ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY April 28, 2019

Saturday, April 27 8:00 a.m. - Hoangoanh Nguyen by Her Family 5:00 p.m. - Past and Present Friars of St. Joseph Parish by Mary & Tony Dorrzapf Sunday, April 28 7:00 a.m. - Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church 8:30 a.m. - Grayden McKinney by Grammy & Beepa 10:00 a.m. + Warren Geurin by Susie Geurin 11:30 a.m. + Courtney Schilling by John, Joanne & Joe Schilling 1:00 p.m. + Jean-Noel Chretién by The Sasala Family 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. + Omar Abdelrazaq by The Geurin Family Monday, April 29 6:30 a.m. + Linda Crawford by The Selestay Family 8:00 a.m. + Bernard Brady by The Harrigan Family Tuesday, April 30 6:30 a.m. + Robert Bourque by Jackie Bourque 8:00 a.m. + Janine Marie Jakubcik Hall by Rosemarie Raymond Wednesday, May 1 6:30 a.m. - May Akonobi by The Ezenwa Family 8:00 a.m. + Gus Lee by The Duren Family Thursday, May 2 6:30 a.m. + Oswald Bustos by The Selestay Family 8:00 a.m. + Rose Nigro by Claire Nigro Friday, May 3 6:30 a.m. + Laura Matulis by The Ulrich Family 8:00 a.m. + David John Lavezzo by The Nappier Family 7:30 p.m. - Living and Deceased members of The Nocturnal Adoration Society Saturday, May 4 8:00 a.m. + Evangeline F. Madrona by Ruth & John Lowry 5:00 p.m. + Meghan Masefield by Wayne & Vicki Lindgren Sunday, May 5 7:00 a.m. + Nate Hoffman by Lisa Pearce 8:30 a.m. - Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church 10:00 a.m. + Amelia R. Simpao by Ruth Lowry 11:30 a.m. + Justin Bradley by The St. Joseph Men’s Society 1:00 p.m. + Martha Hoang by The Ly Family 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. + Edmond Cahalane by Mary Cahalane

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Peace and good! As we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, we pause to reflect upon God’s gift of mercy. What exactly is mercy? The Catholic Encyclopedia offers this definition:

Mercy, compassionate sorrow at another's misfortune together with a will to alleviate it; it is genuine love in relation to an unhappy being. The encounter of love and misery gives birth to mercy, which is therefore one of the essential forms of charity, situated in the very heart of Christianity (cf. St. Thomas Aquinas).

As we read in the Gospel of Matthew, "Blessed are the merci-ful, for they shall obtain mercy" (Mt. 5:7). Bishop Morneau shares the following insights on the virtue of mercy:

Jesus is the merciful love of the Father. When he ap-pears to the frightened disciples locked behind closed doors, his greeting is one of peace. Jesus "felt" their misery and his forgiving word alleviated their fear and shame. Even more, he immediately empowered them through the gift of the Holy Spirit to become agents of mercy and peace to others. These "unhappy beings" could now rejoice and throw open the doors of freedom.

Mercy seeks expression. Within our rich Catholic tradi-tion, we have a listing of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy that invite us to be specific in our ad-dressing the misery of the human condition. To live the corporal works of mercy - feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, ransoming the captive, and burying the dead - is to walk in the way of our merciful God. To live the spiritual works of mercy - instructing the ignorant, counseling the doubtful, admonishing the sinner, bearing wrongs patiently, forgiving offenses, comforting the afflicted, and praying for the living and the dead - is to be a disciple of the Lord.

The early Christian community, as recorded in the Acts, pooled their resources and then addressed the needs of all. There was here a sense of the common good that challenges our contemporary individualism. The source of this sharing was rooted in the person of Jesus, in the grace of love, and in the virtue of mercy.

As we read in the First Letter to Peter: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead . . ." (1 Pt. 1:3). Indeed, "may his mercy endure forever." Blessed Divine Mercy Sunday!

Reference: Morneau, Robert. (2014). Homily Insights for Divine Mercy Sunday.

We invite you to join us for the celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Prayer as we cele-brate Divine Mercy Sunday, Today, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the Church.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org April 28, 2019

The Parish staff wishes to thank the following parish minis-tries: We wish to thank the parishioners who have made their pledg-es and donations to the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA). Your pledges and donations will assist Bishop Burbidge in his commitment to provide the means for the diocese to share the “works of mercy” to those in need. As of this date, St. Joseph Catholic Church has made 89% of its BLA assessment with 16% participation of the parishioners. We thank our parishioners for their gift of faith, embrace of the Gospel of Joy, “works of mercy,” and support of the parish. As we celebrate the Easter Season, know that you are remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Easter blessings! We thank our parishioners who participated in the Divine Mer-cy Sunday Prayer Service. A special thanks to our director of music ministry and music ministers who led us in prayer and song. “Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.” We thank the Knights of Columbus, Facilities/Kitchen and Events Staff, and Music Ministry for their planning and preparation for the Polka Mass and the Polish Dinner Dance. We thank the parishioners and friends who joined us for this celebration. Saint Faustina, Pray for us! Saint John Paul II, pray for us! We thank the parishioners who were able to travel to Loretto, PA for the ordination of Father David Dodd, TOR. We thank Father David for the gift of his vocation and ministry. Our La-dy of Loretto. Pray for us! Saint Joseph. Pray for us! We thank the members of the SJC Ladies’ Society for their Easter candy fundraiser and the oversight of the religious goods stand in the Church. Blessings on your ministry! We thank the students, families, catechists, and staff of our Religious Education program for their “works of mercy” by their participation in the Rice Bowl program during the Lenten Season. We thank our parishioners who donated to the Poor Box in the Church dur ing the Lenten Season and throughout the year . The funds support the “works of mercy.” Many blessings!

PAC Meeting Notes April 11, 2019 7:00 pm

New agenda items: The parish staff is tentatively planning to conduct a parish cen-sus this summer/fall to validate the list of registered parishion-ers. Susie Guerin asked why the 12:15 pm Mass was eliminated. Fr. Tom explained that it was mostly attended by people who also attended other Masses and since offering the 12:15 pm Mass, several neighboring parishes now have a 12:00 or 12:15 pm Mass throughout the year. Fr. Tom asked the Council to think about ideas for a future Advent or Lenten Retreat. Denise Rutledge talked about the SJS Spring Fling, which was a huge success and has raised $115,000 so far. Ryanne Brenner did a fantastic job with the auction. Mary Sears did a wonderful job with the SJS Art Show, which included 515 pieces of art. Continuing agenda items: Lent and Holy Week – Preparations are nearly done. The Holy Thursday Mass will be bilingual. The Fish Fry is set for April 12th. The Ladies Society will be assisting Laura Stump with cooking and Cub Scouts will be helping with clean up and ticket sales. Stations of the Cross will be at 7:00 pm led by the friars from Washington, DC. BLA Update – We have received pledges for 89% of our goal with 16% participation of our registered parishioners. Fr. Tom would like at least 25% of parishioners to participate. Fr. Tom thanked the PAC members for delivering the BLA talks during Mass and Tom Reilly for writing such a good plea for support of the BLA. Brother David’s Ordination – The bus to Loretto was cancelled due to insufficient riders. Parishioners will car pool to Loretto instead. Father David will celebrate his first Mass at 10:00 am on May 5th at St. Joseph. There will be a reception for him af-terwards. In September, we hope to have two Franciscan tran-sitional deacons assigned to the parish. New Parishioner lists were passed out. The PAC received three emails: One about regarding a 7:00 pm Mass on Saturdays; one about the cost of the Baptismal Font and renovations; and one about Joseph, the homeless man, who frequently sits outside the church. The first two were answered. Father Tom and Father Vince will answer the third.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org April 28, 2019

2019 Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors The Knights of Columbus, St. Elizabeth Bayley Seton Assem-bly #1781, has established a Scholarship Grant program to provide a onetime grant of financial assistance to qualified graduating seniors from our parishes who have demonstrated service to his/her community, academic achievement, and plans to pursue higher education. The 2019 Scholarship Grant is $1000. Visit https://tinyurl.com/seton1781 for details and application. Applica-tions due 18 May 2019.

Join the Book Club! Please join the St. Joseph’s Women’s Book Club on May 2, Room 210 at 7 PM to discuss a book recommended by Bishop Burbidge in his “Walk Humbly” podcast; “The Ninth Hour” by Alice McDermott. The book is a historical fiction about Irish Immigrants in Catholic Brooklyn and is available at the Fairfax County Public Library or may be purchased by the read-er. Please contact Julie Babcock (juliembabcock@gmail.com) with questions or go to sjcherndon.org, Faith Formation, Adult Faith Formation to register.

St. Joseph Catholic School, Herndon has openings in the fol-lowing grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th grades. If interested please contact Mary Lewis, Admissions Director to arrange a tour by calling 703-880-4315.

Job Opening - St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg We have a full-time job opening for a bilingual office assis-tant. The responsibilities include greeting visitors, various administrative tasks, and preparing the Spanish section of our bulletin using Microsoft Publisher. Applicants should e-mail their resume to Fr. Kevin Larsen (frkevin@stjohnleesburg.com).

St. Joseph Catholic Church Purgatorial Prayer Society

Society Meeting Thursday, May 9th 7 pm Room 212 All are welcome

Mission is to pray for the Souls in purgatory and for all our beloved departed.

Questions: Bob Grillo 703-471-5689

Parents of Those Students Making Their First Communion: Please stop by The Religious Goods Stand after Mass. (volunteers run the stand sponsored by The Ladies’ Society) There you can find inexpensive blue ties, veils (a variety of styles). Also, rosaries, First Communion Books, and statues, which make great gifts! Please stop by and shop! For more info: email: Mary Kirby at kirbym59@gmail.com. Also for your convenience we will open the stand and sell during the CCD First Communion Practice: May 7th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Especially for the sick of our parish:

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org April 28, 2019

The Youth Ministry Corner

Attention High School Students! Join us tonight, April 28th, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in Parish Hall C. Attention Middle School Students! Interested in attending Bash this year? All 6th - 8th grade students are welcome to attend on May 11th. Contact Jenn at jchmiel@sjcherndon.org.

Collections: The weekend of April 14, 2019 Offertory - $ 25,536 plus Faith Direct $ 15,037 The weekend of April 21, 2019 Offertory - $ 22,257 plus Faith Direct $ 16,152 Easter $ 21,885 plus Faith Direct $ 8,350

Thank you for your continued support, prayers and kind generosity.

ARE YOU AN ADULT CATHOLIC WHO NEEDS TO BE CONFIRMED? St. Joseph’s Parish is offering a (7) seven-week class for those baptized Catholic adults who already have received their First Holy Communion but still have not received Confirmation. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. beginning on April 24th in Room 210. Bishop Michael Burbidge will be administering the Sacrament of Con-firmation on Pentecost Sunday, June 9th at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. To register, con-tact Mr. Reyes Ruiz call 703-880-4332 or email at rruiz@sjcherndon.org. Online registration is also available at www.sjcherndon.org/confirmation.

HANDYMAN SERVICE OPPORTUNITY The St. Joseph Work Camp team is in need of volunteer hand-ymen and contractors. A Work Camp Contractor is not neces-sarily a licensed contractor; these are men and women who are skilled at basic home repair and maintenance and act as project leaders during WorkCamp. You would be working on site with a group of five teens and an adult leader from Monday, 6/24 through Thursday, 6/27. Work sites will be located near King George, Virginia. As the skilled member of the team, you will be responsible for teaching your crew how to do the repairs correctly. It is the crew's job to perform the work under your guidance! Your projects will be selected based upon your ex-perience as well as safety and time constraint considerations. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact John Przybysz at przybyszjx@verizon.net or 571-438-7364.

DONATIONS NEEDED The St. Joseph WorkCamp team is in need of six minivans (or eight-passenger SUVs) to use as transportation for our 36 youth and adults during WorkCamp week. The vehicles are needed from June 22nd through June 28th. To donate a vehicle, or for more information, please contact John Przybysz at przybyszjx@verizon.net or 571-438-7364.

Maximo Acevedo Roberto Alcalde Kay Allen Kristen Coughlan Quinn Gorman Jim Holt

Mary Kish Lena Reyes Dan Schaefer Jose Silva, Sr. Lawrence Wasko Wilbur Wingo

First Holy Communion Practice and Mass Tuesday, May 7th from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. First Communion Mass in English Saturday, May 11th at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Please report to your child’s regular classroom first for Prac-tices and Mass. Special Sacraments students report to the Of-fice. We will process to church.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org April 28, 2019

St Joe's Men's Society

24th Annual Golf Tournament

Herndon Centennial Golf Course

Save The Date: Friday June 7th

The Men's society is hosting their 24th annual golf tour-nament at Herndon Centennial on Friday, June 7th from 8:30-2pm. Open to all men, women, single players or foursomes. Regis-tration is $115 which includes greens fees, range balls, beer, soda, awards luncheon. Skill prizes + 2019 Lexus for Hole in One. Call Tom Madden 703-674-9466 or t_madden@msn.com.

Do you want to become a CITIZEN? Apply now! Come to a citizenship application workshop hosted by Catholic Chari-ties Hogar Immigrant Services. WHEN: May 11th, doors open 10 am – 1 pm WHERE: St. John Neumman Catholic Church- 11900 Lawyers Rd, Reston, VA 20191 COST: $60, cash or credit. CONTACT US TO PRE-REGISTER: 703-534-9805

TMIY EXPANSION!

TMIY has a Tuesday evening option! TMIY is an interactive, multi-media men’s program focused on the development of authentic male leadership. Come join the Men of our parish in enriching relationships with both Christ and family.

All men are invited to attend TMIY on Friday Mornings at 6:30 a.m. and

NOW on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m.

TMIY will give you the opportunity to go deeper in your faith.

For more information contact Jack (jmatneytmiy@gmail.com) or Steve (mundts@aol.com).

St. Joseph Ladies Society - Dinner Ladies Night Out - May 16, 2019 Gregorios Tra oria - 6:30 p.m. 1428 North Point Village Center, Reston, VA All women of the parish are invited and encouraged to share in this night of fellowship and fun! Reservations are required! Please RSVP by May 13th.

$25 per person, includes 2 kinds of salad, 2 kinds of pasta, 2 kinds of pizza, mixed veggies, meatballs, chicken parmigiana, small cannoli and coffee and tea. Wine complimentary of the Ladies’ Society. For more information or to make a reservation, call Mary Kirby at 703-481-6189 or email: kirbym59@gmail.com.

Sanctuary Flowers - If you would like to donate flowers for the Sanctuary in honor or in memory of a loved one, or for some special occasion, call Jeanne at 703-880-4304. Please call at least two weeks prior to arrange for flowers. A note in the bulletin will mark your generosity and the event for which the flowers were given.

New Altar Server Training - Training for interested rising sixth graders and older is scheduled as follows: The dates are: April 30 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. May 7, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. May 14, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. You must attend all three sessions.

Please join us. There will be a mandatory parent meeting on April 30th, at the end of the first session, from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. If you are interested, please call Mrs. Kirby to sign up at 703-880-4302.