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The Catechist who previously taught this class has been relocated in her employment and is not able to arrive in time to teach the class. There are 4-5 children in this class. If you are interested, please contact Harvesta Greene Williams, DRE, <a href="mailto:harvesta.williams@ctrcc.org">via email</a> or by calling 703-430-0811, ext. 14. Your swift response will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. <p><hr align="center" width="90%"></blockquote></font></center></td></tr> End Red Announcement --> <!-- Comment Out Spacer when No red Announcement --> <tr><td valign="top"><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=30 width=15></td></tr> <!-- End Spacer --> <tr><td valign="top"> <!-- Comment Out List of First Eucharist Recipients <img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=50 width=15><br><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 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 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BORDER="2" HEIGHT="40" WIDTH="150"><br><center>VIRTUS Website</a></center> <!-- End VIRTUS Logo --> </td> <!-- Adult Enrichment --> <td valign="top"><blockquote><a NAME="ar"></a><b><u><font size=+1>ADULT ENRICHMENT</font></u></b> <p><b>Rosary Groups - An Invitation</b> <br><b><i>In English</i></b> - Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Chapel. Call Carol Catulle 703-430-6490 for more information. <br><b><i>In Vietnamese</i></b> - Saturday mornings at 9:30 am in the Chapel. Call Hoa Ngo at 703-430-7461 for more information. <br><b><i>In Spanish</i></b> - Friday evenings at 8:00 pm in the Chapel. Call Mauricio Carpio at 571-241-7915 for more information. <!-- Comment Out Normal JF Announcement --> <p><b><i>Just Faith</i><br>Engaging Spirituality</b></b> <br>Are you concerned about how to live an authentic life in a world where suffering and injustice are so pervasive? Are you searching for guiding wisdom about how to follow Jesus with integrity in these times? Are you open to opportunities for spiritual growth? If your answer to these questions is an enthusiastic "YES," then you may be ready for a new <i>Just Faith</i> spiritual intensive called <b>Engaging Spirituality</b>. For more information on <i>Just Faith</i> <b>Engaging Spirituality</b>, please contact Lora Gonder at 703-421-1145 or use <a href="mailto:rgoose76@aol.com">this email</a>. <!-- End Normal Just Faith --> <!-- Comment Out Temporary Just Faith <p><b><i>Just Faith</i></b> <br> A new <i>Just Faith</i> group was begun on September 16; weekly meetings are held on Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the library. <i>Just Faith</i> is designed to transform participants to become more compassionate and to deepen the faith through reflection, study and prayer. If you are interested in joining this wonderful program, please contact Lora Gonder at 703-421-1145 or use <a href="mailto:rgoose76@aol.com">this email</a>. End Temporary Just Faith --> <p><b>Free Workshops</b> <br>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 <a href="http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/familylife/family_life.php" TARGET=NewPage>this Diocesan Office for Family Life website</a>. <!-- Comment Out Regular SFO --> <p><b>Secular Franciscan Order</b> <br>TAU Fraternity of St. Margaret of Cortona region is the local chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order for lay people. For more information, please contact Richard Clarke at 703-444-6837 (<a href="mailto:PaxBonum74@aol.com">use this email</a>), or Bill Bouffard at 703-437-6465 (<a href="mailto:bilbouf@cesmail.net">use this email</a>). <!-- End Regular SFO --> <!-- Comment Out Faith Sharing <p><b>Faith Sharing Group</b> <br><i>Invite joy into your life - <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;it is not meant to be endured; it is to be enjoyed.</i> <br>On Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, a group gathers in faith to share the love of God and study scripture. You are invited to join in the laughter and the sense of warmth and family in an effort to grow in the understanding of the mystery of life and our Creator. We began reading the book of Ephesians starting on October 7th but you are most welcome always. Please contact Gloria at 703-430-1201 or Beth at 703-430-1395 by September 27th so study guides can be ordered. End Faith Sharing --> <!-- Comment Out Washington Theological Union <p><b>Washington Theological Union</i></b> <br>Washington Theological Union is alive with spirituality, the arts, and prayer this summer with courses and workshops being offered in three distinct sessions (one left): August 1 – August 17. Course selections include: Preaching the Gospel of Matthew; Pastoral Care of the Aging; Theory of Ethics; Spirituality of Francis DeSales and Jane DeChantal; Ministry of Faith Formation; Foundations of Christian Spirituality; Creating Art for the Liturgical Environment. Workshops include: Introduction to Spiritual Direction; Christian Prayer; Joy of Contemplative Prayer; Fundamentals of Stained Glass. And more! Visit <a href="http://summer.wtu.edu" TARGET=NewPage>this WTU summer school website</a> for details. Call 202-541-5210 or 800-334-9922 x 5210 or <a href="mailto:admissions@wtu.edu">email the WTU</a> for information. <p>The Union is located at 6896 Laurel St., NW, Washington, DC, 20012 – 3 blocks from the Takoma Metro Station (See the <a href="http://www.wtu.edu" TARGET=NewPage>WTU wbsite</a>.) Metered parking is available. General questions? Please call Kathy Dempsey at 202-541-5235. End Washington Theological Union --> <!-- Comment out Retreat House <p><b>Retreat for Women</b> <br>Treat yourself to a weekend at Dominican Retreat in McLean, Virginia, June 3-5, to experience God's peace and presence. Our theme this year is "Make Your Home in Me As I Make Mine in You" (John 15:4). Retreat Director, Fr. Greg Salomone, OP, is pastor of St. Dominic's in Washington. His presentations are grounded in scripture and real life. <p>For reservations or information, call Mary Purdy at 703-385-9572, or Dominican Retreat at 703-356-4243, or see <a href="http://www.dominicanretreat.org" TARGET=NewPage>our website</a>. <p>The Dominican Retreat House is located at 7103 Old Dominion Drive in McLean, Virginia, 22101-2799. *!-- For information, call Mary Purdy 703-385-9572, or Dominican Retreat 703-356-4243, or see <a href="http://www.dominicanretreat.org" TARGET=NewPage>this website</a>. --* End Retreat House --> <!-- 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 valign="top"><font size="+2"><center><p>&nbsp;<p><b>Faith Sharing Book Club<br>An Invitation</b></font></center> <p>&nbsp;<p><center><img SRC="../ministry_images/book_club_icon.jpg" ALT="Please join us in the CTR Faith Sharing Book Club." BORDER="2" HEIGHT="200" WIDTH="200"></center> <p><blockquote>Parishioners are meeting the first Wednesday of each month to share their reflections on books chosen by the group. For more information, please contact Gail Dowling at <a href="mailto:dowling@saic.com">this email address</a> or at 703-318-6464. <p>&nbsp;<!-- <p><center><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rediscovering-Catholicism-Journeying-Toward-Spiritual/dp/1929266081/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318627188&sr=1-8" Target=NewPage><img SRC="../ministry_images/Rediscovering_Catholicism.jpg" ALT="Please join us in the CTR Faith Sharing Book Club." 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Also, the CCDI continues its new, daytime lay volunteer formation certificate courses on Wednesdays starting in mid-January at St. John Neumann Parish, Reston. Courses will be on the Synoptic Gospels (Jan.-Feb.); the Church (March-April); and Introduction to the Documents of Vatican II (May). Contact Dr. William J. Tobin, CCDI Director, at <a href="mailto:CCDIofVA@aol.com">this email address</a>, or 703-941-4329 for further information and registration. End CCDI Announcement --> <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <!-- Initiation --> <p><a NAME="init"></a><b><u><font size=+1>INITIATION</font></u></b> <!-- Comment Out Confirmation 2011 <p><b>Confirmation 2011</b> <br><b><u>Welcome!</u></b> <br><b>Congratulations and a full welcome to our most recent group of Confirmandi, who celebrated Confirmation on Saturday, November 12th here in our parish with Bishop Loverde.</b> May the Gifts of the Holy Spirit continue to bring you closer to God and to grow in service to the needs of the world. For questions or more information, please contact Jay Cuasay at 703-430-0811 ext. 12 (or use <a href="mailto:jay.cuasay@ctrcc.org">Jay's email here</a>). End Confirmation 2011 --> <p><b>Confirmation 2012</b> <br><b>Parent Confirmation Meeting #2 is February 16 or February 23, 2012, at 7:30 pm in Atonement Hall. Assignment #1 is due by this February Meeting.</b> (If you missed Meeting #1, you should stop by the RE Office and meet with Jay Cuasay, Director of Christian Formation, to pick up your materials and your child s assignment.) <p>For more information concerning CTR's confirmation program, contact Jay Cuasay, Director of Christian Formation at 703-430-0811 or <a href="mailto:jay.cuasay@ctrcc.org">use this email address</a>. <p><b>The Path After Confirmation</b> <br>If you are already confirmed or wondering what you can do at the parish after Confirmation, stay tuned. Parents be on the lookout in your mailboxes, or check your email for information about GROUP and other activities. <p><b>Children's Catechumenate Needs Your Help</b> <br>The Children's Catechumenate is the process by which children of catechetical age who have not been baptized prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation. It is a family program which meets on Wednesday nights from 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm. We are in need of parishioners from our Christ the Redeemer Community to come and be a part of this ministry. If you are interested, please contact Harvesta Greene Williams, DRE, at 703-430-0811, ext.14 or <a href="mailto:harvesta.williams@ctrcc.org">use this email</a>. Thank you. <!-- Comment Out Sacramental Preparation --> <p><b>Parents of First Eucharist Children</b> <br>The Mandatory Meetings for First Eucharist parents are as follows: <p><ul><li><b>Meeting #2</b> is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th, at 7:30 pm in Atonement Hall. <b>Meeting #2 Make-Up</b> is scheduled for Thursday, March 1st, at 10:00 am in Room 10. <b>You MUST attend one of these #2 meetings.</b></li></ul> <p>If you missed Meeting #1, or for other information, please contact Harvesta Greene Williams, DRE at 703-430-0811, ext.114 (<a href="mailto:harvesta.williams@ctrcc.org">or use this email address</a>). Also contact Harvesta to advise as to which of the meeting times for Meeting #2 you plan to attend. Reminder: Failure to attend these meetings will result in your child not being eligible to celebrate First Eucharist this year. <p>Para obtener información sobre preparación en Español por los tres sacramentos de iniciación (bautismo, confirmación, primera comunión) o información sobre el sacramento de la confirmación por adultos contacto Amelia Silva 703-430-0811 ext. 129. <!-- End Sacramental Preparation --> <p><b>Adult Confirmation</b> <br>If you are a baptized catholic adult who has not celebrated your Confirmation, please contact Jay Cuasay, DRE, at 703-430-0811 ext. 12 (or use <a href="mailto:jay.cuasay@ctrcc.org">Jay's email here</a>) to begin preparations to celebrate Confirmation at the Cathedral during Pentecost in June. <p><b>Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)</b> <br>(We meet Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 pm Room #2 / RSVP to Jay Cuasay) <br><b><i>"He cured many& and drove out many demons."</i></b> Already in Mark s succinct and dramatic Gospel John the Baptist has appeared preaching; Jesus is baptized, he calls his first disciples and enters the temple to preach. Here now, after leaving the synagogue, he heals one then many, and casts out many demons. <p><b>Is there an immediacy to God reaching out to touch your life now?</b> If you are an adult or know an adult or child over the age of 8 interested in becoming Catholic and celebrating Baptism, Confirmation or First Eucharist with this community, please contact Jay Cuasay, DRE, at 703-430-0811 ext. 12 or <a href="mailto:jay.cuasay@ctrcc.org">use Jay's email</a>. <p><b>Come Share Your Parish Life with Others</b> <br>Parishioners, we are in the early stages of formally welcoming new members to our church through the catechumenate. As we prepare for our Christmas and New Year's feasts, consider sharing generously your life in our parish with newcomers who may approach you. Consider being their parish sponsor or helping them find other parishioners who can help become members of this parish through celebrating sacraments with us. For more information about Christian Initiation through the catechumenate or how to help as a parishioner, contact Jay Cuasay, DRE, at <a href="mailto:jay.cuasay@ctrcc.org">Jay's email</a> or calling the office 703-430-0811. <p><b>Adult Confirmation at the Cathedral</b> <br>If you are a baptized adult catholic who has not celebrated Confirmation or Confirmation and First Eucharist, such adults can celebrate these sacraments at the Cathedral in Arlington during the Pentecost celebrations May 26 or 27. For preparation information, please contact Jay Cuasay, Director of Christian Formation. <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <p><a NAME="RE"></a><b><u><font size=+1>RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2011-2012</font></u></b> <p><b><font size=+1>Religious Education News</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>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 RE News <!-- 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) 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> <!-- 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. --> <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</b> today, 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>Parents 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. <!-- <p><b>Hispanic K-6:</b> Hispanic Religious Education will meet Saturday, December 17. --> <!-- 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>. <!-- Comment Out Sacrament Meeting <p><b>First Sacrament Parents</b> <br>NOTE: As of this writing, only 33 parents have signed up for the 2nd Parent Meeting for Reconciliation. <b>The last make-up meeting for the Second Parent Meeting for Reconciliation is Monday, November 29th, at 10:00 am. If you did not attend the meeting on Thursday, November 18th, it is mandatory that you be in attendance for the meeting on November 29th.</b> Please RSVP to me via email <a href="mailto:m0therharv@yahoo.com">here</a> OR by calling 703-430-0811, ext.14. Thank you Harvesta Greene Williams, Director of Religious Education. End Sacrament Meeting --> <!-- Comment Out WorkCamp --> <p><b>High School Youth and Adult Volunteers: WorkCamp 2012</b> <br>CTR s 2012 WorkCamp Team is organizing. This program will bring young people and adult volunteers from parishes across the diocese to Winchester, Virginia, the week of June 23  29. You will experience hard work and a memorable week of personal and spiritual growth. Youth who have completed the 9th through 12th grade are welcome. For more information please visit the team after all Masses this weekend, December 17/18 in Atonement Hall or <a href="mailto:shinko@rocketmail.com">email Sue Hinko</a> (or call at 703-435-1343). <!-- End WorkCamp --> <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <!-- End Green Table --> <!-- Comment Out ALL RE --> <!-- Comment out cancel all classes <p><b><font color="red">Easter Holidays for Grades K-12</b> <br>No Religious Education Classes during Holy Week. Classes Resume again on Tuesday, April 26th. </font> End Cancel all Classes --> <!-- Comment Out WorkCamp Notice <p><b>WorkCamp 2011</b> <br>Our WorkCampers leave for Winchester, Virginia, on Saturday, June 25th. They join hundreds of youth from the Diocese in the 22nd year of this week-long Christian service. Please pray for them on their mission and show your support by writing them letters while they are away. Send them to: <p><blockquote>Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church <br>Attention: WorkCamp 2011 <br>(Person's name) - CTR <br>130 Keating Drive <br>Winchester, VA 22601-2800 <p><i>(Send mail by 6/29/11)</i></blockquote> <p><b>Parish Teens:</b> <i>Sam Ata, Kate Davidson, Brooke Fulton, Bryce Fulton, Riley Galligan, Lauren Holmberg, Brianne Nueslein, Brittany Nueslein, Elisa Reiner, Valerie Seidel and Sarah Taylor</i> <p><b>Parish Adults and Contractors:</b> <i>Randy Collins, Lora Gonder, Sue Hinko, Frank Reiner, Everett Barnes, Jason Plourde and Lew Thorp</i> <p>Should you have questions, or are an adult or teen who wants to participate, please contact our parish stakeholder, Sue Hinko, at 703-435-1343 or <a href="mailto:shinko@rocketmail.com">use this email</a>. End WorkCamp Notice --> <!-- Comment Out One Act Play <p><b> One Act Play: Aesop's Fables</b> <p><center><img SRC="../ministry_images/cast.jpg" ALT="Christ the Redeemer's Youth Ministry won awards at the Diocesan competition." BORDER=3 height=400 width=500><br></center><br>Thanks to the parish community for your support. Thanks to the cast: Riley Galligan, Eric Nagley, Elisa Reiner, Kate Kingsbury, and Jordan Myers for their enthusiasm and talent. Thanks to Kathy Bleutge and Donna McKernin for their direction and assistance. End One Act Play --> <!-- <p><hr align="center" width="90%"> --> <!-- Catechists' Interest --> <p><a NAME="cat"></a><b><u><font size=+1>CATECHIST'S CORNER</font></u></b> <!-- Comment Out Catechists Corner Content <p><b>Supplies</b> <br>Catechists, please note that general supplies for your class room should be in the Blue Bin. Additional materials are available from the Resource Room (the first door to your left as you enter the Pastoral Wing). If you need audio-visual equipment, please let us know ahead of time. There are a number of CD players, but a limited number of DVD and VCR players. <p><b>Attention 7-12 Catechists</b> <br>Please look for your class folder in the Resource Room. If it is not there, look for it in your class bin. Please return the folder to the Resource Room. Do not take it home with you. If you need a separate copy of your class list or other folder contents, feel free to make copies in the Resource Room. End Catechists Corner Content --> <!-- Comment Out Catechist Meeting <p><b>Meeting for New Catechists</b> <br>On Tuesday, August 31st, there will be a meeting for all new K-6 Catechists at 7:30 pm in Atonement Hall. Please be sure to mark your calendars now. I look forward to meeting with all of you. Thank you. Harvesta Greene Williams, DRE End catechist Meeting --> <!-- Comment Out Normal VIRTUS Blurb --> <p><font size=+1><b>Virtus</b> <br>Every volunteer who has substantial contact with children must complete the Diocesan requirements for Child Protection which include attendance at a Virtus training session. For registration and information about this session or other dates, please visit <a href="http://www.virtus.org" TARGET=NewPage>the Virtus website</a>. For a listing of local Virtus training sessions, contact CTR's Virtus Coordinator, Donna Ata, in the Parish Office, 703-430-0811, or,for more information, call Harvesta Greene Williams or Jay Cuasay in the Parish Office, 703-430-0811.</font> <!-- End Normal VIRTUS Blurb --> <!-- Comment Out VIRTUS Training <p><b>VIRTUS Training to be Held at CTR</b> <br>The Diocesan Safe Child Training, VIRTUS, will be held at Christ the Redeemer on TUE SEP 8th at 6 p.m. in Atonement Hall. This program must be attended by all church and volunteer workers with substantial contact with children. VIRTUS is a four (4) hour program that must be attended from beginning to end in order for attendance to be credited. Please plan to arrive at least a few minutes early. Please go to <a href="http://www.virtus.org" TARGET=NewPage>this Virtus website</a> to register. The VIRTUS program will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and end no later than 10:00 p.m. End VIRTUS Training --> </td></tr> <!--------------------------------TO HERE-----------------------------------------------------> <tr><td valign="top"><img SRC="../images/spacer.gif" height=45 width=15></td></tr> <tr><td COLSPAN="2"><center><img SRC="../images/onetable.gif" ALT="One Table - Many Peoples" BORDER=0 height=297 width=300></center></td></tr> <tr><td COLSPAN="2"><p><hr align="center" width="90%"> <p><center><i>Comments, questions, or suggestions? Email <a href="mailto:The_WEBster@ctrcc.org">The WEBster</a>.</center><br><br></td></tr> </table> </body></html>