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St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 14640 Soucy Place, Centerville, VA-20120
MESSAGE FROM TIJOACHAN
Dear Saint Jude Family,
Praise Jesus and His most holy Mother!
After a renewing and refreshing Annual Retreat and family night, we are entering into the period of Lent.
I whole heartedly appreciate all of you for your participation and leadership. There are a few things I would like to bring to
your attention.
1. Practice abstinence. Lent is incomplete without external mortification together with the internal mortifications. Exter-
nal mortification includes, abstaining from meat or fish or from some desirable food and beverages, doing some
physical labor which we most often postpone etc. Internal mortification includes humbling ourselves, letting ourselves
be misunderstood without justification, keeping the good things we have done between ourselves and dear Father in
heaven, almsgiving etc.
2. Participate in the Stations of the Cross every Friday after the Mass. Our dear Lord loves those who meditate His pas-
sion and death. Doing the stations every day is the best. You could do it when you drive, listen to the Stations, or
watch passion of the Christ at least once. We need to do the Stations as a Mission Parish on Fridays.
3. There would be Lenten reflection every Friday during the Mass. Those who are interested to learn more about the
meaning of the Passion of our Lord, I would recommend everyone to hear and meditate on the Lenten reflections.
4. We begin reading the Holy New Testament from this Sunday, as a parish family. Each day we need to complete
three chapters. You will get the assignment for the week each Sunday. By the time we celebrate Easter we would
have completed 126 chapters from the NT.
5. Most importantly, let us forgive each other for none of us are perfect, and each of us are His children. It is in forgiving
that we really understand the Passion of our Lord. Let forgiveness be unconditional. When we make conditions to
forgive it does not become acceptable before the Lord.
May the Good Lord bless you all and grant you a fruitful Lent.
Sincerely yours in Christ our Savior
Tijoachan
Our Vision is to create a vibrant Syro-Malabar community that nurtures spiritual growth, celebrates the sacraments, and fosters community ties and leadership
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March 2014
Website : www.stjudenva.org/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Jude-Syro-Malabar-Catholic-Church-Northern-Virginia/405878242858297
Mission Director: Fr. Tijo Mullakkara (703 957 8242)
Trustees: Jophy Jose (585 750 9202) | Sujith Abraham (703 310 9985)
Mass Schedule: TUESDAYS : 7:30 PM | FRIDAYS : 7:30 PM | SATURDAYS : 8:00 AM | SUNDAYS : 3:00 PM
Sunday School : SUNDAYS : 1:50 PM
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Kids Corner
During his apostolic trip to Brazil for World Youth Day 2013, Pope Francis spoke
quite a lot about the importance of marriage and the family.
"Today, there are those who say that marriage is out of fashion... They say that it is
not worth making a life-long commitment, making a definitive decision, ‘for ever’,
because we do not know what tomorrow will bring. I ask you, instead, to be revolu-
tionaries, I ask you to swim against the tide; yes, I am asking you to rebel against
this culture that sees everything as temporary and that ultimately believes you are
incapable of responsibility, that believes you are incapable of true love."
Please provide your completed
entry to any of the bulletin team
members. All the school age
kids 3rd grade and above are
eligible to participate in this ac-
tivity. Last date for submission is
March 23, 2014. All participants
with correct entries will receive a
surprise gift.
Name of participant:
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Age of participant: ______
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Mar Raphael Thattil was appointed as the new Apastholic
Visitor for all Syro-Malabar expatriates in India by Pope
Francis on January 11 2014.
Syro-Malabar Diocesan news
Annual Retreat Feb 2014
Do You Know that...
Saint's corner - St. Joseph
Feast Day : March 19 Contributed by Ashlynn Marie Cherian
1. The canon of Scripture (the books of the Bible) was first formally decided at the Synod of Rome in 382. This decision was upheld at the Councils of Hippo (393) and Carthage (397). At these Catholic Church councils, the same 46 Old Testament and 27 New Testament books that appear in today’s Catholic Bibles were de-clared to be inspired by God.
2. There are five archdioceses and twenty-nine dioceses in the Syro-Malabar Church worldwide. The late Pope
John Paul II elevated the Syro-Malabar Church to the autonomous rank of Major Archiepiscopal Church on December 16th 1992.
St. Joseph is the husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus. He worked as a carpenter.Despite the fact that Joseph came from a royal line of families, he never acted like it. He was humble, kind, caring, and compassionate. Soon after their mar-riage, Joseph realized that Mary was pregnant. He had planned to be divorced with Mary quietly. Joseph was a man obedi-ent to Gods will. Before he could get divorced with Mary, an angel appeared in his dreams. This angel revealed the truth about the child Mary was to give birth to. Without hesitation, Joseph took Mary as his wife. The angel then appeared again to warn Joseph and tel, him that his family was in danger. Leaving everything behind, Joseph fled to Egypt with his fami-ly. After some time, the angel came back to tell Joseph that all was safe and that he may return with his family. Joseph loved Jesus with all of his heart, so his first priority was to keep him safe. Each year, he would take his family to Jerusa-lem to celebrate Passover. Christian historians believe that Joseph died before Jesus entered the public ministry. St. Joseph is the patron saint of the universal Church, fathers, carpenters, and social justice. We celebrate two feast days for St. Jo-
seph: March 19 for Joseph the husband of Mary and May 1 for Joseph the worker. St. Joseph is a religious role model for
all Christians.
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Please provide your completed entry to
any of the bulletin team members. Kids
2nd grade and below are eligible to
participate in this activity. Last date for
submission is March 23, 2014. All par-
ticipants with correct entries will receive
a surprise gift.
Name of participant:
——————————————
Age of participant: ______
Account Information - February 2014
St Jude community extends our heartfelt thanks to all members of St. Alphonsa/St. Thomas/St. George
Family Unit members for sponsoring refreshments during the month of February. St Jude community extends our gratitude and thanks to Rev. Fr. Joshy VC for conducting the retreat and giving spiritu-al guidance to our community members.
1. Neya, born to Nigil and Nimmy.
2. Chris, born to Nibu and Seena .
3. Sentilla, born to Gritto and Sismi.
Mr.Attukdavil Mathew (63), father Merin Rijo passed away on Jan 26, 2014. He belonged to the Koothrappilly parish.
Mr. Jacob Thottamadam (86) father of Joseph Thottamadam passed away on March 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Celinamma and three sons.
Saint Jude family expresses her deep sorrow and prayers to the families of Merin Rijo and Joseph Thottamadam. May the Good Lord grant the dear departed eternal peace.
Church Collection
Offertory 997.00
Building Fund 0.00
Donation 925.00
Thirippanam 80.00
Retreat 3,878.30
Other (Rent Release) 2,550.00
Total 8,430.30
Faith Direct
Building Fund 2,114.00
Offertory 3,410.00
Donation 300.00
Priest Residence 460.00
Priest Car 225.00
Total 6,539.00
Grand Total 14,969.30
Thank you everyone for your generosity. We would recommend every one in our parish community to join Faith Direct. We currently have 55 parishioners contributing through Faith Direct.
How to join Faith Direct : Those who have not registered with Faith Direct so far, please visit www.faithdirect.net to sign up today. Our parish code is VA492. Faith Direct enables us to make our church contributions to directly debit from your check-ing account. A weekly offering of $25 is recommend-ed towards Land & Building fund.
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Date Time Event Venue
3/21/2014 7PM onwards Friday Night vigil Corpus Christi
4/11/2014 7PM onwards Friday Night vigil Corpus Christi
4/12/2014 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM Lenten Reflections Corpus Christi
4/17/2014 7:30 PM Holy Thursday Boyd School
4/18/2014 7:30 PM Good Friday Boyd School
4/21/2014 10 PM Easter Vigil Boyd School
There will be Stations of the Cross and Message on all Fridays of Lent at Corpus Christi.
Forthcoming Events
Obituary
Birth Announcements for February 2014
Thank you
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2014 PARISH COUNCIL
Fr. Tijo Mullakkara Mission Director 703 957 8242
Sujith Abraham Trustee 703 310 9985
Jophy Jose Trustee 585 750 9202
Sony Kuruvilla Secretary 510 461 0790
Antony Powathil Ward Representative 703 503 1030
Bejoy Thomas Ward Representative 703 774 0145
Elsamma Manalel Woman Representation 703 631 4580
George Chettupuzha Ward Representative 703 822 1418
Gregory Kalarikunnel Nominated Representa-
tive 571 331 5910
Jimmy Jose Ward Representative 703 459 4778
Jomy Methipara Youth Representative 847 989 8233
J Joseph Ward Representative 703 623 9137
Mary James Ward Representative 571 206 2866
Nibu Wilson Ward Representative 703 226 9671
Nissy Varghese Pious Organization Rep-
resentative 571 274 7447
Preena Sony Woman Representative 703 793 2989
Rajesh Alex Nominated Representa-
tive 703 652 4295
Renny Joy Woman Representative 703 728 7102
Rony Thomas Nominated Representa-
tive 571 261 9221
Sajith Thoppil Land and Building Repre-
sentative 571 224 5067
Smitha Saju Ward Representative 703 659 0874
Tomy Paul Catechism Representa-
tive 703 470 0708
Tony Thomas Ward Representative 202 714 8683
MINISTRIES
Mass Coordinator Sergin John 703 395 2469
Lectors Rincy Jimmy 703 437 5396
Cultural Coordinator Soya Reji 319 210 1989
Youth Coordinator Jomy Methipara 847 989 8233
Hospitality Coordinator Jerril Philip 571 246 0670
Choir Coordinator Shaju Joseph 703 901 6504
Bulletin Coordinator Asha Tony 703 893 0203
Web Coordinator Rajesh Joy 703 543 5955
St Jude Library Sismi Menachery 703 971 4394
Marian girls & boys Giji Sajan 703 728 0168
Little Flowers Roselyn Tomy 703 470 0708
Angels Army Smitha Saju 703 659 0874
Charity Wing Sherly Vadakkoot 703 272 7257
Women’s Forum Nissy Varghese 571 274 7447
St. Jude FC Shajan Paul 703 459 4002
Couples Ministry TBD
Altar servers Sergin John, Chris
Jose 703 395 2469
Charismatic prayer
group J Joseph 703 623 9137
SPECIAL OFFICES
Auditor Paul Pottanat 703 790 1933
Auditor Jojo Mathew 703 659 0874
Accountant Sojan Alex 703 281 1020
Legal Advisor Johnson Myalil 703 464 0831
EDITORIAL BOARD
Asha Tony 703 893 0203
Rajesh Joy 703 543 5955
Deepa Sergin 703 395 2469
Baiju Thomas 703 474 6341
Sismi Menachery 703 971 4394
Felix Simon 703 342 9242
We extend a warm welcome to all our new members! Please contact
trustees or any council member if you have any questions. Do also reach
out to them to understand how to get involved and become active mem-
bers in the parish .
To become a member of our St. Jude Church please complete the regis-
tration form and submit it to Fr. Tijo Mullakara personally or email it to
[email protected]. The registration forms are available at our church or
can be downloaded from our church website: www.stjudenva.com
Available materials can be found under:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?
key=0AqAwcaRLy79FdERNSjFRd1NzQ2RyZUFEQnZQRVpFQmc&usp=
drive_web#gid=0
If interested to borrow any material or contribute to book bank please
send an email to [email protected].
Pilgrim Statue Visitation
We received the Pilgrim Status of Our Lady of Fatima. If interested in
spending a week with our Blessed Mother in your home, please sign up
using the link below.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?
key=0AnndknWt2n7xdE1mbzNoY3hodHFjcXVodDZEZ1BPd0E#gid=0
New to Parish?
St Jude Library
Sunday Readings
March 02, 2014
First Reading : Isaiah 58: 1-10 Second Reading : Eph 4: 17-24 Gospel : Matthew 4: 1-11
March 09, 2014
First Reading : Joshua 4: 15-24 Second Reading : Romans 6: 15-23 Gospel : Matthew 7: 21-27
March 16, 2014
First Reading : Joshua 5: 13-6:5
Second Reading : Romans 7: 14-25
Gospel : Matthew 20: 17-28
March 23, 2014
First Reading : Joshua 7: 10-15
Second Reading : Romans 8: 12-17
Gospel : Matthew 21: 33-44
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Prayer Meeting Schedule
1st Saturday - Gainesville/Centreville/
Woodbridge
2nd Saturday - Herndon 1/Herndon 2
Tysons Corner/Falls Church/Alexandria
3rd Saturday - Ashburn/Leesburg
3rd Sunday - South Riding/Aldie
4th Saturday - Chantilly/Fairfax
Day Schedule Location
Tuesday 7:00 pm: Adoration
7:30 pm: Mass
8:15 pm: Novena to St. Jude
Corpus Christi
Friday 7:30 pm: Mass
8:15 pm: Adoration
8:30 pm: Confession
Corpus Christi
Saturday 7:30 am: Adoration
8:00 am: Mass
Corpus Christi
“Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you
forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you
retain, they are retained” (John 20:22-23)
Friday Friday 8.15pm to
9.15pm
Corpus Christi
Saturday 7.30am to 7.55am Corpus Christi
Saturday 10.30am to 11.30am Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Address: 43130, Amberwood Plaza, Suite 150,
South Riding 20152
There will be mass in English every month lead by
the youth and also a youth meeting. For more infor-
mation please contact Jomy Methipara (847 989
8233)
Church Setup Help Schedule
English Mass and Youth Meeting
Confession Schedule
Mass Schedule
Family Unit Name City Month
Perpetual Help/St. Se-
bastian/ St. Mary’s
Tysons Corner/Falls
Church/Alexandria January/July
St. Alphonsa/St. Thom-
as/St. George
Gainesville/Centreville/
Woodbridge February/August
All Saints South Riding/Aldie March/
September
St. Antony/St. Joseph Herndon 1 & 2 April/October
St. Aloysius Ashburn/Leesburg May/November
Sacred Herat/Little
Flower Fairfax/Chantilly June/December
Marriage Preparation Course Schedule
Dates Venue Contact
03/21 - 03/23 St. Thomas Syro Malabar
Catholic Church, Bronx,
New York
Shaji Zacharia
646 281 8582
Fr. Jos Kandathikudy
kanda-
201 681 6021
March 30, 2014
First Reading : Joshua 9: 16-27
Second Reading : Romans 12: 1-11
Gospel : John 7: 37-39, 8:12-20
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Inserted by Bincy Bejoy
Novena to St. Jude
Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus,
the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron
of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I
am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He
bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired
of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive
the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribu-
lations, and sufferings, particularly - (make your request here) -
and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I
promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to ever mindful of this great favor
granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and
powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.
Amen
Prayer
May the most Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, and loved in all
the tabernacles until the end of the time. Amen.
May the most Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised and glorified
now and forever. Amen.
St. Jude, pray for us and hear our prayers. Amen
Blessed be the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Blessed be the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Blessed be St. Jude Thaddeus, in all the world and for all eter-
nity.