MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Masses: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. (Spanish) 5:00 p.m.

Daily Masses: 6:30 a.m. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. Monday - Saturday

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Religious Education Director, Mr. Reyes Ruiz

In Case of Absences - CCD Office - 703-880-4307

September - May Grades K-4 Pre-School - Ages 3-5 Saturday 9:00-10:30 a.m. Sunday during 10 a.m. Mass Spanish 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Grades 5-8 Monday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (RCIC/Special Sacraments)

Religious Education Secretary - 703-880-4305

YOUTH MINISTRY Director of Youth Ministry: Mr. David Bristow, 703-880-4309 Jr. High School Youth - Grades 9-12

PASTORAL TEAM Father Tom Bourque, T.O.R., Parochial Administrator Father Alberto Bueno, T.O.R., Parochial Vicar Father Pat Whittle, T.O.R., Priest-in-Residence

ROOM/HALL RENTALS - PRIVATE BOOKINGS Call Mr. Danny Rucker - 703-880-4340 PARISH OFFICES - Hours - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday CHURCH OFFICE: 703-880-4300, FAX: 703-880-4320 Facility Superintendent: Mr. Danny Rucker 703-880-4340 Kitchen Manager: Mr. Jim Klenk 703-880-4312 Network/IT Manager: Mr. John Peitler 703-880-4356 Finance Administrator: Ms. Teresa Westhues 703-880-4313 Asst. Bookkeeper and Mrs. Beth Covert 703-880-4357 Child Protection Liaison Music Director: Mrs. Alice Eelman 703-880-4321 Religious Education Dir. Mr. Reyes Ruiz 703-880-4332 Religious Ed. Secretary Mrs. Rosalind Murphy 703-880-4305 Parish Secretary/ Mrs. Tisha Hilliard 703-880-4355 Finance Assistant

Parish Secretaries: Mrs. Jeanne Nappier 703-880-4304 Mrs. Mary Kirby 703-880-4302

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Wednesdays in the Church - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

NOCTURNAL ADORATION: following First Friday Mass

CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 p.m. and by appointment.

MARRIAGE: Arrangements must begin at least (6) months in advance of the date of the wedding. This is a Diocesan require-ment. Call the Church Office for an appointment.

BAPTISMS: Held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Call the Church Office at least one month in advance. For parishioners who are asked to be Godparents, please contact the Church Office no less than 3 weeks before the event takes place to see if you meet the Diocesan requirements.

BAPTISMAL CLASSES: Baptismal classes are required for all parents and God-parents prior to the child being bap-tized. The next Baptismal Class held here at St. Joseph is May 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in parish meeting room 209.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: The deadline for copy material is Monday before Noon. Any announcements received after Mon-day will be in the next bulletin. Please submit material in writing or via e-mail at mkirby@sjcherndon.org.

St. Joseph - National Blue Ribbon School OFFICE: 703-880-4350, FAX: 703-880-4320

Grade School K-8 Principal: Mrs. Cindi Conroy Assistant Principal: Mrs. Karen Tessier Secretaries: Mrs. Mary Lewis Mrs. Debbie Lizama

www.sjschoolva.org

PASTORAL ADVISORY COUNCIL - We welcome your suggestions. Contact us at pac@sjcherndon.org.

NEW PARISHIONERS: All are welcome! Please call or register at the Church Office. Remember, just attending church here does not automatically make you a regis-tered parishioner.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH - 703-880-4300 750 Peachtree Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170-3798 - www.sjcherndon.org

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org * 703-880-4300 April 24, 2016

Monday, April 25 6:30 a.m. + Paul McGuinness by The Grace Family 8:00 a.m. + Katherine Reilly by The Harrigan Family Tuesday, April 26 6:30 a.m. - Eileen Cahalane by Patrick & Jen Cahalane & Family 8:00 a.m. + Raymond Kaminski by Marie Kaminski Wednesday, April 27 6:30 a.m. - The Conversion of Sinners 8:00 a.m. + Mr. Harold Huling by Chris & Zion McKinney Thursday, April 28 6:30 a.m. - Grayden McKinney by Grammy & Grandpa 8:00 a.m. + Courtney Schilling by Mom, Dad, & Joe Friday, April 29 6:30 a.m. + Paul McGuinness by The Covert Family 8:00 a.m. + Bernard Brady by The Harrigan Family Saturday, April 30 8:00 a.m. + Warren Geurin by The Geurin Family 5:00 p.m. + Iva & Garrie Shope by Nancy & Tim Outlaw Sunday, May 1 7:00 a.m. - Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish 8:30 a.m. - Marie Therese Akonobi by the Ezenwa Family 10:00 a.m + Emiliana O’Brien by The Sasala Family 11:30 a.m. + Erika Cockrill by Chris & Zion McKinney 1:00 p.m. + Rachel Laughrige by Adams-Green Funeral Home 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. + Margie Diamond by Mr. & Mrs. Tom Diamond

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

In Bap sm we are reborn as children of God, made members of His Church, and heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven. With this in mind, we welcome these children of God who were bap zed on April 17, 2016:

Amanda Grace Baugh daughter of Larry & Arlyn;

Reece János Gutermuth son of David & Chris ne

New Altar Server Training: Training for interested rising sixth graders and older began in April! Please join us. The

training dates began April 18, and continue April 25, and May 2 in the church at 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. We would like you to attend all three training sessions. If you are still interested but have a conflict at this time, please let Mrs. Kirby know. Call Mrs. Kirby to sign up at 703-880-4302.

Peace and good! As we celebrate the Easter Season and Jubilee of Mercy, let us continue to pause to reflect upon God’s gift of mercy. What exactly is mercy? Pope Francis offers the following insights and reflections on the virtue of mercy.

Jesus' attitude is striking: we do not hear the words of scorn, we do not hear words of condemnation, but only words of love, of mercy, which are an invitation to conversation. "Neither do I condemn you; go, and do not sin again." Ah! Brothers and Sisters, God's face is the face of a merciful father who is always patient. Have you thought about God's patience, the patience He has with each one of us? That is His mercy. He always has patience, patience with us, He understands us, He waits for us, He does not tire of forgiving us if we are able to return to Him with a contrite heart. "Great is God's mercy," says the Psalm. (Angelus on March 17, 2013)

Together let us pray to the Virgin Mary that she helps us ... to walk in faith and charity, ever trusting in the Lord's mercy; He always awaits us, loves us, has pardon- ed us with His Blood and pardons us every time we go to Him to ask His forgiveness. Let us trust in His mercy! (Regina Caeli on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, 2013)

The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC:

A – Ask for His Mercy God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.

B – Be merciful God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.

C – Completely trust in Jesus God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we will receive. (http://www.thedivinemercy.org)

May we have the courage to “Ask for His Mercy; Be merciful; and Completely trust in Jesus!”

References: Francis. (2013, March 17). Angelus. Vatican. Francis. (2013, April 7). Regina Caeli on Divine Mercy. Vatican.

Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. (2016). What is Divine Mercy? Retrieved from http://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 24, 2016

The Parish staff wishes to thank the following parish ministries: We thank our parishioners and staff who minister as altar servers, church cleaners, candle ministry, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, lectors, music ministry, sacristans, and ushers. Know that we appreciate the sharing of your time, talent, and treasure with the parish community. We thank our parishioners and staff who have shared their time, talent, and treasure in creating the liturgical environment for our Eucharistic liturgies and prayer experiences during the Easter Season. Many blessings! We thank our parishioners who participated in the Blood Drive sponsored by the Knights of Columbus this past weekend! Many blessings!

Collections: The weekend of April 16-17 Offertory : $24,592 plus Faith Direct $14,183 Thank you for your continued support and kind generosity.

2016 BISHOP’S LENTEN

Peace and good! I wish to thank the parishioners who have made their pledges and donations to the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA). Your pledges and donations will assist Bishop Loverde in his commitment to provide the means for the diocese to share the “works of mercy” to those in need. As of this date, we have reached 98% of our BLA goal with 22% of the parish families participating. The pastoral team says:

Let us “Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy.” In the peace of St. Francis of Assisi, Father Tom and the Parish Staff

THE FIRST PART IS HERE!!! . . . THE BABY BOTTLE DRIVE is beginning this weekend. Teens from the Youth Ministry and members from the Respect Life Ministry are at the front of the church today distributing empty baby bottles. Please take a baby bottle home – fill it with coins, bills or a check and return it next week when our teens and Respect Life Ministry members will return to accept your donations. Proceeds from the Baby Bottle Drive will benefit HOPE in Northern Virginia and the St. Joseph Respect Life Ministry. HOPE is a non-profit organization located in Falls Church. It provides pregnancy counseling and assistance to women of all ages. Hope offers it's clients material goods they depend on, such as cribs, car seats, high chairs, clothing, diapers and formula. For questions, please contact Peggy Bauer (703) 435-2294 of the Respect Life Ministry.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 24 2016

Honda of Dulles Kurt Kessler, General Manager 21715 Auto World Circle Sterling, VA 20166 kesslerk@AutoNation.com 703-444-2010 * 703-478-7999 fax

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Early Bird Registration open for the 2016 Men's Society Annual Golf Tournament The event will take place on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Herndon Centennial. Golf is open to all men, women and friends. Format is captain’s choice/best ball. Prizes will be awarded for top 3 teams as well as skill prizes and a chance to win a 2016 Lexus with a hole in one! Tons of door prizes available to win! Registration is $115/per golfer prior to May 27th. Cost is $125 after. For more information, call Tom Madden, 703-674-9466 or go to: http://www.sjcherndon.org/mens-society-1.

For 2nd grade and Special Sacraments (English)

Practices: Thursday, May 5th from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *For the parents convenience, The Ladies’ Society will be

selling Communion items, i.e., ties, veils, rosaries, First Communion gifts etc. while these practices take place.

First Communion Mass in English

Saturday, May 7th at 9:30 a.m.

Please report to your child’s regular classroom first for Prac-tices and Mass. Special Sacraments students report to the Religious Education Office. We will process to church.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: PRACTICES AND MASSES

For Sunday’s Classes (Spanish)

Practices: Sunday, April 24th from 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. (Hall C/Cafeteria)

and Thursday, May 12th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

First Communion Mass in Spanish Saturday, May 14th at 1:00 p.m.

Please report to your child’s regular classroom first for

practices and Mass. Afterwards we will process together to the church.

REMINDER: Religious Education Registration 2015-2016 Registration materials for Religious Education classes for the 2016-2017 school year will be available by the end of April. Registration materials for next year’s session will go home with each student through their Communication Folder. Please check your child’s Communication folder for this important information. Registration materials will also be found in the Religious Education office, Parish office and on our website – www.sjcherndon.org.

LAST DAY OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES (Sat.) April 30th, (Sun.) May 1st, (Mon.)

May 2nd, and (Tue.) May 3rd

WANTED VENDORS

With Neat & Unique Homemade Products and Gifts

For Saint Joseph Craft Fair

Hosted by the Ladies’ Society October 29, 2016

Contact sjpcraftfair@gmail.com

The Knights of Columbus Good Samaritan Council would like to thank our parishioners for their generous donations of $3,269 the weekend of April 16-17 during our annual KOVAR fund drive. All proceeds benefit programs for intellectually disabled residents of Virginia. The programs include Special Olympics, group homes,

vocational training, and transportation. If you missed the opportunity to donate at church, you may contribute online at www.kovarva.org or contact Len Grus at (703) 300-7297 for more information.

Nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration begins immediately following the First Friday 7:30 p.m. Mass and concludes at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. New members are welcome to come and spend an hour before the exposed Blessed Sacra-ment each month. For information, call Bob Grillo at 703-471-5689.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org April 24, 2016

THE YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER “Revolving Our Lives Around Christ”

High School Game Night / Open Gym this Sunday: All High School youth can join us for a game night in the gymnasium from 6:00-7:30 p.m. this Sunday, April 24th. Please meet at the gymnasium. If playing basketball you must be wearing non-marking sneakers. Please feel free to bring your own board games. Optional ultimate frisbee if weather is permitting. For more information, please log onto www.sjcherndon.org under the youth ministry tab.

SJS NEWS: Congratulations to the following students who represented St. Joe's superbly at the Diocesan Science Fair held at PVI on Saturday, April 16th!

Katie E.- First Place in Computer Science Camila G.- Second Place in Earth and Space Sciences Catherine B.- Second Place in Physics Jack C.- Third Place in Medicine and Health Daniel B.- Honorable Mention in Zoology

We are so very proud of the scientific expertise of all students who participated in the fair this year!

The 8th Grade CYO athletes were honored at the annual CYO banquet on April 19th for their spirit, sportsmanship, leadership and effort. ~A big thank you to all the dedicated coaches who donated their time and talents to the CYO Program.

SJS is accepting applications for Kindergarten - 7th Grade.

Please contact our Admissions Coordinator, Mrs. Mary Lewis at 703.880.4315 for application information.

Saint Joseph Catholic Church Vacation Bible School 2016 General Information Sheet

WHO: Children 4 years old (as of June 2016) through rising 5th graders (Fall 2016)

WHAT: Come join us for St. Joseph Parish’s first ever Vacation Bible School (VBS)! This five (5) day summer “day camp” will be held on the parish grounds and includes such activities as games, snacks, songs, and crafts. This year’s theme is Cave Exploration and Following Jesus the Light of the World. WHEN & WHERE: Monday, June 27th - July 1st (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon). Participants will gather and be dismissed for Opening and Closing Assembly at Parish Hall “C” (the cafeteria).

HOW: To sign-up your child simply return your completed sign-up form with payment of $50 per child to the Parish Office in person, mail, fax, or email it using the information listed below. Forms can be found on the pamphlet rack in the back of the church, the Parish Office, or online at www.sjcherndon.org/vacation-bible-school-1. Cash or check made out to “St. Joseph’s Church” are accepted. We do not take credit or debit cards. Deadline for signups: Friday, June 17, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY

WHO & WHAT: We’re looking for 7th and 8th graders to help decorate and set-up the classrooms and Parish Hall “C” (the cafeteria). This would especially be a good opportunity for those needing Confirmation Service Hours for St. Joseph School (SJS) and Religious Education (RE) students.

WHEN & HOW: Monday, June 20th – June 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Volunteers must commit to a least one shift a day. Each shift is four (4) hours long. There are two shifts each day: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please send $5 with your child each day if you would like him or her to join us for lunch. If interested please contact us at:

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 750 Peachtree St., Herndon VA 20170; Tel. 703-880-4305 Fax: 703-880-4320

email: religioused@sjcherndon.org

Calling All Boys in Kindergarten through 4th Grade!

St. Joseph Cub Scout Pack 913 is hosting a "Join Scouting Night" information session on Wednesday, May 4 from 7-8:30 PM in SJS meeting rooms 212-213 for parents of all boys currently in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Here are just a few of our Year-round activities.

*Cookouts and optional campouts * Hiking, boating, fishing, skating and skiing * Archery, BB-shooting, slingshots * Community service * Practicing our faith

If you'd like your son to learn life's valuable skills and values not taught in the classroom or on the field, join us on May 4th. Questions/RSVP Matthew Valleskey, Cubmaster at 703-282-7327, email MatthewV@pack913.com or visit www.pack913.com. Potential scouts are welcome to attend the meeting as well and participate in some fun scout activities while parents are in the meeting.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 24, 2016

THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, April 24 Second Collection: The Catholic Home Missions Appeal 10:00 a.m. - Preschool CCD (SCH) 1:00 p.m. - CS 913, Den 11 (Rm. 216) 1:30 p.m. - Religious Education Classes [Spanish] (SCH) 1:30 p.m. - First Communion Rehearsal [Spanish] (HALL C) 1:30 p.m. - Young Adult Mtg. [Spanish] (Rm. 217) 5:00 p.m. - Prayer Group [Spanish] (Rms. 212-215) 6:00 p.m. - Youth Group Mtg. (GYM) 6:45 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series [Acts)] (Rm. 210) 7:30 p.m. - Adults Only BB (GYM) Monday, April 25 10:00 a.m. - Moms Bible Study (Rms. 216-217) 4:30 p.m. - New Altar Server Training (CH) 7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal [Spanish] (CH) 7:00 p.m. - Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades 5-8 (SCH) 7:00 p.m. - BSA Troop 913 Committee Mtg. (Rm. 208) Tuesday, April 26 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Society Prayer Group (Rm. 210) 8:30 a.m. - Little Messengers Co-Op (Rms. 214-217) 1:15 p.m. - Bible Study [The Mass] (Rm. 210) 7:00 p.m. - Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades 5-8 (SCH) 7:00 p.m. - RCIA [Spanish] (Rm. 205) 7:00 p.m. - LINK Mtg. (Rms. 214-215) 9:30 p.m. - Men’s BB (GYM) Wednesday, April 27 7:00 p.m. - Eucharistic Adoration (CH) 7:00 p.m. - RCIA [English] (Rm. 209) 7:00 p.m. - Adult Confirmation Class (Rm. 208) 7:00 p.m. - Adult Catechism [Spanish] (Rms. 212-213) 7:00 p.m. - Adult Confirmation Class (Rm. 208) Thursday, April 28 7:15 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal (CH) Friday, April 29 9:30 a.m. - School Mass (CH) 6:15 p.m. - Adult Bible Study (Rm. 205) 7:00 p.m. - CS 913, Den 3 (Rms. 212-213) 9:30 p.m. - Men’s BB (GYM) Saturday, April 30 9:00 a.m. - Religious Education (CCD) Classes Grades K-4 (SCH) 9:00 a.m. - Spanish Legion of Mary (Rm. 214) 2:00 p.m. - Senior Senior Prom (HALL A/B) 3:30 p.m. - Confessions (CH)

Flowers on the altar this weekend were donated by Michael Traskos and Kirsten Goodwin in celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony. We congratulate Michael & Kirsten on their wedding.

Kraków in the Capital: World Youth Day Celebration for Young Adults #wydDC Krakow (World Youth Day) in the Capital – July 30

Celebrate World Youth Day with millions of young adults around the world without leaving DC! Kraków in the Capitol is a one-day World Youth Day experience that will mirror the week-long event in Poland. Featuring nationally known speakers, Stations of the Cross, Mass, Polish food, live concert and more! Tickets are $25. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.wydDC.org or contact Brendan at (703) 841-2549 or yam@arlingtondiocese.org.

Come join us at the PVI Boys Soccer Camp this summer July 25-29, 2016! Please visit us at www.paulvi.net/camps2016. If you have any questions, please contact Chuck LaPorte at claporte@paulvi.net or call 703-408-4782. The camp runs from July 25-29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a limited number of spots which means a very good camper-to-instructor ratio. It’s a fun and instructive camp for boys of all levels.

Please visit us at www.paulvi.net/camps2016. If you have any questions, please contact Chuck LaPorte at claporte@paulvi.net or call 703-408-4782.

SIGN UP NOW FOR “THE WOMEN’S MAY DINNER: BE SURE TO GET YOUR RESERVATIONS! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS FUN TIME, GOOD FOOD, DRINK AND FELLOWSHIP! CALL NOW!

Ladies Night Out - May 19, 2016 Piero’s Corner Restaurant Franklin Farm Shopping Center Herndon

Cost: $34 per person, includes appe zers, salad, entrée, nonalcoholic beverages, dessert, tax and gratuity. Reserva ons are required!

All women of the parish are invited to a end.

For more informa on or to make a reserva on, call Mary Kirby at 703-481- 6189 or email: mary1k@aol.com. Please RSVP by May 16th.