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ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA JULY 13, 2014
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 Sue Colyer at [email protected] or 703-860-6149.
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. Patty Kwapniewski 860-6147 Office Secretary Beth Farmer 860-8511 Office Secretary Maria Tumolo 860-6140 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 860-8510 x343 Custodian Sylvia Payne 860-8510 x307 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 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 Betsy Puzzanghero 860-6155
OUTREACH Director of Outreach Sue Colyer 860-6149 Young Adult Ministry Angela Davis
COUNCIL CHAIRS Pastoral Council Mickey Frank 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, 703-390-2340, 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.
THIS WEEK AT SJN…
SUNDAY, JULY 13 Birthday Club Gifts Due ARE Adults: 8:30am; Auditorium Sunday Coffee: 8:30am; Auditorium RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am;
Conference Room
MONDAY, JULY 14 Boy Scout Troop 124: 7:00pm; A1/A2
TUESDAY, JULY 15 French Conversation: 9:30am; A2 Simply Salesian: 10:00am; Conference Room Knights of Columbus Social: 7:00pm; Auditorium RCIA Catechumenate: 7:30pm; A1/A2 RCIA Inquiry: 7:30pm; Bridal Room
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Mothers’ Group Play Group: 10:30am; Early RE Room Legión de María: 7:00pm; B4 Spanish Young Adults: 7:00pm; B1 Finance Council: 7:30pm; Conference Room
THURSDAY, JULY 17 Legion of Mary: 7:00pm; B2 Life After Sunday: 7:00pm; B1 Simply Salesian: 7:00am; A1/A2 YA Catholicism; 7:00pm; Youth Room Zumba 101 For Divine Love Chapel at Niño Jesús:
7:00pm; Auditorium ProLife: 7:30pm; Conference Room
FRIDAY, JULY 18 Zumba For Divine Love Chapel at Niño Jesús: 7:00pm;
Auditorium
SATURDAY, JULY 19 Backpack Collection Spanish Prayer Group: 6:00pm; de Sales Chapel
SUNDAY, JULY 20 Backpack Collection Sunday Coffee: 8:30am; Auditorium RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room Shawl Ministry: 2:00pm; Conference Room
THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Prayer and Liturgy
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that if we understand His word with our heart, it will bear abundant fruit. St. Francis de Sales expands on this thought: God’s Word is so powerful and efficacious that it gives life to those in need. What a good sign it is for a Christian to take pleasure in listening to God’s Word, and to belong totally to God! Those who come to abandon all to God without any reserve are like the sunflower that is not content with turning its flowers, leaves and stem toward the sun, but by some hidden wonder, it also turns its underground root. To love God completely means we love God who commands, and we love the thing commanded. Jesus, who died for love of us, wants us to listen to His word so as to make it our own. After we have listened attentively to the Word of God, let us open our hearts and be receptive to understanding what we hear. Understanding well God’s Word helps us to keep it. Our actions ought to be congruent with our words. That is, the carrying out of our good resolutions ought to immediately follow our words. Let us implore the Divine mercy to strengthen us to make effective what our heart desires and approves. Our Lord makes it very clear that His Word is effective in us when we embrace His will for us. This does not mean that we feel “good” or “holy” in doing God’s will. What matters is that we hold in reverence God’s Word and keep to the intention of profiting from it. Divine Goodness is satisfied with this. God is content with little, and focuses on the intentions in our heart, not our feelings. However, those, who listen to the Word of God with a particular attention and desire for it, speak of the victories over themselves and their weaknesses. Our entire good consists in accepting the truth of Our Savior’s word. Let us persevere in living that truth so we may have life in abundance. (Adapted from the writings of St. Francis de Sales)
WE WELCOME those who have recently
entered into our faith through the waters of Baptism: Valentina BuVillars, daughter of Javier and Alicia; Michael Thomas Kordes, son of John and Erica; Amara Elise Wagner, daughter of Brian and Natascha.
DEAR PARISHIONERS: My letter this week serves to let you know about a few liturgical schedule changes you will see, with the first beginning this fall. Parishioner input
was considered in both of these decisions. FAMILY MASS This year, in response to the needs expressed in the CARA study, we initiated a Family Mass specifically geared to the children of the parish. We have been pleased with the response and intend to continue celebrating this Mass in the future. There will be several changes. First, we will resume the Family Mass on the first weekend in October and continue through the first weekend in May. This decision was made because there is so much going on in school childrens’ lives at the beginning of September, and attendance at this year’s June Mass was not overwhelming. Secondly, at the suggestion of some parents, we are rescheduling this Mass to Sunday at 11:30am in the de Sales Chapel. Some parents feel that 5:00pm is not an ideal time for young children because they are tired and hungry, and suggested the Sunday at 11:30am time would be more conducive for the children. All of this continues to be experimental until we determine the time that works best for all involved. I am so grateful to all who came forward in so many ways to train the young people in the various liturgical ministries. It was a delight to see them proudly fulfilling these various roles. Thank you to Heather Smith and her choir of angelic voices for adding to this liturgy. The children who ministered could not have done it without the cooperation of the parents, as well as those who did the training. What a good job on the part of all who are involved; I hope to see all of you and perhaps others involved when we resume in the fall. WEDDING SCHEDULE In light of our experience with weddings at St. John Neumann, we have decided to limit our Saturday weddings to two time slots, one at Noon and the other at 2:30pm. Even during the height of our wedding season, we rarely have more than two weddings on a specific date. Because of previously scheduled weddings, this new time schedule will not take effect until July 1
st,
2015. All currently scheduled wedding arrangements (all prior to this date) will be honored. Weddings not yet scheduled may be arranged on any current time slots that are available prior to this July 2015 date. This will then provide us the opportunity to have a morning funeral, if necessary. Many people seem to prefer to delay funerals until Saturday to allow more people the opportunity to attend. It also gives us a longer time span between the last wedding of the day and setting up for the Saturday evening Vigil Mass.
I look forward to sharing news of my Ecuador trip with you!
God Bless,
Father Tom
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA JULY 13, 2014
#1 of Many
Name: ANNA
Age: 8 1/2 Date: 4-5-24
PAY TO THE
ORDER OF JESUS
My tithe offer is helping my parents to get dinner redy; being nice, helpful playful to my dog Hazel,
cleaning up my bed; not picking up my dog which makes dog, Hazel, who is SUPER cute, upset; I will
help some one
Note GOD HELP US Signature (signed by Anna) Content from actual offertory check submitted
FAMILY MASS CHILDREN’S OFFERTORY “CHECKS”
Last September, at our initial planning meeting for the introduction of the monthly Family Mass, we discussed various ways the children could actively participate. In addition to children ministering as lectors, altar servers, ushers and greeters, a suggestion was made to include all of the children by implementing a “children’s offertory” of some sort. Someone came up with the idea of preparing pre-printed checks similar to ones the children are used to seeing their parents write, giving each child the opportunity to offer time or talent to God during the coming week. The sample was submitted in April. We thought you might enjoy seeing what some of the offerings have been, with all typos included! From ages four to nine - not watching TV; helping my parents cook; cleaning the floor after dinner; not doing any complans which makes my family upset; not playing before doing my homework; not doing liying and fiting which makes my momy and dady mad and upset; not doing crafts on the wood table which makes my pearants upset; not doing punshing; I will say a prayer tonight; I will give a dollar to charity if I find a charity box; not hitting my sister which makes my sister upset; helping my parents to fix the garage door; not arguing; help doing the dishes; help fold clothes; not doing woat I am not sooposted to which makes my parents upset; not playing and jumping on the functure; babysit my sisters; not begging; not falling on Luke which makes my brother upset; lovieng people; helping my parents to be redy wehe my mother is not; brosh my teeth, not scream; and from a grandmother - spend more time with my grandchildren.
It will be interesting to see what new offerings crop up when we resume Family Mass in October. Stay tuned!
PLEASE PRAY for those who have asked for our
prayers: Maxine Black; James V. Cook; Sr. Marie de Chantal; Charlene Little; Dan McNichol; and Aloysius Mitchell; for all who are sick; and for all caregivers who minister to the 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 to the list this week.
UPCOMING SPECIAL LITURGIES
Sunday, July 13th 11:30am Baptism
Saturday, July 19th 5:00pm Baptism
Sunday, July 27th 9:30am Baptism
Sunday, August 3rd
11:30am Baptism
Saturday, August 16th 5:00pm Baptism
Sunday, August 24th 9:30am Baptism
Sunday, August 31st 9:30am Baptism
THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WE PRAY for those who have died, especially
Bob Atkinson, uncle of Pat Gilbertson; and Alice Harris, grandmother of Gwen Dillon.
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS: Next
weekend we celebrate The Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time. Please prepare for Mass and the Homily by reflecting on these texts from God’s Word:
Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 The attitude of God throughout the history of Israel, and particularly his moderation toward his sinful people, reveals that he is impartial and patient toward the most rebellious. God offers his mercy to all sinners for he wants all his children to find the same hope for themselves and their fellow citizens. Psalm 86: Lord, You are Good and Forgiving This is a prayer expressing confidence and requesting help. Romans 8:26-27 Prayer does not demand smooth words or broad vocabulary. It does require trust in the Spirit who raises our hearts to God. Matthew 13:24-43 The parables of the mustard seed and the leaven underline the contrast between the humble beginnings of the kingdom and the great coming which is promised. The parable of the weeds is a lesson in patience for those who are astounded by the slowness of divine justice.
“SOME WHITE COLLAR JOBS ARE MORE
CHALLENGING THAN OTHERS” For over a year, our Pray For A Priest Daily article has provided the name of a priest in our diocese for each day of the week. Beginning this week, on a bi-weekly basis we will provide the names of both priests and brothers in the Wilmington - Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. This week, please pray for:
July 14th
Reverend Robert D. Ashenbrenner, OSFS
July 15th
Reverend Robert L. Bazzoli, OSFS
July 16th
Reverend Joseph P. Becker, OSFS
July 17th
Reverend James J. Behan, OSFS
July 18th
Reverend J. Christian Beretta, OSFS
July 19th
Reverend Francis J. Blood, OSFS
July 20th
Reverend Leon V. Bonikowski, OSFS
“There is nothing small
in the service of God.”
St. Francis de Sales
SATURDAY JULY 12 5:00pm Rosalie Mendalari †
SUNDAY JULY 13 7:30am Jack Lamar † 9:30am Thomas S. Acker and Edward Reid †† 11:30am Theodore Hanss † 1:30pm People of the Parish 5:00pm Lorraine and Les Simpson ††
MONDAY JULY 14 9:00am Bruce Rumph † TUESDAY JULY 15 9:00am Ron Cinal †
WEDNESDAY JULY 16 9:00am Susan Mary Stott †
THURSDAY JULY 17 9:00am Ed Psemeneki †
FRIDAY JULY 18 9:00am Joseph and Imilda McKeever †† SATURDAY JULY 19 5:00pm Michael Collins †
SUNDAY JULY 20 7:30am Norman Tolkan † 9:30am Rita Roth † 11:30am Andy Kay † 1:30pm People of the Parish 5:00pm Thomas Hogan †
PRAYER LIFE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
“Give Us This Day” is a monthly publication from Liturgical Press created to help sustain your personal prayer practices with daily prayer for Morning and Evening, prayers and readings for Mass each day, along with a reflection on the Scriptures and a daily profile of a saintly witness. Many St. John Neumann parishioners find the daily “Blessed Among Us” and Reflection articles particularly informative. “Give Us This Day” is also published in a large print edition. Liturgical Press has announced a Bread For Your Parish (pun-intended) credit-earning program, where for every subscription established by a parishioner, St. John Neumann will earn $5.00 in credit toward purchases from Liturgical Press! To earn that credit for our parish, please use the promotion code TDBR5228 when you subscribe online at www.giveusthisday.org or call toll-free 888-259-8470. Our parish code will expire on January 31, 2015. Liturgical Press is providing us at no charge with a limited number of the August 2014 edition that we will make available mid-to-late July. We will announce availability in a later bulletin.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA JULY 13, 2014
Parish Information
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS Each December at St. John Neumann, for many years, in addition to the annual Christmas Angels program, we have had a wonderful tradition of also collecting gifts for children of Cornerstones clients. This tradition will continue, with two new volunteers, Colleen Conlin and her daughter, Morgan Davis, leading this effort. However, we are in need of a large work space in which we can store these gifts while they are being inventoried, sorted and bagged according to family for distribution. We will need access to this area on and off for about three weeks. Up until the last day or two of the program, we will only need access to quickly drop off donated gifts. We hope that one of you who lives fairly close has basement space you would be willing to share. It would be very advantageous if your basement is a “walk-out”, but that is not a requirement. Please help us so that we can make Christmas a special day for many local children who otherwise may not receive a gift. For more information contact Sue Colyer at 703-860-6149 or by email at [email protected].
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Wrapped and tagged Birthday Club gifts are due this weekend, July 12
th - 13
th. If you took a tag,
please be sure we receive your gift by the end of the weekend. For most of these children the gifts
we purchase will be the only gifts they receive on their special day.
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR
SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
On Friday, August 1st at 6:30pm
we will be showing “The Lego Movie”!!!
BE SURE TO TAKE GOD WITH YOU ON
VACATION Summer vacations are good times to gather
with your family, be it immediate or extended. Remember to keep God with you. Maybe you could consider gathering a few relatives for some family prayer time in those special quiet moments right after sunrise at the beach. Or, if you are having an exceptional time, how about seeking out the local Catholic church and attending daily Mass one day in thanksgiving to God for the many blessings you have received. You can easily find a Catholic church near your vacation spot at a site such as Masstimes.com. And remember the Oblates staff churches in Cape May, New Jersey and at three sites in North Carolina - Buxton, Kitty Hawk and Wilmington.
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.
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. For more information please email [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 Angela Davis 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.
Fellowship
50+ CLUB ACTIVITIES: Thursday, July 17
th: We will zip out to Broadlands for
lunch at 11:45am at one of our favorite places, Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm. Call Pat Bossie for reservations.
Friday, August 8th
: Join us this week for our visit to Riverbend Park in Great Falls. Afterward we will have lunch at the always-popular Old Brogue in Great Falls village. If time does not permit you to enjoy the whole event, please feel free to join us for lunch.
For more information on upcoming events, call Ed Geiger at 703-620-0659 or Pat Bossie at 703-620-3747.
ACTIVITIES HELP NEEDED The Activities
Department at Tall Oaks Assisted Living in Reston is looking for volunteers to help residents with memory impairment to participate in activities. The program has evening hours until 7:00pm. We offer fun activities such as art, music, socials, trivia and active games. Do you play an instrument or sing? Can you tell stories? We welcome people with any talent, especially patience. Also,we offer training for our activities helpers. Please call 703-834-9800 and ask for Jocelyn Jackson.
THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (AGAPE) Doug Johnson 703-860-6141
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PRE-K—8TH GRADE Laurie Hertneky 703-390-2345
Faith Formation
Mary B. Lyons, Director 703-390-2340
“RETURNING” CATHOLICS Thinking
about returning to the Catholic faith? Have 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 and visit
www.saintjn.org/returning-catholics.
Feeling at home at St. John Neumann? Interested in being Catholic? Do you have questions? A group of “Inquirers” meets at the parish on Tuesday evenings. It 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 the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), contact Mary Lyons and visit www.saintjn.org/about-becoming-catholic.
SIMPLY SALESIAN SUMMER
SERIES St. Francis de Sales is an ideal model of spiritual principles and attitude for one wanting to live and share the faith. Sim-ply Salesian is a four-week reflection on ways to live Salesian spritiuality. We will study “On a Mission: Lessons from St. Francis De Sales”, by Patrick Madrid.
Sessions will meet on: Tuesdays, 10:00am on July 15
th, 22
nd, 29
th and August 5
th
and Thursdays, 7:00pm on July 17
th, 24
th, 31
st and August 7
th
You may sign up for mornings or evenings but if you need to change one week or so you may! Registration forms are available on the website: www.saintjn.org and on the table near the Welcome Desk. Carol Swiger is facilitating. The fee is the cost of the book, $15.
SUMMER CENTERING PRAYER The summer
schedule for this prayer opportunity, quietly centering on Christ with is: July 24
th, 7:00pm; August 7
th, 7:00pm; August
14th, 10:00am; August 21
th, 7:00pm; August 28
th, 10:00am,
and September 4th, 7:00pm. Centering Prayer will be held
in the church. All are welcome!
CHANGE IN CLASS SCHEDULES
Due to the change made by the Fairfax County School Board, Faith Formation classes will no longer be offered on Mondays at 2:30pm for Kindergarten through 6th grades. A new session for these grades has been added on Thursdays, from 4:30 - 5:45pm. These changes are reflected on the parish website, www.saintjn.org, along with registration information.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars for the following
High School Teens event and make plans to attend:
Friday, August 1st: Diocesan Kings Dominion Day - see
article on next page for details and registration requirements
DIOCESAN WORK CAMP cannot successfully take place
each year without the combined efforts of many people that lend their time and talent to make it happen. In last week’s Parish Bulletin, we expressed our thanks to the adults that served for the week of June 21st - June 27th as Crew Leaders, Contractors and those who served at Base Camp. This week we express our thanks to the following individuals who served in the following capacities – Conducted Tool Training – Mark Gosselin; Security Staff: Patricia Larsen, Mike and Solangie McPherson, Florence Emanuel, Patrick McBride, Tim Murray, Amy Stewart and Ron Crowe; Donated vans for the week of Work Camp: Katie Beale, Chris and Addie Ott, Gary and Josephine Brown, Phyllis Rienzo and Scott Parr, Michael and Solangie McPherson, Tara Craven, Charles and Catie Price, and Holly and James O’Donnell; Transported Tools to or from Work Camp: Mike Pickett, Patty Kwapniewski, Mike Mazzone, Mike Dimaiuta, Nelson Rulona and Kristan Marshall; Donated personal tools for use at Work Camp: Bob Gregor, Chris Ott, Cara and Steve Aylor, Ron Crowe, Peter Trahan, Pat Reilly, Mark Gosselin, Doug Johnson, Mike Rigo, William and Nancy Totten and Amy Stewart; Made lunches: Rowena Rulona, Maria Paes, Kristan Marshall, Marcia Pickett, Evelyn Pickett, Magaly Wyatt, Nancy Totten, Chelsey Puzzanghero, Mike McPherson, Solangie McPherson and Joann Sullivan; Shoppers: Betsy Puzzanghero and Mark Gosselin. Finally we thank all St. John Neumann Parishioners, families and friends for their generosity and support by their monetary donations to our fundraising efforts and most especially the generous donations from Bill Stott and John Feroldi. As a result of our combined efforts, 37 teens and 20 adults from St. John Neumann were empowered to join 800 teens and 400 adults working on 153 sites to make homes warmer, safer and drier for those in need in the Shenandoah County area of the Diocese of Arlington. Christ’s love and compassion were present in abundance as we were able to be Christ’s hands and feet to our elderly, handicapped and financially challenged brothers and sisters.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA JULY 13, 2014
OUR THANKS TO
TIMOTHY J MALONE, M. D.
OPHTHALMOLOGY - SURGERY
FOR SPONSORING AN AD
IN OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN
SOLIDARITY FUND FOR THE CHURCH IN AFRICA
THIS WEEKEND This fund supports pastoral projects
nourishing the growth of the Church in Africa. These projects include teaching catechism classes, building new churches, and offering retreats to weary church personnel in conflict areas. This collection is a way for us to express solidarity with our African brothers and sisters and to work for their spiritual and material development. Please be generous to this collection.
Second Collection Stewardship
DIOCESAN KINGS DOMINION DAY
Rising 9th Graders to recently-graduated seniors are invited to join high school teens from across the Arlington Diocese for an exciting Diocesan Kings Dominion Day Friday, August 1st. Bus costs are prohibitive so we can only make this trip happen if parents with 6- or 7-passenger vans (or larger) volunteer to drive to and
from the park and join in the fun! Parents, here’s an offer you can’t refuse! You will receive reimbursement for gas and parking, and a free Kings Dominion ticket for you and one accompanying teen child if you agree to transport a van full of teens to and from Kings Dominion!
We will leave our parking lot at 10:00am and return at 10:00pm, allowing a full eight hours of fun and frolic. Share the fun with all your friends – they don’t have to be members of St. John Neumann or Catholic. Tickets are $34; scholarships are available as needed. (Contact Doug Johnson for further information.) This special pricing is available only for Diocesan Kings Dominion Day. A permission slip is required, and can be picked up at the Faith Formation Office or, on request, we will email it to you. Space is limited and based on available volunteer vans and drivers – so sign up now! The list of attendees is maintained on a first-come, first-served basis and available vans will be filled according to place on the list. We will take as many teens as we have vans available to accommodate them.
The deadline to sign up is Friday, July 25th. Submit your check for $34 (per person) made out to St. John Neumann and a fully-completed, signed permission slip by that date. Please email Doug Johnson at [email protected] to reserve space for you and any friends, volunteer parents to drive your van that seats seven (including driver), or with questions or concerns. This is always a really great event, so register yourself and your friends early so you don’t miss out on all the fun we are going to have!
Around the Diocese
ESL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Learning English opens doors: find out how rewarding it can be to enable the dreams of others! St. Mark's English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry is welcoming new volunteers now to serve with us for our 2014-15 programs. Help adult students master the English language, prepare for American citizenship, learn to converse fluently in English, and integrate into the local community. How you can help? You might dedicate two to three hours one evening a week as an ESL teacher or teacher's aide, citizenship tutor, conversation group facilitator or occasional substitute teacher or aide; serve as a Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, or Vietnamese translator in support of student outreach; help with program administration including hospitality, photography, student registration, etc. All classes take place at St. Mark Christian Formation Center, 9972 Vale Road, Vienna, VA 22181. For additional information or to volunteer, contact Ida Hiller at 703-626-3585, email [email protected], or visit the web site at http://service.www.stmark.org/esl/.
ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPENINGS: The school has openings in grades K - 4 for the upcoming academic school year (2014-15). We offer small class sizes and a Christ-centered education. Please contact the School Office at 703-281-9103 for more information or to schedule a tour. You may also visit our website at http://www.stmark.org/school/.
PVI RUNFEST 5K RACE takes place on Sunday,
September 14th, 2014 at 8:00am at Paul VI High School,
10675 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA. Register on-line at http://tinyurl.com/PVIRunfest2014 or at the race. T-shirts
will be given out to the first 500 registrants, plus many other prizes, g i vea wa ys and food on
race day. The 13th running of the PVI RunFest 5K will
benefit PVI’s nationally recognized Options Program. The Options Program provides a quality modified inclusive education in a Catholic environment for high school age students with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, a portion of the PVI RunFest proceeds will benefit the PVI Cross Country Teams – your hosts for this well-attended annual event.
THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
COLORING PAGE FOR SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA (1656 - 1680)
WHOSE FEAST DAY IS JULY 14TH
Born near Auriesville, New York and known as “The Lily of the Mohawks”
St. Kateri is the first Native American to be declared a Saint.
Do you know why?
