St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

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1 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 271 WINCHESTER STREET WARRENTON, VIRGINIA How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord God of Hosts. Psalm 84:1 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 7, 2017 PASTOR Rev. James R. Gould PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Kevin J. Fimian SPANISH APOSTOLATE Rev. Henry Rivera DEACONS Rev. Mr. J. D. Williams Rev. Mr. Don Libera MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil... 5:00 & 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday...7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30 & 5:30 pm Weekdays...6:30 & 8:30 am (Saturday 8:30 am only) Holy Days as Announced CONFESSIONS Wednesday... 8:00 pm Saturday... 9:00 am, 4:00-5:00 pm Sunday...½ hour before every Mass Spanish Sabados... 6:30 pm PASTORAL STAFF (540) Office Manager Mrs. Rosemary Coakley... ext. 202 Director of Music Mr. James W. Noakes...ext. 206 Director of Religious Education Mrs. Sherin Murphy...ext. 209 Youth Director Ms. Ceci Galvin...ext. 208 Receptionist/Recepcionista & Bulletin Editor Mrs. Olivia McDonough... ext 201 School Principal Mr. Temple Macdonald...(540) Director of Pre-School Mrs. Julie Copeland...(540) SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Second & Fourth Sundays at 2:00 pm. Preparation is required. Contact Olivia McDonough at (540) , ext. 201 to make arrangements. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples wishing to be married MUST contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to wedding or making any wedding arrangements. Para Informacion en Espanol, Llame SICK CALLS Please notify the Parish Office for visits and/or Communion calls to the sick and shut-ins. BULLETIN DEADLINE Submissions are due in writing at 4:00 pm Thursday, ten days prior to the Sunday of publication. All pulpit announcement requests for the following Sunday must be submitted in writing by 12:00 noon, Thursday. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FACILITIES SCHEDULING Use of all facilities must be scheduled through the Parish Office. PARISH REGISTRATION If you live within our parish boundaries and have not yet registered, please contact the parish office. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday... 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Phone Fax On the web...

2 St. John the Evangelist Weekly Bulletin Fourth Sunday of EASTER MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THIS WEEK Weekly Goal $ 30,000 Weekly Offertory $ 22,652 Sunday, May 07 Faith Direct* $ 7,277 Confessions ½ hour before every Mass Total Weekly Offertory w/fd $ 29,929 Curia Meeting ~ 1:30-4:30pm Mercy Hall + / -- for the week -$ Secular Franciscans ~ 12:30pm KofC Social Room Poor Box for the week $1, Spanish Baptism Class ~ 6:30pm School s Music Rm. Thank you for your generosity!!! Torch Reh. ~ 1-3pm School s Music Room Contributions via Faith Direct are deposited in the parish bank account once a month. The total deposit in April designated for Offertory of $36,389 has been Monday, May 08 divided by five and added to the weekly totals. Legion of Mary~9:45am Mercy Hall/7:00pm Parish Original Church loan value: $1,858,878 Current Church loan value: $ 235,934 RETIRE THE DEBT (RTD) UPDATE Tuesday, May 09 Rosary for Our Country ~ 8:00am Church Monthly payment on loan $ 25, E.S.O.L. ~ 6:30pm Parish Office RTD Collection April $ 12, Torch Writing Circle ~ 6-10pm Youth Room +/- -$ 12, Note: A minus figure must be made up through church, funds generally used for other ministries. Wednesday, May 10 Eucharist Adoration ~ 9:00am 8:00pm Mass Confessions ~ 8:00pm Celebrant Blue Army Rosary ~ 1:00pm During Adoration Monday ~ 05/08/17 Miraculous Medal Novena ~ 7:00pm Church 6:30am James Hilleary + FF A.A. Meeting ~ 8:00pm Mercy Hall 8:30am Fr. Peter Odhiambo FG Heart Bridge ~ 6:30pm KofC Social Room Tuesday ~ 05/09/17 Baptism Class ~ 7pm Parish Office 6:30am Fr. James Gould FG Bible Studies/Fr. Rivera ~ 7pm School s Music Rm. 8:30am Ray Erdodi + FF Thursday, May 11 Wednesday ~ 05/10/17 Eucharist Adoration ~ 9:00am to 8:00am Friday 6:30am Stan Dore + FR 1 st Communion Practice ~ 6pm Church 8:30am Fr. James Gould FG Quilting Group ~ 10am Mercy Hall Thursday ~ 05/11/17 Torch Reh. ~ 4-6pm St. John s Music Room E.S.O.L. ~ 6:30pm Parish Office 6:30am Mary & Mark Russo KofC Social Mtg ~ 6:30pm Mercy Hall & Daughter FG 8:30am Fr. Robert Lange + FR Friday, May 12 Friday ~ 05/12/17 Eucharistic Adoration ~ 9:00am 8:00am Sat. 6:30am Edel Quinn, Envoi of KofC Knight s Night ~ 6:30pm KofC Social Room Jr. Legion of Mary ~ 4-7pm Parish Youth Room The Legion of Mary FR 8:30am Richard T. McCormack + FG Saturday, May 13 Saturday ~ 05/13/17 Confessions ~ 9am/4:00pm 8:30am 100 Fatima Apparition FF 1 st Communion ~ 11:00am Church Vigil 5:00pm Jorge Arias + FG Spanish Legion of Mary ~ 5:30pm Parish Conf. Rm. Spanish 7:00pm Teresa Arellano + y Sunday, May 14 Maria del Refugio Godoy + FR Confessions ½ hour before every Mass Sunday ~ 05/14/17 Baptisms ~ 2:00pm Church 7:30am Angie Corica + FF KofC Pancake Breakfast ~ 8:30am Mercy Hall 9:00amFor the Safety of our Law Spanish Baptism Class ~ 6:30pm School s Music Rm. Torch Reh. ~ 1-3pm School s Music Room Enforcement & 1 st Responders FG Young Adults Chill at the Grill ~ 6pm Pavilion 10:45am Rita Phillips + FP 12:30pm Virginia Jurcak + & Tresa Lamerato FG 5:30pm Bill Barr + FF *Mass Celebrant is subject to change 2

3 St. John the Evangelist Weekly Bulletin 7 May 2017 Please let us know when your loved ones have returned home safely. Thank you! Please Pray For Our Men And Women In The Service Of Our Country: Michael O Neal, Frank Snyder, Kirt & Mark Wlaschin, Dan Flatley, Joseph Wheeler, Lewis Shadle, Sigfredo Quiles, Chris Hawks, Jimmy Topper, Stephen Hacker, Chase Villavicencio, Mason Mugnolo, Douglas Sherman, Ashley Parker, Kevin Koehr, John Crosby, Matthew Fisher, Sgt. Eric Schneider, John C. Orban, Stefan Theriault, Hayden & Andy Howell, Zach Angell, Nicholas Castelli, Andrew Wing, Patrick Drury, James B. Lewis, Thomas Richardson, Ryan Foley, Shahin Uddin, Michael Lewis, Tommy Conrath, Capt. Jeff Gunlicks, 1 st Lt. David Lemelin, Stephanie Miller, Kaleb Bishop, Nicholas Lakey, USAF, Lt. Matt Hassan,!st Lt. Kevin Sipple, 1Lt Patrick Hilleary, SA Jake Hilleary, Andrew Forgatch, 2lt Daniel Evans PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Charles Phillips, Amy G., John Shepherd, Shawn Cooper, Frances Centanni, Peggy Dearden, Peter Anthony, Cindy Goletz, Emily Winkler, Thomas Stanley, Thomas Stanley Jr., Irene Petersen, Richard McMullen, Virginia Staats, Dorothy Laster, George Rosenberger, Loretto Sullivan, Jerry McPherson, Jack Britton, Jillian Simonson, Jeffrey Stonerock, Florence Grabowicz, Sadie Brooks, Cynthia Bailey, Tyler Golden, Arleen Harris, Caroline O Grady, Sister Mariangeles Lutz, George Chapman, Lee Garneau, Robin Collins, Louis Raymond, Sharon Simpson, Ann Carroll, Peter Fisher, Margaret Regis, Polly O Meara, Andrew Schwartz, Randy Creel, Juan Arroyo, Martha Miller, Bill Flook, Ines Goncalves, Carol Begley, Kim Smith, Ivy Thompson, Sharon Lively, Karina Schulte, Elias Schulte, Greg Taylor, Mary Van Schaick, Sue Kemper, Rob Sylcox, Phil Morris, Marissa Jackson, Ida Klepper, Gene Bailey, Logan Andrzejewski, Frances Collins, Dave McNichol, Amelia Szafir, Dave Davis, Sara Marino, Carol Peters, Mike Cobb, Jane Ericson, Edna O Donnell, Marisa Gottschalk, Connor Keating, Kyle Pinelli, Joaquin Archilla, Richard Stouffer, Robert Poff, Crystale Smith, Gloribeth Perez, Ronald Green, Joe Kowalewski, Julie Radzville, Ellen Khoury, Rose Howard, John & Gloria Knight, George Ward, Gunther Morse, John Biegert, Rod Beran, Beverly Gaunt, Joe Guerrero, Nora Ann Bernet, Elaine Watkins, Anthony Pizzo, Jim Simpson, Lorrie McClure, Jolynn Desch, Anne H. Gay, Donovan Griffin, Ray Young, John Guyant, John Bahosky, J.D. Jeter, Peter Romero, Bernie Boteler, Joseph Angoco, Garnet Lake, Fr. Joseph Clark, Pat Sampsell, Catharine Ogilvie, Mark Ogilvie, Mike Soderman, Julie & Mac Basinski, Pam Gay, Guillermina Veladiz, Sister Louise Benecke, Raymonde Thompson, Michelle Frazier, Glorybeth Smith, Jean Kowalewski, Susan Stroud, Paula Todd, Janet Wiebler, Mary Curtis, John McMahon, Jenna McMahon, Phyllis Zwirko, Jacque Ogilvie, Bob Brann, Paul Prizmonte, Bonnie Fogelberg, Rod Frazier, Annette Fontaine, Timothy Forster, Armando Archivaldo, Caleb Frazier, Louise Costas, David Jerge, Readine Owens, Kathy Smith, Cathy Stouffer, Nicholas Stoud, Frank Cocast, Mercedes Wazowski, Aidan Frazier, Tessie Pozo-Olano, Marki Cena, Anne Hartz, Elizabeth Frazier, Irene Coyne, Gary Jenkins Jr., Eileen Mozucha, Bonnie Frazier, Susan Kip, Sr. Marcia Britton, Becky & Lacy Stroud, Josephine Rivera, Lisa Spitzer, Deb Firebaugh, Marjorie Cena, Luann Fine, George Backo, Lucy Walbroehl, Janet Bucko, Edward Matazinski, Joanna Arias, Chelsea Patry, Susie Kaesshaeffer, Sarah Bieze, Charles Prizmonte, Karen Walter, Eloise Webb, Tommy Laudani, Elaine Morgan, Bernard Gehl, Fran Morris, Doug Teague JESUS I TRUST IN YOU Can you not keep watch with Me for one hour? Please join members of the parish in a Holy Hour from 3:00-4:00pm every Friday, for the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Mercy Stations of the Cross during Eucharistic Adoration. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is also prayed every morning after the 8:30 am Mass, Monday through Thursday during the school year and additionally after the 8:30 am Mass on Friday mornings during the summer months. If you cannot be present to pray with us at the parish at these times, simply join in prayer with us spiritually by briefly thinking of our Lord s Passion & Death every day at 3:00pm and especially on Friday s at 3:00pm by simply praying the words, Jesus I Trust in You. Donna Marie Stanislaw EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, for I am gracious and merciful. (JL2: 12-13) Please prayerfully consider committing to a weekly hour with Our Lord. We are in need of committed Adorers for the following hours: Wednesdays 3pm-4pm; Thursdays 1pm-2pm, 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm; and Fridays 11am-noon, 4pm-5pm, 8pm- 9pm and 11pm to midnight; and Saturdays 3am-4am. Please contact Teresa Letteri ( or taletteri@comcast.net) or Christy Williams ( or clw.cwilliams@gmail.com) Noticias para la comunidad hispana: Confesiones todos los sábados a las 6:30pm Misa en español todos los sábados a las 7pm Sacramento del Bautismo: La clase se imparte el primer domingo de cada mes en la escuela. La clase es requerida antes de recibir o participar de este sacramento. Los padres y padrinos deben asistir a la clase. Curso sobre los Evangelios Sinopticos los miércoles empezando el 19 de abril al 21 de junio, 2017 a las 7:00pm en la escuela. Legión de María en Español Todos los Sabados alas 5:30pm Oficina parroquial sala de conferencias GIFT SHOP AND LIBRARY ~ The Sacred Heart Gift Shop and library will be open Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm, Wednesdays 10am-1:30pm/2:00pm-4pm, Thursdays 12:30 2:30pm, Fridays 10am-2:30pm. We will also keep it open on Sundays from 10am 12pm or if you prefer by appointment then you can call Marion Phillips at Thanks for your support. 3

4 St. John the Evangelist Weekly Bulletin Dear Folks, Fourth Sunday of EASTER Veni, Vidi, Vici, et tum discessi I came, I saw, I conquered, and then I left. Such were the words on my final Latin exam after six years of study in the great language. I can t recall the response the teacher gave in Latin should have taken that seventh year. Just teasing. I was reminded of those words in meeting up with Dick and Sue Meeker recently while they were visiting from their new home in Virginia Beach. Many of us remember them for their wonderful example in the devotions to the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy each day. With hard work and great humility they won the hearts of all of us. In the life of the parish they were like true godparents to all of us. They were among many other godparents such as the Regans, the Maybachs, and the lovely Pat Minihan who have come and gone. Blessed figures followed by many others still, who, like lighthouses, shine in example of the Faith for all of us. For what we had and who are in this wonderful parish we call home, let us rejoice and be glad. In these weeks following Easter let us also rejoice and be glad in those who recently joined the Church at the Easter Vigil. They are complimented with many others who have joined the Faith during the past year. And there are still others, seeking annulments, that they may be free to enter the Church. You might see them coming up for a blessing at Communion time. One of my favorite stories lies in the grandmother so zealous in her efforts to become a Catholic. Last year none of the kids showed up for the May crowing so I asked for a volunteer. And wouldn t you know, that little grandmother went scaling up the ladder to set the crown on the head of the Blessed Mother. Never was the crown set so joyfully by one so humbly seeking to one day receive the Body of Christ. See you at the 12:30pm Mass on Sunday May 14 th, for this year s May Crowning. That said, any folks seeking assistance with annulments are welcome to give me a call and come for a visit. We can see what we can do. During the year I very much enjoy attending the sporting, and cultural events of those kids, in our high school CCD classes. I also write letters of recommendation in their regard. They are terrific kids and offer an incredible hope for the Church. Oh, please, I don t mean to canonize them as some, as the Irish say, have a bit of the demon in them. Ha! Ha! Ha! Anyway, I digress. A few weeks ago young Megan McCoy, from Fauquier High School was in a program where students voluntarily stood up to sing and entertain all comers with their personal talents. It was an exceptional night where everyone was a winner. It could be reviewed in three dimensions. First, the kids who sang and danced were phenomenal. Truthfully, how many of the rest of us would set our egos aside for such an event? Uhm, I suspect precious few. Second, the student audience response with its lively applause for each of the contestants was great, revealing a terrific enthusiasm in their school fraternity/sorority. And lastly, the parents and faculty complimented with the presence of the Fauquier principal, Mr. Trip Burton. He is at all the school events. You might think he lives at the place. Anyway, their support and encouragement really sets a higher standard for the students to excel in the academics, arts and athletics. They are very much like the good people found at Kettle Run, Liberty and other private schools. If you want to get a sense for the future please go look at our high schools. Start with Meg McCoy. She is one of the many, many terrific kids. All right, all right. Speaking of terrific kids, next Saturday, May 13 th is the day for First Communion. Life rarely rises above the excitement of First Communion. The little munchkins get it. You can see it in their eyes. Jesus Christ is the one they come to receive, no one else. The fanfare, with grandparents and godparents, along with dresses and suits, are nice. But, it is Jesus Christ they come to receive. Let us all rejoice and be glad. And, let us pray for one another. Collegiate answer: The visionary for the Divine Mercy devotions was a young religious by the name of Sr. Faustina Kowalska. She was a Polish Catholic Nun and Mystic who helped change the world in the devotion to the Mercies of Christ. Jesus, I place my trust in you. Collegiate question: What great Jewish scientist was considered to be the first leader of the Jewish State of Israel, founded in 1947? Fr. Gould 4

5 St. John the Evangelist Weekly Bulletin 7 May 2017 Greetings, Last week, our Church celebrated the greatest mystery of our faith: the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior. As a school community, we prayerfully prepared for our journey into the three holiest days of the year, the Triduum. Our Kindergarten students were given the opportunity to strengthen their faith by reenacting the Last Supper. I was told it was quite a sight to see and there were no shortage of young boys wanting to play the active roles. Many thanks to Mrs. Galvin, our teachers, and school families for supporting the Patron Saint of the Poor Program lead by the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. We collected coins in each classroom over several weeks and I am pleased to announce that over $ in coins was collected in total. Mrs. Neil wrote a beautiful card and urged our students to keep their coin pouches and collect on a monthly basis. I will pray that many of our families will accept this challenge. May we continue to grow in God's grace and wisdom. Principal Macdonald St. John the Evangelist Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten: Thank you to all of the families who have registered for the Preschool year. We still have availability in our 2 Day Preschool and 3/4/5 Day Pre-Kindergarten. Please call or stop by the Preschool Office for more info or to schedule a tour at St. John Preschool has 3 Summer Fun and Learning Camps available for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds and is open to the Parish. All camps are taught by qualified staff members and follow a theme each week. Camp hours are 8:00am -2:30pm with Extended Day available until 6:00pm for a separate fee. Space is limited. Please call the Preschool Office for more information at Used Book Sale to Benefit the School Library GREAT NEWS!! The Used Book Sale will be held in Trinity Hall at St. John's School May 20 th Saturday 8 am- 6 pm May 21 st Sunday 9 am- 1:30 pm Hardbacks $1.00 Paperbacks $.50 All proceed will go to St. Jon's School Library for the purchase of new books. READING "ROCKS" THE WORLD!! Religious Ed This is our last weekend of classes for this year. We will begin our classes this week with a short May Crowning which will begin about 10 minutes after the start of each session. Children can bring a flower to offer Mary. First Holy Communion: First Holy Communion Practice will be held Thursday, 5/11 th at 6pm Our Parish First Holy Communion will be held Saturday 5/13 th (see your packet for details) RE Registrations: All students in grades 1-12 who are not attending a Catholic school should be enrolled in RE classes. Register with payment BEFORE June 1 st to receive a registration discount Pre-filled RE registration forms for current students are available and have been passed out during RE class times. We have begun accepting RE Registrations for the upcoming year. FYI Classes begin August 20 th & 21 st For the upcoming year, we offer the following 4 Sessions for grades K-8: Session A: Sunday 9:15am 10:30am Session B: Sunday 11am 12:15:pm Session C: Sunday 3:45pm 5pm Session D: Monday 5pm 6:15pm High School grades 9-12 will continue to have classes at these times: Sunday 4pm 5pm Monday 5pm 6pm Monday 7pm 8pm C o n f i r m a t i o n Mark your calendars! We have a date for this year s fall Confirmation: Monday, November 27 th at 7 pm Please turn in all completed paperwork as soon as possible to the Parish Office (NOT the teachers) & continue to check future bulletins for more info. Everyone should have completed. All 25 Service Hours need to be completed by mid May 25, Reminder for the Candidates: Don't forget to update the RED binder in the vestibule of the church when you complete your Spiritual exercises. MAY CROWNING All the children of the Parish (First Communicants in their finery) are invited to participate in St. John s May Crowning at the 12:30pm Mass on Mother s Day! 5

6 St. John the Evangelist Weekly Bulletin RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Please contact the Religious Ed Office at x209 if you are interested in becoming Catholic or if you are an adult who needs to be confirmed. Through a process of discernment, prayer, education, and sharing with others on the journey, these adults prepare to become Catholics and the entire SJE parish community rejoices with them. Please pray for St. John's RCIA candidates who will come into full communion with Christ and His church this Easter Vigil. All over 55 are welcome. We meet the first Friday of each month at Mercy Hall at 9:15am. No dues or fund raisers. Sharing in fellowship, prayer, guest speakers, games, friendship, & travels. (You do not need to belong to Y@H to join us on our trips). We welcome your ideas & suggestions. For info: contact Marianne Boston or Michelle Dawson-Powell Co-Chairs. EUCHRE 6:30 PM 1 st Weds in the Knights Social Hall. Contact Doris BRIDGE 1:00 PM second Mondays, Ledo s back roomlunch at 12:noon contact Jill BRIDGE Second Weds, 6:30 PM Knights Social Hall, contact Jill Mah Jong Third Thursday, 1:00PM Ledo s back room, contact Mahala Join H again Feb 10 th to the 22 nd 2018, on a cruise to the Southern Caribbean on the R.C.C.L. Grandeur of the Seas, leaving from Baltimore, starting at $1, p.p. port and taxes included for inside cabin. For more information, call Mahala Monteleone There will be bus transportation from Mercy Hall to Baltimore. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly. Lead your married live more abundantly by participating in a WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekends are Sep 15-17, 2017 in Herndon, VA and Oct 27-29, 2017 in Gaithersburg, MD. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: RenewMarriage-VANorth.org or contact us at applications@renewmarriage-vanorth.org or Fourth Sunday of EASTER The Patricians Society of the Legion of Mary will hold its next adult discussion group on Saturday, May 13, from PM in the Library of St. John s School. The topic will be Our Lady of Siluva. This apparition of Our Lady occurred in 1508 in Lithunia. Questions to be discussed are, Why is this apparition so little known? What was Our Lady s message? How should we respond to this apparition? Light refreshments will be served. Please contact Bill Flook for further information. Marriage Enrichment Evening Please join us on Friday, May 19 th at St. Ambrose Parish Hall, Annandale, VA from 7:00 9:00 PM. Guest Speaker: Beverly Tauke who is a Counselor, Author, and Speaker. She will talk on 7 Ways Forgiveness Enhances Your Marriage. Please register at arlingtondiocese.org/forgivenessinmarriage. All married and engaged couples welcome! If you have any questions, contact Nancy McKeague at n.mckeague@arlingtondiocese.org. Legion of Mary A Catholic Lay apostolate that performs both spiritual and corporal Works of Mercy. Meetings are Monday morning at 9:45 AM in Mercy Hall, Monday evening at 7 PM in the Parish Center and 4:45 on Friday afternoon for children in the Parish Center. For more information contact: Mary Junior Legion of Mary Will be hosting the movie "The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima" on Friday, May 12th, in the Youth Room at 6 PM. On May 13, 1917 and each subsequent month until October 13, 1917, three Portuguese shepherd children, Lucia dos Santos and her two cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, saw a "Lady on a tree" while playing in a field who identified herself f as Our Lady of the Rosary. Our Lady's gave messages during her apparitions which are intended for all of the faithful. Our Lady also promised a miracle on October 13 th so that all would believe. That miracle was witnessed by 70,000 pilgrims. All parishioners are invited to attend the movie. Light refreshments will be served. 6

7 St. John the Evangelist Weekly Bulletin 7 May 2017 Every parishioner has 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smart phone 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, listen to CD s, watch movies and download books. These will entertain, engage, and inspire you with the beauty and wonder of your faith. Society of St. Vincent de Paul 1 st Quarter update: Between January 1 and March 31, your Conference assisted 20 families with energy and utility bills and another 13 families with housing expenses. In addition, we were able to contribute a total of $ towards urgent medical needs for several individuals. The total outlay of funds for all purposes amounted to $15,919.52, which included $ for pantry needs. We are grateful for your faithful support. Each dollar you offer allows us to put your generosity to work in the lives of our neighbors, which fulfils the command to Love thy Neighbor. Thank you. For more information, please call Jim Gannon, President or gannon54@comcast.net Visit us on Facebook! Recent RCIA graduates, now what? After a great program to get you started, where can you go to continue your journey into Catholicism? One place is to join us in the Adult Discussion Group that meets every Sunday right after the 9:00 Mass in the Knights of Columbus meeting hall, directly under Mercy Hall. We cover topics of your choice in four principal avenues; Aplogetics, Doctrine, Scripture, and Spiritual Growth. You are very welcome. If you have any questions, call Dr. Jim Dobbins at , or at jhdphd@gmail.com. You can access programs, videos, books, movies and CD's by logging on to 1. Scroll down the page until you see "For Individuals". 2. Under "If you are a Formed.org Parish, enter your code here" and enter the following code WB77KK 3. Click on submit 4. Register Once you are registered you will have access to some of the best Catholic resources available to get FORMED! MUSIC CORNER Choir Schedule: Adult Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays, 7:30 pm in Church, beginning Sept. 8 and 10:45 Mass on Sundays, beginning Sept. 11 Children's Choir Rehearsal: Fridays at 3:30 pm in the school, beginning Sept 16 and 9:00 am Mass on Sundays, beginning Sept 11. Saturday Vigil Mass Rehearsals: Saturday, 4:00 pm in the church. For all of the above contact: James Noakes: , x206 jnoakes@stjohntheevangelistschool.org Sunday Evening Mass Rehearsals: Sunday, 3:30pm in the Church. Ken Galvin: ken@galvinproductions.com 7

8 St. John the Evangelist Weekly Bulletin Helping Our Own Parishioners HOOPS This is for all men & women of St John's, a call to serve our fellow parishioner. Mission statement: To give comfort, assistance and prayers to our parishioners in need. We are all busy, yet remember, "There but by the grace of God go I" Can you commit to one hour a month? Where can we help: Make phone calls, especially to those who live alone. Pick up groceries, Rx, do errands. Help with light housework, do the dishes, walk the dog. Take meals. Make home visits. Contact Mary or metterguy@gmail.com or Fr. Fimian SPECIAL OFFER FROM RED HOT & BLUE We have a very special offer created especially for us here at St. John s. When you visit the RED HOT & BLUE on any SUNDAY this year (2017) the restaurant will donate 15% of your purchase back to St. John s. Here s how it works: Whether you dine-in or take-out, simply tell your server that you are from St. John s and 15% of your bill will be donated back to St. John s. This is a tremendous opportunity for our parish to raise funds and at the same time enjoy a great meal. So when stop by RED HOT & BLUE on Sunday, tell them you are from St. John s and we all benefit. BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER!! Please stop by the tables after all Masses on Sunday, May 7 th for some homemade delectables sponsored by SJHE. All monies will go directly to the Jones family to help them with medical expenses for their three boys. May God bless you for your support. Knight s Roundtable - Fourth Sunday of EASTER Spiritual medicine pray the Rosary daily O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation: Grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Encounter the Lord become a Knight of Columbus kofc5561.org/join-us Come and join May Events 4, Thu, 7 Officers Meeting Council Chamber 11, Thu, 6:30 Social Dinner & Meeting Mercy Hall/Council Chamber 12, Fri, 6:30 Knights Night Social Chamber 14, Sun, 8:30 Pancake Breakfast - Mercy Hall 20, Sat, 6 Father/Daughter Dance - Mercy Hall 21, Sun, 7:30 Support Ladies Spring Bake Sale 25, Thu, 6:30 Business Meeting Council Chamber Knights in Action KOVAR Council needs your help Can you spare a couple of hours to help those who support individuals with intellectual disabilities? We need brothers to wear the KOVAR smock and man designated storefronts accepting donations. Contact Br Steve L Etolile for more details. Vote for next fraternal year s slate of officers All brothers are invited to come to the Business meeting on the 25 th to vote for next fraternal year s Council leadership. 8

9 St. John the Evangelist Weekly Bulletin 7 May 2017 Why Fatima? Our Blessed Mother - Mary Immaculate approached three shepherd children alerting them to spread the message of the Rosary; so man would correct his ways of error, or face the consequences of sin, through war and persecution. Her message was clear and simple: Pray, Please pray very much and offer prayers and sacrifices constantly to the Most High. And, as noted by Saint Pope John XXIII: My day must be one long prayer, prayer is the breath of life. I propose to recite all fifteen decades of the Rosary every day, if possible, in the chapel before the Blessed Sacrament. Please join us on May 6 th for the 1 st Saturday of the Month Rosary (following the 8:30 A.M. Mass). And, on May 13, for the Centennial celebration of our Lady s first apparition to the three children on May 13, And so poignantly pointed out by Saint Pope John Paul II: The message of Fatima is more relevant and more urgent than when our Lady first appeared. WOMEN OF ST. JOHN S On the weekend of May 6 th and 7 th the Women of St. John s will be conducting the Dollars for Moms Collection to support A Best Choice Mobile Unit which is a mobile unit that visits college campuses and abortion clinics in Northern Virginia. The collection will also support St. Vincent de Paul who provides baby supplies for new moms. We will be at the exits of the church accepting donations after the 5 PM Mass on Saturday, May 6 th and after all Masses on Sunday, May 7 th. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Drama Club The TORCH Drama Club is in full swing getting ready for their summer production,chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Our seamstresses are looking for donations of lace or eyelet edging, and elastics for several of the costumes. If you're cleaning out your sewing closets, we will graciously accept your notions at the school office who will kindly forward them to the sewing department! Tickets are going on sale in May so plan early to see the show before the two weekends sell out! June 23-25, June 29-July 1! Ticket information can be found at TORCHtickets@gmail.com. SPECIAL MOTHER S DAY MASSES. As part of our Parish s commemoration of the 100-Year Anniversary of the appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the children at Fatima, we will welcome Father Francis Peffley to three Masses on Mother s Day, Sunday, May 14. Father Peffley will preach on the message of Fatima, which included dire warnings, urgent requests and inspiring promises by Our Blessed Mother, a message as prophetic and profound today as it was 100 years ago. Father Peffley will speak at the 9:00, 10:45 and 12:30 Mother s Day Masses. Father Peffley was the founding pastor of Holy Trinity Parish and his strong devotion to Our Blessed Mother is especially exemplified by his service to the Legion of Mary, which he joined at age 10. For a sample of Father Peffley speaking on Fatima early in his priesthood, give a listen to this recording on his website: 0The%20Message%20of%20Fatima_The%20 Rosary.mp3 Look in this and future bulletins for important information about other special Parish activities and events celebrating the 100 th Anniversary of Fatima. Fr. Mark Moretti will be offering the invocation and benediction at this year s Confederate Memorial Day Service, held at the Warrenton Cemetery on May 28, 2017, beginning at 2:00 pm. The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Black Horse Camp #780, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Black Horse Chapter #9, both of Warrenton, sponsor this annual event. There will be cannon and rifle salutes, bagpipes by Steve Boulton and taps played by a JROTC Cadet from Liberty High School. Period dress is encouraged but not required. The event is open to the public and everyone is invited. Special Guest speaker will be Chairman Corey Stewart. Please come and enjoy the event. 9

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