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The Diocese of Arlington invites you to take part in a powerful witness of our faith from November 9–16 for the first Diocesan Week of Service, a time dedicated to putting Love in Action through Service in Community.

Rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, our parishes and ministries are joining together to bring Christ to our neighbors by serving individuals and families who are most in need—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. From feeding the hungry and visiting the sick, to comforting the sorrowful and praying for the living and the dead, this week calls each of us to live our faith in concrete and compassionate ways. Join us in being the hands and heart of Christ to others. Let’s serve with purpose, pray with hope, and grow together in the love of God.

At All Saints Parish, we have recognized that loneliness is something that affects so many people. After consultation with Pastoral Council and others, we have decided to write cards to those in assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

Our students in All Saints Catholic School are assisting in this effort. The cards are being delivered, each with a flower, to residents of the various facilities in our parish at which we have monthly Masses. Alexandra Luevano is organizing this effort.

We invite parishioners to reach out to their neighbors who may be alone and lonely by talking to them, giving them some small token of remembrance, or encouraging them during this Week of Service. Let us accompany these efforts with prayer.

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

• Wednesday, November 12 – 6:30-8:00 PM
• Saturday, November 15 – 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 12 de Noviembre – 6:30-8:00 PM
• Sábado, 15 de Noviembre – 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.

The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will be collecting sponsorships for Wreaths Across America on the weekends of November 2 and 9 after all English Masses. Wreath Sponsorships are $17. Wreaths can also be sponsored online at Wreaths Across America.

Wreaths will be placed on the graves of veterans at National Cemeteries in our area. Please help honor our deceased veterans by sponsoring a wreath.

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

On August 12, 2025, Most Reverend Michael Burbidge, Bishop, Diocese of Arlington, announced that Papal Honors were granted to 50 members of our Diocese. 40 of those received the Benemerenti Medal (“To one who is well-deserving” in Latin). It is a medal awarded by the Pope to members of the clergy and laity for service to the Catholic Church.  

See the Press Release on the web.

Those honored who are from All Saints Parish and St. Gabriel Mission are:

• Anne Carroll
• David Conroy, Jr.
• Morena Guzman Rodriguez
• Rolando Rodriguez
• Robert Tessier

Anne Carroll is the founder of Seton School, Manassas.

Dave Conroy is the Principal of All Saints Catholic School.

Morena Guzman Rodriguez and Rolando Rodriguez are from St. Gabriel Mission, Manassas Park and were founding members of the mission.

Robert Tessier is the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at All Saints Parish, along with being 7th & 8th Grade Religion Teacher at All Saints Catholic School, and Director of Upper Room Theatre Ministry at All Saints.

To all of them we offer our heartfelt congratulations and prayers in recognizing the service they have done to the Catholic Church. Please join me in congratulating them.

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Hoy, 12 de agosto de 2025, el reverendísimo Michael Burbidge, obispo de la diócesis de Arlington, ha anunciado que se han concedido honores papales a 50 miembros de nuestra diócesis. Cuarenta de ellos han recibido la medalla Benemerenti (“A quien es merecedor” en latín). Se trata de una medalla que el Papa concede a miembros del clero y laicos por sus servicios a la Iglesia católica.

Consulte el comunicado de prensa en la web.

Los homenajeados que pertenecen a la parroquia All Saints y a la misión St. Gabriel son:

• Anne Carroll
• David Conroy, Jr.
• Morena Guzman Rodriguez
• Rolando Rodriguez
• Robert Tessier

Anne Carroll  fue la fundadora de la Seton School, en Manassas.

Dave Conroy es el director de la Escuela Católica Todos los Santos.

Morena Guzman Rodriguez y Rolando Rodriguez  son de la Misión San Gabriel, Manassas Park, y fueron miembros fundadores de la misión.

Robert Tessier es el director del Ministerio de Jóvenes y Adultos Jóvenes de la parroquia Todos los Santos, además de ser profesor de religión de 7.º y 8.º grado en la Escuela Católica Todo los Santos y director del Ministerio de Teatro Upper Room de Todos los Santos.

A todos ellos les ofrecemos nuestras más sinceras felicitaciones y oraciones en reconocimiento al servicio que han prestado a la Iglesia Católica. Por favor, únanse a mí para felicitarlos.

The Hearts Afire Special Needs Social Group meets monthly in the non-summer months at All Saints from 7:00–8:30 PM and is open to our friends with special needs, ages 18-35. If you would like to attend a fun-filled evening and meet some new friends, RSVP to heartsafiresocialgroup@gmail.com.

Hearts Afire needs volunteers!
We are looking for assistant leaders to help run the meetings and Buddies to partner with our special needs friends. If you are interested in helping out, or know someone would be, please email heartsafiresocialgroup@gmail.com.

Congratulations! As I announced at Masses, I have great news. The parish has paid off our combined loan of approximately $7,100,000. This loan was taken out for the building of this church building and for the renovation of the old church into the Parish Activities Center (PAC). The approximate costs were (rounded to thousands).

This marks a significant moment for our parish. I am grateful to all who have sacrificed so generously so that we could have these facilities in which to worship God, learn our faith, and work together in charity.

Thanks to Fr. Bob Cilinski, former pastor, who undertook both the building of the church and the renovation of the PAC, to our parish Finance Council, to those who managed and participated in our Capital Campaigns, to all who redeemed their pledges, to the Car Raffle team and all who support the Car Raffle, to those who have supported our monthly Building Fund offertory collections, to our collection count teams, and most of all, to our parishioners, both living and deceased, who through many years, supported these efforts with prayer, time, talent, and treasure.

May God bless you abundantly!

In Christ,

Fr. Lee Roos, Pastor

This week we again hear of the parables of Jesus: weeds among the wheat, a mustard seed, and yeast that makes the dough rise. Parables are a special type of story that are meant to make one point. Parables teach by way of paradox and give us a new insight into life. A parable is a story that draws images and metaphors (using one point of comparison) from the common life of the people.

There is usually an unexpected turn of events in a parable. At the moment of surprise, we are invited to enter into the insight of the parable. Many of the parables of Jesus are drawn from an agrarian society. Modern parables might draw on themes of transportation (e.g., The kingdom of God is like driving on I-66 when another driver lets you merge into the lane …) or commerce (The kingdom of God is like a person who cuts in line in front of everyone else waiting in line to enter Costco or Walmart ….). Think of the parable of the workers paid the same amount at the end of the day, even though they worked various hours. This wisdom teaching of a parable often has a message that we do not want to hear at first and may surprise or even shock us.

Parables allow us to pass through the gate of our own little world into solidarity with the whole human family. The shift is from “the community for me” to “me for the community.”

The parable of the weeds among the wheat is one that may not come to mind at first when we think about parables. However, it leads us to consider our own ways of thinking. For example, the common approach is to pull up all the weeds at once. When we find people doing things wrong, we may want to have them punished severely and immediately. God’s approach is to allow for repentance and conversion. By a patient approach, one is illustrating that we place trust in God, who will ultimately triumph.

The parable recognizes that in taking the freedom away from the person sinning (signified by the weeds) we may also be taking away the freedom for the person who responds justly (signified by the wheat.). Then there would be no response at all to God’s word sown among us! The mystery of God’s kingdom is offered to us. Ponder an aspect of that mystery that you find puzzling or difficult to accept.

Father Lee Roos