Please see the Church Financial Statement for 2005-2006: click here.

Financial Statements
The financial statements for 2007 have been mailed. These statements are supplied as a courtesy to help with your taxes. Listed on your statement is a summary for all funds above $250.00 contributed for 2007. If you have any questions, please call Amy in the parish office 703-430-0811, ext 11.

Christian Outreach
Our contribution this week will go to the Catholic Charities USA to continue the Church’s efforts to assist the people of the Gulf States in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Bishop's Lenten Appeal -- "Led by the Holy Spirit, we live our faith and share our gifts."
We are very grateful to the many parishioners that responded to this year’s Bishop’s Lenten Appeal. This is an opportunity for us to unite with all Catholics in our Diocese to share our blessings and to show concern for one another. Every gift is important. If you have not yet pledged, please prayerfully consider Bishop Loverde’s request for support and give generously to assist the work of our diocese. Pledge envelopes are located on the credenza in the Commons Area. Please fill one out and place it in a collection basket or hand it to one of the ushers. Thank you.

Make an Enduring Gift to the Parish
You can express your commitment to the principles of Christian Charity and Stewardship by remembering our church in your Will with the following statement: “I leave to Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church the sum of $______ (or__% of the residue of my estate) for (a specific purpose) or ("its religious, educational and charitable works").” For more info, please contact Sam Mabry, Director of Planned Giving at the Diocese: 703-841-7851.

We Pray For Those Who Have Died
Kathleen Kuhn.

We Pray For Those Who Are Ill
Barbara J. Miller, June Simon, Stephen & Joanne Merges, Suzanne Kidd, Kim Placing, and Maria Roccia.

Please call the parish office if you wish to have someone added to our prayer list. Requests will be listed in the bulletin for four weeks. Thank you.

** Opportunities in the Parish **

Papal Mass
Pope Benedict XVI will visit Washington, D.C., on April 15-17, 2008. Events during the Holy Father’s visit will include a Mass at the new Nationals baseball stadium on April 17. The Diocese of Arlington has not yet been advised as to how many tickets will be available for Catholics from our diocese to attend the Papal Mass. When information is available, details on the process for obtaining tickets will be provided to parishes and published in the Arlington Catholic Herald, and on the websites listed at left.

Choir News
CHILDREN - (Gr. 2 - 6) No rehearsal on Monday, February 18.
CORO – Practice on Wednesday, February 20, at 7:30 pm.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & ADULTS - Next practice on Thursday, February 21, at 7:30 pm.

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!

Please contact Diane Kingsbury at 703-430-0811 with any questions about our Music Ministry.

Religious Education News
Grades K-6: Religious Education Classes will be held as scheduled this week on Tuesday (2/19), Wednesday (2/20), and Thursday (2/21).

Religious Education Family Easter Celebration
We will be having our K-6 Religious Education Family Easter Celebration on Tuesday (4/1), Wednesday (4/2), and Thursday (4/3). Your child’s Catechist will be contacting you in the future with more detailed information. Please respond promptly at that time. Thank you! Harvesta Greene Williams, DRE.

Grades 7-8: Monday RE Classes do not meet Monday, February 18.

Grades 9-12: Sunday RE Classes do not meet today, February 17.

See our Christian Initiation/Formation News Page for more information and news.

K- 12 EDUCACION RELIGIOSA 2007-2008: Preparacion de Sacramentos 1 Conunion y Confirmacion para Niños, Jovenes y Adultos. Registrarse en la oficina de Lunes a Viernes de 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Comunicarse con Dora Marroquin 703-430-0811, Ext. 29, para mas informacion.

SNOW, SLEET, FREEZING RAIN? We follow Loudoun County school policy. If classes or afterschool activities are cancelled then religious education classes are also cancelled.

Transportation Needed? A New Service within the Parish
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 use her email here.

Eucharistic Ministers Needed
The parish is in need of additional Eucharistic Ministers to serve at Mass. The Diocesan Training and Formation of Eucharistic Ministers will take place on Saturday, April 19th, from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon here at CTR. If you would like to volunteer to help, please call Donna in the parish office 703-430-0811.

Altar Servers Needed
Any boy or girl, 4th grade and up, with interest in serving at the altar, please call Herb DuVall at 703-421-3461 (or use Herb's email here) or Gail Dowling at 703-421-7499 (or use Gail's email here).

Goal Set for 2008 CTR Blood Drives
225 is the number of blood donations we’d like to get from our four drives this year. If we achieve our goal of 225 units of blood, INOVA will give us a $200 Giant Gift Card to raffle off in December. INOVA is also giving us a $50 Giant Gift Card to raffle off at each of the four drives (February 23, May 24, August 23, December 6). If you come to a drive, you might win the $50 Giant gift card, and your name will be entered into the drawing for the $200 Giant Gift Card. The more drives you come to, the more chances you have to win the Grand Prize, a $200 Giant Gift Card!

Our first 2008 blood drive is Saturday, February 23, from 7:00 am-12:30 pm in Atonement Hall. Sign-up after Mass this weekend, February 16-17.

Have any questions about your eligibility to donate? Please see this webpage 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 use this email.

(For more information about the INOVA blood donor program, please go to this INOVA Blood Donor Website.)

Day Care for Working Parents
For working parents of CTR: If you need a day care provider, or would like your name added to our list of providers, please call Janet Williamson at 703-444-1552.

7 Car Wash
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.

Mass Intentions
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.

** Opportunities in the Community **

See Our New Volunteering Opportunities Page

Vietnamese Language Services
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.

Separated? Divorced? Widowed?
Rebuilding, a nine week recovery program for the divorced, the separated, and the widowed, will begin on Sunday evening from 5:30 – 8:00 pm starting February 24 at St. Martin DePorres Center in Alexandria and is designed to help people move ahead with their lives after the trauma of losing their spouse. The $45 fee covers the cost of the book. If you would like more information, please contact Carie Schaffer at 703-519-1751, Marsha Davis at 703-680-9335 or use this email.

Counseling Services
Did you know that Catholic Charities offers professional and confidential counseling to individuals, couples and families here at Christ the Redeemer? For more information call 703-841-2531.

Catholic Charities Children's Services
Whether you are a birth mother seeking pregnancy counseling, a couple seeking to adopt, or a family interested in offering a foster home, Children's Services of Catholic Charities is there for you. Since 1947, Children's Services has provided service to the community. Every person, regardless of age, race, creed or marital status, is guaranteed considerate personal and confidential assistance by Children's Services. With respect for all involved in a crisis pregnancy situation, Children's Services provides services for the woman who chooses to continue her pregnancy and support to those who will be affected by her choice. For more information please call 703-425-0100.

Catholic Charities Adoption Meetings
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington will hold Adoption Information Meetings at 5294 Lyngate Court, Burke, VA 22015. The meetings will be from 6:00-8:30 pm on 2/21, 3/13, 4/17, 5/15, and 6/12. The presentation will cover Catholic Charities Domestic, International, Interstate and Parental Placement Adoption Programs with emphasis on the home study, placement, and supervision of children, as well as resources from which to adopt. We are especially seeking African/American and interracial couples interested in adopting. Registration Fee: $20.00. Please call 703-425-0100 to register. (The meeting will be conducted in English, for information in Spanish, please call the office and ask for the Latina social worker.)

Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Natural Family Planning classes are offered by The Couple to Couple League in Northern Virginia; please check their website 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.

Birthright of Loudoun
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.

** Opportunities for Fellowship **

Polish-American Dinner Dance
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Polish-American Dinner Dance on February 23, 2008, at the Barn in Sterling. Music will be provided by the Joe Shelko Band. The price of $50.00 per couple includes Dinner of Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasa, Pierogies, Sauerkraut, Salad and Dessert. Dinner is followed by Dancing from 9-12. Beer and wine included. Ticket information Call John Thomas at 703 430-6519 or use his e-mail.

Pilgrimage to Italy March 25-April 6, 2008
Join Fr. John Adams for a 13-day Easter/Spring Pilgrimage and Tour to Italy, beginning with visiting Rome, including the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. Tour also includes Assisi, Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri, Naples, Monte Cassino, Venice, Padua and Stresa. For more information, pick up a flyer on the credenza in the Commons Area or contact Adriatic Pilgrimages at their website or call 800-262-1718 or contact Fr. John at 202-797-8806 ext. 1017.

Model Railroad Club for Kids
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 use this email.

Singles for Christ (SFC)
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 click to the SFC website here.

CTR Senior Group
The CTR Senior Group meets Fridays at 11:30 am in Atonement Hall 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.

CTR Bridge League
A friendly group of bridge players meets once a month, September through May, and welcomes anyone who is interested to join. Please call Andy or Monica Light at 703-444-7324.

** Opportunities to Put Your Faith into Action **

Vocations
“Reform your lives! The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Are you being called to proclaim the coming of the kingdom as a priest or in the consecrated life? Call Father Brian Bashista at 703-841-2514, or write using this email.

Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
The Arlington Diocese Advanced Medical Directive (AMD) is now available online. This document will help you make morally correct decisions concerning your medical welfare if you become incapacitated. 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.

Immigration Reform Legislation
A bipartisan group of Senators and Congressmen has introduced legislation, The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act of 2005, to reform our immigration system. Bishop Gerald R. Barnes, Chairman of the Committee on Migration, US Catholic Conference of Bishops, expressed support for the draft legislation. He believes that it best reflects principles for immigration reform set forth by the US bishops. It would create legal avenues for migrant workers to enter the US in a safe and orderly manner, provide an opportunity for immigrants already here to work toward permanent residency, and provide additional visas for families to be reunited. You can add your voice to that of our bishops by encouraging your elected representatives to support the proposed legislation (S. 1033 in the Senate and H 2330 in the House).

SALT Update
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 his email and visit the SALT Website.