St. Andrew s Lutheran Church, Soucy Place, Centerville, VA-20120

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1 Page 1 St. Andrew s Lutheran Church, Soucy Place, Centerville, VA Weekly Mass: Sundays at 3:00 PM Sunday School: Sundays at 1:50 PM INSIDE THIS ISSUE Message from Fr. Tijo Mullakkara Bible Quiz 2 St. Sebastian s Feast Celebrations Forthcoming Events 4 Obituary 4 Account Information 5 Looking For Ways To Contribute Parish Council Contacts Prayer Meeting Schedule Marriage Preparation Course Schedule Announcements 7 Sunday Readings 7 Mission Director: Fr.Tijo Mullakkara ( ) Trustees: Antoney Kalikka ( ) Rajesh Alex ( ) Rony Thomas ( ) MESSAGE FROM MISSION DIRECTOR Dear Saint Jude Family, We are close to the Holy week. This is a time to reconcile with God and go back to Him asking pardon for our sins. It is also a time to mediate the value of Suffering under the light of the passion of our Lord. First of all Suffering is so helpful for a sinner to return to God and to understand His love. St. Chrysostom says Sin is an ulcer of the soul; if suffering does not come to remove the corrupted matter the soul will be lost. The letter to Hebrews reminds us that the Father disciplines every son He loves (Hebrews 12,6). Secondly, Suffering is a great source of merit for our souls. Saint Paul reminds us that compared to the greater glory we are to receive in heaven, the suffering of this time are trifles (Romans 8, 18). Saint James in his letter says: Blessed is the one who endures temptation; for when he has been proved, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to them (James 1, 12). The book of Job teaches if we have received good things at the hand of the Lord, why not suffering (Job 2,10). Thirdly, Suffering is the touchstone of Love. Jesus said There is no greater love than laying down one s life for the other. Saint Paul reminds us that love bears everything (1 Cor 13, 7). Gold and silver are tried in fire, but acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation and suffering. Fourthly, Suffering is prayer. The best prayer one can have to give one self completely to the Will of God amidst of all the suffering. As Jesus prayed not my will but Your Will be done. One martyr prayed once when he was imprisoned O Lord, what evil have I done that I should suffer this persecution. Our Lord gave him an answer And what evil have I done that I should be nailed to the Cross? If we believe that the suffering and Passion of our Lord saved us from hell, why should we not believe that through our suffering we can participate in the salvific Suffering of our Lord. May Good God Bless you! Have a blessed Holy Week. Sincerely yours in Christ our Savior, Tijoachan

2 Page 2 Bible Quiz March 2013 (Based on Leviticus Chapters 1-10) Congratulations to Janinna George, Winner, February Please your answers to sfelixus@gmail.com 1. For how many days can the meat of the victim offered as a voluntary sacrifice be eaten? 2. If the one who sins is the anointed priest, he will dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle times before Yahweh 3. After performing the sacrifice for sin, the burnt offering and the communion sacrifice entered the Tent of Meeting with Moses. 4. Animal from a flock of a lamb or a goat has to be slaughtered on the north side of the altar. True or False 5. How long did the investiture period last? 6. What should be done to the earthenware vessel in which the meat is cooked after the sacrifice? 7. Who burnt the goats offered as sacrifice instead of eating them? 8. The right from the communion sacrifice needs to be set aside and given to the priest 9. Name the two birds that could be offered for sacrifice? 10. The perpetual law for all descendants was that they were not supposed to eat either or 11. Who perished in the flame that leapt out from Yahweh's presence? 12. Two food items were never to be included in the cereal offerings. Name them 13. How much wheaten flour should be offered as sacrifice for sin? 14. What did Moses ask the Israelites to offer for burnt offering on the eighth day? 15. Only the males of a herd or flock were to be offered as a communion sacrifice. True or False 16. The fire on the altar that consumes the burnt offering must be to go out 17. What was offered in the form of unleavened cakes mixed with oil? 18. A female from the flock of sheep or goat should be offered as a sacrifice for sin. True or False 19. Where did Moses place the blood of the ram brought forward for investiture sacrifice? (Hint: it was placed on 3 places of Aaron's body) 20. When are the elders of the community supposed to lay their hands on the bull's head before Yahweh? Please Note : Drop boxes won't be kept from this month onwards. Gift cards are being provided as gifts for the prize winners.

3 Volume 4 Issue 3 St. Jude Syro-Malabar Church Of Northern Virginia Page 3 St. Sebastian s Feast Celebrations (9 & 10 Feb, 2013)

4 Page 4 Forthcoming Events Date Time Event Venue 01-Mar 08-Mar 15-Mar 22-Mar 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross followed by the Holy Qurabana and exposition of Blessed Sacrament. (Night Vigil on 22 March) 17-Mar 3:00 pm Feast of St. Joseph 28-Mar 7:30 pm Holy Thursday 29-Mar 7:30 pm Good Friday Corpus Christi, Amberwood Plaza, Suite 150, South Riding St. Andrew s Lutheran Church, Soucy Place, Centerville, VA Boyd School, 4550 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA Boyd School, 4550 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA Mar 9:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass (Please Note : There will be NO SUNDAY EASTER MASS) Boyd School, 4550 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA Apr 07-Apr 13Apr 14-Apr 9:30 am-6:30 pm 9:30 am-12:30 pm 9:30 am-6:30 pm 9:30 am-12:30 pm Couples Retreat Contact Nibu Wilson ( ) for more info. 02-June First Holy Communion and Holy Confirmation. Pastoral visit of Mar Jacob Angadiath OBITUARY Mrs. Omana Devassy Kiriyanthan, M/o three of our parishioners, Susha, Usha and Nisha, has gone for the eternal reward. Hearty Condolence and prayers! Mrs. Omana Devassy Kiriyanthan was born in Omalloor in the Vadakkedathu family. She lives in Ernakulam and belongs to St. Mary s Basilica parish. She took her undergraduate degree from Kerala University and graduate degree from Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani. She was a Professor and Head of Department of Biology at College of Arts and Sciences in Nigeria along with her late husband Professor Devassy Kiriyanthan. She passed away on Mar 5, 2013 at the age of 76. She is survived by five of her children and 12 grand children. Asha married to Babu Varghese, P.E. (Karerakattil - Thrissur) [Florida, USA], Dr. George Kiriyanthan married to Azia [Germany], Susha married to Siby Pothen, P.E. (Nediakalaparambil - Changanacherry) [Virginia, USA], Usha married to Paul Zeno (Kuzhicattumalil - Karimanoor, Thodupuzha) [Virginia, USA], Nisha married to Roy Moonjelly (Thuravoor) [Virginia, USA] Babu & Shimmy Palackavayalill We remember her and her family in our prayers. May her soul rest in Peace.

5 Page 5 Account Information Church Collection January February Offertory Donation & Contribution life Building Fund A R Collection CCD & Others Thiruppanam Total Faith Direct Building Fund Offertory Total Grand Total Thank you everyone for your generosity. We would recommend every one in our parish community to join Faith Direct. Our target is to have at least 80 members enrolled in Faith Direct by the end of this month. We currently have 56 parishioners enrolled in Faith Direct. How to join Faith Direct : Those who have not registered with Faith Direct so far, Please visit to sign up today. Our parish code is VA492. Faith Direct enables us to make our church contributions to direct debit to your checking account. A weekly offering of $25 is recommended towards Land & Building fund. Looking For Ways To Contribute? Mass Intentions: For all Mass intentions, please contact Fr. Tijo Mullakara ( ) Donations: If you wish to donate to church, please contact the Mission Director, Trustees or Council members. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and would be used towards introducing new activities or improving existing activities for kids, youth, choir etc. In addition we are always in need of volunteers especially in the areas highlighted below: Altar Service: The church is seeking volunteers for altar service. If you are interested in becoming an Altar Server, please contact Mr. Sergin John ( ) for further information. Lectors: If you would like to be a reader at Sunday Masses, please contact Mrs. Rincy Jimmy ( ) Music Ministry: Do you love to sing? Come; get acquainted with a great group of adults and kids. Have some fun! No prior experience required. Please contact Mr. Alex Jacob ( ) for further information. Catechism Classes: If you wish to enroll your child or volunteer for teaching, please contact Mr. Tomy Paul ( ) Fellowship and Refreshments: To sponsor refreshments for our community, please contact Mr. Sathian Pinchappan ( ) Parish Bulletin: If you wish to contribute to our parish bulletin by way of articles, stories, or reflections, please contact Mrs. Asha Tony ( ) Advertising in the Parish Bulletin: For advertising space in the parish bulletin, contact Mr. Charles Thomas ( )

6 Page PARISH COUNCIL Fr. Tijo Mullakkara Antoney Kalikka Rony Thomas Rajesh Alex Sujith Abraham Jilson Joseph Marriage Preparation Course Schedule Mar 08-10, 2013 Apr 05-07, 2013 Chicago Cathedral Bronx, NY Fr Joy Alapatt joyalapat@gmail.com Fr Jos Kandathikudiyil kandathikudy@optonline.net Regi Alexander Paul Pottanat Saju Thomas May 10-12, 2013 Dallas, TX Fr Sebastian Kaniampadickal ; jojiachan@gmail.com Tomy Paul Sergin John Sajith Thoppil Reetha Shaju Jomy Methipara Sathian Pinchappan Alex Jacob Asha Tony Jereesh Jose Sony Kuruvila Joseph Thottamadam Jeril Philip Jose Punchayil Binochan Pavu Jojy Pallickal Family Units Meeting Schedule 1st Saturday - St.Alphonsa Ward (Gainesville) and St. Thomas Ward (Centreville) 2nd Saturday - St. Antony ward (Herndon 1) and St. Joseph ward (Herndon 2) 3rd Saturday - St. George ward (Woodbridge) and St. Mary's ward (Alexandria, Arlington) 4th Saturday 5pm- Little flower ward (Chantilly) and Sacred Heart ward (Fairfax) 4th Saturday 8pm- St. Aloysious ward (Ashburn and Leesburg ) 4th Saturday - Perpetual Help ward (Tysons 1) and St. Sebastian (Tysons2) 3rd Sunday - All Saints ward (South Riding and Aldie) Merlin Jaison Pushpa Jose Felix Simon Amit Antony Arun Joe Zachariah English Mass and Youth Meeting There will be mass in English lead by the youth and also a youth meeting. For more information please contact Jomy Methipara. ( ) SPECIAL OFFICES Johnson Myalil Sojan Alex MINISTRIES Joseph Jacob Rincy Jimmy St. Vincent De Paul s Helping Hands St. Jude church s charity wing, St. Vincent De Paul s Helping Hands is always looking for outstanding ideas for charity. Please forward your ideas to sherly1810@gmail.com

7 Page 7 Sunday Readings March 03, 2013 First Reading : Gen 11:1-9 Second Reading : Josh 7:10-15 Gospel : Mt 21:33-44 March 10, 2013 First Reading : Gen 16:5-16 Second Reading : Josh 9:16-27 Gospel : Jn 7:37-39,8:12-20 March 17, 2013 First Reading : Gen 19:9-26 Second Reading : Josh 21:43-22:5 Gospel : Jn 10:11-18 March 24, 2013 First Reading : Gen 49:8-12,22-26 Second Reading : Zech 9:9-12 Gospel : Mt 21:1-17 March 31, 2013 First Reading : Is 60:1-7 Second Reading : 1 Sam 2:1-10 Gospel : Mt 28:1-6 Editorial Board Asha Tony Shyla Joseph Rajesh Joy Blessy Sebastian Deepa Sergin Baiju Thomas Sismi Menachery Charles Thomas Felix Simon New To Parish? 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. Tijo Mullakara personally or it to frtijojoy@gmail.com. The registration forms are available at our church or can be downloaded from our church website: Birth Announcements Let us congratulate Jojy and Jomol Pallickal for their new born baby Thomas Jojy Pallickal. Little Thomas was born on Friday March 1st. May our Good Lord bless little Thomas and his parents. Friday Mass and Confession Friday Mass: Corpus Christi , Amberwood Plaza, Suite 150, South Riding Mass is scheduled for every Friday at 7:30 pm. Confession : Every Friday 8:15 pm after the Mass Church Setup and Refreshments Special thanks to the parishioners from All Saints ward for setting up the refreshments and cleaning for the month of February. Special thanks to the parishioners from St. Sebastian s ward for sponsoring the refreshments on St. Sebastian's feast Day. Also we would like to thank the family of Joshy Joseph for sponsoring the refreshments. Kindly note that coffee preparation and refreshment setup along with the church setup need to be done by the assigned ward. Please contact either Sathian Pinchappan ( ) or your ward representative for more details. Church Setup Help Schedule Ward Name City Month All Saints Southriding/Aldie February 2013/ September 2013 St.Antony/ St.Joseph Herndon1/Herndon2 March 2013/ October 2013 St.Aloysius Ashburn/Leesburg April 2013/ November 2013 LittleFlower/ St.George Chantilly/ Woodbridge May 2013/ December 2013 The deadline for submitting articles and announcements for March 2013 Bulletin is 23 February If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Asha Tony ( ). A big Thank You to all the contributors for this month. March 2013 Bulletin edited by Rajesh Joy Perpetual Help/ St.Sebastian Sacred Heart / St.Thomas / St.Mary St.Alphonsa Tyson's / Vienna / Falls Church Fairfax / Centreville / Alexandria Gainesville/Bristow/ Manassas June 2013/ January 2014 July 2013/ February 2014 August 2013/ March 2014

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