46833 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling, VA DECEMBER 9, 2018 MASS SCHEDULE

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1 Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church facebook.com/ctrsterling Phone Fax Office Hours - Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm STAFF Pastor Fr. J.D. Jaffe j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org Parochial Vicar Fr. Mark Moretti mark.e.moretti@arlingtondiocese.org Parish Administrator Donna M. Ata donna.ata@ctrcc.org Director of Christian Formation Jay Cuasay jay.cuasay@ctrcc.org Director of Religious Education Hunter Lillis hunter.lillis@ctrcc.org Director of Spanish Religious Education Amelia Silva amelia.silva@ctrcc.org Director of Music Claire M. Schweppe claire.schweppe@ctrcc.org Coordinator of Spanish Music Geovani Flores geovani.flores@ctrcc.org Secretary/Assistant to the Administrator Mauricio Carpio mauricio.carpio@ctrcc.org Secretary Cristina Orellana cristina.orellana@ctrcc.org Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling, VA DECEMBER 9, 2018 MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY HOLY DAYS 5:30 pm - English 8:00 am & 6:00 pm - English 7:00 pm - Spanish 7:30 pm - Spanish SUNDAY WEEKDAYS 8:00 am, 10:00 am - English Monday - Friday 8:00 am 12:00 Noon - Spanish Saturday 9:00 am 5:30 pm - English

2 PARISH INFORMATION - INFORMACIÓN PARROQUIAL Engaged couples must make arrangements at least six months prior to the date of marriage. All are required to participate in a marriage preparation program. Please call the office to make an appointment. La pareja interesada en celebrar el Sacramento del Matrimonio, necesita realizar un curso de preparación; por tal motivo debe contactarse con el Sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha de su matrimonio. Todos están llamados a participar de la formación matrimonial (pre-cana o convalidación). Por favor llamar a la Oficina Parroquial. Interested in becoming Catholic or have an unbaptized child 8 or older? If so, please call the Parish Office and speak to Jay Cuasay. Para obtener información sobre la preparación en español de los tres sacramentos de iniciación (bautismo, confirmación, primera comunión) ó información sobre el sacramento de la confirmación para adultos; comunicarse con Amelia Silva, directora CAR WASH As you get your car washed, help the poor and needy. We receive 10% of what CTR parishioners pay. As you pay at the carwash, sign the book so we receive their donation. Contact the Parish for Communion calls to shut-ins, sick, hospitalized and in cases of serious illness or death. Por favor llamar a la Oficina Parroquial para solicitar la suministración de los Sacramentos de Confesión o Unción de Enfermos, ya sea en la casa u hospital. Page 2 We welcome you to our Parish Community and invite you to call or register in person at the Parish Office. Registration forms are also available on our website at Todos los feligreses están invitados a registrarse en la parroquia. Para registrarse pueden llamar a la oficina parroquial o visitarnos. Groups Rosary Multilingual Rosary - Monday - Friday mornings after the 8:00 am Mass. In English Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Chapel. For more information, call Diane Kilkeary at In Vietnamese - Saturday at 9:30 am in the Chapel. For more information, call Hoa Ngo at En Español - Todos los viernes en la Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe a las 8:00 pm Para más información comunicarse con Wilfredo Duran Seniors The CTR Senior Group meets Fridays at 11:30 am in the Library for Bring Your Lunch meetings or at a local restaurant on the second Friday of the month. Parishioners 55+ are invited to join. For more information, call Claude Gianino at Knights of Columbus Are you interested in joining the K of C Christ the Redeemer Council #16234 here at our parish? For more information, please contact Everett Barnes at evbarnes@aol.com. Altar Servers Any boy or girl 4th grade and up that is interested in serving, please call Gail Dowling BULLETIN DEADLINE The bulletin deadline is Thursday prior to the week (10 days before) you wish to have your announcement in the bulletin. Thank you for your cooperation. Baptism is ordinarily celebrated within a faith community. Please call the office to register for a preparation class and to arrange for a time for the celebration. Las charlas pre-bautismales se ofrecen el tercer sábado de cada mes. Si desea bautizar a su niño entre las edades de recién nacido a 7 años pueden llamar a la oficina Parroquial de lunes a viernes y contactarse con Cristina Orellana al SE MOLESTA POR LA BEBIDA DE OTRA PERSONA? Si alguien allegado a usted: familiar, amigo, compañero de trabajo o vecino, tiene o ha tenido problemas con la bebida, visite un grupo de AL-ANON y Alateen encontrara respuestas, apoyo y ayuda. Respetamos su anonimato. Reuniones en las Iglesia: Cristo Redentor Jueves 8:00-9:30 pm Info o MORNING MASS WEATHER NOTICE Christ the Redeemer will always celebrate morning Masses. In order to avoid risking your personal safety, please use wise discretion when travelling in severe weather. MISAS MEMORIALES La santa misa se puede celebrar en caso de muerte. Para arreglar una misa funeral pueden llamar a la oficina parroquial. Intenciones comunitarias tienen que llegar 15 minutos antes de la misa. Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 8:00 9:00 am and 3:30-5:00 pm in the Guadalupe Chapel. El Sacramento de Reconciliación se celebra todos los sábados de 8:00 am a 9:00 am y 3:30 pm a 5:00 pm en la Capilla de Guadalupe.

3 POSTER CONTEST The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. This poster contest will allow young people to engage their creative talents and imaginations while understanding the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas. This contest is for children ages Entry forms may be picked up during Religious Education classes or at the Main Office. Deadline is December 19. For more information please contact Hunter at ext Join Deacon Leo Flynn and Marian Pilgrimages on a fully escorted group Pilgrimage to Medjugorje May 26 - June For a brochure and more information contact Deacon Flynn at or Leo@theflynnteam.com. Reservations must be confirmed by Feb. 15. The Vatican has given approval for pilgrimages to Medjugorje. LINK FOOD COLLECTION LINK is depending on CTR to feed the hungry this Christmas. Please bring your non-perishable food items to Atonement Hall or to any of the marked boxes located in the parish hallways. Many thanks to those that have contributed to the food drive. This weekend, December 8/9 is the last weekend we will be collecting for LINK. Cash or check donations are always appreciated and will be used to purchase perishable goods, as are grocery gift cards. They can be given to a LINK volunteer or placed under the door of the parish office. The top needs are packaged potatoes, canned meat, boxed rice/pasta side dishes, canned fruit, tomato products including pasta sauce, bagged dry beans, jelly and hearty soups. Your generosity will help feed over 800 families this Christmas. For more information on LINK volunteer opportunities please log on to Thank You READINGS AND MASS INTENTIONS Monday, December 10 Isaiah 35:1-10 Luke 5: :00 am All Souls Tuesday, December 11 Isaiah 40:1-11 Matthew 18: :00 am Dan & Diane Kilkeary Wednesday, December 12 Zechariah 2:14-17 Luke 1: :00 am All Souls Thursday, December 13 Isaiah 41:13-20 Matthew 11: :00 am Breeda Ryan Friday, December 14 Isaiah 48:17-19 Matthew 11: :00 am All Souls Saturday, December 15 Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 Matthew 17:9-13 9:00 am All Souls 5:30 pm Josh Burnette Sunday, December 16 Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3: :00 a.m. Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Thomas Quinn 12:00 p.m. Sra. Luisa Angulo Special Intention Rest in Peace Have you misplaced a jacket or some keys or maybe a hat? If yes, please call the parish office so we can reunite you with your lost items. We pray for those who are ill... Virginia Anderson, Julie Ware, Carrie Mroczkowski, Josh Moran, Mary Sellers, Joseph Jakabfy, Rose Jakabfy, Dick Schaub, Paul Hinz, Kathryn Karwaki, Larry Lapham, Matthew Salazar, Sergio Morataya, Josephine Mahoney, Arthur McCarthy, Jesse Michl, Ramon Bossio, Billie Gore, Bruce Lindgren, Chuck Long, Sharon McMonagle, John McMonagle, Maddie Cabatic, Ryan Quinn, Esteban Chicas, Harvesta Williams, Rena Szumski, Bill Check, Angela Lilley, Pat Barboza, Marianne Simms, Roger Hilleary, Katherine Sexton, Jack Lucas Lazatin, Dan Kilkeary, Jeff Martinez, Joyce Shangle, Marcela David, Sonia David, Gigi Gagui, Christian Escoto, Mary Heimann, John Heitz, Linda Ferraro, Mary Ellen James and Cindy Rinehart. We pray for those who have died... Roy Michael SERVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED A sign language interpreter is available on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the 5:30 pm Mass. Along with the Masses, our parish has induction loop and receiver systems for the hard of hearing. The devices are located in the Usher Room. For more information about Closed Captions during 5:30 pm Mass contact Donna - CARTsttheresa@aol.com. In the event of inclement weather, text cell to confirm captioning service: PLEASE ATTEND OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT O Morning Star; Proclaim the Holy Birth Wednesday, December 19, :45 pm Choir Concert and 7:10 pm Pageant Christmas Cookie Reception to follow! This year our Christmas Pageant, Heaven & Nature Sing: A Journey to Bethlehem" will start with the Choirs, and those children who sign up to sing for the Pageant. We will have a Christmas Concert and throughout the pageant will join in singing wonderful carols! Please make sure you sign up your child to be in the pageant, or the choir! What a beautiful way for the kids to learn and experience about Christ's birth and the life He brought to our world! Each family is asked to bring a dozen cookies to share for the reception and canned food donations for LINK. Join the many parishioners who have already enrolled in Faith Direct for automated giving to the Parish. Faith Direct is secure and convenient, and will provide you with an offertory card to place in the basket during the collections. Sign up today by contacting Faith Direct at or go to Our parish code is VA313. Page 3

4 OFFERTORY TOTALS Sunday, Dec. 2, $18, Reno & Renewal - $5, Today marks the Annual Parish Christmas Collection for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. Their mission is central to the Church s fundamental mission to serve the poor with Christ s love and compassion and your support of this collection is vital. Please prayerfully consider supporting those in need through Catholic Charities mission to ease the suffering of people across the diocese. If you are not able to make a gift today, please make your gift in next week s collection and note Christmas Collection/ Catholic Charities on the memo line of your check. Or visit to learn more and make a year-end gift. One collection next weekend. SIMBANG GABI - FILIPINO ADVENT MASS Our Filipino -American community of invites all parishioners to Simbang Gabi (Filipino Advent Mass) on Friday, December 21 at 7:30 pm. Now in its 18th year at CTR, Mass will be celebrated by our Pastor, Fr. J. D. Jaffe. A pot luck reception follows immediately after mass featuring native dishes and delicacies of the Philippines. Families attending are asked to bring a dish (traditional Filipino or other dish) to share with others. Next weekend (Dec ), stop by the Atonement Hall Commons Area where volunteers will be available after all masses for food and committee sign-up or to answer your questions. For more information or to volunteer, contact filminatctr@gmail.com or call For a complete schedule of area Simbang Gabi masses December 15-23, visit Advent Series Witnesses of the Nativity Sunday, Dec. 9 - Guadalupe Chapel after the 10:00 am Mass The Three Kings or Magi Sunday, Dec Guadalupe Chapel after the 10:00 am Mass The Holy Family Christ the Redeemer Schedule - Advent/Christmas/New Year Daily Masses Monday Friday Mornings - 8:00 am English / Saturday Mornings 9:00 am English Confessions (available in English and Spanish) For the remainder of 2018 Monday Friday mornings Dec :00 8:00 am Wednesday evenings, Dec. 12 & 19 6:00 8:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 15 and 22 8:00 9:00 am and 3:00 5:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 29 8:00 9:00 am and 3:30 5:00 pm Pageant Nativity Pageant & Choir Wednesday, Dec. 19 6:45 pm English Grupo de Oración Pastorela Saturday, Dec. 22 8:15 pm Spanish Our Lady of Guadalupe Wed., Dec. 12, 2018 Mass at 7:30 pm Spanish (Rosary at 7:00 pm) Simbang Gabi Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 Mass 7:30 pm English Christmas Eve Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 Morning Mass 8:00 am English Vigil Masses 4:00 pm English, 6:00 pm English, 8:00 pm Spanish, 10:00 pm English Christmas Day Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 Masses8:00 am English, 10:00 am English, 12:00 pm Spanish, 2:00 pm English Solemnity of Mary/New Year s Eve Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 Morning Mass 8:00 am English Vigil Masses 6:00 pm English, 7:30 pm Spanish Solemnity of Mary/New Year s Day Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 Masses 8:00 am English, 6:00 pm English, 7:30 pm Spanish FORMED Our parish has subscribed to an online platform called FORMED. Every parishioner will have 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smartphone and tablet with internet access. With FORMED you ll find video programs that explain the Catholic faith, explore the deepest meaning of marriage, receive Bible studies on a variety of topics and includes inspiring audio talks. It truly is the Catholic faith - on demand. Here s how easy it is to get FORMED: Go to You should see the registration box for parishioners. Type in the parish code: 7FZYKN - Now set up a username and a password. Now you are all set to use all the great programs on FORMED.org anytime. Save the Date Meal Packaging at Christ the Redeemer Please mark your calendars for March 30, 2019 Page 4 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MASS WED., DECEMBER 12 TH On Wednesday, Dec. 12 th we will celebrate The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Spanish with the Rosary at 7:00 pm, Mass at 7:30 pm and a reception following the Mass. All are welcome! GIVING TREE The Giving Tree ends next weekend, December 16th. This is your last weekend to pick up a gift suggestion from the tree in Atonement Hall. Your generous gifts will be distributed to God s neediest people. Many thanks to all those that have so generously donated and to our volunteers for all their hard work and to our organizer, Bridget Beichler.

5 INITIATION RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) Prepare the way of the Lord As we begin our Second Week of Advent, we are mindful of this season of preparation. The readings today speak of great changes God brings. Crooked paths are straightened, mountains are made low, and valleys are filled. God s mercy and justice are made visible and to be celebrated. The world we live in suffers great injustices and inequalities. We also live within God s story of blessings promised and redemption drawing near. This is the expectant joy this season calls to memory. This is God s promise and plan for us unfolding. RELIGIOUS ED. CLASSES THIS WEEK Grades K-6 (Spanish) Saturday, Dec. 08 9:30 am to 10:45 am Grades 9-12 Sunday, Dec. 09 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Grades 7-8 Monday, Dec. 10 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Grades K-6 (English) Tuesday Dec. 11 Wednesday, Dec, 12 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Religious Education Staff RE CALENDAR & INFO AT: Jay Cuasay (Grades 7-12) Director of Christian Formation ext. 130 or Jay.Cuasay@ctrcc.org Hunter Lillis (English Grades K-6) Director of Religious Education ext. 114 or Hunter.Lillis@ctrcc.org Amelia Silva (Spanish Grades K-6) Director of Religious Education ext. 129 or Amelia.Silva@ctrcc.org Are you preparing a place for the gift of Christmas to enter into your life and change you forever? If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic and celebrating Baptism, Confirmation and Communion, or if you are from a different denomination and interested in knowing more about being Catholic, please contact Jay Cuasay, Director of Christian Formation at ext. 130 or jay.cuasay@ctrcc.org. High School Placement Test (HSPT) Registration Eighth grade students attending public schools or non-catholic private schools who are interested in attending Catholic High Schools in the Diocese of Arlington need to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) offered on Saturday, January 12, This test is required for placement at Bishop Ireton High School, Bishop O Connell High School, Paul VI High School and Saint John Paul the Great High School. Students must fill out an HSPT Registration Form (available under Frequently Asked Questions under Schools at The deadline for registration is January 10, High School Youth Ministry Events Bring a friend... Meet a friend LINK: Sunday, Dec 9 - Friday, Dec 14 Food Sorting in area churches with food distribution on Saturday, Dec 15. Contact Monica Sasscer at sasscermf@aol.com to signup. Youth Project: Spirit in Action Thursday, Dec 13: Christmas Scavenger Hunt - Seeking the Savior 6:30-8:00 pm in Pastoral Wing Classroom #6. Contact Julie Wainner at juliewainner@yahoo.com Next Group Activity: Sunday, Dec 16 Christmas Party and Movie Night 6:30-8:00 pm in Atonement Hall. Contact Jay Cuasay. CONFIRMATION 2019 PARENT ORIENTATION MEETING Parents mark your calendars and attend one of these Confirmation Meetings: Tuesday, December 4 or Thursday, December 13 Meetings begin at 7:00 pm in Atonement Hall. Please bring your personal calendars to mark down the four meetings in Contact Jay Cuasay at for more information. WorkCamp 2019 Registration is now Open! Visit for information or register online at More info at ctrcc.org/youth All high schoolers welcome Page 5

6 A word from the Pastor Fr. J.D. Jaffe There is no more apparent clash between the secular and the religious, the profane and the sacred, than the time of Christmas in the United States. As Advent wreaths and calendars try to mark off the days until the commemoration of the birth of Christ, a war of slogans begins to unfold. A sign sits in my neighbor s yard, Jesus is the Reason for the Season and a bumper sticker reads, Keep Christ in CHRISTmas. The Happy Holidays signs are rolled out next to numerous Seasons Greetings banners in stores and plazas. Christmas music (or at least holiday music) takes over radio stations and is pumped through stores for all to hear, and most to enjoy. A public bus ambles by me with a paid advertisement all along the side that says, Why believe in god? Be good for goodness sake. An atheist friend tells me, I love this time of year, it is a great time to celebrate family and friends I mean I do not believe all that stuff about Jesus, but you have to admit there is something fun about celebrating this season. The real joy of Christmas cannot be contained, even by the boundaries of Christianity. 2,000 years ago, in the town of Bethlehem an infant changed the world forever. This moment in history has proven to be so impacting that it seems all are still affected. I find it interesting that so many people celebrate this season; even those that are not Christian or have rejected Christianity. Sure, they may claim to do so without being affected by religion, but the truth is that Christianity offers us joy; and the celebration of Christmas spreads a cheer that is far reaching and widely accepted. This attempt to celebrate the season, even without the reason, shows us the power of the real joy of Christmas. The joy of Christmas for us Christians is not merely a passing happiness or earthly moment of temporary pleasure. Yes, we too, see the season as a way to enjoy family and friends, and possibly even the occasional office party. The season stands for more than a simple enjoyment of music, cookies, decorations, gifts and holiday cheer. We have the true and eternal joy of the promise of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us. It is Christ s promise that we are not alone in this world and that humanity does not need to feel lost or abandoned that warms our heart the most. We have a Guide, one whom was sent into this world from the Heavenly Father, to be with us along the way, who will in the end return us to Him. The secularization of the season does not bother me, as much as it inspires me. It helps me to see how much our society thirsts for God. It is a testimony to the desire for the real joy of Christmas, that we are not alone. God is still with us!