A concert and reflections on the year of mercy.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 7:00 pm in the church

St. Joseph Church 750 Peachtree St

Herndon VA 20170

Sarah Hart When she was pregnant with her first daughter, one of Sarah Hart’s many creative collaborators brought her a set of juggling balls, and taught her how to use them. Between singing, songwriting, traveling, speaking and benefit from the skill. Over years of balancing a family and multi-faceted musical career, Hart’s become a seasoned and grateful juggler, with a list of accomplishments that attest to her commitment to keeping all those balls in the air. As Hart navigates an increasingly busy time in her own journey, she’s

taken as many pointers as she’s given. And her friends and collaborators continue to share important lessons, too: that juggling isn’t a skill so much as a process, and that doing it successfully means you have to keep moving.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

An Evening

with

Sarah Hart

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org January 31, 2016

Monday, February 1 6:30 a.m. + For The Souls in Purgatory 8:00 a.m. - Kevin McKinney by Mom & Dad Tuesday, February 2 6:30 a.m. - For the Sick and the Suffering 8:00 a.m. + Henry J. Clifford by The Lisk Family Wednesday, February 3 6:30 a.m. + For The Souls in Purgatory 8:00 a.m. + Pat Kasprzak by The Kilkeary Family Thursday, February 4 6:30 a.m. + Deceased Franciscan Friars, Friends & Benefactors 8:00 a.m. + Deceased Franciscan Friars, Friends & Benefactors Friday, February 5 6:30 a.m. + Donald Palmer by Mary & Tony Dorrzapf 8:00 a.m. + Carl Levin by The Speetjens Family 7:30 p.m. + Steve & Ligaya Valentin by The Hobbs Family Saturday, February 6 8:00 a.m. + Mokryna Parij by Phyllis Pary 5:00 p.m. - For the intentions of Fr. Jim Angert, T.O.R. By Mary & Tony Dorrzapf Sunday, February 7 7:00 a.m. + Eileen Riska by The Harrigan Family 8:30 a.m. + Mildred Lacombe by The Lacombe Family 10:00 a.m + Romualda Hobiena by The St. Joseph Choir 11:30 a.m. + Melvin John & Alice Gail Reeder by The Reeder Family 1:00 p.m. + Kim McKenzie by The SJS Middle School Team 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. - Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Peace and good!

As you know, Pope Francis designated 2015 as the “Year of Consecrated Life.” As we prepare to end this year of reflection on consecrated life, I would like to offer the following insights on the importance of living in religious community.

What is a religious community? What does common life look like? The Dominican spiritual writer, Philip Neri Powell, O.P. states:

A religious community is a group of women or men who have been called together by the Holy Spirit to give their lives to one another and pledge to live a religious life of freedom in obedience, poverty in simplicity and chastity in celibate intimacy, as they serve the Lord.” Such a community is made up of unrelated adults, usually of different generations, ethnic and economic backgrounds. Decisions are made together, as adult women or men who share wisdom and sensibility about what needs to be done.

Pope Francis invited religious to look to the past with gratitude, live in the present with passion, and embrace the future with hope. He offered the following challenge:

Living the present with passion means becoming “experts in communion”, “witnesses and architects of the ‘plan for unity’ which is the crowning point of human history in God’s design.” In a polarized society, where different cultures experience difficulty in living alongside one another, where the powerless encounter oppression, where inequality abounds, we are called to offer a concrete model of community which, by acknowledging the dignity of each person and sharing our respective gifts, makes it possible to live as brothers and sisters. (I, 2)

Another challenge Pope Francis presented to religious was:

I am counting on you “to wake up the world,” since the distinctive sign of consecrated life is prophecy…“Radical evangelical living is not only for religious: it is demanded of everyone. But religious follow the Lord in a special way, in a prophetic way.” This is the priority that is needed right now: “to be prophets who witness to how Jesus lived on this earth… a religious must never abandon prophecy.” (II, 2).

Faith, hope, and charity… Is there any better way to “wake up the world?”

In the peace of Francis of Assisi,

References:

Francis. (November 21, 2014). Apostolic Letter: To All Consecrated People. Vatican: Libreria Editrice Vaticana.

Acknowledgement of Gifts Parishioner monetary contribution statements will be mailed this month. It is not necessary to call the office for your statement unless it has not been received by January 31, 2016. Thank you for all your generous contributions to support the Parish and our many programs. Your Generosity will be remembered in the prayers of the Franciscan Friars here at St. Joseph Parish. May God Bless you.

Blessing of Throats in Memory of St. Blaise In memory of St. Blaise, we will have the Blessing of the Throats at all the Masses next weekend, February 6-7th. Eucharistic Ministers scheduled for the Masses will be asked to assist the priest with the blessings. Please call the parish office if you have any questions or concerns.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 31, 2016

The Parish staff wishes to thank the following parish ministries: We thank our parishioners who provide for the cleaning, order, and maintenance of the Church. There are many parishioners and individuals who work behind the scenes. These individuals include those who just changed the Missalettes and Music Books in the pews; those who clean the pews after each of the Masses on the weekends; those who oversee the cleaning of the altar linens; those who clean the Church each Monday morning; those who tend to the flowers and plants; those who clean the Church for the weekend Masses; those who oversee the candle ministry; the parish maintenance staff; etc. We thank you for your ministry and work! We thank the Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers who visit the homebound, nursing homes, senior residences, and the ill of the parish. This ministry provides sacramental graces and comfort to those being visited. Many blessings! We thank our parishioners for your understanding of the revised Mass schedule this past weekend during the Blizzard 2016! Stay safe and warm!

2016 BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS!

Peace and good! This month many of us will receive a mailing from Bishop Loverde regarding the 2016 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA). The theme for the 2016 BLA is “Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy.” After reflecting upon the material you have received, I invite you to give thanks for the many blessings that God has given you. I also ask that you prayerfully consider making a pledge of support to this important appeal that funds many ministries and programs that serve the people in our diocese. Bishop Loverde shares:

Fittingly, as we continue in the Jubilee Year of Mercy, I have chosen “Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy” as the theme for the 2016 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA).

Over the past 16 years as your Bishop, I have traveled extensively throughout our diocese. In my visits to your parishes and schools, I have encountered your wonderful faithfulness, hospitality and profound charity. I am deeply grateful for the work being done to spread the Gospel through the BLA.

This is done, I am certain, with a spirit of love for God and neighbor, enabling our diocese to continue the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. The BLA supports our diocese in its mission of sharing the love and mercy of Christ through serving the needy, educating and forming our youth, encouraging vocations, promoting a culture of life and assisting the clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church.

Pope Francis further conveys to us that mercy is “the fundamental law that dwells in the heart of every person who looks sincerely in the eyes of his brothers and sisters on the path of life.” When we join together through this important appeal, we lift up one another by extending God’s love and mercy in a very real and genuine capacity.

As a friar and priest who has had the privilege of ministering here at Saint Joseph Parish, I have been blessed to have shared in living out the spiritual and corporal works of mercy with Bishop Loverde, the friars, the faithful of the parish, and the faithful of the Diocese of Arlington. As you reflect upon your BLA pledge, remember that every pledge is an expression of God’s love and mercy! Let us “Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy.”

In the peace of Francis of Assisi,

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Parish Advisory Council

Peace and good! As of this week, I have received 45 nominations for the Parish Advisory Council (PAC). I thank the parishioners who submitted the nomination forms and for the time given to this process. I will review the nominations this coming week. It is my hope that we announce the parishioners selected to serve on PAC and schedule a PAC meeting in the coming month with the new membership. Once again, thank you for your willingness to share your time, talent, and treasure with the parish community.

Parish Mission Statement I would also like to thank those parishioners who submitted their comments, insights, and recommendations regarding the Parish Mission Statement. Know that I appreciated the insights and recommendations. The process of formulating the Mission Statement will continue and it is my hope that we will approve the Parish Mission Statement by the end of the Lenten Season. As you know, this has been a process with many parishioners involved in the dialogue. Be assured of my gratitude and prayers for you as we continue to deepen our faith and live out the Gospel values in our daily lives.

In the peace of Francis of Assisi,

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org January 31, 2016

THE YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

“Revolving Our Lives Around Christ”

High School Game Night -Board Games & Basketball (Sunday,

Jan. 31st): All high school youth can join us Today, Sun-day, Jan. 31st for an evening of either board games/cards or basketball in the gymnasium. The night begins at 6:00 p.m. and continues until 7:45 p.m. Light snacks and bev-erages will be provided. Feel free to bring your own board game. All those wanting to participate in basektball must wear non-marking sneakers. For more information about our ministry log onto www.sjcherndon.org under the faith formation tab or by contacting Mr. David Bristow at 703.880.4309/ d.bristow@sjcherndon.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD)

Lenten Confessions For the season of Lent and in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, Monday’s and Tuesday’s 7th and 8th graders will be going to Confession during class times on February 1st (Monday) and February 2nd (Tuesday).

St. Joseph School Open House Coming Soon!

February 2, 2016 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

Divine Mercy Icon In honor of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, beginning on December 8, 2015, the Office for Family Life has invited each parish to host the Icon of Divine Mercy that was created for the Diocese of Arlington in Krakow, Poland by the Polish artist, Anna Sekowska. This special image was blessed by Bishop Loverde on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 15,

2007 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The icon will travel throughout the Diocese of Arlington December 8, 2015 through November 20, 2016. Saint Joseph Parish will host and pray before the Divine Mercy Icon beginning Sunday, January 31, 2016 to Saturday, February 6, 2016.

We Encourage Faith Direct - Manage your giving on line with your own login. Sign up today by picking up a Faith Di-rect enrollment form from the Church office or, easier yet, visit www.faithdirect.net and use parish code VA101 to en-roll on line.

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week With Us! Once a Saint, Always a Saint

January 31 - February 6

At St. Joseph School we are fortunate to have a solid foundation from which we provide a high quality education in a Christ-centered environment, on a secure campus where our 21st century learners feel loved as part of our school family.

We welcome our prospective families to join us for Open

House on Tuesday, February 2nd (9:30-11am) in the parish hall. See first hand what makes our school special and

hear from our students what makes their experience unique. Guided tours and light refreshments will be provided.

On Wednesdays from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., we have Eucharistic Adoration in the church. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, with Benediction. Prayerfully consider taking advantage of spending time in prayer in the presence of our Eucharistic Lord. "Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament

has His hands full of graces, and He is ready to bestow them on anyone who asks for them.” - St. Peter of Alcantara Nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration begins immediately following the First Friday 7:30 p.m. Mass and concludes before the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday morning. New members are welcome to come and spend an hour before the exposed Blessed Sacrament each month. For information, call Bob Grillo at 703-471-5689.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 31, 2016

THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, January 31 10:00 a.m. - Preschool CCD (SCH) 1:00 p.m. - CS913, Den 11 (Rm. 216) 1:30 p.m. - Spanish Religious Education Classes (SCH) 1:30 p.m. - Spanish Youth Group (Rm. 217) 5:00 p.m. - Spanish Prayer Group (Rms. 212-215) 6:00 p.m. - Youth Group Mtg. (GYM) 6:45 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Acts) (Rm. 210) 7:30 p.m. - Adults Only Open BB (GYM) Monday, February 1 10:00 a.m. - Moms Bible Study (Rms. 216-217) 6:45 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Epic) (Rm. 209) 7:00 p.m. - Spanish Choir Rehearsal (CH) 7:00 p.m. - Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades 5-8 (SCH) 7:30 p.m. - CS 913 Leaders’ Mtg. (Rm. 205) Tuesday, February 2 7:00 a.m. - St. Joseph’s Men’s Society Prayer Group (Rm. 210) 9:00 a.m. - Little Messengers Co-Op (Rms. 214-217) 9:30 a.m. - SJS Open House (HALL B) 1:15 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Study (Rm. 210) 7:00 p.m. - Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades 5-8 (SCH) 7:00 p.m. - Spanish RCIA (Rm. 205) 9:30 p.m. - Men’s BB II (GYM) Wednesday, February 3 7:00 p.m. - St. Joseph Homebound Outreach Mtg. (Rm. 214) 7:00 p.m. - Eucharistic Adoration (CH) 7:00 p.m. - English RCIA (Rm. 209) 7:00 p.m. - Spanish Adult Catechism Mtg. (Rms. 212-213) 7:00 p.m. - BSA Troop 913 Mtg. (HALL C) Thursday, February 4 6:30 p.m. - Knights of Columbus Council Mtg. (Rms. 214-215) Friday, February 5 8:45 a.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Acts) (Rm.209) 9:30 a.m. - School Mass (CH) 4:30 p.m. - CS 913, Den 1 (Rm. 212) 5:00 p.m. - Knights of Columbus Father/Daughter Dance (HALL A) 6:15 p.m. - Adult Bible Study (Rm. 205) 7:00 p.m. - CS 913, Den 3 (Rms. 212-213) 9:30 p.m. - Men’s BBII (GYM) Saturday, February 6 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades K-4 (SCH) 9:00 a.m. - Spanish Legion of Mary (Rm. 214) 3:30 p.m. - Confessions (CH)

BE PREPARED FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER St. Joseph Church follows the Fairfax County School closing schedule for all Church related activities, i.e., such as the closing of our school, C.C.D. Classes, Scouting events, Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday evening, etc. When Fairfax County cancels schools there will be No classes or activities at St. Joseph School. No Religious Education (C.C.D.) classes and all meeting rooms are cancelled. When Fairfax County cancels school events (or extra-curricular activities) on Saturday due to bad weather, there will be No Religious Education (C.C.D.) classes, scouting events, C.Y.O. basketball, etc. Notice: During inclement weather, all reasonable attempts will be made to open and celebrate the week day and weekend Masses at regularly scheduled times. In order to avoid risking your personal safety, while experiencing severe weather conditions, please use wise discretion, especially the elderly parishioners. You may check for cancellations at www.fcps.edu.

Inviting all Men of the Diocese to the 2016 Men’s Conference on March 5 All men of the Diocese are invited to the sixth annual diocesan Men’s Conference on March 5. This year’s conference is titled, “God the Father of Extravagant Mercy.” It will feature Damon Owens, Executive Director of the Theology of the Body Institute, Fr. David Pignato, Theology Professor at St. John Seminary in Boston, and Dr. Michael Horne, Director of Clinical Services for Catholic Charities. Breakfast, lunch, and Mass with Bishop Loverde will be included. Registration begins Jan. 1. Please note the new conference location: All Saints Catholic Church, Manassas. Go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/men for more details or to register. Music Ministry Update

The Choir will be on hiatus from Jan. 31, 2016 through February and most of March. They will return to singing at the Sunday 10:00 am Mass on March 20, 2016. The Handbell Choir will be on hiatus until Fall of 2016. The Director of Music will be recuperating from spinal surgery during this time. The cantors and accompanists will continue to provide the music at all Masses except the 7:00 am Sunday mass. We thank them for their steadfast support of the Music Ministry! Your patience and prayers are appreciated!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 31, 2016

Women’s Silent Lenten Retreat with Fr. Anthony Giam-pietro Mar. 3 – 6 Ladies, please join us for a weekend retreat from March 3 to March 6 focusing on the Father of Mercy in light of the Ex-traordinary Jubilee of Mercy. The retreat will be held at Priest Field Pastoral Center in Kearneysville, W.Va. and will be led by Fr. Anthony Giampietro, C.S.B., who currently works with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco. Online registration began Jan. 1. To register visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/retreatforwomen. In the Silence: God Speaks Mercy -- Silent Retreat for Young Adults: Feb. 12 – 14 Young adults, please join us for a Young Adult Retreat led by Fr. Jon Kalisch, O.P. The retreat will be held from Friday, Feb. 12 through noon on Sunday, Feb. 14 at Priest Field Pastoral Center in Kearneysville, W.Va. Online registration available. To register visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/yamretreat or call (703) 841-2550.

Exciting New 2 Minute Video Series Helps to Build Virtue Tune in to 2minutes2virtue: the weekly challenge. Fr. Bjorn Lundberg hosts the January series, of 2 minute videos created to help Catholics on the go to get the most out of Sunday read-ings. Sign-up to receive weekly videos at www.arlingtondiocese.org/2minutes2virtue. For more infor-mation, contact the Office for Family Life at (703) 841-2550.

Mornings of Mercy for Divorced Catholics Join other members of the diocese who have gone through di-vorce in a series of morning retreats that deal with topics such as grief, parenting, suffering, and hope. The first retreat will be February 6 at St. John the Apostle in Leesburg, starting at 9 a.m. and ending at noon. The morning will include mass, a featured speaker, time for discussion, and benediction. The morning is free to attend, but please register at www.arlingtondiocese.org/divorce. Please contact the Office for Family Life at (703) 841-2550 with any questions.

Catholic Charities Ball Volunteers Needed Help make Catholic Charities Premier Event, the Gala Ball, the best ever by volunteering for the evening. Proceeds from The Ball are used to support the many programs operated by Catholic Charities to serve those in need through-out the Diocese. The Ball will be held on

Friday, February 5th at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, in Tyson’s Cor-ner. For more information, please contact sodwyer@ccda.net.

Volunteers Needed-Hogar Immigrant Services Are you looking for a fulfilling way to help others? Hogar Im-migrant Services is currently looking for ESOL and citizenship teachers as well as tutors at our various sites in Northern Vir-ginia. We are also in need of bilingual office volunteers at our Manassas and Falls Church locations. Please contact Cynthia at (571) 208-1572, extension 103 or email volunteer@ccda.net to apply.

Around the Diocese

St. Therese Vocation Society Morning of Reflection All are invited to join the St. Therese Vocation Society for their annual Morning of Reflection on Saturday February 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The day will include Mass, continental breakfast, spiritual conference, and Holy Hour. Fr. Donald Planty, Pastor at St. Charles Borromeo parish in Arlington, will be the speaker. Please RSVP to the Office of Vocations by February 1 at (703) 841-2514 or vocations@arlingtondiocese.org.

Prime-Time Single Catholics PTSC is a Washington-area social group of single Catholics 40 and over. Delight in Christian fellowship with us! Take a look at all we offer: see http://www.blessedsacramentcc.org/church/parish-community/prime-time-single-adults, or contact John McBride (jfmcbride_526@hotmail.com; 703-820-9196).

Breakfast Volunteer for Senior Center Do you have a heart for serving seniors? St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is seeking a Breakfast Volunteer. Volunteers are needed Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to help serve breakfast to the elderly. This job will include restocking breakfast supplies, refilling coffee and pastries, and socializing with seniors! For more information and to apply please contact Kathryn Toohey directly at ktoohey@ccda.net or call (703) 751-2766.

Catholic Business Network Presents: Personal Chef, Christopher McAvoy with "Culinary Tradition": Experience unique and healthy foods on Fat Tuesday, Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 4-6pm. Network with fellow catholic business owners and professionals at next month's meeting. Chef McAvoy will talk about how following traditional recipes from his catholic ancestry has led to understanding of good nutrition and satisfaction in cooking healthy food. Chris will feature a few Fat Tuesday favorites.

Please join us for this interesting and informative presentation. Location: Re/Max Premier 44675 Cape Court #110, Ashburn, VA. 4:00-4:15- networking and general business/4:15-5pm presentation, 5-5:15 Q & A 5:15-6pm networking (beer, wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres) Register NOW!!! RSVP to Georgiagraves@bridgmancom.com or Tom@visualimpactproductionsllc.com. call 571-237-6202. $20 at the door (cash, check or charge).