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Mass Times | Children's Liturgy of the Word

Sunday Masses

Saturday Anticipated 5:30 pm

Sunday 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 11:00 am

Weekday Masses

Monday – Friday 6:45 am and 9:00 am

Please note there is no 6:45 am Masses on Federal Holidays

Saturday 9:00 am

Holy Day / Special Masses

Tuesday, November 1
Solemnity of All Saints
6:45 am; 9:00 am; 12 noon; 7:00 pm
Holy Day of Obligation

Friday, November 18
Parish Confirmation
7:30 pm

Thursday, December 8
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
6:45 am; 9:00 am; 12 noon; 7:00 pm
(Holy Day of Obligation)

Saturday, December 24
Vigil, Solemnity of Christmas
(30 minute prelude of carols and music before each Mass)
6:00 pm Contemporary Ensemble, Guitar, Piano
8:00 pm Festival Choir, Organ, Brass Quintet, Timpani
10:00 pm Festival Choir, Organ, Brass Quintet, Timpani

Sunday, December 25
Solemnity of Christmas
15 minute prelude of music and carols before each Mass
9:00 am Cantor, Organ, Flute
11:00 am Schola Quartet, Organ, String Quartet
(No 7:30 am Mass this Sunday)

Saturday/Sunday, December 31/January 1
Vigil, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Normal Sunday Schedule

Saturday and Sunday date TBD late January or early February
Anointing of the Sick at all weekend Masses

Ash Wednesday, February 22
6:45 am; 9:00 am; 12 noon; 7:00 pm

Wednesdays during Lent February 29 – April 4
6:45 am; 9:00 am, 12 noon Masses
The Light Is On: Arlington Dioceses Reconciliation Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Lenten Parish Mission TBD during the Month of March
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs evenings

Fridays, Feb 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Way of the Cross, 7:30 pm

Holy Thursday, April 5
Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7:30 pm
(No morning Masses)

Good Friday, April 6
Way of the Cross 12:00 noon
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion 3:00 pm
(No morning Masses)

The Easter Vigil Liturgy, April 7; Time 8:00 pm
(No morning Mass)
Easter Sunday, April 8 different from the normal Sunday schedule
7:00 am; 8:30 am; 10:15 am; 12:00 noon

Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6:45 am; 9:00 am; 12 noon; 7:00 pm

Liturgy of the Word for Children

What is it?

Liturgy of the Word for Children is a program in which the Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to children in grades K-6 at the 5:30 PM Saturday and the 9:00 AM Sunday Masses from September through May. Any child in this age group may participate - no registration is necessary.

What exactly do they do?

The children gather with their leaders in the front of the church after the Opening Prayer and are sent forth by the presider. They process to the Chapel at the 5:30 PM Mass and at the 9:00 Mass, to a special section of Flaherty Hall which has been prepared for them with banners, a candle, and a lectern. After a brief Welcome and Opening Prayer, they listen to the First Reading proclaimed from the Children’s Lectionary. They are then led in singing a Psalm and Gospel Acclamation. Next, the Gospel is proclaimed by one of the adult leaders. After this, the children are separated into two groups, K-3 and 4-6. The younger group remains in Flaherty Hall while the older group proceeds upstairs to the Music Room. In each group, an age-appropriate reflection on the Word is shared by the leader through stories, discussions, or pictures - whatever the leader finds most appropriate to conveying the meaning of the scriptures. The children are then invited to share their own thoughts and ideas. Following this, the children profess a simple Act of Faith, pray their Prayers of Intercession, and finally return to their families at the time of the Presentation of the Gifts.

What is the schedule?

How can you help?

We are currently in need of:

• Adult Leaders - to lead the Scripture service, reflection and prayers at the 9:00 Mass for both age groups; leaders of each age group/Mass are scheduled on a rotating basis; detailed resources for preparation and reflection are provided; previous teaching experience is not required as this is a ministry of faith-sharing rather than teaching
• Child Leaders - to carry the Children’s Lectionary in the Entrance and Dismissal Processions with the Adult Leader

How do you volunteer?

You can you sign up on our list today and we will contact you or you can call 703 356 8419 (if you reach the answering machine, please leave a message with best time to call back)