Sacraments
Confessions:
Friday 10:30am; Saturday 8am and 3:30pm; Wednesday 8pm;
One-half hour before Mass on Sunday Anytime by appointment
Confessions are held in the Church
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Parish Staff
Reverend James Gould, Pastor
Reverend John Heisler, Parochial Vicar Mr. Larry Hammel, Deacon
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Mrs. Kim Livaudais, Director of Religious Ed Mrs. Janice Rees, CRE, Sunday Bulletin, Website Ms. Emily Glass, Director of Youth Ministry Mr. Michael Galdo, Director of Music Mrs. Laura Burgess, Sacristan Mr. Tim McGinn, Facilities Manager Mr. Jerry Jones, Custodian
Mrs. Maria Alvarenga, Custodian Mr. Antonio Alvarenga, Custodian
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EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 2, 2022
Masses for the Week
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Saturday, Jan. 1 The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; Solemnity of Mary,
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Look around at people. Where is life heading for them? What gives them direction? Even we who are people of faith can get distracted and lose our focus. God, in all of His fullness, is revealed in Jesus Christ and we can en- counter Him! God is tangible, real, vulnerable, poor, and full of wonders, surprises, and opportunities. For those who are struggling and lost, today LVDGD\RIJUHDWMR\$OOWKH\KDYHWRGRLVUHDFKRXWDQGWRXFKWKHWUXWK RI&KULVW7KLVSUHVHQFHLVUHYHDOHGLQWKHSRRUH[SORLWHGDQGYXOQHU- able ones who cry out for compassion and love. But it is also found in the faithful ones who see in the Epiphany of God a liberation from structures and systems that hurt us, a narrowness of mind and heart that constricts us, and an absorption in our self-agenda that prevents us from seeing anything other than ourselves as important.
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Our Military Members: SGT Peter Audi, PFC Stephen Beard, MAJ Andrew Cahan, SGT Ernesto Castro, LCpl Paul Cotter, LT Scott Cypher, CPT Patrick Godfrey, CPT Ryan 3DWULFN*UDG\/73DWULFN*XWLHUUH]&37-DPLH-RYHQH/LGGOH 66*-RVKXD-RYHQH&375DFKHO-RYHQH0DOOHWV&379LQFHQW Jovene, MAJ Chuck Marshall; SSG Tim Marshall, CPT Ross Men- W]HU/FSO-RKQ2ZHQ3DWWHUVRQ3)&-RUJH3HGUR]D*<6JW-RVH 3HGUR]D-RH3XOWUR/W0DWWKHZ5\DQ/&SO)UDQNLH7K\VRQ/7 Jared Willard, PFC Joseph Jovene, A1C Joshua Wilk
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The Deceased:Joan Monastero, 6KHOE\'HFNHU(VWHOD)LW]JHUDOG Robert Cote, Thomas McGorry, Mary Sue Couser, Baraka James, Ames Smith, Anna Marlene Berry, Susan Muth, Steve Van Briggle, Jo- seph Kerns, Ginger Grimard, Carol Curto, Jerome Miles, Stephen Miller, Terry McCracken, Alice Gould
Below are the names of people along with the date of death in the month of January from our parish since the time St. Francis de Sales became a parish in 1967.
Scripture tells us to pray for the living and the dead.
Let us commend to the Lord’s mercy the following:
Patrick Walsh, January 18, 2021 Deacon John F. Vassallo, Jr., January 15, 2021
David O’Konski, January 12, 2021 Marty McMichael, January 29, 2021
KImberly Merline, January 24, 2020 Ryan Andrew Martin, January 7, 2020
Carolyn Woodland, January 5, 2020 Kimberly Castellano - January 28, 2018
Cathy Bartoldus - January 20, 2018 Joan Ruscitella - January 22, 2016 David A. May - January 27, 2015 Edmund J. Bighouse - January 23, 2015
David A. Miles - January 14, 2015 Elizabeth Susan Biddle - January 22, 2013
Marian Welsh - January 7, 2012 John A. Bikowski - January 4, 2010 William G. Leonard – January 31, 2009 Stephanie Ann Jackson – January 12, 2009
Carroll Wells Lewis – January 18, 2008 Louise B. Caprio – January 21, 2008 Anastasia B. Barry – January 8, 2007 William Pierce Bragg – January 15, 2005 Grace Loretta Giuggio - January 18, 2004 Richard John Gessner – January 12, 2002 Donna Beth Haddock – January 13, 2002 Grace Maxine Bullick – January 27, 2002 Roger Frank Cressey – January 10, 2001
Robert F. Busher – January 18, 2001 Deborah DeAngelo – January 20, 2001
Catherine Maher – January 28, 2000 Thelma L. Chettle – January 17, 1999 William E. Caggiano – January 18, 1998
Mary Wildes Brown – January 30, 1997 Michaela A. Theerman – January 2, 1996
Anna Marie Gerken – January 3, 1991 Scott Laurence Kidwell – January 1, 1990
John Philip Holland – January 1, 1988 Cecilia E. Williams – January 17, 1988 Elizabeth J. Carruthers – January 18, 1985
George Tredick – January 16, 1984 Emily R. Austin – January 8, 1982 William N. Welsh – January 21, 1980 David C. Schwable – January 17, 1971 Dear Folks,
As I write this letter two days before Christmas I am fully aware you will not see it until after the holiday. Allow me a moment of sincere gratitude. God bless Fr.
Heisler for his great devotion to the sacramental life of the par- ish. By his teaching and homilies, he points all of us to the center of the life of the Church, the Holy Eucharist. God bless the many who spent hours preparing the Church IRU&KULVWPDV6XFKDEHDXWLIXOMRE
*RGEOHVVWKHODGLHVRIWKHRIÀFHVRIUHOLJLRXVHGXFDWLRQDQG JHQHUDORIÀFHVRIWKHSDULVK$QGWKHUHDUHPDQ\RWKHUVWREH complimented. On behalf of those mentioned above... merry Christmas and may you have a happy, healthy, and holy year coming.
Also, on behalf of Fr. Heisler and myself we would very much like to thank all who have dropped off the culinary de- lights to the rectory offered letters of encouragement for our VHUYLFHWRWKHSDULVK3ULHVWKRRGLVDJUHDWOLIHDQGMR\LQRXU lovely parish. Thank you. God bless you. And let us pray for one another.
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“I have just a few thoughts regarding all the blessings our gift shop has received. God gave us the inspiration for starting Crux Gloria at a time of tribulation in our parish. As always, God had perfect timing! The gift shop has brought many positives to our parish family. God also sent you. The gift shop also has our parish family to thank for walking with us on this journey. They have been so kind and supportive from the onset.
The following are individuals play a vital role in the success
• Tomas Fernandez had the vision of the cross which now stands on our property and provides the name of our shop.
•Pamela Martin developed and designed the logo and assists with the website design. Pam and Janice Rees bring creativity, insight as they work together with today’s digital and web-based environment.
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Randy Fraysher and Michael Corrigan.
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• Amy Harrison and Leslie Sheldon provide support in working with vendors, insight in communication in various product lines.
Together we can anticipate and provide for future needs of our par- ish family.
•Elizabeth Rice, Mayra Feliu, Missy Krebs, and Katy Beaty provide hours of help each weekend. They are consistent and responsive to every individual that they speak
Over the past two years the efforts of these individuals have helped Crux Gloria meet our mission of providing books and sacramentals to grow our faith. We have grown from one table to three. In Spring we will be offering Holy Cards and a larger selection of books such as Story of a Soul from Saint Therese and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. Of course, we will look to both Father Gould and Father Heisler for their suggestions.”
Well done.
Emily Glass Director of Youth Ministry
540-338-6381 or e.glass@saintfrancisparish.org MERRY CHRISTMAS! – Wishing you and your families a joy- ous Christmas! As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, let’s lean into the light and everlasting goodness that he promises with his reign. We can rejoice in hope and peace because even as a tiny baby in a stable, He has already overcome the world. See you in 2022!
MOUNT2000 – Sign-ups are now open for Mount2000!
February 11-13, 2022, hosted by Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. 3 days of nationally-renowned, teen- oriented Catholic speakers, Mass, Adoration, opportunities for Confession, getting to know seminarians, vocation exploration, awesome music and worship, and SO much fun! Registration is
$100/participant, and an additional $76 (est.) for hotel and food for the weekend. E-mail e.glass@saintfrancisparish.org to get registration info! All high schoolers are invited! Bring a friend.
Spaces are limited.
5:30 PM MASS – Every Sunday at 5:00 PM, join us in the front 4 left rows to celebrate Mass together. All high school students are welcome!
YOUTH NIGHT – Join us on Sundays from 6:30-8:00 PM in Room 213 for fellowship, discussion, prayer, and fun. Bring a friend! All high schoolers are welcome! Come to grow in friend- ship with Christ and one another.
YOUTH GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS – Sign up to receive free Remind.com text message updates, reminders, and upcoming virtual meetings. Text @sfdsteens to the number 81010. Also, follow the Youth Ministry Instagram account St.FrancisYouth for event updates and announcements.
WEEK OF JANUARY 2 and January 9 Sunday K - 8th Grades -9-10:15am
9th - 12th Grades - 4-5pm
Monday K - 8th Grades, 11th&12th, RCIT - 5-6:15pm Wednesday PRE-K-5th - 3:30-4:45pm
Religious Education Calendar
Parents of Children Preparing for Sacraments this Year:
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First Penance March 12, 2022 10:00 am – 12 noon
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All are invited to attend the 5:30pm Teen Mass before the supper. We look forward to seeing you.
Inclement Weather Cancellations
Weekday: When Loudoun County schools are closed or have early dismissal, or cancel after-school activities due to inclement weather, Youth and Adult Religious ed and classes are cancelled.
Sunday Classes: Sunday morning cancellations will be posted on the website www.saintfrancisparish.org/, and emailed to families by 6:45am Sunday morning.
St. Francis Council 11136 News Altar Flower Dedication
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HAPPY NEW YEARThe Knights wish Fr.
Gould, Fr. Heisler, Deacon Hammel and the en- tire parish staff and parish a Happy New Year!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST The pancake break-
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FREE THROW CONTEST The Knights will host the 2022 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest on Monday, January 17, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The contest will be staged in Our Lady of Victory Hall. See blurb below.
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NEXT COUNCIL MEMBER MEETING – January 107KHQH[W0HP- ber meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2022. The rosary starts at 7 pm in the chapel and the meeting in Knight’s Hall, at 7:30 pm.
MARCH FOR LIFEPlease watch for parish announcements on the March for Life event and bus reservations. The March is on January 21. The Knights fully support this event and reimburse the parish for the cost of the bus to transport parishioners to the March.
BECOME ACTIVE AS A KNIGHTIn this Fraternal Year, we ask all Knights to volunteer for activities which the Council will sponsor. Our Council will be focusing on the Knights of Co- lumbus Program “Faith in Action” in the new Fraternal Year, namely, in program areas of FAITH, COMMUNITY, FAMILY and LIFE Please contact Chris Miller, Grand Knight, for more info at .QLJKWV#JPDLOFRP.
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Share Sunday
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weekend. PLEASE NO JUICE BOXES, PERISHABLES, FRUIT OR PASTRIES. Thank you!
Meets Wednesday Evening OR Saturday Morning in Our Lady of Victory Hall
All Men welcome!
WEDNESDAY EVENING 7 TO 9 PM Fellowship, Presentation, Discussion SATURDAY MORNING: 6:30 AM - 8 AMOR
Fellowship, Presentation, Discussion Come check us out!
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That Man Is You Men's Group
The 2022 Knights of Columbus FREE THROW CONTEST Monday, January 17 2022 at 9am
(“Martin Luther King Jr Day”) Our Lady of Victory Hall
2SHQWRDOOER\VDQGJLUOVDJHV(OLJLELOLW\LVGHWHUPLQHGE\WKH age of the contestant as of January 1, 2022. Entry forms can be picked XSLQSHUVRQIURP-DQLFH5HHVLQWKH5HOLJLRXV(GXFDWLRQRIÀFHRU can be requested by emailing ODFKDP#FRPFDVWQHW A copy of your FKLOG·VELUWKFHUWLÀFDWHPXVWEHVXEPLWWHGZLWKWKHFRPSOHWHGHQWU\
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No walk-ins will be accepted. Winners will advance to the District level competition on Presidents Day Holiday in February anticipated to be at St. Theresa Parish, Ashburn.
COATS FOR KIDS
On behalf of the Knight of Columbus, Saint Fran- FLV&RXQFLOZHZRXOGOLNHWRWKDQNRXU Parishioners for their generous donation of coats to the Coats for Kids Drive. With your donations ZHUHDEOHWRGHOLYHUER[HVRIFRDWVWRVFKRROV PLUS donate to our Homeless Ministry and Mobile Hope.
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Meal Service Opportunity For New Moms
Are you interested in serving meals to SFDS families who have MXVWKDGDEDE\"(PDLO.DWL3XOWURNDWKU\QSXOWUR#JPDLOFRP to be added to the meal train email list.
Parish Homeless Ministry
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given
… and his name will be called ‘Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’” (Isaiah 9:6)
• The Homeless Ministry wishes all of the wonderfully generous St. Francis parishioners a very Merry Christmas Season and a Blessed New Year!
• Please check your email for sign-ups for our January Ana- costia meal delivery and for our upcoming Blessing Bag event!
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JOIN US FOR THE
NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE Washington, D.C.
January 21, 2022
Project Rachel Post Abortion Healing Ministry:
888-456-HOPE or visit: www.helpafterabortion.org.
Gabriel Project Pregnancy Assistance Ministry:
866-444-3553 or info@helpfor pregnantwomen.org
WINTER BIBLE STUDIES
Mens and Women's Bible Study:
Queen of Heaven: Mary's Battle for Souls, will start on January 17, 2022.
We will meet on Monday Mornings 10-11:30 AM, for 8 weeks, at the (GXFDWLRQ&HQWHULQURRP
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There are so many benefits to studies like this one. Many of us have a desire to grow closer to God and these study groups provide a structured, scheduled time to refocus our lives on Our Lord. If you have been searching for a meaningful encounter with Our Heavenly Mother, I urge you to consider taking this study. If you are interested, please email Jeanne Lamana at jeannelamana@gmail.com to register and receive further info.
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ADVENT GIVING TREE
Thank you to all the parishioners of Saint Francis who gave so generously to the Advent Giving Tree! Your gifts were de- livered to local families in need, Birthright, Catholic Charities Leesburg, the Leesburg Homeless Shelter, Mobile Hope, and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Martinsburg, WV. Your kindness is much appreciated by all! And thank you to MAC-PAC families for helping with deliveries! Erin Bucci, buccierin@comcast.net
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive!
Sunday January 9th 2022
7 AM - 12:30 PM
Harmony Hall at the Hamilton Safety Center 39071 E Colonial Hwy, Hamilton,
Walk-Ins Welcome!
Holy Father Prayer Intentions - January 2022
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WOMEN'S COUNCIL CORNER
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so, we'd like to raise a glass and piece of cake to celebrate your birthday! Also come for a White Elephant Re-Gift Exchange since it'll still be Christmas. Did you receive another coffee mug?
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The Women's Council of Saint Francis de Sales collected 130 new stuffed animals. They will be delivered in batches to the Purcellville Police Department. The stuffed animals will be used to FRPIRUWVFDUHGDQGLQMXUHGFKLOGUHQRQWKHVFHQH of various calls. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. God Bless all of you!
Gift for Life Gabriel Project & Project Rachel Campaigns
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COUNSELING OFFERED AT SFDS
Jennifer Barry, LCSW from Catholic Charities’ Family Services will take appointments offering Individual, Family or Couples Counseling. Jennifer is a licensed clinical social worker who received her Master of 6RFLDO:RUN06:IURPWKH&DWKROLF8QLYHUVLW\RI America. Jennifer can now be reached for teletherapy or for a free consultation. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, please contact her at 703-
Catholic gifts for all occasions The Crux Gloria will be closed from December 22, 2021 - February 4, 2022. We have been busy ordering items for Spring and are looking forward to receiving items HQT$CRVKUOU(KTUV%QOOWPKQPCPF%QPƂT- mation. If you have something particular in mind, we would be happy to assist.
Thank you to our entire Parish family for their support during the past year and look forward to seeing everyone in February.
We are grateful for your prayers, ideas, and suggestions on how to help grow in our beautiful Catholic Faith together.
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John Goldsmith 540-751-0833 Providing Insurance and
Financial Services 610 E. Main St. • Purcellville
Mary Ellen Lench, COUNSELOR & ATTORNEY AT LAW Revocable Trusts, Wills, Special Needs, Powers of Attorney, Administration Voted Legal Elite Trust and Estate Attorney by Virginia Business Magazine Offices in Fairfax
& Bluemont Diocesan Member
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Purcellville Electric
Residential • Commercial Serving the Loudoun Area
for over 30 years Mike Gittings • 540-338-2424
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We’re here for you, every step of the way.
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The first step in reaching your goals is reaching the person who can help you achieve them.
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Financial Advisor Financial Advisor
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307 E. Market Street • Leesburg, VA 20176 Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA.
Hall Funeral Home Hall Funeral Home
Est. 1895
Hall Funeral Home remains a small family owned service committed to the families & community we serve.
Traditional Services Cremation Services Pre-Planning Flowers
140 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA 540-338-5561 - www.hallfh.com
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Unlimited Plumbing & Piping, LLC
• PLUMBING • HEATING • A/C
703.421.3839
www.unlimitedmep.com
Matt Lantow Parishioner
10% OFF Repairs for Parishioners
BUTLER PAINTING
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J & M Landscape Services Complete Landscaping Services
Residential • Commercial 703-926-1137 Jeff Beksel, Parishioner
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25% OF MY COMMISSION DONATED TO SFDS PARISH FOR BUSINESS FROM THIS AD
Maria P. Winters
Realtor®
Bi-Lingual - English/Spanish Parishioner & Choir Member
Cell 703-618-8383 mariapwinters@gmail.com
Modern Landscape Design Service and Landscape Maintenance
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Let us do the work! 703.327.7018
Parishioner
MARK G. SMITH, D.D.S.
Compassionate & Personalized Family Dental Care
Your home town dentist
201 N. Maple St., Ste. 202 • Purcellville, VA 20132 (540) 338-9400 • www.MarkSmithDDS.com
Crisis Pregnancy Center 16 Royal St. SE • Leesburg
(703) 777-7272
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203 Harrison Street SE Market Station • Leesburg
703-771-9300
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Eat Natural.
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Gracious, elegant living in the heart of historic Leesburg, VA!
Call for a Tour Today! 703-737-6149
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Mattias A. Caro Esq.
Attorney, Parishioner Wills, Trusts, Probate
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571.242.0232
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ST. FRANCIS MEMBERS
LYNNE McCABE TEAM
REALTORS®
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HOW WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED?
n Full Service Facility
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A Loudoun native with over twenty years of experience in Northern Virginia’s finest restaurants, Chef Ian Dieter collaborates with local farmers
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