We Pray For Those Who Have Died
Fortunata S. Alviar.

We Pray For Those Who Are Ill
Robert Malloy, Tom & Rose Quinn, Ron Bonica, Bartholomew Sellon, Mark Baldivieso, Faye Morin, Mila Malubay, Reina Rosales, Barbette Denning, Brad Roland, and Jim Topel Sr.

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.

Please see the Church Financial Statement for 2008-2009: click here.

Continuing the Mission
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 call the diocesan Planned Giving Office at 703-841-2516 or visit this Diocesan webpage.

Our Diocesan Community Online
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 at the main Diocesan website. You can also join the over 1,000 people who follow the Diocese of Arlington on Twitter and Facebook.

Encourage and Teach: A New Diocesan Blog
Do you have questions about the faith, the liturgy or our diocesan Church? We invite you to read Encourage and Teach, 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 Encourage and Teach here.

Employment Opportunities with the Diocese
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: this webpage.

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Choir News

Rehearsal Schedule for This Week

CHILDREN – Children's Choir will reassemble once again in September after their summer break.
SPANISH CHOIR – The Spanish CORO practice is here at church this coming Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Music Room.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & ADULTS – The next Adult rehearsal for the Sunday morning choirs and cantors will be on August 19, Thursdays at 7:30 pm, in the music room.

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, and see out new Music Ministry Webpage.

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Family Summer Activities Summer Camp Come and visit Camp St. Charles to see how your boys and girls can experience two fun-filled weeks for a reasonable price. Each summer children have been making friends, and learning to work together while camping out, riding horses, working a challenge course, trying archery, petting snakes, making ceramics, and lots of other activities. Camp St. Charles is located right in Southern Maryland. The camp is fully accredited with the American Camp Association and certified by the State of Maryland. Camp St. Charles has been run by the Salvatorian Fathers and Brothers and Lay Salvatorians for over 57 years. The camp is located two hours from Baltimore, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. For more information and directions, please see their website or call 301-934-8799. Drama and Arts Camps All Saints in Manassas & St. Mark in Vienna are hosting the Spotlight on the Arts Summer Camps which features one week day camps for youth from Pre-K through 12th grade held at the end of July. There are a variety of camp offerings including Art Explorer Camp, Arts & Crafts Fun Camp, Drama Bootcamp, and Camp Broadway. These camps are taught by Catholics with extensive training in their fields in addition to experience working with young people. To get the brochure on-line go to this brochure or contact Rob Tessier, Camp Director, at 703-393-2141, or use this email. Catholic Heritage Festival Mark your calendars for the Catholic Heritage Festival, Saturday, October 2 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville. Celebrate with fellow Catholics of all ages and nationalities from across the Diocese with Mass, great food, games, music, sporting events, dancing and more. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the oneness of our faith at Arlington's second diocesan-wide Catholic Heritage Festival. (If you know of other fun activities for summer, share them here with a note to the CTR Webmaster.)

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Religious Education News

Please Help—Catechists Needed The old year is long gone…and the new year will soon be here. We are in need of Catechists for the following: Tues. - 6:00 pm - Kindergarten, Grades 3 & 6 Wed. - 4:30 pm - Kindergarten, Grades 3, 4 & 5 Wed. - 6:00 pm - Kindergarten, Grades 1 & 6 Thurs. - 4:30 pm - Kindergarten, Grades 1, 3 & 6 Thurs. - 6:00 pm - Kindergarten, Grades 3 & 5 Due to the Diocesan Safe Child Policy, all volunteers must complete a Background Check as well as the Virtus Program. If you are interested in becoming a part of our Catechetical Ministry by being a Catechist in our Religious Education Program, please contact Harvesta Greene Williams, DRE, by calling 703-430-0811, ext.14, or by email. If I am not available when you call, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you! Grades 7 & 8 catechists are needed for the Monday 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm time periods. Classes are filling up on Mondays for Grades 7 & 8. If you have an interest in Sacraments, enjoy talking about the Mass, or the stories in the New Testament, please contact Jay Cuasay, DRE, at 703-430-0811 ext. 12 or use this email to help out.

Additional Help Needed
With Adult Faith Formation… Would you like to help an adult or family with members interested in becoming Catholic? Come enrich your adult faith life by joining a Christian Initiation Team as a faith sharer or sponsor.

With Family Sacramental Preparation…Would you like to help as an assistant during sacramental preparation meetings with parents during the year? English/Spanish speakers are especially needed.

Please Call Jay Cuasay, DRE, at 703-430-0811 ext. 12, or email Jay here.

 

START OFF YOUR SUMMER PLANS BY TAKING CARE OF YOUR FAMILY HERE. New and returning families are invited to register now. Please visit the Office of Religious Education during weekday office hours. Need time in the evening to meet or ask questions? Please call and make an appointment with Harvesta or Jay by calling 703-430-0811. Payment is due at the time of registration so be sure to bring your checkbook. If your child is preparing for a sacrament, you also need to bring a copy of his/her baptismal certificate with you. PLEASE HELP US PREPARE FOR SEPTEMBER BY REGISTERING NOW. THANK YOU!

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

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Faith Formation News

Free Workshops
The Office for Family Life and Catholic Charities offer workshops led by professional counselors for young people to learn more about communication, finances, and much more. For more information please go to this Diocesan Office for Family Life website.

Teams of Our Lady
Newlywed? Raising a family? Empty nesters? Are you interested in continuing to grow in love and faith? Teams of Our Lady (TOOL), a group to support Catholic couples at all phases of life, is holding an information night, Wednesday, June 16th at 7:30 pm in Leesburg, Virginia. Come find out about our monthly dinner meetings with 5 to 7 other couples and how that support can strengthen and deepen your faith. Call Erin or Mark Voorheis at 703-777-4132.

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Transportation Needed? A 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.

Co-Op Nursery Closes for the Summer
The co-op nursery will close beginning in June and hopefully will resume in September. More families are needed in order for this ministry to continue in the Fall. For parents with children under age 5, joining the co-op nursery enables you and your spouse to fully participate in the mass while your child is being watched by other parents in the co-op. Please call Lizette Andreyko for additional information at 703-404-9428.

Immunizations
The Health Department provides immunizations to help protect the public from vaccine-preventable diseases. Adult and childhood immunizations are provided. Adult immunizations against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis, Hepatitis b, and Shingles are available. Immunizations for children entering school are also free to the public. Please call Erly at 703-737-8293 with questions or to make an appointment. The Loudoun County Health Department is located at 102 Heritage Way, NE, 1st Floor in Leesburg.

ESL Volunteer Opportunities
Catholic Charities-Hogar Immigrant Services is currently seeking volunteer ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers for classes at Christ the Redeemer. The session starts on January 26th with classes every Tuesday and Thursday. Teachers teach just one evening per week. Training and materials are provided. No previous experience or second language required! If interested, please contact Sheila Sullivan at her email address or call 703-534-9805 x238.

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).

CTR's 3rd Blood Drive of 2010
CTR's next blood drive is on Saturday, August 7, 7:00 am-12:30 pm. There are two ways to sign up: after Mass on the weekends of July 24-25 and July 31-August 1, or online: Go to this Inova Blood Donation Services Website, and just enter your name at an available time slot to make your appointment.

If you can’t make it to the church drives and you give blood at the Dulles INOVA donation center on Nokes Blvd., you can still credit CTR by mentioning our code: #0025. Thanks for offering others the Gift of Life!

If you are wondering if you are able to give blood, please check these eligibility requirements (en Español) or call/email Mike and Michele Hawes at 703-444-5136/(email address).

(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 eligibility requirements (en Español), parental consent (form for those donors age 16), and foods that are rich in iron.)

Have any questions about your eligibility to donate? Please call the INOVA donor advocate at 571-434-3628, or 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. If you have questions about scheduling an appointment online, also call Michele Hawes.

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

Continuing Blood Drive
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 CTR code #0025 to the receptionist, and your donation will be credited to us and count toward our year end goal.

Hey Buddy -- Can You Spare a Pint?
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.

Remaining Blood Drive Dates of 2009
August 7
December 4

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.

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** Opportunities in the Community **

See Our Volunteering Opportunities Page

Volunteers Needed to Help Serve Meals
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.

• 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.

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.

Networking Can Help the Unemployed
Christians are Networking ("CAN") is a Catholic Charities-sponsored ministry that assists people who unemployed or under-employed. CAN provides free professional career counseling—including resume reviews and practice job interviews—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 use this email) or Bill Hummel at 703-830-5467 (or use this email).

Donations Needed by Arlington Diocese
The Diocesan Office of Migration and Refugee Services works in our Diocese to help "Welcome the Stranger" (documented refugees/asylees). The office is currently in need of donations of dressers, beds, metal bed frames, sheets, lamps, alarm clocks, pots & pans, teapots, vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, TV’s and converter boxes, DVD players, microwave ovens, and used cars. All items must be in good condition/working order. We are also in need of new pillows, mops, brooms, wastebaskets, baby diapers, and formula. Tax receipt will be provided for all donations. If you would like to donate any of these items to help refugees arriving in our area, please call Kira at MRS at 703-841-3870 or e-mail her to schedule a pick-up. Thank you!

Donate Your Aluminum Cans
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.

LINK Needs Food for the Summer
Christ the Redeemer will be collecting food for the LINK Food pantry starting next weekend, July 10/11 and all through the month of July, including the weekend of July 31/August 1. The food may be placed in the pick-up truck in the parking lot at all the Masses, look for the LINK sign or, food can be placed in Atonement Hall. The LINK Food Pantry is in need of jelly, chicken noodle soup, hamburger helper, can peaches and pears, beans (all kinds), cake and muffin mixes, toilet paper, paper towels and toiletries. Brown bags are requested. In addition to the items being requested by LINK, a cash donation is always welcome. Contact Diane Sieb at 703-948-0092 with any questions.

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.

Assissting Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
The Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator assists victims of child sexual abuse in obtaining counseling, spiritual assistance and healing. If you or someone you know has experienced abuse by anyone representing the church, including employees, volunteers or clergy, help is available. Please call the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Arlington at 703-841-2530. More information is available at this Diocesan website.

Catholic Charities Social Workers
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.

Adoption Information Meetings
Children's Services of Catholic Charities will hold adoption information meetings on July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14 and November 18, 2010, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at 5294 Lyngate Court in Burke. 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 and local adoptive parent support groups. Please call 703-425-0100 to register.

Birth Parent Support Group
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.

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.

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Breakfast Returns to the Barn
Knights of Columbus Good Samaritan Council invites you to enjoy their monthly Big Breakfast Buffet at The Barn (401 West Holly Avenue in Sterling) on Sunday, July 11th, from 8:00 - 11:30 am. Bring your family for this delicious feast. Please see Good Sam's Website for more information.

Columbus Day Parade Plans
The Knights of Columbus have started planning for the 29th annual Columbus Day parade in Sterling Park. This popular community event, sponsored by the Good Samaritan Council 6175 will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010. The K of C is looking to expand local participation. "We're launching our planning early to get prospective participants to put the date on their calendar," Grand Knight Len Grus said. "By getting the message out early it will allow people more time to plan on participating." Grus extended an invitation to local individuals, groups and organizations to take part in this community event. The parade will form at Park View High School and step off at 10:00 am. The line of march will proceed down West Laurel Ave., Sterling Boulevard, West Holly Ave. and will terminate at the K of C Barn where refreshments will be served to all the participants. For additional information or to participate, please contact parade chairman, Past Grand Knight John Reaser at 703-795-7350 or by email.

(Every 2nd Sunday of the Month the Knights cook a great breakfast for a modest price of $7/adult and $3 for kids under 12.)

To see information about the Knights of Columbus, their events, or to get directions to the Barn, visit their website.

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 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.

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** Opportunities to Put Your Faith into Action **

Vocations
"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." Are you being called by the Lord of the Harvest to proclaim His kingdom as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? If God is inviting you to a deeper consecration, call Father Brian Bashista 703-841-2514, or write using this email.

The Daughters of Charity have been serving Christ in the Person of the Poor since 1633 - visit their website for more information.

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.

Virginia Catholic Conference Advocacy
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 this website for more information.

SALT: Social Action Linking Together
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.