ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA EASTER SUNDAY April 16, 2017 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

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2 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA EASTER SUNDAY April 16, 2017 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, April 15 - Holy Saturday Noon Blessings of the Easter Baskets 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass - Living and Deceased Members of St. Joseph Parish Midnight. - Easter Vigil [Spanish] Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunday 7:00 a.m. + Thomas & Dorothy Campenni by William & Kathleen Campenni 8:30 a.m - Ed & MaryAnn Gener by Cel Beltran & Family 10:00 a.m. + Orlando Timm by The Sequeira Family Noon + Thomas McFadden by The Clair Family 2:00 p.m. + Charlie McKinney by The McKinney Family 4:00 p.m. - Mass [Spanish] Monday, April 17 6:30 a.m. - Ed & MaryAnn Gener by Cris Beltran & Family 8:00 a.m. + Maureen Park by Paul Porto Tuesday, April 18 6:30 a.m. + Florence Gurka by The Lane Family 8:00 a.m. + Simon Ventura by The Nocturnal Adoration Society Wednesday, April 19 6:30 a.m. + Hilda Olson by Phyllis Pary 8:00 a.m. + Roger Fabich by The Kimpflen Family Thursday, April 20 6:30 a.m. - Mamatha Koneiu by Her Family 8:00 a.m. + Ann Cornett by The Metcalfe Family Friday, April 21 6:30 a.m. + Catherine Reilly by The Harrigan Family 8:00 a.m. + Cliff Buck by The Fabich Family Saturday, April 22 8:00 a.m. + Paula Lynch 5:00 p.m. - Dorrzapf Family Intentions by Mary & Tony Dorrzapf Sunday, April 23 - Divine Mercy Sunday 7:00 a.m. + George & Kathleen Baker by William & Kathleen Campenni 8:30 a.m - Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish 10:00 a.m. + Lily Love by Dan & Christiane Schaefer 11:30 a.m. + Susan Creighton by Louise Gillen & Family 1:00 p.m. + Michael & Patsy Gill by Joanne Kunz 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. + Betty Rodriguez Barrios by The Diaz Family We invite you to join us for the celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Prayer as we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the Church. Peace and good! We are an Easter people and ALLELUIA is our Song! These are not my words but the words of St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, spoken some 1500 years ago at the Easter liturgy. Although they were spoken in a different language, at a different time and certainly in a different world, the faith which they profess is the same as the one we embrace this Easter. We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song. We would be hard pressed to find a better lens through which to perceive the meaning of Easter than this faith assertion of St. Augustine. Because as we gather today after 40 days of Lent, after remembering Jesus last meal with the apostles, after reflecting on his unjust death, we gather to celebrate Jesus resurrection. As we gather together on this Easter morning we claim Christ s resurrection and what that resurrection means. We face the world around us without denial and recommit ourselves both to compassion and to the works of mercy. Therefore as an Easter people we open up our hearts and voices which capture our faith song: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! I share this meditation by the spiritual author, Father Henri Nouwen, which I have found spiritually helpful in capturing the celebration of the Easter Season. Easter vigil. The Lord is risen indeed. Christ s body did not remain in the tomb, but was raised to new life, and our own bodies will join him in glory. It is a great and powerful mystery. The body is not a prison to escape from, but a temple in which God s glory already dwells, and in which God s glory will be fully manifested on the day of the resurrection. Easter season is a time of hope. There is still fear, there is still a painful awareness of sinfulness, but there also is light breaking through. We can be joyful or sad, optimistic or pessimistic, tranquil or angry, but the solid stream of God s presence moves deeper than the small waves of our minds and our hearts. Easter brings the awareness that that God is present even when his presence is not directly noticed. Easter brings the good news that, although things seem to get worse in the world, the Evil One has already been overcome. Easter allows us to affirm that although God seems very distant and although we remain preoccupied with many little things, our Lord walks with us on the road and keeps explaining the Scriptures to us. Thus there are many rays of hope casting their rays on our life through life. Easter is a time of hope and a simple awareness that no matter where you are along the journey of faith with God, we know that Jesus is walking with us. On behalf of Fathers Alberto, Jonathan, Pat, Brothers James and Jason, and the Parish Staff, I wish you and your family a faith-filled and joy-filled Easter. The words of St. Augustine challenge us: A Christian should be an Alleluia from head to foot. Blessed Easter!

3 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA * April 16, 2017 The Parish staff wishes to thank the following parish ministries: We wish to thank the parishioners who have made their pledges and donations to the Bishop s Lenten Appeal (BLA). Your pledges and donations will assist the Bishop in his commitment to provide the means for the diocese to share the works of mercy to those in need. For the parishioners who are still reflecting upon their pledge/donation to the BLA, we invite you to reflect upon the ways in which the BLA embraces the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. As of this date, St. Joseph Catholic Church has made 97% of its BLA assessment. Peace and good! I wish to thank the parishioners who have made their pledges and donations to the Bishop s Lenten Appeal (BLA). Your pledges and donations will assist Bishop Burbidge in his commitment to provide the means for the diocese to share the works of mercy to those in need. As of this date, we have reached 97% of our BLA goal with 19% of the parish families participating. The pastoral team would like to request your help in reaching our BLA goal and our hope to have 30% of parish families participating in the BLA. For the parishioners who are still reflecting upon their pledge/donation to the BLA, we invite you to assist Bishop Burbidge in sharing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy throughout the Diocese and our community. We thank our parishioners for their gift of faith, embrace of the Gospel of Joy, works of mercy, and support of the parish. As we celebrate the Easter Season, know that you are remembered in our thoughts and prayers. We thank our parishioners participating in the RCIA (Spanish & English) journey for their openness to the gift of the Catholic faith, embrace of the Gospel of Joy, works of mercy, and support of the parish. A special thanks to the catechists and sponsors for their ministry of teaching and witnessing to the Catholic faith. As we celebrate the Easter Season, know that you are remembered in our thoughts and prayers. We thank our parishioners who participated and ministered in the different liturgical experiences of the Lenten Season. A special thanks are extended to the members of our music ministry, the Franciscan Friars in Formation and the Secular Franciscans who led the Stations of the Cross, the Knights of Columbus for ministering as ushers for the Lenten Penance Service, and the liturgical ministers at the daily and weekend Masses. Know that we appreciate the sharing of your time, talent, and treasure with the parish community. We thank our parishioners who volunteered to participate in the different liturgical ministries for the Holy Week, Easter liturgies, and throughout the liturgical year. Know that we appreciate the sharing of your time, talent, and treasure with the parish community. We thank our parishioners who supported the Easter Flower Sale overseen by the Cub Scouts. Many blessings! We thank our parishioners who donated to the Poor Box in the Church during the Lenten Season. The funds support the works of mercy. Many blessings! Let us continue to support the theme of the BLA: Offering hands to serve and hearts to love. In the peace of Francis of Assisi, Father Tom New Lector Training: If you feel called to share your faith through proclaiming the Word, call Mark Overberg at (703) New lector training is scheduled for May 23rd from 7-8 p.m. in the church. We especially need lectors at the 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses. (Note date changed) BANNS OF MARRIAGE II: Joe Kimpflen & Judy Lopez Nick Kiniry & Hally Hardtke Jesus Hernandez & Lilian Perez José Albarenga & Seidy Albarenga Johan Soltare & Rachel Rinaldi The Father Beiting Appalachian Mission drive for this spring will be May 20, 2017 in the church parking lot starting at 8:00 AM. As always, donations of new and used furniture, appliances and household goods continue as a critical need. Your support through the poor box and this mission drive goes to help some of the poorest people in our country. We look forward to your participation. Further information about the mission can be found at Thank you.

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5 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA * April 16, 2017 St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Advisory Council (PAC) March Meeting EXSUM In attendance: Fr. Tom, Marylou Bergeron, Mark Overberg (Chairperson), Frank Bowen (Vice Chairperson), Cindi Conroy, Jim Nash, Greg Bengzon, Tom Reilly, Cheryl Wilson, Terry McNulty, Tisha Hilliard (Secretary). Absent: n/a Welcome, Opening Prayer Fr. Tom New discussion areas Ministry Leader Fellowship Day: The PAC is organizing a Ministry Leader Fellowship Day to bring ministry leaders together to discuss how they can support each other and PAC will have an opportunity to hear the needs and concerns of the parish ministries. Updates on previous agenda items Movement of the Tabernacle: The movement of the tabernacle was approved by the Diocese. There will be no need to move the altar; the tabernacle will be placed on a raised platform. The Presider's chair and a table will go where the tabernacle is now. The move will occur once the table and credence table are delivered. Bishop's Lenten Appeal: The BLA is going well; we are at 75% of the goal and 14% of parishioners have committed. Parish staff will write letters in the bulletin further explaining how the BLA funds are used. Annual Polish/American Dinner Dance - April 22, 2017 The Good Samaritan Knights of Columbus Council will host its annual Polish/American Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at St. Joseph s Parish Hall. Doors open at 6 pm, with dinner served at 6:30 and dancing to live polka music by the Lenny Adams trio from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per adult, $20 per child/student and $260 to reserve a table of eight. Ticket price includes a traditional Polish Dinner of stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and pierogies, as well as beer and wine or other beverages. For tickets or more information, contact Bern Patchan at or at bernpatchan@gmail.com. Knights of Columbus Welcomes New Members The Good Samaritan Council commemorates Founders Day later this month, recognizing the founding of our order in We invite men of St. Joseph s parish to join the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world, and provide charitable help for our parish and community. Please contact Bern Patchan on or at bernpatchan@gmail.com<mailto:bernpatchan@gmail.com for information about joining us. Lenten Observance/Easter Celebration: The fish fry will be on March 24 th from 5-7 p.m. followed by Stations of the Cross. We will have 14 friars visiting from DC to lead the Stations and Peace Prayer. Divine Mercy Sunday: On Divine Mercy Sunday (the Sunday after Easter), the parish will host the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Prayer with the celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing at 2:10 PM. Communion under two species: We would like to begin the offering Communion under two species on Divine Mercy Sunday weekend at the Saturday 5 pm Mass, if possible. We will try it for 4-6 weeks. Spring Ministry Fair: The fair is tentatively scheduled for June 3-4 after all Masses to allow all parishioners to offer their time and talent to the parish. PAC Members meet with ministries: Members met with a Bible Study Group and RCIA to discuss their needs and concerns. PAC s: One par ishioner liked the Lenten bulletin cover. One suggested inviting more people to come to daily Mass. One asked about parish rosary groups and prayer groups.

6 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA * April 16, 2017 St. Joseph Catholic Church Ladies Society - Our next meeting is on April 20, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in Rms Before our meeting, we pack lunches for the Dranesville Elementary School Backpack Lunch Program. Volunteers are always needed! As always, refreshments and fellowship will be served! Ladies please consider joining us in our mission! Mark your calendars for our May 18th dinner! Look for details in upcoming bulletins. For more information on the Ladies Society, please call Jacki Esguerra at There is no Religious Educa on on the following days: Passion (Palm) Sunday, April 9 th Monday of Holy Week, April 10 th Tuesday of Holy Week, April 11 th Holy Saturday, April 15 th Easter Sunday, April 16 th Easter Monday, April 17 th Easter Tuesday, April 18 th For 2 nd grade and Special Sacraments (English) Practices: Saturday, April 22 nd from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & Tuesday, May 9 th from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. First Communion Mass in English Saturday, May 13 th at 12:00 p.m. Please report to your child s regular classroom first for Practices and Mass. Special Sacraments students report to the Office. We will process to church. Confirmation Mass On Saturday, April 29 th at 1:30 p.m. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, of the Archbishop of the Military Services, USA will be confirming our 8 th grade and above (Year II) students. Rehearsal will be on Tuesday, April 25 th from 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. starting in Parish Hall C (cafeteria) and ending in the church. Please arrive early and with your sponsor or proxy. Holy Land Shrines Collection Good Friday The Collection for the Holy Land Shrines, scheduled for Good Friday, April 14, allows us to unite in a special way with Christians around the world to support our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land and to assist the Franciscans of the Custody of the Holy Land, who have a unique responsibility to care for the holy shrines there. As a pontifical collection requested by Pope Francis, the Holy Land Shrines Collection offers a direct way for parishioners to join as witnesses of peace and to help protect Christianity s holiest places and God s people living in the Holy Land. Please encourage your parishioners to be generous in their support. More information and resources relating to the Holy Land Shrines Collection are available online at myfranciscan.org/good-friday/ and salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2017/03/18/170318d.html. We are very excited to announce that we have planned yet another Vacation Bible School (VBS) here at St. Joseph Catholic Church! This year's theme will be "Maker Fun Factory: Created by God Built for a Purpose." It will run from Monday, June 26th through Friday, June 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Last year we had over 80 young people participate; this year we are aiming for 100! Last year s VBS was a great success and we had a fun loving team. This year we are offering you the opportunity to join us for yet another exciting VBS year. At VBS we will make memories with singing and dancing, playing games and learning about the Bible and our Catholic Faith, not to mention making crafts and enjoying delicious snacks! Are you willing to help as an Assistant Coordinator for one of the following Activity Centers or age Group? Arts and Crafts Snacks Bible Stories Kindergarten & 1st Grade If interested, please call Mr. Reyes Ruiz at or at rruiz@sjcherndon.org. Collections: The weekend of April 2, 2017 Offertory : $ 25,437 plus Faith Direct $ 14,656 THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Second collection: Parish Facility Fund $ 9,352 plus Faith Direct $ 6,668 Thank you for your continued support and kind generosity. ADAMS-GREEN FUNERAL HOME Funeral & Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated Since 1885 Chris Adams * Owner/ Funeral Director Elden St. Herndon, VA