St. Louis Catholic Church www.saintlouisparish.org Parish Office 2907 Popkins Lane Alexandria, VA 22306 Phone: 703-765-4421 Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:30am - 1:00pm 1:30pm - 5:30pm St. Louis School 703-768-7732 St. Vincent De Paul Helpline 703-765-0050 Pastor: Rev. Keith O’Hare Parochial Vicars: Rev. Mark Mullaney Rev. Andrew Haissig Sunday Mass 7:30am 8:45am 10:30am Traditional Ad Orientem 12:30pm Saturday Mass 8:45am 5:30pm Vigil Mass Monday-Friday Mass 6:30am 8:45am Confessions Mon-Sat: 9:15am Wednesday: 6:30pm Saturday: 4:30pm-5:30pm Sunday: 8:30am-9:15am Misa en Español Domingo 3:00pm Confesiones: Dom. 2:15pm-3:00pm Grupo de Oración Sábado 6:30pm Poor Clare Monastery 703-768-4918 2505 Stone Hedge Drive Mass Every Day 7:00am (Gregorian chant) Sunday Devotions Eucharistic Exposition 8:00am - 4:00pm Rosary 4:00pm Benediction 4:30pm Pro Deo et Pro Patria August 9, 2020 ~ Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus spoke to them: “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” (Matt 14:27)
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St. Louis Catholic Church www.saintlouisparish.org
Parish Office 2907 Popkins Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306 Phone: 703-765-4421
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:30am - 1:00pm 1:30pm - 5:30pm
St. Louis School 703-768-7732
St. Vincent De Paul Helpline 703-765-0050
Pastor: Rev. Keith O’Hare Parochial Vicars:
Rev. Mark Mullaney Rev. Andrew Haissig
Sunday Mass 7:30am 8:45am
10:30am Traditional Ad Orientem 12:30pm
Saturday Mass 8:45am
5:30pm Vigil Mass Monday-Friday Mass
6:30am 8:45am
Confessions Mon-Sat: 9:15am
Wednesday: 6:30pm Saturday: 4:30pm-5:30pm Sunday: 8:30am-9:15am
Misa en Español Domingo 3:00pm
Confesiones: Dom. 2:15pm-3:00pm Grupo de Oración
Sábado 6:30pm
Poor Clare Monastery 703-768-4918
2505 Stone Hedge Drive Mass Every Day
7:00am (Gregorian chant) Sunday Devotions
Eucharistic Exposition 8:00am - 4:00pm Rosary 4:00pm
Benediction 4:30pm
Pro Deo et Pro Patria
August 9, 2020 ~ Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus spoke to them: “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” (Matt 14:27)
Meal Prep & Distribution
Work Camp 2020 was not one that we expected, however, God works in mysterious ways, and we were able to make the most out of the circumstances we were presented with.
Since Work Camp transitioned from a Diocesan effort to a parish effort, we were left to brainstorm ideas of projects that were safe & effective, given the new restrictions due to COVID-19.
A large portion of our efforts went to meal distribution, which we determined was safe, effective, and practical. Our teens prepped, cooked, and packaged over 900 meals to give to United Communities and other local food pantries in the area.
Picnic Table Construction
For our second project, our teens constructed and donated picnic tables to Bishop Ireton High School, in order to replace their old and broken tables behind their football fields.
Thanks to our skilled contractors (Stephen Clement. Larry Ferguson) they were able to instruct the teens on how to properly measure, cut, and sand the wood into the necessary pieces, that were then assembled into the final product.
Work Camp 2020 Reboot
Deck Demolition and Reconstruction
This was the largest of our projects, and it involved the complete demolition of an existing deck, which had been rendered unstable due to rotting wood.
Once the existing deck was demolished, concrete was laid down and the teens began work on a brand new deck.
Similar to how ants distribute their work among their many hands, the teens had an assembly line mentality, and were able to accomplish tasks quickly and effectively.
This deck project was the most visible representation of the original mission of Work Camp; members of the young Church coming together to serve the needs of members in their community.
Thank you for your prayers…
Through heat, sweat, and masks, these teens carried out the mission of the Church by serving those in our local communities, which would not have been possible without your help.
We would like to extend a very big thank you to all those who have chosen to support our efforts through your thoughts, prayers, and donations.
Dear Friends,
In the document entitled “Sacrosanctum Concilium” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Vatican Council II, 1963), it states: "Let pastors of souls take care that the primary Hours, especially Vespers, be celebrated communally in the church on Sundays and more solemn feasts. It is also to be commended that the laity themselves recite the Divine Office, whether with priests, or gathered among themselves, or even each one alone.”
The Liturgy of the Hours is comprised of five “hours” (Office of Readings, Lauds, Daytime Prayer, Vespers, and Night Prayer). Priests and Consecrated Religious pray these hours as part of their religious vocation. But the Liturgy of the Hours is also available to the laity as a means of sanctifying the day.
Evening Prayer, or “Vespers,” is especially highlighted in the passage cited above. And so I am very happy to inform you that “Solemn Vespers” will now become part of our weekly schedule! EVERY FRIDAY (beginning August 21) we will have “Solemn Vespers” from 7pm to 7:30pm, with organ and cantor. Vespers consists of an opening hymn, 3 psalms, a brief reading, a brief homily, silent meditation, petitions, Our Father, and Benediction with the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Mark your calendars! Solemn Vespers offers a reverent, meditative, and beautiful experience of prayer!
* * *
Please note that our patronal feast day will be celebrated the weekend of August 22 and August 23. (It is permitted to transfer the patronal feast day, which is August 25, to the nearest weekend.) The prayer and readings for the Masses that weekend will be taken from the Memorial of St. Louis, King of France.
A special word of congratulations to the Poor Clares who celebrate their patronal feast day on Tuesday, August 11. St. Clare, pray for us!
Your Pastor, Father O'Hare
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Mark your calendars! Saturday, August 22, from 7:30pm to 10pm
Enjoy live jazz and socially-distanced Phase 3 Fellowship!
On the patio space next to Walsh Hall. $20 per person - adults only. To RSVP call the parish office or email Ignacio at [email protected]
Solemn Vespers with organ and cantor! Every FRIDAY! Starting in September!
7pm-8pm
Eucharistic Adoration for 30 minutes (includes Evening Prayer, a brief homily, silent meditation, and Benediction)
Followed by a special talk tailored to the invited group
Vespers for All Disciples (1st Friday of the month)
Vespers for Men (2nd Friday of the month)
Vespers for Women (3rd Friday of the month)
Vespers for Couples (4th Friday of the month).
Solemn Vespers Every Friday!
To participate in Solemn Vespers (if you do not
own a copy of the Liturgy of the Hours), please
download the free app: iBreviary. This app
contains all the prayers that will be used for
Solemn Vespers and Solemn Benediction.
* Please note that adoration between the daily Masses Mon-Fri will be discontinued; the last day of adoration between the daily Masses will be Friday, Aug 14. *
Principal Anne Dyke ~ www.stlouisschool.org ~ 703-768-7732
ST. LOUIS SCHOOL
United Community (UC) Food Drive
Next Saturday and Sunday, Aug 15th and 16th, St. Louis will be conduc=ng its monthly Food Drive to help restock the shelves at UC’s Food Pantry. Last month our parish donated 1,757 lbs of food to UC. We invite each St. Louis family to contribute at least one grocery bag filled with non-perishable food items. Monetary dona=ons and grocery store giM cards also are welcome. On Saturday, we will be collec=ng the dona=ons at the rear of the church building from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Just drive up, drop off and drive away! We also will be collec=ng dona=ons at all the weekend Masses.
For further informa=on contact Marvin Spychaj @ 703-780-3498 or [email protected].
Bread for Our Brothers is looking for help sorting bread on Friday
afternoons for 2 - 3 hours. For more information contact Jim McCracken,
703-593-4546/[email protected]
Omaha Steaks & Meal Raffle Tickets on sale for $10 after Mass
Knights of Peter Claver,
Evangelization Fundraiser
For more information contact Nate Murray at:
LET US PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
Monday Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9; Jn 12:24-26
Tuesday Memorial of Saint Clare, VirginEz 2:8—3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Wednesday Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, ReligiousEz 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mt 18:15-20
Thursday Saint Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, MartyrsEz 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62; Mt 18:21—19:1
Friday Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest
and MartyrEz 16:1-15, 60, 63 or Ez 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Mt 19:3-12
Saturday Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryVigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; 11 Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10,, 12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56
Sunday Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary TimeIs 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them,
O Lord!
Important RE Announcements! First Holy Communion: The First Holy Communion Mass that was originally scheduled for May 2020 and has been rescheduled for October 4, 2020. See the letter from Father O’Hare on our website, Saintlouisparish.org, under “Learning Our Faith.” An email to parents was also sent home via Flocknote. Please make sure you have turned in the First Holy Communion Registration form, and a copy of your child’s certificate of baptism if they were not baptized at St. Louis Parish. The registration form can be found on the website under “Learning About Our Faith,” or contact Mrs. Johnson at [email protected].
Confirmation: Students who have completed the two years of preparation for Confirmation will still receive that Sacrament on October 18 or October 19. Students should have turned in the Confirmation Registration form to their RE teacher, as well as the other requirements. See the website at Saintlouisparish.org for the forms and information. The retreat for Confirmation candidates is scheduled for September 12 and September 19, and will be in-person if possible with distancing guidelines enforced.
Registration for RE classes 2020-2021 Beginning in August you may register online at Saintlouisparish.org. Current RE families will receive an email via Flocknote when registration for the upcoming year is “live.”
Prayer for the Homebound
Lord, you have a special love for those who are weak, infirm, and dependent. Bless the homebound parishioners of our parish as they carry their daily crosses. May our prayers bring them strength and consolation, and the
Sacraments sanctify and inspire them. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
This week we pray especially for the following homebound parishioners: Francisca Leynes, Helen Machonis, Virginia Masse, Douglas McCollum, Abbie Moore, and Pascal Munyampara.
Monday, August 10 6:30am, +Magdalene Sippel 7:00am-Poor Clare, +Margot Boothe 8:45am, +April Wilhelm Tuesday, August 11 6:30am, Intentions of Toliver Family 7:00am-Poor Clare, +Jack Richards 8:45am, Intentions of Ginny Cavender Wednesday, August 12 6:30am, +Marivic Aquino 7:00am-Poor Clare, +Anne Marie Frigon 8:45am, +Caleb Temple Thursday, August 13 6:30am, +Magdalene Sippel 7:00am-Poor Clare, +Magdalene Sippel 8:45am, +Flor M. Asesor
Friday, August 14 6:30am, Intentions of Sonia Wagner 7:00am-Poor Clare, +Norma Legaspi Rojas 8:45am, +Gerardo Machado Saturday, August 15 7:00am-Poor Clare, +Sister Margaret Mary 8:45am, +Betty Clites 5:30pm, +Paul and Sally Misisco Sunday, August 16 7:00am-Poor Clare, +Ashley Madelyn Egan 7:30am, Intentions of Agustin Gutierrez 8:45am, Intentions of Members of Nguyen Tiep Family 10:30am, Intentions of People of St. Louis 12:30pm, +Hilario and Ines Namata 3:00pm, Intentions of Daniel Orellana
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