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BORDER=3 height=450 width=450></center><br><font face="COMIC SANS MS" size=+1 color="#006600">Many, many thanks to everyone that contributed to the success of our Annual Parish Picnic held last weekend. Kudos to this year s helpers: <p><ul><li>Maria and Tito Alvarez were this year s picnic chairs. These hard working people (and their kind-hearted family and friends) did a wonderful job. They secured sponsors for the picnic, contributed a boat load of food and drinks, served food on the buffet line, and helped out in every area from set up to clean up.</li> <p><li>Maria and Tito s son Eduardo (also Tito) provided music for our entertainment and for a few rounds of crowd pleasing musical chairs.</li> <p><li>We really appreciated The Knights of Columbus as they grilled our delicious burgers and hot dogs to perfection; there s nothing better than a burger hot off the grill!</li> <p><li>Dimas spent his time outside leading assistants that guided our children as they played water balloon games, ran in sack races, rode ponies and bounced their way through an afternoon of fun in the sun.</li> <p><li>We are also thankful for all those that made our raffle such a success. We send our congratulations to the winners!</li> <p><li>We thank our craft room helpers, the kids loved all the attention.</li> <p><li>Many thanks to Khoi who organized our adult and children s version of musical chairs. A good time was had by all.</li> <p><li>Special thanks to all the parishioners that donated and helped serve delicious food from all over the world. <p><li>Volunteers worked at the drink table and organized (and kept cold), hundreds of bottles of water and all kinds of soda. <p><li>Many thanks to our weekend maintenance man, Esteban, and all the volunteers that did the grunt work, the set-up, the clean-up and the general maintenance of our inside and outside spaces. Thanks for keeping us neat and tidy.</li></ul> <p><b>We are thankful for all of you!</b> <p>&nbsp;</p> </font></blockquote> End Picnic Announcement --> <!-- Comment Out WorkCamp Car Wash <p><center><font face="JOKEWOOD" size=+2 color="#00cc33">Come to the Car Wash<br>- June 4 -</font><p><img SRC="../images/hand_wash_your_car.jpg" ALT="Christ the Redeemer's WorkCamp crew needs our help." BORDER=3 height=350 width=450><br>Christ the Redeemer's WorkCamp Crew Needs Our Help.<br>Get Your Car Hand Washed and Help Send a Teenager to Work (Camp).</center> End WorkCamp Car Wash --> <p><hr align="center" width="90%"></center> <!-- Comment Out Red Announcement <p><blockquote><center><font color="#FF0000"><font size=+2><b>Parish Reconciliation Service</b></font> <p>Monday, December 19th at 7:00 pm. </center></blockquote> <p><hr align="center" width="90%"></center> End Special Announcement --> <!-- Comment Out Special Announcement <p><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=15 width=30><br> <table WIDTH="500" BACKGROUND="../images/background_of_the_day_light_pink.jpg" BORDER="2" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"> <tr><td><font size="+2"><center><p>&nbsp;<p><b>A Note from Brittany Fulton</b></font></center> <p><center><img SRC="../images/B-Fulton.jpg" ALT="Brittany Fulton leaves this week for volunteer work in Peru." BORDER=1 height=240 width=180></center> <p><blockquote>I would once again like to extend my sincerest thanks for all the support the community has shown me over the past few months. Last week I left for Tacna, Peru, to begin my time with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. If you're interested in what I'm up to, check out my blog <a href="http://adventuresintacna.wordpress.com" TARGET=NewPage>here</a>. You can also send me letters at: Jesuit Volunteers, Colegio Cristo Rey, APDO 120, Tacna, Peru. <p>Thanks again and see you in 2013! </blockquote> <p>&nbsp;</td></tr></table> <p><hr align="center" width="90%"></center> End Special Announcement --> </td></tr> <tr><td><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=25 width=15></td></tr> <tr><td VALIGN="TOP"> <!-- Comment Out Catechists Needed Request <a href="../announcements/Special_Catechists_Needed.htm"><img SRC="../images/Christian_Initiation_Ministry.jpg" ALT="Catechist Volunteers Needed" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="175" WIDTH="200"><p><center>Catechists Needed!<br>Click Here for Details.</a> <p><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=25 width=15> End Catechists Needed Request --> <b><center><font size=+1>Previous Announcements</font></b> <p><a href = "../announcements/announce_20120129.htm">January 29, 2012</a> <br><a href = "../announcements/announce_20120122.htm">January 22, 2012</a> <br><a href = "../announcements/announce_20120115.htm">January 15, 2012</a> <br><a href = "../announcements/announce_20120108.htm">January 8, 2012</a> </center> <!-- <p><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=25 width=15> --> <!-- Comment Out List of First Eucharist Recipients <p><center><a href="../ministries/First_Eucharist_2011.pdf"><img SRC="../images/Eucharistic_Minister.jpg" ALT="Members of the First Eucharist Class of 2011" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br><center>Congratulations to 2011<br>First Eucharist Recipients</a></center> End First Communicants --> <!-- Comment Out List of Confirmandi <p><center><a href="../sacraments/Confirmandi2010.pdf"><img SRC="../images/Eucharistic_Minister.jpg" ALT="2010 Initiates into Catholic Church" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br><center>Congratulations to 2010<br>Confirmation Candidates<br>Click Here for Details.</a></center> End Confirmandi --> <!-- Comment Out List of Easter Initiates <p><center><a href="../ministries/Easter_Initiates_2011.pdf"><img SRC="../images/Eucharistic_Minister.jpg" ALT="Easter Initiates of the Class of 2011" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br><center>Congratulations to 2011<br>Easter Initiates<br>Click Here for Details.</a></center> End Easter Initiates --> <!-- Comment Out List of Flowers --> <p><center><a href="../announcements/Christmas_Flowers_2011.pdf"><img SRC="../images/poinsettia.jpg" ALT="CTR Thanks Those who Gave to the Christmas Flowers Fund 2011" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br><center>Christmas Flowers 2011</a></center> <!-- End Flowers --> <!-- Comment Out Faith Direct Icon --> <p><center><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=300 width=15><a href="https://membership.faithdirect.net/enrollment/newaccountNoLogin.php?id=VA313&mid=9"><br><img SRC="../images/faithdirect2.jpg" ALT="Enroll in Faith Direct for easy giving." 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BORDER="2" HEIGHT="40" WIDTH="150"><br><center>VIRTUS Website</a></center> End VIRTUS Logo --> <!-- Comment Out Dominican Retreat House Icon <img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=225 width=15><br><center><a href="http://www.dominicanretreat.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/dominicpic1.jpg" ALT="Dominican Retreat House Link" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="150" WIDTH="100"><br>Dominican Retreat House<br>(Click for More Information)</a></center> End Dominican retreat House Icon --> <!-- Comment Out AIDS Icon <br><center><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=950 width=15><a href="http://www.novam.org/cms/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/a6051605.jpg" ALT="Friends of the Orphans seeks our help" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="120" WIDTH="100"><br>Friends of the Orphans<br>Click Here for Details.</a></center> End AIDS Icon --> <!-- Comment Out RE Icon <br><center><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=1150 width=15><a href="../ministries/initiation.htm"><img SRC="../images/RE_Icon.jpg" ALT="Religious Education Page" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="160" WIDTH="100"><br>Religious Education<br>News and Information<br>Click Here for Details.</a></center> End RE Icon --> <!-- Comment Out CCDI icon <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=975 width=15><br><center><a href="../ministries/ccdi.htm"><img SRC="../images/CCDI.jpg" ALT="Opportunities to broaden one's faith this Lenten Season" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="200" WIDTH="150"><br>CCDI <br>Course Information</a></center> End CCDI Icon --> <!-- Comment Out Blood Drive Icon --> <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=1400 width=15><br><center><a href="../announcements/Blood_Drive.htm"><img SRC="../images/blood_drive_icon.jpg" ALT="Parish Blood Drive -- February 25" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br>Next Parish<br>Blood Drive<br>February 25, 2012<br>Click Here for Details.</a> <!-- End Blood Drive Icon --> <!-- Comment Out Eligibility Criteria --> <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=25 width=15><br><center><a href="../images/donor_eligibility_criteria.pdf"><img SRC="../images/drop-globe-man.jpg" ALT="Parish Blood Drive -- Eligibility Criteria" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br>Blood Donation<br>Eligibility Criteria</a> <!-- End Eligibility Criteria --> <!-- Comment Out Eligibility Criteria Espanol --> <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=25 width=15><br><center><a href="../images/Donor_Eligibility_Espanol.pdf"><img SRC="../images/drop-globe-man.jpg" ALT="Parish Blood Drive -- Eligibility Criteria" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br>Requisitos para ser<br>Donante</a> <!-- End Eligibility Criteria Espanol --> <!-- Comment Out Volunteering Icon --> <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=475 width=15><br><center><a href="../volunteering.htm"><img SRC="../images/outreach_photo.jpg" ALT="Volunteering Opportunities in the Parish and in the Community" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br>Volunteers Needed<br>Click Here for Details.</a></center> <!-- End Volunteering Icon --> <!-- Comment Out Good Shepherd Alliance Icon <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=25 width=15><br><center><a href="http://www.loudounhomeless.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/GSA_Icon.jpg" ALT="Good Shepherd Alliance announces a benefit for the homless of Loudoun County, November 14." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="150"><br>Good Shepherd Alliance</a></center> End Good Shepherd Alliance Icon --> <!-- Comment Out CASA Logo <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=10 width=15><br><center><a href="http://casafairfax.org" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/CASA_Logo.JPG" ALT="Volunteering opportunities in the Community by becoming an advocate for a child." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="80" WIDTH="150"><br>Volunteers Needed to<br>become Advocates.</a></center> End CASA Logo --> <!-- Comment Out Salvation Army Icon --> <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=25 width=15><br><center><!-- <a href="../volunteering.htm"> --><img SRC="../images/tsashield.gif" ALT="Volunteering opportunities in the Community helping the Salvation Army feed the hungry." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br>Volunteers Needed to aid<br>the Salvation Army.<!-- </a> --></center> <!-- End Salvation Army Icon --> <!-- Comment Out Community Meals Icon --> <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=125 width=15><br><center><img SRC="../images/carrots.jpg" ALT="Volunteering opportunities in the Community Meals program." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br>Volunteers Needed<br>for the<br>Community Meals Program.</center> <!-- End Community Meals Icon --> <!-- Comment Out SOME Icon <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=450 width=15><center><a href="http://www.some.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/SOME_logo.gif" ALT="SOME (So Others Might Eat) helps the most vulnerable of Washington, DC." BORDER="0" HEIGHT="60" WIDTH="100"><br>SOME's Trot for Hunger<br>(Click for details)</a></font></center> End SOME Icon --> <!--Comment Out LINK Icon --> <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=400 width=15><br><center><a href="http://linkagainsthunger.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/LINK-Logo.jpg" ALT="LINK - Help for the Helpless" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br>LINK<br>Feeding Those in Need</a></center> <!-- End LINK Icon --> <!--Comment Out Loudoun Gifts for Good Icon --> <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=25 width=15><br><center><a href="http://www.loudoungiftsforgood.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/LGFG.jpg" ALT="Loudoun Gifts for Good -- helping those in need in Loudoun County, Virginia" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="120"></a></center> <!-- End Loudoun Gifts for Good Icon --> <!-- Comment Out Loudoun Cares Icon <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=425 width=15><br><center><a href="http://www.loudouncares.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/logo_Loudoun_Cares.jpg" ALT="Volunteering to help at Loudoun Cares." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="120"><br>Help Needed<br>Click Here for Details.</a></center> End Loudoun Cares Icon --> <!-- Comment Out Catholic Heritage Fesitval Ad <img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=1100 width=15><br><center><a href="../images/CHF_2009.jpg"><img SRC="../images/CHF_2009.jpg" ALT="Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, Catholic Heritage Festival" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="150" WIDTH="100"><br>Diocese of Arlington<br>Catholic Heritage Festival</a></center> End Catholic Heritage Fesitval Ad --> <!-- Comment Out Friends of the Orphans Icon <br><center><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=25 width=15><a href="http://www.friendsoftheorphans.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/foto_logo.gif" ALT="Friends of the Orphans seeks our help" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="80" WIDTH="150"><br>Charity Event<br>Click Here for Details.</a></center> End Friends of the Orphans Icon --> <!-- Comment Out Knights Icon --> <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=500 width=15><br><center><img SRC="../images/K_of_C_Logo.jpg" ALT="Knights of Columbus, Good Samaritan Council, Sterling, Virginia" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br>Knights of Columbus <!-- End Knights Icon --> <!-- Comment Out Columbus Day Icon <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=50 width=15><br><center><a href="http://www.goodsams.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/columbusday.gif" ALT="Columbus Day Parade in Sterling sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Elks" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="150" WIDTH="150"></a> End Columbus Icon --> <!-- Comment Out Catholic Charities Ball Icon <br><center><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=450 width=15><a href="http://www.ccda.net/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/cclogo.gif" ALT="Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="60"><br>Catholic Charities Ball<br>Click Here for Details.</a></center> End Catholic Charities Ball Icon --> <!-- Comment Out Daughters of Charity Logo <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=950 width=15><br><center><a href="http://www.thedaughtersofcharity.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/DoC_Logo.jpg" ALT="Daughters of Charity seeks women of faith for lifetimes of commitment." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="100"><br>Daughters of Charity</a></center> End Daughters of Charity Logo --> <!-- Comment Out Catholic Advocacy Day Icon <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=1325 width=15><br><center><a href="http://www.vacatholic.org" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../ministry_images/CAD.jpg" ALT="Catholic Advocacy Day is January 26, 2012" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="150"><br>Virginia Catholic Conference</a> End Catholic Advocacy Day Icon --> <!-- Comment Out SALT Logo --> <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=800 width=15><br><center><a href="http://www.s-a-l-t.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/SALT_Logo.jpg" ALT="Social Action Linking Together" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="150" WIDTH="100"><br>Social Action Linking Together</a></center> <!-- End SALT Logo --> </td> <td COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP"> <blockquote> <!---------------------------------------------Insert Latest Commentary Here --------------> <!-- Comment Out Deaths --> <p><b>We Pray For Those Who Have Died</b> <br><i>Edward C. Mistach</i> <!-- End Deaths --> <p><b>We Pray For Those Who Are Ill</b> <br><i>Fischer Brown, Hai Reyes, Sabina Cettina, Harry Kaiser, Irene Skoff, Carol O Connor, Berta Robinson, Charlotte Scott, Brenda Soltoff, Katie Confoey and Leonor Conway.</i> <p><font size="-1">Please call the parish office if you wish to have someone added to our prayer lists. Requests will be listed in the bulletin for four weeks. Thank you.</font></i> <!-- Comment Out Lost and Found <p><center><img SRC="../images/l&f.jpg" ALT="lost and found icon" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="150"></center> <p><b><font color="ff6633">Lost and Reaching Out for Your Help</b> <br>A parishioner lost a silver rosary in small black pouch. It was given to her upon her mother's death and means more to her than words can say. If found, please call Donna Ata in the Parish Office at 703-430-0811. </font> End Lost and Found --> <!-- Comment Out Small Announcement <p><b>Christmas Flower Envelopes</b> <br>Envelopes are available on the credenza and may be returned anytime in the collection basket. Please write the names of your loved ones clearly so that we can print them in the bulletin. End Small Announcement --> <!-- Comment Out White Table --> <p><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=15 width=30><br> <table WIDTH="510" BACKGROUND="../images/background_of_the_day_wh.jpg" BORDER="2" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0"> <tr><td><center><p>&nbsp;<p><a href="https://membership.faithdirect.net/enrollment/newaccountNoLogin.php?id=VA313&mid=9" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/faithdirect1.jpg" ALT="CTR introduces electronic giving." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="60" WIDTH="440"></a></center> <p><blockquote>Do you often find yourself without your checkbook or envelope on Sunday morning? Join the many parishioners who have already enrolled in <i>Faith Direct</i> for automated giving to Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Faith Direct is secure and convenient, and will provide you with an offertory card to place in the basket during the collections. There is no cost to you, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish. Pick up an enrollment form from the parish office today or <a href="https://membership.faithdirect.net/enrollment/newaccountNoLogin.php?id=VA313&mid=9" TARGET=NewPage>enroll online</a>. <b>We are introducing an additional date for your weekly offertory, so you can now support us on either the 4th or the 15th of the month.</b> <p>Enrollment in <i>Faith Direct</i> is simple: visit <a href="https://membership.faithdirect.net/enrollment/newaccountNoLogin.php?id=VA313&mid=9" TARGET=NewPage>the Faith Direct Website</a>. Our church code is <b>VA313</b>. Increased enrollment with Faith Direct helps stabilize our parish finances. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family with your time and talents as well as treasure! <br><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=10 width=300>Fr. Howard</blockquote> <p><b><center>Ten Reasons to Make Your Offertory Gift through <i>Faith Direct</i></b></center> <p><blockquote>1. No more checks to write or envelopes to find <br>2. 52 Weeks of predictable income for your parish <br>3. Greater security than cash or checks <br>4. No cost for you to participate <br>5. Online control of your offertory giving, including special collections <br>6. Reduction of envelope and postage expense for CTR <br>7. Less work for our parish office staff to post contribution records <br>8. Offertory cards enable you to witness your gift of treasure <br>9. Earn credit card points for your offertory gifts <br>10. It's a "win-win" for both parishioners and parish <!-- <p><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=15 width=200>Fr.Howard --> <p>Join the parishioners who use Faith Direct for their parish giving. Visit <a href="https://membership.faithdirect.net/enrollment/newaccountNoLogin.php?id=VA313&mid=9" TARGET=NewPage>this website</a> to enroll securely on-line. <b>Our parish code is VA313.</b> Call 866.507.8757 (toll-free) for more information. <p>Thank you for your continued generosity. <p>&nbsp;</blockquote></td></tr></table> <!-- End White Table --> <!-- Comment Out Special Collection --> <p><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=15 width=30><br> <table WIDTH="510" BACKGROUND="../images/background_of_the_day_light_purple.jpg" BORDER="2" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0"> <tr><td><center><font face="Beach"><font size="+2"><p>&nbsp;<br><b>Financial Statements</b></font></center> <blockquote><p>Financial statements for 2011 have been mailed to parishioners that contributed over $250. These statements are supplied as a courtesy to help with your taxes. Parishioners contributing to CTR electronically will receive a separate statement from <i>Faith Direct</i>. A few weeks ago, we sent tax statements that were incorrect. Please accept our apologizes for the error. Letters marked  Corrected Tax Statements were sent to parishioners contributing over $250. For questions, please call Donna at 703-430-0811. <blockquote><p></td></tr></table> <!-- End Special Collection --> <p><!--<center><img SRC="../images/fianacial_statement_icon.jpg" ALT="CTR's most previous fianacial statement." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="175" WIDTH="150"></center>--><br>Please see the Church Financial Statement for 2010-2011: click <a href = "../Back_Page_Archive_2011/Financial_Report_2010-2011.pdf">here.</a> <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <!-- ******************************************************************************************************************************************* --> <p><center><Font size=+1 color="#0000FF"><a name="Diocese">** News from the Arlington Diocese **</a></font></center> <p><center><a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/DofArl_Logo.jpg" ALT="Diocese of Arlington, Virginia" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="150" WIDTH="100"><br>Diocese of Arlington</a></center> <!-- ******************************************************************************************************************************************* --> <!-- Comment Out BLA <p><b>2011 Bishop's Lenten Appeal</b> <br>Thank you to everyone who has supported the BLA. This appeal funds programs and ministries in our diocese that support Vocations, Youth Ministry, Catholic Schools, Evangelization efforts, Catholic Charities, Religious Education and the Office for Family Life. If you made a pledge to the BLA, each month you will receive a reminder statement to help you fulfill your pledge. Call the BLA office at 703-841-2570 with questions. End BLA --> <!-- Comment Out Special Collection --> <p><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=15 width=30><br> <table WIDTH="500" BACKGROUND="../images/lent_icon.jpg" BORDER="1" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"> <tr><td><center><font face="Beach"><font size="+2"><p>&nbsp;<p><b>2012 Bishop's Lenten Appeal<br><i>Love One Another with the Heart of Christ</i></b></font></center><p>&nbsp;<blockquote><p>&nbsp;<p><font size="+1"><p><center><a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/giving/lenten_appeal.php" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/BLA2012_Icon.jpg" ALT="Bishop's Lenten Appeal 2012" BORDER="1" HEIGHT="220" WIDTH="220"></a></center> <p>Next weekend, each family in our parish will be asked to complete a Bishop s Lenten Appeal (BLA) pledge form at Mass. If you have already donated through the mail or are not able to participate, there will be places to note that on the form. Please read the newsletter being distributed with today s bulletin that contains detailed information about how the BLA funds are distributed throughout our diocese. Please prayerfully consider making a pledge to support the many programs and ministries that serve the people of our diocese. </blockquote></font></font></blockquote></td></tr></table> <!-- End Special Collection --> <!-- Comment Out Christian Stewardship --> <p><b>Continuing the Mission</b> <br>The mission of Christ Jesus does not diminish over time. You can help perpetuate His mission with a gift through your estate. A simple bequest, beneficiary designation or gift annuity will help our parish to continue serving our faith community for the next generation and beyond. For more information, contact the diocesan Planned Giving Office at 703-841-2516 or <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.planyourlegacy.org" TARGET=NewPage>go to this diocesan website</a>. <!-- End Christian Stweardship --> <p><b>Papal Blessings</b> <br>The Catholic Church offers blessings from the Holy Father for special occasions such as Baptisms, Confirmations, marriages, and anniversaries. These blessings come in the form of certificates with the name(s) inscribed. Many people treasure these certificates as important symbols of sacraments and special occasions. For information on how to request a Papal Blessing, including the available options and cost of the certificates, please visit <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/worship/papal_blessings.php" TARGET=NewPage>this diocesan website</a>. Be aware that the process of obtaining a Papal Blessing may take three months or more. <p><b>Diocesan Men's Conference</b> <br>The third annual diocesan Men s Conference will be March 3 at St. Joseph, Herndon, and this year s theme is <i>Evangelization & Apologetics</i>. How can you share Christ with people who don t want to know Him? How do you defend your faith against common attacks and misconceptions? Come find out from this year s speakers: Dr. Paul Thigpen, a former Evangelical pastor and one-time atheist, now on the USCCB s Advisory Council; Msgr. Stuart Swetland, convert to the faith and now Flynn Chair of Christian Ethics at Mount St. Mary s Univ.; and Fr. William Saunders, pastor of Our Lady of Hope and professor of Theology. Mass to be celebrated by Bishop Paul Loverde. For more details, visit <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/men" TARGET="NewPage">this Diocesan Webpage</a>. <p><b>Continuing the Mission</b> <br>More and more Catholics are responding to the idea of giving a gift that perpetuates our Catholic faith. Please consider remembering Christ the Redeemer in your will. By doing so, you establish a legacy of love for others by enabling the Church to continue the expansion of our Catholic faith through its many ministries. For more information on naming our parish and the diocese in your will, please call Lori at the diocesan Planned Giving Office at 703-841-2516 or visit <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.planyourlegacy.org/index.php" TARGET=NewPage>this Diocesan webpage</a>. <p><b>Our Diocesan Community Online</b> <br>Diocesan Church news and events are updated daily online! Stay informed by reading Bishop’s homilies, listening to podcasts, watching video and accessing the diocesan calendar at <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org" TARGET=NewPage>at the main Diocesan website</a>. You can also join the over 1,000 people who follow the Diocese of Arlington on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/arlingtonchurch" TARGET=NewPage>Twitter</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/arlingtondiocese" TARGET=NewPage>Facebook</a>. <p><b>Encourage and Teach: A New Diocesan Blog</b> <br>Do you have questions about the faith, the liturgy or our diocesan Church? We invite you to read <i>Encourage and Teach</i>, a new blog with contributions from Bishop Loverde and other Catholic ministry leaders, include members of the diocesan offices for Family Life, Youth Ministry, Respect Life, Communications, Catholic Schools and many more. We know that conversations occur daily on the Web and recognize that the Catholic Church needs to be part of that dialogue. Thank you for reading and please tell your friends and family about this blog as well! You can find <i>Encourage and Teach</i> <a href="http://encourageandteach.wordpress.com/" TARGET=NewPage>here</a>. <p><b>Send a <i>Justice for Immigrants</i> Postcard to Congress Today</b> <br>Recently, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced the "Justice for Immigrants Postcard Campaign" and affirmed its support of a humane and comprehensive solution to the nation's broken immigration system. The campaign, designed to encourage the enactment of comprehensive immigration reform legislation in 2011, will empower Catholics to give voice to the moral principals that must be embraced in order for dialogue on immigration to move forward in a constructive way. For more information, or to send postcards to your elected officials electronically, visit <a href="http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org" TARGET=NewPage>this website</a>. <p><b>Donations Needed for Local Refugees</b> <br>The <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/mrs/" TARGET=NewPage>Catholic Charities' Office of Migration and Refugee Services</a> works in our Diocese to help "Welcome the Stranger" (documented refugees/asylees). The office is currently needs like-new donations of: cribs and baby items, blankets, trundle beds, bunk beds, twin-sized beds (mattresses, box springs and metal bed frames), kitchen tables and chairs, lamps of all sizes, rugs, brooms, vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, teapots, coffee makers, toasters/toaster ovens, blenders and other kitchen appliances, TVs and converter boxes, pots and pans, dishes, and eating/cooking/serving utensils. The following NEW items are also needed: toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, baby diapers, feminine products and other toiletries, large and small trash cans and house cleaning supplies, and IKEA Gosa Slan pillows ($0.99 each). Gift cards are also welcome from Target, IKEA and Metro SmartTrip. Tax receipts will be provided for all donations. Contact Milena Mejia at <a href="mailto:mmejia@arlingtonrefugeeservices.com">this email address</a> or call 703-841-3868 for more information on how you can help newly arriving refugee families. <!-- Comment Out Victim Assistance --> <p><b>Victim Assistance Ministry</i></b> <br>Victim Assistance Ministry offers referrals to therapists with experience working with victims/survivors of sexual abuse as well as referrals for spiritual assistance. In addition the diocese offers Masses and prayer services for healing for victims/survivors of sexual abuse, as well as various other support services. If you or someone in your family has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church, we encourage you to contact our Victim Assistance Coordinator at 703-841-2530. All calls are confidential. For more information about services provided by the Victim Assistance Ministry, please visit <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org" TARGET=NewPage>our website</a>. <!-- End Victim Assistance --> <p><b>Advance Medical Directive (AMD)</b> <br>Advance Medical Directives and a "Questions and Answers" Brochure, developed by the Dioceses of Arlington and Richmond are available in the parish office. Copies are also available online on the Diocesan Respect Life Office site. The brochures would be beneficial as a preliminary educational tool for those needing to learn more about the Church's teachings on end-of-life issues and the purpose of an Advance Medical Directive. There are no charges for either the brochures or directives. For online: <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/family/resource.html" TARGET=NewPage>click here</a>. The AMD is a simple two-part document including an optional organ donation authorization that can be filled out for use by all Catholics - whether young or old, healthy or dying. The AMD is a legal instrument authorized by, and meeting the requirements of, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The AMD can also be ordered through the Office for Family Life by calling 703-841-2550. <!-- Comment Out Annulment Classes <p><b>Annulment Classes</b> <br>Father Mark Mealey, O.S.F.S., J.C.D., V.G., Judicial Vicar, will give a presentation on the Marriage Nullity Process in the Diocese of Arlington. He will answer questions about the nullity process and the grounds (reasons) needed to begin the process. To ensure there are adequate copies of the materials to be distributed, please reserve a space by calling Joyce Wagner at 703-841-2502 and leave a message with your name and phone number. Presentation is from 7:30-9 pm on September 22 here at CTR in Atonement Hall. End Annulment Class --> <!-- Comment Out Employment Opportunities <p><b>Employment Opportunities with the Diocese</b> <br>The Catholic Diocese of Arlington is currently recruiting for the following positions located in their Administrative Office in Arlington: Administrative Assistant - Information Services and Risk Analyst - Office of Risk Management. For more information please go to: <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org" TARGET=NewPage>this webpage</a>. End Employment Opportunities --> <p><b>Young Adult Sports</b> <br>The Office for Family Life has started a Catholic sports club for young adults throughout the Diocese of Arlington. They are currently offering basketball, volleyball, and tennis. If you are interested in participating, please see <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/yam/catholicsportsclub.php" TARGET=NewPage>our website</a>. <p><b>Marriage Jubilee Mass</b> <br>The 2011 Marriage Jubilee Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Loverde at 2:30 pm on Sunday, October 23, 2011, at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. For more info: <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/familylife/MJM.php" TARGET=NewPage>see this diocesan website</a>. If you are celebrating your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary this year, please contact Cristina at 703-430-0811 in the parish office to register no later than September 23rd.</b></p> <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <!-- ********************************************************************************************************************************************** --> <p><center><Font size=+1 color="#0000FF"><a name="Charities">** Services from Catholic Charities **</a></font></center> <p><center><a href="http://www.ccda.net/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/cclogo.gif" ALT="Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="60"><br>Catholic Charities<br>Diocese of Arlington</a></center> <!-- ********************************************************************************************************************************************** --> <p>&nbsp;</p> <!-- Comment Out Catholic Charities Needs Table --> <table WIDTH="560" BACKGROUND="../images/background_of_the_day_light_yellow.jpg" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"> <tr><td><center><p>&nbsp;<p><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="+1"><b><u>Catholic Charities Needs Help</u></b></font></center><p>&nbsp;<center><img SRC="../images/Hands.jpg" ALT="Lend a helping hand to Catholic Charities" BORDER="0" HEIGHT="200" WIDTH="300"></center><p>&nbsp;</td></tr> <tr><td> <p><blockquote><b>Volunteers Needed at Catholic Charities Leesburg Office</b> <br>Catholic Charities Western Regional Office in Leesburg has several volunteer opportunities available for those looking to help us extend love, friendship, solidarity and service to members of our community. Volunteers are needed Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to help with administrative tasks such as data entry and filing. Also needed is a volunteer to help pack lunches for the homeless. Contact Sherri Longhill at 703-841-3834 or <a href="mailto:slonghill@ccda.net"> use this email</a>. <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <p><b>Storage Facility Needed</b> <br>Catholic Charities seeks a large storage facility in Northern Virginia to keep donated items until we can place them with the people who need them most. Storage facility would hold furniture, clothing, household items and nonperishable food. For more information, contact Sally O Dwyer at <a href="mailto:sodwyer@ccda.net">this email address</a>. <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <p><b>Car Ministry Needs</b> <br>Are you buying a new car, and looking to donate your old car? To get the full Kelley Blue Book value of your vehicle as an IRS-approved tax deduction, consider donating it to Catholic Charities, which will in turn, find a needy family, or offer it to a person who is physically challenged. Catholic Charities matches cars with individuals who have been recommended for a car by their parish, another charity, or a community service provider. Please contact Harry Burke at 703-841-2531, ext 12. <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <p><b>Catholic Charities Ball</b> <br>The 2012 Catholic Charities Ball will be held Friday, February 10, 2012, at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tysons Corner, Virginia. All parishioners are cordially invited to attend this special evening celebrating 30 years of service to those in need in the Diocese of Arlington. For more information, please go to <a href="http://www.ccda.net" target="NewPage">this website</a>, contact Barbara Caudle at <a href="mailto:ccball2012@gmail.com">this email address</a>, or call 703-937-3988. <p>&nbsp;</font></blockquote></td></tr></table> <!-- Catholic Charities Needs Table --> <p><b>Catholic Charities Offering Group Therapy in Arlington for Young Adults</b> <br>Catholic Charities Family Services in Arlington is offering a support group for young adults ages 25-35 who would like a safe, confidential and caring environment on Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 pm. For more information contact Sr. Mary Patrice at 703-841-2531, ext. 628, or Brad at 703-841-2531, ext. 625. <p><b>Catholic Charities Social Workers</b> <br>Comprising Licensed Clinical Social Workers and a consulting psychiatrist, as well as professional counselors, the Family Services Department of Catholic Charities brings together expertise in child behavioral problems, marital communication and enrichment, as well as a host of clinical topics such as mood disorders (depressions, anxiety) and various problems related to addiction. The staff is experienced (with an average of 15 years post-graduate clinical experience) and, as a fully accredited mental health service, they extend a commitment to maintain the highest level of professionalism. Sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, this service is available to all. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 703-841-2531. <!-- Comment Out CC Adoption Information Meetings --> <p><b>Adoption Information Meetings</b> <br>Catholic Charities holds monthly Adoption Information meetings for anyone interested in learning more about how to expand their family through adoption. The meetings are free of charge and are held at the Burke office, 5294 Lyngate Court, Burke, Virginia, 22015. The next meeting is scheduled for February 9 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The presentation will cover Catholic Charities domestic, international, interstate, and parental placement adoption programs. Please call to register, as space is limited 703-425-0100. <!-- End CC Adoption Meetings --> <p><b>Birth Parent Support Group</b> <br>Catholic Charities' Center for Adoption Services invites birth parents and birth grandparents to attend a monthly discussion/support group. We will share experiences and discuss the transitions in life after placing a child with an adoptive family. We meet the first Thursday of every month. You need not be Catholic or have placed your child through Catholic Charities to attend. Free of charge. Call 703-425-0100 to register. <!-- Comment Out English Classes <p><b>Volunteers Needed</b> <br>Looking for ways to help the immigrant community? Give the gift of English! We currently seeking volunteer ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers for classes at CTR. The session starts with registration on 6 and 8 September 2011 with classes being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 - 9:30 pm. Training and materials are provided by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington - Immigrant Services. No previous experience or second language required! All that is needed is a grateful heart and a willingness to help others in the Catholic tradition. If interested, contact Bill Kelly, Catholic Charities - Immigrant Services, at <a href="mailto:wkelly@ccda.net">thie email link</a> or 703-534-9805 ext. 229. End English Classes --> <!-- Comment Out Citizenship Workshop <p><b>CIUDADANÍA AMERICANA</b> <br>Para las personas que piensan solicitar la ciudadanía americana, el Hogar Hispano, programa de Caridades Católicas, va a realizar un taller de ciudadanía aquí en la iglesia Cristo Redentor el sábado, 30 de octubre, entre las 10am y la 1pm. Hogar Hispano tiene voluntarios entrenados y abogados que le ayudan en completar la solicitud, formulario N-400, por el costo de $60. Para informarse llame al Hogar Hispano al 703-534-9805 ext. 250 o recoge un volante en la mesa al entrada de la iglesia o mande correo electrónico a <a href="mailto:cbrown@ccda.net">Cindy</a>. End Citizenship Workshop --> <!-- End Spanish Help --> <p><b>Migration and Refugee Services Seeking Bed Donations</b> <br>Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) needs donated beds for newly arriving refugees. All donations are tax-deductible and pick-up is available. For more information, please call Lydia at 703-841-3868. <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <!-- ********************************************************************************************************************************************** --> <p><center><Font size=+1 color="#0000FF"><a name="Parish">** Opportunities in the Parish **</a></font></center> <!-- ********************************************************************************************************************************************** --> <!-- Comment Out New Parishioners <p><b>Meet New Parishioners</b> <br>Donuts are available after the 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 am Masses next week, on February 5th. Come meet friends and new parishioners. End New Parishioners --> <!-- Comment Out Blood Pressures <p><b>Blood Pressure Sunday</b> <br>Blood pressures will be taken next Sunday, February 5th, after the 9:00 and 10:30 am Masses in the Library. This service is brought to you by your Parish Nurse Ministry. End Blood Pressures --> <!-- Comment Out Flu Shot Clinic <p><b>Flu Shot Clinic Here at CTR</b> <br>The Inova Loudoun Mobile Health Services team will be bringing their Flu Shot Clinic here on Sunday, September 25th, from 8:30 am  2:00 pm. Their nurses can give the 2011-2012 Flu Shot to anyone over the age of 4 years old. All Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They can accept Medicare Part B and will file for the individual. The cost of the flu shot is $25.00 and they can take cash, check or charge. End Flu Shot Clinic --> <!-- Whitehouse Ornaments <p><b>2011 White House Ornament for Sale <br>Proceeds to Charity</b> <br>All proceeds go to the MMRF - Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation - cure for blood cancer. $17 each. Look for Monica in Atonement Hall before and after mass on Saturdays and Sundays (schedule varies). For more information, please all Monica at 703-430-9127. End Whitehouse Ornaments --> <!-- Comment Out White Table --> <p>&nbsp</p><p><table WIDTH="500" BACKGROUND="../images/background_of_the_day_light_green.jpg" BORDER="2" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"> <tr><td><center><p>&nbsp;<p><b><font FACE="Comic Sans MS"><blockquote></b><p><!-- <a href="http://www.bethlehemhandicrafts.com" TARGET=NewPage> --><img SRC="../images/carpool.jpg" ALT="Help needed with rides." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="200" WIDTH="300"><p><b>Ride Needed</b></center> <p><blockquote>We have a parishioner in need of a ride to Mass from her home on Dranesville Road near Route 7. She walks with the assistance of a cane and does not drive. She would like to attend our 5:30 pm Saturday evening Mass. Please call Donna in the Parish Office if you would like to be her driver.</font> <p>&nbsp;</blockquote></td></tr></table> <!-- End White Table --> <p><b>Eucharistic Ministers</b> <br>Each year in the spring, parishioners are invited to consider serving as a Eucharistic Minister. The primary ministry is to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at our weekend Masses. The opportunity to bring communion to the sick and homebound also is a need here at CTR. A mandate from Bishop Loverde is given after attendance at a diocesan training. Please call the parish office to offer your services 703-430-0811. <p><b>Choir News</b> <!-- Comment Out St. Cecilia Picture <p><center><img SRC="../images/St-Cecilia-2010.jpg" ALT="Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church invites all to a concert honorong St. Cecilia, Patroness of Music, on November 21, at 7:30 pm in the Church." BORDER=3 height=650 width=425></center> End St. Cecilia Picture --> <p><b>Rehearsal Schedule for This Week</b> <p><i><u>CHILDREN</u></i> –Children's Choir (Gr. 2 - 6) members will rehearse on Monday, February 6, from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the Music Room; all interested children and parents are invited to come. <!-- <p><i>SUNDAY EVENING</i> – The Sunday Evening Choir will rehearse on Tuesday, September 27, at 7:30 pm in the Music Room --> <p><i><u>SPANISH CHOIR</u></i> – The Spanish CORO will practice here at church this coming Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Music Room. <p><i><u>ADULT CHOIRS AND CANTORS</u></i> The adult English choirs and cantors will have their usual Thursday rehearsal on February 9th at 7:30 pm in the Music Room. <p><b><Font size=+1 color="#FF0000">All of our choirs are always seeking and welcoming new members. Music was -- and still is -- God’s idea. It is a grand design for us to be able to express ourselves beyond the limitations of words alone!</font></b> <p>Please contact Diane Kingsbury at 703-430-0811 with any questions about our Music Ministry, and see out new <a href="../ministries/music.htm">Music Ministry Webpage</a>. <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <p><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=15 width=30><br> <!-- Comment Out Family Activities Table <table WIDTH="500" BACKGROUND="../images/background_of_the_day_light_yellow.jpg" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"> <tr><td><center><p>&nbsp;<p><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="+1"><b>Family Activities</b></font></center><p>&nbsp;</td></tr> <tr><td><font face="Comic Sans MS"><blockquote><center><a href="http://www.sjcherndon.org/LadiesSociety/Craft%20Fair%20-%20General%20Information.htm" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/stjosephparish.jpg" ALT="St. Joseph's (Herndon) Annual Craft Festival" BORDER="0" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="200"><br>ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH S CRAFT FAIR</a><font size=-2><font size=+1></center> <p><center>Saturday, October 29th <br>St. Joseph Church <br>750 Peachtree St., Herndon <br>Parish Hall <br>Admission is Free! <br>Over 40 Crafters, Food Court, <br>Bake Sale, Raffles <br>9:30 AM 3:30 PM <br>For more info: Click picture above, or <a href="mailto:sjcartscraftfair@gmail.com">email here</a>. *!-- <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> --* <p>&nbsp;</font></blockquote></td></tr></table> <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> End Family Activities Table --> <p><b><font size=+1><center>Welcome to Religious Education<br>RE News for the 2011-2012 Year</center></font></b> <!-- Comment Out pink announcement <p><table WIDTH="500" BACKGROUND="../images/background_of_the_day_light_pink.jpg" BORDER="2" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"> <tr><td><center><p>&nbsp;<p><font face="BernhardMod BT"><font size="+1"><b>Workshops on the New Translation of the Roman Missal</b></font></center> <p><blockquote><font face="BernhardMod BT"> <p>On November 27, 2011, Catholics throughout the United States and in other English-speaking countries will begin praying the Mass with a revised translation of the Roman Missal. To aid the faithful in preparing for this revised translation, parishioners are invited to workshops on the New Missal to be held around the diocese throughout 2011. Fr. Paul deLadurantaye, director of the Office of Sacred Liturgy and the Office of Catechetics of the Diocese of Arlington, will be the presenter. The final workshop will take place at the following: <p><ul><li>Wednesday, November 9, at Saint Louis, Alexandria - 7:30 to 9:00 pm</li></ul> <p>&nbsp;</font></blockquote></td></tr></table> End pink announcement --> <!-- Comment Out Green Table <p>&nbsp;<table WIDTH="500" BACKGROUND="../images/background_of_the_day_light_green.jpg" BORDER="2" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"> <tr><td><center><p>&nbsp;<p><img SRC="../images/8th grade.jpg" ALT="8th Grade Catechist Needed" BORDER="2" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="200"><font face="BernhardMod BT"><p>&nbsp;<p><font size="+1"><blockquote><b>Grade 8 Catechist Needed</center></b></font> <p><blockquote>There is an immediate need for a Grade 8 Catechist on Mondays from 6:00-7:00 pm. lease contact Jay Cuasay in the RE Office or at <a href="mailto:jay.cuasay@ctrcc.org">this email</a> to help out with this need. <p>&nbsp;</font></blockquote></td></tr></table> End Green Table --> <!-- Comment Out Snow, Etc. --> <p>SNOW, SLEET, FREEZING RAIN? We follow Loudoun County school policy. If classes or after school activities are cancelled then religious education classes are also cancelled. <!-- End Snow, Etc. --> <!-- Comment out cancel all classes <p><b><font color="red">RE Classes on Holiday Break</b> <br>Religious Education Classes are on holiday break. Classes begin again for K-6 (English) on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Sunday/Monday Classes begin again Sunday, January 8, and Monday, January 9, 2012. <p><font face="Apple Chancery" size="+1">The RE Office wishes your families a safe and happy Christmas Season. We are looking forward to the New Year with you in 2012.  Jay, Harvesta, and Amelia.</font> </font> End cancel all classes --> <!-- Comment Out Class Schedule --> <p><b>Schedules for this Week</b> <p><b>Grades K-6:</b> Grades K - 6 meet Tuesday, February 7, Wednesday, February 8, and Thursday, February 9 and have regular sessions; classes meet 4:30 to 5:30 pm or 6:00 to 7:00 pm. <p><b>Grades 7-8:</b> Grades 7 & 8 meet Monday, February 6. Grades 7 & 8 classes meet 4:30 to 5:30 pm or 6:00 to 7:00 pm. (<i>One Faith, One Lord</i> only at 6:00 pm.) <p><b>Grades 9-12:</b> High School Classes <b>do not meet today</b>, Sunday, February 5. <!-- and <i>One Faith One Lord</i> meet today, Sunday, January 29. High School classes meet 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. --> <!-- <p><b>Hispanic K-6:</b> Hispanic Religious Education will meet Saturday, December 10. --> <p><b>For all grades,</b> please arrive a few minutes earlier, so that classes can start on time. Make sure you and your child remember the Catechist s names. If your child is in the Confirmation 2012 group, please make sure you have submitted a copy of his/her baptismal certificate to Jay Cuasay, Director of Christian Formation. <!-- End Comment Out Class Schedule --> <p><b>Religious Education Staff</b> <br>Jay Cuasay (Grades 7-12), ext. 112, <a href="mailto:jay.cuasay@ctrcc.org">or email</a>. <br>Harvesta Greene Williams (Grades K-6), ext. 114, <a href="mailto:harvesta.williams@ctrcc.org">or email</a>. <br>Amelia Silva (Spanish Grades K-6), ext. 129, <a href="mailto:amelia.silva@ctrcc.org">or email</a>. <p><img SRC="../images/Mobile_Hope.jpg" ALT="Mobile Hope is a service of Inova Health for children 18 years or younger." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="675" WIDTH="540"> <!-- Comment Out WorkCamp --> <p><b>Help Wanted for WorkCamp 2012</b> <br>If you are an adult who likes to work with young people, CTR Workcamp 2012 needs you. From June 23rd through 29th we can promise you a rewarding experience. The accommodations are somewhat less than a 5-star and the dining is a small step down from gourmet, but the pay is priceless! & More smiles, laughs and grins than you can imagine! We need both adult men and women volunteers who have the following skills & open arms and a big heart. If you can fill the bill, please consider joining us. For more information, contact Sue Hinko at 703-435-1343 (or <a href="mailto:shinko@rocketmail.com">use this email</a>). We look forward to hearing from you. <!-- End WorkCamp --> <!-- Comment Out Sacrament Meeting --> <p><b>First Sacrament Parents</b> <br>Parents with children preparing for First Reconciliation/First Communion, Confirmation or Confirmation with First Eucharist, please be sure you have submitted a copy of your child s Baptismal Certificate to the RE Office. <!-- End Sacrament Meeting --> <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <!-- End RE News --> <!-- Comment Out Blue Table <table WIDTH="500" BACKGROUND="../images/background_of_the_day_light_blue.jpg" BORDER="2" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"> <tr><td><center><p>&nbsp;<b><font size="+1"><center><p>Free Admission<p>Exciting Door Prizes</font></b><p><center><a href="http://www.nvaha.org/EXPO2011/" TARGET=NewPage><img SRC="../images/expologo.jpg" ALT="Affordable Housing Event" BORDER=3 height=250 width=250></a></center> <p>Come to the <a href="http://www.nvaha.org/EXPO2011/" TARGET=NewPage><blockquote>First Regional Northern Virginia Housing Opportunities Expo</a> showcasing homeownership and rental opportunities for Northern Virginia households. <p><center>Saturday, June 25, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm <p>T.C. Williams High School <br>3330 King Street <br>Alexandria, VA 22301 <p><a href="http://www.nvaha.org/EXPO2011/" TARGET=NewPage>Expo 2011</a> is hosted by Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance in cooperation with the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church, Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun Counties, the Town of Herndon, Cardinal Bank and George Mason Mortgage. <p></blockquote></td></tr></table> End Blue Table --> <!-- Comment Out Transportation <p><b>Transportation Needed? A Service within the Parish</b> <br>If you are in need of transportation to a medical appointment or for treatment or would like to be a volunteer to drive, please contact (with as much advance notice as possible) Jeanne Spofford, at 703-444-1065 or <a href="mailto:candjspofs@comcast.net">use her email here</a>. End Transportation --> <!-- Comment Out Nursery --> <p><b>Co-Op Nursery for Children Age 5 and Under</b> <br>Our co-op nursery is currently on hold waiting for additional families to join. The Nursery is run as a co-op; families using the nursery help in the nursery and are Virtus trained. A schedule is set-up according to the number of families participating. Please call Lizette Andreyko to join the group or for additional information at 703-404-9428. <!-- Comment Out Regular Nursery Beginning in March, the co-op nursery will only be open on the first and third Sundays of every month at the 10:30 am mass, unless it falls on a holiday. Families with children up to age 5 are invited to join the co-op. To learn more, contact Lizette Andreyko at 703-404-9428. End Regular Nursery --> <!-- End Nursery --> <p><b>Altar Servers Needed</b> <br>Any <b>boy or girl</b>, 4th grade and up, with interest in serving at the altar, please call Herb DuVall at 703-421-3461 (or use <a href="mailto:herbieduv@aol.com">Herb's email here</a>) or Gail Dowling at 703-421-7499 (or use <a href="mailto:dowlingg@saic.com">Gail's email here</a>). <!-- Comment Out Parish Blood Drive --> <p><b>CTR February 25 Blood Drive &mdash; First Blood Drive of 2012</b> <br>CTR PARISHIONERS ARE AWESOME! Combining the 2011 CTR blood drives with the donations given at the INOVA Center, we collected over 273 units of blood way over our goal of 200 for the year! Our new goal for 2012 is to collect at least 250 units! The first opportunity to help make this happen is Saturday, February 25, from 7:00 am-12:30 pm. Sign up after Mass on the weekends of February 11-12 and February 18-19. Or sign up online: go to <a href="https://www.inovabloodsaves.org/index.cfm?group=op&expand=6242&zc=20164" TARGET=NewPage>this Inova Blood Donation Services Website</a>, and just enter your name at an available time slot to make your appointment. If you donate at the INOVA center on Nokes Boulevard, please mention the CTR code <b>0025</b> so the church can get credit for your donation. For specific questions about your donor eligibility, please contact a donor advocate at 571-434-3628. <p>16 year olds may now donate if they have a parent or guardian sign a permission slip (available at sign-up). This CTR website has information on <a href="../images/donor_eligibility_criteria.pdf">eligibility requirements</a> (<a href="../images/Donor_Eligibility_Espanol.pdf">en Español</a>), <a href="../images/parental_consent_form.pdf">parental consent (form for those donors age 16)</a>, and <a href="../images/Iron_Rich_Food.pdf">foods that are rich in iron</a>. <p>If you are wondering if you are able to give blood, please check <a href="../images/donor_eligibility_criteria.pdf">these eligibility requirements</a> (<a href="../images/Donor_Eligibility_Espanol.pdf">en Español</a>) or call/email Mike and Michele Hawes at 703-444-5136<a href="mailto:bqmhawes@cox.net">/(email address)</a>. <p>Have any questions about your eligibility to donate? Please call the INOVA donor advocate at 571-434-3628, or see <a href="../announcements/Blood_Drive.htm">this webpage</a> for more details, or, if you need still more information or would like to help with the blood drive, please contact Michele Hawes at 703-444-5136, or <a href="mailto:bqmhawes@cox.net">use this email</a>. If you have questions about scheduling an appointment online, also call Michele Hawes. <p>(For more information about the INOVA blood donor program, please go to <a href="http://www.inova.org/donateblood" TARGET=NewPage>this INOVA Blood Donor Website</a>.) <!-- End Parish Blood Drive --> <p><b>CTR's Continuing Blood Drive</b> <br>Our formal blood drives may be over for this year, but the need for blood and blood products never ends. Please consider at this giving time of year donating blood so that others may give thanks for their very lives or well-being. <p><b>Continuing Blood Drive</b> <br>If you miss our church drives and would like to donate at the INOVA Blood Center on Nokes Blvd. (or any other INOVA Blood Center), just give the <u>CTR code #0025</u> to the receptionist, and your donation will be credited to us and count toward our year end goal. <p><b>Hey Buddy -- Can You Spare a Pint?</b> <br>There is an urgent need for volunteers to donate a pint of blood every two or three months to keep one of our young parishioners healthy and alive. Please call Hank Becker for details on how to get started on this most needed and rewarding form of volunteering at 703-771-0238. <!-- Comment Out Upcoming Blood Drives --> <p><b>Remaining Blood Drive Dates of 2012</b> <br>February 25 <br>June 9 <br>August 25 <br>December 1 <!-- End Upcoming Blood Drives --> <p><b>7 Car Wash</b> <br>As you get your car washed, help the poor and needy. We receive 10% of what CTR parishioners pay. We regularly donate this income to LINK, S.O.M.E. and the Women's Shelter in Leesburg. As you pay at the carwash, tell them you are from CTR so we receive their donation. <p><b>Mass Intentions</b> <br>If you wish to have a Mass celebrated for someone, why not help out a Mexican parish at the same time. We will be happy to forward your Mass intentions/stipends to Fr. José Alfredo in Mexico City. Arrange the Masses through the parish office. <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <!-- ********************************************************************************************************************************************** --> <p><center><Font size=+1 color="#0000FF"><a name="Community">** Opportunities in the Community **</a></font></center> <!-- ********************************************************************************************************************************************** --> <p><b>See Our <a href="../volunteering.htm">Volunteering Opportunities Page</a></b> <!-- Comment Out Salvation Army --> <p><b>Volunteers Needed to Help Serve Meals</b> <br>On the second Saturday of each month, parishioners prepare meals to feed needy people in Sterling and Leesburg. We are in need of three people who would be willing to go along in the canteen truck to serve the meals. We are looking for a one time commitment, but you could volunteer for additional times if you want. <p><blockquote>• Volunteers need to be at the kitchen at Christ the Redeemer by 3:00 pm on the second Saturday of the month. From CTR they would go to the three meal pick-up areas. At those pick-up areas, the meals would be dished from the cambros into individual containers for the people to take to their homes. After the last stop, the canteen truck would be returned to the Salvation Army office in Leesburg, quickly cleaned and the group would return to CTR.</blockquote> <p>You would be back at CTR by 7:00 pm. This is a great community service project if you are a confirmation student scheduled to be confirmed during the Fall of 2010. One of your parents would need to volunteer and accompany you during your service. We need three servers each time, so this would be an ideal family project. For more information contact Fr. Art at 703-430-0811 ext. 16. <!-- End Salvation Army --> <p><b>Cooks, Servers, and Drivers Needed</b> <br>CTR is beginning its 3rd year of providing meals for needy persons. On September 10th, we served 128 meals. Even though several parishioners have willingly volunteered during these first two years, WE NEED YOUR HELP. If you could volunteer for one date or several or be willing to serve as  backup, it would help us all out. Volunteers are welcomed to prepare the meals (casseroles), serve the meals from the Salvation Army delivery truck, or drive the truck. CTR provides the meals on the 2nd Saturday of the month. If you would like to volunteer or want more information, contact Monica Sasser-703-433-0207 or <a href="mailto:sasscermf@aol.com">use this email address</a>. During 2012 the Saturdays we will provide meals are: January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8. Meals are dropped off at the Church between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm and the delivery truck leaves from the church. The truck returns to the church between 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm. PLEASE VOLUNTEER NOW!!! Thank you. <p><b>Networking Can Help the Unemployed</b> <br>Christians are Networking ("CAN") is a Catholic Charities-sponsored ministry that assists people who unemployed or under-employed. CAN provides free professional career counseling&mdash;including resume reviews and practice job interviews&mdash;and opportunities to network with other professionals. You are invited to join this group every Thursday evening, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the St. Martin de Porres Senior Center, 4650 Taney Ave., in Alexandria. For more details, contact Elizabeth Lucas at 703-683-7703 (or <a href="mailto:elizabeth22305@verizon.net">use this email</a>) or Bill Hummel at 703-830-5467 (or <a href="mailto:hummel830@cox.net">use this email</a>). <p><b>Donate Your Aluminum Cans</b> <br>Did you know that you can help out burn victims by simply delivering your empty aluminum cans to your local Fairfax County Fire Department (with the exception of the Herndon FD)? Your donations will go to support the Washington Regional Fire & Rescue Departments Aluminum Cans for Burned Children. Their mission is to prevent burns and improve the quality of life for young burn survivors and their families by providing funding for research, annual therapeutic residential burn camps, and other year round activities that support their physical, psychological, and social needs. The cost for the care of a burn victim can be compared to the cost of a day at a luxury resort. Please help these families with the donation of your aluminum cans. <!-- Comment Out LINK Business --> <p><b>LINK: Many, Many Thanks</b> <br>LINK would like to thank all of the generous parishioners who volunteered their time and donated food and money for the Christmas Food distribution on December 17th. Christ the Redeemer received thousands of pounds of donated food and nearly $3,000 from parishioners which was used to purchase additional food for the distribution. Together we distributed an average of 4 bags of food to 420 needy families or over 2,000 people. If you would like to continue to be a part of LINK during 2012, please see their <a href="http:www.linkagainsthunger.org" TARGET="NewPage">website</a> to sign up for food sorting and delivery, or to learn more about LINK. <!-- End LINK Business --> <p><b>Loudoun Gifts for Good</b> <br>Looking for a meaningful gift to give this holiday season? Alternative gifts fill a direct and tangible need, such as books for children, health screenings, food or shelter. <i><b>Loudoun Gifts for Good</b></i> is a collaborative program started by St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church and now coordinated through Loudoun Cares with support from other faith communities. It includes local human services charities that have been selected specifically because their services and all donations to them remain right here in Loudoun County and help our neighbors in need. The participating charities provide a wide variety of services, but one thing they all have in common is that they help our local community. Please go to <a href="http://www.LoudounGiftsForGood.org" target="NewPage">this website</a> and make an online donation anytime. <p><b>Vietnamese Language Services</b> <br>A Mass celebrated in Vietnamese will be celebrated on Sundays at 7:00 pm at St. Thomas a Becket Church, 1421 Wiehle Ave, Reston, VA 20190. All are welcome. A Vietnamese Rosary group meets at CTR on Saturday mornings at 9:30 am in the Chapel. Call Nguyen Thi My 703-723-1693 for more information. <p><b>Natural Family Planning (NFP)</b> <br>Natural Family Planning classes are offered by The Couple to Couple League in Northern Virginia; please check <a href="http://www.nova.ccli.org/learn.html" TARGET=NewPage>their website</a> for class availability. If you are unable to attend a regularly scheduled class, please call the Office for Family Life at 703-841-2550 for more information about their correspondence classes. <p><b>Birthright of Loudoun</b> <br>Birthright of Loudoun offers free pregnancy tests, clothes, baby clothing, transportation and support throughout pregnancy, they are located at 18 Loudoun St. SE, in Leesburg. For more information, please call 703-777-7272. <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <!-- ********************************************************************************************************************************************** --> <p><center><Font size=+1 color="#0000FF"><a name="Fellowship">** Opportunities for Fellowship **</a></font></center> <!-- ********************************************************************************************************************************************** --> <!-- Comment Out K of C --> <p><b>Knights of Columbus: Polish American Dinner Dance</b> <br>The Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Polish-American dinner dance on Saturday, February 25, at St. Joseph s Banquet Hall. Live music will be provided by the Joe Shelko band. Proceeds from the event will support the Council s scholarship program and local charities. The event begins at 7:00 pm with a reception followed by dinner at 8:00 pm. The menu will include stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, pierogies, sauerkraut, salad, dessert and refreshments. Dancing will be from 9:00 pm to midnight. Tickets are $60 per couple. For more info, contact Bernard Patchan at <a href="mailto:BernardPatchan@MWAA.com">this email address</a> or 703-395-8294. <p><b>Knights of Columbus: Father/Daughter Dance</b> <br>You are invited to a Father/Daughter Dance on Friday February 10th from 7:00-10:00 pm, sponsored by Good Samaritan Council  Knights of Columbus. The event will be held at St. Joseph s Banquet Hall and includes appetizers, desserts, DJ dancing, door prizes, drinks and picture opportunities. Ages from 2-32 are welcome. The cost is $25 per couple or $30 max per family. Paid admission at the door. Please RSVP by February 8th to Bobby Gannon <a href="mailto:gannonclan@verizon.net">at this email (preferred)</a> or (H) 703-430-5931. RVSP needed for planning purposes. This is a great event for Dad s and Daughters (grandkids too). See you there!! <!-- End K of C --> <p><b>Model Railroad Club for Kids</b> <br>A new club for boys and girls who are interested in model railroading has been formed. Kids ages 8 to 18 are welcome to join the Northern Virginia chapter of Youth in Model Railroading (a national organization based in Colorado). Club events will include visiting train museums, local model railroad layouts, and local hobby shops; learning about how to build layouts and scenery; learning how to operate and maintain model trains; and other hands-on activities. We will also take field trips to ride actual trains whenever possible. Cost is $24 annually. For information contact Robert Reid at 703-404-2061 or <a href="mailto:srreid@aol.com">use this email</a>. <p><b>Singles for Christ (SFC)</b> <br>SFC would like to invite single men and women to their Christian Life Program. SFC provides a positive and encouraging environment of fellowship, worship, and community service by sharing their time and talents. This group is for young professionals who are in the process of finding direction in their life. Singles for Christ is a ministry of Couples for Christ (CFC). CFC is a movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. For more information, please contact Jet Sevilla at 703-937-7968, Michael Chupeco at 571-216-2218 or Sienna So at 571-426-2721 or <a href="http://www.sfcvadc.com" TARGET=NewPage>click to the SFC website here</a>. <p><b>CTR Senior Group</b> <br>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 703-858-0641. <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <!-- ********************************************************************************************************************************************** --> <p><center><Font size=+1 color="#0000FF"><a name="Faith">** Opportunities to Put Your Faith into Action **</a></font></center> <!-- ********************************************************************************************************************************************** --> <!-- Comment Out Vocations --> <p><b>Vocations</b> <br>"God has called us with a holy calling…according to His own purpose and grace." Should God be calling one among you, call Father Brian Bashista at 703-841-2514, or write <a href="mailto:b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org">using this email</a>. <p>The Daughters of Charity have been serving Christ in the Person of the Poor since 1633 - visit <a href="http://www.thedaughtersofcharity.org" TARGET=NewPage>their website</a> for more information. <!-- End Vocations --> <!-- Comment Out Coalition <p><b>National Coalition for Church Vocations</b> <br>NCCV exists for the purpose of promoting Catholic Church vocations, especially by providing quality resources for vocation ministry, awareness, education, and discernment. Visit <a href="http://www.nccv-vocations.org/about.html" TARGET=NewPage>their website</a> for a wealth of information. End Coalition --> <!-- Comment Out Fr. Adams <p><b>Fr. Adams and S.O.M.E</b> <br>Whenever we need him, Fr. John Adams has helped us by celebrating Mass here at CTR. Fr. Adams runs S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat, Inc.) in Washington, DC. S.O.M.E.’s mission is to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital by meeting their daily needs with food, clothing, and health care. They help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services such as affordable housing, job training, addictions treatment, and counseling to the poor, the elderly, and individuals with mental illness. During the past year, S.O.M.E., with the help of all its donors, has been able to provide: <p><li>289,115 meals for hungry children, women, and men</li> <p><li>8,179 medical and dental care visits to homeless people who could not afford a doctor or dentist</li> <p><li>1,231 adults with individual and group counseling, case management and continuing care</li> <p><li>92,776 meals for the residents of their rehabilitative programs, senior centers and shelter for abused elderly</li> <p><li>15,126 showers and free clothing for homeless men and women</li> <p><li>82,749 permanent and long-term housing nights to over 450 homeless children, women and men</li> <p><li>2,296 shelter nights for abused and neglected elderly</li> <p><li>23,768 transitional housing nights for homeless men and women in rehabilitative programs designed to help participants maintain sobriety and find employment</li> <p><li>29,952 hours of intensive job training to 101 homeless and extremely low-income women and men</li> <p>Father John Adams serves as the President of S.O.M.E. and has directed the organization for more than 25 years. He often says that while "S.O.M.E. serves the poor, it does not serve them poorly." Next time you see Fr. Adams be sure and thank him for the outstanding job that he does with the poor and homeless of Washington, D.C. If you would like to help him with his mission by donating to S.O.M.E., please call 202-797-8806 or visit <a href="http://www.some.org" TARGET=NewPage>the S.O.M.E. website</a>. End Fr. Adams --> <!-- Comment Out Catholic Advocacy --> <p><b>Virginia Catholic Conference</b> <br>The Virginia Catholic Conference has created an E-mail advocacy network, so that those who wish to contact their state legislators about respect life, social justice, family and education issues can receive regular alerts on measures considered during sessions of the Virginia General Assembly throughout the year. Visit <a href="http://www.vacatholic.org" TARGET=NewPage>this website</a> for more information. <!-- End Catholic Advocacy --> <!-- Comment Out Normal SALT --> <p><b>SALT: Social Action Linking Together</b> <br>Social Action Linking Together (SALT): By joining your voice with others from the diocese you are really “making a difference.” Remember: “As you did it for the least of these who are members of my family, you did it for me.” (Matthew 25:40) For more information contact John Horejsi at <a href="mailto:jhorejsi@cox.net">his email</a> and visit <a href="http://www.s-a-l-t.org" TARGET=NewPage>the SALT Website</a>. <!-- End Normal SALT --> <!--------------------------------TO HERE-----------------------------------------------------> </blockquote></td></tr> <tr><td COLSPAN="3"><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=15 width=15><br><center><img SRC="../images/onetable.gif" ALT="One Table - Many Peoples" BORDER=0 height=297 width=300></center></td></tr> <tr><td BACKGROUND="../images/cnvbkgnd.jpg" COLSPAN="3"> <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <p><center><i>Comments, questions, or suggestions? 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