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.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Masses are as follows:

6:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. School Mass 12:15p.m. The distribution of Ashes will be at the end of each Mass.

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

Saint Joseph Church

(Concert in the Church)

750 Peachtree St

Herndon VA 20170

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ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org * 703-880-4300 February 7, 2016

Monday, February 8 6:30 a.m. + Janice Dymek by The Family 8:00 a.m. + Janice Dymek by The Family Tuesday, February 9 6:30 a.m. + Linda Burgess by Linda, Mathew & John 8:00 a.m. + Jerome Legua by Chris Legua Wednesday, February 10 6:30 a.m. + All Souls in Purgatory 8:00 a.m. + Mary Reilly by The Harrigan Family 12:15 a.m. + Janice Dymek by Mary Cahalane 5:00 p.m. + Melody Paige Klinker by The Klinker Family 7:30 p.m. + Valery Keppel by Tom & the Girls Thursday, February 11 6:30 a.m. - Ken & Mary’s Wedding Anniversary by The Miller Family 8:00 a.m. + Bob Hando by Mary & David Kirby 12:15 a.m. + Mama Helena Szulc by Her Daughter Friday, February 12 6:30 a.m. + Fr. Richard Schmidt, SJ by Mary & Tony Dorrzapf 8:00 a.m. - For the Sick and the Suffering 12:15 p.m. + Edmond Cahalane by Mary Cahalane Saturday, February 13 8:00 a.m. - Emeka Ezenwa by The Ezenwa Family 5:00 p.m. - Uche Ezenwa by The Ezenwa Family Sunday, February 14 7:00 a.m. - Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish 8:30 a.m. + Mary Bizon by The Metcalfe Family 10:00 a.m + Gerald Neville by The Kimpflen Family 11:30 a.m. + Monica Wallin by Randy & Barbara Basheda 1:00 p.m. + Charles Albers by The Family 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. + Patricia Gill by Joanne Kunz

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

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 older. 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.

Peace and good! As we continue to reflect upon the challenges of the Jubilee of Mercy, I offer the following insights for your prayer and consideration. As one reflects on the concept of mercy, the following points are often found in the study of God’s mercy.

• Mercy is the ready willingness to help anyone in time of need, especially through pardon or reconciliation. It is a habitual inclination of the will.

• This means that mercy is an attitude on our part, a way of treating others and the world around us, which comes to us automatically in situations.

• Mercy is the compassionate care for others whereby one takes on the burden of another as one's own.

• Mercy is an active quality of the virtue of charity, motivated by love. While mercy is often treated as a rather benign term, its power is conveyed more accurately by looking at it in a scriptural context.

• Jesus is the most eloquent witness to mercy in the New Testament. He is never vague in his proclamation of God's mercy, and rather than just using parables or discourses, he reveals God's mercy in his everyday relations with people from all strata of society.

• Jesus is an active agent of God's mercy — confronting the crowd about to stone the woman taken in adultery, meeting the Samaritan woman at the well, weeping with the other mourners at the death of Lazarus, and ultimately taking up the cross laden with the sins of the world and being led to his death. (Study Guide on Mercy)

Archbishop José Gomez shares the following insights:

The works of mercy are the works of peace and the works of justice — for the poor, the sick, the suffering and the vulnerable, and for all those driven to the margins of society. In our personal relationships, mercy means having more patience and tenderness with those who are close to us. Mercy means giving people the benefit of the doubt, giving them a second chance. We are called to be missionaries of the love and mercy of God.

As we celebrate this Jubilee of Mercy, we also begin to prepare for the Bishop Lenten Appeal (BLA). Bishop Loverde invites each of us to reflect upon our support of the BLA. As we celebrate this Jubilee Year of Mercy, let us “Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy.”

In the peace of Francis of Assisi,

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 7, 2016

The Parish staff wishes to thank the following parish ministries: We thank our parishioners who hosted the Icon of Divine Mercy this past week. The three families joined the parish community and faithful of the Diocese in praying through the intercession of the Divine Mercy for God’s mercy, love, justice, and peace to reign. Many blessings on you and your families for entering into the ministry of prayer. We thank our staff of the parish facilities who oversaw the snow removal from the Blizzard of 2016. We also thank the staff who spent hours clearing the doorways, sidewalks, etc…in order to provide a safe environment for us to enter the Church, parish/school offices, and school. Many blessings for your labor! We thank our parishioners for sharing their reflections on the importance and blessings of the Bishop Lenten Appeal (BLA) at the weekend Masses. The three parishioners offered a clear and faith-filled reflection on why each of us should make a pledge to the BLA, Let us “Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy.”

Every Life is a Gift

Respect Life Ministry. A big THANK YOU to our fellow parishioners who braved the snow to attend the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. and to the parishioners who supported the cause with your prayers and finances! Each contribution helps to defend that "every child, no matter the circumstances of their conception, is given that gift of life". (Jeanne F. Mancini, President, March for Life). The next meeting of the St. Joseph Respect Life Ministry will be this Thursday, February 11; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in room 205. All parishioners are welcome; please join us! Call Peggy at (703) 435-2294 if you have any questions.

Dear Parishioners:

Peace and good! The 40 days of Lent, which begin this Wednesday, 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. Ash Wednesday – February 10th, Masses and the distribution of ashes are at the following times: 6:30 am; 8:00 am; 9:30 am (School Mass); 12:15 pm; 5:00 pm; and 7:30 pm 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,

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org February 7, 2016

THE YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER “Revolving Our Lives Around Christ”

Attention High School Youth: Join us this Sunday, Feb. 7th, from 6-8 p.m. in Parish Hall C for a game of "Fish Bowl," food, and fellowship. We will meet in parish hall C. For more information about our ministry log onto www.sjcherndon.org under the faith fromation tab or by contact Mr. David Bristow at 703.880.4309 /

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD)

Collection: The Weekend of January 31, 2015: Offertory - $26,165 plus Faith Direct - $12,947 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.

Acknowledgement of Gifts Parishioner monetary contribution statements will be mailed this month. It is not necessary to call the office for your statement unless it has not been received by January 31, 2016. 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.

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 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 7, 2016

THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, February 7 Second Collection: Parish Facility Fund St. Joseph Men’s Society Doughnut Sunday (HALL C) 10:00 a.m. - Preschool CCD (SCH) 12:30 p.m. - Secular Franciscan Order (SFO Mtg.) (Rm. 205, 208, 212) 1:30 p.m. - Spanish Religious Education Classes (SCH) 1:30 p.m. - Spanish Adult Mtg. (Rm. 217) 2:00 p.m. - CS 913, Den 10 (Rm. 214) 2:30 p.m. - CS 913, Den 4 (Rm. 216) 5:00 p.m. - Spanish Prayer Group (Rms. 212-215) 6:00 p.m. - Youth Group Mtg. (HALL C) 6:45 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Acts) (Rm. 210) 7:30 p.m. - Adults Only Open BB (GYM) Monday, February 8 10:00 a.m. - Moms Bible Study (Rms. 216-217) 6:00 p.m. - CS 913, Den 7 (Rm. 214) 6:45 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Epic) (Rm. 209) 7:00 p.m. - Spanish Choir Rehearsal (CH) 7:00 p.m. - Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades 5-8 (SCH) Tuesday, February 9 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) 9:30 a.m. - First Penance for SJS 2nd Grade Students (CH) 1:15 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Study (Rm. 210) 6:30 p.m. - CS 913, Tiger Den (Rm. 212) 7:00 p.m. - 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 10 - Ash Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - School Mass (CH) 5:00 p.m. - CS 913, Den 8 (Rm. 212) 7:00 p.m. - Eucharistic Adoration (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 11 7:30 p.m. - Respect Life Mtg. (Rm. 205) Friday, February 12 8:45 a.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Acts) (Rm.209) 7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross - English (CH) 8:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross - Spanish (CH) 9:30 p.m. - Men’s BBII (GYM) Saturday, February 13 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)

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 week day 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.

Music Ministry Update

The Choir will be on hiatus from Jan. 31, 2016 through February and most of March. They will return to singing at the Sunday 10:00 am Mass on March 20, 2016. The Handbell Choir will be on hiatus until Fall of 2016. The Director of Music will be recuperating from spinal surgery during this time. The cantors and accompanists will continue to provide the music at all Masses except the 7:00 am Sunday mass. We thank them for their steadfast support of the Music Ministry! Your patience and prayers are appreciated!

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.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 7, 2016

Around the Diocese Catholic Business Network Presents: Personal Chef, Christopher McAvoy with "Culinary Tradition":

Experience unique and healthy foods on Fat Tuesday, Tuesday, February 9th, 2016, 4-6pm. Network with fellow catholic business owners and professionals at next month's meeting. Chef McAvoy will talk

about how following traditional recipes from his catholic ancestry has led to understanding of good nutrition and satisfaction in cooking healthy food. Chris will feature a few Fat Tuesday favorites.

Please join us for this interesting and informative presentation. Location: Re/Max Premier 44675 Cape Court #110, Ashburn, VA. 4:00-4:15- networking and general business/4:15-5pm presentation, 5-5:15 Q & A 5:15-6pm networking (beer, wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres) Register NOW!!! RSVP to Georgiagraves@bridgmancom.com or Tom@visualimpactproductionsllc.com. call 571-237-6202. $20 at the door (cash, check or charge).

Marriage Help Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This pro-gram can help you too. For confidential information or to reg-ister for the program beginning February 5 call (703) 351-7211 or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Job Coach/Employment Support at Christ House on Wednesday Evenings Catholic Charities needs volunteers to assist the men at Christ House in their search for employment. Join our group of volun-teers that meet Wednesday evening at Christ House in Old Town Alexandria from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Volunteers work alongside the residents, assisting them with resume and inter-view preparation, networking, job search tips, internet searches and applications, and much more. Meetings are based on a curriculum and training is provided. For more information, contact Eileen Rabbitt at erabbitt@ccda.net or call (703) 841-3838.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE II 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

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Volunteers Needed-Hogar Immigrant Services Are you looking for a fulfilling way to help others? Hogar Im-migrant Services is currently looking for ESOL and citizenship teachers as well as tutors at our various sites in Northern Vir-ginia. We are also in need of bilingual office volunteers at our Manassas and Falls Church locations. Please contact Cynthia at (571) 208-1572, extension 103 or email volunteer@ccda.net to apply.

Computer Literacy Tutor Work with the residents of Christ House to improve and en-hance their computer skills. Participate in a class that meets Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Christ House, locat-ed in Old Town Alexandria. This class will focus on basic computer skills including: keyboarding, using the Internet, us-ing Microsoft Word, managing email accounts and more. As-sist in developing curriculum based upon the needs of our resi-dents. For more information, contact Sally O’Dwyer at sod-wyer@ccda.net or call (703) 841-3838.

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: contact Mary Kirby at 703-880-4302 or email: kirbym59@gmail.com.