You are invited to join the friars and the Boy Scouts at the Lenten Fish Fry and Stations of the Cross! Friday, February 26, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall (School Entrance) Stations of the Cross – The Stations of Mercy by Pope Francis follow in the Church at 7:00 pm.

The Light is On For You – On Wednesdays of Lent from 6:30 – 7:30 pm for individual confession. A good website is offered by the Archdiocese of Boston, www.TheLightIsOnForYou.org, to help you prepare. It has videos on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, sheets on how to make a good confession, answers to frequently-asked questions and more resources.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

An Evening

with

Sarah Hart

A concert and reflections on the year of mercy.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

7:00 pm (Concert in the Church)

Saint Joseph Church

750 Peachtree St

Herndon VA 20170

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BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL (BLA)

We invite you to please reflect upon your BLA pledge, remember that every pledge is an expression of God’s love and mercy! Let us “Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy.”

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org * 703-880-4300 February 14, 2016

Monday, February 15 6:30 a.m. + All Souls in Purgatory 8:00 a.m. + Joseph Guarnieri by Pat & Patti Lynch 12:15 p.m. + Lolita & Manuel Mendoza by The Reeder Family Tuesday, February 16 6:30 a.m. + Anne Bloomquist by The Ogozalek Family 8:00 a.m. - The Sick and the Suffering 12:15 p.m. + Steven K. Gilleran by The Gilleran Family Wednesday, February 17 6:30 a.m. + Mrs. Aretta Garrett by Chris & Zion McKinney 8:00 a.m. + Margaret Tiernan by The Speetjens Family 12:15 p.m. + Edmond Cahalane by Mary Cahalane Thursday, February 18 6:30 a.m. + All Souls in Purgatory 8:00 a.m. + Sr. Ninfa Briones by Patrick Sullivan 12:15 p.m. + Edmond Cahalane by Mary Cahalane Friday, February 19 6:30 a.m. + Mary Gilbert by Pat Gilbert 8:00 a.m. - For the Sick and the Suffering 12:15 p.m. + Edmond Cahalane by Mary Cahalane Saturday, February 20 8:00 a.m. + Victor Mejia by The Hurley Family 5:00 p.m. + Anthony Dorrzapf, Sr. by Mary & Tony Dorrzapf Sunday, February 21 7:00 a.m. + Jack & Helen Breslin by The Bock Family 8:30 a.m. + Kenneth Smith by Betty Smith 10:00 a.m + Rajesh Manwani by The 7:30 p.m. Ushers 11:30 a.m. + Shirley Graham by The SJS Extended Day Staff 1:00 p.m. - Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. + Linda Burton by The Mich Family

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Lent 2016

Peace and good! Saint Francis of Assisi offers us five elements of penitential spirituality to reflect upon in the opening of his "Earlier Exhortation to the Brothers and Sisters of Penance" and the Prologue of the Friars’ Rule. I believe these elements capture the challenges of the Season of Lent and the Jubilee of Mercy. As we enter into the Church this Lent, you will be greeted by Francis’ five elements of penitential spirituality on the outdoor banners. The five elements include:

• love of God • love of neighbor • reception of the Eucharist • hatred of sin • worthy fruits of penance

Adding to Saint Francis’ insights, Pope Francis shares the following challenges for us to reflect upon in his Message for Lent 2016:

The season of Lent in this Jubilee Year is a favorable time to overcome our existential alienation by listen- ing to God’s word and by practicing the works of mercy. In the corporal works of mercy we touch the flesh of Christ in our brothers and sisters who need to be fed, clothed, sheltered, visited; in the spiritual works of mercy – counsel, instruction, forgiveness, admonishment and prayer – we touch more directly our own sinfulness. The corporal and spiritual works of mercy must never be separated. By touching the flesh of the crucified Jesus in the suffering, sinners can re-ceive the gift of realizing that they too are poor and in need. God’s mercy transforms human hearts; it enables us, through the experience of a faithful love, to become merciful in turn.

Our local Bishop, Bishop Loverde, echoes Pope Francis’ words and invites each of us to reflect upon our embrace of the works of mercy and our support of the Bishop Lenten Appeal (BLA). As we celebrate this Jubilee of Mercy and Lenten Season, let us “Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy.” In the peace of Francis of Assisi,

During Lent, in addition to the daily 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Masses, Stations of the Cross will be on Fridays at 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. in Spanish.

The Lenten Rules for Fast and Abstinence are: 1) Lent is to be observed by Catholics as a special season of prayer, penance, and works of charity. 2) Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the most important penitential days of the liturgical year. They are days of both fast and abstinence. All Fridays in Lent are days of absti-nence. 3) The rules for fasting are that only one full meal a day can be taken. Two small meals, ‘sufficient to maintain strength,’ are allowed but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals breaks the fast, but drinking liquids does not. The rule of fasting obliges Catholics from 18 and up to the beginning of their 60th year. 4) Abstinence refers to refraining from eating meat. The rule of abstinence binds all Catholics age 14 years and old-er. 5) The substantial observance of the laws of fast and absti-nence is a serious obligation. Those whose work or whose health would be impaired are excused from fasting and ab-staining.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT February 14, 2016

The Parish staff wishes to thank the following parish ministries: We thank each of our parishioners who share in the celebration of our faith, sacramental life, and sharing the “works of mercy” in the community. Many blessings as we begin this Season of Lent! Many blessings! We thank our parishioners for their support of the Parish Facility Fund Collection. Your contributions assist us in maintaining and caring for our parish buildings and grounds. Know that we are grateful for your prayers and support. We thank our parishioners for submitting nomination forms to the Parish Advisory Council (PAC). We thank those parishioners who nominated and those who submitted nominations. Many blessings!

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Dear Parishioners:

Peace and good! The 40 days of Lent provide each of us with a special time for prayer, charity and spiritual growth. I share the following opportunities which our parish is providing to celebrate this season. Daily Mass – Monday through Friday – 6:30 am; 8:00 am; and 12:15 pm. Saturday – 8:00 am. The Sunday Masses follow the normal parish schedule.

Wednesday Evening of Eucharistic Adoration: 6:30 – 8:15 pm. The evening will consist of: exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:30 pm; “The Light Is On For You” (individual confessions from 6:30 – 7:30 pm); Night Prayer and Benediction at 8:00 pm.

Stations of the Cross – Every Friday of Lent at 7:00 p.m., there will be an opportunity to pray the Stations of the Cross. Please note that on Friday, February 26th, the Boy Scouts will host a Fish Fry in the Parish Hall. Father Tom will celebrate the Stations of the Cross – The Stations of Mercy by Pope Francis at 7:00 pm in the Church.

Stations of the Cross in Spanish – Every Friday of Lent at 8:00 p.m., there will be an opportunity to pray the Stations of the Cross in Spanish.

Lenten Penance Service – Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00 pm, we will hold our Lenten Penance Service. Saint Lucy Food Drive – March 5-6, 2016. The food drive is sponsored by the Men’s Society and Knights of Columbus. They will be collecting the food items after all the Masses.

Lenten Observance – Catholics 14 years and older are asked to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, adult Catholics (18-59 years) are also asked to fast – that is, limit their food to a simple full meal and two lesser meals. Each Lenten season invites us to grow in our faith as we prepare to celebrate the great Feast of Easter. Please consider including one or more of the opportunities above as part of your Lenten observance.

In the peace of Francis of Assisi,

COMING SOON! Vacation Bible School (VBS) at St. Joseph Parish The Office of Religious Education is hosting its first ever Catholic Vacation Bible School (VBS) from

Monday, June 27th - July 1st (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon). This five (5) day summer “day camp” will be held on the parish grounds and includes such activities as games, snacks, songs, and crafts. The cost for the week is $50 per child (that’s just $10 a day) with discounts for four or more children per family. Sign-up sheets and more details will be posted in the bulletin and online at the parish website.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org February 14, 2016

THE YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER “Revolving Our Lives Around Christ”

There is a mandatory Work Camp meeting on Sunday, Feb. 21st from 4:30-8:00 p.m. All participants of Work Camp must attend. Dinner will be served as we cover many aspects relating to Work Camp 2016. Please plan accordingly. If you have any questions regarding Work Camp, please contact Mr. Jim Roewer at jimroewer@verizon.net.

High School Open Gym and Board Game Night - Sun-day, Feb 28th: All high school youth are welcome to join us on Sunday, Feb. 28th from 6:00-7:45 p.m. for open gym / board game night. Please meet in the vestibule of the gym at 6:00 p.m. (If you plan on playing basketball, you must wear non-marking sneakers, no exceptions). For more information about the youth ministry program, visit the parish website at www.sjcherndon.org or by contact-ing David Bristow at 703.880.4309.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD)

Collection: The Weekend of February 7, 2016: Offertory - $26,507 plus Faith Direct - $12,947 Second Collection - Parish Facility Fund $8,265 plus Faith Direct $6,637 Thank you for your continued support & your kind generosity.

Presidents’ Day There will be no Catechism classes on Monday and Tuesday, February 15th & 16th and the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Classes will resume the following week as usual.

Stations of the Cross On Saturday and Sunday, February 20th & 21st as well as on Monday and Tuesday, February 22nd & 23rd all Religious Education classes during class times will be walking the Way of the Cross in Parish Hall B with the Director in observance of Lent.

First Penance (Reconciliation/Confession) On Saturday, February 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. our Religious Education 2nd Grade students from the Saturday session, Sunday’s students attending class in Spanish, as well as our Special Sacraments students from Tuesday’s session will be making their First Confession in preparation for their First Holy Communion in May. Both students and parents will go directly to the church and not to the classrooms.

CYO Basketball Fundraiser

17th Annual CYO Coaches Game CYO Girls team coaches vs. CYO Boys team coaches

Saturday February 20th @ 7:15 pm in the St. Joseph Gym

Come out and root for your favorite CYO coach!!

Doors open at 6:15 so arrive early to ensure a seat

for the game.

Tickets prices: $2.00 kids/$5.00 Adults – Maximum per family $15.00

The proceeds go to help pay for kids who cannot afford to pay CYO's fees, buy new equipment and uniforms for our teams.

Halftime Shoot out for everyone to participate! With great prizes for all age groups!!!

Inviting all Men of the Diocese to the 2016 Men’s Conference on March 5 All men of the Diocese are invited to the sixth annual diocesan Men’s Conference on March 5. This year’s conference is titled, “God the Father of Extravagant Mercy.” It will feature Damon Owens, Executive Director of the Theology of the Body Institute, Fr. David Pignato, Theology Professor at St. John Seminary in Boston, and Dr. Michael Horne, Director of Clinical Services for Catholic Charities. Breakfast, lunch, and Mass with Bishop Loverde will be included. Please note the new conference location: All Saints Catholic Church, Manassas. Go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/men for more details or to register.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT February 14, 2016

BANNS OF MARRIAGE III Karen Villanueva & David Hernandez Marc Allen & Mary Arrowsmith Kenneth Stine & Kristen Witte Doug Hale & Mary Franz Mike Traskos & Kirsten Goodman Matt Brodd & Lauren Lepone Matthew Moran & Iliana Maravilla

Volunteers Needed-Hogar Immigrant Services Volunteers Needed! Give your neighbors the gift of English! Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington- Hogar Immigrant Services is urgently seeking ESOL teachers for our classes in Manas-sas. No foreign language or teaching experience necessary! If interested, please call (571) 208-1572 or email volunteer.hogar@ccda.net.

FUNDRAISER– GERTRUDE HAWK EASTER CANDY EASTER WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT! SUPPORT PARISH FUNDRAISER FOR BAPTISMAL BIBS!

Ladies' Society Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Fundraiser

Excellent quality candy for Easter Sale Dates: Now through February 21st (for paper forms); Now through March 19th for online orders.

For Online Orders: Go to h p://www.gertrudehawkchocolates.com/fund-raising/welcome Catalogs and order forms will be available at the Religious Goods Stand in the vestibule of the Church, at the CCD office, and at the Parish/School office. Thank you for your support! For questions, contact Sharon Page at djssmp@aol.com or Mary Kirby at kirbym59@gmail.com.

St. Joseph’s Ladies Society Meeting - Mark your Calendars! Our next meeting is February 18th at 7:30 p.m. in room 205. All ladies of the parish are invited and encouraged to come. Bring a friend! Fellowship and refreshments are served. Before our meeting we meet at 7:00 p.m. in room 205 to pack lunch bags for the Backpack Lunch program at Dranesville Elementary school. Come help and learn more about this wonderful program which takes a page out of the Bible: Isaiah 58:7-10 “Thus says the Lord: Share your bread with the hungry.” We can always use another hand. Many hands make light work. Hope to see you there! Any questions, please contact President, Jacki Esguerra at 571-331-6274 or Vice President, Mary Kirby at 703-855-3294.

Parents of Those Students Making Their First Penance and First Communion: The Religious Goods Stand is open on Sundays, 8:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 pm, after Mass. There you can find inexpensive blue ties, veils (a variety of styles). Also, rosaries, First Communion Books, and statues, which make great gifts! Please stop by and shop! For more info: email Mary Kirby at mkirby@sjcherndon.org.

Catholic Herald Turns 40 Arlington Catholic Herald Subscription

Please either renew or begin a new subscription of your Dioce-san Arlington Catholic Herald Newspaper. A one year sub-scription for this excellent weekly is only $22.00. There is an envelope for this purpose in your packet or you could put $22.00 in an envelope with your name and address and drop the envelope into the collection basket. We ask you to please do this so that you can read excellent articles about our faith and be aware of the news in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. In addition, our parish is assessed $36,096 by the Bishop for the Arlington Herald. We need 1,640 families to subscribe to cover the cost. If we do not make this amount through sub-scriptions, our parish must pay the difference. Please renew or make a new subscription to the Arlington Catholic Herald. Please make checks payable to St. Joseph Church. Thank you.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT February 14, 2016

THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, February 14 Second Collection: Arlington Catholic Herald Subscription 1:00 p.m. - CS 913, Den 11 (Rm. 216) 1:30 p.m. - Spanish Adult Mtg. (Rm. 217) 5:00 p.m. - Spanish Prayer Group (Rms. 212-215) 6:45 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Acts) (Rm. 210) 7:30 p.m. - Adults Only Open BB (GYM) Monday, February 15 SJS & Parish Offices Closed 6:45 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Epic) (Rm. 209) 7:00 p.m. - Spanish Choir Rehearsal (CH) 7:00 p.m. - No Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades 5-8 (SCH) Tuesday, February 16 7:00 a.m. - St. Joseph’s Men’s Society Prayer Group (Rm. 210) 9:00 a.m. - Little Messengers Co-Op (Rms. 214-217) 1:15 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Study (Rm. 210) 7:00 p.m. - No Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades 5-8 (SCH) 7:00 p.m. - Spanish RCIA (Rm. 205) 9:30 p.m. - Men’s BB II (GYM) Wednesday, February 17 6:30 p.m. - Light is On (confessions) /Eucharistic Adoration (CH) 6:30 p.m. - Knights of Columbus Seton Mtg. (Rms. 214-215) 7:00 p.m. - Concert & Reflections with Sarah Hart (CH) 7:00 p.m. - English RCIA (Rm. 209) 7:00 p.m. - Spanish Adult Catechism Mtg. (Rms. 212-213) 7:00 p.m. - BSA Troop 913 Mtg. (HALL C) Thursday, February 18 6:30 p.m. - Knights of Columbus Council Mtg. (Rms. 216-217) 7:00 p.m. - Backpack Lunch Brigade (Rm. 205) 7:30 p.m. - Ladies’ Society Mtg. (Rm. 205) 7:30 p.m. - Men’s Society Mtg. (Rms. 214-215) Friday, February 19 8:45 a.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Acts) (Rm.209) 9:40 p.m. - School Stations of the Cross (CH) 6:15 p.m. - Adult Bible Study (Rm. 205) 7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross - English (CH) 8:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross - Spanish (CH) 7:00 p.m. - CS Pack 913 Mtg. (HALL C) 9:30 p.m. - Men’s BBII (GYM) Saturday, February 20 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades K-4 (SCH) 9:00 a.m. - Spanish Legion of Mary (Rm. 214) 3:30 p.m. - Confessions (CH) 6:15 p.m. - CYO Basketball Fundraiser (GYM)

BE PREPARED FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER St. Joseph Church follows the Fairfax County School closing schedule for all Church related activities, i.e., such as the closing of our school, Religious Education (C.C.D.) Classes, Scouting events, Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday evening, etc. When Fairfax County cancels schools there will be No classes or activities at St. Joseph School. No Religious Education (C.C.D.) classes and all meeting rooms are cancelled. When Fairfax County cancels school events (or extra-curricular activities) on Saturday due to bad weather, there will be No Religious Education (C.C.D.) classes, scouting events, C.Y.O. basketball, etc. Notice: During inclement weather, all reasonable attempts will be made to open and celebrate the weekday and weekend Masses at regularly scheduled times. In order to avoid risking your personal safety, while experiencing severe weather conditions, please use wise discretion, especially the elderly parishioners. You may check for cancellations at www.fcps.edu.

Acknowledgement of Gifts Parishioner monetary contribution statements were mailed. It is not necessary to call the office for your statement unless you did not receive yours. Thank you for all your generous contributions to support the Parish and our many programs. Your Generosity will be remembered in the prayers of the Franciscan Friars here at St. Joseph Parish. May God Bless you.

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Join the Easter TV Mass Congregation! Bishop Loverde will celebrate an Easter TV Mass that is televised for those who are homebound. The Mass will be taped Monday, February 15 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception’s Crypt Church at 7:15 p.m. The St. Leo the Great Adult Choir will be providing the music. Please attend the taping. Your presence is a wonderful way to bring the Mass to those who are homebound. This special edition of the Sunday TV Mass will be broadcast Easter morning on WDCW-TV50. Questions? Call Jacquelyn Hayes (202) 526-8300.