Vocations: “None of you can become My disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.” Are you being called to discipleship as a priest, deacon, or in the consecrated life? Call Fr. Brian Bashista at (703) 841-2514 or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org .mailto:b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.orgshapeimage_9_link_0
Revised Edition of the Roman Missal Pope John Paul II issued a revised version of the Roman Missal during the Jubilee Year of 2000. The complete text is expected early this year. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has prepared a website at www.usccb.org/romanmissal/ to help American Catholics prepare for the transition to this new translation of the revised Roman Missal.http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/shapeimage_10_link_0
Papal Blessings The Catholic Church offers blessings from the Holy Father for special occasions such as Baptisms, Confirmations, marriages, and anniversaries. These blessings come in the form of certificates with the name(s) inscribed. Many people treasure these certificates as important symbols of sacraments and special occasions. For information on how to request a Papal Blessing, including the available options and cost of the certificates, please visit the diocesan website at www.arlingtondiocese.org/worship/papal_blessings.php. Be aware that the process may take three months or more.http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/worship/papal_blessings.phpshapeimage_21_link_0