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January 17, 2021 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Very Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Rector Rev. David A. Dufresne, Parochial Vicar Rev. Nicholas F. Blank, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Noah C. Morey, In Residence Rev. Mr. Andrew Thornton, Deacon

310 South Royal Street + Alexandria, VA 22314 + 703.836.4100 + www.stmaryoldtown.org + [email protected]

HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS All Masses are live streamed at www.stmaryoldtown.org

SUNDAY

7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. 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 7:30 p.m., Third Friday of the month

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS and HOLY DAYS

Check the website and bulletin

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE MONDAY through FRIDAY After 12:10 p.m. Mass

WEDNESDAY 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. SATURDAY 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.

BASILICA HOURS MONDAY through FRIDAY 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

SATURDAY 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.SUNDAY 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS (313 Duke Street) MONDAY through FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rosary Monday through Friday before 8 a.m. Mass and on Saturday before 8:30 a.m. Mass

Miraculous Medal Novena Monday 12 noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Wednesday 12:45 to 8:30 p.m. Adoration with Holy Hour & Benediction

Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. First Friday Nocturnal Adoration

Friday 9 p.m. until Saturday 7:30 a.m. Communal First Saturday Devotion First Saturday of the month at 8 a.m.

BAPTISMS Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Please call the Parish Office to register in advance and obtain requirements for godparents, etc.

THE BASILICA SCHOOL OF SAINT MARY (Pre-K to 8th grade)

400 Green Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Mr. Daniel Cinalli, Principal

703.549.1646 www.smsva.org

[email protected]

MARRIAGES Contact Parish Priest a minimum of 6 months before possible

wedding date for marriage preparation. Couples living together will be asked to live separately during marriage preparation.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

Jim Larocco [email protected]

Sunrise Retirement Home

Father Nicholas frnicholas @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100

Woodbine Rehabilitation Center

Judy Klesius 703.836.1777

Adult Faith Formation, CCD, RCIA

Hilary Munger hmunger @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100 x 3033

Date Night at the Basilica

Erica Englefield and Ann Somerset

datenightatthebasilica @hotmail.com

Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy

Harry and Lynne Dolton

[email protected] 703.960.0592

Legion of Mary Adria Tayrani [email protected] 571.310.4016

Secular Franciscan Order

Sadie Martins nannyseverina @gmail.com

That Man Is You Wayne Cimons tmiystmaryoldtown @gmail.com

Walking with Purpose Mindee Arritt [email protected]

American Heritage Girls Troop 0325

Teresa McMorris

[email protected]

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Tim Donnelly tim.donnelly1 @gmail.com

Boy Scout Troop 301 Dan Scheeler [email protected]

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Kavanaugh #54

Marguerite McAuliffe mmca8474 @gmail.com

Cub Scout Pack 301 Patrick Lusch [email protected]

CYO Sports Mary Fran Delaune [email protected]

Girl Scouts Alice Goulet downeytwina @comcast.net

Junior Catholic Daughters Girls grades 6-12

Kathryn Doherty kathryndoherty @gmail.com 202.270.6008

Knights of Columbus www.kofc459.org

Damon Baldini basilicaofstmarysknights @gmail.com

Praying College Moms Luanne Griffin [email protected]

Saint Mary’s Play Group

Jennelle Hoffman saintmarystots @gmail.com

Saints Anne & Joachim Society Seniors 55+

Barbara Juszczyk barbaraj.seniors @aol.com

Youth & Young Adult Apostolates

Arragon Perrone aperrone @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100 x 3024

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 12:30 -7:30 p.m. Wed.

Maureen Breiner [email protected]

Altar Servers Father David frdavid @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100

Lectors Chris Bahret [email protected]

Luminaries of Holy Mary Fatima Prayer Group

Frank Spicer praydailyrosary @gmail.com

Mary Martha Guild Christine Kleiber MMG @stmaryoldtown.org

Nocturnal Adoration Society 9 p.m.1st Friday to 6 a.m.1st Saturday

Helen Lynch helenlynch21 @gmail.com

Rosary Prayer Group Rosary before 8 a.m. Mass on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. Mass on Saturdays

Call Parish Office 703.836.4100

Rosary Society William Beach wbeachkoc459 @gmail.com

Sacristans Steve Young asyoung001 @gmail.com

Saint Katharine Drexel Society

Monica Favela skdsociety @stmaryoldtown.org

Sanctuary Society Stephanie Giorlando [email protected]

Schola Cantorum 10 a.m. Sunday Mass

David Elliott delliott @stmaryoldtown.org

Ushers Randolph MacPherson macpherson @halloransage.com

ALIVE! Alexandrians InVolved Ecumenically

Tim Burns alive.saintmarys @gmail.com

Bereavement Committee Receptions after funerals

Kitty Guy

[email protected] 703.765.9478

Carpenter’s Shelter Ed Velarde evelarde @eaglebankcorp.com

Christ House Julie Howard juliehowardmom @aol.com

Gabriel Project Pro-life pregnancy help

Becky Lilly and Elizabeth Snodgrass

gabrielprojectstmary @gmail.com

Jail Ministry Alexandria City Jail

Philippe Bruno pmvjbruno55 @gmail.com

Pro-Life Activities Melinda and Chuck Zakrzwski

stmotprolife @gmail.com

Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA)

Annie Hall (St. Mary Ambassador)

ahall @stmaryoldtown.org

Shut-In Visitation Call Parish Office 703.836.4100

CONSIDER GETTING INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH

EDUCATION & EVANGELIZATION

PRAYER & WORSHIP

SERVICE

FELLOWSHIP

REFLECTING ON THE EVENTS OF JANUARY 6 We were all shocked and saddened by the events of January 6. Watching coverage of the storming of the U.S. Capitol building has left us with endur-ing, unsettling images and many questions. In a January 11 letter, Bishop Michael Burbidge responds with pastoral guidance. He writes, in part: When we experience outrage at an occurrence in the political arena, we must put on the mind of Christ and embrace the moment with both conviction and love. We never compromise what we believe, nor accept what is evil and unjust. However, we must always act with love as well. For, as Saint Paul tells us, “Love never fails!” (See https://bit.ly/3nHkw7D for the full letter.) Certainly, we can have opposing ideas and we should argue them. But we must do so with respect and civility, using our intellect to promote the com-mon good. We can look to Christ, Our Lady and the gentle Saint Joseph in these times of turmoil. If we become more like them, we can allow Christ’s light and truth to shine more brightly through us, transforming our families and culture. May the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph watch over, guide and protect our nation.

THE HOLY FAMILY’S FLIGHT INTO EGYPT Last Sunday, January 10, we celebrated the Baptism of the Lord, which took place when Jesus was a 30-year-old adult and about to begin His public ministry. Today, let’s look at another, much earlier episode – the Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt. Soon after the visit by the Magi, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, instructing him to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt. Threatened by the news of the newborn “King of the Jews,” the nefarious King Herod ordered the massacre of all male children under the age of two. To protect the Child Jesus, the Holy Family needed to escape to nearby Egypt. It is impossible to know what went through Joseph’s heart and mind when he was told to flee to a foreign land with his young wife and child. Yet, he trusted in God and courageously did what he was told to do. Joseph’s humble obedience to God challenges each of us. Do we truly listen to what God is asking of us? How do we respond? Are we reticent? Or do we trust that God’s plan is best for us?

WITNESSING FOR LIFE Friday, January 22, is the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision that continues to sanction the killing of innocent children through abortion. The U.S. Bishops are encouraging all Catholics to spend some time that day praying for the legal protection of unborn children. The March for Life takes place a week later, on Friday, January 29, in Washington, DC. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no Basilica-sponsored buses heading into DC. Instead, we will have Adoration from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and then our regular Mass at 12:10 p.m. Following Mass, we will have a Holy Hour with recita-tion of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and prayers for the unborn, ending with Benediction. Join us in the Basilica if you are able, or offer prayers on your own from home, in faithful witness to the dignity and value of all human life, from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death.

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Basilica of Saint Mary STAFF 703.836.4100

Sheena Byrne, Part-time Administrative Assistant

x 3015 / [email protected] ——

David Elliott, Director of Music x 3019 / [email protected]

—— Carmen Federle, Parish Liaison

to Diocesan Office for the Protection of Children & Young People


John Harchick, Director of Facilities x 3021 / [email protected]

—— Emily Liutkus, Bookkeeper


Diane Maple, Bulletin Editor x 3032 / [email protected]

——Anne Mathis, Director of Stewardship & Special Projects (Parish & School)

443.994.9065/[email protected] (Parish) or [email protected] (School)

—— Hilary Munger, Director

of Religious Education x 3033 / [email protected]

—–– Elena Otero-Bigg, Assistant to the Rector

x 3029 / [email protected] —––

Arragon Perrone, Director of Youth & Young Adult Apostolates


Jackie Riordan, Receptionist & Administrative Assistant


Sara Schiedermayer, Assistant Director of Religious Education


Alex Solsma, Director of Communications & Evangelization x 3009 / [email protected]

—— Mariane Staron, Assistant Director, Youth & Young Adult Apostolates


Trish Weiler, Director of Finance x 3011 / [email protected]

Oremus pro invicem “Let us pray for each other” Father Edward C. Hathaway, Rector

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Samuel learns to hear the voice of the Lord, responding,

“Speak Lord, for Your servant is listening.” Are you wondering how to respond to God's call?

Contact Fr. Michael Isenberg at [email protected] or 703.841.2514.

IN OUR PRAYERS

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Sunday, January 17 — Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 a.m. — Steven Kime

8:30 a.m. — Richard Scheirer 10 a.m. — Parishioners of Saint Mary

11:30 a.m. — Michael Cala 1 p.m. — Terry Gaffney

5 p.m. — Marilyn Rose Semler

Monday, January 18 9 a.m. — Special Intention: Lisa O’Brien

Tuesday, January 19

6:30 a.m. — Fiorina Trapasso 8 a.m. — Myrle Guidry

12:10 p.m. — Elizabeth Rymond

Wednesday, January 20 6:30 a.m. — Charles W. Basila 8 a.m. — A Special Intention

12:10 p.m. — Kathleen (Kitty) O’Connell

Thursday, January 21 6:30 a.m. — Ray Kenna

8 a.m. — Special Intention: President Donald Trump and Administration

12:10 p.m. — Robert Emmet Reilly

Friday, January 22 6:30 a.m. — James Bernard Rock

8 a.m. — Bernice Hayes 12:10 p.m. — Eileen Horan and Horan Family

Saturday, January 23

8:30 a.m. — Gerhard Urban 5 p.m. Vigil — Linda French

PRAY FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS January 17 — Rev. David A. Whitestone

January 18 — Rev. Jordan M. Willard January 19 — Rev. Jerry A. Wooton

January 20 — Very Rev. Jamie R. Workman, VG January 21 — Rev. Thomas M. Yehl, YA

January 22 — Rev. John A. Ziegler January 23 — Rev. Matthew H. Zuberbueler

PRAY FOR THE ILL, INCLUDING Anne Adams, Dutch Anderson, Suzanne Aragona, Miriam Brioso,

Ellie Burke, Maria Campo, Robert Caulfield, Barry Cohen, Quinn Copps, Carolyn Daly, Mary Davis, Jean Edwards, Michael Friedson, Lisa Gonzalez, Michael Hahn, Michael Henderson, Ron Henry, Foltzy Huttman, Sean P. Kocourek, Benito Isaja, Michele Jones, Mary Kirby, Fiona McMahon, William Manuel Portillo Medeiros, Bud Miles, Terry Nunan, Michael Pattavina, Jeffrey

Petrino, Pam Rubin, Marge Rusnak, Maria and Joseph Tischler, Irma Valentine and Barbara Wallbank

PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED

Mary Jean Garris, Pamela Jordan, Barbara Kunkler and Rose Ann Yonkers

PRAY FOR THOSE ACTIVELY SERVING

IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING Michael Andriani, Bryan Bergman, Timothy P. Blaine, Casey

Chandler, Peter Culbert, Alex Deerr, Nicholas David Fletcher, Tim Galginaitis, Kevin Gallagher, Mary Elizabeth Hawkes, Brayden Hill,

Jeremy Hill, Faith Emilee Holman, Jenna Kling, Kaylyn E. Krzemien, Caitlin Callaghan Martins, Mark Martins, Nathan Martins, Sara

McAlpin, Mitchell Mehaffey, Hannah Martins Miller, Joshua Parker, Edward Joseph Parry III, Vincent P. Pensyl, Chris Quayle, Ryan Rickley, David Alejandro Sandoval, Michael Stabile Jr., Patricia

Stabile, Patrick Tuccillo, Josh Villeneuve, Jim Wiltsie and Brian Wong

WE WELCOME THROUGH BAPTISM Griffin Matthew Flowers

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, January 17

1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Monday, January 18 Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday, January 19 Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday, January 20 Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6

Thursday, January 21 Heb 7:25—8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12

Friday, January 22 Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10, 11-14; Mk 3:13-19

Saturday, January 23 Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21

NOTICE To make sure our bulletin prayer lists are current, beginning with the FEBRUARY 7 issue:

Names of the ill will be listed for four weeks. At the end of that time you may renew your request. Names of those actively serving in harm’s way (this generally means deployed overseas) will be listed for four months.

Some names listed for long periods are being removed since we cannot be sure of their status. You may reinstate a name at [email protected] or 703.836.4100. Thanks!

Q & A Exploring & Practicing Our Catholic Faith

Liturgical Calendar This Week

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WORSHIP & ONGOING FAITH FORMATION

MONTHLY NOCTURNAL ADORATION Additional people are needed to adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament dur-ing monthly Nocturnal Adoration in the Basilica of Saint Mary on the first Friday of each month, beginning at 9 p.m. and ending at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Feb-ruary 5 will be the next First Friday. Vocal prayers during Adoration follow the Little Office of the Blessed Sacrament, consisting of Psalms and beautiful Eucharistic meditations. To sign up or to learn more about Nocturnal Adoration, contact Helen Lynch at [email protected].

January 20: Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr. Died in 250; a layman who was elected bishop of Rome in 236. Saint Sebastian, Martyr. Died c. 288 in Rome under Diocletian. Pierced by arrows and clubbed to death. He is the patron of archers, soldiers and police associations. January 21: Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr. Martyred in the beginning of the 4th century when she was 12. Patroness of Christian virtue confronted by political and social violence. Represented with a martyr’s palm and a lamb — her name in Latin means “lamb.” January 22: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade. January 23: Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr. Early 4th century; he ws the first Christian martyr of Spain. Saint Mariane Cope, Virgin. Died in 1918. A Sister of Saint Francis of Syracuse, NY. Known for her charitable works and virtuous deeds. For 35 years she cared for lepers on the island of Moloka’i. Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.

Second collection next weekend Sunday, January 24 will be for the Church in Latin America

Q: Who is the Melchizedek mentioned at Mass? A: At Mass this week, on Tuesday, January 19, we hear the name Melchizedek in the First Reading from Hebrews 6:10-20. We also often hear Melchizedek’s name when the priest uses Eucharistic Prayer I after the consecration at Mass: “Look with favor on these offerings and accept them as once you accepted the gifts of your servant Abel, the sacrificed of Abraham, our father in faith, and the bread and wine offering by your priest Melchizedek.” In addition to Hebrews (chapters 5, 6 and 7), Melchizedek appears elsewhere in Sacred Scripture, including Genesis 14:18-19 and Psalm 110:4. From Genesis we learn he was the Canaanite King of Salem and “a priest of God Most High” during the time of Abraham. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: “The Christian tradition considers Melchizedek…as a prefiguration of the priesthood of Christ” (CCC 1544). Indeed, in offering bread and wine in thanksgiving to God, Melchizedek prefigures what our Lord did at the Last Supper and what priests continue to do in consecrating the Eucharist at every Mass, every day, everywhere in the world.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 18 One Mass will be celebrated

in the Basilica at 9 a.m. Parish Offices will be closed

Liturgical Calendar This WeekJanuary 20: Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr. Died in 250; a layman who was elected bishop of Rome in 236.Saint Sebastian, Martyr. Died c. 288 in Rome under Diocletian. Pierced by arrows and clubbed to death. Heis the patron of archers, soldiers and police associations.

January 21: Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr. Martyred in the beginning of the 4th century when she was 12. Patroness of Christian virtue confronted by political andsocial violence. Represented with a martyr’s palm and alamb — her name in Latin means “lamb.”

January 22: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade.

January 23: Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr. Early 4th century; he ws the first Christian martyr of Spain. Saint Mariane Cope, Virgin. Died in 1918. A Sister of Saint Francis of Syracuse, NY. Known for her charitableworks and virtuous deeds. For 35 years she cared for lepers on the island of Moloka’i. Canonized by PopeBenedict XVI in 2012.

FAMILY, CHILDREN & YOUTH

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MASS FOR WORLD MARRIAGE

SUNDAY

Join Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge for 12:30 p.m. Mass

on February 14 to celebrate

World Marriage Sunday at Saint Theresa Catholic Church

21371 Saint Theresa Lane in Ashburn, VA

Couples and families are welcome.

Please RSVP at

arlingtondiocese.org/wms21!

LIFE IS VERY GOOD EVENING OF PRAYER Help your family prayerfully participate in the 2021 March for Life! Come to the Life is VERY Good Evening of Pray-er at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More on Thursday, January 28 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Arlington Bishop Mi-chael Burbidge will lead a time of Eucharistic Adoration and will be joined by keynote speaker Chris Stefanick and musician Steve Angrisano. All ages are welcome. No cost to attend. Visit tinyurl.com/LIVG21 for more information and to register. (Note: COVID-19 capacity limitation is in effect, so be sure to register in advance).

From Your Saint Vincent de Paul Society

AROUND OUR PARISH & BEYOND

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Mary’s Miracles (continued). Mike, a dad of four kids, is an x-ray technician whose hours were reduced by one-third, leaving him unable to keep up with all of the fami-ly’s bills. He was shy in seeking assistance, saying he had never done this before. He said he knew he would eventually get back on track; he just needed to get past his current dilemma. Drawing on our sustainment fund, we were able to eliminate his debt, providing him and his family with peace of mind and hope for 2021. Please consider contrib-uting to this fund, which helps families either reach or get back to self-sufficiency. You can do so via Faith Direct at the Saint Mary parish website or by writing a check to SVdP and dropping it in the Poor Box or at the Parish Office.

Year of Saint Joseph

Joseph was the man chosen by God to

guide the beginnings of the history of

redemption.

— Pope Francis

5th SUNDAY ROSARY Knights of Columbus Council #459

invites all Saint Mary parishioners to participate in the

5th Sunday Rosary for Vocations on Sunday, January 31, beginning at 6:05 p.m.,

following the 5 p.m. Mass. We will pray Evening Prayers (Vespers) for that day and then recite the Glorious Mysteries.

No reception afterward. The rosary will be live streamed

at www.stmaryoldtown.org. Join us as we seek the intercession

of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Led by Father Wade Menezes of the Fathers of Mercy

Watch the bulletin, our parish

website and Flocknote e-newsletters

for more information

BASILICA OF SAINT MARY PARISH MISSION March 15 through 18

for the Year of Saint Joseph

“Guardian of the Redeemer, Protect & Lead Us”

2021 BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS! This month the mailing for the 2021 Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA) was sent to all registered diocesan households. The theme this year is Encourage One Another by Word and Deed.

After reflecting upon the blessings God has given you, please prayerfully consider making a pledge to this important appeal that funds many programs and ministries serving thousands of people in our diocese. Together, through the BLA, let us renew our personal commitment

to furthering the Mission of our Lord Jesus throughout our diocese. You may go online to make a donation at: www.arlingtondiocese.org.

USHERS NEEDED The Basilica of Saint Mary Usher Corps is looking for parishioners to serve as ushers at Mass. Re-sponsibilities include seating parishioners, collec-tions and helping facilitate the flow of congregants during Communion. Ushers are especially needed for the Saturday 5 p.m. Vigil Mass and the Sun-day 8:30 a.m. Mass. Consider volunteering as a “regular” usher who can be counted on to be at a specific Mass each weekend or as a substitute usher who can be called upon as-needed (usually just for collection purposes). Your service is greatly appreciated, especially as the Basilica continues to follow COVID-19 guidelines. If you are interested, please provide your contact information to the head usher at your Mass or con-tact Steven Teslik at [email protected]

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MASS IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE GIFT OF HUMAN LIFE

Join others from the Arlington Diocese for Mass in Thanksgiving for the Gift of Human Life with Bishop Bur-bidge on Saturday, February 27, 8:30 a.m. at Saint James Catholic Church, Falls Church. Rosary follows out-side at the abortion facility at 900 South Washington Street, Falls Church.

Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 18, 2021 As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King's extraordinary legacy as a leading voice in the struggle against the sin of racism. Through Dr. King's witness and the power of his echoing words, he champi-oned the inherent God-given dignity of all persons, par-ticularly those subjected to bigotry and prejudice. In his courageous fight against racism and bigotry, Dr. King relied upon faith and prayer. Hope and transformative love were central to his message, as he reminded us, “hate is too great a burden to bear.” Sadly, despite significant achievements, the sin of rac-ism continues to affect men, women and children in communities across the nation. As we work to address this evil, we must remember that what we ultimately seek is a genuine conversion of hearts that will compel change. To that end, the Diocese of Arlington continues to focus on prayer, education and action. This includes the efforts of the recently formed Advisory Council on Racism, which works to identify how instances of racism, prejudice and bias have impacted individuals and com-munities in the diocese and to develop a plan to bring about positive change in light of the Gospel and the teachings of our Faith. Together, let us pray that those harboring the burden of hate yield to the Prince of Peace, the source of salvation and love, Jesus Christ.

For information on the Advisory Council on Racism, visit https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/advisorycouncilonracism/

The Basilica of Saint Mary will host a lecture by John Berlau entitled George Washington: Champion of Religious Liberty, on Tuesday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. The lecture also will be live streamed on the parish website for those who cannot attend in person.

During his life of public service, George Washington promoted freedom for Catholics, Jews and oth-er religious minorities. Although he was not Catholic, he made a financial contribution toward the establishment of our parish at the request of his friend and aide-de-camp Colonel John Fitzgerald. Writing in National Review, Berlau said the Basilica of Saint Mary is a “monument to Washington’s vision of religious freedom.” He is the au-thor of the new book George Washington, Entrepreneur. Signed copies will be available for sale after the lecture.

Admission is free but registration is required to attend in person since seating is limited to 100 people. Register at https://stmaryoldtown.org/berlau-washington-lecture-2021 or call the Parish Office at 703.836.4100. If you register

and cannot attend, please call the Parish Office so we can open your spot for someone else.

George Washington: Champion of Religious Liberty

January. Human fraternity May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one another, open to all.

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS


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FROM THE ARCHIVES A periodic look at the history

of our Basilica of Saint Mary parish since its founding in 1795.

HOMILIES BY BISHOP BURBIDGE are available at youtube.com/arlingtondiocese

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FATHER STEPHEN L. DUBUISSON Father Stephen L. Dubuisson, SJ, served as pastor of Saint Mary from 1837 to 1841. Born Eitenne de la Rigaudelle du Buisson in 1736, he anglicized his name to Stephen Dubuisson when he arrived in New York in 1815 to serve as a Jesuit missionary in the United States. He was a native of Santo Domingo, Hispaniola, and was educated in France. He had prepared for a military career, was a talented musician, and at one time was a member of the court of Napoleon I. While serving in Paris, Dubuisson felt an overwhelming call to religious life and wanted to become a Trappist monk. But family obligations forced him to postpone his voca-

tion. After Napoleon attacked the Papal States and was exiled to Elba, Dubuisson resigned his commission and came to the United States. He was accompanied by Father James Ryder, SJ, of Georgetown who recruited talented Europeans for the Jesuit order in America. Dubuisson joined the Jesuits and was ordained in 1822. Highly sensitive and somewhat neurotic, Father Dubuisson struggled to fit into religious life in egalitarian America. His students at Georgetown considered him too strict and authoritarian. A saintly man, he found his true vocation in the pastoral ministry of the Jesuits in the Washington area. During his years here at Saint Mary, Father Dubuisson was respected for his excellence in teaching catechism. His style was interesting. Teaching from the pulpit, he would tell the children Bible stories and have the older children bring pencil and paper to take notes. The students would then write an essay on the lesson and return it to him. The next Sunday, Father would read the best paper for public comment. He also corrected the children’s spelling and grammar! The Woodstock Letters, a record of Jesuit churches in the 1800s, contains a curious entry concerning Father Dubuisson's pastorate here. A Catholic couple was married outside the Church by a Protestant minister. When the penitent couple came to Father Dubuisson to be married in the Church, the priest was unsure whether they should be punished. He wrote to Archbishop James Whitfield in Baltimore for guidance. Apparently, Father Dubuisson believed the two should make a public apology during Sunday Mass, kneeling before the altar throughout the entire service. The bishop said he could not recall any public penances in such cases. Father Francis Dzierozynski of Georgetown, another priest who served Saint Mary, offered a wise solution: Father Dubuisson should simply tell the congregation the couple had apologized without naming them or making them rise in public. Despite his perfectionism, the parish recognized his saintliness and Father Dubuisson was well liked. He eventually returned to Rome and died in 1864. — Kitty Guy, Parish Historian

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