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 Mike Walter, CCD Coordinator, for details (775-2290).
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 Blade 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 Eric Malmstrom
Religious Program Specialist – RP2 Nodeen Collingwood
Priest – Father Dill
Advisory Board Chairperson – Joe McGettigan
Pianist/Organist – Mrs. Diane Gray
Secretary – Freda Harris
ATTENDANCE: 222
OFFERING: $1,433.00
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
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMES
15 NOVEMBER 2009
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR 21 AND 22 NOVEMBER
DANIEL 7:13-14
REVELATION 1:5-8
JOHN 18:33-37
“There's an old Chinese blessing—or is it a curse: "May you live in interesting times!"
We live in times marked with the constant threat of terrorism, dizzying changes in technology, and a struggle by people just to keep up. I suspect we'd all trade a lot of the chaos for something less "interesting."
We're in good company. Read today's passage from the thirteenth chapter of the Gospel of Mark. It's from a section of "apocalyptic" sayings by Jesus. "Apocalyptic" writing in the Bible deals with the future and is full of strange and poetic symbolism. Its meaning can be a mystery.
Scripture scholars suggest that this chapter of Mark reflects in part the chaotic times in which Mark's community lived—perhaps in the midst of Roman persecution. Fear, violence and threats to the community were a reality. Christians must have wondered if the end was near.
In response, Mark reassures us with the words of Jesus. In verses just preceding today's selection, we hear that the end of all things must wait until the Gospel is proclaimed to the ends of the earth—a task still in process today. True, Christians must struggle, but they're not to retreat from chaos. Instead, we must be in the midst of it, active witnesses to hope. Jesus' words, full of hope, will never pass away. “
By 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.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYER REQUESTS
For all deceased, deceased military and deceased parishioners, let us pray to the Lord.
For President Obama and his advisors, let us pray to the Lord.
For the safety of our service men and women especially Luke Rieman, Brian Jaquith, Keith Lee, Jason Elliot, Krystal Walter, Jeremy Mitz, and peace in the world, let us pray to the Lord.
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 those who are ill especially Matt Gehman, Jimmy Bowie, Phyllis Higgins, Tommy Tschirn, Jeanne Burke, Pearl Pekar, Joanie Snyder, Ann Coffey, John Stanton, Jennie Schade, and Kathy Thomas, let us pray to the Lord.
Combined Chapel Fellowship – Please join us on Sunday, 22 November at 1145 in the Chapel Annex. This gathering will recognize RP2 Nodeen Collingwood, who will have her third child in January. Finger foods and punch will be served
FLU SEASON – During the flu season, we are encouraging all parishioners to forgo the Handshake of Peace. Please just turn and greet your neighbors. If you are not feeling well, or if it’s possible that you have been exposed to the flu, we also ask that you refrain from receiving wine with Holy Communion. We appreciate your assistance.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Contact Bernadette McGettigan at 663-3860 or send announcements to basebulletin@aol.com. Announcements must be submitted by noon on Wednesday for the following week.
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Prayer Chain – Ann Albertson 663-2290
CCD Coordinator – Mike Walter 775-2290
Youth Group Coordinator – Steve and Kathy Young 775-5046 FullofLifeatSacredHeart@yahoo.com
Father Cassin 301-843-8916 X15 and Father Dill 301-434-7968 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 Web Site is located at www.rc.net/mo/sacredheart