Assumption of Our Mother Mary

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1 SUNDAY SCHOOL: 2:45 PM SUNDAY HOLY QURBANA: 4:30 St. Andrews the Apostle Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA TUESDAY: 7:30 PM FRIDAY: 7:30 PM SATURDAY: 7:50 Corpus Christi, 43130, Amberwood Plaza, Suite 150, South Riding, VA From Achan s Desk. Assumption of Our Mother Mary On November 1, 1950, Pius XII defined the dogma of the Assumption. Thus he solemnly proclaimed that the belief whereby the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the close of her earthly life, was taken up, body and soul, into the glory of heaven, definitively forms part of the deposit of faith, received from the Apostles. To avoid all that is uncertain the Pope did not state either the manner or the circumstances of time and place in which the Assumption took place only the fact of the Assumption of Mary, body and soul, into the glory of heaven, is the matter of the definition. The Assumption is the oldest feast day of Our Lady, but we don't know how it first came to be celebrated. Its origin is lost in those days when Jerusalem was restored as a sacred city, at the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine (c ). By then it had been a pagan city for two centuries, ever since Emperor Hadrian (76-138) had leveled it around the year 135 and rebuilt it as Aelia Capitolina in honor of Jupiter. For 200 years, every memory of Jesus was obliterated from the city, and the sites made holy by His life, death and Resurrection became pagan temples. After the building of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in 336, the sacred sites began to be restored and memories of the life of Our Lord began to be celebrated by the people of Jerusalem. One of the memories about his mother centered around the "Tomb of Mary," close to Mount Zion, where the early Christian community had lived. On the hill itself was the "Place of Dormition," the spot of Mary's "falling asleep," where she had died. The "Tomb of Mary" was where she was buried. At this time, the "Memory of Mary" was being celebrated. Later it was to become our feast of the Assumption. For a time, the "Memory of Mary" was marked only in Palestine, but then it was extended by the emperor to all the churches of the East. In the seventh century, it began to be celebrated in Rome under the title of the "Falling Asleep" ("Dormitio") of the Mother of God. Soon the name was changed to the "Assumption of Mary," since there was more to the feast than her dying. It also proclaimed that she had been taken up, body and soul, into heaven. Website : nvasyromalabar@gmail.com Mission Director: Fr. Justin Puthussery: jusput13@gmail.com 6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA Kaikarans: Sony Kuruvilla: Rony Thomas: Page 1

2 That belief was ancient, dating back to the apostles themselves. What was clear from the beginning was that there were no relics of Mary to be venerated, and that an empty tomb stood on the edge of Jerusalem near the site of her death. That location also soon became a place of pilgrimage. (Today, the Benedictine Abbey of the Dormition of Mary stands on the spot.) At the Council of Chalcedon in 451, when bishops from throughout the Mediterranean world gathered in Constantinople, Emperor Marcian asked the Patriarch of Jerusalem to bring the relics of Mary to Constantinople to be enshrined in the capitol. The patriarch explained to the emperor that there were no relics of Mary in Jerusalem, that "Mary had died in the presence of the apostles; but her tomb, when opened later... was found empty and so the apostles concluded that the body was taken up into heaven." In the eighth century, St. John Damascene was known for giving sermons at the holy places in Jerusalem. At the Tomb of Mary, he expressed the belief of the Church on the meaning of the feast: "Although the body was duly buried, it did not remain in the state of death, neither was it dissolved by decay.... You were transferred to your heavenly home, O Lady, Queen and Mother of God in truth." All the feast days of Mary mark the great mysteries of her life and her part in the work of redemption. The central mystery of her life and person is her divine motherhood, celebrated both at Christmas and a week later (Jan. 1) on the feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8) marks the preparation for that motherhood, so that she had the fullness of grace from the first moment of her existence, completely untouched by sin. Her whole being throbbed with divine life from the very beginning, readying her for the exalted role of mother of the Savior. The Assumption completes God's work in her since it was not fitting that the flesh that had given life to God himself should ever undergo corruption. The Assumption is God's crowning of His work as Mary ends her earthly life and enters eternity. The feast turns our eyes in that direction, where we will follow when our earthly life is over. The feast days of the Church are not just the commemoration of historical events; they do not look only to the past. They look to the present and to the future and give us an insight into our own relationship with God. The Assumption looks to eternity and gives us hope that we, too, will follow Our Lady when our life is ended. In 1950, in the Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus, Pope Pius XII proclaimed the Assumption of Mary a dogma of the Catholic Church in these words: "The Immaculate Mother of God, the ever-virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heaven." With that, an ancient belief became Catholic doctrine and the Assumption was declared a truth revealed by God. Page 2

3 SUNDAY READINGS August 5th, 2018 Lev 23:33-44 The feast of the booths. Is 28:14-22 Warning to the people who do evil. 2Cor 12:14-21 Paul who spends everything for others. Lk 16:19-31 (16:19-17:10) Show concern for the poor. August 12th, 2018 Lev 19:1-4, 9-14 You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. Is 29:19-24 (29:13-24) The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord. 1Thess 2:1-12 The innocent behavior. Lk 17:11-19 Jesus cleanses ten lepers. August 19th, 2018 Lev 19:15-18 (19: :9-14) Do justice. Is 33:1-15 Repent and return. 1Thess 2:14-20 (2:14-3:13) Participation in Christ s suffering Lk 18:1-8 (18:1-14) The judge and the widow. August 26th, 2018 Deut 6:20-25 (6:20-7:6) Lord is the redeemer. Is 31:4-9 (31:1-9) Jerusalem comes back to the Lord. 2 Thess 1:3-10 (1:1-10) Steadfastness and faith in all persecutions and afflictions. Lk 18:35-43 (18:35-19:10) From the darkness to the light who is Christ. Family Unit Name City Month St. Sebastian St. Alphonsa WEEK DAY HOLY QURBANA SCHEDULE Day Schedule Location Tuesday 7:30 pm: Holy Qurbana, Adoration, Novena to St. Jude, Benediction with Divine Mercy Chaplet. Friday First Friday 7:30 pm: Holy Qurbana, Adoration, Novena to Holy Cross. [Up to 9:00 PM] (Confession after Holy Qurbana) Night Vigil starts with Holy Qurbana and ends before Saturday Holy Qurbana Saturday 7:50 am: Novena to Nithyasahayamatha (Our Lady of Perpetual Succour) 8:00 am : Holy Qurbana Fourth Saturday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Prayer group gathering CONFESSION SCHEDULE Every Tuesday and Friday after Holy Qurbana Venue: Corpus Christi; Time: Friday 8:30 pm onwards HOLY QURBANA IN ENGLISH Every Friday and Saturday at Corpus Christi CHURCH SETUP HELP SCHEDULE Tysons Corner & Falls Church & Alexandria Gainesville & Centreville & Woodbridge Corpus Christi (43130, Amberwood Plaza, Suite 150, South Riding, VA 20152) Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Corpus Christi January/July February/August St. Kuriakose Chavara South Riding/Aldie March/September St. Joseph Herndon April/October St. Aloysius Ashburn & Leesburg May/November St. Theresa of Lisieux Fairfax & Chantilly June/December Thanksgiving Insert If you would like to insert thanksgiving for petitions granted or publish a memorial or souvenir please send an to: nva-bulletin-team@googlegroups.com MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE SCHEDULE Date: October 19-21, 2018 Place: Long Island, New York Contact: Fr. John Melepuram ( , johnmelepuram@gmail.com) or Mr. Boban Thottam ( , jbthottam@gmail.com) Source: Page 3

4 PILGRIM STATUE VISITATION - UPDATE FROM MINISTRY We have successfully completed one round of Pilgrimage of the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima in our parish. The Pilgrimage will start after this year. Presently the Statue is with the Pilgrim Statue Ministry Group. Those who want special intention visitation may contact the coordinator to have the statue. This special intention is to be updated with Achan for prayers. The coordinators will hand over the statue for them on Sundays at the church. A minimum of a week will be the duration of Special Intention Visitation. House visit break-up by Kootaima level: St. Sebastian 27 families St.Joseph 34 families St.Aloysius 29 families Total Number of families visited by Mother Mary pilgrim statue in St. Jude Catholic Mission -157 Visitation Start date 01/22/2017 Visitation End date 03/17/2018 St.Therese of Lisieux 26 families St.Alphonsa 16 families St Chavara 25 families August Birthdays Aloysius Jose Elizabeth Sophia Jose Joslyn Rose Prasanth Amit S Antony Ethan Kariparambil Kaitlyn Ella Mathew Ann Kavitha James Gracey Gregory Kevin Alex Jacob Annlyn Rocky Henritha Paul Maria Joam Anu Jeswin Ian Antony Star Melissa Thomas Aron Mathew Joson Isabella Annemarie Jose Noahan Kuruvilla Pattet Ashlyn Rocky Janinna George Paul Zeno Augustine Moonjelly Jerril Philip Paulvin Jose Bincy Baby Jimmy Jose Rojo Joseph Breeze Johny Jinu John Rosann George Cemi Chacko Thomas Joanne George Savia Lilly Thomas Daniel Joseph George Jose (boban) Sebastian Susan Elengical Davis J Elengical Joshua Thomas Usha Zeno Page 4

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7 Volume 9 Issue 8 August 2018 POPE TWEETS Pope July 10 You too are like the Good Samaritan when you recognize the face of Christ in those near you.. Pope July 18 Jesus invites us to build the civilization of love together in the situations we are called to live every day. Pope July 22 God wants us to call Him Father, with the trust of children who abandon themselves in the arms of the One who gave them life. Serving is the way that mission is carried out, the only way to be a disciple of Jesus. Pope July 26 Grandparents are a treasure in the family. Please, take care of your grandparents: love them and let them talk to your children! HOLY FATHER S INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF August. Universal The Treasure of Families That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. SAINTS CORNER Saints Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus The actions of these two influential Jewish leaders give insight into the charismatic power of Jesus and his teachings and the risks that could be involved in following him. Joseph was a respected, wealthy civic leader who had become a disciple of Jesus. Following the death of Jesus, Joseph obtained Jesus body from Pilate, wrapped it in fine linen and buried it. For these reasons, Joseph is considered the patron saint of funeral directors and pallbearers. More important is the courage Joseph showed in asking Pilate for Jesus body. Jesus was a condemned criminal who had been publicly executed. According to some legends, Joseph was punished and imprisoned for such a bold act. Nicodemus was a Pharisee and, like Joseph, an important first-century Jew. We know from John s Gospel that Nicodemus went to Jesus at night secretly to better understand his teachings about the kingdom. Later, he spoke up for Jesus at the time of his arrest and assisted in Jesus burial. We know little else about Nicodemus. Reflection Celebrating these two contemporaries of Jesus who played significant roles in Jesus life, reminds us of the humanity of Jesus and how he related to his fellow men and women. His gentleness to these two and his acceptance of their help remind us that he treats us in the same gentle way. Saint Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus are the Patron Saints of: Funeral Directors Pallbearers Source: Page 7

8 KIDS CORNER: COLOR AND SOLVE ACTIVITY All the school age kids 2nd grade and below are eligible to participate in this activity. Please send completed entry with the name, age and grade of the participant to Last date for submission is August 31, Please note entries submitted in any other All the school age kids 3rd grade and above are eligible to participate in this activity. Please send completed entry with the name, age and grade of the participant to Last date for submission is July 31, Please note entries submitted in any other manner will not be considered. Source: Page 8

9 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Name Family Name Contact # Role Responsibility Rony Thomas Parayankuzhiyil Trustee Kaikkaran Sony Kuruvilla Pattet Trustee Kaikkaran Bibson Joseph Madassery St. Sebastian Kootaima Representative Bincy Baby Thaliath Catechism Representative St. Jude Library Hospitality & Entertainment Ministry St. Chavara Kootaima Representative Breeze Johny Chittilappilly Kunnath Data Management Coordinator Georgekutty Pastoral Council, Family Apostolate & Manalel Pastoral Council Member Manalel Life St. Joseph Kootaima Representative Jai Xavier Pullathil Choir Ministry, St. Jude Academy St. Theresa of Liseux Jay Varkey Priyammackal Church & Altar Ministry Kootaima Representative St, Joseph Kootaima Representative Jimmy Jose Puthenkalam St. Jude Academy, Picnic St. Aloysius Kootaima Representative Joam Mathew Kolarikkal Sports & Games Ministry Jophy Jose Melemannil Parish Council Member Communication & Publication Leni Tresa Jose Thoppil St. Alphonsa Kootaima Representative Children s Ministry Mary Pothen Nediakalaparambil Youth Representative Youth Ministry (JOY), Picnic Merlin Thomas Kadanthottu St. Sebastian Kootaima Representative Secretary Reetha Shaju Panattuparamban St. Chavara Kootaima Representative Pilgrim Statue Shine Sebes Thottamadam St. Theresa of Liseux Communication & Publication, Family Kootaima Representative Apostolate & Life, March 4Life Shiny Adukuzhi Thekkekara St. Aloysius Kootaima Representativraments Holy Communion & Celebration of Sac- Soya Rocky Perimchelloor Women Forum Representative WINGS Ministry Sujith Abraham Puthussery Parish Council Member Chicago Social Ministry, March 4Life SPECIAL OFFICES/MINISTRY CONTACTS Accountant Jojo Mathew Auditor Sojan Alex Auditor Paul Pottanat Bulletin Coordinator Leo Pius Choir Coordinator Alex Jacob Lectors Rincy Jimmy Legal Advisor Johnson Myalil Mass Coordinator Sergin John Website Coordinator Rajesh Joy Page 9

10 UPCOMING EVENTS Date Time Event Place 09/15/2018 Parish Picnic TBD 10/28/2018 St. Jude Feast St. Andrew s Church, Clifton Let us thank each other for all the financial contributions towards our church. By supporting St. Jude Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission through Faith Direct, both you and our parish can more easily project your future contributions. You can sign up online at using our church code: VA492 A monthly offering of $150 ($50 Offertory & $100 Land & Building Fund) is recommended. PRAYER FOR OUR CHURCH Father, Son and Holy Spirit/ the Most Blessed Trinity/ we adore you/ praise you/ and glorify you. We thank you for molding us/ into a worshipping community. Bless us with a church/ where we can offer praise and worship/ where our families and children can unite with you/ through faith, hope and charity. Grant us a generous spirit, unity and patience/ to endure joyfully/ the challenges to build our mission church. Bless all our benefactors/ who help us in this effort. St. Jude, worker of miracles and our patron saint/ through your intercession/ May God s fullest blessings be upon our mission. Mother Mary and Saint Joseph/ watch over this little mission church. To you Lord/ be all glory and honor forever. Amen. 1 Our Father 1 Hail Mary 1 Glory Be St. Jude, Our Patron Saint, Pray For Us. ST. JUDE PRAYER TIME Rosary Let us all gather as one and pray the Rosary together as a family before the Lord, a Prayer Bri- Divine Mercy When: Monday through Saturday Time: 3:00 pm Conference number: Pin: Night Vigil When: First Friday 7:30 pm: Holy Mass 8:30 pm: Adoration and night vigil up to 7:30 am Saturday Page 10

11 Simple and Automatic Ways to Support Our Church. Amazon will now donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to St.Jude Syro-Malabar Church when you shop at AmazonSmile, smile.amazon.com Go to smile.amazon.com Login with your Amazon account credentials Search for St. Jude Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. Select our Church and your account will be linked to St. Jude Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. Now visit this site when you purchase from Amazon next time. When you shop at Safeway with your registered Club Card you ll earn and win for St. Jude Syro-Malabar Catholic Church and for yourself too! For more details go to safewaystores/ HOW To Register For escrip: Go to registration/index.jsp Enter "St. Jude Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission Va" for Group Name Enter Name, Address, . Enter Safeway Club Card number Follow the instructions to complete the signup The Lord is risen! As Christ's disciples, we are called to go forth and spread the good news of His Resurrection. Our parish's many ministries are examples of how many of you answer that call. Our ministries require not only gifts supporting St. Jude Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission with electronic donations through Faith Direct. Visit and use our church code: VA492. A monthly offering of $150 is suggested ($50 Offertory and $100 Land & Building fund). Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! We extend a warm welcome to all our new members! Please contact trustees or any council member if you have any questions. Do also reach out to them to understand how to get involved and become active members in the parish. To become a member of our St. Jude Church please complete the registration form and submit it to Fr. Justin Puthussery personally or it to jusput13@gmail.com. The registration forms are available at our church or can be downloaded from our church website: God Bless You, Fr. Justin Puthussery Page 11