03-29-2015 - Saint John Neumann Catholic Community Reston

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
MARCH 29, 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
Finance Council
Mary B. Lyons
Angela Davis
Doug Johnson
Silvia Bustamante
Betsy Puzzanghero
Jo-Ann Duggan
860-6149
Angela Davis
390-2345
Email: [email protected]
Mickey Frank
860-8510 x312
Email: [email protected]
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...
PALM SUNDAY, M ARCH 29
Brown Bag Weekend
ARE Adults: 8:30am; A1/A2
RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room
Dinner Dance Ticket Sales: 10:30am; Narthex
MONDAY, M ARCH 30
Penitential Psalms: 7:00pm; de Sales Chapel
Lectio for Lectors and Anyone Else: 7:30pm; Youth Room
TUESDAY, M ARCH 31
French Conversation: 9:30am; A2
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
Mothers’ Group Play Group: 9:30am; Early Religious
Room
Angel Choir: 5:00pm; Music Room
Children’s Choir: 5:30pm; Music Room
Family Night: 6:00pm; Auditorium
The Light Is On For You: 6:30pm; Church
Communal Contemplative Prayer: 7:00pm de Sales
Chapel
Legion of Mary: 7:00pm; B4
Welcome Home: 7:00pm; Bridal Room
Taizé: 7:30pm; de Sales Chapel
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Moms of College Students Prayer Group: 9:45am; B5
Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 8:00pm; Church
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3
No Masses
Parish Office Closes at Noon
Good Friday Morning Prayer: 9:00am; Church
Living Stations of the Cross: 3:00pm; Church
Passion of the Lord and Adoration: 8:00pm; Church
HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 4
No Confessions
Holy Saturday Morning Prayer and Blessing of Food:
9:00am; Church
The Great Easter Vigil: 8:00pm; Church
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5
No 5:00pm Mass
Car Raffle Ticket Sales After Masses
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.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
DEAR PARISHIONERS:
UPCOMING SPECIAL LITURGIES
Saturday, April 11th
5:00pm
Baptism
9:30am
RCIA Rite of
Reception into the
Full Communion of
the Catholic Church
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On April 12 , Father Dougherty will celebrate the
50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.
Father’s actual ordination date is April 3rd, and he was
ordained in Fribourg, Switzerland in 1965. It was
immediately before the final session of the Second Vatican
Council which so dramatically changed the life of the
Church. How exciting it must have been to be in that
European setting, exposed to some of the great minds that
were impacting the events taking place in Rome.
After initially serving as a teacher in
Philadelphia at his alma mater,
Northeast Catholic High School, he
was sent as a teacher to Bishop
Ireton High School in Alexandria,
followed by his next assignment at
Paul VI High School in Fairfax.
Since that time he has been shifting
between St. John Neumann and Our
Lady of Good Counsel parishes as a
parochial vicar, and serving as novice master in Brooklyn,
Michigan for a few years. The majority of his ordained
ministry has been to the Diocese of Arlington. He continues
here as a priest in residence who still contributes
significantly to the life of the parish.
Join us as we honor this tremendous accomplishment at
the 11:30am Mass on April 12th, with light refreshments to
follow in the auditorium. I believe some old familiar Oblate
faces will be seen at this event so come and see, and join
in the celebration of 50 years of dedicated service as an
Oblate priest.
See you at the celebration,
Father Tom
Prayer and Liturgy
WE WELCOME
those who have recently
entered into our faith through the waters of
Baptism: Molly Babette Hennessy, daughter of
John and Amy; Haden Paul Colavito, son of
Anthony and Laura; Luke Thomas Colavito, son
of Anthony and Laura; and Paul Kane Fialcowitz, son of
Timothy and Mary.
WE PRAY for those who have died, especially
Raymond Kray, father of Pam Koch; Augusto
Rojas, father of Anna Rojas; and Robert Scott,
husband of Rose Marie.
Sunday, April 12
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Sunday, April 12
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Fr. Dougherty’s 50th
11:30am
Anniversary Mass
and Light Reception
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS:
Isaiah 50:4-7;
Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24;
Philippians 2:6-11;
Mark 14:1-15:47
In today’s readings we experience Jesus, as the suffering
servant who brings God’s love to the human family. St.
Francis de Sales reminds us that we are called to be like
Jesus:
The most powerful reason for Jesus’ death is to fill the
human spirit with God’s love. Out of death has come life,
the wondrous paradox, which the world does not
understand. Jesus not only died a cruel death to bring
God’s love to us, but He also suffered fear, terror,
abandonment, and inner depression such as never had and
never shall have an equal. He did this so that we too may
persevere in pursuing divine love.
Jesus’ human feelings left His entire heart exposed to
sorrow and anguish. For this reason He cries out: “My God,
why have you forsaken me?” Mount Calvary is the mount of
lovers. All love that does not take its origins from the
Savior’s passion is foolish and perilous. On Calvary, we can
not have life without love. Nor can we have divine love
without dying to our false loves. Christian wisdom consists
in choosing rightly. Hence we ought to consecrate every
moment of our lives to the eternal divine love of Our
Savior’s death. This means we need to empty ourselves of
all other loves that are destroying us so that we may be
filled with God’s eternal love that gives life!
So when injured by others, look often with your inward eyes
on Christ Jesus, crucified, forsaken and overwhelmed, by
every kind of anguish. Then think of the many people who
are incomparably more afflicted than you are and say: “Are
not my hardships roses in comparison with those, who
without help, assistance, or relief live a continual death
under the burden of afflictions infinitely greater than mine?
When all things fail us, when our distress is at its height,
say the final words of Jesus on the cross: “Into Your hands I
commend my spirit.”
(Adapted from the writings of St. Francis de Sales)
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
WASHING
OF THE
MARCH 29, 2015
FEET
On Holy Thursday, from 7:30 7:50pm, there will be a washing of
the feet in the Narthex of the
church before the Mass of the
Lord’s Supper, for those who wish
to participate.
PLEASE PRAY
for those who have asked for our
prayers: Lee Bauer; Colleen Booth; Mary Eckert; Karen
Gullo; Lorenzo Jabonete; Nancy Maiello; Sandi McLean;
Christopher Rosen; and Father Bill Ruhl, OSFS; 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.
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS:
Next weekend
we celebrate Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the
Lord. Please prepare for Mass and the Homily by
reflecting on these texts from God’s Word:
Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37─43 Peter preached
about Jesus’ baptism, the anointing with the Holy Spirit,
works of kindness and healing and His crucifixion and
resurrection from the dead. All who believe in Him are
forgiven.
Psalm 118:1─2, 16─17, 22─23 This is the day the
Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
Colossians 3:1─4 Think about what is above. When
Christ appears, then you shall appear with Him in glory.
John 20: 1─9 Mary Magdalene and the disciples went to
the tomb and found it empty. Until then, they did not
understand that Jesus would rise from the dead.
THE LIGHT
IS
ON
FOR
YOU!
As
noted on the Holy Week and Easter Liturgies
and Services table, you still can experience
God’s compassionate love in the Sacrament
of Reconciliation prior to Easter Sunday.
Several of our priests will be available for confession this
coming Wednesday, April 1st, from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Plan to
make use of this opportunity as there will be no confessions
heard on Holy Saturday.
SATURDAY
5:00pm
SUNDAY
7:30am
9:30am
11:30am
MARCH 28
Carol Lane †
MARCH 29
Regina Cofield †
Ellen McDonald †
Uche and Everest Odenigbo,
Special Intention
1:30pm
Manuel M. Canales †
5:00pm
People of the Parish
MONDAY
MARCH 30
9:00am
Robert Allen Kentis †
12:10pm
Ricardo Hortelano, Special
Intention
TUESDAY
MARCH 31
6:30am
Louise Hopkins †
9:00am
Meg Friel †
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1
9:00am
Tony Otis Onuwaje †
12:10pm
Jeffrey Emery, Special Intention
THURSDAY
APRIL 2
8:00pm
RCIA Candidates and
Catechumens
FRIDAY
APRIL 3
No Mass
SATURDAY
APRIL 4
8:00pm
People of the Parish
SUNDAY
APRIL 5
7:30am
Daniel Watt †
9:15am (Chapel) Judy Armstrong †
9:30am (Church) Don Boyle †
11:15am (Chapel) Policarpio and Miguela Hortelano ††
11:30am (Church) Daniel Scanlan
1:30pm
Atanacio Sandoval, Special
Intention †
No 5:00pm Mass
PRAY FOR A PRIEST DAILY
We continue our
daily prayers for the priests in the Arlington diocese by
March 30th
March 31st
April 1st
April 2nd
April 3rd
April 4th
April 5th
Reverend Dominic P. Irace
Reverend Michael C. Isenberg
Reverend Joel D. Jaffe
Reverend John D. Kelly
Reverend Michael J. R. Kelly
Reverend Joseph R. McKenna
Reverend Anthony J. Killian
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
CAN YOU HELP? We have a great need for Ushers
throughout Triduum and the Easter Masses. Please consider
helping as these Ministers of Hospitality are so important during
these crowded services:
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Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, April 17 th at
8:00pm;
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, April 18th at 8:00pm;
The Great Easter Vigil, April 19th at 8:00pm; and
Easter Day Masses (9:30 or 11:30am)
If you are willing to help, please call Patty Bartnick in the Liturgy
Office at 703-860-6151. We really do need you!
HOLY WEEK TRADITIONS:
Chrism Mass On Holy Thursday, representatives from each
parish in the diocese gather at the cathedral. There, in solemn
ritual, the holy oils used during the year are consecrated. These
are the Oil of Catechumens (a mixture of olive oil and fragrant
balm used to anoint those preparing for Baptism in the adult
Catechumenate), the Oil of Chrism (used in Baptism,
Confirmation, and Ordination), and the Oil of the Sick (used in the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick). At the conclusion of the
rite, the representatives carry these oils back to Saint John
Neumann where they will be used in our parish celebrations of
Sacraments throughout the coming year, beginning with the
Easter Vigil. These oils are carried in procession at the beginning
of the parish Mass on Holy Thursday evening.
The Triduum This time is considered the core of the year for
Christians. These are days to save and savor. The Easter Triduum
begins Holy Thursday evening and continues through Easter
Sunday. On these three days we hear some of the Church’s most
beautiful prayers and scriptures. We experience several once-ayear liturgical events: setting the Eucharistic table, emptying the
tabernacle, venerating the cross, blessing the paschal candle,
baptizing and confirming adults.
RCIA
This coming Saturday evening we gather for the
Great Easter Vigil. At the very core of the celebration is the
baptism of the Elect. We rejoice with
Gregory Clarke, Catherine Dale,
Kathlene Carter Tran, and Dianne
Zeroual. as they receive new life in
Christ in the waters of the baptismal
font. They will be clothed with white robes signifying their new
dignity, numbered in the company of the People of God. They
will receive a lighted candle showing that they are called to walk
as children of the light. Henceforth they will be known as
Neophytes. They will then share in the outpouring of the Holy
Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Finally, in the celebration of the Eucharist the newly baptized will
reach the culminating point in their Christian initiation. After
months of preparation they will come forward to share in the
Table of the Lord. With the reception of the Body and Blood of
Christ they will be strengthened in the gifts they have received.
They will be immersed in the life of our community.
Let us continue to pray that during these final days of
preparation their desire for Christ and his Church will fill their
hearts and they will know the love of God and the support of all
of us.
HOLY WEEK
AND
EASTER LITURGIES
PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH
All Masses will begin with the blessing of palms,
followed by procession to Church.
MONDAY, MARCH 30TH
Mass 9:00am
Mass 12:10pm
TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST
Mass
Mass
6:30am
9:00am
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST
Mass 9:00am
Mass 12:10pm
Confession 6:30 - 8:00pm
Taizé Prayer 7:30pm
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND
Note: There will be no 6:30 or 9:00am Mass today.
Washing of the Feet 7:30 - 7:50pm
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8:00pm
(Bilingual, English-Spanish)
Reposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:00pm - Midnight
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD
Note: There will be no Mass today.
Morning Prayer
9:00am
Living Stations of the Cross 3:00pm
(Presented by the youth of our parish)
The Passion of the Lord 8:00pm
(Bilingual, English-Spanish)
HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH
Note: There will be no Confessions today.
Morning Prayer and Blessing of Food 9:00am
The Great Easter Vigil 8:00pm
(Bilingual, English-Spanish)
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH
Masses will be celebrated at the following times:
7:30, 9:30, and 11:30am (Signed)
1:30pm (Spanish)
Note: There will be no 5:00pm Mass
on Easter Sunday
The Parish Office will be closed Easter Monday.
Daily Mass will be celebrated only at 9:00am Easter Week.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
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.
Parish Information
PARISH AUDITORIUM
Shortly after Father Bob
Brown died, I spoke to Sandy McCarthy, then our parish
administrator, about naming the auditorium in Father
Brown’s memory. Sandy wholeheartedly agreed with this
proposal and due to procrastination on my part, there was a
delay. During that delay, Sandy herself also died. She
eventually became the Administrative Assistant for the
parish, after many years of service both as a volunteer and
a member of the staff. Because of her death and her
enthusiastic support of this idea, I have decided to name
the parish hall The Brown-McCarthy Auditorium, to keep
alive the memory of these two very important people in our
parish’s history. Each in their own way contributed greatly
to us being the parish we are today and each has left their
mark permanently on the identity of the parish. I have had
two portraits painted that will hang in the auditorium to
continually remind us of their dedication and hard work for
the people of Saint John Neumann community. May they
both rest in God’s peace and always in our hearts. A
dedication ceremony will be held in the near future.
FAMILY NIGHT RETURNS
for our preschoolers to
5 grade on Wednesday, April 1 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. Please
bring 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.
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MARCH 29, 2015
FROM KAIROS PRISION MINISTRY,
WITH MUCH GRATITUDE. . .
All the team members from the local Kairos Prison
Ministry would like to thank the many bakers who made
cookies for the March 19th - 22nd Kairos weekend at the
Sussex I Men’s Prison. Astonishingly, we had about 800
dozen (yes, that’s right) from our parish alone! What a
wonderful blessing this is for the men on the retreat and for
all the officers, staff and residents of the prison who each
get a dozen of their own. We had bakers of all kinds, and
several Religious Education and school classes helped,
too, with cookies and/or making posters and placemats.
Thank you so much for doing Christ’s work – showing care
and concern for those in prison and helping our team to
bring God’s love and forgiveness to them.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food . . .
in prison and you visited me”
(Matthew 25:35-36)
DO NOT GO LOOKING FOR:
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Car Raffle Tickets This Weekend While
we are not selling tickets this weekend,
you still have time to hand in your tickets
sitting at home or purchase one last ticket
after Mass next weekend. Don’t miss your
chance to win a car or cash prizes.
Pancakes Next Weekend The Knights of
Columbus Pancake Breakfast will not take
place next weekend as anticipated, nor
will it be held the following weekend due
to our celebration of Fr. Dougherty’s 50th
Ordination Anniversary. It will be held on Sunday, April
19th, from 8:30 to 11:30am. The beneficiary of this
event will be the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales’
retirement and assisted care facility in Childs, MD.
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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 so registration is required. Contact
Kathleen Sebek, MSW, at [email protected].
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
COMING SOON!
Join your fellow parishioners for an evening full of life at
our annual dinner dance, hosted by the
Young Adult Ministry. The event will be
held on Saturday, April 25th in the
auditorium, beginning at 6:30pm. We will
begin with cocktails, followed by a
delicious meal. DJ Jimmy Nalley will
return again this year. Tickets are $40
per person, and will be sold after 9:30
and 11:30am Masses on Sundays, March 29 th and April
19th. During the week tickets can be purchased at the
parish office. Seating is limited so be sure and get your
tickets early! Beer, wine and soda will be included but feel
free to BYOB. This was a wonderful evening last year and
we hope for an even more enjoyable evening this year.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
ARE
YOU DIVORCED OR
SEPARATED?
Would
you like to talk with someone else who is traveling the same
journey? Would you like to find out more about what our
Catholic faith has to say regarding divorce? Could you use
some positive thoughts regarding your future? Please
consider joining our ministry here at St. John Neumann.
Our first gathering will be on Wednesday evening, April 29 th.
For further information or to register contact Jo-Ann Duggan
at [email protected] or 703-860-6149.
Fellowship
ONGOING FELLOWSHIP
AT
SJN:
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Sunday Coffee Join us for coffee, juice, muffins, and
fellowship each Sunday from 8:30—11:30am. All are
welcome!
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9:00am Daily Mass and Fellowship: Following Mass
in the Chapel, join us in the Bridal Room for coffee and
cookies.
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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].
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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].
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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].
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Shawl Ministry: On the afternoon of the third Sunday
of every month we gather to pray, talk, and create
beautiful handmade shawls for those who are ill or
grieving. Contact Teresa Westhues at 703-969-8430 to
join or request a shawl.
50+ CLUB ACTIVITIES:
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Wednesday, April 8th: Today we will visit Old Town
Alexandria where we can poke in wonderful little shops
and have lunch at Chadwick’s.
Tuesday, April 21st: Today is the deadline for making
reservations for our annual beach trip to Virginia
Beach. During our trip, from Tuesday, May 19th to
Thursday, May 21st we will stay at the Virginia Beach
Resort Hotel, 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach. The
cost is $143.50 a night (including tax and fees). Call
800-468-2722 for reservations.
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Virginia Beach trip continued
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We have been to Virginia Beach several times and it is
always enjoyable. We will walk the boardwalk, eat at
great seafood restaurants and visit several attractions,
such at the Virginia Beach Aquarium and Science Center. For more information about the hotel, visit http://
www.virginiabeachresort.com/
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.
Faith Formation
Mary B. Lyons, Director
703-390-2340 [email protected]
WELCOME HOME
Are you a “returning”
Catholic or perhaps thinking this may be your
home? A small group meets on Wednesdays at
7:00pm in the Bridal Room. You may contact Mary
Lyons and see our brochure at www.saintjn.org/
returning-catholics on our 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 on Thursday evening at 7:00pm
prior to Taizé in the de Sales Chapel. 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.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
BIBLE STUDY FOR MOTHERS OF YOUNG
CHILDREN 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].
CHILD CARE HELP NEEDED The SJN Young
Mother’s Group meets on Friday
mornings for Faith Sharing and Bible
Study. To support them on their faith
journeys, parishioners are providing
watchful eyes and caring hearts for
their young children during this time. If
you are seeking a new ministry and enjoy toddlers, please
contact Mary Lyons for more information.
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:
 Sunday, March 29th - No High School Teen Night
 Friday, April 3rd - Living Stations of the Cross: 3:00pm
 Sunday, April 5th - No High School Teen Night
 Saturday, April 11th - Mini Work Camp: 9:00am;
Parking Lot
MARCH 29, 2015
REGISTRATION
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.
MINI WORK CAMP
Calling all teens and adults!
Would you like to help those in need, learn some new
skills, do hands-on basic home repairs and have fun?
Make a important and meaningful sacrifice of your
time and talents by signing up and join us for the
next Mini Work Camp Saturday, April 11th from
9:00am - 3:00pm. No experience is necessary
to bring hope by sharing your Christian love with
those in need. Contact Phyllis Rienzo at 703-7950339 or email at [email protected] for a required
permission slip or more information and to let her know you
will be joining us!
SJN HIGH SCHOOL TEEN
E MAIL L IST : Contact Doug
MINISTRY
Johnson at
[email protected] if you wish to be placed on our Teen
Ministry email list. This is a great way to learn the latest
information on events, programs and opportunities to serve
in our high school youth program.
Around the Diocese
HIGH SCHOOL TEEN NIGHT (Agape) – We will not
meet this Sunday or next Sunday evening due to the Easter
Break. May you and your family enjoy a relaxing and
enjoyable Easter break. I pray that you truly experience the
joy of the Easter Season as Our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ has conquered sin and death and won for all of us
the hope of eternal life!
LIVING STATIONS
OF THE CROSS Please
join us on Good Friday, April 3rd at 3:00pm in the church
when the teens will present the Living Stations of the Cross.
In the Living Stations of the Cross, teen participants portray
Christ’s Passion and Death. The teens 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. The Living Stations of the Cross will be prayerfully
presented with the Saint John Neumann community on
Good Friday. Please join us and bring your family and
friends to this moving and powerful prayer presentation. If
you have any questions or need more information, please
contact Doug Johnson on 703-860-6141 or by email at
[email protected].
WILL YOU NEED A CURE FOR FRIDAY
SOUP SUPPER WITHDRAWAL PAINS? The
Giving Circle of HOPE provides funds and assistance to people in
need in Northern Virginia, by awarding grants to non-profit
organizations for specific programs. To accomplish this, Giving
Circle of HOPE holds numerous fundraisers
throughout the year. The annual Empty Bowls
fundraisers for hunger relief raise funds for
Food for Others. With the help of local
restaurants, artisans, faith groups, scouts and
other volunteers, 500 members of the community are hosted each
spring. Attendees are able to choose a handcrafted bowl made by
one of the many local potters who participate, enjoy a dinner of
soups and desserts and learn about hunger within our community
while socializing with friends. Many of our parishioners are heavily
involved with the Giving Circle of HOPE.
The 2015 Empty Bowls event will be held at Floris Methodist
Church, on Friday, April 10th, from 5:30 - 8:00pm. Tickets are $25
for adults, and $15 for children ages 12 and under. 100% of your
ticket price will be given to Food For Others to help with hunger
relief in our community. You may buy tickets online at
www.givingcircleofhope.org, or in the parish office, or use a Yellow
Brochure located in the main hall leading to the auditorium.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
S WEET H ARMONY :
SINGERS CONCERT St.
V OCE
C HAMBER
John Neumann will be the
site as the Voce Chamber Singers, under the artistic
direction of Dr. Richard Giarusso, perform a concert of 20 th
century English poetry and song on Friday, April 10 th 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, call (703) 277-7772, or email Voce at
[email protected].
SIENA ACADEMY’S
4th annual Palio di Siena 5K inspired by the famous horse races run each year in the streets of
Siena, Italy - will take place on Saturday, April 25th at 9am, and
we’d like to invite you to join us! Please consider putting together
a team of runners from the St. John Neumann community to
compete for a chance to win $1000 for the Catholic charity or
Parish Group of your choice!
 A team consists of at least seven runners, including at least
one female.
 The top five times (including at least one female time) will be
combined to determine the fastest team.
 The winning team receives $1000 for the charity of its choice;
the runner-up prize is $500.
 Prizes must be donated to a Catholic organization (school,
parish, CCD program, youth group, pro-life group, etc.). Teams
must notify Siena Academy of their selected charity by
emailing [email protected] prior to race day. Checks will
be written directly to the organization receiving the money.
To
form
a
team,
register
for
the
race
here: www.sienamontessori.org/5K. The team leader or first
runner to register can create the team name (the name of your
organization). During the registration process, join your
organization’s team by selecting it from the drop box.
In imitation of the ritual and rivalry that characterize the original
Palio di Siena horse races, teams in our Palio will compete under
the identity of one of Siena’s contrade (city districts). Contrade will
be assigned to each registered team prior to race day. For more
information about the race and post-race carnival,
visit www.sienamontessori.org/5K. We hope to see you on April
25th , and wish good luck to all teams!
OUR
THANKS TO
STANG FAMILY ORTHODONTICS
WWW.STANGFAMILYORTHO.COM
FOR SPONSORING AN AD
IN OUR
WEEKLY BULLETIN
REGISTRATION FOR ENGLISH
AND CITIZENSHIP INSTRUCTION
AT ST. MARK St. Mark's English as a
Second Language (ESL) Program for adults
will conduct registration for the spring term on
Tuesday, April 7th and Thursday, April 9th at 7:00pm. There
are seven proficiency levels, from Beginner 1 to Advanced
2. All students must be registered and tested. The cost is
$25 (cash only) for the 9-week term. Citizenship instruction
is also available to students who have attained at least an
intermediate English proficiency level. Optional English
conversation and writing classes (7:00 - 7:45pm) are also
offered to registered intermediate and advanced students
for an additional $10 (cash). All classes will take place on
the second floor of the St. Mark Christian Formation
Center, 9972 Vale Road, Vienna, VA 22181 and meet on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning Tuesday, April
14th. For further information, interested students may
contact 703-626-3585 or 703-620-0592 (English or
Spanish); 703-505-0123 or 571-393-8544 (Korean); or 703
879-7296
or
703-678-7466
(Chinese);
email [email protected]; or visit the Web site
at www.stmarkesl.org.
Special Stewardship Collections
HOLY LAND SHRINES
Christians around the world
are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and
Easter. Our hearts, minds and prayers are especially aware
at this time of the Holy Land. Our parish, once a year on
Good Friday, is called on to support Christians in the Holy
Land. Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on the this
annual collection. As a pontifical collection requested by
Pope Francis, the annual Good Friday Collection offers a
direct way for us to be witnesses of peace and to help
protect the holy places and shrines. When you donate on
Good Friday, you are supporting Christians in the Holy
Land. Franciscans and others in the Holy Land are housing
and feeding the poor, providing religious formation and
education, maintaining shrines and parishes, and
conducting pastoral ministry. For more information visit
MyFranciscan.org/good-Friday. Please be as generous as
your abundance allows.
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!