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ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA OCTOBER 6, 2013
THIS WEEK AT SJN...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Oktoberfest Ticket Sales After Masses Pancake Breakfast: 8:30am; Auditorium RE Classes RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room Youth Catechumenate: 10:00am; Youth Room Spanish Prayer Group: 2:30pm; B1 Blessing of the Animals: 3:30pm; Flagpole High School Teens: 6:15pm; Auditorium
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 RE Classes The Power of Story: 7:00pm; de Sales Chapel
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 RE Classes French Conversation: 9:30am; A2 Just Peacemaking: 7:00pm; Conference Room RCIA Catechumenate: 7:30pm; A1, A2 RCIA Inquiry: 7:30pm; Bridal Room
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 RE Classes Angel Choir: 5:00pm; Music Room Children’s Choir: 5:30pm; Music Room Just Faith: 7:00pm; A1/A2 Legión de María: 7:00pm; B4 RCIA Team: 7:00pm; Bridal Room Salesian Virtues: 7:00pm; Conference Room Social Justice:7:30pm; B3
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Exposition and Adoration: 3:00 - 8:00pm; de Sales
Chapel NAMI Basic Class: 6:00pm; B6/B7 Legion of Mary: 7:00pm; B2 Life After Sunday: 7:00pm; B1 Moms of College Students: 7:00pm; B5 Handing On Our Faith: 7:30pm; A1/A2
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Mothers’ Group Bible Study: 10:00am; Conference Room
Oktoberfest: 5:30pm; Auditorium
SATURDAY,OCTOBER 12 Holy Land Olive Wood Sale After Mass Knights of Columbus Recruiting After Mass
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Holy Land Olive Wood Sale After Masses Knights of Columbus Recruiting After Masses RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room Shawl Ministry: 2:00pm; Conference Room Blood Pressure Screening: 2:30pm; Auditorium Spanish Prayer Group: 6:00pm; de Sales Chapel
PARISH STAFF (NOTE: Please use the 703 area code for all numbers.)
CLERGY Pastor: Rev. Thomas E. Murphy, OSFS 860-8510 x143
Parochial Vicar: 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: Deacon Dennis A. Holley 860-8510 x222 Deacon John A. Wagner 860-8510 x321
ADMINISTRATION Administrative Assist. Sandra McCarthy 860-8510 x159 Office Secretary Beth Farmer 860-8510 x511 Office Secretary Maria Tumolo 860-8510 x140 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] Custodian Sylvia Payne 860-8510 x307 Custodian Douglas Alvarado
LITURGICAL MINISTRY 860-1236 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 Mary B. Lyons 390-2340 Pre K-8 Laurie Hertneky 390-2345 Youth Minister 9-12 Doug Johnson 860-6141 Secretary Silvia Bustamante 390-2348 Secretary Patty Kwapniewski 860-6147
OUTREACH Director of Outreach Sue Colyer 860-6149 Young Adult Ministry Jordan Gorzalski 860-8510 x171
COUNCIL CHAIRS Pastoral Council Jackie Garcia 860-8510 x312 Email: [email protected] Finance Council Patricia Maloney 860-6310 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 Mary Lyons, 703-860-8510 x340, to inquire about becoming Catholic. MARRIAGE: Begin preparation with one or 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.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Prayer and Liturgy
HEARING IMPAIRED? Amplification devices are
available for anyone having difficulty hearing the Mass. If you would like to use one, just see the Sound Minister in the sound booth at the back of the church before Mass.
DEAR PARISHIONERS:
October has traditionally been designated as Respect Life Month. Certainly there are rampant examples that demonstrate a failure on the part
of the world to recognize the dignity of each human person and the value that each has in the eyes of God. The Catholic Church has a consistent message that basically says that all human life from the moment of conception to natural death has a dignity and worth that no one can take away. The Church is well known for its defense of the unborn and that certainly is important in an age identified by Pope Francis as a throwaway culture ̶ a culture that allows us to simply discard the inert value of all human life, but the Church’s message includes each and every human life.
The late Joseph Cardinal Bernadine of Chicago was a strong advocate of this approach in what he described as the seamless fabric of life. In that he presented this consistent ethic of life that is the source of the Church’s message. In our culture, just look around and see the other ways in which life is not held as holy: capital punishment, just wages, sex trafficking, terrorist massacres, etc. While some of these issues might make for better newspaper headlines, the basic element underlying all of them is the belief that some life is expendable, and this is not consistent with the Church’s teachings on life.
Our Pro Life committee is sponsoring a Respect Life Fair on Sunday, October 20
th, from 8:30am - 1:00pm. Many
organizations in our area will have representatives here to present informational materials and opportunities for you to get involved in some aspect of the Pro Life movement. Take the time to come and see, and determine whether or not there is something you could be doing to help present this consistent message to others.
Pope Francis in his recent interview said we cannot always be moralizing, but we need to approach others in the spirit of the Year of Evangelization that Pope Benedict XVI initiated. Once we have attracted people to the message of love that is the root of the Gospel, the moral admonitions will be more easily adopted. Let us pray for all those who favor any of these issues that disregard the value of life and pray their hearts will be touched by the God who loves all human life.
God bless,
Father Tom
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Psalm 95: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14; Luke 17:5-10
Today’s readings remind us that it is not enough to be a part of a believing community. For our faith to be alive we must share it through service. St. Francis de Sales notes: A living faith produces the fruit of good works in all seasons. When we are open to the truths of God’s word, we live according to God’s love and not nature. Thus, our faith in divine love raises us up to unite our spirit with God, and it brings us to love the image of God in our neighbor. An attentive servant must show unconquerable faith in our Savior especially in the midst of interior and exterior troubles. We must never lose courage in helping those who refuse God’s love, but pray and help them as far as their misfortune permits. Let us use all possible remedies to prevent the birth, growth and domination of evilness. In this let us imitate our Lord, who never ceases to exhort, promise, prohibit, command and inspire us in order to turn our will away from evilness, without depriving our will of its liberty. Yet, we must not look for surpassingly perfect love in this life. Our progress in holy love is like the mythical bird called the phoenix. When newly hatched from ashes, it has little, tender feathers, and can only leap rather than fly. As it grows strong it soars freely in the air but not enough to remain long on the wing and often comes down to earth to rest. When it is perfectly renewed in spirit and strength, it remains on the mountaintop. In heaven, we shall indeed have a heart and spirit entirely free from contradictions and conflicts. As yet we have neither the spirit nor strength of the blessed. It is enough for us to love with all our heart, which means simply to love with a good heart and without reservation. Courage then! Let us rouse our faith again, and give it life through using the gifts God gave us to perform good works with holy love, since this is in our power.
(Adapted from the writings of St. Francis de Sales)
UPCOMING SPECIAL LITURGIES Saturday, October 5
th 5:00pm Baptism
Sunday, October 13th 11:30am Baptism
Sunday, October 20th 9:30am
RCIA Rite of Acceptance
Sunday, October 27th 9:30am Baptism
WE PRAY for those who have died, especially
Tom Malone, brother of Marge Rickerson; Kelly Merriam, sister of Hunt Taylor; and Bill Noonan, brother-in-law of Eileen Malloy.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA OCTOBER 6, 2013
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS: Next weekend
we celebrate The Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time. Please prepare for Mass and the Homily by reflecting on these texts from God’s Word:
2 Kings 5:14-17 Naaman comes to Israel despite his double impurity: he is a leper and a Gentile. Because he obeys God by placing his confidence in the prophet Elisha, Naaman is doubly cured: his flesh is purified and his heart is converted to the true God.
Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. The psalmist sings in praise of the Lord who is king. All nature, indeed the whole world, is to acclaim the Lord.
2 Timothy 2:8-13 The second letter to Timothy portrays Paul, a prisoner in Rome, sending his spiritual testament: God is faithful to His promises.
Luke 17:11-19 The unmerited gift of faith is often given in the most unexpected places. The recognition of this fact gives rise to our thanksgiving.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 5:00pm Peter J. Buzzanell †
SUNDAY OCTOBER 6 7:30am Patrick Kane † 9:30am Trinidad Ferrufino Garcia † 11:30am Frank Blesi † 1:30pm Feliciano Menendez † 5:00pm People of the Parish
MONDAY OCTOBER 7 9:00am Rose Dougherty † 12:10pm Frances Parisi Postel †
TUESDAY OCTOBER 8 6:30am Tina Lanue † 9:00am Bernd Herbert Menninger †
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9 9:00am Patricia Cleary Lenney † 12:10pm Thomasina Frances Kraus †
THURSDAY OCTOBER 10 6:30am Biagio Scrivo † 9:00am Meg Friel †
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11 9:00am Susan Mary Stott † 12:10pm Carolyn Mercure Merski † SATURDAY OCTOBER 12 5:00pm Helen and Charles Rauber ††
SUNDAY OCTOBER 13 7:30am Ronald Cinal † 9:30am Gray Breidy † 11:30am Ray Karam † 1:30pm People of the Parish 5:00pm Thomas Brown †
PLEASE PRAY for those who have asked for our
prayers: Hannah Archey and her baby; Walter Bartnick; Cathy Burgh; Dave Craven, Patricia Malloy, and Eileen Meehan; Robert Scott; and Douglas Wood; and for all who are sick.
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 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. Boldface type is used for names that are new this week.
EXPOSITION AND ADORATION “In the Eucharist, the
Son of God comes to meet us and desires to become one with us; Eucharistic adoration is simply the natural consequence of the Eucharistic celebration, which is itself the Church’s supreme act of adoration. The act of adoration outside Mass prolongs and intensifies all that takes place during the
liturgical celebration itself. Indeed, only in adoration can a profound and genuine reception mature.” (Pope Emeritus
Benedict XVI)
Come adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Our monthly Exposition and Adoration is this Thursday, October 12
th
from 3:00 – 8:00pm in the de Sales Chapel. Sign-up sheets are available in the main hallway by the Welcome Desk.
BLESSING OF THE
ANIMALS IS THIS
WEEKEND! Don’t forget that all
pets are welcome this weekend at our annual Blessing of the Animals at 3:30pm, Sunday, October 6
th. We will
gather on the hill near the flag pole, where Fr. Don will lead us in prayer. Then, to celebrate the wonder of
God’s creation and the special relationships we have with our companions, he will bless each animal in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. Please be sure all pets are properly leashed, crated, or caged, as appropriate, to ensure we keep peace within the community. Parents should remind their children not to rush up to pet someone else’s animals. While all our pets are God’s critters, some are not used to being around young children when they are excited.
WE WELCOME those who have recently
entered into our faith through the waters of Baptism: Emilia Rose Boyer, daughter of Todd and Karen; and Elsa Diane Gieseking, daughter of Greg and Colleen.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Parish Information
FROM THE LITURGY COMMITTEE As the
Apostles in today’s Gospel asked Jesus to “Increase our Faith”, think about where your faith has been nurtured… in your families, from your youth? With friends who challenge your everyday life to be more Christ-like? In the Church with its liturgies and learning sessions? Say an extra prayer this week for those who are helping you and your friends to increase your faith every single day.
BEST WISHES to Caitlin Blandford and
John Rushin who were recently joined in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. May they grow together in Christ’s love.
FAMILY MASS As a result of the
enthusiasm and support shown at the initial Children’s Mass interest and planning meeting held on September 24
th, we are
pleased to tell you that we are going to implement this for our community on a trial basis, beginning in January. But first, let’s get used to a different name. We agreed to call this monthly Mass the “Family Mass” for several reasons. First, we want to stress that while this Mass will be celebrated in parallel with the 5:00pm Vigil Mass in the main sanctuary, it is not solely for the children. The intent is for families to attend and participate together - parents and children; not having parents in one Mass while the children are in another. Also, we want everyone to know that “family” means anyone in the St. John Neumann Community who would like to attend this liturgy. There were quite a few adults at the meeting who are not parents, and they are willing and eager to support this effort. Over the next several weeks, you will hear and read much about our plans and our needs. This weekend, after all Masses you are hearing from initial planners who are inviting you to consider ways you and your children can actively participate and contribute to the success of this Mass. Next weekend, Father Tom will provide more information and encouragement in his “From the Pastor” bulletin article. The weekend of October 19
th - 20
th
volunteers will staff sign-up tables after all Masses so that you and your children have an opportunity to sign up to be trained for various liturgical ministry roles. Your children will also receive additional information at their Religious Education classes; they will bring this home to you. If you would like more information now, please contact the Liturgy Office at 703-860-6151 or email Patty Bartnick at [email protected].
PRAY FOR A PRIEST DAILY We continue our daily
prayers for the priests in our diocese by praying this week for:
October 6th
Reverend Andrew J. Heintz
October 7th
Reverend Timothy J. Hickey, C.S.Sp.
October 8th
Reverend John Son Hoang, O. P.
October 9th
Reverend Peter Thien Van Hoang, O. P.
October 10th
Reverend Stephen Holmes
October 11th
Reverend Patrick Holryod
October 12th
Reverend Edward R. Horkan
“Let the children come to me,
and do not prevent them;
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matt 19:14
OKTOBERFEST IS ON FRIDAY! Tickets are still on sale for our 2013 Oktoberfest taking place this Friday, October 11
th, from 5:30
– 9:00pm in the parish auditorium. You may purchase tickets after all Masses this weekend
and in the Parish Office during the week. Remember some basics, please. We usually sell out very quickly. Because we do, you cannot call the office to reserve a block of tickets for “will call” as this could prevent someone who comes to purchase a ticket from doing so. If you want tickets, you need to buy them early. Also, please remember you are not able to reserve tables ahead of time. We advise arriving early, but you will not be admitted beyond the check-in table until the doors to the auditorium open at 5:30pm. For children (potty-trained and up) our annual Kids’ Zone will offer face painting, cookie decorating, movies and coloring. Last year, we had approximately 65 children with us, and we expect a repeat this year. We could use a few additional adult or high school teen volunteers, so if you are willing and able to help for a little while, contact Mary Klein at [email protected].
NEED A PANCAKE FIX???? We
have just what you need to relieve that ache! Come to the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast this Sunday morning, October 6
th.
Breakfast will be served in the auditorium from 8:30 to 11:30am. As usual, free-will donations will be accepted. The Knights are generously donating their proceeds to Specially Adapted Resource Clubs (SPARC), an organization supporting adults with life-long disabilities in a community-based setting.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA OCTOBER 6, 2013
FROM THE OBLATES OF ST. FRANCIS DE
SALES The following invitation is for all parishioners:
Many generous people responded to our request to furnish the seminary in Washington, DC this past summer with
financial gifts, gift cards, furniture, and assistance. We are
most grateful for the outpouring of support. We were able to furnish our home and we are presently comfortable
creating our new community. The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales celebrate our Founder's Day on Saturday, October 12,
2013. We would like to invite you to see our new home as we are having an OPEN HOUSE on that day from 10:00 to
3:00 PM. Our address is 1409 Kearny Street, NE,
Washington, DC 20017.
Sincerely, Fr. Ed Ogden, OSFS Director of Formation, North American Provinces
HEALTH MINISTRY CORNER
Diabetes According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States - 8.3% of the total population - have diabetes. Diabetes is the underlying cause of death for over 71,000 Americans each year. You can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through a healthy lifestyle. Check out the October Health Ministry Bulletin Board to learn more about this important health risk. You owe it to yourself! From The Parish Nurse One of our safety conscious seniors suggested that I share information regarding the nationally recognized “Vial of Life” (VOL) Project. This charitable program’s mission is to donate free decals and health history kits for all seniors to keep in case of an emergency. But in reality, we should all have one! The VOL is a concise document that contains all of your medical health history, allergies, medications, physician info, etc. It is typically slipped into a zip lock bag with a Vial of Life decal on front and taped to the refrigerator. Many seniors tape a second decal on their front door to signal to EMTs to look for the VOL. You can also include critical papers such as an advanced directive or living will to ensure your wishes are respected if you cannot speak for yourself. More computer savvy folks can go to the VOL website and store information there as well, for ease in updating. As a former ER nurse, I can’t tell you how vital and helpful it is to have all current medical information documented in one place rather than relying on patients or families who are in crisis or sorting through bags of medicine bottles trying to piece together a picture. I encourage you to do your part to help avoid medical errors by keeping a vial of life in your home, your car, your wallet or your purse. It could save your life! To order go to www.vialoflife.com or for whose who do not use computers, contact the Parish Nurse at 703-391-2349 or stop by the parish office and leave your name and number. I am happy to help you fill it out!
RESPECT LIFE FAIR As noted in Father Tom’s
letter, October is Respect Life month. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reminds us that while God created human life without assistance, he relies on us to defend and nurture it and to do so at every stage of human development and against a myriad of threats. To reinforce this message, the Pro Life Ministry is sponsoring a Respect Life Fair on October
20
th from 8:00am until 1:00pm in the
auditorium. We invite you all to visit the Fair to meet with representatives of local advocacy and service organizations supporting the poor, the disabled, the unborn, troubled youth, women with problem pregnancies, immigrants, and the imprisoned. Our hope is to help members of the parish community identify potential sources of assistance and dis-cover opportunities for giving or volunteering. We also ask that throughout October you pray for all the weak and vul-nerable, who, as Pope Francis has said, “are masterpieces of God’s creation...deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.”
MYST ICAL ROSE ROSARY
CEREMONY Do you know the miracle of the
mystical rose? You may have heard of our lady of Guadalupe, Saint Juan Diego, or even Tepeyac Hill, but do you know the rest of the story? Our Knights of Columbus conduct a beautifully moving and sanctifying mystical rose ceremony including music, a life size icon of our lady of Guadalupe, a rosary, and passages from the Nican Mopohua. If interested please contact Leo Duran at (703) 622-2068 or [email protected] to schedule today!
MOMS WITH CHILDREN IN COLLEGE Whether this is
your first or last child off to college, all mothers have hard to explain feelings as their children embark upon a new journey. This group will help us better understand how we can support our children in their college years by using our spirituality, support one another, and create care packages to send to our children. We will be using Stormie Omaritian’s “The Power of a Praying Parent” to guide us in the right direction. The group will meet in Room B5 on Thursday, October 10
th at 7:00pm. This is an opportunity to
talk with other moms and share experiences. Contact Kim Monroe at 703-437-1320 if you are interested.
Fellowship
“There is nothing small
in the service of God.”
St. Francis de Sales
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ONGOING FELLOWSHIP AT SJN: Sunday Come for coffee, juice, muffins, and fellowship
each Sunday from 8:30—11:30am. All are welcome!
9:00am Daily Mass and Fellowship: Following Mass, join us in the Bridal Room for coffee and cookies.
Mothers’ Group: Join us for weekday or evening/weekend playgroups, nights out, and more. Membership is open to all caregivers of small children. Membership is free, and participation is voluntary in all group activities. The Membership Coordinator is Michelle Bergstresser, who can be reached at [email protected] or 703-424-1862.
Young Adults: If you are in your 20's or 30's and are looking for a community to socialize, do service, and pray with, then come join us! For more information, email Jordan Gorzalski at [email protected].
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].
Shawl Ministry: On alternate Sunday afternoons 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.
50+ CLUB ACTIVITIES:
Wednesday, October 16th: Off we’ l l go to the Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont, MD. Afterward, we will head to the Shamrock Inn, well-known for its welcoming service, Maryland seafood and Irish fare.
Tuesday - Thursday, October 22nd
- October 24th
: Our fall overnight trip has us traveling to the Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia. We have negotiated an $86.92 daily group rate (including tax) for 50+ Club members at Blackwater Falls Lodge, and reservations should have be made by calling the lodge at 304-259-5216 by October 1
st. If you choose
the optional, scenic old-time train ride into a gorge, the cost is $45 and you must make additional reservations by calling 304-424-0736. More details will follow, but don’t miss that deadline!
Friday, November 8th
: Day trip to Shenandoah National Park.
Wednesday, November 20th
: Visit Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets and enjoy lunch at Tuscarora Mill.
For more information on upcoming events, call Ed Geiger at 703-620-0659 or Pat Bossie at 703-620-3747.
Faith Formation
Mary B. Lyons, Director 703-390-2340 [email protected]
“WELCOME HOME” FOR RETURNING
CATHOLICS Thinking about returning to the practice of the Catholic faith? Do you have some questions or concerns about what to do next or whether this is
where you belong? WELCOME HOME brochures are in the hallway. All are welcome! Contact Mary Lyons.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Are you feeling at home at St. John Neumann? Interested in becoming a Catholic? Do you have questions? A group of Inquirers meets on Tuesday evenings at the parish. This is an opportunity to share questions and to find out what it means to be Catholic. If you are interested in joining the Inquiry phase of RCIA, contact Mary Lyons.
ADULT CONFIRMATION A group of adult
Catholics is meeting monthly to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation to be celebrated for adults at St. Thomas More Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, June 9
th. If you have been
baptized Catholic and receive Communion, but were never confirmed, and would like to join this group, contact Mary Lyons.
THE POWER OF STORY: NEW TESTAMENT Poet
and Professor of Literature, William R. Stott, Jr. conducts his program Monday evenings at 7:00pm in the de Sales Chapel. Blue flyers with registration forms and schedule are available on the table in the hallway. You may register at the door.
WALKING IN VIRTUE WITH ST. FRANCIS DE
SALES AND ST. JANE DE CHANTAL
Beginning this Wednesday evening, October 9th, at 7:00pm,
join us on for six consecutive weeks to explore and discuss the power of the "little virtues" and these beloved saints’ quest to understand and comply with God's call in their lives. Facilitators are Cynthia McMullen and Carol Swiger. “Autumn orange” registration brochures are in the hallway. For more information, contact Mary Lyons.
HANDING ON OUR FAITH TO OUR CHILDREN:
WHAT’S A PARENT TO DO?
Beginning this Thursday, October 10th, at 7:30pm, in
Classrooms A1/A2, Father Don Heet will lead a three-week series exploring the challenges of effectively raising children in the faith today. Topics to be discussed are:
Oct. 10: Where Have all the Young People Gone?
Oct. 17: Faith Formation and Religious Education
Oct. 24: Best Practices for Catholic Parents
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA OCTOBER 6, 2013
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (AGAPE) Doug Johnson 703-860-6141
UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL TEEN EVENTS: Mark
your calendars for the following events and make plans to attend:
This Sunday, October 6th – High School Teen Night —
”Called to Protect”: 6:15 – 8:00pm; Auditorium
Thursday, October 24th- Confirmation Rehearsal;
6:00pm; Church and de Sales Chapel
Saturday October 26th
- Confirmation; Church. (A-K) at 10:00am; (L-Z) at 2:00pm
Sunday, October 27th Diocesan Youth Rally: 12:00 -
8:00pm; Marymount University
“CALLED TO PROTECT” – At our High School Teen
Night tonight, Sunday, October 6th, we will present “Called to Protect.” This program combines a video presentation with follow-up discussion regarding safe environments for teens. The Bishop has mandated that this program be presented once a year to our high school teens as part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for our beloved teens. “Called to Protect for Youth” teaches high school teens about appropriate boundaries, how to respond if someone tries to violate those boundaries and how to tell their parents, or another reliable adult if they, or a friend, have been abused. It helps them to recognize their own personal boundaries and encourages appropriate communication. Parents may opt their teens out of this presentation by completing an opt-out form which will be provided on request. Parents are welcome to review this program prior to the presentation. For further information, please contact Doug Johnson, Coordinator of High School Teen Ministry.
DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY Sign up now for the Annual Diocesan Youth Rally on Sunday, October 27
th being held at Marymount University
from 12:00 noon until 8:00pm. You are invited to this dynamic celebration of our faith and love of the Lord. Hundreds of teens will gather for eight hours of food, music, inflatable games, inspirational guest speakers, Mass with the Bishop and lots of fun! We will meet at St. John Neumann at 11:00am and return at about 9:00pm. We need parent volunteers to chaperone and drive to and from the event! Parent volunteers and their teens will attend this event for free. The cost is $25 (scholarships available) and includes a t-shirt, in addition to all the events above. Permission slips (available in the Religious Education Office) and checks are due not later than Monday, October 21
st! Registration must be coordinated through Doug
Johnson in the Christian Formation Office. Call him for more information. Don’t miss the fun – sign up now and invite a friend! Friends do not have to be members of Saint John Neumann Parish or Catholic to attend.
SJN 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 e-mail list. This is a great way to learn the latest information on events, programs and opportunities to serve in our high school youth program.
Around The Diocese
TAU FRATERNITY OPEN HOUSE You are invited to
join us to meet the Secular Franciscans. The Third Order Secular Franciscans (SFO) is not a club or an organization, but is an order within the Catholic Church. The SFO are members of local fraternities who recognize that they are called to follow Christ in the footsteps of St Francis. Brothers and Sisters of these fraternities, led by the spirit, strive for perfect charity in their own secular state. Please join us this Sunday, October 6
th, at 1:30pm at St.
Joseph Church, 750 Peachtree Street, Herndon in Meeting Room #205. For a brochure or more information, contact Pamela Brooks, Tau Minister, at 703-975-9256 or [email protected].
MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS Please join us for a
Mother and Daughter Afternoon Reflection on Sunday, October 6
th from 3:00 - 6:00pm at St. Veronica’s Catholic
Church in Chantilly. The featured speaker will be Sr. Joseph Andrew, OP from the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. The presentation is free and open to mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, or any ladies who aspire to feminine holiness! Please come and bring your daughters (middle school age and up). Sr. Joseph Andrew is a well-known speaker with a knack for inspiring the woman’s heart. No RSVP is necessary, but for more information, please contact Megan Hamberger at [email protected]
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: What if you
could give your spouse a gift that would reawaken the romance in your relationship, revitalize your communication and deepen the intimacy in your marriage? The good news is you can! Give one another the gift of a carefree weekend to focus on each other and the beautiful gift of your marriage. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekendwill be held November 15
th-17
th in Herndon. Please call Mark or
Ca th y S ta ng le r a t 70 3 -3 78 -4 15 0 , e m a i l : [email protected]; or visit http://www.renewmarriage-vanorth.org/ to register.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OUR THANKS TO
HAPPY AT HOME PET CARE, LLC
FOR SPONSORING AN AD
IN OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN
EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR You are invited to a
special diocesan-wide Eucharistic Holy Hour sponsored by the Arlington Division of the World Apostolate of Fatima (the Blue Army) commemorating the 96
th anniversary of the
“Miracle of the Sun” on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. We hope you can join us in prayer, as Mary requested at Fatima.
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH CRAFT FAIR: Our
annual Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26th, from
9:30am - 3:30pm, at 750 Peachtree St, Herndon. Visit us on Facebook: wwww.facebook.com/SJCHerndonCraftFair, and preview the great crafters and artisans who will be joining us. Enjoy great shopping, raffles, food, and Santa! Bring a coat to donate to LINK and receive a free raffle ticket! Funds raised support local food programs and community outreach. For more information call Lisa at 703-430-5776, or email [email protected].
BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER:
TWO GOSPEL PORTRAITS OF
MARY Dominican Retreat House in McLean is hosting a Day of Reflection for Women and Men on Wednesday, October 9
th from 9:30am
- 3:00pm. This event, directed by Father Tom Ferguson, will encourage the practice of lectio divina by reflecting on the life of the Mother of God as revealed in the Gospels of Luke and John. There will also be time for meditation and private prayer. The day of reflection will include two Conferences, Exposition, Confession, Mass and a delicious lunch; the suggested offering is $45.00. For information call the retreat house at 703-356-4243.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CAR MINISTRY NEEDS
HELP Want to help others to become more independent
and reliant? If you can volunteer about 15 hours a week, consider volunteering to run Catholic Charities Car Ministry. The Catholic Charities Car Ministry takes previously owned vehicles and gives them directly to needy families. Respon-sibilities include screening applicants, conveying cars, and maintaining the program’s records. If you can help, please contact Bill Hall at (703) 841-3898 or [email protected].
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO TEACH
CITIZENSHIP CLASSES IN STERLING: Hogar Immigrant Services desperately needs volunteer teachers in Sterling on Thursday nights. Training is provided and no foreign language ability is needed. Classes are from 8:00 to 9:30pm. If you can help (even if you would miss a few sessions) or want more information, please contact Richard Eldridge at [email protected] or call (703) 534-9805, ext. 239.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE ON
OCTOBER 12TH
Mark your calendars to join Bishop Loverde and our diocesan family of faith on our biannual pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. This year's theme is “Mary, Star of the New
Evangelization, Increase our Faith”. Plan on setting a day aside for Our Lord this Fall, celebrating our faith with prayer, inspirational talks, Mass, Confessions, and fellowship with thousands of other parishioners. Check back this summer for more details at www.arlingtondiocese.org/pilgrimage.
PUT THE GOSPEL INTO ACTION BY
TEACHING ENGLISH OR BECOMING
A SITE COORDINATOR!
Catholic Charities-Hogar Immigrant Services has volunteer opportunities to teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for the Fall at our office in Manassas, Our Lady of Angels, Holy Family, Christ the Redeemer (Sterling), or St. Joseph (Herndon) parishes. Site Coordinators are also needed! Classes are held weekday evenings. Volunteers teach once per week, so pick the time that suits you best. No experience or special language skills needed; we will train you but a dedication to helping immigrants goes a long way! Call or email for more information (571) 208-1572, ext. 102, or email Lisa Ehm Waller at [email protected].
VOLUNTEER TO VISIT THE IMPRISONED The CCDA Prison Ministry is in need of men and women who can support this ministry at the Loudon Adult Detention Center (ADC). Volunteers visit the ADC on Sunday mornings. If you can help once every month, please contact Deacon Larry Hammel at (703) 421-5815 or [email protected].
“ I was in prison and you visited me…..”
Matthew 25:36
