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Welcome to Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, a Roman Catholic Church located in Falls Church, Virginia. Saint Anthony is within the Diocese of Arlington, which is under the direction of Most Reverend Bishop Paul Loverde.
The parish encompasses an extremely diverse community located just outside of our nation's capital, Washington DC. Our pastor is Rev. Horace "Tuck" Grinnell. Please do not hesitate to contact the parish if you have any questions. We invite you to join our community.
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Food for the Poor Feeling welcomed and connected to the community is a very important step in helping each person to commit to loving and serving each other. The opportunities to live and grow at Saint Anthony of Padua parish are far-reaching. We sincerely hope that the information you find in this web site is helpful to you. Please let us know if you find any errors or would like us to expand our content in certain areas. Thank you very much for visiting, and God Bless!
ALL PARISH MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED TODAY DUE TO THE SNOW.
PARISH HOPES:
1. Have everyone work for the passage of a comprehensive immigration reform bill.
2. Support youth access to, and pursuit of, higher education.
3. Develop unity among cultures and groups (i.e., united in ministry, prayer, and evangelization).
From the Pastor's Desk
February 7 , 2010
Dear Friends:
COMMIT TO THE BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL CHARITY IS FAITH IN ACTION
This coming weekend at all the Masses every parishioner will have the opportunity to support the 2010 Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA). At each Mass we will listen to Bishop Loverde talk about how important our support for this Appeal is and how our sacrificial giving will support the tens of thousands of people that the Diocese reaches out to each year. Please be as generous as possible.
"THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU" WEDNESDAY EVENING CONFESSIONS DURING LENT
This Lent we want to encourage Catholics to return to the healing, merciful Sacrament of Penance. We will begin the extra confession times on Ash Wednesday. Each Wednesday thereafter, confessions will be heard from 6:30 to 7:00 PM and then again after the 7 PM Mass until 8 PM. Please encourage friends and family to take advantage of this additional opportunity to receive the healing power of God.
RENE SANCHEZ BECOMES A SECULAR FRANCISCAN
Last Sunday, January 31, at the 3:30 PM Mass René Sánchez, one of our ushers, made his Profession for Life to the Third Franciscan Order of St. Francis. This was a wonderful opportunity for the community to witness one young man's willingness to take on this responsbility and commitment to God. When you see René, congratulate him and keep him in your prayers. If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a secular Franciscan, call Fr. Moises at 202-812-0580.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT -- A TRUE BLESSING!
On Saturday, January 23, 60 of our candidates for Confirmation participated in a retreat in preparation for reception of the Sacrament in May. Lia Salinas, our Director of Religious Education, shared with me some of the comments made by the Confirmandi:
- What I'm taking away from this retreat is that God will always be with me no matter what, even if I think He is not.
- It helped me to understand how I can change to be a better person.
- I am glad I was here and I will take God's love with me always.
- Great talks, helped me realize I can talk to God whenever.
- I liked it becuase they were encouraging us to volunteer and do service work even after we get confirmed.
Many thanks to the wonderful group of catechists and volunteers who facilitated the retreat. Please keep all of the candidates and their families in your prayers.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES START!
MaryLou Miller will facilitate Adult Confirmation classes for anyone who has been Baptized and received First Communion, but has not been confirmed. For more information, contact MaryLou at 703-536-3194 or mlcmiller@verizon.net.
SECOND COLLECTION FOR ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HERALD
Due to the weather, you may have missed this weekend's second collection to help offset the cost to the parish for the Arlington Catholic Herald ($25,840 this year). Please contribute the next time you are at Mass. If you are not receiving the Herald and would like to, please call the Parish Office (703-820-7111) to have your name put on the subscription list. The cost is $22 per year. If you are receiving the Herald and do not want to, please call the Parish Office to have your name removed from the list.
OVER $62,000 COLLECTED FOR HAITI -- CAMPAIGN CONTINUES
Please do not forget our brothers and sisters in Haiti who are still struggling to combat the devastation of the recent earthquake. If you have not had a chance to make a donation, envelopes can be found in the back of the church, or put in your own envelope marked "Haiti Relief."
Rev. Horace "Tuck" Grinnell
Your Invited Friday Senior Lunch -- Responding to Cardiac Emergencies
The February luncheon wil be held on next Friday, February 12 due to the snow, immediately following the Noon Mass. We will meet in room 12 of the parish school. The health topic will be "Responding to Cardiac Emergencies." If you need a ride, call Georgine Redmond in Parish Nurse Ministry at 703-820-7111 ext. 111.
Ron Vincoli Memorial Healthy Heart Fair
Please come to the Healthy Heart Fair on Sunday, February 14, in Hofbauer Hall of the school from Noon to 4 PM. This event honors a beloved parishioner who died this past year, and who was a volunteer in the Parish Nurse Ministry. The Fair begins with an initial assessment of cardiac risk, blood-pressure measurement, cholesterol and glucose screening for those who need it, nutrition counseling, height, weight, body mass index, health education and counseling in exercise, stress management, smoking cessation, diabetes, and cholesterol stroke prevention. ALL ARE FREE. Incentive prizes will be awarded for participation. Participants will be referred to appropriate health-care resources as needed. In case of inclement weather, the event will be re-scheduled. For further information, call Virginia Mullin in Parish Nurse Ministry at 703-820-7111, ext. 111.
Sign Up for Mammogram
Mammograms will be offered through the GW Mammovan program on March 18. This is a screening mammogram for women age 40 and over who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months, not experienced breast symptoms like pain or lump, not previously been treated for breast cancer and who have a primary-care physician (if you do not, we will help you get enrolled in a local clinic). Sign- up will begin on January 10, from Noon to 1 PM in Room 1. Sign-ups will occur each of the following Sundays, at the same time and place until appointments are taken. For more information, call Georgine Redmond in Parish Nurse Ministry, 703-810-7111, ext. 111.
What's Next for Us? Autumn Club Meeting -- February 8
The next meeting of the Autumn Club will be held on Monday, February 8, at 2 PM in Room 17 of the school. The topic this month will be "What's Next for Us?" Fr. Grinnell will join the group for a discussion of what members feel is needed and important for their membership in the Club. Come meet with your old friends and make some new ones.
Food Pantry -- Keep Thinking Red!
Thanks to all those who purchased meals from California Pizza Kitchen in Pentagon City on January 18. Our fundraiser generated $125 for the Food Pantry. We continue to need donations of canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce and canned soup. We also need warm clothing for the Clothes Closet.
Natural Family Planning Classes
The Couple-to-Couple League offers Natural Family Planning (NFP) classes throughout No. VA. Classes usually consist of three -- 2 1/2 hour session, spaced one month apart. Cost for the course and materials is $135 per couple. Classes begin at St. Thomas More Cathedral on Sunday February 14, at 7 PM. Contact Peter and Majorie Hickman at loyalscout@hotmail.com or 703-528-0297 to register.
Here at St. Anthony's Saturday Computer Classes -- Feb. 6 & 13 -- Free
A two-day class on very basic computer skills will be offered by the Computer Technology Center Ministry on February 6 and 13, starting at 12 Noon and ending at 4 PM. They will be held in the computer lab of Corpus Christi School. The course will include the use of the computer mouse, basic keyboarding, the internet, e-mail, and some word processing. Space is limited to 18 students (adults only) and is free of charge, so register early. Registration forms will be available at the Front Office. Please call Lorni Dillion at 703-845-2824 for more information or to register.
Bishop's Lenten Appeal -- Charity is Faith in Action
Next week every parishioner will have the opportunity to support the 2010 Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA). During Mass you will receive information and a pledge card for you to fill out. Please take time this week to prayerfully consider your gift amount for the BLA.
Good Pay -- Flexible Hours: Help Wanted! No. Virginia Census-Takers
Every ten years, a census of our population is conducted. The results help determine how federal funds are spent in our community on things like roads, parks and other public services, as well as our representation in government. As a census-taker, you will help to make sure that everyone is counted.
A 2010 Census job offers good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and the chance to work independently in your own community. For the 2010 Census, thousands of census-takers are needed for temporary jobs. It's possible that you would work in your own community and earn $20 per hour. For more information, including a practice test, contact www.2010censusjobs.gov or call the toll-free jobs line at 1-866-861-2010. Call soon.
Starting February 8 Adult Confirmation Classes—Plan Ahead
The Parish will be offering Adult Confirmation Classes in February 2010. The first session will be on Monday, February 8, in Room 4 from 7:30 to 9 PM. For additional information, please contact MaryLou Miller at 703-536-3197 or mlcmiller@verizon.net.
Visit Our School February 4 -- Corpus Christi School Open House
Corpus Christi School will hold an evening Open House on Thursday, February 4 from 6 to 8 PM. Prospective families will be able to tour the Early Childhood Center (Preschool through Kindergarten), as well as the Elementary Campus (Grades 1 through 8). Year-round daycare, part- and full-time preschool, before- and after-school care (Kindergarten through 8), and a shuttle bus (Kindergarten through 8) are offered. Registration for the 2010-2011 school year will open to the public on Tuesday, February 16. For further information, call 703-820-7450, ext. 10, or visit our website at www.corpuschristischool.org.
Corpus Christi Raffle
Win $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond as grand prize in the annual Corpus Christi School Raffle. Raffle tickets for the annual Raffle to support Corpus Christi School will be sold after all Masess over a 4-week period beginning with the weekend of Catholic Schools week (January 30/31). Tickets are also available on school days at Corpus Christi School and Early Childhood Center offices. Tickets are $5 each (book of 5 tickets for $20). Win a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond, or $5,000 cash now, which can be used for tuition at the School. the seller of the winning tickets receives $100. The winning ticket will be drawn on Friday, February 26 in the Corpus Christi Elementary School's Cafeteria at 8 PM. Winner need not be present to win.
Reflection on Stewardship -- How Much Should I Give?
This is a very personal decision. Many Catholics use the Bible's tithe as a guide. They may: offer 10% of their income; use 10% as a starting point, and increase the amount over time; or set 10% as a goal, and try to work up to it. Many divide their gifts -- they give half to the Parish and half to other church and community charities.
Before you decide how much to give: pary for guidance; talk it over with your family; and reflect on the meaning of "sacrifice." Giving a bit more than feels comfortable can make your gift all the more selfless -- and all the more satisfying.
"Give liberally and be ungrudging when you do so, for on this account the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake." Deut. 15:10
Register in the Parish
A warm welcome is extended to new parishioners! New members can register at the Parish Office during office hours (9 AM to 9 PM, Monday—Friday, plus morning hours on most Saturdays and Sundays). You may also print the registration form from this web site and mail in your completed form; go to the registration page for more details. Parish registration is required for reception of the Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation and Matrimony) and letters of eligibility to serve as godparent or sponsor or to confirm presence. It is also a great way to learn about the Parish and its many activities, as well as support the Parish and its ministries.
If you would like to participate in the monthly electronic giving to St. Anthony of Padua Parish please pick up a form at the office or download the Electronic Giving form, complete it, and mail it to the Parish Office at:
St. Anthony of Padua Parish
3305 Glen Carlyn Road
Falls Church, VA 22041
Registracion en la Parroquia
Sabemos que cada domingo son muchas las personas que atienden a nuestra Iglesia por primera vez, de aquí surge la necesidad de explicar algunos de los beneficios que ustedes adquieren por el hecho de registrarse en ella. Dicha registración es necesaria para recibir los sacramentos de Bautismo, Confirmación y Matrimonio, así como cartas para ser padrinos o para confirmar su asistencia a nuestra Iglesia, - cartas de Inmigración u otras semejantes -. Es también una forma de enterarse más acerca de la parroquia y de sus actividades, así como el poder ayudar a la sostenimiento de la misma y sus ministerios. No existe ninguna razón para no hacerlo, incluso si es una persona indocumentada. El estatus migratorio no tiene que ver nada con la pertenencia a la Iglesia, ni le perjudicará en absoluto, al contrario, serán muchos los beneficios que usted tendrá si lo hace. Puedes hacerlo en la Oficina de la Parroquia, la cual está abierta de 9 AM a 9 PM, de lunes a viernes o durante la mañana del sábado y domingo. Si tienes acceso al Internet puedes hacerlo a través de este medio, buscando en la página de la parroquia la forma de registración que está al final de la misma.
Download Registration Forms | Download the Electronic Giving Form
Snow / Inclement Weather Closings
St. Anthony of Padua Parish follows Fairfax County Public Schools policy regarding closings due to inclement weather. Cancellation of Religious Education Classes will be announced on the parish voicemail message by calling 703-820-7111 on Sunday mornings.
