ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE TIME, TALENT & TREASURE

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1 ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE TIME, TALENT & TREASURE Updated October 2012

2 Solemn Dedication August 3,

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS The following is a summary of opportunities at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church: Share your Time, Talent and Treasure: MINISTRIES 4-5 FINANCIAL SUPPORT: 6 OFFERTORY GIVING 6 UPON THIS ROCK CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 6 MEMORIAL & HONORARIUM PROGRAM 7 PRICE LIST 8-9 DESCRIPTIONS OF AVAILABLE ITEMS COMMITMENT FORM 14 MEMORIAL GARDEN BRICKS 15 For information on any program please contact the parish office: Phone: Fax: buildingprogram@stjohnleesburg.com Website: Address: St. John the Apostle Catholic Church 101 Oakcrest Manor Drive N.E. Leesburg, VA

MINISTRIES Share your time and talent by serving your parish community once a week, once a month, in prayer and in service; grow stronger in service to our Lord.

Educational Ministries Catechists are needed to support the following programs: Religious Education Catholic faith formation for grades K-12 Preschool Early childhood education, including religion,

4 MINISTRIES Share your time and talent by serving your parish community once a week, once a month, in prayer and in service; grow stronger in service to our Lord. Below is a representative list of active ministries in our parish. Please visit for information and contact details for each ministry. Educational Ministries Catechists are needed to support the following programs: Religious Education Catholic faith formation for grades K-12 Preschool Early childhood education, including religion, for ages 3 & 4 Youth Ministry Spiritual, catechetical, and social activities for all youth grades 6-12 RCIA/RCIC/RCIT For adults and children grades 4-12 interested in converting, catching up on sacraments or learning about the Catholic faith Adult scripture classes Evening and daytime scripture classes for adults Parish Ministries The following ministries are available and in need of volunteers to support the needs of our growing parish. Altar Servers Serve the Lord at the altar for boys grade 4 and older Baptismal Bibs Sew baptismal bibs at your leisure; kits are provided Eucharistic Adoration Spend one hour a week with our Lord during 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration Fellowship Socials Host quarterly fellowship socials to welcome new parishioners Fellowship of a Modest Proposal A spiritual ministry for men centered on a nine-point challenge Hail Mary Campaign Pray for the intercession of Mary for the building of our Church and the Body of Christ in our Parish Helping Hands A pool of potential volunteers to help plan and host parish social events such as donut Sundays, ice cream socials, fairs, funeral receptions and quarterly socials Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 6831 Experience the world s largest Catholic, family, fraternal organization Ladies Auxiliary, Holy Family Council 6831 Supports St. John activities, the Knights of Columbus and community needs Legion of Mary Join members in spiritual development and advance the reign of Christ through the intercession of Our Lady Lighthouse Catholic Media A CD distribution program for evangelization and education Money Counters Help count the Sunday offertories on Sunday afternoons Mothers in Faith Join mothers of all ages for fellowship, faith formation and service Music Vocalists and instrumentalists support liturgical celebrations in multiple choirs and ensembles Parish Picnic Plan and supervise the annual parish picnic. Prayer Garden Ministry Volunteer to maintain the Prayer Garden and grounds of our parish campus 4

Seniors Group Seniors of the parish glorify God through worship, ministry and fellowship Special Events Plan and host large parish fundraiser and social events such as the Dinner/Auction and the Fall

5 Seniors Group Seniors of the parish glorify God through worship, ministry and fellowship Special Events Plan and host large parish fundraiser and social events such as the Dinner/Auction and the Fall Golf Tournament Teams of Our Lady Married couples gather monthly to follow Christ along the way of love, happiness and holiness Ushers Greet parishioners and act as facilitators during mass to maintain the dignity of the liturgy Walking with Purpose Enable women to know Christ through scripture and weekly small group discussions linking everyday challenges with solutions from the teachings of Christ Welcome Ministry Greet newly registered parishioners with a welcome call and mailed information packet Women s Group Review and Renew Review, rediscover and renew articles of our Catholic faith: for all woman of the parish Outreach Ministries Volunteer for a ministry to help the less fortunate in Leesburg and Loudon County: Gabriel Project Ministry Provide support for pregnant mothers in need Giving Tree Identify, collect, and deliver donations from the Giving Tree to local social service agencies and charities Grief, Loss, and Family Counseling Provide referral to services available for grief, loss and family counseling needs Homebound Ministry Bring the Holy Eucharist to people who are unable to attend mass because of illness Homeless Ministry Support the homeless in Loudoun County, includes providing weekly hot meals at several local shelters Immediate Needs Respond to crisis with material assistance or help from county or private charities. Address special needs such as Easter baskets, back to school supplies, and food and gifts for needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas Ministry for the Aging Provide outreach to the elderly of the parish including transportation, errands, and visits Prayer Shawl Ministry Knit or crochet shawls while praying for the recipient. Prison Ministry Mentor and provide spiritual and material support for ex-offenders returning to the community Pro-Life Group Sponsor activities promoting the truth that life is sacred from conception through natural death which includes supporting the March for Life and Run 4 the Unborn. Transportation Assistance Provide rides to/from mass 5

6 FINANCIAL SUPPORT OVERVIEW Opportunity Weekly Offertory Capital Campaign Memorial and Honorarium Program Prayer Garden Brick Description Provide for the basic operational needs of our parish Provide the financial means to upgrade our facilities while meeting the growing needs of our parish Honor a loved one or give thanks through a memorialization or honorarium for a liturgical element in our new church Purchase engraved recognition brick(s) WEEKLY OFFERTORY All registered parishioners are asked to provide for the basic operational needs our parish through regular and sustained giving. Two options are available for your convenience: Offertory envelops collected during Sunday masses Faith Direct an on-line payment system. Sign-up through a link on our website. UPON THIS ROCK CAPITAL CAMPAIGN All parishioners are asked to prayerfully consider supporting our building program through a pledge to our Upon this Rock Capital Campaign. Now that our new church is built, we still have capital needs to pay off the debt for the church and to expand the parish center for much needed office, classroom and meeting space. 6

7 MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS PROGRAM In 2011 we launched a Memorial and Honorarium Program. All memorials and honorariums committed to prior to January 31, 2013 will be included on the granite honorarium and memorial wall in the narthex of the church to be installed in the spring of A memorial or an honorarium is a monetary gift given to offset the cost of a needed item for our new Church. The gift can be given by an individual, a family or a ministry to memorialize or honor a loved one, your family, a departed friend, or give thanks for blessings received. How does our Memorial and Honorarium Program work? The pages that follow outline the remaining items available to memorialize. You may select any item(s) to apply your donation towards. In the event that the item you have selected has been sold or oversubscribed you will be contacted. If you do not wish to specify an item, your gift will be applied toward those items most needed. The value assigned to each opportunity is relative to the items value, rather than reflecting any actual cost to purchase or refurbish. Once donated the memorial or honorarium article becomes the property of the parish. Special consideration to those who have given in the capital campaigns: To recognize your prior sacrificial gift, participants in the capital campaigns will be given a 25% discount off the listed values of all items in the Memorial and Honorarium Program. To apply this discount your pledge payments should be up-to-date. How will your gift be acknowledged? Memorials and honorariums will be recognized in two ways: The permanent acknowledgement will be on etched granite depicting the name of those being honored or memorialized. Thus those honored will always be remembered in the prayers of our community. A thank you letter, signed by our pastor, will be issued to each donor acknowledging their gift. If the gift is in honor of someone outside the immediate family, a letter will also be issued to the person being honored or to their relatives. How can you participate in this program? A Memorial and Honorarium Commitment Form is located in the back of this brochure for your use. Please use this form to ensure proper accounting and guarantees your donation will be applied as you desire. Make checks payable to St. John the Apostle Memorial and Honorarium Fund. Questions? Please speak with Ken Tschida in St. John s office ( ). Will these gifts be tax deductible? Yes, but consult your tax advisor for your specific situation. Gifts will be recorded with your yearly contribution on the parish records and will be reported to you in the yearly church mailing. Payment options can be arranged. 7

8 PRICING OF MEMORIAL & HONORARIUM ITEMS (PAGE 1 OF 2) DESCRIPTION TOTAL VALUE SCRIPTION # OF SUB- COST/SUB- SCRIPTION REMAINING SUBSCRIPTIONS Sanctuary Crucifix Fully memorialized 0 Reredos Fully memorialized 0 Tabernacle Fully memorialized 0 Altar $100,000 5 $20,000 1 remaining Ambo (pulpit) Fully memorialized 0 Monstrance Fully memorialized 0 Processional Cross Fully memorialized 0 Altar Server Benches (x3) $6,000 3 $2,000 1 remaining Altar Cloths $4,000 4 $1,000 3 remaining Flower Stands (x6) $4,000 4 $1,000 2 remaining Shrines & Statues Sacred Heart Shrine $100, $10,000 9 remaining Blessed Virgin Mary Shrine $100, $10,000 2 remaining St. Joseph s Shrine $100, $10,000 5 remaining Blessed John Paul II Fully memorialized 0 Blessed Teresa of Calcutta $30,000 3 $10,000 2 remaining St. John the Apostle (exterior) Fully memorialized 0 Stained Glass Windows Rose Windows Fully memorialized 0 Ambulatory and Confessional Fully memorialized 0 Stained Glass Windows Shrine Transept Stained Glass Fully memorialized 0 Angels Windows on Tower (x2) $30,000 / window 2 remaining Upper Transept Window (2 sets) $100,000 / each set of 6 windows 2 remaining Sacristy Windows (set of 3) $30,000/ set of 3 windows 1 remaining Clerestory Stained Glass Windows $40,000 / window 26 remaining Small Windows on Tower (x5) $3,000 / window 5 remaining Window in Altar Server Room $10,000 1 remaining Window in Flower Room $10,000 1 remaining Nave & Transept Consecration Crosses (x12) Fully memorialized 0 Pews (new) $100, $1, remaining Stations of the Cross Fully memorialized 0 Votive Candle Racks (x4) Fully memorialized 0 Holy Water Fonts (x10) Fully memorialized 0 Hymn Boards $4,000 4 $1,000 4 remaining 8

9 (PRICING PAGE 2 OF 2) Freize John 6:51 (Circling the Nave) $30,000 3 $10,000 3 remaining John 14:27(Over Confessionals, east transept) $10,000 1 $10,000 1 remaining John 20:23(Over Confessionals, west transept) $10,000 1 $10,000 1 remaining John 14:6a (Facing Altar, east transept) $5,000 1 $5,000 1 remaining John 14:6b (Facing Altar, west transept) $5,000 1 $5,000 1 remaining John 19:26 (Above BVM Shrine) $10,000 1 $10,000 1 remaining John 19:27 (Above St. Joseph Shrine) $10,000 1 $10,000 1 remaining Baptistry Baptismal Font Fully memorialized 0 Ambry (Cabinet for Holy Oils) Fully memorialized 0 Confessionals Confessional Rooms (x4) $20,000 4 $5,000 2 remaining Priest and Penitent Chairs (x4) Fully memorialized 0 Screens (x4) Fully memorialized 0 Prie dieu (kneeler) (x4) $4,000 4 $1,000 1 remaining Choir Loft Organ $60, $5,000 8 remaining Grand Piano Fully memorialized 0 Narthex Literature Racks $2,000 2 $1,000 2 remaining Sacristy Sacristy Room $20,000 4 $5,000 4 remaining Vesting Table $2,000 1 $2,000 1 remaining Vestment Storage Cabinetry $20,000 2 $10,000 2 remaining Chairs (x6) $3,000 6 $500 5 remaining Altar Server Room Altar Servers Room $20,000 4 $5,000 3 remaining Cassocks / Surplices $5, $500 8 remaining Flower Room Flower Room $20,000 4 $5,000 3 remaining Table Fully memorialized 0 Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall $40,000 8 $5,000 8 remaining Chairs $3,000 6 $500 6 remaining Table $2,000 4 $500 3 remaining Garden Room $20,000 4 $5,000 4 remaining Entrance / Façade Corner Stone Fully memorialized 0 Tower Steeple $100, $5, remaining Crosses on Steeples & Peak (x3) Fully memorialized 0 Bells $25,000 5 $5,000 4 remaining Front Doors $60,000 6 $10,000 6 remaining 9

purest white carrara marble, the shrine is located prominently just to the left of

Joseph The statue is situated in a gold mosaic and carved arch of purest white

been placed in the transept opposite the Baptistry.

Joseph surrounded by Jesus, Mary, and an Angel.

Railings are from Conception Church in Johnstown, PA.

were commissioned to replicate the design of the BVM and St.

10 SHRINES Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and Sacred Heart Shrines: These shrines were originally commissioned for Sacred Heart Church in Vailsburg, NJ. Blessed Virgin Mary- The statue is situated in a gold mosaic and carved arch of purest white carrara marble, the shrine is located prominently just to the left of the sanctuary. St. Joseph The statue is situated in a gold mosaic and carved arch of purest white carrara marble, the shrine is located prominently just to the right of the sanctuary. Sacred Heart Originally in the niche of the Reredos, the Sacred Heart statue has been placed in the transept opposite the Baptistry. Marble pedestal containing a large carved relief of the Angel Gabriel and Mary depicting the Annunciation. Marble pedestal containing a large carved relief of the death of St. Joseph surrounded by Jesus, Mary, and an Angel. Pedestal is from Sacred Heart reconfigured with a marble inlay. Railings are from Conception Church in Johnstown, PA. Blesseds Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul the Great: The carrara marble statues were commissioned to replicate the design of the BVM and St. Joseph Shrines near the sanctuary. Both the statues and carved relief panels were sculpted by Pedrini Sculptors of Avenza, Italy. Blessed Mother Teresa faces the Shrine to St. Joseph at the end of the ambulatory. The carved relief panel below the statue depicts Jesus healing the sick with Mother Teresa standing behind him. Blessed Pope John Paul The Great faces the Shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the end of the ambulatory. 10 The carved relief panel below the statue depicts Jesus giving the keys to the kingdom to St. Peter.

STAINED GLASS Tower Windows Designed for the

Dormition and Assumption of Mary above the

11 STAINED GLASS Tower Windows Designed for the windows on the front façade with depictions of angels with passion instruments. Inspired by Bernini s angels on the Castel de Angelo in Rome. Sacristy Windows Multi-tone alabaster with insets of stained glass. Upper Transept Windows Will contain scenes of the Dormition and Assumption of Mary above the baptistry and Jesus calling the Apostles above the Sacred Heart Shrine. Small Tower Window Five windows high on the two towers similar in design to our Little Church. 11

PICTURES OF OTHER SELECT ITEMS Altar - The Altar comes from Sacred Heart Church in Vailsburg, NJ.

The items being repurposed from Sacred Heart were made by Italian craftsman in the 1920 s for Daprato of Chicago, New York, and Pietrasanta, Italy.

Sacristy: Vestment Storage Cabinetry This beautiful 12 foot long dark solid oak and poplar wood cabinet with brass knobs and pulls was designed for the

Vesting Table and Chairs A large wooden table graces the center of the sacristy.

12 PICTURES OF OTHER SELECT ITEMS Altar - The Altar comes from Sacred Heart Church in Vailsburg, NJ. Bishop Fulton Sheen officiated at the dedication of Sacred Heart. The items being repurposed from Sacred Heart were made by Italian craftsman in the 1920 s for Daprato of Chicago, New York, and Pietrasanta, Italy. This beautiful work of art is made of Algerian onyx. Altar Cloths Custom designed altar clothes made to fit the altar which measures 10 feet by 4 feet. Sacristy: Vestment Storage Cabinetry This beautiful 12 foot long dark solid oak and poplar wood cabinet with brass knobs and pulls was designed for the sacristy at Sacred Heart Church. The cabinet has been placed against the main wall of the sacristy. Vesting Table and Chairs A large wooden table graces the center of the sacristy. Frieze - The frieze circles the nave with Latin quotes from the Gospel of St. John. The frieze is painted in traditional gold leaf. At the beginning and end of each passage is the chapter and verse quotation reference. Bell Tower & Bells - The taller tower houses the bell tower and reaches 130 feet. The two towers each have a copper roof and a six foot cross. Electronic bells now ring off the hours throughout Leesburg. 12

PICTURES OF OTHER SELECT ITEMS Fellowship Hall - The primary purpose is as a gathering spot following Sunday Masses.

donuts. An included pantry is available for simple preparations (i.e., coffee).

Confessional Rooms - Four full confessionals, each with screens and kneelers aid in effective Sacramental Confession.

Pews - Traditional dark, hardwood pews are designed to reflect simple and noble beauty.

Organ The organ is a Rodgers 351 Signature Series, featuring 3 manuals, 51 stop positions, 70 voice palette stops and more--

It has an expansive memory, including USB, and is fully compatible with speaking pipes; that is, it is a "hybrid" digital

13 PICTURES OF OTHER SELECT ITEMS Fellowship Hall - The primary purpose is as a gathering spot following Sunday Masses. The room is furnished with tables and chairs to provide a welcoming environment for socializing and enjoying coffee and donuts. An included pantry is available for simple preparations (i.e., coffee). Our Parish Center will continue to be used for larger events such as soup and spaghetti suppers. Confessional Rooms - Four full confessionals, each with screens and kneelers aid in effective Sacramental Confession. An ingenious sensor controls lights to alert penitents when a confessional is open. Pews - Traditional dark, hardwood pews are designed to reflect simple and noble beauty. They reflect the ceiling line and incorporate the crosses of the pews in the Little Church. Organ The organ is a Rodgers 351 Signature Series, featuring 3 manuals, 51 stop positions, 70 voice palette stops and more-- equivalent to 153 pipe ranks. It has an expansive memory, including USB, and is fully compatible with speaking pipes; that is, it is a "hybrid" digital which can support real organ pipes. These can be added at a future date. Garden Room A respite for families with restless babies & toddlers equipped with close-circuit monitors allowing families to stay connected during the mass. The room may be reserved for private use during weddings and funerals. 13 Front Doors The three large 6'x12' clad double doors, similar to bronze, have been treated with a protective finish.

14 MEMORIAL & HONORARIUM COMMITMENT FORM USE A SEPARATE COMMITMENT FORM FOR EACH MEMORIAL/HONORARIUM DESIRED AMOUNT OF MEMORIAL/HONORARIUM: PLEASE INITIAL HERE IF YOU PLEDGED TO THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND WISH TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 25% DISCOUNT BEING OFFERED: ITEM DESIRED (1 ST CHOICE): (2 ND CHOICE): (3 RD CHOICE): DONATED BY: NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER CIRCLE ONE: GIFT OR IN MEMORY OR IN HONOR OF PLEASE SEND NOTIFICATION OF MEMORIAL/HONORARIUM TO: NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP AMOUNT ENCLOSED: (ALL MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO JANUARY 31, 2013 WILL BE INCLUDED ON MEMORIAL WALL) CREDIT CARD TYPE CC # SECURITY CODE: EXPIRATION DATE: SIGNATURE DATE QUESTIONS? CONTACT KEN TSCHIDA AT (703)

MEMORIAL PRAYER GARDEN BRICKS St John the Apostle Catholic Church and the Prayer Garden Committee are pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase engraved recognition brick(s) as an added

15 MEMORIAL PRAYER GARDEN BRICKS St John the Apostle Catholic Church and the Prayer Garden Committee are pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase engraved recognition brick(s) as an added feature to further enhance our Prayer Garden. The bricks are engraved using state of the art laser technology, ensuring long lasting strength and durability of the engraving. Please use the block grid below to enter your personal information for your order. EACH BRICK ORDER WILL REQUIRE A SEPARATE ORDER FORM. You may also copy this form as needed. Engraving Information Bricks may contain up to 3 lines of 20 characters per line. (Bricks are 4x8) Characters include all letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and spaces. Please print legibly. The example below has a total of 16 characters (10 letters, 3 punctuation marks and 3 spaces) M r. & M r s. S m i t h EACH BRICK ORDER WILL REQUIRE A SEPARATE ORDER FORM. Questions? Please Ken Tschida at buildingprogram@stjohnleesburg.com. Cost: $ per brick (Your contribution is tax deductible as provided by law.) Donor Name: Address: State: Zip: Phone: - - (best # to reach you) Enclosed is my check for $ Address: Make check payable to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and mail order form(s) and check to: St. John the Apostle Church, 101 Oakcrest Manor Dr. NE, Leesburg VA, ATTN: Brick Order 15

16 THANKS BE TO GOD! ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 101 Oakcrest Manor Drive N.E. Leesburg, Virginia (703)

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