Parishes, Schools to Remember Sept. 11 Victims

HERALD Staff Report
(From the issue of 9/5/02)

The terrorist attacks of 2001 — the tragedy and its victims — will be remembered Wednesday, Sept. 11, at parishes, schools and civic arenas throughout the diocese.

Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will celebrate Mass for victims of the terrorist attacks at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 12:05 p.m. on Sept. 11.

An outdoor concert will be held at the Netherlands Carillon near the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.

A listing of Sept. 11-related Masses and events follows. If your parish is not listed, call your parish office to find out what is taking place.

Parish Masses and Observances

All Saints Parish in Manassas will celebrate a Memorial Mass Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.  For information, call 703/368-4500.

Holy Family Church in Dale City will pay tribute Sept. 11 to those who lost their lives on that day last year during the terrorist attacks by having a display of 100 crosses on the front lawn of the church. There will also be a special Mass, to pray for an end to violence in the world, at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 14160 Ferndale Rd. To submit the name of a relative or friend to be included in the ceremony, call 703/670-8161 ext. 231.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Vienna will celebrate Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Anniversary Mass to remember the events last year, and to move forward in prayer and peace. In a spirit of unity, all the choirs and music groups of the parish will come together to participate in the Eucharistic liturgy that evening.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church is located at 8601 Wolftrap Rd. For information, call 703/938-2828, ext. 130

Queen of Apostles Parish in Alexandria will celebrate Mass Sept. 11 at 9 a.m., followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration, concluding at 7:30 p.m. with the celebration of Mass. Following the evening Mass, a candle-light procession will be made to the Crucifixion Garden in front of the church. For information, call 703/354-0742.

Sacred Heart Church in Manassas for will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m. Sept. 11, followed by Exposition of the Blessed  Sacrament from 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and will celebrate a concluding Mass at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 703/590-0030 or e-mail: scrdhrt1@aol.com. 

St. Andrew Parish in Clifton on Sept. 9, from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., will hold a Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, reflections and Benediction, presided by Father Jerry Wooten. For information, call 703/830-3044.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Triangle will hold Memorial Masses, with special prayers for victims and survivors, Sept. 11 at 8:45 a.m. and at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 18825 Fuller Heights Rd. For information call 703/221-4044.

St. Joseph Parish in Herndon’s Women's Ministry will host "A Night of Prayer and Remembrance" Sept. 11, 7 p.m.-7:45 p.m. to include prayer and reflection, a Boy Scout color guard presentation, readings, songs and meditations, followed by silent adoration in the Church. For information, call 703/817-1156.

St. Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax will offer Mass Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. to thank God for His protection and to commend to his mercy the souls of those who lost their lives in the tragedy. For information, call 703/273-5369.

St. Luke Parish in Mclean will celebrate a Mass for Peace at 12 noon at the church, 7001 Georgetown Pike. For information, call 703/356-1255.

St. Mary Church in Alexandria will have Adoration Sept. 11 from 830 a.m.-7:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m. For information call 703/836-4100.

St. Matthew Church in Spotsylvania will honor and remember those who died in the attacks against the U.S., with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and rosary in the church at 8:46 a.m. Sept. 11. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a Mass of Remembrance, in which the Family Choir will sing selections from Mozart’s Requiem Mass. For information, call 540/582-5575.

St. Michael Church Choir will hold a Memorial Concert at 7 p.m., followed by a Memorial Mass at 7:30 p.m., at the church, 7401 St. Michael’s Lane (off Ravensworth, which can be reached from Little River Turnpike or Braddock Rd.) in Annandale. For information call 703/256-7822.

St. Patrick Church in Fredericksburg will celebrate Mass Sept. 11 at 9 a.m., followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until the 6 p.m. Mass. The Marian Movement of Priests will hold its Holy Hour from 10 a.m.-11 a.m., followed by Benediction.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, on Sept. 9 at 3 p.m., will celebrate Mass and hold a crowning of the Mother of God, Our Lady of Schoenstatt, as Queen of the U.S., in petition for peace and an end to terrorism, an end to abortion and for moral renewal of the U.S. and the world, in the Crypt Church, at 400 Michigan Ave. For information, call 202/526-8300.

On Sept. 11, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated by U.S. bishops at noon in the Upper Church of the Basilica, and a Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass and Patriotic Program will be celebrated at 2 p.m. in the Upper Church. For information call 202/281-0615.

School Observances

Seton School in Manassas will begin the school day on Sept. 11 with the praying of the 15-decade rosary by the student body in the playground area. For information call Anne Carroll at 703/368-3220.

Ecumenical Services

George Mason University in Fairfax will host "A Day of Remembrance," an interfaith gathering united for peace, at the university’s Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. The event will Interfaith adult and children’s choruses, prayers, readings, and music or readings form the major religions. For information, call Marie at 703/354-9408 or Sandra at 703/324-5185.

St. Paul United Methodist Church will host an Ecumenical Service Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the church, 1400 G St., in Woodbridge.

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