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St. Anthony April 12 - Wednesday of Holy Week 6:00 PM - Confessions 7:00 PM - Holy Mass 7:30 PM - Confessions April 13 - Holy Thursday 7:00 PM - Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Procession, Adoration until 12 Midnight April 14 - Good Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Meditations on the 7 Last Words of Christ 3:00 PM - Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Novena Prayers 3:30 PM - Good Friday Liturgy 7:00 PM - Stations of the Cross April 15 - Holy Saturday 10:00 AM - Confessions 8:30 PM - Easter Vigil Mass *Blessing of the Easter Baskets as requested after Mass ARPIL 16 - Easter Sunday 8:15 AM - Mass 10:30 AM - Mass 12:45 PM - Extraordinary Form *Blessing of the Easter Baskets as requested after Mass St. Elizabeth April 13 - Holy Thursday 7:00 PM - Holy Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Extraordinary Form (Latin) Adoration until 10:00 PM April 14 - Good Friday 12:00-3:00 PM - Meditations on the 7 Last Words of Christ with confessions available. 3:00 PM - Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Novena Prayers 3:30 PM - Good Friday Liturgy in the Extraordinary Form (Latin) 7:00 PM - Stations of the Cross in Spanish April 15 - Holy Saturday 10:00 AM - Confessions 8:30 PM - Easter Vigil Mass in the Extraordinary Form (Latin) *Blessing of the Easter Baskets as requested after Mass APRIL 16 - Easter Sunday 9:00 AM - Holy Mass 11:00 AM - Holy Mass in Spanish *Blessing of the Easter Baskets as requested after Mass Parish Announcements April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Lent Mass Changes: St. Anthony has a 5:30pm Latin Mass on Fridays during Lent. Military Prayer List Please remember to pray for 1 Lt. Chris Braccini, USA; Sully Brown, USA Boot Camp; CDR Isel Caro USN; SrA Hannah Marie Cooper, USAF; SPC Frank Creamer, USA; SA Tyler Edwards, USN; Derrick Hannick, USN; PO2 Robert McSwain, USN; SGT. Wayne A. Myers, USA; SSgt William Joseph Negahnquet, USMC; Logan Steele and all those who serve in the armed forces, especially those from the families of our Parish. If you wish to have a Mass offered for a special intention, please use the envelopes provided or contact the office. Cards are available at both churches. Readings for the 5th Week of Lent Apr 3 Monday Lenten Weekday Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 Ps 23:1-6 Jn 8:1-11 Apr 4 Tuesday St. Isidor, Bishop, Doctor of the Church Nm 21:4-9 Ps 102:2-3, 16-21 Jn 8:21-30 Apr 5 Wednesday St. Vincent Ferrer, Priest Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 (Ps)Dn 3:52-56 Jn 8:31-42 Apr 6 Thursday Lenten Weekday Gn 17:3-9 Ps 105:4-9 Jn 8:51-59 Apr 7 Friday Lenten Weekday Jer 20:10-13 Ps 18:2-7 Jn 10:31-34 Apr 8 Saturday Lenten Weekday Ez 37:21-28 (Ps) Jer 31:10-13 Jn 11:45-56 Apr 9 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mt 21:1-11 (procession) Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Phil 2:6-11 Mt 26:14—27:66 St. Elizabeth Mass Intentions Sun Apr 02 9:00am Intentions of the Celebrant 11:00am Intentions of the Celebrant Mon Apr 03 8:00am Jay D. Green (D) Tues Apr 04 8:00am Charles Yarus Wed Apr 05 8:00am Maura Snow Thur Apr 06 8:00am Mary Encinger Fri Apr 07 8:00am Laura Yarus Sat Apr 08 8:00am Sisters of the Holy Cross Handmaids 5:00pm Harvey Yarus St. Anthony Mass Intentions Sun Apr 02 8:15am Intentions of the Celebrant 10:30am People of the Parish 12:45pm Szele/Hadford Families Mon Apr 03 9:00am Mary & Vincent Bradley (D) Tues Apr 04 7:00am Mr/Mrs Russell Brown & Family Wed Apr 05 9:00am Kip Ramos (D) Thur Apr 06 9:00am Michael Wellinghurst Fri Apr 07 9:00am Fr. Ron Gripshover 5:30pm Confraternity of Christian Mothers Sat Apr 08 9:00am McKinney Goldman Good (D) 7:00pm Jim & Anna Walton (D) INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY/PARENTING THERAPY St. Elizabeth’s is hosting two trained psychologists on a regular basis. If you are interested or in need of counseling or therapy, please contact the Fredericksburg Catholic Charities office to make confidential arrangements. Ask for Dr. Michael Horne or Anne Devine at 540-371-1124. MARK YOUR CALENDARS April Sun 2, 6:45pm - Middle & High School Youth Group, St. Anthony Tue 4, 9:30am - Food distribution, St. Anthony 12:00pm - Parish Center cleaning, St. Anthony 7:00pm - 13 Tuesdays Devotion, St. Anthony 7:00pm - Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony Wed 5, 9:00am - Food distribution, St. Elizabeth 9:00am - 5:00pm - Individual/Family Counseling, St. Elizabeth 11:00am - 2:00pm - Guadalupe Free Clinic, St. Elizabeth. 4:30pm - Religious Education, St. Anthony 7:30pm - Legion of Mary, St. Anthony Thu 6, 10:15am - Legion of Mary, St. Anthony 7:00pm - Patricians, St. Anthony Fri 7, 9:30am - 5:00pm - Eucharistic Adoration, St. Anthony 9:30am - Food Distribution, St. Anthony 12:00pm - Stations of the Cross, St. Elizabeth 12:30pm - Soup & Bread, St. Elizabeth 3:00pm - Family Holy Hour, St. Anthony 4:15pm - Jr. Legion of Mary, St. Anthony 6:30pm - Stations of the Cross, St. Anthony 7:00pm - Soup Supper, St. Anthony. Hosted by Confraternity of Christian Mothers. Sat 8, 9:00am - Food distribution, St. Elizabeth 8:30am - 2:00pm - Guadalupe Free Clinic, St. Elizabeth. Sun 9, PALM SUNDAY CAR RAFFLE TICKETS Remember! All tickets must be returned by next weekend, April 10. No late tickets will be accepted. Thank you for your generosity and participation! Good luck! 13 TUESDAYS Bring your prayer intentions every Tuesday evening to St. Anthony for “13 Tuesdays Devotion” through June 6. We begin with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 7pm followed by the St. Anthony chaplet. These are 13 salutations honoring his life and virtues. Below is one of the salutations: O glorious Saint Anthony, you assisted many poor sinners to rid themselves of the heavy burden of their sins in the sacrament of penance; we beseech you, obtain for us the grace of going to confession regularly with true contrition for our sins and a real purpose of amendment. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. Many prayers have been answered through St. Anthony’s intercession. A plenary indulgence may be granted to those who attend 9 Tuesday Devotions, along with the usual conditions (intention, disposition, communion, confession and pray for the Holy Father’s intentions.) Lenten Fridays at St. Anthony 9:00am Mass 9:30am Eucharistic Adoration 5:00pm Benediction 5:30pm Latin Mass 6:30pm Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Soup Supper Fridays in Lent are days of universal abstinence. Lenten Fridays at St. Elizabeth 8:00am Mass 12:00pm Stations of the Cross 12:30pm Soup and bread CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE ONE (launched June 20, 2014 ) PLEDGED COLLECTED PERCENTAGE St. Elizabeth $295,817 $243,882 82% St. Anthony $483,277 $463,092 78% CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE TWO (launched Dec. 18, 2016 : Goal $500,00) PLEDGED COLLECTED PERCENTAGE St. Anthony $178,605 $33,555 16% PATRICIANS The Patricians topic of discussion will be vocations this Thursday, April 6 at 7pm. All Catholics are invited but nothing is required. Learn something new a the Patricians! YOUTH GROUP EVENTS April 2: Middle School and High School Youth Group meeting - 6:45 Parish Center April 9: High School Girls Discipleship meeting - contact Wendy Payne if you are interested - 540-645-2215 April 23: WorkCamp mandatory meeting - 6:45 Parish Center April 29: Middle School Bash--Contact Wendy Payne if your child is interested in attending! View a promo video at https://youtu.be/J41MtDtKcfk BISHOPS LENTEN APPEAL St. Elizabeth - 80% of goal with 47 pledges St. Anthony - 99% of goal with 87 pledges PLAN FOR GOOD FRIDAY NOW Take the day off and consecrate it to the Lord who gave His life for you on the Cross APRIL 14 Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. Are you being FORMED? Holy Week in Rome - Video Prepare for Holy by learning how Holy Week is commemorated in Rome. Hear from theologians, professors, art historians, and Vatican officials about Jesus’ last days on earth and how those moments have been relived throughout the centuries in Church ceremony and art. From the washing of the feet to the walk to Calvary, Pope Benedict XVI takes us step-by-step through these symbolic events as played out in the Eternal City. Go to the parish website at the bottom right under EVENTS and click on “Formed is here!” Then click on FORMED.org to register. Discover all the best Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks and a great selection of popular e-books — all just a click away! Parish Code: GWWK7V HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE RANGERS OF THE OLD DOMINION We are in the beginning stages of forming a program for boys ages 10-18 that will provide an alternative to the Boy Scouts of America. Two parishioners have graciously agreed to organize and lead the new troop: Mr. Sam Pitts and Mr. Robert Brooks, who come to us with a wealth of knowledge and leadership training. In an effort to build character and manly virtue they will teach our “Rangers” essential outdoor survival and camping skills that will help them to understand the value of individual responsibility and teamwork. There will be a priest spiritual director to ensure a sound religious component for this Catholic troop. Taking advantage of our prime location near so many important sites pertinent to our great Commonwealth and Country, the troop will also be immersed in the historical context. Thus the title, “The Rangers of the Old Dominion.” We will also give due attention to the historical sites of Catholicism in the region. We will be having an information night soon. In the meantime, if we have piqued your interest, please contact Fr. de Rosa at [email protected] or give a call to the office.
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St. Anthony April 12 - Wednesday of Holy Week 6:00 PM - Confessions 7:00 PM - Holy Mass 7:30 PM - Confessions
April 13 - Holy Thursday 7:00 PM - Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Procession, Adoration until 12 Midnight
April 14 - Good Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Meditations on the 7 Last Words of Christ 3:00 PM - Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Novena Prayers 3:30 PM - Good Friday Liturgy 7:00 PM - Stations of the Cross
April 15 - Holy Saturday 10:00 AM - Confessions 8:30 PM - Easter Vigil Mass *Blessing of the Easter Baskets as requested after Mass
ARPIL 16 - Easter Sunday 8:15 AM - Mass 10:30 AM - Mass 12:45 PM - Extraordinary Form *Blessing of the Easter Baskets as requested after Mass
St. Elizabeth April 13 - Holy Thursday 7:00 PM - Holy Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Extraordinary Form (Latin) Adoration until 10:00 PM April 14 - Good Friday 12:00-3:00 PM - Meditations on the 7 Last Words of Christ with confessions available. 3:00 PM - Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Novena Prayers 3:30 PM - Good Friday Liturgy in the Extraordinary Form (Latin) 7:00 PM - Stations of the Cross in Spanish
April 15 - Holy Saturday 10:00 AM - Confessions 8:30 PM - Easter Vigil Mass in the Extraordinary Form (Latin) *Blessing of the Easter Baskets as requested after Mass
APRIL 16 - Easter Sunday 9:00 AM - Holy Mass 11:00 AM - Holy Mass in Spanish *Blessing of the Easter Baskets as requested after Mass
Parish AnnouncementsApril 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Lent
Mass Changes: St. Anthony has a 5:30pm Latin Mass on Fridays during Lent.
Military Prayer ListPlease remember to pray for 1 Lt. Chris Braccini, USA; Sully Brown,USABoot Camp; CDR Isel Caro USN; SrA Hannah Marie Cooper, USAF; SPCFrank Creamer, USA; SA Tyler Edwards, USN; Derrick Hannick, USN; PO2Robert McSwain, USN; SGT. Wayne A. Myers, USA; SSgt William JosephNegahnquet, USMC; Logan Steele and all thosewho serve in the armedforces,especiallythosefromthefamiliesofourParish.
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a special intention, please use the envelopes provided or contact the office. Cards are available at both churches.
Readings for the 5th Week of Lent Apr3 MondayLentenWeekday Dn13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62Ps23:1-6Jn8:1-11Apr4 TuesdaySt.Isidor,Bishop,DoctoroftheChurch Nm21:4-9Ps102:2-3,16-21Jn8:21-30Apr5 WednesdaySt.VincentFerrer,Priest Dn3:14-20,91-92,95(Ps)Dn3:52-56Jn8:31-42Apr6 ThursdayLentenWeekday Gn17:3-9Ps105:4-9Jn8:51-59Apr7 FridayLentenWeekday Jer20:10-13Ps18:2-7Jn10:31-34Apr8 SaturdayLentenWeekday Ez37:21-28(Ps)Jer31:10-13Jn11:45-56Apr9 PalmSundayofthePassionoftheLord Mt21:1-11(procession) Is50:4-7 Ps22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24 Phil2:6-11 Mt26:14—27:66
St. Elizabeth Mass Intentions Sun Apr 02 9:00am Intentions of the Celebrant 11:00am Intentions of the Celebrant Mon Apr 03 8:00am Jay D. Green (D) Tues Apr 04 8:00am Charles Yarus Wed Apr 05 8:00am Maura Snow Thur Apr 06 8:00am Mary Encinger Fri Apr 07 8:00am Laura Yarus Sat Apr 08 8:00am Sisters of the Holy Cross Handmaids 5:00pm Harvey Yarus
St. Anthony Mass Intentions Sun Apr 02 8:15am Intentions of the Celebrant 10:30am People of the Parish 12:45pm Szele/Hadford Families Mon Apr 03 9:00am Mary & Vincent Bradley (D) Tues Apr 04 7:00am Mr/Mrs Russell Brown & Family Wed Apr 05 9:00am Kip Ramos (D) Thur Apr 06 9:00am Michael Wellinghurst Fri Apr 07 9:00am Fr. Ron Gripshover 5:30pm Confraternity of Christian Mothers Sat Apr 08 9:00am McKinney Goldman Good (D) 7:00pm Jim & Anna Walton (D)
INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY/PARENTING THERAPY St. Elizabeth’s is hosting two trained psychologists on a regular
basis. If you are interested or in need of counseling or therapy, please contact the Fredericksburg Catholic Charities office to make confidential arrangements. Ask for Dr. Michael Horne or Anne Devine at 540-371-1124.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS April
Sun 2, 6:45pm - Middle & High School Youth Group, St. Anthony Tue 4, 9:30am - Food distribution, St. Anthony 12:00pm - Parish Center cleaning, St. Anthony 7:00pm - 13 Tuesdays Devotion, St. Anthony 7:00pm - Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony Wed 5, 9:00am - Food distribution, St. Elizabeth 9:00am - 5:00pm - Individual/Family Counseling, St. Elizabeth 11:00am - 2:00pm - Guadalupe Free Clinic, St. Elizabeth. 4:30pm - Religious Education, St. Anthony 7:30pm - Legion of Mary, St. Anthony Thu 6, 10:15am - Legion of Mary, St. Anthony 7:00pm - Patricians, St. Anthony Fri 7, 9:30am - 5:00pm - Eucharistic Adoration, St. Anthony 9:30am - Food Distribution, St. Anthony 12:00pm - Stations of the Cross, St. Elizabeth 12:30pm - Soup & Bread, St. Elizabeth 3:00pm - Family Holy Hour, St. Anthony 4:15pm - Jr. Legion of Mary, St. Anthony 6:30pm - Stations of the Cross, St. Anthony 7:00pm - Soup Supper, St. Anthony. Hosted by Confraternity of Christian Mothers. Sat 8, 9:00am - Food distribution, St. Elizabeth 8:30am - 2:00pm - Guadalupe Free Clinic, St. Elizabeth. Sun 9, PALM SUNDAY
CAR RAFFLE TICKETS Remember! All tickets must be returned by next
weekend, April 10. No late tickets will be accepted. Thank you for your generosity and participation! Good luck!
13 TUESDAYS Bring your prayer intentions every Tuesday evening to St.
Anthony for “13 Tuesdays Devotion” through June 6. We begin with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 7pm followed by the St. Anthony chaplet. These are 13 salutations honoring his life and virtues. Below is one of the salutations:
O glorious Saint Anthony, you assisted many poor sinners to rid themselves of the heavy burden of their sins in the sacrament of penance; we beseech you, obtain for us the grace of going to confession regularly with true contrition for our sins and a real purpose of amendment.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. Many prayers have been answered through St. Anthony’s
intercession. A plenary indulgence may be granted to those who attend 9 Tuesday Devotions, along with the usual conditions (intention, disposition, communion, confession and pray for the Holy Father’s intentions.)
Lenten Fridays at St. Anthony 9:00am Mass
9:30am Eucharistic Adoration 5:00pm Benediction 5:30pm Latin Mass
6:30pm Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Soup Supper
Fridays in Lent are days of universal abstinence.
Lenten Fridays at St. Elizabeth 8:00am Mass
12:00pm Stations of the Cross 12:30pm Soup and bread
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE ONE (launched June 20, 2014 )
PLEDGED COLLECTED PERCENTAGE St. Elizabeth $295,817 $243,882 82% St. Anthony $483,277 $463,092 78%
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE TWO (launched Dec. 18, 2016 : Goal $500,00)
PLEDGED COLLECTED PERCENTAGE St. Anthony $178,605 $33,555 16%
PATRICIANS The Patricians topic of discussion will be vocations this
Thursday, April 6 at 7pm. All Catholics are invited but nothing is required. Learn something new a the Patricians!
YOUTH GROUP EVENTS April 2: Middle School and High School Youth Group meeting - 6:45 Parish Center April 9: High School Girls Discipleship meeting - contact Wendy Payne if you are interested - 540-645-2215 April 23: WorkCamp mandatory meeting - 6:45 Parish Center April 29: Middle School Bash--Contact Wendy Payne if your child is interested in attending! View a promo video at https://youtu.be/J41MtDtKcfk
BISHOPS LENTEN APPEAL St. Elizabeth - 80% of goal with 47 pledges St. Anthony - 99% of goal with 87 pledges
PLAN FOR GOOD FRIDAY NOW Take the day off and consecrate it to the Lord
who gave His life for you on the Cross APRIL 14
Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence.
Are you being FORMED?
Holy Week in Rome - Video
Prepare for Holy by learning how Holy Week is commemorated in Rome. Hear from theologians, professors, art historians, and Vatican officials about Jesus’ last days on earth and how those moments have been relived throughout the centuries in Church ceremony and art. From the washing of the feet to the walk to Calvary, Pope Benedict XVI takes us step-by-step through these symbolic events as played out in the Eternal City.
Go to the parish website at the bottom right under EVENTS and click on “Formed is here!” Then click on FORMED.org to register. Discover all the best Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks and a great selection of popular e-books — all just a click away! Parish Code: GWWK7V
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
RANGERS OF THE OLD DOMINION We are in the beginning stages of forming a program for boys
ages 10-18 that will provide an alternative to the Boy Scouts of America.
Two parishioners have graciously agreed to organize and lead the new troop: Mr. Sam Pitts and Mr. Robert Brooks, who come to us with a wealth of knowledge and leadership training.
In an effort to build character and manly virtue they will teach our “Rangers” essential outdoor survival and camping skills that will help them to understand the value of individual responsibility and teamwork. There will be a priest spiritual director to ensure a sound religious component for this Catholic troop.
Taking advantage of our prime location near so many important sites pertinent to our great Commonwealth and Country, the troop will also be immersed in the historical context. Thus the title, “The Rangers of the Old Dominion.” We will also give due attention to the historical sites of Catholicism in the region.
We will be having an information night soon. In the meantime, if we have piqued your interest, please contact Fr. de Rosa at [email protected] or give a call to the office.
Apr i l 2 , 2017 - F i f th Sunday of Lent
Welcome to the Catholic Parish ofSt. Elizabeth of Hungary
at the corner of Lossing & Boundary,
Colonial Beach,VA
St. Anthony of Padua at the corner of
St. Anthony’s Rd & Millbank, King George, VA
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa, V.F.
Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Joseph Kenna
Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Office Administrator: Mary Encinger
804-224-7221 or [email protected]
Director of Religious Education: Tracy Sivak
540-846-3849 or [email protected] St. Anthony Admin. Assistant: Shelley Buckles
540-848-4785 or [email protected] Mailing address for St. Elizabeth and St. Anthony:
11 Irving Avenue Colonial Beach, VA 22443 Fax : 855-224-0950
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Perspective Rendering - 2 Step Sanctuary
SANCTUARY RENOVATION AT ST. ANTHONY’S
For the past 3 years we have been developing a design to beautify the sanctuary at St. Anthony’s. Both Bishop Loverde and now Bishop Burbidge have authorized certain changes that will serve to enhance our holiest of spaces. The altar will be elevated two steps, there will be an exquisite new reredos, the altar and ambo will be made to match elegantly, and there will even be an altar rail. So far a number of you
have offered financial support for this enhancement, which we hope to execute before Advent. Note well that this effort will not conflict with the Parish Hall project (which is proceeding apace). There will be two concurrent efforts. If you wish to support the altar enhancement please contact Fr. de Rosa directly at [email protected].
Thus says the Lord GOD:
O my people, I will open your graves and have you rise from them, and bring you back to the land of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and have you rise from them, O my people! I will put my spirit in you that you may live, and I will settle you upon your land; thus you shall know that I am the LORD. I have promised, and I will do it, says the LORD. Ezekiel 37:12-14
