Our Lady of Hope January 17, 2021

“But pray, my children. God will hear you in a little while. My son allows Himself to be moved with compassion.”

The message of our Blessed Mother to the children of Pontmain, France

January 17, 1871

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church 46639 Algonkian Parkway Potomac Falls, VA 20165

ourladyofhope.net

Pastor Reverend Anthony J. Killian

Parochial Vicar Reverend Jordan M. Willard Deacon Deacon Marco M. Rajkovich

Parish Office Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 703-433-6770

Religious Education Office Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 703-433-6564

Our Lady of Hope Catholic School

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46633 Algonkian Parkway Potomac Falls, VA 20165 703-433-6760 ourladyofhopeschool.net school@ourladyofhope.net

Principal Mary Beth Pittman

Office Manager Angela Matzke

5:00 p.m. (Vigil) 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m. until line ends 9:00 a.m. until line ends

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses Saturday Sunday Daily Masses Monday-Saturday

Sacrament of Penance Thursdays Saturdays By appointment: Call the office to schedule.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays

Rosary Preceding the 8:30 a.m. daily Mass

Parish Registration We invite you to register as part of our parish community. Forms are available in the parish office or in the in the narthex.

Formed.org Parish Code: D M W Y B P FaithDirect Parish ID: VA79

Text-to-Give: Text the amount you would like to give to 703-343-9211.

Live stream Schedule: ourladyofhope.net/stream Sunday: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

Fr. Anthony Killian Pastor x138 frkillian@ourladyofhope.net

Fr. Jordan Willard Parochial Vicar x128 frwillard@ourladyofhope.net

Jackie Regan Director of Religious Ed. x124 jregan@ourladyofhope.net

Lisa Orosa Religious Ed. Assistant x129 lorosa@ourladyofhope.net

Pat Sabas Business Manager x140 psabas@ourladyofhope.net

Alfonso Peña Facilities Manager x131 apena@ourladyofhope.net

Suzanne Yerks Director of Music x134 syerks@ourladyofhope.net

Laurie Berstene Parish Secretary x126 secretary@ourladyofhope.net

Shaun Silk Youth Ministry Assistant ssilk@ourladyofhope.net

PARISH STAFF

What does it mean to be an active Catholic? Those seeking to celebrate Marriage, have children baptized, or have a letter signed to serve as sponsors for Confirmation or Baptism should be parishioners and active, practicing Catholics. To be considered active, one must have been registered in the parish for at least three months, attend Mass regularly, and be committed to a stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. We encourage all parishioners to become active in one of the parish organizations.

In a community as large as Our Lady of Hope, our most effective means of verifying active participation is through the use of parish offertory envelopes or electronic giving, such as Faith Direct. If you choose not to participate in the support of the parish, or are unable to contribute at this time, please note your prayerful support on your envelope and place it in the weekly offertory. We will then be aware of your continued participation, and you will not be noted as "inactive" on our parish roster.

PARISH INFORMATION

Baptism & Baptism Class: Baptisms are held on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. The baptism class for parents is held one Saturday a month at 11:00 a.m. Please call the Parish Secretary to pre-register for the next available class. Sacrament of Matrimony: In accordance with the regulations of the Bishop of Arlington, couples must contact a priest and begin preparation at least six months prior to the wedding. Parish registration and active participation for a minimum of three months is required before preparation may begin. Couples who are living together will be asked to live separately during the preparation time as living together before marriage is sinful and harmful to the future marriage.

First Communion: For Children: Generally, First Communion is received when a child is in second grade. Preparation for First Communion is a two year process, and students must complete both first and second grade classes before receiving Holy Communion. Please contact the Religious Education Office with questions. Sacramental Preparation for Adults (RCIA): Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion, and/or Confirmation are invited to attend the Inquiry Class on Thursday evenings. Please contact the Parish Secretary or visit the website to register.

PREPARING FOR SACRAMENTS

Sunday, January 17: 7:30 a.m. +Thomas Ploch by the Russell Family 9:00 a.m. +Matthew Crew by the Crew Family 10:30 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory by Catherine Feeney 12:15 p.m. Mass for the People of Our Lady of Hope

Monday, January 18: 8:30 a.m. +Arthur and Constance Langley by Bill and Susan Pruzensky

Tuesday, January 19: 8:30 a.m. +Robert C. Carmack by the Carmack Family

Wednesday, January 20 St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr; St. Sebastian, Martyr 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Patricia Gilmore by the OLOH Class of 2020

Thursday, January 21 St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr 8:30 a.m. +Paul Altman, Jr. by John and Helen Grzechowiak

Friday, January 22: St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Maureen Alridge by the OLOH Class of 2020

Saturday, January 23: St. Marian Cope, Virgin 8:30 a.m. Fr. William Saunders by the Parish Staff 5:00 p.m. +Mary M. Grieco by the Jorgensen Family

To schedule a Mass for 2021, please visit the parish office. The 2022 Mass book will open in April 2021.

MASSES OF THE WEEK

Families interested in K-6th sixth grade for the 2021-2022 School Year are invit-ed to Our Lady of Hope School’s Virtual Fall Open House on Tuesday, February 2 at 9:30 a.m. We offer a strong Catholic identity and a STEM- Focused curriculum designed for success. Integrated teaching styles and a small, family-friendly atmosphere allow teachers to partner with parents and educate your child for now and for eternity. Join a conversation with our principal, participate in a Q&A, take a virtual tour, and learn more about what a Catholic education can offer your child. Registered families at Our Lady of Hope receive in-parish tuition rates. Please RSVP at ourladyofhopeschool.net/visit-us/ and put "Virtual Fall Open House RSVP" in the comments.

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

Second grade students learn about the Sacrament of Baptism with Fr. Willard

Sunday Mass If at all possible, assuming the Priest can make it to the church, regularly scheduled Mass will take place as sched-uled.

Please Note: The upper parking lot between the church and the school is supposed to be plowed first. When at-tending Mass during snow, please park on the upper lot first, so that the rest of the parking lot can be plowed ef-fectively.

Daily Mass When Loudoun County Schools are delayed or close be-cause of inclement weather, the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be cancelled.

Parish Office, Religious Education, and Parish Activities If Loudoun County Public Schools are closed for the day, close early, or cancel nighttime activities due to inclement weather (snow, ice, storm, etc.), then the Parish Office is closed. All parish activities, including Religious Education Classes, Eucharistic Adoration, and confession are can-celed and the building is closed.

Check the Cancellation Status Online The WTOP website is generally quick to post weather-related cancellations. Look for the Closings & Delays sec-tion. As mentioned above, Our Lady of Hope follows Loudoun County Public Schools.

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of Hope,

I send each of you heartfelt and joyful greetings on our par-ish feast day! Although not on the calendar of the Church in the United States, today is the memorial of Our Lady of Hope. How blessed are we to honor our Blessed Mother with this special title.

The memorial derives from an apparition of Our Lady in Pontmain, France, which took place 150 years ago on this day during the Franco-Prussian war. The town of Pontmain was in danger of being overrun by the Prussian army. Our Lady appeared to a group of six children with the simple message, “But pray my children” and “my Son allows Himself to be moved with compassion.” Meanwhile, a crowd who had formed but could not see Our Lady nevertheless sang a hymn in praise. The hymn included the words, “Mother of Hope, of name so sweet, protect our country, pray for us, pray for us!” That very day, the Prussian army received or-ders to halt their advance, and ten days later an armistice was signed. The Blessed Mother’s intercession had saved the town.

Dear brothers and sisters, Our Lady of Hope continues to intercede for her children who have confidence in her. We live in an age that is in need of hope. Let us remember that all of us who have been baptized were given the theological virtue of hope. It is the virtue by which we firmly trust that God, who is all-powerful and faithful to his promises, will in his mercy give us eternal happiness and the means to obtain it. Hope inspires confidence in God and in his goodness, power, and fidelity – and compassion. This confidence sweetens and makes bearable the hardships of life.

My friends, every age has its challenges. Ours is not charac-terized by the threat of invasion, thanks be to God. However, we are challenged by the continuing scourge of the corona-virus pandemic as well as deep divisions in our nation’s poli-tics. How are we, members of Our Lady of Hope, to re-spond? We must listen to Our Lady’s exhortation: “Pray my children.” We must also grow in confidence in God’s love for us. As members of the Church, the body of Christ, our hope is rooted in the Gospel and its message of salvation. When we remember, each one of us, that we are beloved of God, then we have nothing to fear. But let us share our hope with others through mutual respect and charity. In this way, we honor our Blessed Mother and give glory to God.

Today is also the anniversary of the dedication of Our Church. Almost everything in this church was donated by parishioners – many of whom are still with us. May we renew our gratitude to all who had a part in building this beautiful house of worship. To all of you, I express deepest thanks together with an assurance of a remembrance in my pray-ers.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Father Killian

Bishop Burbidge has retained the dispensa-tion from attending Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation for all the faithful of the Diocese during this time. If you or those for whom you care are "vulnerable" to infection or the serious effects of coronavirus, please join us via live stream.

Those who are "vulnerable" are: -over the age of 65, -have existing heart or lung conditions, -have diabetes, and/or -are otherwise immunocompromised.

If you feel sick in any way, are coughing, or are sneezing frequently, please avoid public gatherings, including liturgical celebrations. Please be sure to subscribe to our parish newsletter! Should restrictions change, this is our fastest, most reliable means of keep-ing you up-to-date. Not on the list? Sign up at tinyurl.com/OLOH-email.

There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Je-

sus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the

wedding. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to

him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, how

does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now

there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial

washings, each holding twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told them,

“Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. Then he

told them, “Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter.”

So they took it. And when the headwaiter tasted the water that

had become wine, without knowing where it came from— alt-

hough the servers who had drawn the water knew —the head-waiter called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves

good wine first, and then when people have drunk freely, an

inferior one; but you have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus

did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee and so

revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.

JOHN 2:1-11

Luke 1:46-55

R./ Hail, Virgin Mary, hope of God’s people.

RESPONSORIAL VERSE

Before all ages, in the beginning, God created me,

and through all ages I shall not cease to be.

In the holy tent I ministered before him,

and in Zion I fixed my abode.

Thus in the chosen city God has given me rest,

in Jerusalem is my domain.

I have struck root among the glorious people,

in the portion of the Lord, his heritage.

Come to me, all you that yearn for me,

and be filled with my fruits.

You will remember me as sweeter than honey, better to have than the honeycomb.

Whoever eats of me will hunger still,

whoever drinks of me will thirst for more;

whoever obeys me will not be put to shame,

whoever serves me will never fail.

SIRACH 24:9-12, 18-21

After Jesus had been taken up to heaven the apos-

tles returned to Jerusalem from the mount called

Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s

journey away.

When they entered the city they went to the upper

room where they were staying, Peter and John and

James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholo-

mew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon

the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these devot-

ed themselves with one accord to prayer, together

with some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

ACTS 1:12-14

Are you in the age group of 9 and 14 years old? Do you like basketball and challenging yourself? If so, then the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is some-thing you may want to participate in. The event is scheduled for Monday January 18, 2021 at the Our Lady of Hope Gymnasium. Our Lady of Hope Council 12791 is sponsoring the event in compliance with COVID-19 safe-ty protocols. Visit ourladyofhope.net/freethrow to request a registration form or for more information.

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This new year is filled with hope and promise – opportunities

abound to grow our vital ministries, explore new ways to share

the good news of Christ’s love, and reflect His care and mercy to those in need throughout the community. To continue to make a

difference in 2021, Our Lady of Hope Church depends on offer-

tory donations from caring individuals like you.

We prayerfully request that you consider signing up for eGiving and setting up your recurring offertory donation. You can use

eGiving from your computer, smartphone or tablet for recurring

and one-time gifts.

Sign up today by visiting membership.faith.direct/VA79, or text

Enroll to (703) 343-9211.

OFFERTORY GIVING

Please pray for all those who serve our community and country, and all the sick & homebound members of our parish. Please also pray for vocations and for all the priests in our diocese, especially our parish semi-narians: Aaron de Sa, James Joseph, and John Meyer-hofer.

For those in need of prayer: Tom Beal, Anna Carillo, Rocina Daez, Mercy Delaney, Alan Damascus, Johanna DeCrisci, Kristin Grasson, Adrian Jeffery, Zachary Jefferies, Jane Marinich, Joseph Mehan, JoAnn Nelson, Bill & Susan Pruzensky, Kathy Schmitt, Kenny and Joy Stevens, and for those whose suffering is known only to God.

For those who have died: Joan Spenser, J.J. Schindelmeiser, Eileen Friganza, Connie Hooper, and for all the Poor Souls in Pur-gatory.

Visit ourladyofhope.net/prayer to add a name to the prayer list.

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The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their January Pancake Breakfast today, Sunday, January 17. Breakfast will be available for carry-out after the morning Masses or via curbside to-go. Stop by and pick up a delicious breakfast while supporting our local Knights of Columbus Council. Your generous donations allow the Knights to give back to our parish and community in so many ways!

In January, the mailing for the 2021 Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA) will be sent to all registered diocesan households. The theme this year is “Encourage One Another by Word and Deed.” After reflecting upon the blessings that God has given you, please prayerfully consider making a pledge to this im-portant appeal that funds many programs and min-istries that serve thousands of people in our dio-cese. Together, through the BLA, let us renew our personal commitment to further-ing the Mission of our Lord Jesus throughout our diocese. You may go online to make a dona-tion at: arlingtondiocese.org or scan the QR code using your phone’s camera app.:

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