ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 6, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, May 5 8:00 a.m. + John A. Moran by Maria D Antonio 5:00 p.m. + Edmond P. Cahalane by Mary Cahalane Sunday, May 6 7:00 a.m. + Jose Pina by The Bock Family 8:30 a.m. + Deceased members of The Russomanno Family by The Adesso Family 10:00 a.m. + Warren Geurin by The Geurin Family 11:30 a.m. + Minh Tran by The Le Family 1:00 p.m. - Living and Deceased Parishoners of St. Joseph Parish 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. + Gerardo Paulette by Doris Paulette Monday, May 7 6:30 a.m. + Estefana L. Monsale by Hope Chi & Family 8:00 a.m. + Arthur & Yvonne Lavoie by Clair Lavoie Tuesday, May 8 6:30 a.m. + Teodoro Legua by Chris Legua 8:00 a.m. + Richard J. Roszel by Paul Roszel Wednesday, May 9 6:30 a.m. + Christine Stavneak by Bill & Kathy Wemhoff 8:00 a.m. + Elizabeth Nicolini by The Green Family Thursday, May 10 6:30 a.m. + Hal Launders by Jeffrey Fairfield 8:00 a.m. + Phil Gilbert by The Family Friday, May 11 6:30 a.m. + Hal & Ruth Launders by The St. Joseph Parish Family 8:00 a.m. + Dr. William Davidson Saturday, May 12 8:00 a.m. + Corsejo & Dominador Arroyo by Pacita Stewart 5:00 p.m. + Palmer Lewis by John & Barbara Belmont Sunday, May 13 7:00 a.m. + Amelia R. Simpao by Ruth & John Lowry 8:30 a.m. + Connie Furlong by John & Theresa Wood 10:00 a.m. + Anna Sabol by Mary Kirby & Family 11:30 a.m. + Rachel Laughrige by The Laughrige Family 1:00 p.m. + Marjorie Spruill & Mabel Outlaw by Nancy & Tim Outlaw 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass - Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish 5:00 p.m. + Dale McKee by Kathy Reece HOLY COMMUNION: THE BODY AND BLOOD OF THE LORD JESUS As shared in previous bulletin announcements, the parish will begin a pilot period of distributing Holy Communion with both the Body and the Blood of the Lord Jesus. This will be celebrated at the Saturday evening Mass at 5:00 pm beginning May 5, 2018. A short catechesis will be shared with the parishioners prior to the distribution of Holy Communion. Text @64ghk6 to 81010 for updates Tonight, May 6 th our youth night will be focused on sin and the Forgiveness that God gives. For more information email Fr. James at: youthministry@sjcherndon.org New Lector Training: If you feel called to share your faith through proclaiming the Word, call Mark Overberg at (703) 787-9824. New lector training is scheduled in the church on May 19 from 9-10AM. Please note that there will be no confessions on Saturday, May 12th due to First Communion Masses. Parish Advisory Council (PAC) Contact PAC at PAC@sjcherndon.org In Bap sm we are reborn as children of God, made members of His Church, and heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven. With this in mind, we welcome these children of God who were baptized April 29, 2018: Luca Joseph Cassara son of Joseph & Casey; Eleanor Anne Malcolm daughter of Samuel & HeidiAnne Mateo Nicolás Williams son of Matthew & Maria Collections: The weekend of April 29, 2018 Offertory - $ 21,123 plus Faith Direct $ 14,142 Second Collection - Catholic Home Missions $ 5,674 plus Faith Direct $ 3,015 Thank you for your continued support, prayers and kind generosity. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org May 6, 2018 The Parish staff wishes to thank the following parish ministries: We thank our parishioners for their support of the Parish Facility Fund Collection. Your contributions assist us in maintaining and caring for our parish buildings and grounds. Know that we are grateful for your prayers and financial support. We wish to thank the catechists/trainers of the parish s altar servers. Know that we appreciate the time which you and the new altar servers have committed to their training. We look forward to the new altar servers joining this ministry in the parish during the next few months. We thank the members of the Parish Advisory Council (PAC) and Finance Committee. The members of these two ministries provide leadership, insight, and recommendations for the spiritual, sacramental, ministerial, and financial life of the parish. We thank them for the gift of their time, talent, and treasure. Many blessings! We thank the members of the Parish BBQ Planning Committee! They have begun their planning and preparation for our Parish BBQ on Saturday, September 8, 2018. We offer our prayers, support, and encouragement to the planning committee. We thank several ministries of the parish that are found behind the scene of their sharing of their gifts of time and talent for the parish. We thank the counters of the weekly collections, the Church sacristans, and the parishioners who clean the Church after each Mass and every Monday. Know that your ministry is appreciated. We thank our parishioners who donated to our Youth Ministry for Work Camp 2018. Many blessings! PAC NOMINIATIONS - Nominations for membership on the Parish Advisory Council will be accepted in June. If you believe you are called to this ministry, please review the PAC's charter and download an application from the PAC's website at http:// www.sjcherndon.org/parish-advisory-council. Blood Drive is Sunday May 20th 7:45-12:30. Please register to donate using sponsor code 0116 at www.inova.org/ donateblood, at the registration table this weekend, or contact Paul Mich at SJCBloodDrive@aol.com. Walk-ins are accepted. However the longest wait is normally after the 10:00 AM Mass so please come earlier if possible. Religious Education (CCD) Registration for 2018-2019 Registrations for returning and new students for next school year are now available. Catechism classes (CCD) will begin Sept. 9, 2018. Please contact the Religious Education Department at 703-880-4305 for more info or to register. PRIVATE SCREENING OF POPE FRANCIS MOVIE ON SATURDAY, MAY 19TH Come support the new Vatican-supported inspirational film Pope Francis: A Man of His Word at a special private screening on Saturday, May 19th at 7PM at the Regal Countryside Theaters in Sterling on Route 7. To register, please email Mary Brett ASAP at dcmaryesq@aol.com. Cost is only $10. Confirmed reservations are necessary. See the trailer at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=momy8i-ubcy HELP FOR NEW MOTHERS Our parish Gabriel Project ministry is currently serving THREE Gabriel mothers. One of the mothers is due this month, and we want to thank all of the parishioners who answered our bulletin ad so generously in January to help prepare for her baby s birth. We now have another Gabriel mother who is due in November, and a third Gabriel mother who recently delivered a preemie. Please keep all of these mothers and their families in your prayers. We have a growing list of needs which includes diapers (sizes preemie, newborn, 1, 2, & 3), baby girl clothes, and meals for these families. If you would like to make a donation or deliver a meal, please contact Melissa Przybysz at macprzybysz@verizon.net/703-709-7239. Thank you! St. Joseph Ladies Society - Dinner Ladies Night Out - May 17, 2018 Gregorios Tra oria 1428 North Point Village Center, Reston, VA All women of the parish are invited! Reservations are required! Please RSVP by May 14th. For more information or to make a reservation, call Mary Kirby at 703-481-6189 or email: kirbym59@gmail.com.
St. Joseph Catholic Church serving as a YMCA site. IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR SUMMER! May 20, 2018 Sunday After the 7:00 am, 8:30 am, &10:00 am Masses Parish Hall C Free Will Offering As we prepare the youth of our parish to participate in the Diocesan Work Camp 2018, we invite you to join us for a Pancake Breakfast. The breakfast is hosted by the Knights of Columbus and the proceeds from the breakfast will support the parish s participation in Work Camp 2018. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with parishioners as we continue to thank God for the gifts of mercy, faith, and love. When kids experience Y Camp, they experience something new every day. Like the power of a positive mentor, the confidence that comes from trying (and succeeding!), and the importance of healthy, long-lasting friendships. Of course, they don't know this they just think they're having a whole lot of fun! Camp begins June 18 August 24 th. Monday thru Friday For more information, please visit: https://www.ymcadc.org/ locations/ymca-fairfax-county-reston/summer-day-camp/ Vacation Bible School We are very excited to announce our 3 rd annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) here at St. Joseph Catholic Church! This year's theme will be "Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus." It will run from Monday, June 25 th through Friday, June 29 th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Last year we had close to 100 young people participate; this year we are aiming for the same! Last year s VBS was a great success and we had such a fun loving team put together. This year we are offering you the opportunity to join us for yet another exciting VBS year. At VBS we will make memories with singing and dancing, playing games and learning about the Bible and our Catholic Faith, not to mention making crafts and enjoying delicious snacks! Are you willing to help as an Activity Coordinator, Group Leader, or Assistant for one of the following Activity Centers or age Group? Games & Outdoor Activities Arts and Crafts Snacks Kindergarten & 1st Grade 4th & 5th Grade If interested, please call Mr. Reyes Ruiz at 703-880- 4332 or email at rruiz@sjcherndon.org. First Holy Communion Mass - May 12 @ 9:30 am (Religious Education Students) First Holy Communion Mass - May 12 @ 12:00 pm (St. Joseph School Students) First Holy Communon Mass - May 19 @ 1:00 pm (Spanish Religious Education Students) St. Joseph School Mass and May Crowning St. Joseph Catholic Church Friday, May 18, 9:00 am - 10:00 am Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 1:30 pm
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone # 703-880-4300 HERNDON, VIRGINIA SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 6, 2018 PAC EXSUM (Cont d ) Property Purchase The purchase of the Price House to the parish was finalized on March 19, 2018. Physical Security of the Grounds The Town of Herndon Police will visit the SJC campus to make recommendations to keep us safer. Three ushers attended Diocesan security training. The Parish and School staff have completed their studies for the appropriate security of the SJS/Religious Education students and staff. The Police and other safety officers have recommended the placement of barriers in front of the church to prevent access for a car or truck to drive up to or into the church. They also made a few recommendations regarding the front office of the parish/school office. School Leadership Three listening sessions have been completed. The notes from the listening sessions have been shared with the SJS Search Committee. Information has continued to be shared with the parish/school community. The Search Committee will have its first meeting next week and start the selection process as outlined by the Office of Catholic Schools. PAC Emails Received an email that a parishioner would not like barriers in front of the church, and would like to convert the Pine House to a Senior Asst. Living facility there are no Catholic run assisted living places in the area. Please join the Catholic Business Network, Dulles Chapter on Tuesday, May 8th featuring speaker Greg Switaj, president of Jersey Mikes subs Networking, general business, speaker, food and drink. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Call 703-318-3282 or email Tom@visualimpactprod.com. Cost: $20Location: Re/Max Premier 44675 Cape Court #110, Ashburn, VA. Camp Broadway Drama Bootcamp Art Explorer Camp Arts & Crafts Fun Camp July 9-20, 2018 Offered in Burke and Manassas Get More Information and Register at www.spotlightsummercamps.com 2018 Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors The Knights of Columbus, St. Elizabeth Bayley Seton Assembly #1781, has established a Scholarship Grant program to provide a onetime grant of financial assistance to qualified, graduating seniors from our parishes who have demonstrated service to his/her community, academic achievement, and plans to pursue higher education. The Scholarship Grant has been set at $1000 and up to two awards will be made for 2018. Visit https://tinyurl.com/seton1781 for details and application. Applications due May 19, 2018. Divine Mercy Care s Interdenominational Infant Memorial Service will be held at Truro Anglican Church on Saturday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. This free service is for all families who have lost a child to miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, infant death etc. RSVP at divine mercycare.org. St. Joseph Catholic Parish Advisory Council (PAC) April 19, 2018 Present: Fr. Tom, Mark Overberg, Greg Bengzon, Marylou Bergeron, Elizabeth Vargas, Terry McNulty, Steve Anderson, Cheryl Wilson, Tom Reilly, Jeanne Nappier Not Present: Cindi Conroy & Frank Bowen New Agenda Items BLA -- The parish achieved 111% of its fundraising goal with 20% of the parish's registered members' participating. YMCA Summer camps at St. Joseph will start right after SJS school year ends. Census of Masses for Lenten Season The friars are studying if the 12:15 p.m. Mass during Lent is needed. The average attendance was 20 people. Since the parish began the Lenten 12:15 pm Mass, several surrounding parishes have begun to offer a 12:00 or 12:15 pm on a regular basis. Permanent Baptism Font Fr. Tom and Danny Rucker have met with a liturgical architect to study the replacement of the tiles in the vestibule, carpeting in the Church, the colors of the paint for the interior of the Church, improvement of interior lighting as preventive maintenance, and the possibility of the placement of a permanent baptismal font. With the Bishop s permission, the baptismal font could be placed in the back of the church. This would require 4 pews in one section of the back of the Church to be removed. Other items The Spanish community will provide information to create a Spanish Apostolate tab on the parish website. The Baby Bottle drive for HOPE raised $17,000. May 20 th is the pancake breakfast The Knights of Columbus and the Youth Group will help run it. This is the last year that the Herndon Festival will be in downtown Herndon. The change will eliminate the Youth Group's fundraiser that helped festival goers park in the parish parking lot. The Parish BBQ is Sept. 8 th : please mark your calendars; many volunteers will be needed. The recent Polka Mass was a great hit and was lots of fun. The parish received wonderful press coverage from the Catholic Herald. Continuing Agenda Items PAC Membership Applications for new members are due by June 30. The bulletin announcements will continue weekly through the end of June. Communion Under 2 Species The pilot will start on May 5th at the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass. One member suggested reminding parishioners how to take Communion under 2 species and EMs how to properly distribute it. Elizabeth Vargas said 26 EMs from the Spanish Community can help as well. Parking Lot Lighting The lights have been ordered and should be put up in June/July. PAC Member Calls Information for 30 new parishioners was distributed to six PAC members, so they can call and welcome the parishioners to the parish.