ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH December 30 2018

Saturday, December 29 8:00 a.m. + William & Rachel Laughrige by The Laughrige Family 5:00 p.m. + Mary Knepler by Sharon Masterson Sunday, December 30 7:00 a.m. - Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish 8:30 a.m. - In Thanksgiving by Kitty DiPlacido 10:00 a.m. - Gwankobe Family by Judith Gwankobe 11:30 a.m. + Sarah Katherine Renfro by Julie McAdams 1:00 p.m. + Carmen Aguirre & Ernesto Rodriguez by Marie Gomez 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. - In Thanksgiving by Lina Reyes Monday, December 31 - New Year’s Eve 6:30 a.m. + Sophia Barbara Markowitz by Stan & Bette Ogozalek 8:00 a.m. - Judith Nahgwa Gwankobe by Judith Gwankobe 5:00 p.m. + Albert Boye by The Boye Family Tuesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day Holy Day of Obligation Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God 8:00 a.m. + James Joseph Haggerty, Jr. by Adams-Green Funeral Home 10:00 a.m. + Paul J. Kuczkowski by Pat & Erin Philbin 11:30 a.m. + Roscoe Lindsey by Susie Geurin 1:00 p.m. + Helen Dobranski by The Dobranski Family 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. + Joseph J. Gerngross by Pat & Erin Philbin Wednesday, January 2 6:30 a.m. - Fr. Ivan Lebar, TOR by The Proctor Family 8:00 a.m. + Theodore Sophocleus by Virginia & Joseph Tagliareni Thursday, January 3 6:30 a.m. + Gerald Cox by Ana McCollim 8:00 a.m. + Marteniano Clerigo by Rosalita Patagnan Friday, January 4 6:30 a.m. + Joseph McNiff by The Sowder Family 8:00 a.m. + Armando Litonjua by Ruth & John Lowry 7:30 p.m. - In Thanksgiving by Edna Manlangit Saturday, January 5 8:00 a.m. + Eileen Hetherton by The Harrigan Family 5:00 p.m. - Mary Lou & Mike Bergeron by The Pastoral Advisory Council Sunday, January 6 7:00 a.m. - Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish 8:30 a.m. + Stephen Riska by The Harrigan Family 10:00 a.m. + Rosemary Diehl by The Sasala Family 11:30 a.m. - Greg & Sarah Bengzon by Pastoral Advisory Council 1:00 p.m. + Mama Helena Szulc by Mary Diana Szulc 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. + John Denis Behrens by The Selestay Family

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Peace and good! As we prepare to celebrate 2019 – a new year – it is a good time to reflect upon our blessings of the past year and the priorities for 2019. As I was reflecting upon what might be a few of my New Year’s resolutions, I was reminded of the following 10 things that Pope Francis (2017) called upon his Vatican employees to do:

1. Take care of your spiritual life, your relationship with God, because this is the backbone of everything we do and eve-rything we are.

2. Take care of your family life, giving your children and loved ones not just money, but most of all your time, atten-tion and love.

3. Take care of your relationships with others, transforming your faith into life and your words into good works, espe-cially on behalf of the needy.

4. Be careful how you speak, purify your tongue of offensive words, vulgarity and worldly decadence.

5. Heal wounds of the heart with the oil of forgiveness, for-giving those who have hurt us and medicating the wounds we have caused others.

6. Look after your work, doing it with enthusiasm, humility, competence, passion and with a spirit that knows how to thank the Lord.

7. Be careful of envy, lust, hatred and negative feelings that devour our interior peace and transform us into destroyed and destructive people.

8. Watch out for anger that can lead to vengeance; for lazi-ness that leads to existential euthanasia; for pointing the finger at others, which leads to pride; and for complaining continually, which leads to desperation.

9. Take care of brothers and sisters who are weaker … the elderly, the sick, the hungry, the homeless and strangers, because we will be judged on this.

10.Making sure your Christmas is about Jesus and not about shopping.

It’s still a timely and good list: it’s clearly rooted in Catholic teachings. May we continue to be open to the guidance and blessings of the Holy Spirit during this New Year! In the peace of Francis of Assisi, Father Tom Reference: Francis. (2017). Pope Francis’ suggested New Year’s resolu-tions. Vatican.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE I: Alaina Patrick & Michael Buck Yessica Miranda & Wilmer Balie Christina Torpey & Drew Fallis Gabriella Marino & Nathan Jones Sophia Gauthier & Joshua Scaralia Erin Godwin & Samir Mir-Aliyev

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org December 30, 2018

The Parish staff wishes to thank the following parish min-istries: We thank all of our parishioners who share their time, talent, and treasure with the parish community. The commitment of the parishioners ranges from their involvement in the minis-tries of the parish; organizations associated with the parish; participation in the weekly offertory program or Faith Direct; participation in the daily 6:30 am and 8:00 am Masses; praying the rosary each day in the Church; praying before the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday evenings and First Fridays; faithful participation in the weekend Masses; etc. We are blessed as a faith community to have many individuals sharing their time, talent, and treasure with the parish community, Diocese, and local community. We thank our parishioners who share their time, talents, and treasures in the liturgical and parish ministries of the parish. Your time, talents, and treasures bring the message of hope, peace, joy, and love to the parish and community. Many bless-ings! We thank our parishioners who supported the LINK and St. Lucy Food Drives, the Giving Tree, the Christians in Beth-lehem, the Appalachian Mission, Catholic Charities, NPH International, HOPE Baby Bottle Drive and other projects throughout 2018. Your suppor t was one way we as a par ish live out the “works of mercy.” A special thanks to the parish-ioners who oversaw the planning and ministry involved with these “’works of mercy.” Each of these organizations sent us letters of gratitude for your generosity. Many blessings! We thank our facility and maintenance staff who prepared the Church and grounds for the Christmas celebration and Masses. Their work and set up added to the festive and faith-filled cele-bration of the Christmas Season. Many thanks! We thank our parishioners who shared their time, talents, and treasures in the liturgical ministries of the parish during the Christmas Season. For all those who volunteered their time to share in the following ministries: music and choir, lector, Extra Ordinary Eucharistic Minister, altar server, usher, altar society, Church cleaners, money counters, etc. Your time, talents, and treasures bring the message of hope, peace, joy, and love to the parish. Many blessings! We thank the visiting Franciscan Friars who assisted us with the Masses, Confessions, and music during the Christmas Sea-son. We express a special thank you to Father Pat Whittle, TOR, Father Jordan Hite, TOR, Father Michael Higgins, TOR, Brother David, Brother Matt, our visiting Oblate, Missionhurst, and Diocesan priests, and our Franciscan friars from St. Louis Friary in Washington, DC. Blessings on the New Year!

BLESSINGS CONT’D…. We thank the members of the SJC Ladies’ Society who par tic-ipated in the Advent Day of Recollection presented by Father Jordan Hite, TOR. May the blessings of this day prepare you for the celebration of Christmas. We thank our parishioners who have participated in That Man Is You (TMIY) this fall. A special thanks for the TMIY leadership and core team for their ministry.

We thank our parishioners who ministered at the Annual Dioc-esan Youth Appreciation Mass and Dinner. We thank the youth who volunteered as altar servers for Father Tom Ferguson; those who served as greeters at the dinner; members of the Knights of Columbus and Ladies Society who assisted in serving the meal and clean up after the dinner; and Parish Fa-cilities/Kitchen/Event crew who prepared with the set-up and preparations for the meal and Mass. Father Ferguson thanked the parish community for our “Franciscan” and Chris-tian hospitality. We thank our Religious Education students and families who donated toys for children living in our local community. We thank you for your generosity and kindness! We thank the parishioners and SJS community who participat-ed in the SJS Winter Warmth Drive. We thank you for your generosity and kindness! Thank you! Muchas gracias! Merci! Maraming salamat po! Grazie! Gamsahamnida! Cảm ơn! Go raibh maith agat! Etc… Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noël! Buon Natale! Feliz Navidad!Chuć Mưǹg Giańg Sinh! 'Meri krismas' (메리 크리스마스)!Maligayang Pasko! Wesołych Świąt!

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH December 30, 2018

The Youth Ministry Corner

There will be no Youth Ministry meeting December 30th. We look forward to seeing you on January 6, 2019. We will be using meeting rooms 206 & 209.

For more information, contact Jenn Chmiel at: jchmiel@sjcherndon.org.

Catechism Classes Resume

January, (Sat.) 5th, (Sun.) 6th, (Mon.) 7th, & (Tue.) 8th

The Rites of Acceptance and Welcoming

On Sunday, January 6th (The Epiphany) during the 1:00 p.m. Mass, St. Joseph’s Parish will be having the “Rites of Ac-ceptance and Welcoming.” These two rites are part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.). The rite of ac-ceptance is for the unbaptized adults and is the first step in which they will be received into the Order of Catechumens. As catechumens they will commit themselves to learning and growing in the Catholic Faith. The rite of welcoming is for those baptized Christians of another faith who desire to be-come Catholic and those Catholics seeking to complete their Christian Initiation (Confirmation and Eucharist). This year our parish has 6 children and 8 adults in RCIA (English) who will be presented by their sponsors. Please pray for them as they make their journey toward Christ and His Church.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Peace and good! We thank you for your prayers, support, kindness, cards, and gifts shared with us during the Christmas Season. Know that we appreci-ate your thoughtfulness. Be assured of our prayers.

The Franciscan Friars, TOR

Father Tom Father Vince Father Alberto

Father Pat Father Jordan Brother David Brother Matt

St. Joseph Basketball Alumni Game

Sunday, December 30, 2018 Freshmen (Class of 2022) v. Seniors (Class of 2019) @ 5:00 pm

Sophomores (Class of 2021) v. Juniors (Class of 2020) @ 6:15 pm Girls Game @ 7:30 pm Championship Game @ 8:45 pm

St. Joseph Gym

Hope to see all of St. Joseph Basketball alumni, St. Joseph alumni, and current St. Joseph families there for the annual holiday fun. If you have any questions, please contact, Ann Duffey, aoduff@msn.com.

Collections: The weekend of December 16, 2018 Offertory - $ 19,939 plus Faith Direct $ 18,812

Thank you for your continued support and kind generosity.

Masses for New Years Eve and New Year’s Day

Monday, New Year’s Eve December 31, 2018

6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Feast of the Solemnity of Mary

the Holy Mother of God

Tuesday, New Year’s Day, January 1, 2019

Feast of the Solemnity of Mary The Holy Mother of God

8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., Spanish 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH December 30, 2018

Bishop Michael Burbidge Mary Anderson Maximo Acevedo Roberto Alcalde Kay Allen Kristen Coughlan Francis Davis

Quinn Gorman Jim Holt Mary Kish Lena Reyes Dan Schaefer Jose Silva, Sr. Lawrence Wasko

Please join the Knights of Columbus in praying a Novena for Life leading up to the March for Life. For nine consecutive days, from January 10-18, we ask that you add a short respect life prayer to your daily prayers. Prayer cards in English and in Spanish will be available at all Masses on the weekend of January 5-6. Please join your prayers with ours during these nine days (and beyond!) to build a culture of life. Especially for Bishop Burbidge and the sick of our parish:

Update on St. Joseph Ladies Society The Ladies have been busy this Advent and Christmas season. “The Ladies’ never cease to amaze me with their support and willingness to help. The Youth Dinner was a huge success and it was all thanks to the volunteers. The diocese had nothing but praises to sing from beginning to end.” A big thank you to the Ladies who showed up to help, even during this busy sea-son. Our Christmas gathering was filled with lots of food, drink and friendship. Thank you for the wonderful food and con-versation. We are blessed! Our Mini-Retreat and Day of Recollection, was well-attended. We would like to thank Fr. Jordan, our Retreat Director, for his insight, inspiration and leadership at the Mini-Retreat and for the Ladies who attended. The Ladies prepared a meal at the Hypothermia Shelter in Reston for 40+ Homeless. Thank you to all who cooked and served. We also participated in providing gifts for the Embry Rucker Shelter gift exchange program. Many of the ladies bought toys and other requested gifts to help make this program suc-cessful. Thank you. Mary Kirby, President Sterling Theology on Tap

Trivia Night

January 8, 2019

O’Faolain’s Irish Restaurant and Pub

6:30pm-8:30pm

All adults (ages 21-39) single and married of all faith backgrounds are welcome.

That Man is You! Gives you the oppor tunity to go deeper in your faith. TMIY is an interactive, multi-media men’s program focused on the development of authentic male leadership. Each lesson considers men in their relationship to God, to their spouse and to their children. Come join the Men of our parish in enriching relationships with both Christ and family. Friday mornings 6:30 - 7:45. For more information contact Jack Matney (202-352-4881; jmatneytmiy@gmail.com) and/or check out: www.paridisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/.

FOR SINGLE CATHOLICS - 21st Annual Epiphany Party at St. Raphael Church, 1513 Dunster Rd., Rockville, MD; Sat-urday Jan. 12th, 7 p.m. Includes delicious Greek dinner, salsa dance lessons, complementary wine and beer, DJ and more. Send $21 donation by Jan. 3 to SCS Epiphany Party, St. Raph-ael, 1590 Kimblewick Rd, Rockville, MD 20854, or by credit card at https://slsociety.org/epiphany-payment. ($25 cash or check at the door.) For more info, call 240-426-5589.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org December 30, 2018

200 North Glebe Road, Su i te 9 14 • Arlington , Vi rginia 22203 • Office (703) 84 1-251 1 Fax (703) 524-5028

Christmas, 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

In hope, we rejoice this Christmas, for a light will shine on us this day: the Lord is born for us. On Christmas and each day this coming year, may we seek this Light before all else and allow it to radiate within our diocese, homes and communities.

Even in the midst of the darkness we experience within our world, nation and

Church, we are filled with joyful hope as we celebrate the truth that Jesus, our Lord andSavior and the Light of the World, has dispelled the darkness. Therefore, with trust andconfidence, we dare to pray for one another. We pray for all who lead and serve within the Church, that enlightened by the new radiance of God's incarnate Word, what we know in faith will shine through our deeds. We pray that God will show our civil leaders the way of truth , guiding them to defend the sacredness of all human life. We pray that the whole human family will imitate the Holy Family in practicing virtue and in the bonds of charity. We pray that those in need will experience the radiance of God's love in and through our generosity, goodness and sacrifices. Finally, we pray that we, who know God already by faith, may pass through the shadows of this world to reach the brightness of our eternal home.

Please be assured of a special remembrance at the Masses I will celebrate on

Christmas. Through the intercession of Mary our Mother and Saint Joseph, may Our LordJesus Christ fill you with the gift of his peace and favor this Christmas and always.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge Bishop of Arlington