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ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
THIS WEEK AT SJN...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Sunday Coffee: 8:30am; Brown-McCarthy Auditorium RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Labor Day Parish Office Closed All Day
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 French Conversation: 9:30am; A2 Pax Christi: 7:00pm; B5 Pastoral Council: 7:30pm; Conference Room RCIA Catechumenate: 7:30pm; A1/A2 RCIA Inquiry: 7:30pm; Bridal Room
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 JustFaith Information: 7:00m; A1 Legión de María: 7:00pm; B4 RCIA Team Meeting: 7:00pm; Bridal Room Social Justice: 7:00pm; Conference Room
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Contemplative Prayer and Lection Divina: 10:00am;
Marian Chapel Exposition and Adoration: 3:00pm; de Sales Chapel Contemplative Prayer: 7:00pm; Church Legion of Mary: 7:00pm; B4 Life After Sunday: 7:00pm; B1 Prayer Group For College Moms: 7:00pm; Bridal Room
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Prayer Group For College Moms: 9:45am; B5
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Prayer Vigil For Peace: 4:00pm; de Sales Chapel Spanish Prayer Group: 6:00pm; de Sales Chapel Argentine Grill Dinner: 6:30pm; Brown-McCarthy
Auditorium
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 FF Meeting and Classes: 8:00am; de Sales Chapel Sunday Coffee: 8:30am; Brown-McCarthy Auditorium FF Meeting and Classes: 10:00am; de Sales Chapel RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room Youth Pastoral Council: 3:30pm; Conference Room High School Teens (Agape) Kick-Off: 6:00pm; Brown-
McCarthy Auditorium FF Meeting and Classes: 6:15pm; de Sales Chapel
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 Jo-Ann Duggan at [email protected] or 703-860-6149.
PARISH STAFF (NOTE: Please use the 703 area code for all numbers.)
CLERGY Pastor: Rev. Thomas E. Murphy, OSFS 860-8510 x143
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Gerald M. Dunne, OSFS 860-8510 x159 Rev. Donald J. Heet, OSFS 860-8510 x157 Rev. Robert A. Mancini, OSFS 860-8510 x145
In Residence: Rev. William N. Dougherty, OSFS 860-8510 x144
Permanent Deacons: Deacon Dennis A. Holley 860-8510 x222 Deacon Atanacio Sandoval 860-8510 x223 Deacon John A. Wagner 860-8510 x321
ADMINISTRATION Administrative Assist. Patty Kwapniewski 860-6147 Office Secretary Beth Farmer 860-8511 Hispanic Coordinator Celia Sandoval 860-8510 x353 Bulletin Editor Ludy Rauber 390-2353 Email: [email protected]* Accountant Pat Rau 860-8510 x142 Parish Nurse Susan Infeld, RN 390-2349 Email: [email protected] Facilities Manager Mark Gosselin 390-2343 Custodian Sylvia Payne 860-8510 Custodian Douglas Alvarado
LITURGICAL MINISTRY Director of Music C J Capen 390-2352 Coordinator of Liturgy Patty Bartnick 860-6151 Secretary Pat Gilbertson 860-6150
FAITH FORMATION 860-2815 Director Mary B. Lyons 390-2340 Pre K-8 Angela Davis 390-2345 Youth Activities 7-8 Kevin McManus Email: [email protected] Youth Minister 9-12 Doug Johnson 860-6141 Secretary Silvia Bustamante 390-2348 Secretary Betsy Puzzanghero 860-6155
OUTREACH Director of Outreach Jo-Ann Duggan 860-6149 Young Adult Ministry Marie Ruff Email: [email protected]
COUNCIL CHAIRS Pastoral Council Mickey Frank 860-8510 x312 Email: [email protected] Finance Council Patricia Maloney 860-8510 x310 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.
THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Prayer and Liturgy
WE WELCOME those who have recently
entered into our faith through the waters of Baptism: Emma Joyce Kleehammer, daughter of Andrew and Nicole; Emily Judith Livingston, daughter of David and Shannon; and Clark Andrew Livingston, son of David and Shannon.
DEAR PARISHIONERS: I want to share with you the latest update from the diocese about the Pope’s Mass outdoors at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on September 23
rd at approximately 4:15pm.
We have been informed that we will receive five tickets: two are for seats and three are for standing. The Mass will include the canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra. The Mass will be in Spanish and it will be approximately two-and-a-half hours long, not counting the required time to be there before the Mass actually starts. There will be numerous security checks to gain entrance into the Catholic University Mall facing the East Portico of the Basilica where the Mass will be celebrated. Large video screens will be erected since some of the areas will have obstructed views.
We will draw names from a hat for the seats and standing positions that have been designated for our parish. Before you enter your name realize that no one will be admitted to this area without a ticket and the ticket needs to be held by the person designated to receive it – in other words you can’t share it with someone else. I will draw the names of registered parishioners Wednesday, September 9
th, with all
requests needed the day before. Submit your request (one name per request and one request per person) to me at [email protected] Good luck, and I hope that those submitting their names truly have the intent of actually going to the Mass and will not waste the few tickets allotted to our parish.
For those planning on watching from home the Mass will be broadcast on www.walkwithfrancis.org; www.usccb.org; www.ewtn.com; and the app of www.usacatholic.church. Catechetical resources are available at www.adw.org/lesson-plans/ and evangelization material is available at www.adw.org/packedpews.
God Bless,
Father Tom
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146: 7, 8-9, 9-10; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37
In today’s Gospel, we experience God in Jesus who, through healing the deaf man, brings hope of a New World to the whole human family. St. Francis de Sales remarks: Hope, like an arrow, darts up to the gate of Heaven; it cannot enter there because it is a virtue wholly of earth. Hope is possible because God places in our hearts the desire for eternal life. He then assures us we can attain it. God places hope in our heart through the many promises made in Scriptures. God’s assurance that we can achieve a life of eternal joy strengthens our desires and calms our heart. This calm is the root of the virtue of hope. While our hopes and expectations bring joy to our heart, they also may bring sadness to fervent souls. Not finding ourselves the saints we hoped to be, we are often discouraged in the pursuit of virtue that leads to holiness. Have patience, lay aside that anxious care of yourself, and have no fear that anything will be wanting to you. We need not hurry so fast. However, we must use the means that are given to us according to our vocation, and then remain in peace. We need to walk ardently, yet tranquilly, carefully but confidently. That is to say, we must have more confidence in Divine Providence than in our own work. When all human aid fails us, God takes over and cares for us. We have God, who is our All. Let us trust in God who will make us holy in time. For God, under whose guidance we have embarked, will always be attentive in providing us with whatever is necessary for our perfection. Let us begin to live well, according to our vocation: patiently, gently, and simply. No one who hoped and trusted in God’s Goodness and Providence has been disappointed.
REMINDER OF
NEW DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
(beginning September 8th
)
Monday through Friday: 9:00am
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 12:10pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30am
“Humility saves man:
pride makes him lose his way.”
Pope Francis
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5 5:00pm Irene Psemeneki †
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 7:30am Donald Druke † 9:30am Gracy Breidy † 11:30am People of the Parish 1:30pm Manuel Saez † 5:00pm John and Marguerite Wise †
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7 9:00am Rick Farmer, Special Intention
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8 6:30am Elizabeth Laugnney † 9:00am Elizabeth Millis †
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9 9:00am Myrna Fitzgerald † 12:10pm Susan Mitchell †
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10 6:30am Dorothy Kehoe † 9:00am Kay Sullivan †
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11 9:00am Nora Koch † 12:10pm Mary Cahalane † SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12 5:00pm Emma Clark †
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13
7:30am Rachel Teske† 9:30am Georges and Jeanette Breidy † 11:30am Mary Dudek † 1:30pm People of the Parish † 5:00pm Josephine Tobin †
PLEASE PRAY for those who have asked for our
prayers: Brian Berry, Bob Dim; Nancy Maiello; James Soha
and Wayne Weeks; 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 new to the list this week.
LITURGICAL REFLECTIONS
FROM FATHER DON
Father Don continues his monthly series with further discussion of “The Liturgy of the Word”.
The Liturgy of the Word begins with the first reading, continues through the second, the Psalm and Gospel, the homily, the Creed and the intercessions. When I was a boy – way back in the middle of the last century – you could miss the entire Liturgy of the Word, but as long as you arrived before the priest took the veil off the chalice (veil!), you could say that you had been to Mass and fulfilled your Sunday obligation. Of course, back then there were only two readings – an epistle and Gospel – and they were read in Latin. Although the Gospel was read a second time in English it was not until the late 1950’s that we heard the epistle in English as well. The sermon often had no connection to the readings and, especially if it was hot, the sermon was often omitted. Today no one would claim that you could miss the Liturgy of the Word and still claim to have attended Mass substantially. Why? What makes the Liturgy of the Word so important? The whole point of hearing the scriptures (and the homily which reflects on them) is to arouse our faith; that’s why the Creed is part of the Liturgy of the Word. Then, with a lively faith, we are empowered to praise, glorify and thank God in the Eucharistic prayer, to be united with God in the Eucharist, and to be sent back into the world. That’s why the church now speaks of two tables at a Eucharistic liturgy: the table of the Word and the table of the Eucharist. Both are necessary for our growth in faith. Note: Last month I promised to reflect on the choice of readings for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, but upon reflection it seems more appropriate to hold off until we are in Advent. So stay tuned.
LECTIO FOR LECTORS AND ANYONE ELSE
SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR SEPTEMBER Lectio for Lectors and Anyone Else will not meet September 7
th, 14
th or 21
st. It will resume on Monday, September 28
th
at 7:30pm in the Youth Room.
UPCOMING SPECIAL LITURGIES
Sunday, September 13th
9:30am Baptism
Saturday, September 19th
5:00pm RCIA Rite of Welcome
Sunday, September 20th
11:30am Baptism
THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS: Next weekend
we celebrate The Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Please prepare for Mass and the Homily by reflecting on these texts from God’s Word:
Isaiah 50:4-9 The servant of God accepts trials because he trusts in the power of God. The rejection that he meets is itself a sign that he proclaims God’s Word. Psalm 116: I Will Walk Before the Lord, in the Land of the Living. The poet, first recalling a past time of need,
offers up heartfelt praise. James 2:14-18 Could faith dispense with acts? It would then be a purely theoretical, abstract commitment. As communion with the person of Christ, it accomplishes
Christ’s works and thus testifies to its vitality.
Mark 8:27-35 Peter acclaims Jesus as the Messiah. Knowing that this title contains ambiguity, Jesus clearly announces what road will lead Him to glory: suffering and death. The disciples themselves will have to follow Him on the road of the cross.
WE PRAY for those who have died, especially
Father Robert J. Hindley, OSFS.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BLESSED MOTHER!
Monday, September 8th, is
the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope Francis, from the beginning of his pontificate, has shown us the depth of his devotion to her. Do you now that early in the morning of the day after he was elected Pope, Francis visited the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray in front of an image of the Blessed Mother? Within many of his homilies and speeches, Francis mentions the important role Mary has had and continues to have in our lives. How can you celebrate Mary’s special day, and honor her within your families? Consider the many Marian prayers you could pray together, especially the Rosary. Perhaps you could stop in at St. John Neumann and visit the Marian Chapel and pray the Magnificat together. At your evening dinner table, take turns sharing why you believe Mary is such a good model for each of us. Do some research and find out why Mary’s feast day is on the date of her birth, unlike almost all the other saints, whose feast days are on the date of their death? In the picture above, do you know who the two children with Mary are? And what is significant about the three of them being pictured together? When you wake on this feast day, begin your morning prayer with a quote from St. Francis de Sales, "Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence."
Choir Age Group Rehearsals Mass Participation
Angel Age 4 - 2nd Grade Weekly; Wednesday 5:00 – 5:30pm Occasionally during the year, with the Children’s choir at the monthly Family Mass; Christmas and Easter
Children’s Grades 3 - 6 Weekly; Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30pm Sunday 11:30am Family Mass, 1st week of the month; Saturday 5:00pm Mass, 3rd week of the month; Christmas and Easter
Youth Grades 6 - 12 Bi-weekly; Sunday 10:00 - 11:30am 1st week of the month; Saturday 3:30 – 5:00pm 3rd week of the month
Sunday 11:30am Family Mass, 1st week of the month; Saturday 5:00pm Mass, 3rd week of the month; Christmas and Easter
Advanced Choirs
Grades 9 - 12 Varied, depending on individual choir participation
Eligible to participate in Women’s Ensemble (Saturday 5:00pm); Sunday 9:30am Mass Choir; Contemporary Ensemble (Sunday 5:00pm)
Auditions are not required and there is no fee. Angel and Children’s Choirs begin rehearsing on September 23rd; Youth Choir will begin on October 4th. Registration forms are in the main hallway near the Welcome Desk and online at www.saintjn.org.
YOUTH CHOIR OPPORTUNITIES Do you know that all children from PK4—12th grade may participate in our week-
end liturgies by joining one of our choirs? What a wonderful way for them to learn to share their time and talent, make new friends, and have lots of fun! We have a place for every child to praise God in song:
VIDEO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Are you a
budding Spielberg or Sofia Coppola? We are looking for volunteers to take turns recording the Sunday 9:30am Mass. High School Juniors and Seniors are especially encouraged to volunteer. We will help train you. If you are interested contact Father Heet at [email protected].
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
PRAY FOR AN OBLATE DAILY We continue our daily prayers for the priests and brothers in the Wilmington-Philadelphia province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales by praying this week for:
September 6th
Reverend John A. Hanley, OSFS
September 7th
Reverend Francis J. Hanlon, OSFS
September 8h
Reverend Peter J. Harvey, OSFS
September 9th
Brother Joseph H. Hayden, OSFS
September 10th
Reverend Donald J. Heet, OSFS
September 11th
Reverend Matthew J. Hillyard, OSFS
September 12th
Reverend Christopher J. Hudgin, OSFS
LITURGY PRESIDERS NEXT WEEKEND Assuming there are no changes, the presiders for the weekend of September 12
th - 13
th are:
Saturday 5:00pm Father Bill and Deacon John
Sunday 7:30am Father Bob
Sunday 9:30am Father Jerry and Deacon Dennis
Sunday 11:30am Father Dave Kenehan, OSFS
Sunday 1:30pm Father Don and Deacon Atanacio
Sunday 5:00pm Father Don
HEADS UP: LOOKING FOR FAMILY MASS
YOUTH LECTORS As we enter a new school year,
please consider getting this on your calendars now. Is your child interested in participating more at Mass? Would his or her readings skills support the role of Minister of the Word? Training will not take place until November 8
th, 15
th
and 22nd
from 6:30 – 8:00pm in the de Chapel. If you and your student are interested in exploring this ministry, please contact the Liturgy Office at 703-860-6151 for more information.
EXPOSITION AND ADORATION "Mary's adoration was profound, interior, intimate. It was the gift of herself. She offered her whole self to the service of love of the Eucharistic God. For love lays down no conditions, makes no reservations; it thinks no longer of self, lives no longer for self; it is a
stranger to itself and lives only for the God which it loves. Everything in Mary was directed to the Blessed Sacrament as Its center and end. A current of grace and love established itself between the Heart of Jesus-Hostia and the heart of Mary-Adoratrix. These hearts were like two flames blended into one. God was then perfectly adored by His creature," - St. Peter Julian Eymard
This week of Our Lady’s Birthday, come join your fellow parishioners on Thursday, September 10
th, anytime from
3:00pm – 8:00pm in the de Sales Chapel for exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. A sign-up sheet is on the Welcome Desk this weekend with one-half hour time increment commitments.
MONTHLY PRAYER VIGIL Please join us next
Saturday, September 12th, for our monthly prayer vigil, as
we remember the attacks of 9/11, look ahead to the International Day of Peace on September 21
st, and pray for
the success of Pope Francis’s trip to the U.S. September 22
nd to 27
th. The vigil is from 4:00 to 4:45pm in de Sales
Chapel. We pray the Scriptural Rosary for Justice and Peace, listen to God’s Word, and offer our intentions to our merciful Savior. For more information, contact Ken Fredgren at [email protected] or Bob More at [email protected].
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING HAPPENS SOON New Altar Server training will be conducted on Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:00pm, from September 24
th - October 29
th.
Participants must attend the first and last sessions, and any two of the other sessions, which are practice sessions. The training is open to all girls and boys of the parish who are currently in the 4
th grade or older, and feel they
are being called to serve God and the people of God at the Lord’s Table. Altar Servers have a very important role in our liturgies, may serve at any of our Masses, and we need you! Please call the Liturgical Ministries office at 703-860-6151 for details and to learn more about training sessions.
Parish Information
JUBILEE OF MERCY Pax Christi invites you to join
us for a book discussion of The Church of Mercy: A Vision for the Church by Pope Francis, as we prepare for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy (December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016). We’ll meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month for five months, beginning September 22
nd, at
7:00pm in the Conference Room. Please obtain your own copy of the book, before the first meeting. We’ll discuss Parts One and Two at out first meeting. For more information, please send email to Bob More at [email protected].
THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Fellowship
ONGOING FELLOWSHIP AT SJN: Sunday Coffee Join us for coffee, juice, muffins, and
fellowship each Sunday from 8:30—11:30am. All are welcome!
9:00am Daily Mass and Fellowship: Following Mass in the Chapel, join us in the Bridal Room for coffee and cookies.
Mothers’ Group: Join us for weekday, 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 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.
PRAYER GROUP FOR COLLEGE
MOMS Our morning and evening sessions will
resume meeting again this month. The morning group meets the first Friday of the month after 9:00am Mass. Their first meeting, because of the
holiday, will be September 11th at 9:45am in Room B4. The
evening group meets on the 2nd
Thursday of the month; their first meeting will be on September 10
th at 7:00pm in
the Bridal Room. For more information please contact Kelly Gallo at [email protected] for the morning group or Kim Monroe at [email protected] for the evening group.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP TO START
SEPTEMBER 30TH An eight-week bereavement group
for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one will begin Wednesday, September 30
th, from 7:00 - 8:30pm in
the Bridal Room. Facilitators are Kathleen Sebek and Chris Gallagher. Registration is required and space is limited. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Kathleen at [email protected] for more detailed information or to register.
NEW PARISHIONERS — CHURCH TOURS Are you new to the parish? Do you have questions about our parish community that you would like answered? We will hold an informal discussion and a brief walking tour of our facility on Sunday, September 20
th following the 9:30
and 11:30am Masses. We will gather outside the de Sales Chapel to begin our walking tour of the building. Jo-Ann Duggan, Outreach Minister, will meet you there. Please join us so we may welcome you; feel free to bring your children with you so they know their way around the facility, too!
50+ CLUB ACTIVITIES: Unless otherwise noted,
for more information on any 50+ Club event, please email Pat Bossie at [email protected] or call 703-620-3747. Remember to call Pat to make reservations for every event you are attending to ensure accurate headcounts.
Annual dues payment of $7 per person is due now. Please send your payment of $7 per person to our club treasurer, Bob Joy, at 3005 Flat Meadow Court, Herndon, VA 20171-2248. Checks should be made payable to SJN 50+ Club.
Thursday, September 24th
: Day Trip to Catoctin Mountains and Cunningham Falls Take a drive north with us to this scenic area. Lunch will be at the Shamrock Restaurant in Thurmont, MD. Check out the Blarney Room Lounge and the ample menu, especially for desserts, at http://www.shamrockrestaurant.com.
YOUNG ADULTS: Watch here for upcoming activities
for singles and couples in their 20s and 30s. Unless otherwise noted, for more information on any event, or to be added to the YA email distribution list, email Marie Ruff at [email protected].
Friday, September 11th
: Cookout at the Rectory; 6:30pm The priests are hosting this popular and relaxed annual cookout. We'll provide the hot dogs and hamburgers; please bring a side dish, drinks or dessert to share.
Sunday, September 13th
: Hike at Riverbend Park/Great Falls Park; 2:00pm. Join us for a hike that starts in Riverbend Park and winds its way into the adjacent Great Falls Park. See the weekly newsletter for more details.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: SAVE THE DATE Friday, September 25
th
Yummy Italian Dinner for all ages of hungry people Great food and fellowship; free-will offerings accepted
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH RESTON, VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PRE-K—8TH GRADE Angela Davis 703-390-2345 [email protected]
Mary B. Lyons, Director 703-390-2340 [email protected]
Faith Formation
Adult Formation
WELCOME HOME Are you a “returning” Catholic or perhaps
thinking this may be your home? See our brochure at www.saintjn.org/returning-catholics on our website under “Welcome” and let us know.
RCIA Feeling at home here? Interested in being
Catholic? Do you have questions? A group of “Inquirers” meets on Tuesday evenings at the parish. If you are interested in joining the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) Inquiry group, give us a call!
Unless otherwise specifically stated, please contact Mary Lyons for information about the following Faith Formation options. Thank you.
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER There is quiet
prayer together every Thursday evening at 7:00pm. We also meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 10:00am with Lectio Divinia. The simple format is explained each time we gather. Additional information is on the parish website. All are welcome.
COMING IN SEPTEMBER: THE CHURCH - 1500 TO PRESENT: PAPAL MONARCHY TO
GLOBAL COMMUNITY This is a seven-week series presented by Father Bob Mancini, OSFS, on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, beginning September 16th.
THE POWER OF STORY: “SPIRIT,” THE WORD IN THE CONTEXT OF
THE WORD This series is presented by William R. Stott, Jr. on Mondays, at 7:00pm beginning September 21st. Detailed flyers with registration forms, prospectus and schedule are on the table in the hallway.
SIMPLY SALESIAN - TWO SERIES Carol Swiger will facilitate two
discussion groups focusing on Francis de Sales’ spiritual principles and attitudes for living and sharing our faith. A four-week series on Tuesday mornings at 10:00am begins on September 29
th and uses “Set Your Heart Free” as the text. A
six-week series on Thursdays at 7:00pm begins on September 24th and uses “Authentic Devotion—Introduction to the Devout Life” as the text. Registration brochures are available on our web site, www.saintjn.org and on the table in the hallway.
ROAD TO EMMAUS BIBLE STUDY This is an
opportunity to delve more deeply into the Gospel message and discuss the Sunday readings. Road to Emmaus (RTE) provides background information and reflection questions for Sunday’s readings. RTE meets Monday mornings at 10:00am in Room A1. For information contact John White at [email protected] or call 703-273-7112.
BIBLE STUDY WITH MOTHERS OF YOUNG
CHILDREN is held on Fridays from 10:00—11:30am in the
Conference Room, beginning September 11th. Contact Christy Cottrell at [email protected] for details.
CHILD CARE HELP NEEDED The Young Mothers’ 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.
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY A six-week course on
“The Eucharist in Scripture” will begin in early October. Join us as we explore God’s word to understand the importance of meals shared in faithful fellowship as part of our covenant relationship with God. An additional seven-week course on “Introduction to the Bible” will also be offered this Fall. The study opens the Bible for newcomers and experienced Bible students alike. Participants will become comfortable finding their way around the Bible, develop a better understanding of its themes and writing styles, and gain clear insights about Catholic use and interpretation of the Bible. All are welcome to either course, and you may audit a meeting before committing. For your convenience, multiple small groups meet at various times throughout the week. See registration forms for details. They are available on the Parish website, at the office and after all Masses at the Welcome Desk. Tuition of $25 is due at time of registration. Scholarships are available. Registration is open until September 22nd. Contact Janet Broderick at [email protected] or 703-860-5029 for questions.
CATECHIST OPPORTUNITIES Contact Angela Davis if you
are interested in being a Catechist for our religious education program, running from September 13th through May 15th.
THE IMPACT OF JUSTFAITH These are some of the situations
brought home to participants of JustFaith at our meetings:
Homeboy Industries in a gang-fraught neighborhood of Los Angeles
was founded on compassion, plus energy and insight.
Micro-economies in war-bereft areas of Africa or along barbed-wire
fenced borders have brought transformative relief through solidarity that brings together purpose and means.
The homeless, sometimes helpless and often hopeless, wandering
our neighborhoods have names and respond to warm greetings and kind treatment.
“Prayer, compassion, and solidarity define the transformative experience of attending JustFaith. Through reading and discussion we exchange our anxieties about what we can effectively do for those who have fallen outside our privileged realm. Immersion sessions train us to meet, talk and do for those who live on the margins. Through JustFaith we are given the chance to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and give comfort to the lonely.” Martha Ritchie, JustFaith 2014-15
For further information about the 2015-2016 JustFaith program, please contact co-facilitators Tom and Michele Costello at 703-860-0022 or 757-646-5937, or by email at [email protected].
THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SJN Weekly Stewardship
OUR THANKS TO
STANG FAMILY ORTHODONTICS
FOR SPONSORING AN AD
IN OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION: “Did not God choose those
who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the
kingdom that he promised to those who love him?” (JAMES2:5)
What is more important – being rich in faith or rich in possessions? Society teaches us that possessions are most important. God teaches a different lesson. When we are rich in faith we know that material things really do not matter and we are more willing to share what we have.
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 email list. This is a great way to learn the latest information on events, programs and opportunities to serve in our high school teen program.
REGISTRATION FOR OUR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
PROGRAM (AGAPE) Please register as soon as possible for
our High School Youth Ministry Program (Agape). Registration is still open! We have a lot of interesting, informative, challenging and fun opportunities for our high school teens to grow in faith, help to serve others and enjoy new friendships with teens that share your values, morals and goals. Teens are welcome to bring friends to any of our gatherings. Registration materials have been previously mailed to you. If you need a registration form, you may download one from the Saint John Neumann website at www.saintjn.org or pick one up at the Faith Formation Office. If you have trouble registering online, please contact Silvia Bustamante either by phone at (703) 390-2348 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for another great year of fun and growing in faith in our high school program. If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Doug Johnson.
HIGH SCHOOL TEENS KICK-OFF!
Attention all rising 9th
- 12th
graders! You are invited to begin the school year with a bang at our Agape Kick-Off Sunday, September 13
th from 6:00 until
9:00pm in and around the Auditorium. Come join us for food and games, ride the mechanical bull, race on the three-
lane bungee run, enjoy pizza, cotton candy, and sno-cones and get lots of information on what will be happening in our High School Teens Group this coming school year! Come for a good time, and bring friends – they don’t have to be members of St. John Neumann Parish or Catholic - all are welcome!!!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (AGAPE) Doug Johnson 703-860-6141
UPCOMING AGAPE EVENTS: Mark your calendars for
the following Agape or Agape-related events and make
plans to attend:
Sunday, September 13th
- High School Teens Kick-Off: 6:00pm; Brown-McCarthy Auditorium
SECOND COLLECTION STEWARDSHIP Next weekend’s
second collection is the Religious Education Collection. These funds will remain in our parish and wil go towards youth and adult religious education, including children’s liturgies .and RCIA
Around the Diocese
CELEBRATING A SILVER OR
G O L D E N W E D D I N G
ANNIVERSARY? If you are
celebrating your 25th or 50th anniversary this year, you are invited to join Bishop Loverde for the 2015 Marriage Jubilee Mass to be celebrated on Sunday, October 25
th at 2:30pm at Saint
Agnes in Arlington. To register you need to contact your parish office no later than September 25
th. Contact Monika
Felock in the Office for Family Life with any questions at 703-841-2550.
ELECTION OFFICERS NEEDED! The Fairfax
County Office of Elections is currently recruiting voters to serve as Election Officers a few days a year, including the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Election Officers are needed at each of the 240 precincts in Fairfax County to run the polls and assist the voters. The Election Officer’s main priority is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the election process. Some of the requirements are to be fluent in English. registered voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia, have basic computer skills. Election Officers are offered a stipend of $175 for serving a full day. We especially encourage bilingual citizens to serve as we need language assistance in many precincts. Residency in Fairfax County is not required. For more details about requirements and tasking, please view the “Become an Election Officer in Fairfax County” video at: http://youtu.be/HV5cWp1fn60. To apply, call the office at (703) 324-4735. You can also email [email protected] or visit the Office of Elections website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/working.htm for more information.