Parish AnnouncementsApril 23, 2017 Divine Mercy Sunday or Second Sunday of Easter

Mass Changes:

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 2nd Week of Easter Apr24 MondayEasterWeekday Acts4:23-31Ps2:1-9Jn3:1-8Apr25 TuesdaySt.JohntheEvangelist 1Pt5:5b-14Ps89:2-3,6-7,16-17Mk16:15-20Apr26 WednesdayEasterWeekday Acts5:17-26Ps34:2-9Jn3:16-21Apr27 ThursdayEasterWeekday Acts5:27-33Ps34:2,9,17-20Jn3:31-36Apr28 FridaySt.PeterChanel,Priest,Martyr; St.LouisGrigniondeMondfort,Priest Acts5:34-42Ps27:1,4,13-14Jn6:1-15Apr29 SaturdaySt.CatherineofSiena,Virgin,DoctoroftheChurch Acts6:1-7Ps33:1-2,4-5,18-19Jn6:16-21Apr30 ThirdSundayofEaster Acts2:14,22-33Ps16:1-2,5,7-11 1Pt1:17-21Lk24:13-35

St. Elizabeth Mass Intentions Sun Apr 23 9:00am Intentions of the Celebrant 11:00am Intentions of the Celebrant Mon Apr 24 8:00am Thomas Snow Tues Apr 25 8:00am Kelly Walker (D) & Loida Nortega Wed Apr 26 8:00am Ernie, Lydia & Manuel Vega(D) Thur Apr 27 8:00am Rita Buckley Fri Apr 28 8:00am Aaron Burdick (D) Sat Apr 29 8:00am Drexel & Maura Rawlette 5:00pm Mary Roperto (D)

St. Anthony Mass Intentions Sun Apr 23 8:15am Intentions of the Celebrant 10:30am People of the Parish 12:45pm Deceased Mountaineer Priests Mon Apr 24 9:00am Dominic McCallum Tues Apr 25 7:00am William & Mary Tracey (D) Wed Apr 26 9:00am Betty Miles Thur Apr 27 9:00am Fr Francis de Rosa Fri Apr 28 9:00am Legion of Mary, Our Lady of Victory Active Members Sat Apr 29 9:00am Larry Barker 7:00pm Alex & Sallie Brown, Sr. (D), Joseph & Mary Osefchen (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

Mon 24, 9:30am - Centennial Meeting, St. Anthony 5:00pm - 1st Holy Communion Banner making, St. Anthony Tue 25,12:00pm - Parish Center cleaning, St. Anthony 7:00pm - 13 Tuesdays Devotion, St. Anthony Wed 26, 9:00am - Food distribution, 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 27, 10:15am - Legion of Mary, St. Anthony Fri 28, 9:30am - 4:00pm - Eucharistic Adoration, St. Anthony 9:30am - Food Distribution, St. Anthony 4:30pm - Jr. Legion of Mary, St. Anthony Sat 29, 9:00am - Food distribution, St. Elizabeth 8:30am - 2:00pm - Guadalupe Free Clinic, St. Elizabeth 12:00pm - Dance Practice, St. Anthony May Mon 2, 7:00pm - Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony 7:00pm - 13 Tuesdays Devotion, St. Anthony Sat 6, 12:00pm - Dance Practice, St. Anthony The 11, 5:30pm - First Holy Communion Practice, St. Anthony 7:00pm - Patricians, St. Anthony Sat 13, 10:00am - First Holy Communion Mass and Reception, St. Anthony

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.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE ONE (launched June 20, 2014 )

PLEDGED COLLECTED PERCENTAGE St. Elizabeth $295,817 $244,879 83% St. Anthony $617,271 $486,847 79%

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE TWO (launched Dec. 18, 2016 : Goal $500,00)

PLEDGED COLLECTED PERCENTAGE St. Anthony $181,340 $34,380 19%

YOUTH GROUP EVENTS April 23: WorkCamp mandatory meeting - 6:45 Parish Center

BISHOPS LENTEN APPEAL St. Elizabeth - 82% of goal with 50 pledges St. Anthony - 102% of goal with 94 pledges

GRADUATION MASS “Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not

for others.” ~ Colossian 3:23 Graduation is a milestone and brings many changes. Start

your graduation festivities with a special Mass at St. Anthony. Our annual graduation Mass for high school and college grads will be Wednesday, May 17 at 7:00pm. Call St. Anthony’s office to register. Gowns will be provided but bring your own cap and gown if you have one. Celebrate in the hall afterwards with an opportunity for fellowship and pictures.

“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11

OPUS ANGELORUM Opus Sanctorum Angelorum - Work of the Holy Angels. For

information about Holy See approved Guardian Angel formation and/or Priest Adoptions contact Laura Yarus at 703-486-6881.

Learn about the great gift of Divine Mercy! Renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley tells the

dramatic history of God’s love and mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II. Divine Mercy features the brilliant cinematic artistry of the Augustine Institute’s film studio, the vast panorama of God’s work of mercy in the world unfolds as a story to be experienced.

Find Formed on our parish website to create your own account for books, movies and audio.

HELP THE POOR BOX Each year our parish gives emergency assistance from our

funds to the tune of about $10,000. This year, we have been offered a “matching grant” of up to $5,000 for our fund for emergency relief for the poor.

For every dollar you give, the anonymous donor will match it, up to $5,000.

Contact the office if you wish to help.

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.

In an effort to build character and manly virtue, essential outdoor survival and camping skills will be taught 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 ave.regina.coelorum@gmail.com or give a call to the office.

LIGHT OF THE WORLD Light the World! is a Summer Institute that takes place at The

Catholic University of America. Rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to join us either June 25-July 1 OR July 9-15 as we explore how our faith is lived within the fields and careers of Art, Science, Sport, Business, and Politics. Visit lighttheworldcua.org for more information and application materials.

PATRICIANS Is Pope Francis really infallible? The Pope is frequently in the

news and because of snippets of news, Twitter and Facebook the story gets distorted. This causes confusion and people are misled.

Come to the next discussion of the Patricians to talk about “The Papacy”. Learn more about one of the most iconic figures in the world. We will gather on Thursday, May 11 at 7:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. You will walk away with something new at every Patricians.

SECOND COLLECTION Next week’s second collection will benefit the Catholic Home

Missions Appeal. Launched in 1998, the Appeal strengthens the Catholic

Church in the United States and its territories in 85 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses. The Subcommittee on the Catholic Home Missions funds a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry with ethnic groups.

YOUTH DANCE St. Anthony's youth dance lessons/practice on Saturday, April

29, noon to 2 pm. Other Saturday practices planned. (Dance on June 17.) Contact Dolores Flessner for registration.

SHROUD OF TURIN The Shroud of Turin talk and replica is coming to Holy Cross

Academy, Saturday, April 29! Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ in a way that can make this an unforgettable event in your life.

Bill Wingard, a speaker for the Shroud, will present the case for authenticity, and you can be the judge. Come see a full size replica of the Shroud and the photographic negative images that sparked an explosion of scientific interest and debate over a century ago which continues to today. What message does the Shroud have for each of us? Bring others including teens on up and your cameras.

MOTHER’S DAY Get your mother a lasting and memorable gift of Saint

Anthony’s Family Recipes Cookbook. This beautifully bound, commemorative book has over 200 proven recipes, tons of cooking tips, hints and terms. Get yours after all morning Masses next Sunday or contact the office at 540-848-4785.

Apr i l 23 , 2017 Div ine Mercy Sunday

Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa, V.F.

Pastor ave.regina.coelorum@gmail.com

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass & Confession

ST.ANTHONYDailyMass

Mon,Fri&Sat-9AMTuesday-7AM

Wednesday-7PMThursday-9AMExtraordinaryFormFirstFriday-7PMExtraordinaryForm

SundayMassSaturday-7PMvigil

Sunday-8:15&10:30AM12:45PMExtraordinaryForm

ConfessionsWednesday6:30pm

Saturdaya^er9AMMassandat6:30PM

Sunday1/2hourbeforeeachMass

ST.ELIZABETHDailyMass

MondaythruSaturday-8AM

SundayMassSaturday-5PMvigil

Sunday9AM&11AM(espanol)

ConfessionsSaturday-4:30PMSunday-8:30AM

www.saintselizabethandanthony.com

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY TODAY

AT BOTH CHURCHES EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

AND DIVINE MERCY NOVENA PRAYERS 2:30PM EXPOSTION

3:00PM - 3:30PM

Jesus has revealed a special way to live out the response to His mercy - the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, said both as a novena and a prayer for the three o’clock hour – the hour of His death. Allow his mercy into your heart.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY PICNIC

ST. ANTHONY Stay after devotions at St. Anthony’s for our 6th annual Divine Mercy picnic

on the grounds near the pavilion. Bring a dish to share as the WorkCamp crew fires up the grill for hamburgers and hotdogs. Drinks will be provided. Lawn chairs, balls and frisbees recommended for backyard games! We will move into the Parish Center for inclement weather.

Please consider making a free will donation to help the WorkCamp kids this summer.

Office Administrator: Mary Encinger

804-224-7221 or office@saintselizabethandanthony.com Director of Religious Education: Tracy Sivak

540-846-3849 or sivakdre@va.metrocast.net St. Anthony Admin. Assistant: Shelley Buckles

540-848-4785 or stanthony@va.metrocast.net Mailing address for St. Elizabeth and St. Anthony:

11 Irving Avenue Colonial Beach, VA 22443 Fax : 855-224-0950

Rev. Joseph Kenna

Parochial Vicar

frjoekenna@gmail.com

Welcome to the Catholic Parish of

St. 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

Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, "We have seen the Lord."

But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe."

Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, "Peace be with you."

Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.”

Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!"

Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

John 20:24-29 Doubting Thomas byMichelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

LIGHTING THE EASTER FIRE AT ST. ELIZABETH

On Holy Saturday morning, the youth of the parish met at the cemetery at St. Anthony to place a ribboned flower on each grave and a bouquet by the angel statue. They prayed a Chaplet of Divine Mercy for our parishioners there and all the souls in Purgatory.