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Based on the refreezing experience from overnight last night/ this morning, and what we expect again for tonight, we have decided to repose the Blessed Sacrament and END Adoration again for today in the 5:00PM hour today (around 5:30)

Also, Father decided that with the additional snow we're expecting tomorrow (4-6" to 5-8" in the forecasts, starting early tomorrow afternoon), we will NOT begin adoration again tomorrow morning but will instead evaluate the impact of tomorrow PM's storm and begin Adoration again perhaps Wednesday some time, or Thursday morning.

CCD is cancelled for Monday and Tuesday, February 8th & 9th.

The Mom’s Group Book Discussion and the Patricians talk on the The Vatican Bank have been rescheduled. Please see below for rescheduled dates/times.

HT Mom's Group, February 16

Location: Home of Kate Downes 8583 Dover Downs Court (Bridlewood) Gainesville, from 10 AM to Noon.

Join us on Monday, February 8, to discuss the book, "Love in the Little Things: Tales of Family Life" by Mike Aquilina. You don't even need to have read it to join us. Writer and sometime EWTN host, Mike Aquilina's collection of essays on Catholic family life will be a hit with moms and dads alike. Each 2-3 page story describes one of the soaring joys, or maybe the jarring annoyances, of marriage and family. Readers will alternately smile, tear up, or laugh out loud. After each entertaining story, Aquilina draws an analogy, or finds some meaning, that points us toward the ultimate goal of our lifelong family adventure: eternal union in the heavenly family feast.

The book cost is $13, and it is not too late to order a copy & read it! Contact Becky Ruwe (beckypruwe@yahoo.com / 703-753-7366) to order, or order directly from St. Anthony Messenger Press at www.AmericanCatholic.org.

Blood Drive, Feb 14

The Knights of Columbus Annual Christmas Blood Drive is scheduled for February 14 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Go to the Inova Blood Services website to make an appointment.

Why Give Blood? There is no substitute for blood. It can only come from one place and that's a volunteer blood donor. A growing population is creating an increased demand for blood and blood products in our community. Because the need for blood is so great, a consistent inventory is vital. Therefore, it is essential we have a steady stream of volunteer blood donors, as well as community partners who sponsor regular blood drives.

Holy Trinity Calendar Now Online

Be sure to keep up-to-date on current events and offerings through Holy Trinity. View the new church calendar.

Natural Family Planning - Feb, March, April

Have you ever thought about what unnatural birth control methods REALLY do to your body? To your marriage? Natural Family Planning through the Couple to Couple League has the answers and more. Attend a short course and learn a natural method of family planning that is safe, effective, and morally acceptable. If you have taken NFP before, take a one-time "update class" or register with us for a FREE refresher of the full NEW course! Call or e-mail Dustin and Erin Atkinson to register for the three-month spring series, NFP@holytrinityparish.net. Pre-registration is required. Fall class-series dates are February 14, March 7, and April 9 (12-3PM). Course fee is $135 and includes all materials. For other class times and locations, including the free "update class", go to www.ccli.org.

Holy Trinity Guest Speaker Series

• February 18, 2010
  Steve Clifford, a candidate for the diaconate in our diocese, will be speaking on "The Eucharist and the Conversion of Souls" at 7:30pm after the 7pm Mass. Born and raised a Mormon, Steve entered the Catholic Church 15 years ago and now teaches RCIA in Woodstock, VA. All are welcome to hear his inspirational talk followed by a reception in the parish hall.
  
• March 22-25, 2010 Lenten Retreat
  Fr. Larry Richards - http://www.thereasonforourhope.org/
  
• June 17, 2010 (Thursday)
  Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC - www.fathercalloway.com
  
• October 29 - November 3 Parish Mission
  Fr. Simeon Gallagher

The Vatican Bank, March 8 (7:30 pm)

• What is the Vatican Bank?
• When was it created?
  
• What purpose does it serve for the Church?
  
• Who runs it and why is it important for us to know about?

For more information, contact Joe Volk at 703-895-0235, jovolk@yahoo.com. Refreshments will be provided.

Health Care Reform

The Bishops of Virginia would like you to help remind your legislature about the Catholic Vote and the Catholic stance on the Dignity of Life for those born and unborn. Please follow this link to some very important details and a link to your representatives.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

RCIA: Are you interested in learning more about Catholicism? Are you a baptized Catholic but have not been Confirmed? Or are you just interested in deepening your knowledge of your Catholic faith? Join Fr. Peffley, Fr. Wooten, Fr. Jack and Deacon Jake for RCIA. Classes are Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the RCIA webpage or contact Nate Evans, 703-298-4409. These classes are for anyone with interest no matter your current denomination. Please encourage your friends and neighbors with interest in Catholicism to come by.

Dedication & Memorial Giving Opportunities

We are pleased to offer a number of new Dedicated and Memorial Giving Opportunities. See flyer for a summary of the newest items available.  Such opportunities provide a visible, permanent testament to the generosity of Holy Trinity parishioners or can provide a lasting way to honor a loved one or friend on the Wall of Honor in the Church. Contact Jennifer Dominick at 703-615-0631.

Adorers Needed

Late Nights:
Mondays 2am-3am, 4am-5am
Wednesdays 12am-1am
Thursdays 3am-4am
Fridasy 2am-3am, 3am-4am
Mornings:
Wednesdays 8am - 9am
Tuesdays 10am - 11am
Afternoons:
Mondays 1pm-2pm
Wednesdays 3pm-4pm, 5pm-6pm
Thursdays 5pm-6pm (2 adorers needed)
Evenings:
Mondays 7pm-8p

Whether you've been visiting the chapel regularly and haven't yet signed up for a time, or whether you haven't yet come to experience the peace and beauty of spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, please consider signing up for a regular Holy Hour. Email Jack Peters at adoration@holytrinityparish.net or call 703-980-6370.

Parish Announcements....

St. Valentine's Day Celebration: Fr. Peffley will be offering a Mass for the renewal of marriage vows at Holy Trinity on Saturday February 13th at 11:00 AM. We encourage families to attend. Please join in the celebration of marriage and offer prayers of thanksgiving for the gift of the married vocation.

We received our St. Michael statue and are excited that it is so beautiful. We would like parishioners to consider making a donation toward the statue on behalf of a loved one who serves or has served in the military. St. Michael is the Patron Saint of those in the Military and Police Officers.

As we continue the Year of the Priest, view a special note from the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI. More on Year for Priests.

Trip to Oberammergau: There are still about 5 spaces available for Fr. Wooton's Oberammergau Passion Play Pilgrimage. We will be experiencing the beauty and majesty of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria as well as attending the historic Passion Play which is performed by the villagers of Oberammergau. This act of thanksgiving is performed every 10 years in fullfillment if the vows made over 500 years ago. For more information, contact the office or Fr. Wooton at (703) 203-7519.

Young Adults: Check out our upcoming events!

Holy Trinity has created a new Job Network site in hopes to help join job-seekers with employers during these tough economic times. Please let us know of any job opportunities available at your place of employment (or elsewhere) so that we can pass them along to fellow parishioners in need of work.

Find out what's going on at Catholic Distance University.

Volunteer to work in our Gift Shop or join our Gift Shop Committee.

Women's Reflection Information/Schedule
Men's Reflections Information/Schedule