Events and Happenings

• Join Fr. DeMartino and Fr. Magat on Wednesday nights starting September 9 from 7:30p-9p in the parish center.
  • RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is designed for three types of persons:
    • Persons who are not Catholic and would like to become Catholic
    • Persons who are Catholic but never received all of their sacraments
    • Catholics who have all their sacraments but want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of their Catholic faith
  • Call the parish office at (540) 659-1102 to register
  • Class schedule

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration will begin on Friday, March 5th, after the 9 a.m. Mass and continue until 6:00 p.m. as we prepare for Stations of the Cross. Adoration will resume after the 7:00 p.m. Mass and continue until midnight. Please join our parish community every first Friday as we adore our Lord on the altar.

Saint William of York School Spirit Items

The SWoY Athletic Department is selling apparel and other items with our school’s logos to help keep our athletes’ fees low and to raise funds to continue work on the Parish baseball field. All items are available to school and parish members. Please see the forms below if you are interested in ordering any items and supporting our Athletic Department

Lenten Schedule for 2010

Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 begins the season of Lent. Masses will be celebrated at 7:30 & 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon & 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses.

On Ash Wednesday, everyone over 14 years of age is bound to observe the law of abstinence, (no meat). Abstinence is to be observed on all Fridays within the season of Lent. On Ash Wednesday & Good Friday, everyone 18 & up to the beginning of their 60th year is also bound to observe the law of fast. On these two days only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs; but together they should not equal another full meal. Ash Wednesday & Good Friday, therefore, are the only days of both fast and abstinence.

Soup Supper

Every Friday during Lent, except for Good Friday, different organizations of the parish will sponsor a Soup Kitchen in the cafeteria from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Join us for a sacrificial meal of homemade soups & sandwiches for a small donation, which will be used to assist individuals needing financial assistance in our area followed by Stations of the Cross.

Stations of the Cross

Fridays, 6:30 p.m.

Living Stations

The C.Y.O. will be presenting the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in the parish center.

Confessions: THE LIGHT IS ON

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays in Spanish, 6:30 p.m.

Masses

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.
Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Fridays, 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.

The Knights of Columbus Blood Drive

K.O.C.is sponsoring an Blood Drive on Sunday March 7, 2010 from 8:00-2:00 PM in the parish center. Donating a pint of blood to someone who is desperately in need, would be a wonderful offering during this sacrificial season of Lent.

Please come and join your fellow parishioners in giving the "Gift of Life". Remember that a valid pictured ID is required prior to registration on that day. If you have any questions you may contact Kathleen or John Hannon at 720-1599.

Easter Egg Hunt

The parish Easter Egg Hunt is on Easter Sunday at 3:45 p.m. in the school field. For each child who plans to participate, please provide 12 plastic eggs filled with wrapped candy, stickers, or small toys. Filled eggs must be dropped off by April 1st. A box will be located in the church lobby and in the Religious Education office. For more info, or to help with this event, contact youthgroup@swoycc.org or (540) 659-5705 ext. 31.

Vocations

“I AM has sent me to you.” Could the Lord be calling you to proclaim His name as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call Father Brian Bashista (703) 841-2514, or write:  b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org