Not everyone wants his/her name announced or published, and we wish to respect everyone’s privacy.

To add or remove someone on this list, please contact Magda Schultheis at 527-1037 ext. 126. Thank you.

Would you like your loved one on the list? Magda Schultheis 527-1037 ext. 126 | [email protected] Parishioners: Do You Need a Prayer Shawl? Our prayer shawl ministry is actively knitting and crocheting something special to comfort you or your loved one in times of need. Our prayer shawls are made and donated by Prayer Shawl Ministry members. There is no charge for a shawl. Shirley Uzel | Coordinator | 804-432-6833 | [email protected] Deacon David Nemetz | 804-527-1037 | [email protected]

Every few months we delete names listed here and ask family members to contact the parish office again, if they wish their loved one added back in.

In the section We remember those who have preceded us to the Father, we usually include the names of the recently deceased or those celebrating an anniversary that week. In order to have a request pertaining to anniversaries of the deceased included in the Prayers o f the Faithful (the Universal Prayer) at a Sunday or weekday Mass, such request should be submitted through the parish office in the form of a Mass Intention.

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STAFF & MINISTRY SUPPORT Pastor—FR. DANIEL BRADY [email protected] Assisting from St. Elizabeth Parish—FR. JAMES ARSENAULT [email protected]

Administrative Assistant to the Pastor—MAGDA SCHULTHEIS mschulthe [email protected]

Deacon—DEACON BOB GRIFFIN [email protected]

Administration Director of Business Administration—DEACON ANDREW FERGUSON [email protected]

Director of Evangelization—MARY SUE MCCLINTOCK [email protected]

Parish Accountant—KAREN AMES [email protected]

Communications Coordinator—LANI VASQUEZ [email protected]

Data Coordinator/Special Projects—CHRISTINA BURNS [email protected]

Admin. Assistant/Front Desk—VERONICA LOWENHAGEN [email protected]

Maintenance —SCOTT GUY [email protected]

Liturgy Director of Music—TOM KACZMAREK [email protected]

Minister of Music—JENNY IVENS [email protected]

Faith Formation Director—SARAH BROCKWELL [email protected]

Elementary Religious Education—PATTI KAMPER [email protected]

Associate Youth Advocate—PEYTON THOMASSON [email protected]

Youth Advocate—MIKE HORVATH [email protected]

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)—ANNIE MCENTEE [email protected]

Baptism—KAREN NEMETZ [email protected]

Administrative Assistant—SUE MIYASHITA [email protected]

Pastoral Care & Human Concerns Pastoral Associate—DEACON DAVID NEMETZ [email protected]

Administrative Assistant—JOY DAWSON [email protected]

Parish Life Coordinator of Parish Life Community—ED ROSSMOORE [email protected]

MINISTRY CONTACTS Administrative Ministries Finance Council—Joe Kapelewski [email protected]

Parish Council—Tom Psuik [email protected]

Liturgical Ministries Ministers of the Eucharist—Jim Wright [email protected]

Ministers of the Word—Kristine Chiodo [email protected]

Ministers of Hospitality—Rocky Altimore [email protected]

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Financial Peace Ministry—Matt Dira [email protected]

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