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TA B L E O F CONTENTS 6

Mother of the Bride

Pa r i s h i o n e r P r o f i l e : C a y l a Po c z a t e k

Te e n C o r n e r

T h e P l a c e o f Pe a c e : T houghts on a Monastic Garden

Po l i s h C r e a m C a k e

C o l o r i n g Pa g e : S t . D o m i n i c

Pa r i s h D i r e c t o r y a n d B u l l e t i n s

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MOTHER OF THE THE BRIDE by Kathleen Murphy

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God has blessed our family in many ways, not the least of which is the great grace of having our daughter become a religious sister! In retrospect, our daughter’s decision, and discernment to become a religious sister, was handed to us in little increments that she doled out over a period of 8 to 10 years. Meaghan is our third of four children. So, when “announcements” were made on many topics, I usually took them with a grain of salt, secretly thinking, “this will pass,” or “this is a phase,” or “I wonder what to-

morrow will bring.” Little did I know what tomorrow really would bring!! My first inkling was when Meaghan - then in 5th grade at St. Thomas Aquinas school - came thundering down the stairs to “announce” that she was probably not going to get married or have children! Ok, I thought, we don’t have to worry too much about this in the 5th grade! High school at Paul VI passed by in a whirl of study and activities.At some point in her high school days, I discovered that Meaghan had been attending daily Mass throughout her

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junior and senior years.Early in her senior year at Paul VI, she asked us if she could attend a vocation discernment retreat at the St. Cecilia Dominican Congregation in Nashville, TN. Several emotions came rushing in: awe; amazement; shock; worry (this child had never traveled alone), and some hand wringing. With a small dose of someone (the Holy Spirit) telling me to get out of the way! While driving her to the airport to go to the retreat, she seemed nervous (we ran into traffic), anxious that we would miss the plane, and a general feeling of unease. Meaghan assured me she would be in touch over the weekend. Now, here’s where the story takes off. I never heard a peep from her all weekend, and when she got back late Sunday evening, she was a different young woman. Here’s what I saw:

ville in August.In all honesty, I experienced a whole range of emotions, from joy to a deep sense of loss. About a week after Meaghan left for the convent, I was upstairs in her room and closed the door just to have a moment. Behind her door, I saw a whole gallery of holy cards with devotional prayers to our Blessed Mother and any number of saints. I knew she was exactly where she was meant to be! Nineteen years later, Sister Martin de Porres, O.P. has brought our family over 300 daughters, not to mention our Lord Jesus as our Divine Son-in-law! It has been and continues to be a faithfilled journey. We miss her every day, but the joy and contentment in our hearts is unsurpassed, knowing that when Jesus called her, she heard Him, she answered Him, and she has never looked back. A few years ago, a local catholic college called and asked me to speak to the Joy college parents. The topic was, “How Confidence to raise a daughter to become a ReliPeacefulness gious Sister.” I could hardly contain my amazement as if I had something to do I think I knew then that this was it. with my daughter’s calling. I told the She was probably going to leave us! caller I like to think Sister joined the conMeaghan (and the Holy Spirit) had the vent not because of us...but despite us. great good sense to drop little snippets of information during the rest of her senior Sister Martin de Porres, O.P. attendyear about what was coming. For exam- ed St. Thomas Aquinas Regional ple, when she told us she had to sew her school in Woodbridge, and the MurHabit, I secretly breathed a sigh of re- phy family were parishioners of Our lief and told myself, “Well, that’s that,”as Lady of Angels for twenty-five years. sewing is not one of her many gifts. Graduation came and went and all of a sudden there was a flurry of preparation for her departure to Nash-

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PARISHIONER PROFILE:

CAYLA POCZATEK My name is Cayla Poczatek and I am the oldest of ten children in my family. I have been blessed to grow up with so many siblings and in the Catholic faith. My family and I were parishioners at Our Lady of Angels in Woodbridge for over 10 years. We are currently parishioners at St Elizabeth Ann Seton in Lake Ridge. My parents have encouraged me and each of my siblings to openly live our faith. Growing up, it was important that we not only grew to know our faith but to live it daily. This was lived out

by praying the rosary as a family, going to Mass on Sundays together, eating dinner together (as often as schedules allowed) and showing up as a family to each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events during the week or on weekends. Cultivating a close family culture planted the seed that whatever was priority in my life would take effort and time if it were to grow. This has certainly been true for my love of art. I have loved art since I was four years old. My dad is a graphic artist with a fine arts degree (hence where I probably get my knack for all things art). Art

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has created the space for me to personally express myself and share my faith. It takes me out of my head and into a world where I can create something beautiful for God. Everyone has things they struggle to process and sort through in the busyness of life. People seek fulfillment, something to satisfy the restlessness in their life and make them feel accomplished. I have found that it is in serving others that brings me the most joy and fulfillment. I have asked God in prayer many times, “What do you want me to do with this gift? How do you want me to serve you? What do you want of me? What is your will?” He only asks, “Have I loved well?” A quote by Mother Teresa explains this teaching well: “It’s not about how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do that counts.” How does my art help me love others better? As I have witnessed through many experiences, children love to explore new things. As I sit to do art with kids, I begin to see a joy in them. In this setting, they suddenly become comfortable to share their thoughts and articulate things they are learning, expressing the things that are of importance to them at this phase of their life. Some people feel frustrated and intimidated by art because they are afraid to make a mistake

or fear the product will not turn out the way they want. I encourage other adults and the children I teach, that each art piece is unique, and it takes patience. There is a book I love called “ish” that I often refer to when teaching art. In this children’s story, a little boy is unhappy with his drawings, crumples them up and throws them away. Meanwhile, his little sister would pick them up, unwrinkle the papers and hang them on her wall in her room. The brother finds out and wonders why she has done this. She explains that each of the drawings looked “ish”; his flowers were “flower-ish” or a drawing of a vase was “vase-ish.” With this new perspective, the boy shows an enthusiasm and excitement to draw anything and everything without worrying if it was perfect because it was “ish.” I desire to help others realize that God can work through them and He uses whatever we give Him. All we must do is be open to the graces and opportunities He has to offer us. It is with this mentality that people can feel the freedom to give their best effort, give themselves time for growth and leave the rest in God’s hands, resting assured He will provide. He wants your happiness and can use the most unlikely of people to do His work. I want every child to see their worth and dignity as human beings; that they are

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loved not because of anything they have done but because they are a child of God. There is always anxiety and doubt in our lives, but God does provide. It is in hindsight that I see His hand in my life. I want to pass on to others what art has done for me. It is therapeutic when I am stressed and has created a calm space amidst stress. It has allowed me to relate and connect with others who share artistic talents, such as, in photography, music and writing. It has also allowed me to give to others a physical and spiritual gift. When I paint or draw an art piece as a gift for someone, I am thinking about something they would like and pray for them while I create the piece. In this way, these gifts are more than an art pieces but a gift of time, effort, and prayer. Taking time to make something beautiful, specifically for them, makes one feel seen and loved. Art is a means to express love. A way to love God and others. He uses our mistakes to make something beautiful, so we have no need to worry. Art is another way to bring Christ’s light into the world. Those who have been given that gift ought not to hide it. Be open to the beauty God can bring out of your life, the good and bad moments, your strengths and weaknesses. Art brings beauty into the world and is especially needed when times are rough or confusing. A beautiful quote or painting may give you the hope and encouragement you need, and beauty lifts one’s mind to God. As St Pope John Paul II wrote in his letter to artists, “Thanks

also to the help of artists ‘the knowledge of God can be better revealed and the preaching of the Gospel can become clearer to the human mind’.” It is inspiring to see God’s plan unfold and how he uses certain experiences or a skill that you randomly learned, for a part of your life down the road. Be open to learning new things. Quarantine has really allowed people the time to pick up an old hobby or learn a new skill. You never know what God may use that for. St. Pope John Paul II says, “The artist has a special relationship to beauty. In a very true sense it can be said that beauty is the vocation bestowed on him by the Creator in the gift of ‘artistic talent.’ And, certainly, this too is a talent which ought to be made to bear fruit, in keeping with the sense of the Gospel parable of the talents.” I am currently the marketing coordinator for the young adult ministry at Seton parish, YAMOS. In this way, I can share my love for photography and the visual arts to serve the church, reaching other young adults. I also work at Holy Family Catholic School as the first-grade assistant, while I continue online college at Liberty University to earn my B.A. in elementary education. The teacher I work with graciously encourages me to share my talents with the students by doing “how to draw activities” where the kids learn how to draw either a favorite character of theirs, a person we are learning about in history or an animal we are learning about in social studies.

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Since we finished this school year online, I was able to post how to draw videos and other fun crafts for my students. The kids wanted more throughout the summer, so I hosted several art classes online through Zoom where we learned watercolors, oil pastels and acrylics. The kids were able to talk with one another, share what they were doing over summer and learn how to use different mediums of art. My hope is that people will walk away from my art classes being able to de-stress, socialize with others and learn a new skill. This summer, my little sisters brought me rocks from the backyard asking me to paint animals for them on the rocks. These painted rocks sparked a conversation at the dinner table with my family that night. We joked how people used to sell and buy pet rocks that were plain rocks in a cardboard box. My aunt saw my animal rocks and asked me to paint her friend’s pet on a rock. As I posted these animal rocks on Instagram, people were eager to buy a personalized pet rock. This sparked another idea to leave painted rocks with encouraging and hopeful quotes around our neighborhood. My sisters and I painted and secretly placed these rocks with quotes around the neighborhood. Various neighbors

knew we had made them and were so touched by the hopeful messages that they decorated their porches and moved the rocks around their houses as daily reminders to take it “One day at a time.” You never know how a simple smile or kind gesture can influence another and brighten their day. It is in these small moments that I see the fruits of God’s work, which strengthen my faith and trust in a God who loves each of us individually. Through the example of the sacrificial love of my parents, I have been encouraged to see and share the beauty of living a faith filled life in Christ. As 1 Peter 4:10 states, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.” I promise this is the last quote by JP 2 that I will share: “To all who are passionately dedicated to the search for new “epiphanies” of beauty so that through their creative work as artists they may offer these as gifts to the world.” Do not be afraid to share your God given talents with others, no matter how big or small they are! This is how He chooses to spread the kingdom of heaven, by using these gifts to reveal “epiphanies” of His beauty and presence here on earth.

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r i Fo o s an d Kate n o tt u S e by Natali

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Choosing the Road that Helps Lead Us to Heaven Heaven. Most everyone, whether Catholic, Protestant, Atheist, or any religion, has heard of Heaven in some way. Heaven is described as eternal joy, an absolute Paradise. Jesus himself stated, when he was talking to the good thief when he was dying on the cross, “...today you will be with me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43). Earth is not our eternal home. St. Therese of Lisieux states, “The world’s thy ship and not thy home.” Our mission on earth is to know, love and serve the Lord and to reach Ultimate Happiness, which is to be with Him in Heaven. Kateri emphasizes that “We are the ones that decide if we go to Heaven or not with our actions and thoughts while on Earth. No one else is able to decide for you.” Because of free will, it is completely dependent on you whether you will go to Heaven or not, depending on

how you live your life on Earth. There will be times when things of this Earth and people will tempt us to fall into sin, and veer off the path to Heaven. Since Heaven is where we will come face-to-face with the Holy Trinity, this means that we must live good, virtuous lives, and that we must strive to be free from sin. The gates of Heaven are open to all of us through the Passion, death and resurrection of Christ. However those who are unrepentant and die in a state of mortal sin, have freely chosen to not enter Heaven and see God face to face--through their failure to put God first before anything else. Instead, these souls, we are told, have freely chosen Hell, which by definition is the absence of God and the opposite of Heaven, filled with eternal suffering, and an eternity away from God. Hell should fill us with holy Fear of the Lord and should inspire

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us to spend a bliss-filled eternity with God, whom Kateri says, “Wants us to spend eternity with Him in Heaven.” We are unable to gain entrance into Heaven by ourselves without the Grace of God. He gave us many ways to help us attain that goal. Reception of the Sacraments in particular is the main road that can help us get to Heaven. Starting with the sacrament of Baptism, which frees us from the stain of Original Sin on our soul. The other Sacraments enhance our spiritual lives, and help us to keep God always front and center in our lives. God also gifted us with the 10 Commandments (see Deut 5:1-22), a set of rules given through Moses to keep us in line and help us to avoid sin. The 8 Beatitudes, (found in Mathew’s Gospel chapter 5: 3-12) were also given to us when Jesus preached them in the Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes each begin with the word, “Blessed,” which means “happy. When following the Beatitudes, we are experiencing a foretaste of Heaven because we are happy, and Heaven is Ultimate Happiness because we will be with God. Praying is also a very powerful way in which we can attain Heaven, and the Rosary is one of the strongest prayers we can recite. The Rosary is the prayer of the Blessed Mother, who crushes the head of the serpent who is always ready with temptations which can lead us to sin. Heaven is the last place the devil wants us to be. He wants us to

be in Hell with him, away from God, suffering eternally, which is why we must pray the Rosary every day. It is our greatest shield and defense against the one who tempts us the most. For teens especially, Heaven can seem so far off, and it may seem like something we do not even have to think about at this moment in time. But Heaven is something we should think about even when we’re young. Teenagers can easily get caught up in the things of the Earth. Our phones and social media are two of the main obstacles that can keep us distracted from what God wants for us and often are the source of many temptations. It may seem nearly impossible for teenagers (and even adults) to stay off their phones for even 5 minutes. But if we take time to put our phones and other devices down and instead use that time to pray with God, we can stay on the path to Heaven. We must learn to focus on the things of Heaven and the state of our souls. We can ask ourselves, “Did I make time to pray today?” or “What steps did I take to avoid sin today?” and “How can I change for the better?” We never know when we could die. So we must strive to live each day as if it is our last, ready to see God face-to-face.

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Matthew 5:3–12 ³Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. ⁴Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ⁵Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the Earth. ⁶Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. ⁷Blessed are the merciful, they will be shown mercy.

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⁸Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

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⁹Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. ¹⁰Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. ¹¹Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ¹²Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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THE PLACE OF PEACE THOUGHTS ON A MONASTIC GARDEN by THE GARDENER, SISTER PAT HAGARTY, OSB

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“NO OCCUPATION IS SO DELIGHTFUL TO ME AS THE CULTURE OF THE EARTH, AND NO CULTURE COMPARABLE TO THAT OF THE GARDEN.” (Words spoken by Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, August 20, 1811.)

As a gardener, I believe there is no occupation greater than the culture of the earth. Here at the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia’s Saint Benedict Monastery in Bristow, there are many gardens throughout our monastery grounds, all comprising what we have designated “The Place of Peace.” A cornerstone of the northern portion of our grounds is the Labyrinth, a replica of the iconic eleven-circuit labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France. Built in 2005, many Sisters, students, and visitors have prayed

and walked this contemplative maze. Next to the Labyrinth are two Peace Chapels. These are silos, over 150 years old, that were converted to open-air places to pray and sing while reminding us of our agricultural heritage. These prayer silos have reflective stained glass inserts and small benches for seating. The labyrinth area also includes our outdoor Stations of the Cross. In the surrounding gardens, there are a variety of flowers of various genus and species designed to bloom throughout the seasons. Plants and their flowers provide peace and joy to our souls. The many colors, shapes and sizes of the flowers and plants in our gardens give us an image of our Creator who has made the earth teem with life. Gardens also connect us to the gifts of each season as we watch the cycle of life throughout the year. Gardening sharpens our virtues of patience, attentiveness, diligence and self-control. We tend our gardens as naturally as possible, avoiding the use of chemicals that are harmful to us, wildlife, and our environment. Pulling weeds can some-

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times be tedious. However, knowing it can spare harm to our earth, which God has given to us to carefully steward, makes it a lot easier to endure! If any weeds grow in the sidewalk areas we use a solution of vinegar, Epsom Salts and liquid dish soap which will not hurt the earth. We also make our own compost from kitchen scraps and mulch from fallen tree leaves. We call it black gold! Walking back toward the monastery, visitors pass by bereavement gardens and our Place of Peace Columbarium which is nestled among stately Slender Silhouette Sweetgum trees, a butterfly garden, and the Shrine of St. Benedict. In 2001, the nearby Teaching Garden was created which is cared for by the Master Gardeners of Prince William County and used to educate the public on native plants and gardening techniques. For birders, there is a trail of bluebird houses and a sanctuary for purple martins. Toward the other end of our grounds is a replica of the Lourdes Grotto built in 1916 with statues of our Blessed Mother and St. Bernadette. Benches are provided here as well so guests may sit and meditate in gratitude on the wonderful things that our God has given to us, pray for Our Lady of Lourdesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interces-

sion, and bask in the beauty of the area. The Place of Peace with all of its gardens and prayerful spaces is a reflective sanctuary and spiritual place that offers everyone an escape from the hustle and bustle, noise and chaos of modern life. Our monastery is host to honey bees which provide honey for our tables and enough for us to sell. There are six hives in Bennieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bee Yard, and it is so wonderful to watch as they go about the business of taking care of the Queen. A colony may contain between 20,000 to 60,000 worker bees, sterile females who do all the work, and a few to several hundred drones, males whose job is to mate with the Queen. After honey flow is complete, the workers force the drones out of the hive in order to conserve colony resources. Currently, an outside beekeeper takes care of our bees.

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We provide hive space, sugar, and freezer space to store the honey before extraction in return for a yummy share of the honey and honeycomb. Caring for bees has become a critical need these days. Many bee populations are being decimated by colony collapse disorder and severe environmental challenges, so we are glad to be able to contribute to bee preservation. Given the social history of bees and the community nature of Benedictine life, having bees at Saint Bene-

dict Monastery seems a natural choice! Our Benedictine community welcomes you to visit and enjoy our grounds and gardens daily from dawn to dusk. Having celebrated over 125 years in this place, our monastery property is rich in history with paths for walking, biking, birding, taking photos, and experiencing nature. I am always happy to give tours of our grounds. Come and enjoy the serenity that is our monasteryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Place of Peace!

To learn more about the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, visit: http://www.osbva.org and follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenedictineSistersVirginia/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osbbristowva/

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KREMOWKA

Polish Cream Cake ST. MAXIMILLIAM KOLBE

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DIRECTIONS (HEAT OIL TO 400-DEGREE FAHRENHEIT) INGREDIENTS 2 sheets of puff pastry dough, 1 pound package thawed 2 cups of 2% milk or higher Âž cup of sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of salt 5 tablespoons of cornstarch 6 large egg yolks (beaten) Garnish: powdered sugar and/ or drizzle melted semisweet chocolate chips

EQUIPMENT Rolling pin Rolling pastry mat Sharp knife Parchment paper Cooling racks (2) or (4) Medium saucepan Measuring cups Measuring spoons Whisk Sieve or strainer if required Wooden spoon Container large enough for ice water bath 13 X 9-inch pan

1. Roll out each piece of thawed puff pastry slightly to blend seams to about 1/4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; inch thickness. You may lightly dust the pastry mat with flour to keep pastry from sticking. 2. Lightly score each pastry sheet into 9 sections but do not cut all the way through. This helps when cutting and serving. 3. Place one puff pastry sheet between two pieces of parchment paper and two cooling racks. If you wish to bake both sheets at the same time you will need two more cooling racks. 4. Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. 5. Remove the top cooling rack and the top sheet of parchment paper and replace the top rack. 6. Return to oven and bake until golden brown and crispy throughout, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully for the first puff pastry and repeat baking procedures for second pastry. 7. As the puff pastry bakes, prepare the pastry cream. If you like thick filling double the recipe. 8. In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, salt and cornstarch thoroughly so there are no lumps. Add milk, vanilla and beaten egg yolks. Blend well. On medium heat, stir continually with a whisk and bring to a boil. 9. Reduce heat slightly and continue to boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to get in the corners. 10. Remove pan from heat and plunge in a bath of ice-cold water. Be careful not to get the water in the pastry cream. If you have lumps in your cream, first strain it through a sieve or wire strainer into a heat proof bowl and then place it in the ice bath briefly. 11. Do not chill the pastry cream. It will be poured hot over the baked puff pastry. 12. Place one layer of baked puff pastry into the bottom of the 13 X 9-inch pan. 13. Pour the hot pastry cream over it and place the second baked puff pastry on top with the cutting guide marks on top. 14. Refrigerate Kremowka until set. 15. When ready to serve, cut along the prescored marks, cut in 9 pieces. Dust each piece with powdered sugar and drizzle melted chocolate over the top if you like. This tasty Polish cream cake was recently renamed Kremowka Papieska when it was learned that St. Pope John Paul II was very fond of it.

COUNTY PARISH DIRECTORY

OUR LADY OF ANGELS 13752 Marys Way, Woodbridge, VA 22191 (703) 494-2444 Online Bulletin Here

ST. FRANCIS 18825 Fuller Heights Rd, Triangle, VA 22172 (703) 221-4044 Online Bulletin Here

SACRED HEART 12975 Purcell Rd, Manassas, VA 20112 (703) 590-0030 Online Bulletin Here

HOLY FAMILY 14160 Ferndale Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22193 (703) 670-8161 Online Bulletin Here

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON 12805 Valleywood Dr, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 (703) 494-4008 Online Bulletin Here

HOLY TRINITY 8213 Linton Hall Rd, Gainesville, VA 20155 (703) 753-6700 Online Here Bulletin

ALL SAINTS 9300 Stonewall Rd, Manassas, VA 20110 (703) 368-4500 Online Bulletin Here

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