SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM – Baptism preparation class for the parents will be held in the Chapel Annex as required. Parents need to be registered parishioners. Parents should request the sacrament at least one month prior to the desired date. Contact Eileen Shea at 663-2003.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION – The sacrament is celebrated from 4:20 to 4:50 PM on Saturday and from 8:30 to 8:50 AM on Sunday. The sacrament may be requested of the priest on Friday after the noon Mass.
CONFIRMATION – Contact Bob Vanatta, CCD Coordinator, for details (644-0620).
SACRAMENT OF THE HEALING – If you are in need of the Sacrament of the Healing because of an illness or a stay in hospital or need to request it for a family member, contact the chapel office at 653-8297. The sacrament will be administered by the weekend priest so please call as soon as possible so arrangements can be made.
MARRIAGE – If you are planning to marry and at least one of the couple is active military, you should contact Rosemarie Blades (663-3115) to arrange for the necessary pre-Cana sessions. This should be done at least six months before the planned wedding date. If neither of the couple is active military, the marriage preparation has to be initiated with the pastor of either party. In most cases for those living in the vicinity of Dahlgren, that would be the pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish, Colonial Beach.
Base Chaplain – LT Michael Geoghegan
Religious Program Specialist – CS2 Marci Primeau
Priest – Father Edwin Dill
Advisory Board Chairperson – Ian Hall
Pianist/Organist – Mrs. Diane Gray
Secretary – Freda Harris
ATTENDANCE: 252
OFFERING: $1,239.00
DAHLGREN CHAPEL
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
OF SACRED HEART
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC
17261 JONES ROAD, STE 207
DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA 22448-5133
MASS SCHEDULE
Fridays – 12:00 Noon
Saturdays – 5:00 PM
Sundays – 9:00 AM
Chapel Office: 540-653-8297/98 Fax: 540-653-7278
28 APRIL 2013
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR 4 AND 5 MAY
ACTS 15:1-2, 22-29
REVELATION 21:10-14, 22-23
JOHN 14:23-29
During World War II, a resistance fighter against the Nazis, would give his life for the cause. Resistance fighters fought throughout occupied Europe. They had to communicate secretly, often in code, as they tried to give hope to their
captive brothers and
sisters.
On
these Easter Sundays, we read from the Book
of Revelation. This New Testament work is puzzling, with its
strange descriptions and symbolism. Many readers misunderstand its
purpose, and try to find involved, often convoluted references to specific
events in our own time or the future. But much of Revelation refers to the time in which it was written.
Like those resistance fighters in occupied Europe, the early Christians lived
through persecution under Roman rule. I like to understand the Book of Revelation as a kind of
“resistance literature,” a message of hope shared by persecuted
Christians. Jesus has triumphed over evil; God’s enemies will be
defeated; even death itself.
Today, we Christians face our own troubles. We need to hear encouragement, as
the Book of Revelation tells us
that all will be made new, that death is not the end. It’s an ancient message
of hope as new as today’s dawn.
Adapted from Father Greg
Friedman with the Sunday Soundbite
for
St. Anthony Messenger Press, on the web at FranciscanRadio.org.
PRAYER FOR OUR
MEN AND WOMEN
IN THE MILITARY SERVICE
O Prince of Peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil. Guard our churches, our homes, our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all those within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its people from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon justice. Instill in the hearts and minds of men and women everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen.
Franciscan Mission Associates
P.O. Box 598, Mount Vernon, NY 10551
Please register with the chapel if you are attending Mass here. Be sure to update any information that may have changed. If you are unsure, please fill out a new form.
REGISTRATION FORM
Please fill out and place in the Collection Basket.
FAMILY NAME _________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER__________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS_______________________________________
MILITARY: ACTIVE DUTY______ CIVILIAN______
RETIRED_______
“There are no strangers here! Only friends who have never met.”
PRAYER REQUESTS
For all our religious leaders; our Holy Father, Bishops and Chaplains and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, let us pray to the Lord.
For our deceased parishioners and deceased Military, let us pray to the Lord.
For President Obama and his advisors, let us pray to the
Lord.
For the safety of all those who serve in the armed forces, especially those from the families of our community. Remember to pray for Anthony Morse and Jason DeLeon and peace in the world, let us pray to the Lord.
For those who are ill, especially Father Ray Vandegrift, Jeanmarie Kuster, Mary and Jim Mawn, Catherine Rose MacDonald, Jimmy Carey, Father David Mudd, Samantha Setser, Nancy Swink, Wesley Berry, Diana Pabrinkis, Michael Morgan, Marceille Dillon, Sandra Sheild, Karen Lawrence, Velda Taylor, Norbert Olzmann, James Higgins, Kristen Hedrick, Matt Gehman, Phyllis Higgins and Kathy Thomas, let us pray to the Lord.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAY THE ROSARY – So little time it takes to do so much good! The rosary is said every Monday night in the Chapel at 6:30 pm. Come and join us!
CHAPEL PASS – If your Chapel passes are set to expire, holders should contact Freda at the Chapel Office (540-653-8297) and she will arrange for renewal.
PLEASE REMEMBER, before placing any flyers or leaflets in the vestibule to be shared with all of our parishioners, approval should first be obtained at the Chaplain's office.
CHAPLAIN GEOGHEGAN would like for you to join his Wednesday night Bible Study at 6:00 pm in the Chapel Annex. He will begin the journey through The Story of the Bible. Babysitting will be available at the Annex. Please come and join us.
THANK YOU Archbishop Broglio and Concelebrant Father Kevin for celebrating Confirmation. Many thanks for everyone that made confirmation a special event for Sacred Heart Chapel. Continue to keep Gabriella Baker, Hanna Breton, Madeline Hassler, Nathan Irey, Mackenzie Miniuk, Amy Neel, Marie Pinto, Elizabeth Setser, Samantha Setser, Douglas Shea, Julian Vazquez-Ayala and TJ Wells in your prayers.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION is scheduled Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel. Please keep the following First Holy Communicants in your prayers: Melanie Hassler, Stephen Haug, Cassie Lipke and Jude Wisslead.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – Please consider getting involved in the many ministries within the chapel community. No matter your age, you may find a place within the Catholic community to volunteer some time. Consider any one of the following ministries: Choir, Bereavement, CCD, Fellowship Set Up, Ushers, Lectors, Social Committee, Ministers of the Eucharist, Individual Child or Adult Education, Chapel Clean Up, Altar Servers, Sacristans, and the Circle of Prayer. Contact any Advisory Council Member to find out how to get involved. Council Member information can be found on the bulletin board in the vestibule.
FL@SH (Full of Life at Sacred Heart) - All Middle School and High School youth are welcome to join for continued sharing of faith through exploration of the Catholic Faith, community service, and FUN! Fun filled activities throughout the year--retreats, concerts, holiday gatherings and other group activities. For more information, please contact Steve and Kathy Young at 540-735-4504.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Middle/High School youth volunteers are needed to assist with the 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Cameron Hills Golf Links on Saturday, May 4, 2013, to benefit the St. Anthony's/St. Elizabeth's Building Fund.
This is a great opportunity/experience for our FL@SH age youth seeking community service hours!
FOOD DRIVE – Continue to support the NSASP Dahlgren Food Bank by bringing in food donations. Please leave your donations in the vestibule of the Chapel.
Charitable contributions include disbursements made throughout the year. If you know of a worthy Catholic agency or organization that you would like to recommend for consideration for receipt of a contribution, send the information to Advisory Board Chairperson, Ian Hall.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you would like to submit a message to be posted in the weekly church bulletin, please contact Janet Burckell for submission via basebulletin@aol.com or tbnjb56@gmail.com or by phone at 540-663-2659. Please submit your request by 1200 noon on Monday of each week.
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN for the Sacred Heart Catholic Community of the Dahlgren Chapel can be read on line. The website is www.rc.net/mo/sacredheart. Any updates such as mass cancellations for inclement weather can be found posted on the latest bulletin.
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Prayer Chain – Ann Albertson 663-2290
CCD Coordinator – Bob Vanatta 644-0620
Youth Group Coordinator – Steve and Kathy Young 540-735-4504
FullofLifeatSacredHeart@yahoo.com
Father Cassin 301-843-8916 X15 and Father Dill 301-439-3171 are a phone call away if you need to talk to a priest
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are available to take Holy Communion to the sick and homebound
Arlington Catholic Herald is available free of charge in the vestibule
Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotional is available free of charge in
the bookracks
USA Mass schedules can be found at www.masstimes.org or by calling 410-676-6000
Sacred Heart Website is located at www.rc.net/mo/sacredheart