Ladies of Hope
Our Lady of Hope Parish Women’s Group, Potomac Falls, Virginia
Ladies of Hope NOVEMBER 2013
Our Lady of Hope, pray for us!
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Shoeboxes Packed With Love Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser
By Marsha Slick
Are you making your menu for Thanksgiving, yet? When you do, why not put several delicious pies on it? And, best of all, you won’t have to do the cooking! Leave it up to the annual Ladies of Hope Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser. On the first three Sundays of November, LOH members will be selling pies after all Masses. This year, we will be offering just two flavors to make your choice easier: apple and pumpkin. The Little Apple Pastry Shop is once again providing these scrumptious pies which are homemade right at the shop in Aldie. You will be able to purchase pies for pickup on November 26, or you can donate a pie that will be delivered to Christ House, Missionaries of Charity, and House of Mercy. Each 10 inch pie will be sold for $18. Our goal this year is to sell 100 of each flavor, so be thinking of how many you will buy to support our fundraiser. Just imagine the time you’ll save for other activities on Thanksgiving Day, such as Mass, prayer, and family hugs!
"Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse works with local churches and ministry partners to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ." -Samaritan's Purse The Ladies of Hope project for our October 20th meeting was received with great joy! We all had such fun buying the gifts for our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. I overheard one of the ladies say that her grandchildren were older, and how rewarding it was to be able to purchase gifts for young children who will truly appreciate the outpouring of love. Well said! As usual, the women of the parish were more than generous with their time and treasure. We filled six long tables with donated items and then spent time filling each shoebox with age appropriate tangible gifts...and with the priceless gifts of love and prayers for each child who will receive a box. Our grand total of 57 boxes will be delivered to the donation checkpoint on November 18. A sincere thank you to each of you who made this project so rewarding! Somewhere around the world, a child will smile because of you.
LOH Board: President: Marie Kennedy Vice President: Marsha Slick Treasurer: Pat Garman Secretary: Christine Payne Ex Officio: Viv Castaneda Angelina Crew Trish Daquano Peggy Kearney Contact the Board at [email protected]
Inside this issue:
November Rosary for Departed Souls
2
Fair Trade Christmas Shopping
2
Stay in Touch
2
Year of Faith
2
Ladies of Hope Calendar
3
Links of interest:
Our Lady of Hope Parish: http://ourladyofhope.net/ Arlington Diocesan Council of Catholic Women: http://home.catholicweb.com/ADCCW/ Ladies of Hope with shoeboxes and bags filled with gifts. 1
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LADIES OF HOPE
November Rosary for Departed Souls “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
The month of November is traditionally set aside to remember our departed loved ones. Our Lady of Hope parish is honoring their memory by inviting all to come to church on Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM in November to pray the rosary.
We pray for the souls of these parishioners who died in the past year: Larry John Gebhardt Donetha Crist Bullock Jeremy Christian Tabones Marelene Simone Kennedy Mary Louise Mitchell Margaret M. Baumann Joseph Matthew Angel Richard Paul Schmitt Robert Yosaitis Starr Freeman Murray Patricia VanBelleghem Teresa Ayson Jumat Eldo Merlin Foss Heide Brodie
Suzanne Yerks and Sabine Morson were instrumental in arranging this weekly devotion for November. On November 10, and on the remaining Sundays in this month, you can write your loved one’s name on a slip of paper and place it in a basket next to the altar before the recitation of the rosary.
We pray for all our loved ones who rest in eternal peace.
Fair Trade Christmas Shopping Did you know that Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States? Started in 1943 as a response to the devastation of WWII in Europe, it is the official overseas relief and development agency of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. And, since the 1950s, CRS has provided emergency disaster relief to Asia, Africa, and Latin America, too.
So, what does this have to do with Christmas shopping? Well, CRS has a partnership with SERRV—Sales Exchange for Refugee Rehabilitation and Vocation—to promote fair trade by selling goods made by artisans living on these continents. According to the encyclopedia, fair trade is an organized social movement that aims to help producers in developing countries to make better
Year of Faith
Stay in Touch
The Year of Faith which began on October 11, 2012, will conclude in several weeks on November 24, 2013. Father Saunders writes, “...during this Year of Faith, we must open our hearts to the Holy Spirit who was sent to renew the face of the earth.” He has recommended that we take time for: Daily prayer Reading sacred Scripture Studying the teachings of the Church
If you know of a member who has not received a copy of our newsletter, please send a note to the LOH at [email protected] Please put “Add a name” in the subject line. Also, the LOH Board and activities’ chairs will be using an online program to contact you when we need volunteers and/ or donations for projects. It is called SignUpGenius. This will 2
trading conditions and promote sustainability. Shop from the comfort of your home as you “think globally and act locally.” You can see the food, clothing, jewelry, and home décor items at crsfairtrade.org/crafts . The CRS Fair Trade catalog selections are lovely and, surely, you might find that extra special gift or two to complete your shopping list for Christmas!
save time ma ki n g phone calls and make it easier for you to respond to requests. Best of all, SignUpGenius will remind you with an email when you volunteer. Thank you, in advance, for your generous gift of time and talent!
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Ladies of Hope Calendar 2013-2014 November:
Saturdays & Sundays, November 2 & 3, 9 &10, 16 &17—LOH Thanksgiving Pie Sales. If you can help with sales after Mass on these dates, it would be appreciated! LOH members will be contacted via SignUp Genius to volunteer. Sunday, November 17—Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Tuesday, November 19, 7 PM—LOH meeting in Parish Hall. Military Chaplain Father Kopek from Diocese of Arlington will share about his career as a military chaplain. Special project will be a spiritual wreath. Volunteers are needed for setup. December: Friday, December 6—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Saturday, December 7—Christmas Tree Sales & Market with Knights (10 am—2 pm) Sunday, December 8—LOH Donut Sunday. Woodcarvers from the Holy Land will be selling their beautiful pieces of art. Saturday, December 14—Knights of Columbus Christmas Party. The Knights have asked for our assistance with the party. January: Friday, January 3—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Sunday, January 5—LOH Donut Sunday Saturday, January 11—Service project with American Heritage Girls and Girl Scouts. This project will benefit Birthright and a pregnancy center. More information will be coming soon! Sunday, January 26—Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast February: Sunday, February 2—LOH Donut Sunday Friday, February 7—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Sunday, February 16—Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Lenten Retreat—Details will be in a future newsletter. March: Sunday, March 2—LOH Donut Sunday Tuesday, March 4—Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner. Knights of Columbus and LOH will co-sponsor this event. Wednesday, March 5—Ash Wednesday Friday, March 7—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Saturday, March 8—Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Party Wednesday, March 19—St. Joseph’s Day celebration in the Parish Hall following Vespers in the Church. Friday, March 28—Fish Fry. Knights of Columbus and LOH will co-sponsor this event. April: Friday, April 4—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Sunday, April 6—Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Friday, April 11—Fish Fry—LOH and Knights of Columbus Sunday, April 20—Easter Tuesday, April 29—LOH meeting featuring a speaker from Catholic Radio May: Friday, May 2—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Sunday, May 5—Donut Sunday Saturday, May 10—First Communion Saturday, May 17—Marian Tea Wednesday, May 28—LOH Business Meeting June: Friday, June 6—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Sunday, June 8—Parish Picnic—Knights of Columbus and LOH Ladies of Hope End of Year Dinner—Details will be in a future newsletter.
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Ladies of Hope NOVEMBER 2013
Our Lady of Hope, pray for us!
VOL. 1 NO. 2
Shoeboxes Packed With Love Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser
By Marsha Slick
Are you making your menu for Thanksgiving, yet? When you do, why not put several delicious pies on it? And, best of all, you won’t have to do the cooking! Leave it up to the annual Ladies of Hope Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser. On the first three Sundays of November, LOH members will be selling pies after all Masses. This year, we will be offering just two flavors to make your choice easier: apple and pumpkin. The Little Apple Pastry Shop is once again providing these scrumptious pies which are homemade right at the shop in Aldie. You will be able to purchase pies for pickup on November 26, or you can donate a pie that will be delivered to Christ House, Missionaries of Charity, and House of Mercy. Each 10 inch pie will be sold for $18. Our goal this year is to sell 100 of each flavor, so be thinking of how many you will buy to support our fundraiser. Just imagine the time you’ll save for other activities on Thanksgiving Day, such as Mass, prayer, and family hugs!
"Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse works with local churches and ministry partners to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ." -Samaritan's Purse The Ladies of Hope project for our October 20th meeting was received with great joy! We all had such fun buying the gifts for our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. I overheard one of the ladies say that her grandchildren were older, and how rewarding it was to be able to purchase gifts for young children who will truly appreciate the outpouring of love. Well said! As usual, the women of the parish were more than generous with their time and treasure. We filled six long tables with donated items and then spent time filling each shoebox with age appropriate tangible gifts...and with the priceless gifts of love and prayers for each child who will receive a box. Our grand total of 57 boxes will be delivered to the donation checkpoint on November 18. A sincere thank you to each of you who made this project so rewarding! Somewhere around the world, a child will smile because of you.
LOH Board: President: Marie Kennedy Vice President: Marsha Slick Treasurer: Pat Garman Secretary: Christine Payne Ex Officio: Viv Castaneda Angelina Crew Trish Daquano Peggy Kearney Contact the Board at [email protected]
Inside this issue:
November Rosary for Departed Souls
2
Fair Trade Christmas Shopping
2
Stay in Touch
2
Year of Faith
2
Ladies of Hope Calendar
3
Links of interest:
Our Lady of Hope Parish: http://ourladyofhope.net/ Arlington Diocesan Council of Catholic Women: http://home.catholicweb.com/ADCCW/ Ladies of Hope with shoeboxes and bags filled with gifts. 1
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LADIES OF HOPE
November Rosary for Departed Souls “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
The month of November is traditionally set aside to remember our departed loved ones. Our Lady of Hope parish is honoring their memory by inviting all to come to church on Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM in November to pray the rosary.
We pray for the souls of these parishioners who died in the past year: Larry John Gebhardt Donetha Crist Bullock Jeremy Christian Tabones Marelene Simone Kennedy Mary Louise Mitchell Margaret M. Baumann Joseph Matthew Angel Richard Paul Schmitt Robert Yosaitis Starr Freeman Murray Patricia VanBelleghem Teresa Ayson Jumat Eldo Merlin Foss Heide Brodie
Suzanne Yerks and Sabine Morson were instrumental in arranging this weekly devotion for November. On November 10, and on the remaining Sundays in this month, you can write your loved one’s name on a slip of paper and place it in a basket next to the altar before the recitation of the rosary.
We pray for all our loved ones who rest in eternal peace.
Fair Trade Christmas Shopping Did you know that Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States? Started in 1943 as a response to the devastation of WWII in Europe, it is the official overseas relief and development agency of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. And, since the 1950s, CRS has provided emergency disaster relief to Asia, Africa, and Latin America, too.
So, what does this have to do with Christmas shopping? Well, CRS has a partnership with SERRV—Sales Exchange for Refugee Rehabilitation and Vocation—to promote fair trade by selling goods made by artisans living on these continents. According to the encyclopedia, fair trade is an organized social movement that aims to help producers in developing countries to make better
Year of Faith
Stay in Touch
The Year of Faith which began on October 11, 2012, will conclude in several weeks on November 24, 2013. Father Saunders writes, “...during this Year of Faith, we must open our hearts to the Holy Spirit who was sent to renew the face of the earth.” He has recommended that we take time for: Daily prayer Reading sacred Scripture Studying the teachings of the Church
If you know of a member who has not received a copy of our newsletter, please send a note to the LOH at [email protected] Please put “Add a name” in the subject line. Also, the LOH Board and activities’ chairs will be using an online program to contact you when we need volunteers and/ or donations for projects. It is called SignUpGenius. This will 2
trading conditions and promote sustainability. Shop from the comfort of your home as you “think globally and act locally.” You can see the food, clothing, jewelry, and home décor items at crsfairtrade.org/crafts . The CRS Fair Trade catalog selections are lovely and, surely, you might find that extra special gift or two to complete your shopping list for Christmas!
save time ma ki n g phone calls and make it easier for you to respond to requests. Best of all, SignUpGenius will remind you with an email when you volunteer. Thank you, in advance, for your generous gift of time and talent!
VOL. 1 NO. 2
Ladies of Hope Calendar 2013-2014 November:
Saturdays & Sundays, November 2 & 3, 9 &10, 16 &17—LOH Thanksgiving Pie Sales. If you can help with sales after Mass on these dates, it would be appreciated! LOH members will be contacted via SignUp Genius to volunteer. Sunday, November 17—Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Tuesday, November 19, 7 PM—LOH meeting in Parish Hall. Military Chaplain Father Kopek from Diocese of Arlington will share about his career as a military chaplain. Special project will be a spiritual wreath. Volunteers are needed for setup. December: Friday, December 6—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Saturday, December 7—Christmas Tree Sales & Market with Knights (10 am—2 pm) Sunday, December 8—LOH Donut Sunday. Woodcarvers from the Holy Land will be selling their beautiful pieces of art. Saturday, December 14—Knights of Columbus Christmas Party. The Knights have asked for our assistance with the party. January: Friday, January 3—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Sunday, January 5—LOH Donut Sunday Saturday, January 11—Service project with American Heritage Girls and Girl Scouts. This project will benefit Birthright and a pregnancy center. More information will be coming soon! Sunday, January 26—Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast February: Sunday, February 2—LOH Donut Sunday Friday, February 7—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Sunday, February 16—Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Lenten Retreat—Details will be in a future newsletter. March: Sunday, March 2—LOH Donut Sunday Tuesday, March 4—Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner. Knights of Columbus and LOH will co-sponsor this event. Wednesday, March 5—Ash Wednesday Friday, March 7—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Saturday, March 8—Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Party Wednesday, March 19—St. Joseph’s Day celebration in the Parish Hall following Vespers in the Church. Friday, March 28—Fish Fry. Knights of Columbus and LOH will co-sponsor this event. April: Friday, April 4—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Sunday, April 6—Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Friday, April 11—Fish Fry—LOH and Knights of Columbus Sunday, April 20—Easter Tuesday, April 29—LOH meeting featuring a speaker from Catholic Radio May: Friday, May 2—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Sunday, May 5—Donut Sunday Saturday, May 10—First Communion Saturday, May 17—Marian Tea Wednesday, May 28—LOH Business Meeting June: Friday, June 6—First Friday Breakfast. We meet at the Corner Bakery in Cascades after 8:30 Mass. Sunday, June 8—Parish Picnic—Knights of Columbus and LOH Ladies of Hope End of Year Dinner—Details will be in a future newsletter.
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