THIS WEEK AT SJN... - Saint John Neumann Catholic Community

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
PARISH STAFF
(NOTE: Please use the 703 area code for all numbers.)
CLERGY
Pastor:
Rev. Thomas E. Murphy, OSFS
860-8510 x143
Parochial Vicar:
Rev. Donald J. Heet, OSFS
Rev. Robert A. Mancini, OSFS
860-8510 x157
860-8510 x145
In Residence:
Rev. William N. Dougherty, OSFS
860-8510 x144
Permanent Deacons:
Deacon Dennis A. Holley
Deacon John A. Wagner
860-8510 x222
860-8510 x321
ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assist.
Office Secretary
Office Secretary
Hispanic Coordinator
Bulletin Editor
Accountant
Parish Nurse
Facilities Manager
Custodian
Custodian
Sandra McCarthy 860-8510 x159
Beth Farmer
860-8510 x511
Maria Tumolo
860-8510 x140
Celia Sandoval 860-8510 x353
Ludy Rauber
390-2353
Email: bulletin@saintjn.org*
Pat Rau
860-8510 x142
Susan Infeld, RN
390-2349
Email: sinfeld@saintjn.org
Mark Gosselin
860-8510 x343
Sylvia Payne
860-8510 x307
Douglas Alvarado
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
Director of Music
C J Capen
Coordinator of Liturgy Patty Bartnick
Secretary
Pat Gilbertson
390-2352
860-6151
860-6150
FAITH FORMATION
Director
Pre K-8
Youth Minister 9-12
Secretary
Secretary
Mary B. Lyons
Laurie Hertneky
Doug Johnson
Silvia Bustamante
Patty Kwapniewski
860-2815
390-2340
390-2345
860-6141
390-2348
860-6147
OUTREACH
Director of Outreach
Young Adult Ministry
Sue Colyer
860-6149
Jordan Gorzalski 860-8510 x171
COUNCIL CHAIRS
Pastoral Council
Finance Council
Jackie Garcia
860-8510 x312
Email: sjn.pc@saintjn.org
Patricia Maloney
860-6310
Email: sjn.fc@saintjn.org
PASTORAL CARE
INFANT BAPTISM: Call to register for the Baptism Class, offered
monthly. English 703-860-8510; Spanish 703-860-8510, x353.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA):
Please call Mary Lyons, 703-390-2340, to inquire about becoming
Catholic.
MARRIAGE: Begin preparation with one or our parish priests at
least six months before the desired marriage date.
SICK: Please call the office if you know of someone who is
hospitalized, seriously ill, or home-bound.
*Please Note: Material for the bulletin must be submitted no
later than Thursday, ten days prior to the intended
publication date.
THIS WEEK AT SJN...
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
No RE Classes
Sunday Coffee: 8:30am; Auditorium
ARE Adults: 8:30am; Auditorium
RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room
Shawl Ministry: 2:00pm; Conference Room
Spanish Prayer Group: 2:30pm; B1
Young Adults Saints Study: 4:00pm; Conference Room
High School Teens: 6:15pm; Auditorium
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
No RE Classes
Presidents’ Day Holiday
No Scheduled Activities
No 12:10 Mass
Parish Office Closed all Day
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
No RE Classes
French Conversation: 9:30am; A2
Hypothermia Prevention: 7:00pm; Conference Room
Legion of Mary: 7:30pm; B2
RCIA Catechumenate: 7:30pm; A1, A2
RCIA Inquiry: 7:30pm; Bridal Room
Knights of Columbus Social: 8:00pm; Auditorium
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
No RE Classes
Paul of Tarsus With Father Bob: 10:00am; Auditorium
Angel Choir: 5:00pm; Music Room
Children’s Choir: 5:30pm; Music Room
JustFaith: 7:00pm; A1/A2
Legión de María: 7:00pm; B4
Paul of Tarsus With Father Bob: 7:00pm; Auditorium
Finance Council Meeting: 7:00pm; Conference Room
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Life After Sunday: 7:00pm; B1
Zumba 101 For Divine Love Chapel at Niño Jesús: 7:00pm;
A1/A2
Pro Life: 7:30pm; B4
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Mothers’ Group Bible Study: 10:00am; Conference Room
Zumba For Divine Love Chapel at Niño Jesús: 6:00pm; A1/A2
Spanish Young Adults: 6:30pm; Bridal Room
Young Adults Movie Night: 7:00pm; Youth Room
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Brown Bag Sunday
Car Raffle Ticket Sales After Mass
Spanish Prayer Group: 6:00pm; de Sales Chapel
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
RE Classes
Brown Bag Sunday
Car Raffle Ticket Sales After Masses
Sunday Coffee: 8:30am; Auditorium
RCIA Dismissal: 10:00am; Conference Room
Youth Catechumenate: 10:00am; Youth Room
Newcomers’ Tour #1: 10:30am
Newcomers’ Tour #2: 12:30pm
Confirmation Commitment Meeting: 1:00pm; de Sales Chapel
Spanish Prayer Group: 2:30pm; B1
Young Adults Saints Study: 4:00pm; Conference Room
High School Teens: 6:15pm; Youth Room
THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
DEAR PARISHIONERS:
Recently the United Nations Committee on the
Rights of the Child took the Church to task in a
very public manner, and in a way never done to
any other country on any issue affecting children. There is
no doubt the criticism of the Church in regard to the
protection of children in the past is warranted and there is
much hurt left behind in the lives of many who were
impacted by Church people. The condemnation of this U.N.
committee makes no mention as to what the Church has
been doing in the last decade to remedy the situations
caused by its failed approach in the past. I would say there
is no other agency or group doing what the Church is
presently doing to protect children. This failure to mention
the remedial approach of the Church to these terrible acts
of the past is a blatant attack on the past as well as the
present. While it is deserved for the past, the dismissal of
present actions of the Church reflects a strong bias against
the Church by those who compose membership on this
committee. Several officials of the Vatican testified before
them to identify the actions taken by the Church to address
these concerns, yet not a word of recognition of this was
given in the committee’s final report. To me this type of bias
clouds the deserved criticism by shrouding it in a position
incapable of recognizing some of the positive consequential
actions taken.
Not only did the committee address the specific concerns in
regard to the welfare of children, but it called for a doctrinal
change in regard to the Church’s position on contraception,
abortion, sexuality, etc. To me this proves the committee
overstepped its bounds and entered into doctrinal areas of
the life of the Church that are inappropriate for this
committee’s purview. Some faithful Catholics have adopted
positions contrary to what the Church teaches in regard to
these areas and that is not the issue; the issue is how a
political entity could feel they have a right to demand the
Church change its position on areas considered part of the
official teaching of the Church. The coming Synod on
Family Life in the Fall of this year will undoubtedly call us as
Church to reflect seriously about our positions on many
areas affecting Family Life, but that is a discussion for the
Church and no international political body has the right to
make such demands on us. I believe we need to read the
signs of the times but that does not mean that what is
culturally acceptable should be the basis on which we build
our belief structure.
Father Tom
WE PRAY for those who have died, especially
Ruthanne Lodato; and Jay Snyder, husband of
Jane and father of Kirk and Hellie.
Prayer and Liturgy
WE WELCOME
those who have recently
entered into our faith through the waters of
Baptism: Jack Baker Chevalier, son of Brian and
Lauren; Margaret Rose Dean, daughter of
Richard and Elizabeth; Grayson Matthew Walsh,
son of Matthew and Kristin.
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS:
Sirach 15:15-20;
Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34;
1 Corinthians 2:6-10;
Matthew 5:17-37
Today the Responsorial Psalm tells us “Blessed are they
who follow the law of the Lord.” St. Francis de Sales
elaborates on this intention:
How do we “follow the law of the Lord” so as to live well?
First, we must purify all our intentions as far as we can. We
must make a firm purpose to use the day well for the
intention of living as best we can in conformity with God’s
ways. Anticipate what tasks, transactions and occasions for
serving God you may meet today. What temptations will you
be exposed to, such as anger, self-centered love, or some
other irregularities? Carefully prepare yourself to avoid,
resist, and overcome whatever might hinder you from
authentically living Jesus.
To follow the law of the Lord, first make a holy resolution to
grow in the love Jesus exemplified. To prepare yourself to
put this resolution into practice, ask our Savior to help you
make the best use of the means available to you to grow in
holy love, and serve Him. Admit that you alone cannot carry
out your decision to avoid evil and do the good that God
desires of you. Hold your heart in your hands, and offer it
with your good desires to Our Savior. Ask Him to take your
heart under His protection and strengthen it so to grow in
His authentic love.
To follow the law of the Lord, train yourself to pray. Receive
the sacraments often. As you perform the important tasks of
your vocation, never forget to practice humility, gentleness,
patience, and simplicity, virtues that grow like flowers at the
foot of the Cross.
As you care for your family with all the diligence required,
bring these souls to love God by infusing good inspirations
into their hearts. Great opportunities to serve God rarely
present themselves but little ones are frequent. As you
carry out your responsibilities so that they give glory to God,
all your activities, even eating, drinking, sleeping or
recreation, will be done in the name of God, who leads you
to authentic wholeness through Jesus Christ.
(Adapted from the writings of St. Francis de Sales)
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
CARE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL CHURCH
SATURDAY
5:00pm
SUNDAY
7:30am
9:30am
11:30am
1:30pm
5:00pm
MONDAY
9:00am
FEBRUARY 15
Milagrosa Rodriguez Chico †
FEBRUARY 16
Bernie and Leanna Kelly ††
Warren Ambrose †
Vincent de Paul Kane, Jr. †
People Of The Parish
John and Edna Pfeifer †
FEBRUARY 17
Robert Gould †
No 12:10 Mass
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 18
6:30am
Patrick Burke †
9:00am
Luke McGuire †
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19
9:00am
Katherine Stevens †
12:10pm
Margaret Genovese †
THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 20
6:30am
Herb Harms †
9:00am
Barbara Wozney †
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 21
9:00am
Barbara Wozney †
12:10pm
Dennis McArver †
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 22
5:00pm
Jere Richardson †
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 23
7:30am
Ann Toussaint †
9:30am
Art Donovan†
11:30am
Grace Braidy †
1:30pm
People of the Parish
5:00pm
John O’Hara †
UPCOMING SPECIAL LITURGIES
Sunday, February 16th
9:30am
Baptism
Sunday, February 16th
11:30am
RCIA Rite of
Reception
5:00pm
Baptism
Saturday, February 22nd
PRAY FOR A PRIEST DAILY
We continue our
daily prayers for the priests in our diocese by praying for:
February 17th
Reverend Tarsicio Buitrago
February 18th
Reverend Jason C. Burchell
February 19
th
Reverend Richard T. Carr
February 20
th
Reverend Mark F. Carrier
February 21
st
Reverend Thomas B. Cavanaugh
February 22nd
February 23
rd
Reverend In Joon Chung
Reverend Kenneth Cienik, S. A.
Could
each of us pitch just a little bit to help maintain the order
and cleanliness of our church? As a reminder, there is to
be no food, drink or toys in the church, with the exception
of the nursery or cry room. After Mass has ended and
before you Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord, please
take a quick look around and replace any worship aids you
may have used in the hymnals, put the hymnals back in
their slots and remove any bulletins or other items that
might be in your pews. This will ensure that the people who
come to worship behind you will find the church in the same
condition you expect it to be when you arrive for Mass.
Thank you for your cooperation.
PLEASE PRAY
for those who have asked for our
prayers: Larry Clandorf; Rosalie Iadarola; and for all who
are sick.
When you call to add a name to our prayer list, please
leave your name and number as a contact and let us know
what the illness is. Before calling, please be sure you have
spoken to the person or a member of the family about
adding their name—we do not want to inadvertently
disregard someone's desire for privacy.
Names of those who are sick or injured will be kept on the
list for three weeks unless you specifically request a shorter
period of time or call to ask that the name be removed.
Boldface type is used for names that are new to the list
this week.
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS:
Next weekend
we celebrate The Seventh Sunday Of Ordinary Time.
Please prepare for Mass and the Homily by reflecting on
these texts from God’s Word:
Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-1
Because Israel belongs
exclusively to the God of the covenant, its morality must
conform to the holiness of God. The community of the
Lord is founded upon mutual respect and love. Hatred,
vengeance and rancor are banned.
Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 The Lord Is Kind And
Merciful
Even among the people of Israel love of
neighbor and forgiveness were essential to observing the
law. The model of forgiveness, the psalmist reminds us, is
the Lord Himself who “forgives all your iniquity.”
1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Hatred divides people. The
clawing dependence of individuals on any particular
preacher or teacher can destroy the cohesiveness of the
Christian community. We find our unity in Christ alone,
the supreme wisdom of God.
Matthew 5:38-48 There is a justice higher than the law
of revenge, a joy greater than simple fulfillment of one’s
obligations, a love broader than concern for one’s friends.
Jesus calls us to the perfect and all-encompassing love of
the heavenly Father.
THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WE NEED YOUR BLESSED PALMS!
The
ashes that will be used to mark your
forehead with the Sign of the Cross on
Ash Wednesday come from burning
the blessed palms that you received
and saved from Palm Sunday last
year. A very large basket labeled
“Palms” will be in the narthex from
Saturday, February 22nd through Sunday, March 2nd. Please
bring your palms from last year so that we can include them
in the burning.
RCIA RITE
OF RECEPTION This is a very
special weekend for Christopher Porter and his family and a
joyful occasion for our parish. Chris will be received into the
Catholic faith through the Rite of Reception into Full
Communion of the Catholic Church this Sunday at the
11:30am Mass. Chris and his wife, Laura, are the parents of
Noah and are expecting another child this spring.
Previously baptized in another Christian faith tradition and
thus already one with us in the Body of Christ, Chris will
now make a Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church and
receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
Skipp Maiden has accompanied him for the past several
months as he has deepened his understanding of the
Catholic faith and become more involved in the life of our
community. Let us pray for Chris and all our current
catechumens and candidates and help them to continue to
find love and support in our parish.
Parish Information
PARISH LENTEN MISSION
Please mark your
calendar and plan to attend our Parish Mission on Sunday,
March 16th through Wednesday, March 19th at 7:30pm.
More information about the mission will appear in the
bulletin in the coming weeks."
BROWN
BAG WEEKEND IS COMING! The
Cornerstones van will be in our parking lot next weekend,
February 22nd - 23rd. If each of us would bring just a few
non-perishable food items we will help stock the
Cornerstone Pantry for the weeks ahead. Thank you for
your continuing generosity.
NEWCOMERS
TOUR Are you new to our parish,
with questions about our community that you would like
answered? We will hold an informal discussion and a brief
walking tour of our facility next Sunday, February 23rd after
the 9:30 and 11:30am Masses. We will begin our tour in the
Narthex outside the de Sales Chapel doors. Sue Colyer
and Wanda Cooke will acquaint you with our building and
answer questions. Please come that we may welcome you,
and feel free to bring your children! Contact Sue at 703-860
-6149 or scolyer@saintjn.org.
PAUL VI HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES
HONOR ROLL! Nine St. John Neumann parishioners
have been named to the second quarter honor rolls at Paul
VI High School. Drew Boland, Olivia Marcey, Kevin
O’Callaghan and Katelan Young were named to the
Principal’s Honor Roll. Among those named to the Honor
Roll are parishioners Patrick Gyenis, Meredyth Marcey,
Haley Tacogue, Mitchell Walton and Christopher
Walton. Congratulations to these hard-working students;
we are very proud of your accomplishment.
BETTER GET THIS
SPECIAL WEEK ON
YOUR CALENDAR! This
summer's Vacation Bible
School will be held Monday,
July 7th - Friday, July 11th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The
theme is Weird Animals, Where Jesus’ Love Is One-of-aKind, and we want you to join us! Camper registration
(rising 1st grade through rising 8th grade) and volunteer
registration (rising 9th grade through adult) will begin in
March. Block this week off, and stay tuned for more
information about registration.
COOKIE BAKERS URGENTLY NEEDED
FOR KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY
“For I was hungry and you gave me food . . .
in prison and you visited me”
(Matthew 25:35-36)
Parishioners who will take part in a four-day retreat
beginning Monday March 3rd for inmates at the Powhatan
Correctional Center, a men’s prison near Richmond, need
your help bringing Christ to this prison. They are looking for
cookie bakers willing to help them reach their goal of 200
dozen to add to the 3,000 total needed for the retreat
taking place from March 3rd - 6th. Families, individuals, RE
classes, other SJN ministry groups can help these
imprisoned men know they are not forgotten through this
small but very powerful good deed. The cookies are
needed no later than Friday, February 28th. For more
information and specific directions for cookie baking (they
have to be done a certain way!) or for making posters
reminding the prisoners of God’s love and forgiveness,
please email or call Bill Eager at artbyeager@gmail.com
(703-899-4304),
or
Pat
Schambach
at
pat.schambach@gmail.com (571-218-9787).
All help will be gratefully accepted. You might also consider
praying throughout that week for all the participants at the
retreat. Please don’t underestimate how powerful a prayer
or a dozen cookies are in the life of an inmate. What you
do often is the first sign of God’s love that an inmate has
experienced. Everything matters!
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
NEW BEREAVEMENT GROUP
St. John Neumann
is offering an eight-week bereavement support group for
people coping with the loss of a loved one beginning
Wednesday, March 26th. This support group will be
interactive, focusing on the tasks of mourning. The group
will meet from 7:00 - 8:30pm in the Conference Room.
Group size is limited to eight participants; materials will be
provided. For additional information and registration, please
contact
Kathleen
Sebek,
MSW ,
at
sebekkathleen@gmail.com.
HEALTH MINISTRY CORNER
Last Sunday
afternoon, we served 21 parishioners at our first Blood
Pressure Screening of 2014! It was a pleasure to serve
these individuals and confirms that our parishioners are
indeed concerned about their heart health. Please mark
your calendars and plan to join us as we hold additional
screenings on May 18th, August 24th, and November 9th.
Each screening will be announced in a bulletin close to the
screening date. We will be waiting for you!
GROWING
IN
FAITH TOGETHER (GIFT)
IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS In early December, we
introduced you to GIFT, a ministry created specifically to
address a concern that surfaced in our parish CARA Study,
where due to our size, parishioners expressed feelings of
“being lost in the crowd” or unconnected. The goal of this
new ministry is to establish parish groups within the
neighborhoods in which you live. This aims to be wherever
parishioners are—including Ashburn, Centreville, Chantilly,
Herndon, Leesburg, Oakton, Potomac Falls, Reston, and
Vienna—wherever registered parishioners live. The initial
meeting of each group has a social agenda and
introductions. The group may then decide if they wish to
continue to meet and for what purpose.
GIFT is currently being piloted with volunteer hosts and
facilitators. Based on the volunteers’ neighborhoods,
parishioners are invited by postcards from the parish to
come to a social gathering, with a request for an RSVP to
the host/facilitator. The pilot is expected to end in March
and plans are to expand the process into many more
neighborhoods with many volunteer hosts and facilitators. If
you have questions, please contact Mary Lyons at
mlyons@saintjn.org or 703-390-2340.
Fellowship
ONGOING FELLOWSHIP
As we
work through this seemingly never-ending freezing cold
weather, ice, and scattered snow showers remember that
as we turn a page each day on our calendars, our annual
Mardi Gras is coming closer. Did you already put Tuesday
evening, March 4th on your calendar? Once again, the High
School Teen Ministry is teaming up with the Knights of Columbus to tickle your palate, beginning at 5:30pm in the
Auditorium. Get ready for some pre-Lent fun!
SJN:

Sunday Coffee Join us for coffee, juice, muffins, and
fellowship each Sunday from 8:30—11:30am. All are
welcome!

9:00am Daily Mass and Fellowship: Following Mass
in the Chapel, join us in the Bridal Room for coffee and
cookies.

Mothers’ Group: Join us for weekday or evening/
weekend playgroups, nights out, and more.
Membership is open to all caregivers of small children.
Membership is free, and participation is voluntary in all
group activities. The Membership Coordinator is
Michelle Bergstresser, who can be reached at
michelle.bergstresser@gmail.com or 703-424-1862.

Young Adults: If you are in your twenties or thirties
and are looking for a community to socialize, do service
and pray with, then come join us! For more information,
email Jordan Gorzalski at jgorzalski@saintjn.org.

Knights of Columbus: Are you a male, age 18 years
or older and a practicing Catholic, and wish to embark
on a journey that emphasizes faith, fraternity, and
fellowship with a real commitment to service in our
community? If so, please consider becoming a member
of the K of C Family of Man Council #7566. Take that
first step and contact us at info@kofc7566.us.

Shawl Ministry: On alternate Sunday afternoons we
gather to pray, talk, and create beautiful handmade
shawls for those who are ill or grieving. Contact Teresa
Westhues at 703-969-8430 to join or request a shawl.
“I love to think of nature as an unlimited
broadcasting station, through which God speaks to
us every hour, if we only will tune in.”
George Washington Carver
50+ CLUB ACTIVITIES:
The 50+ Club will start the new year with some very
interesting events, for which more information will be
provided in later bulletins. For now, you might want to
make note of these dates on your calendars.

MARDI GRAS IS GETTING CLOSER
AT
Wednesday, February 26th: We will head north to
visit the H. P. Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical
Gardens of Baltimore. The
conservatory was opened in
1888 and has distinct
greenhouses with varied
environments, allowing the
growth of plants from every part
of the world. Following our visit, we will gather at the
Eicherkranz Restaurant, where we will enjoy a
German lunch.
(continued)
THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
50+ CLUB ACTIVITIES (CONT’D)
.
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PAUL
Wednesday, March 12th: Today we will drive into the
District of Columbia to participate in a tour of the
Washington National Cathedral, dedicated to serving
people of all faiths and perspectives. Later we will visit
one of our favorite lunch spots, the Old Ebbitt Grill,
Washington’s oldest bar and restaurant.
Friday, March 21st: This evening we will co-host the
Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper.
Wednesday, March 26th: With expectations for
weather a little warmer, we will
travel to Harper’s Ferry, WV.
Harpers Ferry is located at the
confluence of the Shenandoah
and Potomac Rivers. At the
Historical National Park, we will
learn more about the rich history
of this area. Our luncheon venue will be Gavin’s
Tavern at the Cliffside Inn, featuring a fantastic view of
the river.
October Mediterranean Cruise There are still a few
vacancies available for the October 30th - November
13th Rome and Western Mediterranean Cruise Tour.
Join with many of us as we begin our cruise in Rome
and visit other sites in Italy, Monte Carlo, France,
Spain, Sicily, and Tunisia. If you are interested call
Fran and Ed Grace at 703-620-9488 or email them at
fdgrace@aol.com
OF TARSUS: With Father Bob
Mancini, OSFS St. Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles:
his background, an introduction to his letters,
and his theology. This series is being offered on
Wednesday mornings (at 10:00am) and
evenings (at 7:00pm) in the auditorium on
February 19th, and 26th and March 12th, 19th, and 26th.
CENTERING PRAYER
Centering
Prayer is the name given to an ancient
practice of meditation within he Christian
tradition. In Centering Prayer you move
beyond words and images to a form of
interior prayer beyond thoughts and
senses. The purpose is to open yourself up to the presence
of the God who is both within you and transcends you.
Facilitators are Deacon Dennis Holley and parishioner
Frank Sasinowski. Sessions will be held Thursday March
6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, in the church. You may attend any
or all four of these evenings.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (AGAPE)
Doug Johnson
703-860-6141
djohnson@saintjn.org
For more information on upcoming events, call Ed Geiger
at 703-620-0659 or Pat Bossie at 703-620-3747.
UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL TEEN EVENTS
Faith Formation
 Sunday, February 23rd - High School Teen Night:
6:15pm; Auditorium
Mary B. Lyons, Director
703-390-2340
mlyons@saintjn.org
“WELCOME
CATHOLICS
HOME”
FOR
HIGH SCHOOL TEEN NIGHT
RETURNING
Thinking about returning to the
practice of the Catholic faith? Do you have questions
or concerns about what to do next or whether this is
where you belong? WELCOME HOME is a sixweek parish series to assist you in this process. Brochures are
in the hallway; all are welcome. Contact Mary Lyons.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
(RCIA) Are you feeling at home at St. John Neumann?
Interested in becoming a Catholic? Do you have questions?
A group of Inquirers meets on Tuesday evenings at the
parish. This is an opportunity to share questions and to find
out what it means to be Catholic. If you are interested in
joining the Inquiry phase of RCIA, contact Mary Lyons.
Join us Sunday,
February 23rd, for food, fellowship, faith sharing, meeting
new friends and having lots of fun! This will be a great
opportunity to learn more about our Catholic faith and
values, share snacks, and enjoy fellowship. All high school
teens and their parents are welcome to join us to continue
our faith journey together.
Bring a friend; friends do not have to be members of our
parish or Catholic. If you have not yet registered for the
High School Teen Ministry, a registration form is available
on the parish website at www.saintjn.org or at the Faith
Formation Office. You don’t need to be registered to attend.
SJN HIGH SCHOOL TEEN MINISTRY E-MAIL LIST:
Contact Doug Johnson at djohnson@saintjn.org if you wish to be
placed on the SJN High School Teen Ministry e-mail list. This is a
great way to learn the latest information on events, programs and
opportunities to serve in our high school youth program.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH
RESTON, VIRGINIA
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
PRESIDENTS’ DAY WORD SEARCH
Find the hidden names of U.S. Presidents.
See if you can find them all!
THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Around the Diocese
BISHOP LOVERDE ADDRESSES VIRGINIA’S
MARRIAGE LAW Subsequent to Virginia Attorney
General Mark Herring’s decision not to defend Virginia’s
marriage law, Bishop Loverde and Richmond Bishop
Francis DeLorenzo issued a joint Op-Ed originally featured
in the “Virginian-Pilot” newspaper. The “Arlington Catholic
Herald” of February 6th also carried this article. If you
missed it and are interested in what the bishops had to say,
you can find the article at this site: http://
www.c atholic herald.com /categor y/bis hopscolum ns/
browse.html.
LIVE JESUS 2014
St. Francis de Sales wrote, "I have
wished to engrave and inscribe on
your heart this holy, sacred maxim:
Live Jesus!' Pope Francis has said,
"Being a Christian means having a
living relationship with the person of
Christ, it means 'putting on Christ',
being conformed to Him." Two men,
one the Father of Salesian
Spirituality, the other a Jesuit, living
more than 400 years apart, sharing the same vision of how
we should live our lives! They have more in common than
just their names!
How perfect, then, that this year's “Live Jesus” event will
showcase these two individuals who are so important in the
history of our church. How can we find a meaningful and
game-changing way to live the Gospel in today's world,
using the advice of St. Francis de Sales and Pope Francis?
Come and learn more during this Lenten Morning of
Reflection at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on
Saturday, March 15th beginning at 8:00am. The main
presenters will be Reverend Peter Folan, SJ and Reverend
Kevin Nadolski, OSFS. The second presentation will
feature two brothers from Toledo, Reverend Michael
Newman, OSFS (ordained in 2009) and Reverend Joseph
Newman, OSFS (ordained in 2013). The morning will
conclude with Mass. Please register online by visiting http//
www.oblates.org and clicking on the Live Jesus icon.
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FIRST EUCHARIST CLOTHING DONATION
PROJECT St. Mark’s Girl Scout Troop 2670 will be
collecting gently used and new First Eucharist dresses,
veils, blazers, dress slacks, ties, and girls' and boys' dress
shoes to support the First Communicants at St. Martin of
Tours parish in Washington, DC. St. John Neumann is
willing to support this drive. A donation box will be located
in our parish hallway from February 15th until March 15 th.
Please direct questions to Karen Clerici at
jmclerici@msn.com or (703)795-4257.
FALL PILGRIMAGE TO SWITZERLAND AND
FRANCE Join Father Mike Gallagher on September 2nd13th, visiting Geneva, Annecy, Avignon, Lourdes and Paris.
For a full itinerary and registration brochure visit:
www.syversentouring.com/gallagherfrance or call Caroline
at 1-800-334-5425. Those who register before March 1st will
receive a discount of $200.00.
2014 CATHOLIC CHARITIES BALL
This year,
the theme for the Arlington Diocese Catholic Charities Ball
is “Light The Way, Twilight in Argentina”, reflective of the
light of hope that the spirit of charity brings to people in
need of support and assistance. To honor Pope Francis
and his desire to serve the poor, the ball will have an
Argentinian theme with a special menu, dancing, and raffle
prizes. For the first time, the live auction prizes at the ball
will include a trip to Rome and many other unique items.
The Ball will be held on Friday, February 21 st, at 7:00pm, at
the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. For more information
about sponsorships, the raffle or to register for the event,
visit www.ccda.net.
THE 2014 DIOCESAN SCIENCE
NEEDS JUDGES Individuals with a
FAIR
science
background are needed to judge seventh and eighth grade
student research projects for the 2014 Science Fair on April
12th from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Paul VI High School in
Fairfax. These projects encompass botany, health,
chemistry, zoology, behavioral science, engineering,
physics, math and other areas of life and physical science.
If you are interested, contact Janet Vetrano of the Office of
Catholic Schools at 703-841-2560.
SJN Weekly Stewardship
STEWARDSHIP REMINDER
This time of year,
many of you are printing your annual stewardship
statement for tax purposes. Please remember you need to
put your envelope number on your checks in order for us to
accurately credit you for your donations. Thank you.