Table Of ContentMarch 11, 2018  
Laetare Sunday  
Very Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Rector 
Rev. Nicholas R. Barnes, Parochial Vicar 
Rev. Andrew W.  Haissig, Parochial Vicar 
Rev. Edward J. Bresnahan, In Residence 
Rev. Kevin Barnekow, In Residence 
310 South Royal Street   +   Alexandria, VA 22314   +   (703) 836-4100   +   www.stmaryoldtown.org   +   [email protected] 
H S M
OLY   ACRIFICE OF THE  ASS 
 
SUNDAY 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.,  9 a.m.*, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,  
1 p.m., and 5 p.m.  (*Children’s Mass during school year  
at the Basilica School of St. Mary Gym, 400 Green Street) 
 
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY  
6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. 
 
SATURDAY  
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Vigil for Sunday 
 
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS  
Third Friday of the month, 7:30 p.m. 
 
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS & HOLY DAYS  
Check bulletin and parish website 
 
S P
ACRAMENT OF  ENANCE 
 
MONDAY TO FRIDAY   Immediately after 12:10 p.m. Mass 
SATURDAY   9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. 
WEDNESDAY  6:30 to 8 p.m. during  Lent 
FRIDAY  7 p.m. during Lent 
B H N A
ASILICA  OURS  OVENAS &  DORATION 
MONDAY-FRIDAY  5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, 12 noon 
SATURDAY  7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament  Wednesday,  
SUNDAY  6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.  12:40 to 7:30 p.m.  
Mother of Perpetual Help Novena & Holy Hour with  
 
Compline  Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 
O H
FFICE  OURS   Nocturnal Adoration  First Friday, 9 p.m. until 6 a.m.,  
Saturday 
MONDAY - FRIDAY at 313 Duke Street, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Holy Hour for Life First Saturday, 7:30 a.m. with  
EVENINGS & WEEKENDS at 310 Duke Street, Monday  
Benediction at 8:15 a.m. 
to Friday, 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
BAPTISMS    THE BASILICA SCHOOL OF ST. MARY  
Sunday, 2:15 p.m. Please call Parish Office to register in advance   (Pre-K - 8th grade)  
and obtain requirements for godparents, etc.  400 Green Street, Alexandria, VA 22314  
  Mrs. Janet Cantwell, Principal 
M (703) 549-1646  
ARRIAGES   
www.smsva.org 
Please contact Parish Priest a minimum of 6 months before possible  [email protected]    
wedding date for marriage preparation. Couples living together will  
be asked to live separately during marriage preparation.
C G I O O P A
ONSIDER  ETTING  NVOLVED IN  NE OF  UR  ARISH  POSTOLATES  
     W  ORSHIP      EDUCATIO  N & EVANGE LIZATION 
Adoration of the  Maureen Breiner  [email protected]  Adult Faith   Hilary Munger  hmunger 
Blessed Sacrament  Formation, CCD,  @stmaryoldtown.org 
12:30 -7:30 p.m.   RCIA  703.836.4100 x 3033 
on Wednesdays 
Eucharistic Apostles   Harry and Lynne  [email protected] 
Altar Servers  Elena Otero-Bigg  [email protected]  of Divine Mercy  Dolton  703.960.0592 
703.836.4100 x 3018 
Choice Wine Marriage  Erica Englefield   StmarysChoiceWine 
Children’s Mass  Claire Schwab  cschwab  Enrichment Program  and Ann Somerset  @hotmail.com 
9 a.m. Sundays, school  @claireschwab.com 
year, school gym  Legion of Mary  Fr. Andrew  Frandrew 
@stmaryoldtown.org 
Marian Singers  Jo-Ann Hovey  canadiansongbird  703.836.4100 
8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass  @verizon.net 
Secular Franciscan  Sadie Martins  [email protected] 
Lectors  Laurie Schultz  lector_St_Marys  Order 
@comcast.net 
SPecial REligious   Mary Froehlich  mary.m.froehlich 
Mary Martha Guild  Christine Kleiber  [email protected]  Development (SPRED)    @gmail.com 
For children  703.836.6414 
Nocturnal Adoration  Helen Lynch  helenlynch21 
Society  @gmail.com  That Man Is You  Wayne Cimons  tmiystmaryoldtown 
@gmail.com 
Rosary Prayer Group  Call Parish Office  703.836.4100 
Walking with Purpose  Barbara Dwyer   stmaryswwp 
Sacristans  Steve Young  Asyoung001  and Julie Guiffre  @gmail.com 
@gmail.com 
  F  ELLOWSHIP  
Sanctuary Society  Jill Stanton  [email protected] 
American Heritage  Beth Ann Garcia  [email protected] 
Schola Cantorum  David Elliott  delliott  Girls Troop 0325    202.468.8147 
10 a.m. Sunday Mass  @stmaryoldtown.org 
Ancient Order   Terry Riley  [email protected] 
Ushers  Randolph MacPherson  macpherson  of Hibernians 
@halloransage.com 
Boy Scout Troop 301  Dan Scheeler  [email protected] 
      S  ERVICE   
Catholic Daughters   Debbie Weatherly  daw1715250 
of the Americas  @gmail.com 
ALIVE!   Greg Smith  alive.saintmarys 
Court Kavanaugh #54 
Alexandrians   @gmail.com 
InVolved Ecumenically  Catholic Mom’s   Beth Ann Garcia  [email protected] 
Book Club  202.468.8147 
Bereavement   Kitty Guy  [email protected] 
Committee    703.765.9478  Cub Scout Pack 301  Mark Kramer  [email protected] 
Receptions after funerals  Margaret Susank  [email protected] 
703.706.8095  CYO Sports  Eric Rizzo  [email protected] 
Carpenter’s Shelter  Ed Velarde  evelarde  Girl Scouts  Alice Goulet  downeytwina 
@eaglebankcorp.com    @comcast.net 
Julie Kelly  [email protected] 
Christ House  Rita Meyer  703.768.3482 
Janet Watkins  703.836.1265  Jr. Catholic Daughters  Kathryn Doherty  kathryndoherty 
Girls grades 2-8  @gmail.com 
Gabriel Project   Barbara Furey  barbarafurey29  202.270.6008 
Pro-life pregnancy help  @gmail.com 
Knights of Columbus  Bill Beach  wbeachkoc459 
Jail Ministry  Chris Lewis  703.360.7214  www.kofc459.org  @gmail.com 
Alexandria City 
Praying College Moms  Luanne Griffin  [email protected] 
Pro-Life Activities  Melinda and Chuck  StMOTProLife 
Zakrzwski  @gmail.com  St. Mary’s Play Group  Jen Retz  saintmarystots 
@gmail.com 
Shut-In Visitation  Call Parish Office  703.836.4100 
Sts. Ann and Joachim  Barbara Juszczyk  barbaraj.seniors 
Society of St.   Jim Larocco  [email protected]  Society Seniors 55+  @aol.com 
Vincent de Paul 
Youth & Young  Arragon Perrone  aperrone 
Sunrise Retirement  Alicia Keller  [email protected]  Adults  @stmaryoldtown.org 
Home   703.309.9247  703.836.4100 x 3024 
1st Friday Communion 
Woodbine   Tom Hasbrouck  703.329.1371  Learn more about our parish  
Rehabilitation Center  APOSTOLATES  at www.stmaryoldtown.org.
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Oremus pro invicem.  
“Let us pray for each other.” 
Father Edward C. Hathaway 
LAETARE SUNDAY VESPERS 
Today, March 11, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, is tradition-
ally known as Laetare Sunday. “Laetare” is the first word 
of the entrance antiphon in Latin and means Rejoice! 
This is a day of joyful anticipation of 
Easter, now just three weeks away. 
2018 V B S
ACATION  IBLE  CHOOL  The austerity of Lent is relaxed briefly 
June 25-29   and flowers are permitted on the altar. 
  The penitential violet vestments yield 
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week-long camp   to the more cheerful rose at this  
held annually that teaches children the importance   mid-point in Lent. 
of faith in their lives. Throughout the week, they learn   
about how to pray and serve one another,   This Laetare Sunday evening, we will celebrate Solemn 
as well as interact and play fun games.  Vespers in the Extraordinary Form at 7 p.m. in the  
This year, St. Mary’s VBS is June 25-29   Basilica. Leading our prayers will be the Canons Regular 
in the school gym at 400 Green Street.   of the New Jerusalem Chorus, sponsored with us by the 
Register your child at:  Institute of Catholic Culture. A reception will follow in the 
https://stmaryoldtown.org/vacation-bible-school/  Lyceum Auditorium. Please join us for this exceptional 
  spiritual experience as we continue our journey toward 
We also need adult and youth volunteers (8th graders  the glory of Easter. 
and older).  If you are interested in volunteering,    
please contact Hilary Munger at 703.836.4100   CONGRATULATIONS  
or [email protected].  TO OUR NEWLY CONFIRMED 
All children who register and have one family   Congratulations to the 117 students from our Basilica 
member volunteer get to attend VBS free!  School of St. Mary and those in our CCD program who 
were confirmed here on March 5 by Bishop Burbidge. 
The names of our newly confirmed are listed on page 7. 
Please pray for them as they begin this new chapter in 
their life of faith. 
 
COVERING THE CRUCIFIX  
& SACRED IMAGES 
When you arrive for Sunday Mass next weekend, you 
will see our crucifix, statues and other images veiled with 
beautiful, deep violet cloth. They will remain covered until 
Confession is an act of honesty and courage,   the end of the celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good 
an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin,   Friday, March 30. 
to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God.    
— Pope St. John Paul  II  The cloth coverings dramatically remove from our sight 
  the familiar sacred images that give us consolation and 
As part of the Light is ON for You initiative   comfort when we spend time here. Because we can no 
of the Archdiocese of Washington and the   longer see the physical images in the coming weeks, it is 
Diocese of Arlington, the doors here at the   hoped we can focus with greater attention on the gift and 
Basilica of St. Mary are open for quiet prayer   meaning of Christ’s Passion. That will give us even more 
and the Sacrament of  Reconciliation   reason for joy as we celebrate Jesus Christ’s redemptive 
from 6:30 to 8 p.m.   victory at Easter. 
on Wednesdays during Lent. 
 
All Catholic churches throughout the DC metro area 
are participating in this program.  For a Confession 
Finder Map with times and locations, go to 
Follow Father Hathaway on Twitter  
www.thelightison.org. 
@fatherehathaway to receive daily quotes 
 on Scripture and the Saints!
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IN OUR PRAYERS 
D M I
AILY  ASS  NTENTIONS 
WE WELCOME THROUGH BAPTISM: 
 
Aiden Christopher Hansen and Timothy Myron Plack 
Sunday, March 11 
7 a.m.    Danice Calderon 
8:30 a.m.   Dorothy Marie Woods  PRAY FOR THE ILL, INCLUDING: 
9 a.m. (School)  Roy Albert Perrin  Dutch Anderson, Suzanne Aragona, Virgil Berend,  
10 a.m.   Freida and Joseph Hartz  Julianne Berg, Nancy Blackburn, Mary Claire Bright,  
11:30 a.m.  Special Intention: Living and Deceased   Isabel Bucciante, Isaac Buttie, Chris Connelly,  
    Members of the Blazevich Family  Bridget Cummins, Michael Friedson, Rachel Gazdick,  
1 p.m.    Peter Cernansky  Doris Gillis, Tom Hasbrouck, Michael Henderson,  
5 p.m.    Parishioners of St. Mary  Ronald Henry, Brittany Henshaw, Anne Kelly, Lori  
  Mackey, Bobby Mahoney, Sarah Dawn Medina, Janice 
Monday, March 12  Melone, Terry Nunan, Thomas Parker, Jeffrey Petrino,  
6:30 a.m.  Lt. Col. Frank T. Kaczmarek  Tom Poturalski, Susan Rasmus, Katherine Rolle,  
8 a.m.    Fr. Gregory G. Hart  Jim Rooney, Teddy Schwab, John Soos,  
12:10 p.m.  Bob McCullough  Veronica Sparks, Olga Teer, Randy Weber,  
    Leesa Weiss and Kimberley Ross Weston  
Tuesday, March 13   
6:30 a.m.  Michael Ross  To add or remove a name, contact the Parish Office at 
8 a.m.    Elaine Arberg  703.836.4100. Names of the ill are listed for approximately  
four weeks unless we are notified otherwise. 
12:10 p.m.  Ann Marie O’Connor 
 
 
Wednesday, March 14  PRAY FOR THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: 
6:30 a.m.  Special Intention: Kathryn B. Jessey    Pat McDonough, Judith McKeon and Denis Murphy 
8 a.m.    Special Intention: Stacy and Gary Bates   
12:10 p.m.  Joan Nolan  PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY 
  & CIVILIAN MEMBERS SERVING 
Thursday, March 15 
IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING: 
6:30 a.m.  Special Intention: Michael Cummins 
Michael Andriani, Fr. Jason C. Burchell, Casey  
8 a.m.    Special Intention: George Edward Stelluto 
Chandler, Matthew Constantino, Peter Culbert, Kevin  
12:10 p.m.  George Mulligan 
Gallagher, Jeremy Hill, Jenna Kling, Caitlin Callaghan  
 
Martins, Mark Martins, Nathan Martins, Mitchell  
Friday, March 16 
Mehaffey, Hannah Martins Miller, Joshua Parker, Edward 
6:30 a.m.  Special Intention: Our President, Cabinet 
Joseph Parry III, Chris Quayle, Eric Satterthwaite,  
    and Elected Officials 
Michael Stabile Jr., Patricia Stabile and Brian Wong 
8 a.m.    Jennie Mae Basila 
 
12:10 p.m.  Sandra Ormsby 
This list includes active military and civilians in service.  
  Please call 703.836.4100 to add or remove names. 
Saturday, March 17 
8:30 a.m.  Gregory Underwood 
PRAY FOR A PRIEST 
5 p.m. Vigil  Marilupe Ortiz Travieso 
Please pray for the following priests  
                   
of our Arlington Diocese during the coming week: 
Sunday, March 18 
March 12 — Rev. Scott Sina 
7 a.m.    Parishioners of St. Mary 
March 13 — Rev. Charles C. Smith 
8:30 a.m.   John E. Gillick 
March 14 — Rev. Terry W. Specht (Ret.) 
9 a.m. (School)  Lt. Col. Frank T. Kaczmarek 
March 15 — Rev. Daniel S. Spychala 
10 a.m.   Tobias S. G. Naegele 
March 16 — Rev. Terrence R. Staples 
11:30 a.m.  Kay Sullivan 
March 17 — Rev. Stefan P. Starzynski 
1 p.m.    John L. Wilmot 
March 18 —  Rev. Michael G. Taylor 
5 p.m.    Ann Muckerman 
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS 
HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR MARCH  God did not send the Son into the world to  
Formation in Spiritual Discernment.    condemn the world, but in order that the world  
That the Church may appreciate the urgency  might be saved through Him.  
of formation in spiritual discernment, both   Are you being invited to share the mission of Jesus  
on the personal and communitarian levels.  as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life?  
Contact Fr. J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514  
or [email protected].
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WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP 
                      TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS 
The Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form (Tridentine or Tra-
ditional Latin Mass) will be celebrated at the Basilica of St. 
Mary at 7:30 p.m. on  Friday, March 16. Our celebrant will 
be Fr. Brian Sanderfoot. Missals are provided with the Mass  
parts in Latin and English. 
ST. MARY SENIORS TRIP IN APRIL 
Wednesday, April 11:   St. Mary’s senior group, the Sts. 
Anne and Joachim Society, has planned a trip to the Nation-
al Geographic to see the "Tomb of Christ" and the "Day to 
Night" (photography/Stephen Wilkes) Exhibits.  $10 admis-
sion, plus bus $10 members/$15 nonmembers.  Limited 
number of tickets.  To reserve a spot on the bus or for more 
information, contact Barbara Juszczyk at 703.683.6834.    
Join us on Fridays during Lent 
(except Good Friday) 
 
LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS 
6 p.m. in the Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street 
 
STATIONS OF THE CROSS (with Confessions) 
7 p.m. in the Basilica, 310 South Royal Street
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SERVICE, EDUCATION & EVANGELIZATION 
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS MONTHLY MEETING  SUPPORTING CHRISTIANS  
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA), Court Ka- IN THE HOLY LAND 
vanaugh #54, a group dedicated to charity, will hold its next  This weekend, March 17 and 18, you will see a display of 
monthly membership meeting on Monday, March 12, at 7  beautiful, handmade, olivewood carvings from the Holy Land 
p.m. (please note new meeting time) in the Holy Family Au- outside the Basilica following Mass. The carvings are made 
ditorium at the Lyceum.  There will be a Meet  by the Christians of Bethlehem who use them as their 
& Greet social preceding the meeting at 6:30  source of income. These brothers 
p.m.   All women interested in learning about  and sisters of ours are enduring 
or joining the CDA are invited to attend.  Ques- great hardships due to the volatile 
tions? Contact CDA Regent Debbie Weatherly  situation in their home country. 
at [email protected].  Christians used to be more than 37 percent of the popula-
tion in the Holy Land. Today, they are less than 1 percent 
because of the ongoing  unrest. YOU can support them by 
FORMED.ORG A comprehensive, FREE, online   purchasing their artwork. 
library of Catholic resources at FORMED.ORG.  
CATHOLIC DISTANCE UNIVERSITY COURSES 
Click “Sign In” and enter our parish code 7M63PY. 
Join the inspiring instructors at Catholic Distance University 
(CDU) for a faith-filled journey of discovery. Enroll in an 
online independent study course and study anytime, any-
ST. MARY PARISH STAFF  where! You can find a complete list of CDU courses  at 
www.cdu.catalog.instructure.com/.  Use  Promo  Code 
  Sheena Byrne, Receptionist 
CDU15ARLINGTON when registering to qualify for the Ar-
  703.836.4100 x 3015 / [email protected] 
lington Diocese discount rate of $30. 
  David Elliott, Director of Music 
  703.836.4100 x 3019 / [email protected] 
L  D   
ENTEN AY
  Ryan Farrell, Assistant Director of Religious Education 
  703.836.4100 x 3023 / [email protected] 
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OF ECOLLECTION  
  Carmen Federle, Parish Liaison to Diocesan Office  
  for the Protection of Children and Young People   W  
FOR OMEN
  [email protected] 
PRAYER, FASTING & ALMSGIVING  
  John Harchick, Director of Facilities 
  703.836.4100 x 3021 / [email protected]   IN THE EUCHARISTIC TONE 
with Rev. Paul Scalia  
  Mariane Leite, Assistant Director of Youth & Young Adults 
  703.836.4100 x 3030 / [email protected]  Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, Diocese of Arlington 
 
  John Lilly, Director of Communications and Evangelization  Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas 
  703.836.4100 x 3009 / [email protected] 
 
  Emily Liutkus, Bookkeeper   Thursday, March 15 
  703.836.4100 x 3010 / [email protected]   9:30 a.m.  Coffee & Donuts 
10 a.m.  First Reflection 
  Diane Maple, Bulletin Editor  
  703.836.4100 x 3032 / [email protected]  10:30 a.m.  Break 
10:45 a.m.  Second Reflection 
  Hilary Munger, Director of Religious Education 
11:15 a.m.  Silent Prayer & Confessions 
  703.836.4100 x 3033 / [email protected] 
12:10 p.m.  Mass (lunch to follow) 
  Elena Otero-Bigg, Office Manager/Assistant to the Rector  1:15 p.m.  Third Reflection, Q&A 
  703.836.4100 x 3018 / [email protected] 
2 p.m.  Depart 
  Arragon Perrone, Director of Youth and Young Adults    
  703.836.4100 x 3024 / [email protected]  $20 for CDA members; $25 for non-CDA 
 
  Naomi Roberts, Administrative Assistant 
For more information, contact Maria Sabio,  
  703.836.4100 
703.329.0011 or [email protected].  
  Kristin Smith, Office Administrator   Send your check to Martha Dreon,  
  703.836.4100 x 3029 / [email protected]  108 Quay Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 
([email protected]) 
  Trish Weiler, Director of Finance 
 
  703.836.4100 x 3011 / [email protected]
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AROUND OUR PARISH 
SANCTUARY FLOWERS. A contribution for  
2018 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal 
flowers this weekend at the altar of repose was 
made by The Eric Kleiber Family in honor   Living in Faith~Giving in Gratitude 
of the marriage of Thomas and Brigette Kleiber.  The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal is well underway!  
Every St. Mary’s household is encouraged to support  
it to the extent they are able.  The BLA funds  
CATHOLIC MOMS BOOK CLUB 
many programs, services and ministries aiding  
Our book for March is Fleming Rutledge's The Crucifixion: 
people in need and furthering the Gospel mission  
Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ.  We'll meet at the 
Fr. Rankin House, 314 Duke Street, on Tuesday, March 20  of Jesus Christ in our diocese. 
at 7 p.m.  Please RSVP if you plan to attend to Beth Ann at  To participate, click on the yellow BLA tab at  
[email protected].  www.stmaryoldtown.org.  
Thank you! 
FAITH DIRECT  
Join St. Mary parishioners using Faith Direct for easy,  
automated giving.  It’s secure, convenient, no cost to you  You may place last year’s Palm 
and the program provides a great benefit to our parish.    Sunday palms in the baskets  
Sign up today at www.faithdirect.net.  that are located at the back of  
Our parish code is VA713.   the Basilica. 
Congratulations to the students from our school and CCD program who were 
confirmed by Bishop Burbidge here at the Basilica of St. Mary on March 5. 
Please pray for these young people! 
Abigail Adams  Liam Gallagher  John Loughlin   
Charles Augustine  Marguerite Gately  Hannah Lytle   
Abigail Baker  Thomas Gatjanis  Erin Machado   
Charlotte Ballard  Matthew Giblin  Kelly McCormack   
James Barker  Allen Greenwood  John McGuinness  Mary Rutherford 
Christopher Bright  John Grzebien  Patrick McLaughlin  Sydney Sacha 
Jessica Carlo  Morgan Gueli  Michael Meehan  Sarah Santos Golriz 
Nicholas Carosi  Matthew Gustafson  Peter Mildrew  Peyton Schaller 
Madeline Carr  Iain Hill  Colin Miller  Louann Schropp 
Alexander Catanzaro  Patricia Hiyama  Paul Miller  Katharine Scolese 
Joseph Charuhas  Daniel Holden  Camille Moran  Jackson Scontras 
John Christmas  Sydney Holsclaw  Sophia Mullaney  Ella Scontras 
Nina Cirenza  Jackson Hoover  John Murphy  Matthew Sendi 
Joseph Cooney  Patrick Hoover  Caroline Naegele  Mary Shea 
Carolyn Corallo  Reagan Houser  Jane Newell  Juliette Shea 
Cole Cosby  Sadie Jones  Lily Nicholson  Hope Sheridan 
Esme Damico-Lassman  John Jones  Molly O'Brien  Timothy Sloan 
Vincent Di Nicolantonio  Estella Kathman  Annabelle O'Keefe  Milner (Sam) Sommers 
Adam DiZinno  Kieran Kelleher  Ryan Osinski  Charles Symington III 
Joseph DiZinno  Kaitlin Kessmeier  Alexandra Oswald  Lillian Taylor 
Samuel Dorris  Mackenzie King  George Pacious  Margaret Taylor 
Rowan Dorrler  Bradley Klinck  Fiona Pacious  Jack Teipe 
Quinn Dougherty  Abigail Koehler  Gabriella Pantaleo  Gabrielle Theunissen 
Lila Doyle  Sofia Landivar  Ashlynn Parker  Nicholas Trainer 
Aidan Dwyer  Carter Lawrence  Thomas Paxton  Catherine Vickery 
Aidan Fischer  Graham Lawrence  Aaron Phillips  Madeline Walsh 
Carson Foley  Tyler Lawrence  Isabella Polverino  Luke Wood 
Juliette Fore  Isabella Leathers  Amelia Putnam  Maxwell Zummo 
James Francone  Conrad Lehmkuhler  Brendan Putnam 
Kylah Franklin  Lauren Loesch  Emma Rice 
Penelope Gallagher  John Lohrer  Grant Ruhlen
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AROUND OUR PARISH & BEYOND 
PRAYING COLLEGE MOMS 
Are you the mom of a college-aged young adult? Join a new 
apostolate here at St. Mary, Praying College Moms. The 
group is dedicated to fostering fellowship through prayer and 
The Basilica of St. Mary has been assigned specific days  
shared experiences, focusing on the joys and challenges of 
for our parishioners to pray at the abortion clinic on  
being the mother of a college-aged student. All moms are 
Duke Street during the 40 Days For Life prayer vigil:  
welcome! The group meets monthly. Next meeting is Thurs-
Tuesday, March 13 and Monday, March 19,  
day, March 15 at 9 a.m.,  in the Fr. Rankin House at 314 
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please sign up at: 
Duke Street. Questions? Contact [email protected]. 
https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/alexandria/ 
(Also, Saturday, March 17, is our normal third Saturday  
 DIOCESAN MASS  
hour of prayer at the clinic starting about 9:15 a.m.)   
& ANOINTING OF THE SICK 
For more information, contact Melinda Zakrzwski  
The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arling-
at 703.624.1684 or [email protected]. 
ton, will celebrate a special Mass and Anointing of the Sick 
of the Diocese on Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Am-
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS 
brose Catholic Church, 3901 Woodburn Road, Annandale.   
Did you know the Basilica of St. Mary has an American Her-
All members (and companions) of the Diocese who are sick 
itage Girls troop?  AHG is a Christian scouting option for girls 
or  physically/mentally  challenged  are  invited  to  attend.  
ages 5-18.  We meet twice a month for badge work, field 
Lunch will follow for all attendees, provided by the Knights 
trips and just plain fun, all in a faith-based environment.  For  
and Dames from the Northern Virginia Region of the Sover-
additional information, please contact Beth Ann Garcia at 
eign Military Hospitaller Order of Malta, Federal Association. 
[email protected]. 
There will be no charge for the lunch. Please RSVP to Laura 
Mead at 703.280.1122 or [email protected] 
with name, the number of people attending and contact  UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS  
phone number or email address.  Weekend of MARCH 11 — Catholic Relief Services 
Weekend of MARCH 18 — Easter Flowers 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT CHRIST HOUSE  Weekend of MARCH 30 — Holy Land Shrines 
St. Mary parishioners have long provided volunteer help and  Thank you, in advance, for your generosity! 
financial support for Christ House, located here in Old Town 
Alexandria.  Right  now  they  need  receptionists  for  their 
Emergency Assistance Program and volunteers to help in  SPONSOR OF THE WEEK 
the Thrift Shop. They also need Spring clothing donations. If  Thank you to Clarke & Sampson for advertising  
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Sun March 11  Mon March 12  Tue March 13  Wed March 14  Thu March 15  Fri March 16  Sat March 17 
Mass  Mass  Mass  Mass  Mass  Mass  Mass 
7 a.m.  6:30 a.m.  6:30 a.m.  6:30 a.m.  6:30 a.m.  6:30 a.m.  8:30 a.m. 
8:30 a.m.  8 a.m.  8 a.m.  8 a.m.  8 a.m.  8 a.m.  5 p.m. (Vigil)  
9 a.m. (school)   12:10 p.m.  12:10 p.m.  12:10 p.m.  12:10 p.m.  12:10 p.m.  Confessions 
10 a.m.  Confessions  Confessions  Confessions  Confessions  Confessions  9 a.m. 
11:30 a.m.  After 12:10 p.m.   After 12:10 p.m.  After 12:10 p.m.  After 12:10 p.m.  After 12:10 p.m.  and 4 p.m. 
1 p.m.  Mass  Mass  Mass and   Mass  Mass and 7 p.m.   
5 p.m.    The Message   6:30-8 p.m.   Day of   Soup Supper  
Laetare Sunday  of Fatima Talk  (The Light Is  Recollection  6 p.m. Lyceum  
Solemn   11 a.m. Lyceum  ON for You)  for Women  Stations of the 
Vespers  (Registration  Adoration   9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.  Cross  
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Hour    Latin Mass 
Holy Hour  7:30 p.m. 
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