Rev. Father Jerome W. Fasano
Rev. Father Kevin J. Beres
Patty Sonak
Kathy Brown
Karen Pondo
Dr. Jeffrey M. Alban
Julie Luckey
Richard Bill
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Director of Music & Organist
Religious Education Coordinator
Facilities Manager
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Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-3780
www.sjtb.org
540-635-2683 (fax)
[email protected]
Monday—Friday
9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm
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CHEDULESundays: 5:00pm (Saturday Vigil Mass)
7:00am, 8:30am, 10:30am,
12:30pm (Extraordinary Form)
3:00pm, Spanish
Weekdays: Monday—Saturday, 8:30am
Extraordinary Form Weekday Masses:
Monday, 7:00am (Chapel)
Wednesday, 6:30pm (Church)
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ACRAMENTSConfession: Monday, Tuesday, & Friday,≈ 9:00-9:30am
Wednesday, 5:30-6:00pm
Saturday, 9:15-10:00am & 3:00-4:00pm
Baptism: Second and fourth Sundays of each month. Parish membership is required and an in- structional class is required for parents. Marriage: Arrangements must be made at least six (6)
months in advance. Parish membership is
required.
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ENEDICTIONPerpetual adoration begins every Monday at 7:30am and
January 18, 2015
Second Sunday in Ordinary
Time
Rev. Father Jerome W. Fasano
Rev. Fr. Phillip Cozzi
Deacon Rafael Goldsmith
Patty Sonak
Kathy Brown
Karen Pondo
Dr. Jeffrey M. Alban
David Wallace
Richard Bill
PARISH MEMBERSHIPRegistration forms are available on the pamphlet rack in the Church. Please notify the office when you are mov-ing outside or within the parish and if your contact in-formation is changing.
HOSPITALIZED & HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS
Please notify the office if a parishioner is hospitalized or homebound that they may receive the pastoral care of the Church.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Friday of the previous week at 10:00am. All announce-ments should be in writing or sent via email.
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Parochial Vicar
Permanent Deacon
Administrative Assistant
Parish Secretary
Parish Secretary
Director of Music & Organist
Director of Religious Education
Facilities Manager
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OURS120 West Main Street
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-3780
www.sjtb.org
540-635-2683 (fax)
[email protected]
Monday—Friday
9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm
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CHEDULESundays: 5:00pm (Saturday Vigil Mass)
7:00am, 8:30am, 10:30am,
12:30pm (Extraordinary Form)
3:00pm - Spanish
Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:30am
Wednesday, 6:30pm
Extraordinary Form Weekday Mass:
Monday, 7:00am
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ACRAMENTSConfession: Mon., Tues., & Fri., ≈ 9:00-9:30am
Wednesday, 5:30-6:00pm
Saturday, 9:15-10:00am & 3:00-4:00pm
Baptism: Second and fourth Sundays of each month. Parish membership is required and an in- structional class is required for parents. Marriage: Arrangements must be made at least six (6)
months in advance. Parish membership is
required.
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ENEDICTIONPerpetual adoration begins every Monday at 7:30am and concludes with Benediction on Saturday at 8:00am.
June 2, 2019
Ascension of the Lord
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Registration forms are available on the pamphlet rack in the Church. Please notify the office when you are moving outside or within the parish and if your contact infor-mation is changing.
HOSPITALIZED & HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS
Please notify the office if a parishioner is hospitalized or homebound that they may receive the pastoral care of the Church.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Friday of the previous week at 10:00am. All announce-ments should be in writing or sent via email.
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Rev. Phillip Cozzi Parochial Administrator
Deacon Rafael Goldsmith Permanent Deacon
Deacon Mark Jerge Permanent Deacon
Patty Sonak Administrative Assistant
Kathy Brown
Parish Secretary
Karen Pondo Parish Secretary
Phil Rexrode
Facilities Manager
Dr. Jeffrey M. Alban Director of Music & Organist
David Wallace Director of Religious Education
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OURS120 West Main Street
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-3780
www.sjtb.org
540-635-2683 (fax)
[email protected]
Monday - Friday
9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm
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ASSS
CHEDULESundays: 5:00pm (Saturday Vigil)
7:00am, 8:30am, 10:30am
12:30pm (Extraordinary Form)
3:00pm (Spanish)
Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:30am
Wednesday, 6:30pm
Extraordinary Form Weekday Mass:
Monday, 7:00am
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ACRAMENTSConfession: Monday, Tuesday, & Friday, ≈ 9:00-9:30am
Wednesday-5:30-6pm
Saturday, 9:15-10:00am & 3:00-4:00pm
Baptism: Second and fourth Sundays of each month.
Parish membership is required and an
instructional class is required for parents. Marriage: Arrangements must be made at least six (6)
months in advance. Parish membership is
required.
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ENEDICTIONAdoration begins each weekday (Mon-Fri) at 9:00am and concludes at 9:00pm.
June 13, 2021
Eleventh Sunday
of Ordinary Time
The Second Collection on June 19/20 is for Summer Fuel.
UPDATED SPECIAL NOTICES:
MASS: The Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation in the Diocese of Arlington has been reinstated begin-ning on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27, 2021. We welcome and encourage the Faithful to return to full in-person participation of the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith! This obligation does not apply to those who are ill; those who have rea-son to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus, or another serious or contagious illness; those confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facili-ty; or those with serious underlying health conditions. *There are no more scheduled Holy Communion Services and no 7:00pm Vigil Mass
*Eucharistic Adoration
All night adoration is resuming. Please contact Mary
Margaret Price (540) 635-0645 to sign up for a holy hour. St. John’s Updates
To subscribe to email updates, please email dwallace@ sjtb.org Other updates and information can be found on the Facebook page, SJTB DRE, the YouTube channel “SJTB DRE” and St. John’s website: www.sjtb.org Assignments Call the parish office if you’d like to vol-unteer as an altar server, usher or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.
Farewell Reception
Next Sunday, June 20th there will be a Farewell Recep-tion for Fr. Cozzi who is moving to Fredericksburg, VA, as well as for Fr. Fasano who retired in November. The reception will be in Fr. Ruehl Hall after the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses. God bless you, Fr. Cozzi & Fr. Fasano! Father’s Day Novena of Masses
Father’s Day is June 20th. Novena Mass cards are availa-ble in the gathering area and at the parish office. Enroll your father and other loved ones in our Novena of Mass-es. Drop off the names and stipend in the collection bas-ket or at the parish office.
Fatima Rosary Holy Hour
On Monday evening, June 14th from 7-8pm in the Adora-tion Chapel, a Rosary Holy Hour will be offered to pray for the peace Mary offered at Fatima.
Religious Freedom Week 2021
Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States rec-ognizes Religious Freedom Week, June 22-29, as an op-portunity to celebrate the founding freedom of our nation, as well as the work that must be done to ensure religious freedom remains a priority. The theme for this year is Solidarity in Freedom. As our religious rights increasing-ly come under attack, it is critical that we consider the invitation of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops to pray, reflect, and take action on religious liberty. Now, more than ever, we need Solidarity in Freedom. To learn more about Religious Freedom Week 2021 and how you can participate, visit: arlingtondiocese.org/
religiousfreedomweek2021/ READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2b, 3-4; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146:2, 5-9a; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112:1bc-4, 9; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111:1b-4, 7-8; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Ps 34:2-7; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-10; Ps 34:8-13; Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107:23-26, 28-31; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41
Mass Intentions for the Week: June 14 - 20, 2021
Monday Weekday
7:00am English Family/Gabrielle Tuttle
8:30am +Rita Jurek/Marlene Lundberg
Tuesday Weekday
8:30am +James Acheson/Mark Storey
Wednesday Weekday
8:30am Greg Bodoh/Michelle Bodoh
6:30pm +Sandy O’Gorman/Sandy Wood
Thursday Weekday
8:30am M/M George Elliott/M/M R. Von Ehr
Friday Weekday
8:30am +Tom Davis/Will & Patty Sonak Saturday Weekday
8:30am +Mason Alexander Simmons/Adams Family
Saturday Vigil - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00pm +Shunk/Blythe Families/Anita Shunk
Sunday Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00am Father’s Day Novena
8:30am Karen Pondo/Will & Patty Sonak
10:30am Parish Family
12:30pm +Robert Davis/Chris & Teresa Chow 3:00pm +Robert Davis/Chris & Teresa Chow
Women of St. John’s Corner
Welcome to
The Women of Saint John’s Group!
For all women parishioners 18+
Connect with us! Email list: [email protected] Facebook:
https://m.facebook.com/ womenofstjohns/
The Women of St. John is seeking new board members! If we want this ministry to continue, I will be needing some help. Please email
[email protected] if you are interested! ~ Jennifer Tatum
Holy Hour followed by Fellowship
7-8pm the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Adoration Chapel
* We are looking for volunteers to assist with a Fare-well Reception for Fr. Cozzi and Fr. Fasano to take place next Sunday, June 20th. Please contact [email protected] or the parish office if you’d like to help. Thank you!
From the Office of Religious Education
David M Wallace, Director| [email protected] | (540) 635-3780Darryl & Susan Adams, Confirmation Coordinator & RE Assistant | [email protected] Sr. Guadalupe Licea, PCI & Ana Fitzpatrick, Spanish Apostolate | (540) 635-3780 ext. 227
On the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear about the Kingdom of God in our Gospel reading. But what exactly is the Kingdom of God? The Catechism teaches: “Everyone is called to enter the kingdom. First announced to the children of Israel, this messianic kingdom is intended to accept men of all nations. To enter it, one must first accept Jesus' word: ‘The word of the Lord is compared to a seed which is sown in a field; those who hear it with faith and are numbered among the little flock of Christ have truly received the kingdom. Then, by its own power, the seed sprouts
and grows until the harvest.’ The kingdom belongs to the poor and lowly, which means those who
have accepted it with humble hearts. Jesus is sent to ‘preach good news to the poor’;he declares
them blessed, for ‘theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’ To them - the ‘little ones’ the Father is pleased
to reveal what remains hidden from the wise and the learned.Jesus shares the life of the poor, from
the cradle to the cross; he experiences hunger, thirst and privation. Jesus identifies himself with the poor of every kind and makes active love toward them the condition for entering his kingdom. Jesus invites sinners to the table of the kingdom: ‘I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.’ He invites them to that conversion without which one cannot enter the king-dom, but shows them in word and deed his Father’s boundless mercy for them and the vast ‘joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.’ The supreme proof of his love will be the sacrifice of his own life ‘for the forgiveness of sins.’ Jesus’
invita-tion to enter his kingdom comes in the form of parables, a characteristic feature of his teaching.Through his parables he
invites people to the feast of the kingdom, but he also asks for a radical choice: to gain the kingdom, one must give
every-thing.Words are not enough, deeds are required. The parables are like mirrors for man: will he be hard soil or good earth
for the word?What use has he made of the talents he has received?Jesus and the presence of the kingdom in this world are
secretly at the heart of the parables. One must enter the kingdom, that is, become a disciple of Christ, in order to ‘know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven.’ For those who stay ‘outside,’ everything remains enigmatic.” (CCC 543-546)
CCD 2021-2022: We are hoping to resume regular in-person catechism classes in the fall, on Tuesday afternoons/
evenings. We are looking for catechists who can help rebuild our program, and in coming weeks, we will be opening en-rollment for students to fill our classrooms. Who’s ready to help proclaim and build the Kingdom?
Farewell Reception
Please volunteer to help out at the Farewell Reception for Fr Cozzi and Fr Fasano on Sunday June 20th. Con-tact the church office or the Women of St. John’s to vol-unteer.
Stop the Bleed Training
The Emergency Response project offers training where you’ll learn about (1) different styles of tourniquets and how to apply them, (2) how to use direct pressure and sterile dressing and (3) practice wound packing with gauze. Contact Leo Carling (540-631-7555) to learn more or attend a class.
2021 Survey of Fraternal Activities
Your efforts on behalf of the Council’s charitable works are greatly appreciated. Please report your individual efforts through the Council’s website www.kofc7771.org or by contacting Brother Leo Carling (540-631-7555). Please enter your hours for events as they occur. Contact us
GK Joel Bockrath, [email protected]
Field Agent: Ryan McVearry (240) 440-1850
[email protected] Knights of Columbus
John Carrell Jenkins Council #7771 www.kofc7771.org
Peter Hickson Manuel A. Vicente Robert Cooke Devon Smith Lxex Robles Nathan T. Christman Vince E. Cruz Truman Sayre, Jr. Brady Anderson Steven Gregg Kristina Grdina Ben Cabreva David Kelleher Andrew Shorter Dominic Vieira Bobby Saxon Seumas X. O’Reilly Clement M. O’Reilly Alex Rojas Chris Reinhard Kieran Vieira Richard Skelton, Sr. John Bowes Elisabeth Crooks Jonathan Hamilton Justice M. Parrott Sean Conroy David Rogers Zachary Francis Stephen L. Jerome Mark Belton David Larsen David Schmitt Joseph Marsch Christine Marsch Brian Tilley Forest Shelby Steven Held, Jr. Stephen Bill Benjamin Gregory David Parnes Heather Bill-Blanchard
Timothy Smith Jeffrey Bayne Sean Smith David Berry Jason Pettingill Esther Alger Matthew Farrall Emma Morgan Jasmine Frank Jamie Troutman Christian Carino Daniel Heywood
Kevin Corella
Active Military Prayer List
FORMED
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The Faithful Traveler in the US: East Coast Shrines
Parish Code: QBKRGW
ST. FAUSTINA OF DIVINE MERCY SAID: " Once, the image was being exhibit-ed over the altar during the Corpus Christi procession [June 20, 1935]. When the priest exposed the Blessed Sacrament and the choir began to sing, the rays from the image pierced the Sacred Host and spread out all over the world. Then I heard these words: These rays of mercy will pass through you, just as they have passed through this Host, and they will go out through all the
world. At these words, profound joy invaded my soul." (St. Faustina Diary, 441) Used with permission of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM
Scriptural Reflections
Each Thursday in Fr. Ruehl Hall, 10:15 to 11:15AM. All parishioners are welcome. For more information please con-tact Deacon Goldsmith at [email protected].
Young Adults of St. John’s
Are you in your 20's or 30's? You're invited to attend events hosted by the Young Adults of St. John's! Follow event info on FB @youngadultsofstjohnthebaptist,
IG @st_johns_young_adults_va or to join the e-news-letter email [email protected].
Theatrical Leadership Boot Camp
Youth Actors needed! Do you have what it takes to do a Broadway musical in a week? It's all for a good cause! A Theatrical Leadership Boot Camp is an overnight camp held at the beautiful Northern Virginia 4H Centre with food, lodging, and activities provided each day. All middle through high school students are encouraged to attend. All ticket sales and concessions will go directly to the Front Royal Pregnancy Center. Check out their new website for more details at TLbootcamp.org. Book now for 10% off.
Children’s Holy Hour
Starting to plan the summer for your children? Please con-sider time with Jesus by attending a Children’s Holy Hour! We come together to pray every Thursday 3:00-4:00pm. Prayers are said together with children taking turns leading a decade . Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:05 and the Holy
Rosary is prayed at 3:40. The purpose of this hour is to
give children a designated time with their parents to pray with their peers, to practice leading prayers, and to learn the importance of sacred silence. Some children may not be ready for the whole hour, so please just come for as long as you are able. Any time with Jesus is time well spent! We ask the parish to please pray for these children that they may develop a lifelong devotion to Jesus in Adoration! We also ask your pardon during this hour as the children learn the beauty of sacred silence. Any questions: Please contact: Jack and Heather Hsu at [email protected]
Thank you for your prayers!
Any name added to the Prayer List will remain there for 3 months. The request may be renewed by calling the parish office. Please let us know when a name can be removed from
either prayer list. You may also request prayers by contacting our parish prayer chain at [email protected]
or St. Dominic’s Monastery prayer intention email: [email protected]
Pope’s Prayer Intention for June 2021 The Beauty of Marriage
Let us pray for young people who are preparing for mar-riage with the support of a Christian community: may they
grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience.
Ignatius Ehlinger Anthony Sheehan Norman Hunt Ann Saul Hoppe Barbara Woodward Gabby Abril Tahlia Fernandez John Janaro Robert Valdez Judith Thompson Judy Ratigan Susan Bill Sophie Shannon Mary Shaffer Anee Stanford Vicki Bailey Pat Schubert Rozie Baker John William Rice Gabrielle Tuttle Mabel Riordan Sean Becket Berry Matthew A. Skube Erik Jurek Roxolana Armstrong Dan Schneible Diann Wetzel Mitch Mumford Gabbi Rodgers Eileen Hawkins Peter Monfasani Carmela Rao Celine Pilegaard Sharon Teymourian Colleen Stivers George Stivers Peter Centrella Kathy Elar Pricilla Landers
PRAYER LIST
Please pray for all homebound members of our Parish and those impacted by Covid.
For all our Active Military Members and Veterans
Altar Guild Marlene Lundberg, 635-0541
Altar Servers (ages 11-18) Call Church Office, 635-3780 Front Royal Catholics Civic
Educational Group Tom McFadden, Sr. 540-252-9138 [email protected]
Chelsea Academy Felix Hernandez, 540-635-0622
Church Environment Linda Saker, 636-4556
Communion for the
Homebound Call Church Office, 635-3780 Divinum Auxilium
Academy Dian Schmiedicke, 631-0086 [email protected]
Dominicans Third Order Call Church Office, 635-3780
Eucharistic Adoration Mary-Margaret Price, 635-0645
John XXIII Montessori
Center Laura Accettullo, 540-631-0900 [email protected]
John Paul the Great
Montessori Academy [email protected] 540-535-5820 Knights of Columbus Joel Bockrath, [email protected]
Lectors Mary Kay Moose, 635-7628
Legion of Mary/Adults Andrew Armstrong, 540-631-4620
Legion of Mary (Juniors) Maureen Nyman, 540-671-1173 Meetings-Mondays 2:20-4:30pm PPH
Little Flowers (Gr. 1-5) Anita Townsend [email protected]
Loaves and Fishes
(Catholic Charities) Jeanne Jackson [email protected] 540-407-0348 or 540-252-4320
Meals for New Moms /
Postpartum Support [email protected] Music & Choirs Jeffrey Alban, 635-3780
Natural Family Planning Susannah Cavanaugh, 540-431-1992
Parents’ Support Group/
Children/Special Needs Winnie Ehlinger, 636-1688 Laurie Adams, 540-683-1767
Padre Pio Academy Johanna Naccash [email protected]
Prayer Chain Marlicia Fernandez, 622-2637 [email protected] Prison Ministry Chris Manion, 540-635-9166
Religious Education David Wallace, 540-635-3780
RCIA Parish Office, 635-3780
Senior Group Mick Tamas, 540-692-2815 [email protected] SHELL (Supporting
Home Education and Love of Learning)
Laura H. Clark, 635-3192 [email protected]
St. Edith Stein School for
Girls Dian Schmiedicke, 540-481-9696 St. John’s Community
Newsletter Michael Turner, [email protected] That Man is You! Tom Balint, 540-671-3094
Ushers Call Church Office, 635-3780
Vocations Cross Marlicia Fernandez, 622-2637 [email protected] Welcoming Committee Parish Office - 540-635-3780
Women of St. John’s Parish Office - 540-635-3780
Young Adult Events [email protected]
Youth Ministry Sarah French, [email protected]
Youth/Drama https://stjohnsdrama.org
St. John’s Contact Information
ST JOHN’S YOUTH GROUPSarah French, Director of Youth Ministry [email protected]
June 17th Pool Party
THANK YOU MRS FRENCH for all that you have done for the youth of our parish! God bless you! Make sure to get the most up to date Youth Ministry information by joining our email list. To be added to the list, please email [email protected]
Youth Ministry activities are open to all stu-dents ages 13- high school graduate unless otherwise noted. Scan this QR code image to get to more youth information.
Vocations
“The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed.” Has Christ sown the seed of your vocation within you? Might it be to grow in holiness as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Contact Fr. Michael Isenberg, [email protected] or (703) 841-2514.
Weekly Charismatic Prayer Meeting
All are invited to join in a charismatic prayer meeting at the Goldsmith’s home. We meet every Friday morning from 10:45-12:00. Children are welcome! There are toys, a tram-poline, play yard and a wonderful place for prayer. The for-mat is simple: we start with prayer intentions, pray the ro-sary, read a scripture verse and pray through it using Lectio Divina, and pray with people for their special intentions. For more information contact [email protected]
Summer Camp and Retreat at Steubenville
Summer Camp The religious sisters of the Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus (www.hsmcj.org/ingles/ index/html) are happy to invite girls ages 12-16 to their annual Convivences Summer Camp June 21-24, 2021 at their Novitiate in Steubenville, OH. For info and to regis-ter, contact the sisters at [email protected] or 740-346-2625.
Religious Discernment Retreat for Women
The religious sisters of the Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus (www.hsmcj.org/ingles/index/html) invite young women ages 17+ to a retreat to help them discern their vocation. When: Choose from these 4 weekends: June 4-6; October 15-17; January 28-30, 2022; March 25-27, 2022. Where: Their Novitiate (700 Lovers Lane, Steubenville, OH). Call the sisters at 740-346-2625. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved every-where! If you are interested in carpooling with someone in our area, ask Sr. Maria Ecclesia for assistance. The Flame of Love
A New Church Approved Devotion: Our Lady's promise to Elizabeth Kindelmann of Hungary: "By my Flame of Love, a new era of grace, never before known on the earth, will begin." The Flame of Love is an extraordinary grace which comes from Mary's Immaculate Heart to us at this time in history. The Flame of Love rosary will be prayed on Friday at 2:00pm in the Adoration Chapel fol-lowed by the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00pm. Please join us. Questions? Please call Boots Sargis 703-786-9111 or Joan VonEhr 518-698-7143.
