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ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA JULY 30, 2017
PARISH STAFF (NOTE: Please use the 703 area code for all numbers.)
CLERGY Pastor: Rev. Joseph T. Brennan, OSFS 860-8510 x143
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Donald J. Heet, OSFS 860-8510 x157 Rev. Robert A. Mancini, OSFS 860-8510 x145
In Residence: Rev. William N. Dougherty, OSFS 860-8510 x144
Permanent Deacons: 860-8510 Deacon Joseph Chandler [email protected] Deacon Dennis A. Holley [email protected] Deacon Atanacio Sandoval [email protected] Deacon John A. Wagner [email protected]
ADMINISTRATION Administrative Assist. Patty Kwapniewski 860-6147 Office Secretary Beth Farmer 860-8510 Hispanic Coordinator Celia Sandoval 860-8510 x353 Bulletin Editor Ludy Rauber 390-2353 Email: [email protected]* Accountant Pat Rau 860-8510 x142 Parish Nurse Susan Infeld, RN 390-2349 Email: [email protected] Facilities Manager Mark Gosselin 390-2343 Custodian Sylvia Payne 860-8510 Custodian Douglas Alvarado
LITURGICAL MINISTRY Director of Music C J Capen 390-2352 Coordinator of Liturgy Patty Bartnick 860-6151 Secretary Pat Gilbertson 860-6150
FAITH FORMATION 860-2815 Director Mickie Abatemarco 390-2340 Coord. Pre-K-5 Maggie ODonnell 860-6156 Coord. 6-8 Angela Davis 390-2345 Youth Minister 9-12 Doug Johnson 860-6141 Admin. Assistant Silvia Bustamante 390-2348 Admin. Assistant Betsy Puzzanghero 860-6155
OUTREACH Director of Outreach Jo-Ann Duggan 860-6149 Young Adult Ministry Thomas Patchan Email: [email protected]
COUNCIL CHAIRS Pastoral Council Julia Funaki 860-8510 x312 Email: [email protected] Finance Council Patricia Maloney 860-8510 x310 Email: [email protected]
PASTORAL CARE INFANT BAPTISM: Call to register for the Baptism Class, offered monthly. English 703-860-8510; Spanish 703-860-8510, x353.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA): Please call Mickie Abatemarco at 703-390-2340, to inquire about becoming Catholic.
MARRIAGE: Begin preparation with one of our parish priests at least six months before the desired marriage date.
SICK: Please call the office if you know of someone who is hospitalized, seriously ill, or home-bound.
*Please Note: Material for the bulletin must be submitted no later than Thursday, ten days prior to the intended publication date.
DEAR PARISHIONERS:
At the end of August, Pat Rau, who has served on the parish staff for the past 18 years as our Accountant, will be retiring. On behalf of the parish, I extend our sincere gratitude to Pat who has served faithfully and diligently these many years. Though she will be missed in her role on staff, we wish her all the best in her retirement. Fortunately we will not have to say goodbye since Pat and her husband, Russ, are parishioners and hopefully we will see lots of them. I am happy to announce that parishioner David Anderson will be joining the parish staff as our Accountant on August 1. We welcome David and hope that many of you can personally introduce yourselves to him over time. Dave and Pat will have the month of August to work together allowing for a smooth transition. During these summer months that seem to go by so fast, I hope you are able to get some time to take a vacation or at least slow down from the busyness of life. Fairly soon many of our young parishioners will be packing up to return to college or to go for the first time. Please know that you are in our prayers. I hope these last few weeks afford you the opportunity to enjoy your family and friends. Please stay in touch with us here at St. John Neumann!
Live Jesus,
Father Joe
Prayer and Liturgy
LITURGY PRESIDERS NEXT WEEKEND Assuming there are no changes, the presiders for the weekend of August 5 - August 6 are:
Saturday 5:00pm Father Joe
Sunday 7:30am Father Don
Sunday 9:30am Father Bill
Sunday 11:30am Father Bob
Sunday 1:30pm Father Russo with Deacon Atanacio
Sunday 5:00pm Father Bob with Deacon John
THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
WE WELCOME those who have recently
entered into our faith through the waters of Baptism: Emily Ryan Ravid, daughter of Elad and Shannon.
BEST WISHES to Bertha Amaya and
Brendan Sheets who were recently joined in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. May they grow together in Christ’s love.
HEARING IMPAIRED? Amplification devices are
available for anyone having difficulty hearing the Mass. If you would like to use one, just ask an usher before Mass. Also, the parish has purchased large-print Sunday Missals to help you worship. If you would like one for your personal use contact Jo-Ann Duggan at [email protected] or 703-860-6149.
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128,
129-130; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us that the Kingdom of heaven is worth pursuing at any cost. St. Francis de Sales gives us some practical advice on how to keep advancing in our pursuit of the Kingdom: All we have to do is nothing more than what we are doing: adore the lovable providence of God, and throw ourselves into God’s arms and keeping. Oh, how blessed are they who choose to place themselves in God’s hands! To renew and conform ourselves to this choice, we merely need to say that we love only God and love all else for the love of God. This continual aspiration is very helpful in applying all our works to love; it is especially useful for our ordinary little actions in everyday tasks. The tasks required for each person’s calling increase divine love, and gild a work of holiness. Let us be like the valiant woman of the Old Testament. “She puts her hand to strong, generous, and exalted things and yet does not disdain to spin and turn the spindle.” Put your hands to strong things, by training yourself in prayer and meditation, receiving the sacraments, bringing souls to love God and infusing good inspirations into their hearts. Perform important works according to your vocation. But never forget your spinning and spindle. That is, practice those little virtues of simplicity, patience, humility and gentleness that grow like flowers when we do little deeds with great love.
The nightingale has no less love for its song when it pauses than when it sings. Similarly, the devout heart has no less love when it turns to external duties than when it prays. In such hearts their silence and their speech, their work and their rest equally sing with joy-filled love. Their daily prayer life overflows into their daily actions. They seek the Kingdom of God at all cost and it is revealed to them.
Adapted from the writings of St. Francis de Sales especially “Treatise on the Love of God”
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS: Next weekend
we celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord. Please prepare for Mass and the Homily by reflecting on these texts from God’s Word:
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 During a persecution of the people of God, the prophet contemplates in a vision the Son of Man enthroned in the presence of God. This mysterious personage, who will assure the eternal reign of the Most High, represents the people who now suffer for their faith but who will someday rejoice in heavenly glory. Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9: The Lord is King The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth. 2 Peter 1:16-19 The experience of the transfiguration confirmed the apostles’ faith in Jesus, Son of God. Peter wants to share that conviction with Christians. Know well: Christ is not a fable, but a living person who can lead us into the fullness of light. Matthew 17:1-9 The transfiguration is not simply an encouragement on our journey, but the very revelation of Him who precedes us in glory. The disciples of Jesus cannot put up a tent. The disciple must follow the suffering servant along the way of the cross.
PLEASE PRAY for Tom Downey, Doug Johnson, Susan
Maiello, Anne Sharpe, Dickie Smith, and all the sick.
“The bed of the sick is an altar of sacrifice.” St. Francis de Sales
When you call to add a name to our prayer list, please leave your name and number as a contact and let us know what the illness is. Before calling, please be sure that you have spoken to the person or a member of the family about adding their name—we do not want to inadvertently disregard someone's desire for privacy.
Names of those who are sick or injured will be kept on the list for three weeks unless you specifically request a shorter period of time or call to ask that the name be removed.
Names new this week are in boldface type.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA JULY 30, 2017
SATURDAY JULY 29 5:00pm People of the Parish
SUNDAY JULY 30 7:30am Norman Pledger † 9:30am Andrew and Margaret Sharpe †† 11:30am Angelina and Nicholas Sarno †† 1:30pm James Scott † 5:00pm John Steele †
MONDAY JULY 30 9:00am James Abbott †
TUESDAY AUGUST 1 9:00am Helen Zorn †
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2 9:00am Helen Zorn † THURSDAY AUGUST 3 9:00am David Bossi, Special Intention
FRIDAY AUGUST 4 9:00am Rosemary Murray † SATURDAY AUGUST 5 5:00pm Chafica Maalouf †
SUNDAY AUGUST 6
7:30am People of the Parish † 9:30am Teresa Lea, Special Intention
11:30am James Donofrio † 1:30pm Raquel Pena † 5:00pm Nancy St. Romain †
WE PRAY for those who have died, especially
Maureen Sweet, wife of Ned.
SAINT ALPHONSUS LIGOURI
FEAST DAY AUGUST 1 He was born Alphonsus Marie Antony John Cosmos Damien Michael Gaspard de Liguori on September
27,1696, at Marianella, near Naples, Italy. Raised in a pious home, Alphonsus went on retreats with his father, Don Joseph, who was a naval officer and a captain of the Royal Galleys. Alphonsus was the oldest of seven children, raised by a devout mother of Spanish descent. Educated at the University of Naples, Alphonsus received his doctorate at the age of
sixteen. By age nineteen he was practicing law, but he saw the transitory nature of the secular world, and after a brief time, retreated from the law courts and his fame. Visiting the local Hospital for Incurables on August 28, 1723, he had a vision and was told to consecrate his life solely to God. In response, Alphonsus dedicated himself to the religious life, even while suffering persecution from his family. He finally agreed to become a priest but to live at home as a member of a group of secular missionaries. He was ordained on December 21, 1726, and he spent six years giving missions throughout Naples. In April 1729, Alphonsus went to live at the "Chiflese College," founded in Naples by Father Matthew Ripa, the Apostle of China. There he met Bishop Thomas Falcoia, founder of the Congregation of Pious Workers. This lifelong friendship aided Alphonsus, as did his association with a mystic, Sister Mary Celeste. With their aid, Aiphonsus founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer on November 9, 1732. The foundation faced immediate problems, and after just one year, Alphonsus found himself with only one lay brother, his other companions having left to form their own religious group. He started again, recruited new members, and in 1743 became the prior of two new congregations, one for men and one for women. Pope Benedict XIV gave his approval for the men's congregation in 1749 and for the women's in 1750. Alphonsus was preaching missions in the rural areas and writing. He refused to become the bishop of Palermo but in 1762 had to accept the papal command to accept the see of St. Agatha of the Goths near Naples. Here he discovered more than thirty thousand uninstructed men and women and four hundred indifferent priests. For thirteen years Alphonsus fed the poor, instructed families, reorganized the seminary and religious houses, taught theology, and wrote. His austerities were rigorous, and he suffered daily the pain from rheumatism that was beginning to deform his body. He spent several years having to drink from tubes because his head was so bent forward. An attack of rheumatic fever, from May 1768 to June 1769, left him paralyzed. He was not allowed to resign his see, however, until 1775. In 1780, Alphonsus was tricked into signing a submission for royal approval of his congregation. This submission altered the original rule, and as a result Alphonsus was denied any authority among the Redemptorists. Deposed and excluded from his own congregation, Alphonsus suffered great anguish. But he
“….the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” Matthew 13:44
THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Parish Information
PRAY FOR A PRIEST DAILY We
continue our daily prayers for the priests in the Arlington Diocese by praying this week for:
July 31 Reverend Paul M. Eversole August 1 Reverend Joseph W. Farrell August 2 Reverend Jerome W. Fasano August 3 Reverend Thomas P. Ferguson August 4 Reverend Donald M. Fest, S.S.J. August 5 Reverend Kevin J. Fimian August 6 Reverend Lewis S. Fiorelli, O.S.F.S.
overcame his depression, and he experienced visions, performed miracles, and gave prophecies. He died peacefully on August 1,1787, at Nocera di Pagani, near Naples as the Angelus was ringing. He was beatified in 1816 and canonized in 1839. In 1871, Alphonsus was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX. His writings on moral, theological, and ascetic matters had great impact and have survived through the years, especially his Moral Theology and his Glories of Mary. He was buried at the monastery of the Pagani near Naples. Shrines were built there and at St. Agatha of the Goths. He is the patron of confessors, moral theologians, and the lay apostolate. In liturgical art he is depicted as bent over with rheumatism or as a young priest.
Reprinted with permission of Catholic Online, www.catholic.org.
We at St. John Neumann parish have a close connection to Saint Alphonsus LIgouri. Do you know what it is?
UPCOMING SPECIAL LITURGIES
Saturday, August 12 5:00pm Baptism
Sunday, August 20 9:30am Baptism
Sunday, August 20 11:30am 1:30pm 5:00pm
Anointing of the Sick
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
The weekend of August 20 we will be celebrating the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at the 11:30am, 1:30pm and 5:00pm Masses. The Sacrament of the Anointing is a sacrament of preparation, of consolation, of compassion, of inner healing. Through this anointing the Lord wants to strengthen the sick, to redeem their sufferings and to prepare them for the final resurrection. Sometimes this sacrament may lead to physical healing, but if not, the sick are still strengthened in Christ.
Through the Anointing of the Sick, Christ comforts and strengthens those who are seriously ill due to sickness, injury, or old age. The Holy Spirit strengthens the sick person to deal with the difficulties of his or her illness. The sick person is united more closely to Christ's passion, so that the sufferings borne take on new meaning. And, for those who are approaching death, the Anointing prepares them for this final journey. The anointing of the sick conveys several graces and imparts gifts of strengthening in the Holy Spirit against anxiety, discouragement, and temptation, and conveys peace and fortitude.
After the Homily during the Anointing of the Sick Masses that weekend, we will invoke the compassion of Christ the Healer upon members of our community who are seriously diminished by age or acute or chronic illness or who face imminent hospitalization or surgery. People seeking the grace of the Sacrament of Anointing will be invited forward (or, if unable, we will go to them), and we will anoint their foreheads and the palms of their hands with the Oil of the Sick, blessed by our bishop at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday this year. As a community, we will pray for them and ask God to grant them healing of mind, body, and soul according to God's will. Please plan to come to one of these Masses should you wish to receive this powerful sacrament.
REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEKEND: Brown Bag The Cornerstones van is in the parking
lot all weekend. There is still time to donate non-perishable items for those in need.
Newcomers’ Tour Meet us at the Welcome Desk to join the tour of our facility, which will begin at about 10:30am. All are welcome, including children.
HAVE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENED! Are you aware that high blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition leading to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other major health problems? About 1 in 3 adults in the United States has HBP. The condition usually has no signs or symptoms; you can have it for years without knowing it. During this time, HBP can damage your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of your body.
Knowing your blood pressure numbers is important, even when you’re feeling fine. If your blood pressure is normal, you can work with your health care team to keep it that way. If your blood pressure is too high, treatment may help prevent damage to your body's organs.
Parish nurses will be taking blood pressure readings on Sunday, August 13 between 2:30 - 3:30pm. Counselors will be available to offer guidance on changes in diet and behavior that can help you to better control your blood pressure, or to help you assess whether or not you need medical treatment. Documentation on how to reduce and control your blood pressure will be available at the screening.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA JULY 30, 2017
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNOUNCES
FAMILY OF THE MONTH Congratulations to the
Seo Family for being selected as the Council's Family of the Month for July. John joined the Knights of Columbus in 2007 while at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He became a full Knight (3
rd Degree) in 2016. His wife Jaehee, and their
son Stephan and daughter Yura, have been active members of our parish since moving to Oak Hill in the summer of 2011. John has been an active catechist and taught 7
th grade as part of the Faith Formation program.
Yura serves as an usher for the Sunday 5:00pm Mass and has played cello at other Masses.
John is one of the unsung heroes of the Knights’ Charity Breakfasts. He can often be found setting up tables and chairs, cooking, serving food, and taking care of many of the small but necessary tasks to ensure the event is always a success. Many thanks to John for all of his hard work!
Fellowship
A LETTER TO THE PARISH FROM
CATHOLIC CHARITIES “As you may know,
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington operates a Car Ministry program called Cars for Families, whereby we gratefully accept donated cars in good running condition and provide them directly to families in need. Last year, Cars for Families gave out 56 cars thanks to the generosity of many gracious donors. We feel that thanking donors in the bulletin is a good way not only to acknowledge donor generosity but also to bring awareness of the program to other parishioners.
Recently, Amy Conher donated a car to Cars for Families. We asked if she would allow us to contact the parish about thanking her publically in the parish bulletin. While she agreed, she indicated that she is not a member of St. John Neumann but heard about the program through the parish. Her signed agreement is attached.
Catholic Charities not only gratefully acknowledges Ms. Conher’s donation, but also would like to apprise your pastor that having program materials or bulletin information available was instrumental in informing her about this ministry. We feel it is important to let him know that his support has borne fruit: this is now the second donation from St. John Neumann in just four months!
Again, Catholic Charities accepts used cars in good running condition and gives them directly to families in desperate need of transportation. We also accept non-working or unwanted vehicles to fund our many volunteer programs. If you or your pastor have any questions or concerns about the program, information is available on the CCDA website, or please email [email protected] or 703-841-3898.” From the St. John Neumann community to Amy Conher, thank you for making this donation. We hope that parishioners will consider this option when purchasing a newer vehicle.
ONGOING FELLOWSHIP AT SJN: Sunday Coffee Join us for coffee, juice, muffins,
and fellowship each Sunday from 8:30—11:30am. All are welcome!
9:00am Daily Mass and Fellowship: Following Mass in the Chapel, join us in the Bridal Room for coffee and cookies.
Knights of Columbus: Are you a male, age 18 years or older and a practicing Catholic, and wish to embark on a journey that emphasizes faith, fraternity, and fellowship with a real commitment to service in our community? If so, please consider becoming a member of the K of C Family of Man Council #7566. Take that first step and contact us at [email protected].
Legion of Mary Would you like to have the Pilgrim Virgin Statue visit your home for two weeks? If interested, the Legion of Mary will deliver and retrieve the Holy Virgin at your convenience. For information email [email protected] or call 703-968-3337.
Mothers’ Group: Join us for weekday, evening and weekend playgroups, nights out, special events and more. Membership is open to all new, veteran and expectant caregivers of small children. Membership is free and participation is voluntary in all group activities. For more information please send email to [email protected].
Praying College Moms: Join us on the 1st Friday
morning or the 2nd
Monday evening for shared prayer, support and fellowship. For evening sessions email [email protected], and for evening sessions email [email protected].
Shawl Ministry: On the afternoon of the third Sunday of every month we gather to pray, talk, and create beautiful handmade shawls for those who are ill or grieving. Contact Teresa Westhues at 703-969-8430 to join or request a shawl.
Women’s Newcomers Group: Have you just moved to the area? Consider joining our new support group, meeting weekly during the day. For information, email Megan Murphy at [email protected].
Young Adults: If you are in your twenties or thirties and are looking for a community to socialize, do service and pray with, then come join us! For more information, email Thomas Patchan at [email protected].
“As Christ has His work, we too have ours;
as He rejoiced to do His work,
we must rejoice in ours also.” St. John Neumann
THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
YOUNG ADULTS: Unless otherwise noted, for more
information on any event, to RSVP, or to be added to the YA email distribution list, email Thomas Patchan at [email protected].
Wednesdays, through August, 7:00pm, Small Group
Bible Study, SJN Youth Room: Join us on Wednesdays this summer for community time and to reflect on the upcoming week's gospel together as a young adult community. E-mail Thomas at [email protected] to RSVP and feel free to invite friends!
Tuesday, August 1, 6:30 pm, FREE Yoga Class, Reston Station, Wiehle Metro Plaza: We'll attend a local free yoga class on the Reston metro plaza to enjoy fellowship and outdoor exercise together! Afterwards, we'll head to a nearby ice cream shop as a group! E-mail Thomas at [email protected] if you'll join us.
Sunday, August 6, 9:20 am, Monthly Mass and Brunch, Church: We'll continue our first Sunday tradition and meet to celebrate Mass and brunch as a community! We'll meet at the narthex Welcome Desk to sit together, and will afterwards head to a nearby restaurant for brunch! Please e-mail Thomas at [email protected] with questions or to RSVP.
Faith Formation
Mickie Abatemarco, Director 703-390-2340
ONGOING ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES: Unless otherwise noted, for more information on any program, contact Mickie Abatemarco.
Becoming A Catholic Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic Church? Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) meets year-round on Tuesday evenings. Email [email protected] for information.
Contemplative Prayer There is quiet prayer together every Thursday evening at 7:00pm. We also meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 10:00am with Lectio Divinia.
Bible Study for Mothers With Young Children This
group meets on Fridays from 10:00 to 11:30am, with child care provided. Email Christy Cottrell for more information at [email protected].
110 VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR
THE 2017/2018
FAITH FORMATION YEAR
Have you considered sharing your faith with the youth of our parish? We are in need of Catechists for both the PK-5
th Grade program and the 6
th - 8
th Grade program. Here is
our current need:
Catechists for PK-5th Grade during the following times:
Sundays 8:45-10:00am Sundays 10:45-12:00pm Tuesdays 4:30-5:45pm Tuesdays 6:15-7:30pm Wednesdays 5:30-6:45pm
Small Group Facilitators and Station Leaders for 6th
—8th
Grade during the following times: (these groups only meet once or twice per month)
Sundays 2:30-5:00pm Sundays 6:00-8:30pm Mondays 5:00-7:30pm
Faith in Action Facilitators (helping to create and facilitate projects that can be done during class sessions to focus on service and social justice) and Nursery Monitors during the Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.
Do you still have questions? Stop by the display in the Narthex and pick up a flyer, or to speak with a member of the Faith Formation program, contact Angela Davis ([email protected] or 703-390-2345) with any questions or to commit to a role. Thank you!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (AGAPE) Doug Johnson 703-860-6141
ARE YOU CALLED TO A MINISTRY WITH
HIGH SCHOOL TEENS? The U.S. Catholic
Conference of Bishops has stated: “Youth Ministry is the response of the Christian community to the needs of young people, and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth with the larger community.” Our High School Youth Ministry Program is seeking adults to participate in a variety of roles in supporting and mentoring our teens on their spiritual journey. Find out how you can contribute your gifts and talents in our high school program. It’s a great opportunity to mentor our teens, deepen your own faith and have fun! For more information, contact Doug Johnson by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (703) 860-6141. You’ll be glad you did!
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA JULY 30, 2017
“You learn to speak by speaking,
to study by studying,
to run by running, to work by working and
just so you learn to love God
and man by loving.
Begin as a mere apprentice and
the very power of love will lead you on
to become a master of the art.”
St. Francis de Sales
HIGH SCHOOL TEEN MINISTRY E-MAIL LIST: Contact Doug Johnson at [email protected] if you wish to be placed on the SJN High School Teen Ministry email list. This is a great way to learn the latest information on events, programs and opportunities to serve in our high school teen program.
Around the Diocese
SAVE THE DATE!
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE 2017 Join Bishop Burbidge for the 2017 Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, on Saturday, October 14.
Our Diocesan Pilgrimage falls during the 100th anniversary of the apparitions in Fatima, when Our Lady called for worldwide prayers for peace. The theme for this year is “Totus Tuus; We are totally yours, Mary.”
Diocesan Pilgrimage 2017 Flyer English
Diocesan Pilgrimage 2017 Flyer Spanish
ALTAR SERVER PICNIC AUGUST 8 Bishop Burbidge invites the altar servers to the annual Altar Server Picnic on Tuesday, August 8, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Lake Fairfax Park. If you would like to attend, contact Patty Bartnick at 703-860-6151 or [email protected]. All servers must be accompanied by an adult.
A WOMAN’S CHOICE NEEDS EMPLOYEES
A Woman’s Choice Prolife Crisis Pregnancy Center has immediate openings for two part-time assistants to the Associate and Executive Directors. One positon is in the Falls Church location and another in our Herndon location. Hours would be Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Candidates must be dedicated to the prolife movement, bilingual in English and Spanish and be willing to be trained in counseling pregnant women. For more information please contact Dolores Wisecarver at [email protected] or call 703-538-4305.
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES St. Joseph Catholic Church
750 Peachtree Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Opening for Full Time DYM: Candidates are expected to have a BA in Theology/Religious Education/or a related field, 6 credits or experience in the following fields: administration, educational methods, supervision and catechetics. Position provides vision and coordination for the parish’s efforts in ministry to young people from 6
th
through 12th grades, and will coordinate programs duties
and events with the Pastor. Spanish language proficiency is a plus but not required.
Mail resumes and cover letter to: St. Joseph Church, Attn: Personnel, 750 Peachtree Street, Herndon, VA 20170 or email to [email protected]
Weekend Event/Set Up Monitor for Parish Facility Part time, minimum of 16 hours per weekend.
POSITION SUMMARY: Person will be responsible for room set up, clean up and building monitoring help for events at the Parish Facility during weekend activities and rentals. Applicant will be required to work a flexible schedule based on weekend events at St. Joseph Parish. Must be able to communicate in English with staff and guest. Must be able to lift up to 50lb.
Please send email resume to the Director of Facilities, Mr. Danny Rucker at [email protected].
THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
More Around the Diocese
SJN Weekly Stewardship
OUR THANKS TO
NORTHERN VIRGINIA LAWN
AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES
FOR SPONSORING AN AD
IN OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “We know that all
things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” ROMANS 8:28
Do you really trust God? Do you believe that all things work for good? Faith is a challenge for everyone at times. Putting our trust in God, in everything we do, means that God’s plan for our lives may be different than our plan. When one door closes, another one opens. Trust in God, His plan is always better.
Special Collection Stewardship
WELCOME HOME 1stLt Joe Skopowski, USMC
and Katie Stana, FSO, DOS recently returned home from working in Harm’s Way. Let us all join together with their families and friends in prayers of gratitude for their safe return.
PORTO CHARITIES Bishop Burbidge has
enthusiastically endorsed Porto Charities’ “Special Kids, Special Needs” collection on behalf of intellectually and developmentally challenged youth within the diocese. Next Sunday there will be a special collection to assist special need programs such as the Paul VI, Pope John Paul the Great, and St. Mark’s Schools’ Special Education Option Programs, George Mason University Life Program, Gabriel Home, Special Olympics, and the “Keyboard for Kids” program which provides audio/visual communication capability to special needs students within the diocese. The Bishop has sanctioned this collection as a blessing for God’s Special Children, their families and this entire diocese. Please be generous in your support of this worthwhile endeavor.
ANNUAL CAPADANNO MASS The Memorial
Mass for Fr. Vincent R. Capodanno, MM, will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Vincent Robert Capodanno was a Roman Catholic priest who was killed in action in 1967 while serving as a United States Navy chaplain assigned to a Marine Corps infantry unit during the Vietnam War. All are invited to attend the Memorial Mass on the 50th anniversary of his death. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the United States Military Services will be the main celebrant. Military members are encouraged to wear uniform of the day, and business attire is appropriate for civilians. If reserved parking is necessary for our disabled attendees, please email [email protected]. For more information, visit CapodannoGuild.org.
POST-ABORTION HEALING RETREAT
FOR WOMEN An Entering Canaan Day of Prayer and
Healing for women who have experienced abortion will be held on Saturday, September 30. Come begin your healing journey and experience God's hope and mercy. You are not alone. There is hope. There is healing. For further information and confidential registration, please contact Project Rachel at 888-456-HOPE (4673) or [email protected].
C A T H O L I C C H A R I T I E S L O V E S
VOLUNTEERS Do you want to answer God’s call to
serve? Please visit www.ccda.net/volunteer.php to find more than 120 different volunteer opportunities available. Each year more than 1,700 people volunteer with Catholic Charities. There is something for everyone. Catholic Charities relies on its volunteers to reach those in need throughout the Diocese. We are also seeking corporations who want to come and volunteer as a group! Come and share your talents and skills with us. To learn more, please contact the Director of Volunteers, Sally O’Dwyer at [email protected] or 703– 841-3838.
DISCOUNT COURSES AVAILABLE THROUGH
CATHOLIC DISTANCE UNIVERSITY
Join the inspiring instructors at Catholic Distance University for a faith-filled journey of discovery. Enroll in an online independent study course of your choice and study anytime, anywhere! For a full list of courses, browse our catalog at www.cdu.catalog.instructure.com/. Use Promo Code CDU15ARLINGTON when registering to qualify for the $30 rate.
“Lord, teach me how to live.” St. John Neumann
