march 30, 2014 - Saint John Neumann Catholic Community Reston

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
MARCH 30, 2014
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 John A. Wagner
860-8510 x222
860-8510 x321
ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assist.
Office Secretary
Office Secretary
Hispanic Coordinator
Bulletin Editor
Accountant
Parish Nurse
Facilities Manager
Custodian
Custodian
Patty Kwapniewski 860-8510 x159
Beth Farmer
860-8510 x511
Maria Tumolo
860-8510 x140
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
Mary B. Lyons
Laurie Hertneky
Doug Johnson
Silvia Bustamante
860-2815
390-2340
390-2345
860-6141
390-2348
OUTREACH
Director of Outreach
Young Adult Ministry
Sue Colyer
Jordan Gorzalski
COUNCIL CHAIRS
Pastoral Council
Finance Council
860-6149
860-8510 x171
Jackie Garcia
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...
SUNDAY, M ARCH 30
RE Classes
Brown Bag Weekend
Car Raffle Ticket Sales After Mass
ARE Adults: 8:30am; Auditorium
Sunday Coffee: 8:30am; Auditorium
Youth Catechumenate: 10:00am; Youth Room
Shawl Ministry: 2:00pm; Conference Room
Spanish Prayer Group: 2:30pm; B1
Young Adult Lenten Faith Sharing: 3:45pm; B4
RCIA Dismissal: 5:30pm; Conference Room
High School Teens: 6:15pm; Youth Room
MONDAY, M ARCH 31
RE Classes
Boy Scout Troop 124: 7:00pm; A1/A2
Power of Story: 7:00pm; de Sales Chapel
Welcome Home: 7:00pm; Conference Room
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
RE Classes
French Conversation: 9:30am; A2
Hypothermia Prevention: 7:00pm; Conference Room
Taizé: 7:00pm; Church
Knights of Columbus: 7:30pm; Auditorium
Legion of Mary: 7:30pm; B2
Pastoral Council: 7:30pm; Conference Room
RCIA Catechumenate: 7:30pm; A1/A2
RCIA Inquiry: 7:30pm; Bridal Room
RCIA Purification and Enlightenment: 7:30pm; Youth
Room
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
RE Classes
Angel Choir: 5:00pm; Music Room
Children’s Choir: 5:30pm; Music Room
The Light Is ON For You Confessions: 6:30pm; Church
Bereavement Group: 7:00pm; Bridal Room
JustFaith: 7:00pm; A1/A2
Legión de María: 7:00pm; B4
Liturgy Committee: 7:00pm; Conference Room
Divorced or Separated Ministry: 7:30pm; Bridal Room
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Healing Hearts: 7:00pm; Bridal Room
Life After Sunday: 7:00pm; B1
Spanish Stations of the Cross: 7:00pm; de Sales Chapel
Young Adult Lenten Faith Sharing: 7:00pm; B4
Zumba 101 For Divine Love Chapel at Niño Jesús:
7:00pm; A1/A2
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Mothers’ Group Play Group: 9:30am; Early RE Room
Lenten Fish Fry: 5:00pm; Auditorium
Zumba For Divine Love Chapel at Niño Jesús: 6:00pm;
A1/A2
Spanish Young Adults: 6:30pm; Bridal Room
Stations of the Cross: 7:00pm; Church
VOCE Concert: 7:30pm; de Sales Chapel
(continued)
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
THIS WEEK AT SJN…
(cont’d)
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Argentine Dinner Ticket Sales After Mass
Car Raffle Ticket Sales After Mass
Family Mass: 5:00pm; de sales Chapel
Spanish Prayer Group: 6:00pm ; de Sales Chapel
SUNDAY, M ARCH 6
Argentine Dinner Ticket Sales After Mass
Car Raffle Ticket Sales After Mass
Pancake Breakfast: 8:30am; Auditorium
RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room
Youth Catechumenate: 10:00am; Youth Room
Diocesan Work Camp Team: 1:00pm; Youth Room
Spanish Prayer Group: 2:30pm; B1
Young Adult Lenten Faith Sharing: 3:45pm; B4
High School Teens: 6:15pm; Youth Room
DEAR PARISHIONERS:
I want to announce that Sandy McCarthy, our
Administrative Assistant, has retired after 26
years of faithful service to the parish in
various capacities. We are all certainly grateful to Sandy for
her dedication and kindness to so many of us in all the
positions she has occupied, and the many things she has
done even as a volunteer before her hiring in 1988. It has
been a difficult year for Sandy health-wise and we would
like to celebrate her retirement once she regains her
strength. We are hoping that Sandy will be able to join us
on a part-time basis even as she retires. Continue to keep
her in prayer for a speedy recovery.
Patty Kwapniewski has moved into Sandy's position as
Office Manager and that was effective last week. Patty has
served well in the Religious Education department as
secretary and she brings a wealth of previous experience
from the corporate world into her new position. I am sure
she is up to the task at hand.
We have abstained from offering the Cup at Eucharist at
the recommendation of our health people who were
concerned about the flu season. We will resume having
Eucharist under both forms starting the first weekend in
April.
God bless,
Father Tom
WE WELCOME
those who have recently
entered into our faith through the waters of
Baptism: Michael Kenneth Lamb, son of
Christopher and Regan; and Shelbie Senseney
Lamb, daughter of Christopher and Regan.
Prayer and Liturgy
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS:
1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13;
Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6;
Ephesians 5:8-14;
John 9:1-41
Today, Jesus reminds us that He is the world’s Light that
produces goodness, justice and truth. We are urged to live
in His Light. St. Francis de Sales notes:
The human mind finds its entire satisfaction in discovering
and knowing the truth of things. The greater the truth, the
greater the delight. Yet, our human condition makes us
skillful in the pursuit of honors, riches and power.
Experience teaches us daily that these useless loves make
us prone to turn from the truth, rather than consider the
truth of God’s love. God’s love has us think on the truth of a
Paradise filled with eternal happiness.
Our hearts are refreshed and energized with holy love as
we accept in faith the truth of the teachings of Jesus. It is a
sign of interior conversion when God’s goodness gives us
light to see our blindness. We come to know ourselves as
children of the Light. When we remove the obstacles that
stop us from loving God, we become capable of loving one
another, as God desires us to love each other. A human
flaw discovered is half healed, for we have received an
insight that frees us of our blindness. Nonetheless, we must
be patient at the sight of our faults. We must learn to
acknowledge them calmly and without fuss. Nothing is more
favorable to the growth of those “weeds” than our anxiety to
get rid of them. Stay always on the road to holiness and
these imperfections will grow weak.
Our Savior held us in His hand and guided our life when we
did not want to be completely His. Since we now desire
ardently only to do God’s will, don’t you think He desires to
protect His little lambs that strayed from the gentle
Shepherd? Faithfully focus, then, on nourishing God’s gift of
conversion with awe and confidence. Let us make God’s
grace effective in our lives by persevering in our holy
resolutions and good desires. We then will live in the Light
of Christ, producing truth, justice and goodness.
(Adapted from the writings of St. Francis de Sales)
BEST WISHES
to Veronica Ramierez and
Joseph Jay who were recently joined in the
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. May they grow
together in Christ’s love.
WE PRAY
for those who have died, especially
Patricia Cole, mother of Tricia Russo; Ellen
Dombroski, former librarian at Bishop Ireton and
Paul VI High Schools; Frances McGrath, aunt of
Maryann LaTurno and Nancy Richardson; and
John M. Wagner, father of Deacon John Wagner.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
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 Church
5:00pm Chapel
SUNDAY
7:30am
9:30am
11:30am
1:30pm
5:00pm
MARCH 29
People of the Parish
MARCH 30
Michael Anthony Stott †
Luke McGuire †
Khosrwo Mikily †
Florence Mahon †
Stephen Kelley †
MARCH 31
Meg Friel †
Joyce Wurth †
APRIL 1
Gertrude Tozzi †
David Craven †
APRIL 2
Anna Weindler †
James Mulhern †
APRIL 3
Bill Strobel †
Daniel Watt †
APRIL 4
Lynne Willett †
Bob Mercure †
APRIL 5
Michael Collins †
John Donohue †
APRIL 6
People of the Parish
Charles E. Trautman †
Clifton Hendricks †
Flora and Jean Hanuschak ††
Cecilia Benincasa †
PLEASE PRAY
for those who have asked for our
prayers: Michael Ahrens; Virginia Azancot; Suzanne
Brown; Edward Fletcher; Mary Ann Flint; Paul Garrity;
Becky Gronlund; Stephen Lamb; Robert Leacock; Alan
Lord; Bill Torkewitz; Natalie Wormeli; and for all who are
sick.
When you call to add a name to our prayer list, please
leave your name and number as a contact and let us know
what the illness is. Before calling, please be sure you have
spoken to the person or a member of the family about
adding their name—we do not want to inadvertently
disregard someone's desire for privacy.
Names of those who are sick or injured will be kept on the
list for three weeks unless you specifically request a shorter
period of time or call to ask that the name be removed.
Boldface type is used for names that are new to the list
this week.
MARCH 30, 2014
THE LIGHT
IS ON FOR YOU! You know how it
feels as though life often “kicks us when we’re down”? God
is never like that; He always gives us a helping hand. In
fact, that’s what Confession is all about. On Wednesdays
from 6:30 – 8:00pm come to St. John Neumann and
experience God’s compassionate love in the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. To find Confession times at other parishes
and for additional resources visit TheLightisON.org. and
see The Light is ON cards found in the pamphlet racks.
UPCOMING SPECIAL LITURGIES
Sunday, March 30th
5:00pm
RCIA Second
Scrutiny
Sunday, April 6th
9:30am
RCIA Third
Scrutiny
Saturday, April 26th
5:00pm
Baptism
Sunday, April 27th
11:30am
Baptism
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:
Ezekiel 37:12-14 The fifth significant step of salvation is
the announcement of the return from exile. To the people
of Israel destroyed by despair, the prophet predicts a
rebirth.
Psalm 130: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 With The Lord There Is
Mercy and Fullness Of Redemption
This psalm
expresses confidence in God’s forgiveness.
Romans 8:8-11 For Paul the flesh is the human person,
body and soul, which closes in upon itself and its sin. The
Spirit is the force of new life given to the believer in the
risen Christ. The same divine power which raised Jesus
from the dead, already works within the baptized and will
raise the believer up on the last day.
John 11:1-45 “I am the Resurrection and the Life”: this
affirmation of Jesus is at the center of the gospel story of
the raising of Lazarus. To believe in Jesus, the Messiah
and Son of God is to have already within oneself eternal
life, a life which death can never take away.
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
PRAY FOR A PRIEST DAILY
We continue our
daily prayers for the priests in our diocese by praying for:
March 31st
Reverend Andrew J. Fisher
April 1st
Reverend Daniel N. Gee
April 2
nd
Reverend James R. Gould
April 3
rd
Reverend Paul M. Grankauskas
April 4
th
Reverend Donald C. Greenhalgh
April 5th
Reverend Horace H. Grinnell
April 6th
Reverend Ronald J. Gripshover, Jr.
RCIA: THE SECOND SCRUTINY
This
weekend at the Sunday 5:00pm 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.
SCHEDULE
LITURGIES
OF
AND
LENTEN
SERVICES
Daily Mass
Monday - Friday, 9:00am
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:10pm
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30am
Confessions
The Light is ON For You, Wednesdays - 6:30 - 8:00pm
April 2nd, 9th, and 16th;
and
Saturdays - 10:00 - 10:30am
Lenten Reconciliation Service
Tuesday, April 8th, 7:00pm
Come now, let us set things right,
says the LORD:
Though your sins be like scarlet,
they may become white as snow;
Though they be crimson red,
they may become white as wool.
Isaiah 1:18
Suggested Examination of Conscience
Father, forgive them . . . .
For those who have betrayed us
For those who have let us down
For those who have been indifferent to us
For those who have crippled our lives
For those who have accused us
For those who have preferred others to us
For family members who have hurt us
For friends who have denied us
For those who have walked away from us.
(except Holy Saturday)
Father, forgive me . . . .
Lenten Penance Service
Tuesday, April 8th, 7:00pm
For my own self pity
Exposition and Adoration
Thursday, April 10th, 3:00 - 8:00pm
Stations of the Cross
Thursdays (in Spanish) - 7:00pm (except April 10th)
Fridays - 6:30pm, followed by Soup Supper
th
(except April 4 , with Fish Fry at 5:00pm followed by Stations)
Taizé Prayer
Tuesdays, April 1st and April 15th, 7:00pm
As we near the end of our Lenten journey, the schedules
for Palm Sunday, Holy Week services, Triduum and Easter
will be included in this column.
For my lukewarm-ness
For my times of despair and distrust
For my refusals to be loved
For my disbelief in your love
For my searching everywhere but in your heart
For apologies frozen on my lips
For my words of love unspoken
For compliments never offered
For a heart closed in self-centeredness
For my own unforgiving postures
For not believing in your forgiveness.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
MARCH 30, 2014
AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRAY AS A COMMUNITY DURING LENT
Join us on Fridays during Lent. Stations of the Cross will begin at 6:30pm except on April 4 th. Soup Suppers will follow
immediately after the Stations on most, but not all, evenings. Please come to pray with us, enjoy a Lenten meal and on
some evenings, hear an informative speaker.
April 4th;
5:00pm; 7:00pm
The Knights of Columbus and the Pastoral Council will host the annual Fish Fry at 5:00pm; followed by
the Stations of the Cross beginning at 7:00pm. Please note the time change.
April 11th; 6:30pm
The Health Ministry and the Spanish Ministry will be our hosts. Stations will be bilingual this evening.
Rebecca Ruiz, Program Manager, from the Migration and Refugee Office, Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of Arlington will be our presenter.
April 18th; 3:00pm
On Good Friday, the Living Stations of the Cross will be led by the High School Teens group. Please
note the time change. There will be no meal following this worship event.
WOULD YOUR LENTEN SPIRIT BE BOLSTERED
BY SPENDING A LITTLE TIME WITH FR.
MIKE NEWMAN, OSFS? Fr. Mike will be directing
a Woman’s Weekend Retreat at the Dominican Retreat
House this coming Friday evening, April 4th through Sunday
afternoon, April 6th. The theme is “Peace, the Promised Gift
- Accepted And Shared”. The precious and valued gift of
Peace has been given to all of us by God through Jesus
Christ. Jesus has called us to live in His peace, in all of life.
We can experience this gift in our lives (despite the
challenges to its promise that sometimes seem to obstruct
our path) by using it. What does this mean? Those of you
who recently attended Live Jesus will certainly enjoy this
additional opportunity to hear and learn from Fr. Mike, with
a Salesian point of view on this topic. For registration
information, call the retreat house at 703-356-4243, but
don't delay as space is limited, as is lead-time.
FAMILY MASS NEXT WEEKEND
Next Saturday
evening we celebrate our fourth Family Mass at 5:00pm in
de Sales Chapel. This Mass, not solely for families with
children, is being well-received by the community. Our
young ministers are doing a wonderful job in their new roles
and all are welcome to join us as we worship together!
MagnifiKid! is a spiritual guide for
children between the ages of six
and twelve. Subscribers receive the
issues on a monthly basis. In each
month’s packet, children will find a booklet of sixteen color
pages for each Sunday, and also special issues for all
major feast days. Each issue offers all the readings and the
prayers of the Sunday Mass with explanations of difficult
words and the meaning of the rituals; a daily prayer
adapted from the Liturgy of the Hours; many suggestions
on how to live the entire week with the Lord; various games,
a comic, and activities to help children learn about Christian
life and culture; and, a page intended for the parents with
suggestions for family prayers. The parish provides limited
copies each week, and many of you have been asking
about them. For more information, visit www.magnificat.net/
magnifikid.
Parish Information
IT’S BROWN BAG WEEKEND!
The Cornerstones
van is in our parking lot this weekend, March 29th and
30th. If we each bring just a few non-perishable food items
we will help stock the Cornerstones pantry for the weeks
ahead. Thank you for your continued generosity.
PANCAKE TIME IS ALMOST
HERE The Knights of Columbus are hosting
Pancake Breakfast next Sunday morning,
April 6th. Breakfast will be served in the
auditorium from 8:30 to 11:30am. Proceeds from your freewill offerings will benefit Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc.
(Friendly, Instant, Sympathetic Help). FISH is a volunteer,
non-sectarian, organization dedicated to helping people
meet emergencies and short-term needs. FISH responds to
requests for rent, transportation to medical appointments,
furniture, utilities, medical items (including prescriptions)
and other short term emergency needs. Their goal is to
prevent an eviction, keep utilities from being turned off and
help people pay for their medications.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The Hispanic
Ministry and Mothers’ Group will co-host our
annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April
12th at 10:00am in the Auditorium. The hunt
will be 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.
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
HELP NEEDED
FOR 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. Stop by the shelf in the
hallway between the narthex and parish hall to sign up.
LENTEN MISSION VIDEOS
Thanks to Father
Don Heet, you may now access videos of Fr. Jim
Greenfield, OSFS and his Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
evening presentations in English on our web site. You may
access them directly from this address, http://
www.saintjn.org/parish-mission-2014/, or go to our main
web page and follow the instructions to locate them under
the faith formation section.
CAR RAFFLE Stop by the Raffle Table and learn
more about who will truly benefit from the raffle
proceeds this year. The funds received for our
participation in the 5-Car Raffle will be put
towards three worthy groups: our sister parish - Nino Jesus
in Manta, Ecuador; the Centreville Labor Resource Center;
and Christ Our King - the parish in Wilmington, DE where
Fr. Joe Brennan is now pastor. The prizes include five 2014
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! Pick up a ticket
for yourself or some to sell some to those you know! It’s
your chance to win – and help so many in need!
Fellowship
ONGOING FELLOWSHIP
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. The Membership Coordinator is
Michelle Bergstresser, who can be reached at
[email protected] or 703-424-1862.

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 Jordan Gorzalski at [email protected].

Knights of Columbus: Are you a male, age 18 years
or older and a practicing Catholic, and wish to embark
on a journey that emphasizes faith, fraternity, and
fellowship with a real commitment to service in our
community? If so, please consider becoming a member
of the K of C Family of Man Council #7566. Take that
first step and contact us at [email protected].

Shawl Ministry: On alternate Sunday afternoons we
gather to pray, talk, and create beautiful handmade
shawls for those who are ill or grieving. Contact Teresa
Westhues at 703-969-8430 to join or request a shawl.
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. We
are meeting weekly. For information or to register contact
Sue Colyer at [email protected] or (703)860-6149.
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS When our new church
was built, the Chapel was modified so that we
could incorporate all of our space under one roof. These
changes required removal of some of our beautiful stained
glass. We saved the stained glass, hoping we could use it
in a meaningful way - perhaps to be turned into Christmas
ornaments, trivets or something we have not yet thought of
- that could be meaningful gifts to parishioners. We are
looking for someone with an artistic mind who would be
willing to share their talents to make this happen. If this is
your gift and you are willing to discuss possibilities contact
Sue Colyer at [email protected] or 703-860-6149.
SJN:

VOCE CHAMBER SINGERS
presents its most
recent commission, Matthew Harris’ i love you much for a
cappella chorus, followed by Brahms’ masterwork, Ein
deutsches Requiem Friday, April 4th, at 8:00pm, in the de
Sales Chapel. Voce is accompanied by our own Director of
Music, CJ Capen, and Schola singer Joan Winter Skerritt
sings in the ensemble. Tickets are $10 and may be
purchased either at the door, or in advance online
at www.voce.org/tickets or by calling Voce's message line
at 703-277-7772.
AT
50+ CLUB ACTIVITIES:

Thursday, April 10th: Today we will travel to the
historic town of Ellicott City, MD. With its railroad
depot/museum and quaint antique shops. We have a
tour of St. Anthony Franciscan monastery on our
agenda and will visit their chapel. Later, we will lunch
at the Diamondback Tavern.
For more information on upcoming events, call Ed Geiger
at 703-620-0659 or Pat Bossie at 703-620-3747.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
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? Contact Mary Lyons and see the page on
our website: www.saintjn.org/returning-catholics.
Interested in being Catholic? Do you have
questions? Please contact Mary Lyons and visit
our website www.saintjn.org/about-becomingcatholic.
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (AGAPE)
Doug Johnson
703-860-6141
[email protected]
UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL TEEN EVENTS
 Sunday, March 30th- High School Teen Night: 6:15pm;
Auditorium
 Wednesday, April 2nd- Living Stations of the Cross
Practice; 6:00pm; de Sales Chapel
 Saturday, April 5th - Mini Work Camp: 9:00am - 3:00pm;
Parking Lot
 Sunday, April 6th - High School Teen Night: 6:15pm;
Auditorium
 Wednesday, April 9th - Living Stations of the Cross
Practice: 6:00pm; de Sales Chapel
MARCH 30, 2014
LIVING STATIONS
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. Practices will take place on
Wednesday evenings April 2nd and April 9th in the chapel,
with a final practice on Good Friday, April 18 th. 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 18th at 3:00pm. If you plan to participate as an actor,
narrator, singer or musician, please send me an e-mail at
[email protected] and come to the de Sales Chapel
on Wednesday night at 6:00pm (with your instrument, if
you are a musician) for practice. If you have any questions
or need more information, please contact Doug Johnson
on 703-860-6141 or by email.
APRIL 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?
If your answer is yes, sign up and join us for the next Mini
Work Camp Saturday, April 5th 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
703-795-0339 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 MINISTRY E-MAIL LIST:
Contact Doug Johnson at [email protected] if you wish
to be placed on the SJN High School Teen Ministry e-mail
list. This is a great way to learn the latest information on
events, programs and opportunities to serve in our high
school youth program.
HIGH SCHOOL TEEN NIGHT
Join us this
Sunday, March 30 , in the Auditorium for food, fellowship,
faith sharing, meeting new friends and having lots of fun!
Tonight we will continue to explore the Passion and death
of Jesus and its profound meaning for all Christians. We will
discuss the charges against Jesus, the meaning of the
cross and the death of Jesus as the most perfect sacrifice
throughout all time with special emphasis on its meaning for
all humanity. This will be a great opportunity to learn more
about our Catholic faith and values, share snacks, and
enjoy fellowship. 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.
OF THE
Around the Diocese
th
NEW POST-ABORTION HEALING WEBSITE
An invitation for help, healing and hope is waiting
for you at www.helpafterabortion.org. It’s a safe place to
take the first step to learn more about healing after abortion.
All inquiries are completely confidential. Talk to someone
who understands. Contact us today for non-judgmental and
compassionate care. For more information, please visit our
website or call 888-456-HOPE (4673).
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
More Around the Diocese
FALL PILGRIMAGE TO SWITZERLAND AND
FRANCE Join Father Mike Gallagher on September 2 nd
13 , visiting Geneva, Annecy, Avignon, Lourdes and Paris.
For a full itinerary and registration brochure visit:
www.syversentouring.com/gallagherfrance or call Caroline
at 1-800-334-5425. .
th
ANNUAL
ECUMENICAL
MEMORIAL SERVICE WITH
DIVINE MERCY CARE Divine
Mercy Care and Tepeyac Family Center
invite you and your family to attend our annual
Memorial Service on Saturday, May 10th, at 6:30pm. The
Ecumenical Memorial Service is for those who lost a child
through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, premature birth,
stillbirth, abortion, or infant death. This touching prayer
service honors life and provides an unique opportunity for
healing through music, readings, personal reflections and
recognition of infants lost. All who suffered a loss, family
members and friends are cordially invited to attend. The
Memorial Service will be at St. Thomas á Becket Catholic
Church located at 1421 Wiehle Avenue, Reston. Please
respond by Thursday, May 1st with the name(s) of your lost
child(ren), your name and the number of people attending.
Names will be printed in the Memorial Service Program.
Respond
by
sending
a
message
to
[email protected] or calling 703-934-5552.
Additional Stewardship
BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL - RENEWING
HOPE WITH HEARTS AFIRE The Bishop’s Lenten
Appeal is in full swing and we are hoping that families in our parish
will support this important appeal to the extent that they are able.
The BLA funds many programs, services and ministries that serve
people in need and further Jesus’ Mission in our diocese.
Together we can do so much to help so many!
SECOND
COLLECTION “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
HOMEWORK REMODELING
FOR SPONSORING AN AD
IN OUR
WEEKLY BULLETIN
CATHOLIC RESOURCE
AND ASSESSMENT
FOR
COUNSELING
The IPS Center for
Psychological Services (IPS Center) provides counseling
for a variety of concerns, assessment and career services.
IPS Center is committed to providing high quality,
affordable mental health services, employing advanced
doctoral students and doctoral level clinicians who are
available for long-term treatments consistent with Catholic
teaching. To learn more about IPS Center, please call
(703) 418-2111 or visit http://ipscenter.org/.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES JOB MINISTRY
EXPANDING Christians Are Networking (CAN), the allvolunteer jobs ministry of Catholic Charities of the Diocese
of Arlington, offers support to anyone who is unemployed or
struggling with career transition decisions in three locations:
at St. Philip in Falls Church on the first and third
Wednesdays of the month from 7:00 - 9:00pm; first and
third Tuesdays at St. Theresa School in Ashburn from 7:00
- 9:00pm; Thursdays at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center
in Alexandria 7:00 - 9:00pm; and Ephiphany Middle School
in Culpeper every second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 8:30pm.
For
more
information,
email
[email protected] or call 571-217-7551 for St.
Theresa; email [email protected] or call 703-5733808 for St. Philip, email [email protected] or
call 703-683-7704 for St. Martin de Porres, or email
[email protected] or call 703-944-8450 for Epiphany
Middle School.
PUT
THE
GOSPEL INTO ACTION BY TEACHING
ENGLISH OR BECOMING
A SITE COORDINATOR!
Catholic Charities-Hogar Immigrant Services has volunteer
opportunities to teach English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL) at our office in Manassas, Our Lady of
Angels, Holy Family, Christ the Redeemer (Sterling), or St.
Joseph (Herndon) parishes. Site Coordinators are also
needed! Classes are held weekday evenings. Volunteers
teach once per week, so pick the time that suits you best.
No experience or special language skills needed; we will
train you but a dedication to helping immigrants goes a long
way! Call or email for more information 571-208-1572, ext.
102, or email Lisa Ehm Waller at [email protected].