march 15, 2015 - Saint John Neumann Catholic Community Reston

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
MARCH 15, 2015
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
Rev. Robert A. Mancini, OSFS
860-8510 x157
860-8510 x145
In Residence:
Rev. William N. Dougherty, OSFS
860-8510 x144
Permanent Deacons:
Deacon Dennis A. Holley
Deacon Atanacio Sandoval
Deacon John A. Wagner
860-8510 x222
860-8510 x223
860-8510 x321
ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assist.
Office Secretary
Office Secretary
Hispanic Coordinator
Bulletin Editor
Accountant
Parish Nurse
Facilities Manager
Custodian
Custodian
Patty Kwapniewski
860-6147
Beth Farmer
860-8511
Maria Tumolo
860-6140
Celia Sandoval
860-8510 x353
Ludy Rauber
390-2353
Email: [email protected]*
Pat Rau
860-8510 x142
Susan Infeld, RN
390-2349
Email: [email protected]
Mark Gosselin
860-8510 x343
Sylvia Payne
860-8510 x307
Douglas Alvarado
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
Director of Music
C J Capen
Coordinator of Liturgy Patty Bartnick
Secretary
Pat Gilbertson
390-2352
860-6151
860-6150
FAITH FORMATION
Director
Pre K-8
Youth Minister 9-12
Secretary
Secretary
860-2815
390-2340
390-2345
860-6141
390-2348
860-6155
OUTREACH
Director of Outreach
Young Adult Ministry
COUNCIL CHAIRS
Pastoral Council
Mary B. Lyons
Angela Davis
Doug Johnson
Silvia Bustamante
Betsy Puzzanghero
Sue Colyer
860-6149
Angela Davis
390-2345
Email: [email protected]
Mickey Frank
860-8510 x312
Email: [email protected]
Patricia Maloney
860-6310
Email: [email protected]
THIS WEEK AT SJN...
SUNDAY, M ARCH 15
RE Classes
Car Raffle Ticket Sales After Masses
ARE Adults: 8:30am; Auditorium
Sunday Coffee: 8:30am; Auditorium
SECOND SCRUTINY GOSPEL
JOHN 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
RCIA Dismissal: 12:00pm; Conference
Room
Shawl Ministry: 2:00pm; Conference Room
High School Teens (Agape): 6:15pm; Auditorium
Organ Dedication Concert: 7:30pm; Church
MONDAY, M ARCH 16
Road to Emmaus: 10:00am; A1/2
Boy Scout Troop 124: 7:00pm; A1/A2
Penitential Psalms: 7:00pm; de Sales Chapel
Lectio for Lectors and Anyone Else: 7:30pm; Youth Room
TUESDAY, M ARCH 17
RE Classes
French Conversation: 9:30am; A2
Pax Christi: 7:00pm; Conference Room
RCIA Catechumenate: 7:30pm; A1
RCIA Inquiry: 7:30pm; Bridal Room
RCIA Elect: 7:30pm; Youth Room
Knights of Columbus Social: 8:00pm; Auditorium
WEDNESDAY, M ARCH 18
RE Classes
Mothers’ Group Play Group: 9:30am; Early Religious
Room
Angel Choir: 5:00pm; Music Room
Children’s Choir: 5:30pm; Music Room
The Light Is On For You: 6:30pm; Church
JustFaith: 7:00pm; A1/A2
Legión de María: 7:00pm; B4
Spanish Young Adults: 7:00pm; B2
Welcome Home: 7:00pm; Bridal Room
Finance Council: 7:30pm; Conference Room
Taizé: 7:30pm; de Sales Chapel
PASTORAL CARE
INFANT BAPTISM: Call to register for the Baptism Class, offered
monthly. English 703-860-8510; Spanish 703-860-8510, x353.
THURSDAY, M ARCH 19
RE Classes
Contemplative Prayer: 7:00pm; Church
Legion of Mary: 7:00pm; B4
Life After Sunday: 7:00pm; B1
Spanish Stations of the Cross: 7:00pm; de Sales Chapel
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA):
Please call Mary Lyons, 703-390-2340, to inquire about becoming
Catholic.
FRIDAY, M ARCH 20
Mothers’ Group Bible Study: 10:00am; Conference Room
Stations of the Cross: 6:30pm; Church
MARRIAGE: Begin preparation with one or our parish priests at
least six months before the desired marriage date.
Continued
Finance Council
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.
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.
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
THIS WEEK AT SJN CONTINUED
SATURDAY, M ARCH 21
Car Raffle Ticket Sales After Mass
Knights of Columbus KOVAR Weekend After Mass
Live Jesus: 8:00am; Auditorium and Church
Spanish Prayer Group: 6:00pm; de Sales Chapel
SUNDAY, M ARCH 22
RE Classes
Car Raffle Ticket Sales After Masses
Knights of Columbus KOVAR Weekend After Mass
Sunday Coffee: 8:30am; Auditorium
RCIA Dismissal: 5:30pm; Conference Room
High School Teens (Agape): 6:15pm; Auditorium
DEAR FRIENDS:
Recent events have highlighted the fact that
we as a nation still have some ways to go in our
understanding of the racial divide that still exists in our
country. The 50th anniversary of the March from Selma to
Montgomery, Alabama highlighted the fact that progress
has been made but we still have some distance to go to
achieve total equality. This, like so many social issues,
clearly presents the issues but the complexity of the
situations also demonstrate that there is no easy resolution
of the division that is still there in some hearts. And within
hearts is where this issue must obviously be changed. Until
people, on both sides of the divide, are able to look at each
other with the conviction that we are all created as equals
by God, there will never be a resolution of these difficulties.
As we commemorate the anniversary of this sad day in our
history let us join our prayers with other people of good will
as we continue to strive to make our nation a united one,
under God. Certainly it is the prayer of Jesus that we be
one. May we each do our part to alleviate this divide and
accept each other as brothers and sisters.
God bless,
Father Tom
SAVE THE DATE!
On Sunday, April 12th, Father Bill
Dougherty, OSFS will preside at the
11:30am Mass in commemoration of
the 50th anniversary of his ordination
to the priesthood!
Prayer and Liturgy
LAST MINUTE REMINDER!
PIPE ORGAN DEDICATION CONCERT
TONIGHT, SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH,
AT 7:30PM
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS:
2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23;
Psalm 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6;
Ephesians 2:4-10,
John 3:14-21
Cycle A - Scrutiny Mass at 11:30am: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 67, 10-13a; Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Ephesians 5:5-14;
John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
In today’s Gospel at the 11:30am Mass we experience
Jesus healing a man born blind. It is God in Jesus Christ
who gives us the eyes of faith to see more fully the mystery
of divine love. St. Francis de Sales explains how God
entices us to on-going conversion:
Only God can enlighten us and open our blind eyes. When
God gives us faith, God enters us and incites our mind
through inspirations. So pleasantly does God propose the
mysteries of faith to us that, without doubt or opposition, we
consent to them.
Faith, the best friend of our spirit, brings us to love the
beauty of the truths of the mystery of God. When we are
exposed to the rays of the noonday sun, we scarcely see its
light before we quickly feel its heat. So it is with the light of
faith. As soon as the light of faith casts its light on us, we
feel the heat of heavenly love. Faith makes us know with
certitude that God exists and that God is infinite goodness.
When temptations against faith start raising questions, we
have to answer with our heart, not reason. Reason admits
its limitations. While the mystery of God transcends our
ability to reason, our faith in God is eminently reasonable.
Like St. Augustine, let us affirm our faith by crying out, “Lord
I do believe, but help me in my unbelief!”
Let us faithfully concentrate on nourishing God’s gift of ongoing conversion with awe and confidence. Let us make
God’s love effective in our lives by remaining steady and
persevering in our good desires and holy resolutions.
Without forcing or doing any violence to us, Jesus draws us
to Himself by bonds of love and gentleness so that we
begin to do all things through holy love. Then let us not be
afraid of Our Lord who wants to take full possession of our
hearts. Rather, let us surrender ourselves lovingly into the
hands of Our Savior, who desires to do great things in us, if
we let Him open our eyes.
(Adapted from the writings of St. Francis de Sales)
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
MARCH 15, 2015
PLEASE PRAY
SATURDAY
5:00pm
SUNDAY
7:30am
9:30am
11:30am
1:30pm
5:00pm
MONDAY
9:00am
12:10pm
TUESDAY
6:30am
9:00am
WEDNESDAY
9:00am
12:10pm
THURSDAY
6:30am
9:00am
FRIDAY
9:00am
12:10pm
SATURDAY
5:00pm
SUNDAY
7:30am
9:30am
11:30am
1:30pm
5:00pm
MARCH 14
Francis McClarnon †
MARCH 15
Ted Eng †
Eugene Mueller †
People of the Parish
Mark Bowns Szymanski †
Terry Kleva Paulson †
MARCH 16
James Atticus Ralls †
Carol Starostecki †
MARCH 17
Margaret Ryan †
Don Boyle †
MARCH 18
Dan Scanlan †
Kathleen Tomsyck †
MARCH 19
Thelma Yerkes †
Nelly Concepcion †
MARCH 20
Francis Schmitt, III †
Rosemary Mackell †
MARCH 21
Michael Joseph Reeves †
MARCH 22
Mackenzie Forbes †
Marcella Urban †
The William Kelly Family †
People of the Parish
Annette Canizares, Special
Intention
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS:
Next weekend
we celebrate The Fifth Sunday in Lent. Please prepare
for Mass and the Homily by reflecting on these texts from
God’s Word:
Jeremiah 31:31-34 Jeremiah proclaimed this oracle as the
people were going into exile because of their infidelity. God,
however, remains faithful. By means of a new covenant He
will inscribe Himself on the people’s hearts and thus make
an unfaltering fidelity dawn in the depths of their being.
Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 Create a clean heart in me, O
God. This, the fourth of the penitential psalms, is a prayer
proclaiming repentance and requesting forgiveness.
Hebrews 5:7-9 Christ felt anguish in the face of death. He
experienced the failure of communication between God and
humanity with an extraordinary intensity because He was
Himself both divine and human. His perfect obedience opens
the road to life and to reconciliation.
John 12:20-33 Even before the cross has been prepared
for His Son, the Father reveals its fruitfulness. The Greeks
desiring to see Jesus foreshadow the hour of the assembling
of the nations. The voice from heaven promises glory to the
crucified.
for those who have asked for our
prayers: Lee Bauer; Jennifer Benedict; Colleen Booth;
Mary Eckert; Theresa Flagstad; Marianne Gallagher;
Lorenzo Jabonete; Rosa Van Stavoren; and 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.
RCIA - THE SECOND SCRUTINY
This
weekend at the 11:30am Sunday Mass we celebrate the
Second Scrutiny with our Elect. As they prepare for Baptism
at the Easter Vigil, we pray that Christ, the light of the world,
will free them (and us) from the blindness that allows us to
be indifferent to the suffering of the world. We ask for
deliverance from the social sins of failing to seek justice,
peace and reconciliation; the sins that allow us to close our
eyes to those who suffer from poverty, homelessness,
racism, and war.
L ENTEN
SERVICE
R ECONCILIATION
“Like a shepherd he feeds
his flock; in his arms he gathers the
lambs, Carrying them in his bosom,
leading the ewes with care.” Isaiah 40:11
Please join us and participate in our
Lenten Reconciliation Service, Tuesday,
March 24th at 7:00pm. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation
we meet the Lord, who, like a shepherd, wants to grant us
forgiveness and the grace to live a renewed life in Him. In
this sacrament He prepares us to receive Him free from
serious sin, with a lively faith, earnest hope, and sacrificial
love in the Eucharist. The Church sees confession as so
important that she requires that every Catholic go at least
once a year. CCC #1457-1458.
PRAY FOR A PRIEST DAILY
We continue our
daily prayers for the priests in the Arlington diocese by
praying for:
March 16th
March 17th
March 18th
March 19th
March 20th
March 21st
March 22nd
Reverend Peter Thien Van Hoang, O.P.
Reverend John Son Hoang, O. P.
Reverend Stephen Holmes
Reverend Patrick Holroyd
Reverend Edward R. Horkan
Reverend Jose Eugenio Hoyos
Reverend James C. Hudgins
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
UPCOMING SPECIAL LITURGIES
Sunday, March 15th
Sunday, March 22
11:30am RCIA Second Scrutiny
nd
5:00pm
SCHEDULE
LITURGIES
OF
AND
RCIA Third Scrutiny
LENTEN
SERVICES
Daily Mass
Monday - Friday, 9:00am
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:10pm
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30am
Confessions
Wednesdays - 6:30 - 8:00pm
March 18th and 25th
Saturdays - 10:00 - 10:30am
(except Holy Saturday)
Lenten Penance Service
Tuesday March 24th, 7:00pm
Stations of the Cross
Fridays - 6:30pm, followed by Soup Supper
(except March 20th when there be Stations only)
Taizé Prayer
Wednesdays, March 18th, 25th, and April 1st, 7:30pm
in the de Sales Chapel
Next week, the schedules for Palm Sunday, Holy Week,
Triduum and Easter will be included in this column.
THE LIGHT
IS ON FOR YOU! Are
you having difficulty forgiving an acquaintance
or a loved one? Have you considered seeking
God’s healing first? In fact, that’s what the
Sacrament of Reconciliation is all about. On
Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm come to St. John
Neumann and experience God’s compassionate love in this
Sacrament. To find times at other parishes and for
additional resources visit thelightisonforyou.org and see
The Light is ON cards found in the pamphlet racks.
AREA LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICES
For those of you who for one reason or another may not be
able to attend our own regularly scheduled or Lenten
opportunities to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation
prior to Easter, here are other services in our area:
Monday, 3/16, 7:00pm
St. Thomas à Becket, Reston
Monday, 3/23, 7:00pm
St. Joseph, Herndon
Thursday, 3/26; 7:30pm
Our Lady of Good Counsel,
Vienna
Sunday, 3/29, 7:00pm
St. Mark, Vienna
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND
SOUP SUPPERS Join us while we continue to pray as a
community on Friday evenings during Lent. Stations of the
Cross will begin in the church at 6:30pm and will be
followed immediately by soup supper. Representatives of
various ministries will take turns hosting these events, and
will discuss their ministries during supper. There are two
exceptions to this schedule, the first of which is this week.
The schedule for our hosts is:
 March 20th: Social Justice and JustFaith; no supper.
 March 27th: Health Ministry and Spanish Ministry;
Stations of the Cross will be bilingual.
 April 3rd: On Good Friday, we will have Living Stations
of the Cross at 3:00pm, led by our High School Teens
(Agape).
CALLING ALL TEENS
Have you ever wanted to
actively participate in the 5:00pm Mass on Sunday
evening? Now is your chance. We are calling all teens who
are interested in being an altar server, usher, or lector. You
can get more information on the Youth Pastoral Council
(YPC) bulletin board, located in the main hallway just past
the Ladies Room. Just look under the “Spiritual” section.
Parish Information
KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS KOVAR WEEKEND
Haven’t you seen them year after year out in front of church
around Mass times on a Spring weekend, offering Tootsie
Rolls in return for free-will donations for KOVAR? Did you
ever wonder what KOVAR is, and what our Knights have to
do with it? KOVAR is a Virginia Knights of Columbus charity
established in 1971 that has raised over $14.5 million to
assist citizens with intellectual disabilities. KOVAR is also a
Platinum Sponsor of Special Olympics, donating over
$50,000 each year. You may have read an article in the
March 5-11, 2015 edition of “The Arlington Catholic Herald”
about Marian Homes in Fairfax County opening a third
group home, with assistance from KOVAR and other
benefactors. Our Knights will be at it again next weekend,
March 21st - 22nd after all the Masses. Please consider
offering what you can to help the Virginia Knights of
Columbus help God’s special people. For more information,
visit http://www.kovarva.org.
RCIA - EASTER VIGIL RECEPTION
Each
year at the conclusion of the Easter Vigil
service we gather to celebrate this great feast
and to welcome those who have been baptized
into the Catholic Church at the Vigil. We need
many helping hands to make this a truly gala
celebration. Consider donating your talents in
decorating, baking, setting up or cleaning up. If you can
give us a hand, please stop by the shelf in the main hallway
between the narthex and auditorium to sign up.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
MARCH 15, 2015
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
STOP BY THE RAFFLE TABLE TO
SEE WHO BENEFITS! The funds
received for our participation in the 5-Car Raffle
will be put towards three worthy groups: our
sister parish - Niño Jesús in Manta, Ecuador, the Reston
Drop In Center and Helping Hungry Kids. Take a look and
learn more about who will truly benefit from the raffle
proceeds this year. The prizes include five 2015 vehicles
(Honda Civic, Buick Verano, GMC Sierra Truck, Honda
CRV Sport Utility, and Honda Odyssey Van) and $20,000 in
cash prizes. For just $5.00 you can have a chance to win
one of these fantastic prizes! Stop by today to pick up a
ticket for you or to sell some to those you know! Come pick
up a chance to win – and help so many in need!
Fellowship
ONGOING FELLOWSHIP
FAMILY NIGHT RETURNS
Join us for our second Family Night
for preschoolers to 5th grade on Wednesday, April 1st from
6:00 - 7:30pm in the Auditorium. We will have a time for
dinner together, a short catechesis on Holy Week and time
to color eggs to be donated to the local soup kitchen for
Easter. All you need to bring are two dozen hard boiled
eggs and your creativity, to bring a smile to the faces of
those who will be going to the soup kitchen on Easter
Sunday. Registration is required at www.saintjn.org.
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, 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].

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.
50+ CLUB ACTIVITIES:
“It only takes a little courage
to become a great saint.”
Blessed Louis Brisson, OSFS
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Beginning Saturday, April
11th, we will be offering an eight-week bereavement support
group for people coping with the loss of a loved one. The
group will meet from 10:00 - 11:30am. “The New Day
Journal, A Journey From Grief to Healing” will be provided.
Group size is limited to registration is required. For
additional information or to register, Kathleen Sebek, MSW,
can
help
yo u
and
can
be
r e ac h e d
at
[email protected]. Please note: this is a day,
date and time change from the March 1st bulletin
announcement.
SJN:

EASTER EGG HUNT
The Hispanic Ministry and
Mothers’ Group will co-host our annual Easter Egg Hunt on
Saturday, March 28th in the Auditorium. Musical
entertainbment will start at 2:30pm; the egg hunt around
3:15pm.The hunt is limited to 200 children. Each child must
be 10 years old or younger and be accompanied by an
adult. To sign up online, please go to the event section of
the St. John Neumann web page(www.saintjn.org) and
click on Easter Egg Hunt. You do not need to create an
account within Signup Genius to sign up your child. Simply
click the button which says “I don’t want an account”. If you
have any questions, please contact Stephanie Sturgell at
[email protected] or (703) 349-5966.
AT

 Thursday, March 26th: Off
we will go to Sharpsburg, MD
to visit the Antietam Battlefield,
site of the bloodiest single day
battle in the Civil War. We will
have lunch at the Bavarian Inn
in Shepherdstown, WV.
 Wednesday, April 8th:
Today we will visit Old Town Alexandria where we can
poke in wonderful little shops and have lunch at
Chadwick’s.
Wednesday, April 22nd: This will be a special day
when we travel to Mount Vernon, and tour the mansion
George and Martha Washington lived in. Additionally
we can visit the gardens, colonial era outbuildings, the
museum and education center, and have lunch at the
Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant or the Food Court.
Drivers are always needed for our events, especially for
those that are not in our local area. For more information
on any of these events, and to volunteer to drive for an
event call Pat Bossie at 703-620-3747.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
MARCH 15, 2015
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PRE-K—8TH GRADE
Faith Formation
Angela Davis
703-390-2345
[email protected]
Mary B. Lyons, Director
703-390-2340
[email protected]
WELCOME HOME
Are you a “returning”
Catholic or perhaps thinking this may be your
home? You may contact Mary Lyons and see our
brochure at www.saintjn.org/returning-catholics on
our website. A small group meets on Wednesdays
at 7:00pm in the Bridal Room.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
REGISTRATION OPENS Vacation
Bible School will be held July 6th -10th,
from 9:00am to noon. This year's theme is
Everest - Conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power!
Registration for campers and volunteers is open, with forms
available in the RE office or on the parish website.
RCIA
Feeling at home here? Interested in being
Catholic? Do you have questions? A group of Inquirers
meets on Tuesday evenings at the parish. It is an
opportunity to share questions and find out what it means to
be Catholic. If you are interested in joining the Rite of
Christian Initiation (RCIA) Inquiry phase, contact Mary
Lyons.
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER
Join us and
experience the prayer of quiet together every
Thursday evening at 7:00pm and the second and
fourth Thursdays of the month at 10:00am, with
Lectio Divina. The simple format is explained each time we
gather. See the parish website for more information about
this beautiful prayer experience. All are welcome.
THE POWER OF STORY: SIN AND
REDEMPTION “A History and Inquiry: In the Light of the
Seven Penitential Psalms”, is presented by William J. Stott
on Monday at 7:00pm in the de Sales Chapel. All are
welcome.
BIBLE STUDY FOR MOTHERS OF YOUNG
CHILDREN, focusing on the Sunday Scripture, is held on
Fridays from 10:00 - 11:30am in the Conference Room;
child care is provided. For more information, please contact
Christy Cottrell at [email protected].
GROWING
IN
FAITH TOGETHER (GIFT)
IN OUR
GIFT is a way to meet parishioners in your neighborhood
area! Our parish includes lots of zip codes! There are
current groups in areas of Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, and
Chantilly. If you want to join a group or to begin a group in
your area and want more information, contact Mary Lyons.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (AGAPE)
Doug Johnson
703-860-6141
[email protected]
UPCOMING AGAPE EVENTS:
Mark your calendars
for the following Agape or Agape-related events and make
plans to attend:
 This Sunday, March 15th - High School Teen Night:
6:15pm; Auditorium
 Wednesday, March 18th - Living Stations of the Cross
Practice: 6:00pm; de Sales Chapel
 Sunday, March 22nd - High School Teen Night: 6:15pm;
Auditorium
HIGH SCHOOL TEEN NIGHT
Join us this
Sunday, March 15th, in the Auditorium for food, fellowship,
faith sharing and lots of fun. This will be a great opportunity
to learn more about our Catholic faith and values, share
snacks, enjoy fellowship and make new friends. At tonight’s
session our topic will be “Pornography – What’s the Harm?
We will discuss how pornography causes harm to the soul,
to personal morality and chastity, to public morality, to
Marriage, to degradation of and violence to women and to
children. We will also discuss and distribute Bishop
Loverde’s “Bought With A Price – Every Man’s Duty To
Protect Himself And His Family From A Pornographic
Culture.” All high school teens and their parents are
welcome to join us to continue our faith journey together.
Bring a friend! Friends do not have to be members of our
parish or Catholic.
If you have not yet registered for the Saint John Neumann
High School Teens Ministry Program (AGAPE), a
registration form is available on our website at
www.saintjn.org or at the Faith Formation Office. You don't
need to be registered to attend our fun and informative
events but we would like you to register soon.
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
LIVING STATIONS
OF THE CROSS We need you! “The
Living Stations of the Cross” is a powerful prayer presentation in
which teen participants portray Christ’s Passion and Death.
Practice will take place on Wednesday evenings March 18th and
March 25th from 6:00 - 7:30pm in the St. John Neumann de Sales
Chapel. Please join us. All 7th through 12th graders are invited and
encouraged to participate in this powerful and prayerful
presentation. Teen participants will portray Jesus, Mary, Pilate,
crowd members and other individuals identified with the Stations
of the Cross in a freeze-frame tableau with narration of the
Stations and contemplative music. Actors, readers, singers and
musicians are all needed for this presentation. The Living Stations
of the Cross will be prayerfully presented with the Saint John
Neumann community on Good Friday, April 3rd at 3:00pm, with a
final practice taking place before the presentation. If you plan to
participate as an actor, narrator, singer or musician, please send
an e-mail tom [email protected] and come to the de Sales
Chapel on Wednesday, March 18th at 6:00pm (with your
instrument, if youAround
are a musician)
practice. If you have any
the forDiocese
questions or need more information, please contact Doug Johnson
on 703-860-6141 or by email.
Around The Diocese
SWEET HARMONY:
VOCE CHAMBER SINGERS
CONCERT St. John Neumann will be the site as the Voce
Chamber Singers, under the artistic direction of Dr. Richard
Giarusso, perform a concert of 20th century English poetry and
song on Friday, April 10th at 8:00pm in the St. John Neumann de
Sales Chapel. Enjoy the lush harmonies of Elgar and Stanford, the
playfulness of Benjamin Britten’s Five Flower Songs, Ralph
Vaughan Williams’ eloquent Serenade to Music, and much more.
Our own Director of Music, CJ Capen, is Voce’s accompanist, and
two of our noted cantors – Joan Winter Skerritt and Nikki
Rosengren – are among the 36 Voce singers. Tickets are
available online at www.voce.org. General admission tickets are
$20; $10 for college students with ID; and students under 18 are
admitted free. Call for group pricing. For more information, please
call (703) 277-7772, or email Voce at [email protected].
Special Stewardship Collections
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
“Amen, I say to you,
whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did
for me” (Mt 25:40). Today, we are reminded that Jesus identified
himself with our poorest brothers and sisters. The Catholic Relief
Services Collection serves Jesus in the victims of human
trafficking, in those who suffer from unjust laws, and in those who
need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe.
Through your support with today’s Collection, you help Jesus in
disguise. Please be generous.
OUR
THANKS TO
CAROLE AND CHERYL BURNETT
LONG AND FOSTER
FOR SPONSORING AN AD
IN OUR
WEEKLY BULLETIN
PAUL VI MISSION TEAM NEEDS YOUR
HELP NEXT SUNDAY! Paul VI Catholic High
School will hold their Chili Cook-off next Sunday, March
22nd, from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the PVI cafeteria. There
will be live music, games for the little ones and great
Chili submitted by PVI friends and families. The judges
are from local restaurants, special guests, PVI
Administration and our very own Father Kelly!
Proceeds will support our Mission Team going to
Bánica. We have 45 students traveling this June to
work along-side the people of Bánica. All donations are
welcomed and appreciated (suggested donation is
$8.00 per person). If you would like to submit a pot of
chili please contact [email protected].
Because of so much inclement weather-related
cancellation lately, this is the main fund-raiser
benefiting the June Mission trip. Please consider
taking your family and friends over to PVI for a good
time, good fellowship, and a good meal in support of
these teens.
DIOCESAN
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE All
women are encouraged to attend the annual Diocesan
Women’s Conference at Foxchase Manor in Manassas on
March 28th with Kerri Caviezel (wife of actor James
Caviezel) and Kathleen Wilson, the founder of Mary’s
Shelter. The conference will focus on Transforming
Suffering into Joy. Please visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/
women for more details.
BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL
The Diocese of Arlington
is a vibrant diocese and we have been truly blessed. Yet, with this
blessing comes increased spiritual and pastoral needs and an
even greater obligation to help the many people in our midst who
require our assistance and support. We are asking all families in
our parish to support the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) to the
fullest extent that they are able. Thank you for helping us share
the Joy of the Gospel through your support of the BLA!
DONATE YOUR USED CAR AND HELP A
FAMILY BECOME MORE SELF-RELIANT!
Are you thinking of replacing your old car with something
new? Donate to Catholic Charities. We take used vehicles
and give them directly to families in desperate need of
transportation. Donating to Catholic Charities is easy. We
handle all the paperwork and you receive an IRS donation
receipt. Avoid the hassle of selling your car, simplify your
life and reclaim that space in your garage. We have a long
list of families who need transportation. To donate, please
email [email protected] or call (703) 841-3898.