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ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA DECEMBER 9, 2012
PARISH STAFF
PARISH STAFF THIS WEEK AT SJN...
(NOTE: Please use the 703 area code for all numbers.)
(NOTE: Please use the 703 area code for all numbers.) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
CLERGY
CLERGY Parish Crèche Display; Auditorium
Pastor:
Pastor: Hypothermia Prevention Shelter Sign-up:
Rev. Thomas E. Murphy, OSFS
Rev. Thomas E. Murphy, OSFS 860-8510 x143
860-8510 x143 After Masses; Main Hallway
Parochial Vicars:
Parochial Vicars: RE Classes
Rev. Joseph T. Brennan, OSFS
Rev. Joseph T. Brennan, OSFS 860-8510 x157
860-8510 x157 Sunday Coffee: 8:30-11:30am; Auditorium
Rev. Robert A. Mancini, OSFS
Rev. Robert A. Mancini, OSFS 860-8510 x145
860-8510 x145 RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room
In Residence: Youth Catechumenate: 10:00am; Youth Room
In Residence: Spanish RCIA Catechumenate: 11:30am; B5
Rev. William N. Dougherty, OSFS
Rev. William N. Dougherty, OSFS 860-8510 x144
860-8510 x 144
Mr. Jeffery Edmonds, OSFS
Mr. Jeffrey Edmonds, OSFS 860-8510
860-8510 Shawl Ministry: 2:00pm; Conference Room
Email: jedmonds@saintjn.org AGAPE: 6:15pm; Auditorium
Permanent Deacons:
Deacon Dennis A. Holley 860-8510 x222 Advent Lessons And Carols: 7:30pm; de Sales Chapel
Permanent Deacons:
Deacon Dennis Wagner
Deacon John A.A. Holley 860-8510 x321
860-8510 x222 MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
Deacon John A. Wagner
ADMINISTRATION 860-8510 x321 RE Classes
Administrative Assist. Sandra McCarthy 860-8510 x159 Hypothermia Prevention Committee : 7:00pm;
ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assist. Marie Barros
Office Secretary Sandra McCarthy 860-8510 x511
860-8510 x159 Conference Room
Office Secretary
Office Secretary Maria Tumolo
Marie Barros 860-8510 x140
860-8510 x511 The Power of Story: 7:00pm; de Sales Chapel
Hispanic Coordinator Celia Sandoval 860-8510 x353
Office Secretary Maria Tumolo 860-8510 x140
Bulletin Editor TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11
Celia Sandoval 860-8510 x308
Hispanic Coordinator Ludy Rauber 860-8510 x353
Bulletin Editor Email:
Ludy Rauberbulletin@saintjn.org*
860-8510 x308 RE Classes
Accountant Pat Rau 860-8510 x142
Email: bulletin@saintjn.org* French Conversation: 9:30am; A2
Parish Nurse
Accountant Susan Infeld, RN, 860-8510 x172
Pat Rau 860-8510 x142 Angel Choir Rehearsal: 4:00pm; Music Room
Facilities Manager Gene Email: sinfeld@saintjn.org
Brode 860-8510 x343 Children’s Choir Rehearsal: 4:45pm; Music Room
Facilities Manager
Custodian Gene Brode
Sylvia Payne 860-8510 x343
860-8510 x307 Just Peacemaking: 7:00pm; B9
Custodian
Custodian Sylvia Payne
Douglas Alvarado 860-8510 x307 Taize Prayer: 7:00pm; de Sales Chapel
Custodian Douglas Alvarado
LITURGICAL MINISTRY Walk to Jerusalem: 7:00pm; Conference Room
LITURGICALMusic
Director of MINISTRY C J Capen 860-1236 x352 RCIA Catechumenate: 7:30pm; A1, A2
Director of Music
Coordinator of Liturgy C J Capen
Patty Bartnick 860-1236 x352
860-1236 x151 RCIA Inquiry: 7:30pm; Bridal Room
Coordinator of Liturgy Patty Bartnick
Secretary Pat Gilbertson 860-1236 x151
860-1236 x150
Secretary Pat Gilbertson 860-1236 x150 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12
FAITH FORMATION 860-2815 RE Classes
FAITH FORMATION
Director Mary B. Lyons 860-2815
390-2340 Mothers’ Group Play Group: 9:30am; Auditorium
Director
Pre K-8 Mary B. Lyons
Laurie Hertneky 390-2340
390-2345
Pre K-8 LaurieJohnson Just Faith: 7:00pm; A1, A2
Youth Minister 9-12 Doug Hertneky 390-2345
860-6141 Legión de María: 7:00pm; B4
Youth Minister 9-12
Secretary DougFarmer
Beth Johnson 860-6141
390-2348
Secretary Beth Farmer 390-2348 RCIA Team: Bridal Room; 7:00pm
Secretary Patty Kwapniewski 860-6147
Secretary Patty Kwapniewski 860-6147 Finance Committee: 7:30pm; Conference Room
OUTREACH Social Justice: 7:30pm; B3
OUTREACH Outreach Sue Colyer
Director of 860-6149
Director of Outreach Sue Colyer 860-6149 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
COUNCIL CHAIRS Exposition and Adoration: 3:00pm; de Sales Chapel
COUNCIL Council
Pastoral CHAIRS Joe Gibbons 860-8510 Legion of Mary: 7:00pm; Marian Chapel
Pastoral Council 860-8510
Joe Gibbons sjn.pc@saintjn.org
x312 Email:
x312 Email: sjn.pc@saintjn.org Life After Sunday: 7:00pm; B1
Finance Council Patricia Maloney 860-6310
Finance Council Patricia Maloney 860-6310
Email: sjn.fc@saintjn.org Augustine’s Brothers: 7:30pm; B5
Email: sjn.fc@saintjn.org
PASTORAL CARE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
PASTORAL CARE Mothers’ Group Bible Study: 10:00am; Conference Room
INFANT BAPTISM: Call to register for the Baptism Class, offered K of C Social Meeting; 8:00pm; Auditorium
INFANT BEnglish:703-860-8510; Spanish 703-860-8510, x353.
monthly. APTISM Call to register for the Baptism Class, offered
monthly. English 703-860-8510; Spanish 703-860-8510, x353. SATURDAY,DECEMBER 15
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA):
Please CHRISTIAN Lyons, 703-860-8510 x340, to
RITE OF call Mary INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA): inquire about Children’s Choir Retreat: 9:00am; Auditorium
becoming Catholic.Lyons, 703-860-8510 x340, to inquire about
Please call Mary Youth Choir: 3:30pm; Music Room
becoming Catholic. Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration: 6:30, Church
MARRIAGE: Begin preparation with one or our parish priests at
MARRIAGE: Begin preparation with one or date.
least six months before the desired marriage our parish priests at SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
least six months before the desired marriage date. RE Classes
SICK: Please call the office if you know of someone who is Sunday Coffee: 8:30-11:30am; Auditorium
SICK: Please call the office if you know of someone who is
hospitalized, seriously ill, or home-bound.
hospitalized, seriously ill, or home-bound. RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room
**Please Note: Material for the bulletin must be submitted no Youth Catechumenate: 10:00am; Youth Room
later than Thursday, the bulletin must be submitted
**Please Note: Material forten days prior to the intended no Spanish RCIA Catechumenate: 11:30am; B5
later than Thursday, ten days prior to the intended
publication date. AGAPE: 6:15pm; Auditorium
publication date.
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DEAR FRIENDS:
Prayer and Liturgy
Santa Claus is alive and well at Saint John
Neumann. This past weekend I watched in THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS:
awe as I saw the generosity of so many
Baruch 5:1-9; Psalm 126: 1-3, 4-6;
people who came bearing gifts to be
distributed to the poor for the Christmas Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; Luke 3:1-6
season. How kind of you to share in this very worthwhile
project. Many lives will be brightened this Christmas In today’s Gospel we experience John the
because of what you have done for others. Thank you one Baptist urging us to prepare ourselves for the coming of
and all for your generosity. Jesus. St. Francis de Sales has us start with our hearts:
Thanks go out to Tom and Mary Ann Flynn who organized Our heart is the source of our action. As our heart is, so are
the Christmas Angels to benefit the children at Laurel our actions. Whoever wins a person’s heart has won the
Learning Center, who are the same children we support whole person. Yet even the heart, where we wish to begin,
throughout the year with gifts for the Birthday Club. I also must be instructed. John the Baptist wants us to fill our
thank Ludy Rauber who coordinated the Reston Interfaith fearful hearts with faith and hope. Certain fears and
“Gifts For Kids” project for chidren of RI clients and the gifts anxieties, when excessive, unnerve the heart and often
purchased for those children, as well as Chris Wise, who lead to discouragement. These are the ditches and valleys
once again offered her home for storage and sleigh- that must be filled with confidence and hope to prepare for
packing. Between these two efforts we collected more than Our Lord’s coming.
1,000 gifts for children in need. I thank all who participated
in making this massive project a success by the gift of your Make straight the paths. Roads that twist and turn fatigue
time and talent in storing and tracking the incoming gifts and greatly mislead the traveler. We must straighten our
and then transporting them to various and sundry places. ways with confidence that God will give us the necessary
Those efforts really paid off and evangelization took place. help to acquire an even disposition. Don’t lose heart. Be
The Pope has declared this a Year of Faith challenging patient. Do all you can to develop a spirit of compassion. I
each of us to evangelize or preach the Gospel – what have no doubt that God is holding you by the hand. If God
clearer way could this be done than in the sharing that allows you to stumble, it is only to let you know that if God
makes these projects successful. were not holding your hand, you would fall. This is how we
learn to take a tighter hold of God’s hand.
I also thank Susan Kelly for her tremendous effort in
obtaining and organizing the merchandise displayed and It is not possible for us to have a change of heart so totally
purchased at the Fair Trade Sale this past weekend. The right away. We need patience. If you strive to practice
money collected goes directly to the people whose talents patience faithfully God will give it to you. We must be like
you witnessed in their beautiful creations. By eliminating the the mariner who, in steering his vessel, always keeps his
middleman, they are able to recoup more and sustain their eye on the needle of the compass. We must have only one
lives on what is sold. We thank you for considering them intention and that is pleasing God. Let us pay attention to
while purchasing gifts for others. The Social Justice the Word of God and digest it well. How delightful it is to
Committee, led by Mary-Ellen Stahl, also cooperated in reflect on our Savior. He had perfect equanimity of spirit
helping to sell the items at all weekend Masses. shining brilliantly in the midst of all sorts of changing
circumstances. How pleasing it is to find this even
We all should be proud of the things that are done in the disposition in someone. Those who have Jesus Christ in
name of the parish by so many. their heart will soon have Him in all their ways.
(Adapted from the writings of St. Francis de Sales)
God Bless,
WE WELCOME those who have recently
Father Tom entered into our faith through the waters of
Baptism: Jayden Axel Chavez, son of Axel and
Janet; Jack Burns Dell’Orto, son of Sean and
Jennifer; and Caitlyn Elizabeth Mackin, daughter
of Brian and Lisa.
UPCOMING LOCAL PENANCE SERVICES
Mon., Dec 10th St. Joseph, Herndon 7:00pm
Tues., Dec 18 th
St. John Neumann 7:00pm BEST WISHES to Katherine Sue and
Our Lady of Good Coun- Alexander McVeigh who were recently joined in
Thur., Dec 20th 7:30pm the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. May they
sel, Vienna
Sun., Dec 23 rd
St Mark, Vienna 7:00pm grow together in Christ’s love.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA DECEMBER 9, 2012
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS: Next weekend
we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent. Please
prepare for Mass and the Homily by reflecting on these
SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 texts from God’s Word:
9:30am In Thanksgiving Zephaniah 3:14-18 Prior to their exile, the people of
11:30am Mildred Hughes † Judah had heard from Zephaniah a message of doom.
5:00pm Walter Wozney † But this prophet concludes with God’s promise of
SUNDAY DECEMBER 9 restoration. A remnant of the people will be saved. In the
7:30am Lynne Willett † new Jerusalem where God is king, fear gives way to joy,
9:30am People of the Parish servitude to the dance.
11:30am Pauline McMurray †
1:30pm Alfred Graves † Isaiah 12:2-6 Cry out with joy and gladness; for among
5:00pm Nicolyn Paratore † you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
MONDAY DECEMBER 10
9:00am Betty Beckett † Philippians 4:4-7 The serenity brought about by the
12:10pm Dorothy Brennan † approaching return of Christ and the peace obtained
TUESDAY DECEMBER 11 through prayer are profound reasons for joy, the joy which
6:30am Wes Paulus † flourishes “in the Lord.”
9:00am Jim Cantwell †
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12 Luke 3:10-18 John’s message of
9:00am Susan Mary Stott † conversion calls his hearers to share their
12:10pm Teddy Richardson † goods, to relinquish grandiose ambition, to
renounce violence. But the baptism of
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13
John is a baptism of waiting and
6:30am Mary Ann Nagley †
preparation. It is the messiah who baptizes
9:00am Lucy Breiterman †
in the Spirit and in fire.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 14
9:00am Francis Favorini †
12:10pm Vito and Lena Piagari †
WE PRAY for those who have died, especially
SATURDAY DECEMBER 15
Phyllis Erickson, aunt of Michelle O’Brien; Jim
5:00pm Curtis and Angela Sylvester, Spec.
Hennenberger, son of Larry and Nancy; and Linda
Intention
Lawton, aunt of Phillip Archey.
7:00pm Our Lady of Guadalupe
SUNDAY DECEMBER 16
7:30am Dorothy Fagan Brennan † ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS SERVICE
9:30am Mary Ann Nagley † This Advent season, prepare for the Feast of Christ’s birth
11:30am People of the Parish by joining us for the annual Lessons and Carols service this
1:30pm Tomas Hillman † Sunday, December 9th at 7:30pm in the de Sales Chapel.
5:00pm Mark Bowns Szymanski† Stories of the promise of the Messiah are woven together in
this service, through Scripture and music. The tradition be-
gan in 1918 at Kings College, Cambridge, to bring a more
PLEASE PRAY for those who have asked for our “imaginative approach to worship.” A light reception and
prayers: Ted Diange; Barbara Dister; Maureen caroling will follow the service. Contact CJ Capen, Director
Haberman; Patrick Kane; Jimmy Keough; Rosemary of Music, at cjcapen@saintjn.org for more information.
O’Donnell; Joseph Paine; Jim Toner; and Ida Trocchia;
and for all who are sick.
When you call to add a name to our prayer list, please ADVENT TAIZÉ: WEEKLY AT 7:00PM
leave your name and number as a contact and let us know
what the illness is. Before calling, please be sure that you This Advent, a meditative Taizé prayer service will be held
have spoken to the person or a member of the family about weekly. Taizé is a meditative form of common prayer,
adding their name—we do not want to inadvertently where we sing simple, uncomplicated songs in an intimate
disregard someone's desire for privacy. setting. You do not need to be a singer to appreciate and
participate in this moving service, but only have a willing-
Names of those who are sick or injured will be kept on the ness to set aside your chaos for the moment in an effort to
list for three weeks unless you specifically request a draw closer to God. Come pray with us.
shorter period of time or call to ask that the name be The remaining St. John Neumann schedule for Taizé is:
removed. Boldface type is used for names that are new Tuesday, December 11th, 7:00pm – de Sales Chapel
this week.
Monday, December 17th, 7:00pm – Church
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SAVE THE DATE FOR
OUR ANNUAL
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Schedule of Advent and Christmas
Liturgies and Services CELEBRATION!
Confessions 10:00am Please join us this Saturday, December
Saturday, December 15th and 22nd 15th, to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas.
Lessons and Carols We will start at 6:30pm with the Rosary,
Sunday, December 9th, 7:30pm in the de Sales Chapel followed by Mass and a reception. After all Masses on De-
cember 8th and 9th, a member of the Spanish-speaking
Taizé Prayer 7:00pm community will be at the Welcome Desk. Please let that
Tuesday, December 11th in the de Sales Chapel person know how many members in your party will be at-
Monday, December 17th in the Church tending. All are welcome!
Advent Penance Service ¡Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe!
Tuesday, December 18th, 7:00pm Los invitamos a que nos acompañen el sábado, 15 de di-
ciembre a celebrar la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guada-
Christmas Eve Masses lupe, la Patrona de las Américas. Daremos comienzo a las
December 24, 2012 6:30 de la tarde con el santo Rosario, seguido por la Santa
4:00pm, Church, with Contemporary Ensemble Misa y una recepción. Después de las misas del 8 y 9 de
4:00pm, Chapel (no incense), with Children’s Choir diciembre, un representante de la comunidad hispana es-
6:30pm, Church, with Women’s Ensemble tará en el escritorio de bienvenida, les pedimos que por
6:30pm, Chapel (no incense), with Schola favor le hagan saber cuántos miembros de su familia es-
8:30pm; 10:30pm Church, Festival Choir with Orchestra tarán asistiendo. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Christmas Day Masses
December 25, 2012 Parish Information
9:30am (no incense) and 11:30am, both with Cantor
1:30pm Spanish Mass with Spanish Choir
Daily Masses LAST CALL FOR CHRISTMAS ANGELS
December 26th,27th,28th, 31st
9:00am Mass only
AND RI GIFTS FOR KIDS!
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Christmas Angel and RI Gifts For Kids donations were
Vigil Mass: December 31st, 2012, 5:00pm due back last weekend. If you took a tag and forgot the
Holy Day Masses: January 1st, 2013, 9:30 and 11:30am; gifts were due last week, please return your wrapped
1:30pm, Spanish Mass Angel or unwrapped Gifts For Kids donations this week-
end so that no child is disappointed. Thank you so much
for your continued generosity and support of these chil-
dren in need.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG DATE CHANGED
EXPOSITION AND ADORATION
Our monthly Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST Join the Music Ministry
ment will take place this Thursday, December for a Christmas Carol Sing-Along on Friday, December 21st,
13th from 3:00 – 8:00pm in the de Sales from 7:00 to 8:00pm in the Auditorium. Bring the whole fam-
Chapel. Enrich your Advent preparations with prayer be- ily and your friends. The Contemporary Ensemble will pro-
fore Our Lord in Adoration. “The sacrament of charity, the vide the music, and the Knights of Columbus will be serving
Holy Eucharist is the gift that Jesus Christ makes of himself, cookies and hot apple cider. Santa Claus might even stop
thus revealing to us God's infinite love for every man and by! The price of admission is a canned good for the Reston
woman. This wondrous sacrament makes manifest that Food Bank. Play an instrument? Bring it along! We'll have
‘greater’ love which led him to ‘lay down his life for his extra copies of all the music. If you have any questions,
friends’ (Jn 15:13)” – from “Sacramentum Caritatis”, an Apostolic contact us by email at sjncarolsing@gmail.com. See you
Exhortation of the Holy Father, Benedict XVI. on the 21st!
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA DECEMBER 9, 2012
ST. JOHN NEUMANN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOST RED
HYPOTHERMIA PREVENTION SHELTER CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY!
JANUARY 20-27, 2013 This season give the Gift of Life by scheduling a
blood donation for the American Red Cross. The Knights
Each year, St. John Neumann hosts up to 35 homeless are holding their quarterly Red Cross Blood Drive at St.
guests for a week. We provide our guests with food, fellow- John Neumann on Saturday, December 15th, from 8:00am
ship and a warm place to sleep. Our faith partners are St. to 12:30pm in Classrooms A1/A2.You can give the gift of
Thomas à Becket and St. Mark Catholic Churches, and life in just one hour by making a blood donation to help the
Congregation Beth Emeth. sick and injured in our community. Schedule a specific time
for your donation on December 15th by registering on the
Online signup opened December 2nd ; assignments are sign-up sheets on the table in the hall leading to the audito-
made first-come, first served. Job descriptions and direc- rium. If you prefer, you can call Eddie Byrne of the Knights
tions can be found on this website: at (703-860-4130) or the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS.
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E094BADAD2-sjnhypothermia1
Our parish on-site signup will take place this weekend after
all of the Masses. Computers will be in the narthex for you
to use, and volunteers will be available to assist or to an- SAVE THE DATE — THE MOVIES ARE
swer questions. We will fill any slot that has not already COMING BACK ON JANUARY 4TH! Our popu-
been filled.
lar movie series will return with a film for adults on Friday
Adult (ages 18 and older) volunteer positions include: evening, January 4th at 6:30pm. We will enjoy some wine
5:00—8:00am: Help serve breakfast and assist guests and cheese first, and then settle in to watch the featured
in getting ready to leave for the day. flick, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”.
4:00—9:00pm: On a rotating schedule, help with regis-
tering guests and volunteers, monitor hallways, have
dinner with guests.
5:00pm—5:30am: Stay overnight (you do get to sleep Fellowship
for a few hours!), providing assistance and fellowship to
guests. Please consider this job -- it gives you the maxi-
mum time with our guests and is extremely rewarding.
6:00—9:00am and 4:30—7:30pm: Drivers and assis-
tants using vans provided by FACETS, the non-profit ONGOING FELLOWSHIP AT SJN:
agency supporting the shelter, pick guests up from and Sunday Coffee Join us for coffee, juice, muffins, and
transport them to local transportation stops. Assistants fellowship each Sunday from 8:30—11:30am. All are
ride with drivers. FACETS will provide a short training welcome!
for drivers on Monday evening, January 14th, time TBD.
9:00am Daily Mass and Fellowship: Following Mass
Training is required for volunteers who have not been to a in the Chapel, join us in the Bridal Room for coffee and
hypothermia prevention training in the past (some excep- cookies.
tions are listed on the website). There are two choices: Sat-
urday, January 12th from 9:00—10:30am (11:00 for first- Mothers’ Group: Join us for weekday or evening/
timers) or Monday, January 14th from 7:00—8:30pm weekend playgroups, nights out, and more.
(9:00pm for first-timers). Even if you have already been Membership is open to all caregivers of small children.
trained, it's a good idea to come again to refresh your mem- Membership is free, and participation is voluntary in all
ory about our program. group activities. Contact membership coordinator Liz
Kamp at 703-787-6705 or lizekamp@gmail.com.
If you are can’t help on-site, there will be other opportunities
Young Adults: If you are in your 20's or 30's and are
to serve the homeless as well. We are always in need of
looking for a community to socialize, do service, and
donations of $5.00 restaurant gift cards, clothing, food and
pray with, then come join us! For more information,
other supplies. Watch future bulletins for more information.
email Jeffery Edmonds at jedmonds@saintjn.org and
LIKE us at facebook.com/SJNYA.
2012 CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHRISTMAS COLLEC- Knights of Columbus: We’re looking for a few good
men! Want to know more about the Knights? Contact
TION THIS WEEKEND! If you miss it, there is still time us at info@kofc7566.us.
to make your year-end gift. Make your gift in next week’s
Shawl Ministry: On alternate Sunday afternoons we
collection, noting Christmas Collection/Catholic Charities on
gather to pray, talk, and create beautiful handmade
the memo portion of your check. This mission is vital to the
shawls for those who are ill or grieving. Contact Teresa
diocese's work to serve the poor with Christian love and
Westhues at 703-969-8430 to join, or to request a
compassion—and your support enables us to perform these
shawl.
works. All gifts stay in the diocese; visit www.ccda.net.
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
UPCOMING 50+ CLUB ACTIVITIES: RETURNING CATHOLICS
Thinking about returning to the
Thursday, December 20th: Christmas Lunch II at practice of the Catholic faith? Do
Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm, Ashburn, VA; 11:45am. you have some questions or concerns about
Call Ed Geiger by Saturday, December 15th, to reserve what to do next or whether this is where you belong?
a spot at the table! Please pick up a WELCOME HOME brochure by the
Thursday, January 10th: Tour the West Building of the Welcome Desk. Contact Mary Lyons for more information.
National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, followed by
lunch at Essy’s Carriage House in Arlington, VA
Thursday, January 24th: Visit the Clara Barton Na-
tional Historic Site in Glen Echo, MD. Her Maryland FEELING AT HOME at St. John
house was not only her home, but it was also the head- Neumann? Interested in Catholicism? Have a
quarters, warehouse and living quarters for the Ameri- few, or many questions? You’re not alone! A
can Red Cross. Following our tour, we will enjoy a pub group of Inquirers meets on Tuesday evenings
lunch at the Irish Inn, also in Glen Echo. at the parish to share questions and to find out
what it means to be Catholic. If you are interested in joining
For more information on these and many other upcoming the Inquiry phase of the Rite of Christian Initiation of
events, call Ed Geiger at 703-620-0659. Adults (RCIA), please contact Mary Lyons.
Faith Formation
Mary B. Lyons, Director Catholic videos are now accessible to St. John Neumann
703-390-2340 parishioners! There are ten videos on our parish playlist,
mlyons@saintjn.org which will change monthly. One of the ten is in Spanish and
another is bilingual. Our selections have been chosen with
different age groups in mind—adults, children, parents, and
for families. For more information, contact Mary Lyons.
ON-GOING FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS:
The Power of Story: Bill Stott presents on Mondays at
7:00pm in the de Sales Chapel — the topic for December HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (AGAPE)
10th is the Book of Maccabees. Doug Johnson
703-860-6141
djohnson@saintjn.org
Mothers’ Group Bible Study: Meets Fridays from
10:00am — 12:00pm in the Conference Room, with child
care provided. For further information contact Courtney
Rossi at Courtney.rossi@gmail.com for further AGAPE EMAIL LIST: If you wish to be placed on
information. the SJN Youth Ministry email list, contact Doug Johnson at
djohnson@saintjn.org. This is a great way to learn the latest
information on events, programs and opportunities to serve
in our high school youth program.
HELP WANTED FOR THE
MOTHERS’ GROUP SO THEY
CAN STUDY THE BIBLE! The
UPCOMING AGAPE EVENTS: Mark your calen-
dars for the following exciting, fun-filled upcoming Agape or
SJN Young Mothers’ Group meets on Fri-
Agape-related events and make plans to attend:
day mornings for Faith Sharing and Bible
Study. To support them on their faith journeys, parishioners
December 9th – Agape Sunday Night Session: 6:15 –
are providing watchful eyes and caring hearts for their
young children during this time. If you are seeking a new 8:00pm; Auditorium
ministry, enjoy toddlers and can spare a few hours a week, December 15th—Wreaths Across America—Arlington Na-
please contact Mary Lyons. tional Cemetery—see next page of this bulletin
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA DECEMBER 9, 2012
ADVENT RETREAT AT ST.VERONICA
Around the Diocese
Father Ben Cameron of the Fathers of Mercy will preach at
all Masses on December 9th to begin an Advent Parish Mis-
sion at St. Veronica Church. On December 10th through
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: Again this year,
12th, confessions will be heard at 6:30pm and Mass will be
teens from St. John Neumann will be at Arlington National celebrated at 7:30pm. Father Ben will preach a Mission
Cemetery on Saturday, December 15th to lay Conference every evening after Mass at 8:00pm on Divine
wreaths. Please consider joining the teens for Mercy in the Gospels. Persons who attend at least several
the goal of laying wreaths on 224,000 graves of the mission services during the week, including the clos-
this year. There will be a short welcome and ing Mass, will have the opportunity to receive a plenary in-
briefing at 9:30am at the Memorial Amphithea- dulgence once all the requirements have been fulfilled. For
ter located near the Tomb of the Unknown. more information, call 703-773-2000 or check our website
The volunteers are then welcome to lay www.stveronica.net.
wreaths. Parking is limited so consider using
the Metro. There is no need to sign up or reg-
ister ahead of time. Just join us to honor and
remember those who have given us our free- "THE DEATH PENALTY IN VIRGINIA -
doms. If you cannot attend the wreath place-
ment, please consider going to the web site and making a
A LIFE ISSUE"
donation. The cost of a wreath is $15. Visit
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org for more information. What does our church teach about capital punishment?
What choices do we have? Come to St. Mark Catholic
Church, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna on Thursday, December
13th, at 7:00pm to hear Michael Stone, former Director of
BUY A CHRISTMAS TREE AND FEED 120 the Office of Justice and Peace for the Catholic Diocese of
PEOPLE! WITH A DISCOUNT, NO LESS! Richmond, and Meghan Shapiro, who defends indigent indi-
viduals facing the death penalty. They will discuss the
This year you can buy a fresh-cut Christmas tree from a Church's teaching on the death penalty, the Virginia law on
local church, and your purchase will provide 120 life-saving the subject, and the strategy to make changes. The pro-
meals* for hungry children and families around the world. gram will be in the Msgr. Cassidy Activities Center. All are
Vale United Methodist Church in Oakton (corner of Fox Mill welcome, but parental discretion is advised. There is no
Road and Vale Road) will hold their annual tree sale start- charge and refreshments will be served.
ing Saturday, November 24th, with all sales proceeds going
to the global relief organization Stop Hunger Now
(www.stophungernow.org).
The high-quality trees are of various sizes and varieties, CATHOLIC CHARITIES PRISON MINISTRY
and come from a farm in New York. Wreaths and pine rop- NEEDS YOUR HELP Our Prison Ministry is collecting
ing are also available, plus optional delivery to your
blank Christmas Cards to provide to the incarcerated. Post-
home. Free hot cider and cookies. Tell them St. John Neu-
age stamps are also appreciated. Prisoners are very grate-
mann Church sent you, and they will give you a 10 percent
ful for these cards so that they can send them out to their
discount. Hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays, 11:00am
loved ones. If you can contribute, please bring cards and
to 5:00pm Sundays, and 6:00pn to 9:00pm Monday— stamps, or mail them in a manila envelope to: Catholic
Friday. For more information call 703-620-2594 or email
Charities, 200 N Glebe Road, Suite 506, Arlington VA
vale.church@verizon.net.
22203. If mailing, please mark your package “Christmas
*calculated based on an average sized/priced tree. Cards.” Thank you very much. For more information,
please contact Sally O’Dwyer at sodwyer@ccda.net.
YOUNG ADULT MONTHLY HOLY HOUR
CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND READINGS Bishop All young adults in their 20s or 30s are invited to attend the
O'Connell High School invites you and your family to an Young Adult Monthly Holy Hour on Friday, December 14th
afternoon of Christmas Carols and Readings on Sunday, from 7:30-8:30pm at St. Mary’s in Old Town Alexandria.
December 16th at 3:00pm in the school's auditorium. Admis- Afterward, join us for an evening of fellowship and fun in
sion is free. Bishop O'Connell is located at 6600 Little Falls Old Town! For more info, please contact Erin Kisley at
Road in Arlington. For more information, call 703-237-1400. yam@arlingtondiocese.org or (703) 841-2549.
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
HELP IS NEEDED - JUST NEIGHBORS: HEALING OUR COMBAT VETERANS: OP-
ERATION RESTORED WARRIOR (ORW) -
Just Neighbors (www.justneighbors.org) is a local non-profit
organization that provides immigration legal services to low-
income immigrants and refugees from around the RESCUE, REBUILD, RESTORE — Through Irreversi-
world. The organization has served thousands of clients ble Change
over the past fifteen years. The recent passage of the De-
ferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACAs) has increased The cost of sustaining the freedoms we so cherish as a
volunteer opportunities at Just Neighbors. The DACA ap- people and a nation are increasingly carried upon the
plies to undocumented youth and young adults aged 15-30 shoulders of the men and women of our Armed
who came to the United States as children. These youth are Forces. Their immense personal cost is only just now being
eligible to apply for a work permit and for deferred action, recognized in our nation through catchwords like Post Trau-
which will prevent their deportation. Additional volunteers matic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Combat Related Stress
are needed during daytime hours Monday through Friday (CRS), as well as seeing our physically wounded warriors
from 9:00am - 5:00pm over the next month to help screen coming home.
callers, review documents and help fill out paper-
work. Ideally, Just Neighbors is looking for volunteers who Their battles are real, the life wounds often deep. Never has
can come to help for at least 8 hours per week. Please a clear path to restoration been more needed, yet found so
contact Rob Rutland-Brown at rob@justneighbors.org if you scarce. Currently, at least one combat veteran takes his
are able to help. own life every day. This is tragic, yet this devastation can
be thwarted - through God's healing power.
“Say to those hearts that are fright- Founded in 2008, Operation Restored Warrior (ORW) is a
ministry of warriors healing warriors. Our trained mili-
ened: Be strong, fear not! Here is tary counselors have discovered a simple but powerful truth
— that psychology reveals and God heals.
your God; he comes with vindica-
We need your help and support. For more information or to
tion; with divine recompense he donate, please visit www.OperationRestoredWarrior.org or
contact St John Neumann parishioner John Guandolo at
comes to save you.” John@OperationRestoredWarrior.org.
(Isaiah 35. 4-5) ower.
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERING St. Michael’s College in
Colchester, VT is offering each parish a $20,000 scholar- DONATE YOUR CAR, help those in need, and
ship over four years. The student must be nominated by receive a tax deduction of $500+! It’s fast, it’s easy, and it
his/her parish, by February 1, 2013. If interested contact requires only one phone call or visit to the Cars for Help
Fr. Tom. For more information, call the coordinator, Mat- website. Cars for Help, a 501(c)3, not-for-profit charity, is
thew Seklecki at 800-SMC-8000 or mseklecki@smcvt.edu. working through various Catholic charities to help alleviate
human suffering. If you would like to donate any vehicle of
yours in any condition, or just have questions, please call
HOMEBOUND OR HOSPITALIZED? Do you
us directly at 630-595-9272. You can also visit us at
www.CarsForHelp.com. With mention of this bulletin, ten
know someone who is unable to come to St John percent of your vehicle donation will go directly to St. John
Neumann for our weekly celebration of Mass and would Neumann Parish.
like to receive the Eucharist at home?
Members of our Homebound ministry visit
many parishioners in their homes or in
nearby senior residences and healthcare
facilities every week. Some parishioners
may be recuperating from illness or
OUR THANKS TO
surgery and just need visits for a short CLOVER SERVICES
time. We visit others on a more
permanent basis. For all, Eucharist and a visit might be PLUMBING, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
a welcome addition to their day. Our parish priests also
try to visit the sick and disabled whenever possible. FOR SPONSORING AN AD
Please help us extend the gift of the Eucharist and our IN OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN
hospitality. If you know of someone we can help, please
call the parish office at 703-860-8510.
