ADULT ENRICHMENT
Rosary Groups - An Invitation
In English - Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Chapel. Call Carol Catulle 703-430-6490 for more information.
In Vietnamese - Saturday mornings at 9:30 am in the Chapel. Call Hoa Ngo at 703-430-7461 for more information.
Just Faith
Just Faith is a program that changes lives, inspires compassion, and transforms the world through love and service and is based on the remarkable social justice tradition of the Catholic church. If you are interested in joining this wonderful program, please contact Lora Gonder at 703-421-1145 or use this email.
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.
Secular Franciscan Order
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 (use this email), or Bill Bouffard at 703-437-6465 (use this email).
Come to the Catholic Diocese of Arlington's 2010 Men's Conference
On Saturday, March 13th, the Office for Family Life will host a Men's Conference at St. Joseph's Banquet Hall in Herndon. The conference will be an opportunity for men of the Diocese to recommit themselves to living out their faith in their daily lives, be inspired by Catholic speakers, and gather together with their brothers in Christ. Confirmed speakers include: Capt. Guy Gruters, Air Force fighter pilot in Vietnam and P.O.W. from 1967-1973; Catholic Congressman Chris Smith; and Fr. Paul Scalia, pastor of St. John the Beloved Parish. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Paul Loverde. To attend, register now at this DoA Website! At this time, no on-site registrations will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Tom O'Neill at this email address or at (703) 841-2550.
Faith Sharing Group
You are invited to participate in a faith-sharing group that will be meeting on Thursday evenings from 8:00 – 9:00 pm in Meeting Room #4. The group will discuss “Fruit of the Spirit” mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23. For more information, please call Beth at 703-430-1395.
INITIATION
Confirmation 2010
Next Parent Meeting
Assignments #1-#3 have been given out. Please use the Lenten and Easter Season to focus your child and family on the Great Mystery of our sacramental celebration. This is also an ideal time to complete Assignments #1-#3 which have been given out at the three Parent Confirmation Meetings.
The next meeting is Wednesday, April 14th @7:30 pm. If you missed a Parent Meeting or Assignment for your child, please contact Jay Cuasay, DRE.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Jay Cuasay at 703-430-0811 ext. 12 (or use Jay's email here).
Parents of Children 8 Years Old or Older
If you have a child who has NOT been baptized and is 8 years old or older, the Children’s Catechumenate is for you! The Children’s Catechumenate is a Family Program that meets every Wednesday evening from 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm. The Catechumenate, with the involvement of the parents, assists in preparing the children for the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist). If you would like more nformation, of if you would liketo help, place contact Harvesta Greene Williams, DRE, at 703-430-0811, ext.14 or use this email. Thank you.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
CELEBRATION OF SCRUTINIES: First Scrutiny: "Take Care of the Fig Tree"
During the 3rd through 5th Sundays of Lent, the Church celebrates Scrutinies, a period of examination of Catechumens, Candidates, and all the Baptized as we prepare to celebrate the Easter Sacraments.
If you want to know more about becoming a Catholic by celebrating Baptism, Confirmation, or First Eucharist, as an adult or if you have a child over the age of 9, please contact Jay Cuasay, DRE at 703-430-0811 ext. 12 or use Jay's email. We meet most Wednesday evenings in Room #2 beginning at 7:30 pm.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SNOW, SLEET, FREEZING RAIN? We follow Loudoun County school policy. If classes or afterschool activities are cancelled then religious education classes are also cancelled.
Come and Help the Parish
Please let Jay Cuasay or Harvesta Greene-Williams know if you are available to help support the Religious Education program as a Catechist, Hall Monitor, Office Aide, etc. Please call 703-430-0811 and let them know your interests and availability.
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.
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Welcome to Religious Education 2009-2010
RE Schedules
K THRU 8
RE Schedule for Grades K-6
Grades K - 6 meet Tuesday, March 9, Wednesday, March 10, and Thursday, March 11, and have regular sessions; classes meet 4:30 to 5:30 pm or 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
K-6 Parent Reminder
Remember that all K-6 children MUST be escorted to their classes and signed in by their parents. At the conclusion of class, parents MUST pick up their children and sign them out. This is a safety precaution for your children. Also, when bringing your children to Religious Education Classes, you are to use the back entrance to the building, which brings you down the hall to the Religious Education Wing. The only exception to this is extended to those who are handicapped, either parent or child. Your cooperation in this matter is most appreciated. Thank you. Harvesta Greene Williams, DRE.
RE Schedule for Grades 7-8
Grades 7 & 8 meet Monday, March 8, for their next class. Grades 7 & 8 classes meet 4:30 to 5:30 pm or 6:00 to 7:00 pm. (One Faith, One Lord only at 6:00 pm.)
YOUTH (9-12)
RE Schedule for Grades 9-12
High School Classes and One Faith One Lord meet today, Sunday, March 7. High School classes meet 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
WorkCamp 2010: Attention High School Students and Adults
The Diocese of Arlington's Work Camp 2010 will be held in Winchester, Virginia, from June 26th through July 2nd. All High School students are eligible to attend.
WorkCamp Volunteers Needed
For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. (1 Timothy 4:10) If you are 25 or older, love to work with motivated teens, are willing to spend a week with them as an adult crew leader, as they help our brothers and sisters in need, in the Winchester, Virginia, area from Saturday June 26th through Friday July 2nd, here's your opportunity to serve! If you have the skill and experience to do home projects and can share your expertise with teens and adults with on-site overseeing of projects from Monday June 28th through Thursday July 1st, as they share their hearts, hands and sweat to build a wheelchair ramp, repair a roof, or other very necessary projects to help, here's your opportunity to serve. If you can serve, please say YES! to these opportunities. See Sue or Lew in Atonement Hall after all Masses this weekend.
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 use this email.
EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA 2009-2010
Hispanic K-6: Hispanic Religious Education meets Saturday, March 13. Classes meet 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Para mas información llamar a Amelia Silva 703-430-0811 ext. #29.
CATECHIST'S CORNER
Virtus
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 the Virtus website. 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.
