St. John the Apostle Catholic Church

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
Parish Center: 101 Oakcrest Manor Drive, N.E., Leesburg, VA 20176
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception (Little Church): Corner of King and Union Streets
(703) 777-1317 — Fax (703) 771-9016 — www.saintjohnleesburg.org
email: church@stjohnleesburg.com
Pastor: Rev. John P. Mosimann
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Francis J. Peffley,
Priest in Residence: Rev. Andres Fernandez
Candidate for Permanent Diaconate: Mr. Robert Gillispie
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2012
Business Manager: Joseph Ange
Office Manager: Rorie Rossie
Development Director: Ken Tschida
Bookkeeper: Elisa Saraka
Administrative Assistants:
Sonia Castelli (Bilingual )
Dolores Lally
Religious Education Office (703) 777-3891
Director: Ted Spinelli
Asst. Director: Diana Solomon
Youth Ministry Office (703) 777-3892
Director: Sarah Ginther
Liturgical Music Office (703) 777-7847
Director: Lauri Hofstrom
St. John’s Preschool Office (703) 777-7873
Director: Dr. Jane Taylor
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (New Church)
Monday after 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon masses
(Little Church)
Sacrament of Baptism:
Parents must be registered in the Parish, sponsors
must be practicing Catholics. Please call the parish
office to register. Class is scheduled for the first
Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish
Center.
Parish Membership
Welcome to St. John the Apostle. Please register at
the parish office. If you move, kindly let us know.
Sacrament of Marriage:
Couples must contact a priest at least six months in
advance. At least one of the two, to be married, must
be a member of the Parish.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
After Mass on Thursday mornings until Mass on
Friday mornings at the Little Church.
Bulletin Deadline
Notices for the bulletin must be submitted no later
than 9:00 a.m. Monday for the next bulletin. All
articles must be submitted in writing or emailed to
bulletin@stjohnleesburg.com
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Masses:
7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.,
Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m.
Daily Mass (Little Church)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
Special Masses:
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, Latin Extraordinary
Form, 10:30 a.m. in Little Church
Parish Office
The Parish Office is open Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dear Folks,
Congratulations on Sign-Up Sunday. We had many
people sign up to serve in various ministries, groups, and
projects. This is a great step as we continually strive to
fight complacency! I know our lives are overwhelmingly
busy, but the rewards are great when we step out in
faith. I was considering that this is the 7th consecutive
year with a successful sign up Sunday.
Let me thank, especially Kate Trask, her army of lady
helpers / organizers, the Knights of Columbus, and just
the large number of folks that worked to make this
happen. These things don't get pulled off without a lot of
work and we all owe them a debt of gratitude.
I will give you with these words of Pope Benedict in an
2007 address to Volunteers:
"Volunteers want to be asked, they want to be told: "I need you" – "You can do it!" How good it feels to hear
words like these! In their human simplicity, they unwittingly point us to the God who has called each of us into
being and given us a personal task, the God who needs us and awaits our response. Jesus called men and
women, and gave them the courage needed to embark on a great undertaking, one to which, by themselves, they
would never have dared to aspire. To allow oneself to be called, to make a decision and then to set out on a path
– without the usual questions about whether it is useful or profitable – this attitude will naturally bring healing in its
wake. The saints have shown us this path by their lives. It is a fascinating and thrilling path, a path of generosity
and, nowadays, one which is much needed. To say "yes" to volunteering to help others is a decision which is
liberating; it opens our hearts to the needs of others, to the requirements of justice, to the defense of life and the
protection of creation. Volunteer work is really about the heart of the Christian image of God and man: love of God
and love of neighbor."
Brothers and Sisters, you are wanted, needed, appreciated and loved.
Photo Contest Last Chance: a reminder to send me you photos for this year's Photo Contest. Great prizes to be
won! Email me high-resolution copies of the photos (frmosimann@stjohnleesburg.com). Maximum of 10 photos
per person may be entered. And I am thinking perhaps a special prize for the best photo of the New Church as
well!
pax,
Fr Mosimann
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Jb 1:6-22; Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday:
Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Mt 18:1-5, 10
Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Lk 9:57-62
Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Lk 10:1-12
Friday:
Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Lk 10:13-16
Saturday:
Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Lk 10:17-24
Sunday:
Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128; Heb 2:9-11;
Mk 10:2-16 [2-12]
Memorial Bricks are Available
for Purchase
Remember your loved ones or praise God for all His
wonderful deeds. Each brick is engraved with state of
the art laser technology to guarantee long lasting
strength and durability of the engraving. Contact Ken
Tschida at buildingprogram@stjohnleesburg.com or
call the Parish to speak to Ken for an order from and to
order your brick.
Forms will also be at the Prayer Garden Ministry
table this Sunday.
Religious Education
Adult Ed Bible Study
At last! Part II of Jeff Cavins' landmark 24-week DVD study on
salvation history, Ascension Press' Bible Time Line Series, is
coming back to St John's in October! Part I was last Nov. to
April. Part II will begin the week of October 15/16: Michele
Litton will facilitate a Monday night 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM session
and Carol Hertz will facilitate at Tuesday 10:00 AM to 11:30
AM. Want to join midstream and need study materials? Cost is
$40.00. If you already have your study book from Part I, no
charge! Class will meet every other week or 2 times per month,
with some holiday exceptions. Don't miss it! Call or email DRE
Ted
Spinelli
at
703-777-3891,
x
102
or
DRE@stjohnleesburg.com to register or with questions.
"Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ." - St. Jerome
Parish Finances
September 23, 2012
Sunday Collection
$22,036.98
Building Fund/Pledges
$19,717.00
Faith Direct for September
Sunday Collection
$32,082.25
Building Fund/Pledges
$15,766.77
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18th International Week of
Prayer & Fasting:
Healing, Hope and Mercy
Oct. 3-11, 2010
People can participate in many ways in your local
parish communities to include: fasting, attending
daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, praying the
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplets, and Confession.
“Certain evil spirits can only be driven out by
Prayer and Fasting” (Mark 9:29)
Oct. 9th – Conference at Catholic University of
America, Pryzbyla Conference Center, Washington,
DC (speakers include Sondra Abrahams, Susan
Tassone, Colleen Willard, Fr. Michael Lightner, and
Fr. Rick Wendell). Praise & Worship with Dave and
Dawn Kinsman.
Oct. 10th - Awards Banquet at Sheraton Premiere
Tysons Corner McLean, VA and Keynote speaker is
TBD.
Oct. 11th - Eucharistic Prayer Vigil at Basilica of
the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception,
Washington, DC, from 9AM – 6pm (speakers include
Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life, Fr. Clement
Machado, Fr. Jose Hoyos, Sondra Abrahams and
Tim VanDamm). For information on all events and
online registration, go to www.IWOPF.org or call
(703) 707-0799.
Masses for the Week
+ deceased
Monday, October 1
8:30 a.m.: + Publio Vasquez
12:00 noon: NO NOON MASS TODAY
Tuesday, October 2
8:30 a.m.: Michele Litton
12:00 noon: Joan
Wednesday, October 3
8:30 a.m.: + Arthur A. Benneth Jr.
12:00 noon: + Kathleen and John McGovern
Thursday, October 4
8:30 a.m.: + Mary Robinson
12:00 noon: + Rosalie Jack
Friday, October 5
8:30 a.m.: + William Schuble
12:00 noon: Isabella Meyers
Saturday, October 6
9:00 a.m.: 50th Wedding Anniversary for Steve and
Mary Ann Fedor
5:30 p.m.: + Blessed Francis X. Seelos C.S.S.R.
Sunday, October 7
7:00 a.m.: + Connie Olsen
8:30 a.m.: + Dr. John McGovern
10:00 a.m.: + Telise Teyssier Gallino
10:30 a.m.: + Peter Fusco
11:30 a.m.: Reserved
1:00 p.m.: For the People of St. John’s
2:30 p.m.: + Dolores Romo
Ministry Contacts
Altar Servers: Ken Tschida, 703-777-8581
Eucharistic Adoration: Jim Scanlon 703-771-9701 or 703283-6936
Eucharistic Ministers: Rob McCurdy, (703) 771-4638
Fellowship of a Modest Proposal: Bill Atwill
Fellowship Socials - Kathy Calhoun, 703.779.7921
Gabriel Project - Charlotte Chow, 703.443.8478
Pamela Hyatt(Spanish contact), 571.439.2736
Homebound Communion - Michele Litton, 703.669-6255
Homeschool Ministry - Robert Gillispie - 703 842-5496
Knights of Columbus: Tom Hudes, 571-439-2428
Ladies Auxiliary: Katie Maceda, 703.443.1567
Legion of Mary: Kevin Degnan (210) 414-6211
Lectors: Tom O’Dea, 703-777-5964
Money Counters: Tim Blue, 703-771-1924
Mothers in Faith: Becca Hanssen, 703.801.7462
Outreach: Tara Restivo, 703-314-5296
Seniors Group: Ede Matthews , 703-771-7395
Teams of Our Lady: Erin Voorheis 703-777-4132
Ushers: Frank Nauer, 703-443-2704
Walking with Purpose: Bonnie Kniffen, 703-244-1432
Welcome Ministry: Carol Hertz, 703-470-5892
Women’s Group: Karen Hayes, 703-669-1892
Outreach Contacts
Outreach Coordinator - Tara Restivo, 703-314-5296 or
5restivosinvirginia@comcast.net,
Birthright - Stephanie Bidinger, 703-737-3503
Giving Tree - Kathy Fuller, 703.777.8385
Grief, Loss & Family Counseling- Teresa McCarthy, 703777-8099
Immediate Needs - Tara Restivo, 703-314-5296
Ministry for the Aging - Rita Ballou 571-426-2435
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Kathy Calhoun, 703-779-7921
Prison Ministry - Debora Lavin, 703.737.7690
Pro-Life Group - Joan Gorman, 703.723.7840
Special Projects - Tara Restivo, 703-314-5296
Transportation Assistance - Rita Ballou, 571-426-2435
Join Us for Marriage Enrichment Day
October 20th!
Give your marriage the gift of time ~ a day-long
Marriage Enrichment Retreat!
WHEN ~ October 20, 2012, 10am- 5pm
WHERE ~ St Joseph's Parish Hall
Entertaining and engaging speakers will present
topics on communication, understanding your spouse's
needs, building intimacy in your marriage,
and fostering forgiveness.
Enjoy quiet reflection. Lunch will be served.
Sponsored by St Joseph Parish, the women of Regnum
Christi and the Center for Family Development.
COST ~ $45 per couple.
Space is limited and
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Contact Michele Reilly @ michelereilly@aol.com,
Kathy Powers @ 703.437.8888
(kandj.powers@verizon.net) or
Amy Speetjens @ 703.318.7311 (speetjens@verizon.net)
to register or for more information.
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Pray for the sick. . . Samuel Bukovac, William (Skip) Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Classick, Eric Cecchett, Helen
Coughter, Aline Gerard, Michael D. Gorman, Georgianna Gruessing, Mary Charolette Marszalek, Eileen
Matthews, Tom Moore, Claudia Morse-Karzan, Dawn Marie Myers, Jackie Munoz, Ann O’Connell, Don
Phillips, Mary Pond, Patricia Powers, Gordon Redmond, Diane Reed, Lois Slaght, Roberta Stack, Brian
Subach, Donna Walsh, Mr. Tony Laslea, David Laslea, Ida Levy, Fran Shannon, Jack Birge, Kevin Mussman, Elizabeth
Barry, Marie Tousant, Carol Printz, Tammy Leaf, Stephen Hertz, Robin Harvey, Kevin Duarte, Sharon Funk, Reagan
Rose Bischoff, Ivy McDonough, Imelda Murphy, Larry Spallanzani, Michael McLain, Joanne Pastula, Mike March, Mike
Kinney, Ron Leoni, Edward Daigneau, Jeni Zevallos, Julia Lalinde, Stephanie Molla, DL, Rick Solomon, Tim O’Hey,
Meg and Earl Smith, Bryan Cox, Debbie Thomas, Bob Limberger, Jeannine Pappas, Mary Jo Pasquarello, Mary Penn,
Margaret Reisman, Margaret & Dolly Cooper, Mary Hogan, Lisa Clancy, Dr. John Keighley, Pat Haberlein, Mathias
Giordano, Frieda Kern, Jean R., Wilma Augelli, Carolina Lago, Zoe Rowan, William & Sylvia Stovall
Pray for the military.... The men and women serving in our armed forces, and also those civilians
whose work puts them in harms way especially: Lance Corporal Phillip Keffer, USMC stationed in Iraq
near Kirkuk; CSSR, Navy; Spec. Joseph Weeren, US Army, stationed in Baghdad, Iraq; MSGT. Nancy
West, USA, 261st, Signal Brigade Baghdad, Iraq; Cap. Chip Sell, Army officer deployed to Afghanistan,
Jared Cook, Staff Sergeant Specialist, Afghanistan; John Alsred, deployed to Afghanistan, SPC
Jonathan Wells, US Army,; Alex Chicas; US Army, deployed to Afghanistan; Christopher Walker, US Army Special
Forces, deployed to Iraq, Sgt. Branden Pardue, USMC deployed to Afghanistan; Anthony Quaranta, U.S. Army
deployed to Afghanistan
Women's Group
Review and Renew
Fr. Peffley will speak to the Women's Group October 7th at 10
a.m. on the "Papal Line of Succession." He will follow the line of
our Holy Fathers beginning with Jesus handing the keys of the
church to St. Peter on to Benedict XVI.
All women of the parish are invited to attend spiritual and social monthly meetings. Join us at 10 a.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of
each month in classroom 1 & 2 in the parish center. The group
is called Review and Renew as we review our knowledge of articles of our Catholic Faith, Catholic history and traditions and renew our belief and understand. For more information contact
Karen Hayes at 703-669-1892.
40 Days for Life Campaign
The date for the 40 Days for Life Campaign is September 26
through November 5.
The 40 Days for Life Campaign is the
largest, international effort to end abortion through daily prayer,
fasting, and community outreach. Andrea Pearson has signed
our parish up to participate in the prayer vigil at the Amethyst
Health Center (9380 Forestwood Lane, Manassas). The date is
Saturday, October 13, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. To reach Andie, call
(703) 431-4683 or andie1962@aol.com. To learn more about 40
Days for Life, go to www.40daysforlife.com.
CALLING ALL PROLIFERS!!!
Join us this election season to pray the Rosary for the future of our
country and the respect of all lives in it. Come be a witness to your faith!
―When people say the Rosary together it is far more formidable to the
devil than one said privately, because in public prayer it is an army that
is attacking him.‖(-The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis De Montfort)
Everyone is welcome in this army of prayer warriors!
When: 3pm every Saturday from
September 29th to November 3rd
Where: Meet at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Leesburg, VA.
From there we walk less than a half mile into downtown Leesburg.
Keep us in your prayers!
This week at St. John’s
Sunday, September 30
6:00 p.m.: Sr. CYM
Monday, October 1
4:30 p.m.: Jr. CYM
7:00 p.m.: Baptism Class
7:00 p.m.: Jr. CYM
7:00 p.m.: R.C.I.A.
7:00 p.m.: Kantorei
Tuesday, October 2
4:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.: Elem. Religious Ed
7:00 p.m.: Jr. CYM
7:00 p.m.: Legion of Mary
7:00 p.m.: Schola
7:00 p.m.: El Coro
Wednesday, October 3
4:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.: Elem. Religious Ed
7:00 p.m.: 9th grade Confirmation
7:00 p.m.: CYM Leadership Team
7:00 p.m.: Choir
Thursday, October 4
4:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.: Elem. Religious Ed
7:00 p.m.: Virtus Training
Saturday, October 6
9:30 a.m.: Animal Blessing
Sunday, October 7
Parish Picnic
Animal Blessing
Saturday,
October 2nd
9:30 a.m.
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Church
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Attention Young Adults
Fall Vendor Sale
Saturday, November 10th
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 11th
7:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
In order to reserve a table, download a
form from the parish website,
www.stjohnleesburg.com
or stop by the office to pick one up.
All young adults in their 20's and 30's are welcome
to join the Fiat Young Adults. Mark your calendars
for these fall events:
First Friday Devotions St. Theresa Catholic
church on Friday, October 5 at 6:45pm. Meet for
prayer, mass, and dinner at a local restaurant.
Saturday Service Saturday, October 13 9:30am
at LINK food pantry in Herndon
King's Dominion Trip Saturday, October 20 with
St. Mark Young Adults
For more information contact Megan at
fiatyoungadults@gmail.com
KNOW THE ANGELS
Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold
them frequently in spirit. Without being seen, they are
present with you.
—St. Francis de Sales
FORTNIGHT OF FREEDOM QUOTE:
"It is vitally necessary for the very survival of the
American experience to transmit to the next
generation the precious legacy of religious freedom
and the convictions which sustain it."
- Blessed John Paul II
Presented by
Lighthouse Catholic Youth:
Religious Education
Parent Handbooks for elementary grades will be
emailed to all families enrolled in the Religious Education program shortly. Parents should read through the
handbook and print and return the "Parent Acknowledgement form as soon as possible. All information regarding the policies of the Religious Education program
are included in this handbook. If you do not have an
email address registered with office, please let your
child's catechist know so that a hard copy of the hand
book may be provided for you.
Religious Education Inclement Weather Policy
Cancellation of Sessions Due to Inclement Weather
In the event classes need to be canceled due to
snow or other inclement weather, the rule of thumb is to
follow Loudoun County School closures. This only pertains to inclement weather and not teacher work days.
If Loudoun County schools have been canceled,
religious education classes will automatically be canceled. If Loudoun County schools close early, religious
education classes will be automatically canceled. If
Loudoun County schools open late, normally religious
education classes will go on as scheduled.
Parents can also check the parish website stjohnleesburg.org, or call the Office of Religious Education
at 703.777.3891
Written by and for young
people and based on the
Catechism of the Catholic
Church, YOUCAT was the
world's top-selling Catholic
book in 2011. Intended to be
the little yellow "Travel
Guide through the Faith" or
youth catechism, YOUCAT
explains what the Catholic
Church teaches and
provided true answers to some of the toughest
questions confronting young people today. As Dr.
Edward Sri and Jim Beckman share in these inspiring
presentations, the "what" and "why" of the YOUCAT.
Through stories and personal witness, they show us
how the YOUCAT helps us in our life-long journey to
true joy and happiness in Christ.
The YOUCAT is an engaging Catholic catechism in
a question and answer format. It describes in a very
accessible writing style what we believe, how we
celebrate our faith, how we are to live Christian lives,
and how we pray. In the forward of this must have
book, Pope Benedict XVI calls on youth to, "Study the
Catechism" and to "…be more deeply rooted in the
faith than the generation of your parents…"
Parishioner Comments: ―Thank God for YOUCAT!
This talk shows you how you can learn your Catholic
Faith in easy to understand terms and get strong for
Christ!!‖ Julie - Sterling, VA
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