Post by RitaMarita on Mar 20, 2017 6:47:01 GMT -5
For those who may be interested:
St Athanasius Church is honored to be the host of the Episcopal Consecration of Bp.-elect Gerardo Zendejas by Bps. Richard Williamson, Jean-Michel Faure and Tomas de Aquino on May 11, 2017, as well as of the first Pontifical Mass the next day celebrated by the newly consecrated Bishop.
EVENTS:
May 11: Episcopal Consecration of Bp.-elect Gerardo Zendejas at 9am
A reception will be held around 1pm in a hotel (to be announced later) to which all the priests are our guests in a special table; laypeople are asked to pay a fee (more information to follow later).
May 12: Episcopal Mass celebrated by Bp. Gerardo Zendejas at the same place and time followed by the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by our four Bishops.
A picnic follows the ceremony in a nearby place (half a mile), Wold Trap National Park.
PLACE:
Behind the Rectory at 1316 Trap Rd.
22182 Vienna, Virginia
Parking: at the Church 9102 Leesburg Pike
Other option: Wolf Trap National Park (half a mile)
Not at the School parking nearby.
ACCOMMODATION.
The closest hotel is:
Quality Inn Tysons Corner
1587 Spring Hill Rd
Vienna VA 22182
(703) 448-8020
It is recommended to book with them as soon as possible because half of the hotel rooms have been already booked by a nearby Protestant sect for an event around the same dates!
If you prefer to book with another hotel, we recommend to look in the 'Tysons Corner' area which is our closest commercial place, or in downtown Vienna.
_______________________
Episcopal Consecration of Bishop-Elect Gerardo Zendejas
Saint Athanasius Rectory
1316 Trap Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182
May 11 and 12, 2017
Saint Athanasius Church is honored to host the Episcopal Consecration of Bishop-Elect Gerardo Zendejas by Bishops Richard Williamson, Jean-Michel Faure and Tomas de Aquino on May 11, 2017.
Bishop Zendejas will celebrate his first Pontifical High Mass the following day, on May 12, 2017.
Thursday May 11, 2017
8:00 AM Confessions at Mass Tent Site
9:00 AM Pontifical High Mass of Episcopal Consecration
Saint Athanasius Rectory (Tent behind the Rectory)
1:00 PM Luncheon Banquet – Reservations Required (more information will follow)
Sheraton Reston Hotel (7.8 miles)
11810 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, Virginia 20191
(703) 620 – 9000
Friday May 12, 2017
8:00 AM Confessions at Mass Tent Site
9:00 AM Pontifical High Mass by Bp. Gerardo Zendejas
Saint Athanasius Rectory (Tent behind the Rectory)
1:00 PM Pot Luck Picnic
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (0.7 mile)
1551 Trap Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182
(703) 255-1800
Everyone is welcome to join us for an outdoor picnic in a beautiful setting. There is plenty of room for children to run and play and picnic tables for everyone. No outdoor grilling allowed. Beer, wine and spirits are welcome. Bring a dish or drink to share. Picnic site is to the left of Encore Circle (purple building on map below.) Look for the White and Yellow balloons to mark the site.
Free Parking & Shuttle Bus
• Parking at Saint Athanasius Church is limited. It is a five minute walk along Trap Road to the Rectory. The church is located at 9102 Leesburg Pike.
• Free parking and a free shuttle bus is available at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, just 0.7 mile from the Rectory. The shuttle will run from 8 AM until 1 PM on Thursday and Friday May 11 and 12.
• Directions to Wolf Trap: Go past Rectory on Trap Road to stop sign. Turn left. Go one half mile to Wolf Trap Park. The East Parking Lot is on the left. Park here. You may walk or wait for shuttle bus to Rectory. (See map below.)
• The Rectory is adjacent to Colvin Run Elementary School. Please do not use their parking lot. This is a busy school with a high volume of traffic and reserved parking. Please be respectful of our neighbor.
• Parking near the Rectory along Trap Road is limited and essentially not available.
Hotel Accommodations
Quality Inn Tysons Corner (Limited space available) WRC (2.7 miles)
1587 Spring Hill Rd
Vienna VA 22182
(703) 448-8020
Sheraton Reston Hotel (Discounted rooms available until April 15, 2017) (7.8 miles)
11810 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 620 – 9000
Saturday and Sunday Mass and Confessions at Saint Athanasius Church
Saturday, May 12, 2017
8 AM Mass
Confession in the basement of the church after Mass until 9:30am
Coffee and donuts on the patio on the right side of the church outside after Mass.
Sunday, May 13, 2017
7 AM Mass
9 AM Mass with Choir
11 AM Mass
Confessions in the basement of the church one half hour before each Mass.
Coffee and donuts on the patio on the right side of the church outside after Mass.
Memento card
A historic memento of this happy occasion will be available.
Video Documentary Available
A professional video will be available later.
Donations (do not include Banquet reservation)
Please make checks payable to:
Saint Athanasius Church
Post Office Box 2346
Vienna, Virginia 22183
St Athanasius Church is honored to be the host of the Episcopal Consecration of Bp.-elect Gerardo Zendejas by Bps. Richard Williamson, Jean-Michel Faure and Tomas de Aquino on May 11, 2017, as well as of the first Pontifical Mass the next day celebrated by the newly consecrated Bishop.
EVENTS:
May 11: Episcopal Consecration of Bp.-elect Gerardo Zendejas at 9am
A reception will be held around 1pm in a hotel (to be announced later) to which all the priests are our guests in a special table; laypeople are asked to pay a fee (more information to follow later).
May 12: Episcopal Mass celebrated by Bp. Gerardo Zendejas at the same place and time followed by the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by our four Bishops.
A picnic follows the ceremony in a nearby place (half a mile), Wold Trap National Park.
PLACE:
Behind the Rectory at 1316 Trap Rd.
22182 Vienna, Virginia
Parking: at the Church 9102 Leesburg Pike
Other option: Wolf Trap National Park (half a mile)
Not at the School parking nearby.
ACCOMMODATION.
The closest hotel is:
Quality Inn Tysons Corner
1587 Spring Hill Rd
Vienna VA 22182
(703) 448-8020
It is recommended to book with them as soon as possible because half of the hotel rooms have been already booked by a nearby Protestant sect for an event around the same dates!
If you prefer to book with another hotel, we recommend to look in the 'Tysons Corner' area which is our closest commercial place, or in downtown Vienna.
_______________________
Episcopal Consecration of Bishop-Elect Gerardo Zendejas
Saint Athanasius Rectory
1316 Trap Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182
May 11 and 12, 2017
Saint Athanasius Church is honored to host the Episcopal Consecration of Bishop-Elect Gerardo Zendejas by Bishops Richard Williamson, Jean-Michel Faure and Tomas de Aquino on May 11, 2017.
Bishop Zendejas will celebrate his first Pontifical High Mass the following day, on May 12, 2017.
Thursday May 11, 2017
8:00 AM Confessions at Mass Tent Site
9:00 AM Pontifical High Mass of Episcopal Consecration
Saint Athanasius Rectory (Tent behind the Rectory)
1:00 PM Luncheon Banquet – Reservations Required (more information will follow)
Sheraton Reston Hotel (7.8 miles)
11810 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, Virginia 20191
(703) 620 – 9000
Friday May 12, 2017
8:00 AM Confessions at Mass Tent Site
9:00 AM Pontifical High Mass by Bp. Gerardo Zendejas
Saint Athanasius Rectory (Tent behind the Rectory)
1:00 PM Pot Luck Picnic
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (0.7 mile)
1551 Trap Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182
(703) 255-1800
Everyone is welcome to join us for an outdoor picnic in a beautiful setting. There is plenty of room for children to run and play and picnic tables for everyone. No outdoor grilling allowed. Beer, wine and spirits are welcome. Bring a dish or drink to share. Picnic site is to the left of Encore Circle (purple building on map below.) Look for the White and Yellow balloons to mark the site.
Free Parking & Shuttle Bus
• Parking at Saint Athanasius Church is limited. It is a five minute walk along Trap Road to the Rectory. The church is located at 9102 Leesburg Pike.
• Free parking and a free shuttle bus is available at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, just 0.7 mile from the Rectory. The shuttle will run from 8 AM until 1 PM on Thursday and Friday May 11 and 12.
• Directions to Wolf Trap: Go past Rectory on Trap Road to stop sign. Turn left. Go one half mile to Wolf Trap Park. The East Parking Lot is on the left. Park here. You may walk or wait for shuttle bus to Rectory. (See map below.)
• The Rectory is adjacent to Colvin Run Elementary School. Please do not use their parking lot. This is a busy school with a high volume of traffic and reserved parking. Please be respectful of our neighbor.
• Parking near the Rectory along Trap Road is limited and essentially not available.
Hotel Accommodations
Quality Inn Tysons Corner (Limited space available) WRC (2.7 miles)
1587 Spring Hill Rd
Vienna VA 22182
(703) 448-8020
Sheraton Reston Hotel (Discounted rooms available until April 15, 2017) (7.8 miles)
11810 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 620 – 9000
Saturday and Sunday Mass and Confessions at Saint Athanasius Church
Saturday, May 12, 2017
8 AM Mass
Confession in the basement of the church after Mass until 9:30am
Coffee and donuts on the patio on the right side of the church outside after Mass.
Sunday, May 13, 2017
7 AM Mass
9 AM Mass with Choir
11 AM Mass
Confessions in the basement of the church one half hour before each Mass.
Coffee and donuts on the patio on the right side of the church outside after Mass.
Memento card
A historic memento of this happy occasion will be available.
Video Documentary Available
A professional video will be available later.
Donations (do not include Banquet reservation)
Please make checks payable to:
Saint Athanasius Church
Post Office Box 2346
Vienna, Virginia 22183