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Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
12 de diciembre

Celebre la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en la iglesia de Todos los Santos comenzando con el Rosario (2:00 AM), seguido por Las Mañanitas (3:00 AM), la Misa (4:30 AM), y el baile tradicional en el Patio (5:30 AM). Las Misas vespertinas se celebrarán a las 5:00 PM y a las 7:00 PM (bilingüe), seguidas de una fiesta en el Centro de Actividades de la Parroquia.

2:00 AM	Rosary
3:00 AM	Las Mañanitas (Canto Tradicional)
4:30 AM	Misa (en español)
5:30 AM	El baile tradicional en el patio
5:00 PM	Misa (en español)
7:00 PM	Misa bilingüe (Inglés y español)
8:30 PM	Recepción en el Centro de Actividades

Aparición de nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

La Virgen María se apareció a un hombre pobre llamado Juan Diego el 9 de diciembre de 1531. Ella le pidió construir un santuario en su nombre en el lugar exacto donde ella apareció en la colina de Tepayac, que está ahora en la ciudad de México. Juan Diego hizo lo que la Virgen pidió, pero cuando le dijo el obispo de la petición y la aparición, el obispo no le creyó y exigió una señal antes de que aprobara la construcción del Santuario. El 12 de diciembre, la Virgen volvió a aparecer a Juan Diego, pidiéndole a recoger rosas desde la cima de la colina de Tepayac, que era normalmente estéril – especialmente en diciembre, y para colocar las rosas en su manto. Cuando Juan Diego llevó las rosas al obispo, las rosas cayeron al suelo, y su manto reveló la imagen de la Virgen María.

Esa capa se muestra hoy en la Basílica de Guadalupe en la ciudad de México.

Source: arlingtondiocese.org

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12

Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at All Saints Church beginning with Rosary (2:00 AM), followed by Las Mañanitas (3:00 AM), Mass (4:30 AM), and traditional dance in the Courtyard (5:30 AM). Evening Masses will be celebrated at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM (bilingual), followed by a fiesta in the Parish Activities Center.

2:00 AM	Rosary
3:00 AM	Las Mañanitas (Traditional Singing)
4:30 AM	Mass (en español)
5:30 AM	Traditional dance in the Courtyard
5:00 PM	Mass (en español)
7:00 PM	Bilingual Mass (English/español)
8:30 PM	Reception in the Parish Activities Center

Apparition of our Lady of Guadalupe

The Virgin Mary appeared to a poor man named Juan Diego on December 9, 1531. She asked him that a shrine be built in her name in the exact spot where she appeared on Tepayac Hill, which is now in Mexico City. Juan Diego did what the Virgin asked, but when he told the bishop of the request and the apparition, the bishop did not believe him and demanded a sign before he would approve construction of the shrine. On December 12, the Virgin Mary reappeared to Juan Diego, asking him to collect roses from the top of Tepayac Hill, which was normally barren – especially in December, and to place the roses in his cloak. When Juan Diego took the roses to the bishop, the roses fell to the floor – and his cloak revealed the image of the Virgin Mary.

That cloak is displayed today in the Basilica de Guadalupe in Mexico City.

Please join the Filipino-American Ministry for their celebration of the Simbang Gabi Mass on Fri., Dec. 19, at 7:00 pm. Simbang Gabi (Filipino for “Night Mass”) is a devotional Mass held during the Season of Advent. After Mass, a reception will follow in the Parish Activities Center.

Simbang Gabi consists of a series of Mass celebrations over 9 days leading up to Christmas Eve. Simbang Gabi was introduced to the Philippines by Spanish friars in the 16th century. This novena of Masses is celebrated in the early morning hours, when the roosters crow to announce the coming of the new day (hence the name, Misa de gallo) for a very practical reason – Filipinos are mainly farmers or fisherfolk who either begin or end their day at dawn. Farmers begin their work at the crack of dawn to avoid the intense heat. Fishermen who spend all night at sea, come back to shore to sell their catch. Thus the Spanish missionaries decided just before dawn was the best time to gather all the people to pray and prepare for the coming of Jesus.

Join in celebrating Simbang Gabi across the Diocese from Dec 15-24. Information and full schedule: www.arlingtondiocese.org/simbanggabi.

The history of Simbang Gabi is all but forgotten now. The tradition to worship and meditate on the mystery of the Incarnation; the loving appreciation for the role of Mary as the bearer of the child, Jesus; and, the fatherly love of Joseph for his family — these remain strong in the faith life of Filipinos everywhere in the world. The Filipino immigrants have proudly introduced this beautiful tradition to the Church in the United States. Since winter weather in most parts of the country makes it impractical to hold the Mass celebrations at dawn, local parishes have adapted the practice and celebrate Simbang Gabi in the evenings.

Prepare your heart to receive the joy of Christ during this season of Advent. Our reminder from John the Baptist to “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths,‘ [Matthew 3:3] is also an invitation to create room in our hearts to receive the presence of Christ at Christmas.

We invite you to rekindle your spiritual life this Advent through our many liturgies and special events.

See our All Saints Events page for a complete list of Advent offerings!

Help the less fortunate in our community. Un‑Trim‑A‑Tree is a program that provides gifts for children of families facing financial difficulties.  Starting November 16, we have trees in the narthex of the church with “hang tags,” indicating gifts that are needed.

• White tags are coordinated by the Knights of Columbus.
• Yellow tags are coordinated by the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Please choose a tag and return an unwrapped gift with the tag attached. The tag is important to insure the gift gets to the proper child. SECURELY attach the tag to the gift. Gifts should be placed under the tree. If the tag is lost, please attach as much information as possible (for instance, tag color, child, name, age, family number, etc.).

• White tag gifts are due no later than Wednesday, December 17, 6:00 PM. White Tag questions? Contact Eric and Maria Wolpert at mwolpert@eawtech.com.
• Yellow Tag gifts are due no later than Wednesday, December 17. Yellow Tag questions? Contact Bob Fini from St. Vincent de Paul at Bob Fini (bobatbullrun@gmail.com).

GIFT CARDS and smaller items must be placed in the secure box at the center entrance of the church or at the parish office.

Thank you for sharing your blessings!

Join us in the celebration of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord with Vigil Masses on Wednesday, December 24 and Christmas Masses on Thursday, December 25.

Please see our 2025 Christmas Mass schedule.

Wishing you and your family God’s abundant blessings during this Christmas season!

The All Saints Parish Festival will take place on April 24-25, 2026. Msgr. Lee is pleased to announce that Linda Gaynord will serve as Chair of the 2026 Parish Festival. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Matt Lewandowski for his many years of dedicated leadership as Festival Chair.

Silent Auction Returns!
We’re bringing back the All Saints Silent Auction via an on-line platform. You will be able to bid anytime, anywhere, even right from home. Even if you can’t attend the festival, you can still make a difference by joining the fun online. You will also be able to stay connected with instant notifications on the items you love!

This exciting event will offer a wide range of exclusive items, all generously donated by our community supporters, businesses and donors. From unique experiences to one-of-akind treasures, there will be something for everyone.

We would love for you to be a part of it now! Wondering how you can help? It’s easy—donate jewelry, household or handmade items, glassware, musical instruments, antiques, collectibles, or movie and gift cards. Small business owners, we’d love your services or merchandise too!

NOTICE: Your year-end donation could shine at our Silent Auction! As you prepare year-end donations for tax purposes, please consider whether your items could serve as valuable contributions to our Silent Auction. If so, kindly contact Lori McCuin (L.mccuin@verizon.net). The earlier we receive items and can feature them online, the sooner we’ll launch our bidding platform. Additional details about bidding will be shared after the first of the year — stay tuned!

Join the Parish Festival Committee
Our Festival Committee is coming together! Join us on Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 PM in the PAC Atrium. Be part of the team that makes this year’s All Saints Parish Festival unforgettable! At this time, we are especially seeking volunteers to help coordinate the Outdoor Amusement Rides (more so for overseeing volunteer staffing). We are also looking for shelving for our Plant and Flower booth. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Gaynord at lgaynord@allsaintsva.org.

All Saints offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 10 – 6:30-8:00 PM
• Saturday, December 13 – 3:00-4:00 PM

First Friday
For the First Friday of each month, we have the following schedule:

Confession – after 7:00 AM Mass
Confession –  7:00 – 7:45 PM
Mass in Spanish – 8:00 PM

Please note that for the morning confessions, once we have posted a sign that the confession line is closed, please do not enter the line. This will allow us to finish those who have already been waiting in line and will allow the priests to finish before the 8:30 AM Mass. One should not miss a part of the Mass (for example, the Liturgy of the Word or the Liturgy of the Eucharist) due to being in Confession. Also, please do not put “placeholders” for a place in line, such as a hymnal on the floor, during Mass. We ask those in line to be considerate of others. Thank you

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Todos los Santos ofrece el Sacramento de la Reconciliación en las siguientes fechas:

• Miércoles, 10 de Diciembre – 6:30-8:00 PM
• Sábado, 13 de Diciembre – 3:00-4:00 PM

Primer Viernes
Para el primer viernes de cada mes, tenemos el siguiente horario:

Confesiones – Después de la misa de 7:00 AM 
Confessions – 7:00 – 7:45 PM 
Misa en Español  – 8:00 PM 

Tenga en cuenta que para las confesiones de la mañana, una vez que hayamos colocado un letrero de que la línea de confesión está cerrada, no ingrese a la línea. Esto nos ermitirá terminar con aquellos que ya han estado esperando en la fila y permitirá que los sacerdotes terminen antes de la Misa de las 8:30 AM. No se debe perder una parte de la isa (por ejemplo, la Liturgia de la Palabra o la Liturgia de la Eucaristía) por estar en Confesión. Además, no coloque “marcadores de posición” para un lugar en la fila, como un himnario en el piso, durante la misa. Les pedimos a los que están en la fila que sean considerados con los demás. Gracias.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament — Adoration

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel is available at the times listed below.

• Wednesday, 9:00 AM until Thursday, 6:45 AM;
• Thursday, 7:00 PM until Friday, 6:45 AM;
• Friday, 8:00 PM until Saturday, 7:00 AM. Note that the Rosary will be held in the chapel, Sunday evening, after the 7:00 PM Mass, followed by Adoration from 8:00 PM until Monday, 6:45 AM.

We do not have Exposition between the weekday daily Masses (Monday–Friday) at this time.

Please sign-in at the Chapel to assist our Adoration Coordinator in verifying that we will always have at least 2 people present.

Access to the Chapel. The interior doors between the church and chapel will be locked. You must use the exterior doors to enter the chapel and the exterior doors to enter the church.

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Nota Importante:
Durante el Triduo Pascual (Los Tres Días) de esta semana, no hay exposición del Santísimo Sacramento. Después de Pascua, tome una hora antes de la exposición del Santísimo Sacramento para la oración pública en nuestra capilla.

Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento—Adoración
La Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento en la Capilla está disponible en los horarios que se enumeran a continuación.

• Miércoles, 9:00 am hasta el jueves, 6:45 am;
• Jueves, 7:00 pm hasta el viernes, 6:45 am;
• Viernes, 8:00 pm hasta el sábado, 7:00 am. Tenga en cuenta que el Rosario se llevará a cabo en la capilla, el domingo por la noche, después de la misa de las 7:00 PM, desde las 8:00 PM hasta el lunes, 6:45 AM.

No tenemos exposición entre las misas diarias entre semana (de lunes a viernes) en este momento.

Por favor, regístrese en la Capilla para ayudar a nuestro Coordinador de Adoración a verificar que siempre tendremos al menos 2 personas presentes.

Acceso a la Capilla. Las puertas interiores entre la iglesia y la capilla se cerrarán con llave. Usted debe utilizar las puertas exteriores para entrar en la capilla y las puertas exteriores para entrar en la iglesia.

Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, helps women and men grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are suffering and in need.

• At All Saints, 30 volunteers help more than 750 families and individuals annually.
• Calls for assistance in Manassas and Manassas Park are growing. Please prayerfully ponder if you can devote a few hours each month to answering Christ’s call to go out into the world and help those in need.
• We especially need bilingual parishioners.

If you would like to learn more about the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, please call our service line at 571-516-3200 and leave your name and number.

All Saints Choirs are now actively recruiting for the fall. Lift up your voice in song and join us.  See the flyer below for an overview of the many opportunities available through our Music Ministry in both English and Spanish.

Canten al Señor un cántico nuevo! Sing to the Lord a new song!

Join an All Saints Choir – Participation Form

To signup for a choir, please click the link above or call Tim Lewicki, Director of Music & Liturgical Ministries Coordinator, for more information at 571-516-3141.

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All Saints Music Ministry – Overview