Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
www.ctrcc.org 46833 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling, VA 20164 facebook.com/CTRSterling Phone 703-430-0811 - Fax 703-430-1590 Office Hours - Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
STAFF
Pastor Fr. J.D. Jaffe [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Fr. Mark Moretti [email protected]
Parish Administrator Donna M. Ata [email protected]
Director of Religious Education Hunter Lillis [email protected]
Director of Spanish Religious Education Amelia Silva [email protected]
Director of Music Mass Schedule Claire M. Schweppe [email protected] Saturday Holy Days
Coordinator of Spanish Music 5:30 pm - English 8:00 am & 7:30 pm - English 7:00 pm - Spanish 8:30 pm - Spanish Geovani Flores [email protected] Sunday Weekdays
8:00 am, 10:00 am - English Monday - Friday 8:00 am Secretary/Assistant to the Administrator 12:00 Noon - Spanish Saturday 9:00 am Mauricio Carpio 5:30 pm - English
Confession Schedule
Secretary Saturdays Cristina Orellana 8:00 - 9:00 am - English and Spanish [email protected] 3:30 - 5:00 pm - English and Spanish PARISH INFORMATION - INFORMACIÓN PARROQUIAL
Engaged couples must make Baptism is ordinarily celebrated arrangements at least six months prior within a faith community. Please call to the date of marriage. All are the office to register for a preparation required to participate in a marriage class and to arrange for a time for the preparation program. Please call the celebration. office to make an appointment. We welcome you to our Parish Commu- nity and invite you to call or register in person at the Parish Office. Registration forms are also available on our website La pareja interesada en celebrar el at www.ctrcc.org. Las charlas pre-bautismales se
Sacramento del Matrimonio, necesita Todos los feligreses están invitados a ofrecen el tercer sábado de cada mes. realizar un curso de preparación; por registrarse en la parroquia. Para regis- Si desea bautizar a su niño entre las tal motivo debe contactarse con el trarse pueden llamar a la oficina parro- edades de recién nacido a 6 años Sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses antes quial o visitarnos. pueden llamar a la oficina Parroquial de la fecha de su matrimonio. Todos de lunes a viernes y contactarse con están llamados a participar de la Cristina Orellana al 703-430-0811. formación matrimonial (pre-cana o Groups convalidación). Por favor llamar a la Oficina Parroquial. Rosary Multilingual Rosary - Monday - Friday MORNING MASS mornings after the 8:00 am Mass. WEATHER NOTICE Interested in becoming First Saturday Rosary - The First Saturday Christ the Redeemer will always Catholic or have an celebrate morning Masses. In order unbaptized child 8 or of each month after the 9:00 am Mass a to avoid risking your personal safety, older? If so, please call the Parish (Blue Army) Multilingual Rosary is prayed in please use wise discretion when Office and speak to Hunter Lillis. French, Spanish, English and Vietnamese in travelling in severe weather. the main church before the Blessed Para obtener información sobre la Sacrament. For more information, please
preparación en español de los tres contact Annette Gibson at 703-481-9507. sacramentos de iniciación (bautismo, ¿SE MOLESTA POR LA BEBIDA In English – Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the DE OTRA PERSONA? confirmación, primera comunión) ó Chapel. For more information, call Diane información sobre el sacramento de la Si alguien allegado a usted: familiar, Kilkeary at 703-430-6228. amigo, compañero de trabajo o vecino, confirmación para adultos; comunicarse con Amelia Silva, In Vietnamese - Saturday at 9:30 am in the tiene o ha tenido problemas con la directora 703-430-0811. Chapel. For more information, call Hoa Ngo bebida, visite un grupo de AL-ANON y at 703-430-7461. Alateen encontrara respuestas, apoyo y ayuda. Respetamos su anonimato. 7 CAR WASH En Español - Todos los viernes en la Reuniones en las Iglesia: Cristo As you get your car washed, help the Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Redentor Jueves 8:00-9:30 pm Info.703 poor and needy. We receive 10% of Guadalupe a las 8:00 pm Para más -406-0791 o 703-216-8319. what CTR parishioners pay. As you información comunicarse con Melvin pay at the carwash, sign the book so we Cabrera 571-205-8836.
receive their donation. MISAS MEMORIALES Seniors La santa misa se puede celebrar en BULLETIN DEADLINE The CTR Senior Group meets Fridays at caso de muerte. Para arreglar una The bulletin deadline is Thursday prior to 11:30 am in the Library for “Bring Your misa funeral pueden llamar a la the week (10 days before) you wish to Lunch” meetings or at a local restaurant on oficina parroquial. Intenciones have your announcement in the bulletin. the second Friday of the month. comunitarias tienen que llegar 15 Thank you for your cooperation. Parishioners 55+ are invited to join. For minutos antes de la misa. more information, call Claude Gianino at 703 -858-0641. Contact the Parish for Communion Confessions are heard on Saturdays calls to shut-ins, sick, hospitalized and from 8:00 – 9:00 am and 3:30 - 5:00 pm in cases of serious illness or death. Knights of Columbus Are you interested in joining the K of C in the Guadalupe Chapel. “Christ the Redeemer Council #16234” here at our parish? For more information, please contact Everett Por favor llamar a la Oficina Barnes at [email protected].
Parroquial para solicitar la suministración de los Sacramentos Altar Servers El Sacramento de Reconciliación se de Confesión o Unción de Enfermos, Any boy or girl 4th grade and up that is celebra todos los sábados de 8:00 am a ya sea en la casa u hospital. interested in serving, please call Gail 9:00 am y 3:30 pm a 5:00 pm en Dowling 703-421-7499. la Capilla de Guadalupe.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Daniel Reuwer, and I am a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington. For the past three years I have been studying at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary up in Philadelphia, PA. I am currently in Theology II, which means that I have three more years until I can, God willing, be ordained as a priest for our Diocese. Before entering the seminary, I attended Belmont Abbey College in Charlotte, NC. While I was there, I received degrees in Theology and Political Science. After college I moved to Stafford, VA, where I worked as a teacher at St. William of York Catholic School. In addition to being the Athletic Director, I taught religion and history in the middle school. I have felt called to the priesthood for as long as I can remember, but it was my time at St. William of York which really gave me the opportunity to step into the unknown and explore the desire that God had placed in my heart. As a religion teacher, I had the opportunity each day to share my faith with the students and with my colleagues. I was blessed to get to know some wonderful families and to help them to know that God loves them and is present in their lives. My experience of walking with others on their faith journeys led me to really pray about my own. I realized that I found joy and peace when I focused upon my faith. I found fulfilment in those moments where I was able to put others before myself. I began to desire to become more involved in the Church. In turn, my increased involvement made the question of priesthood more unavoidable in my own prayer. Finally, I met with a priest who gave me the best advice I ever received: Most people don’t feel even an inkling of a calling to the priesthood or the religious life, so if you do, you really owe it to yourself to check it out. Following that priest’s advice has led me on step after step into adventure. While I could never have anticipated all of the experiences I’ve had over the last three years, I wouldn’t change them, either. Best yet, I know the adventure of walking with Jesus is far from over. This summer, it has led me right here to Christ the Redeemer. I am so incredibly excited to see what this summer has in store. I feel like I have seen Christ’s face during each step of my journey so far, and cannot wait to see His face in yours when I meet each of you here at Christ the Redeemer. Know that you are in my prayers, and please keep me in yours as well. God bless!
This Father's Day, #TellYourDad Stronger – A Retreat for Men Why You Love Him All men are welcome and encouraged to come to the Saint John Paul II On June 16, Father's Day, the Diocese National Shrine for a retreat on Saturday, June 22 from 9:30 am-3:00 pm of Arlington Office of Explore how God calls you to lead as a man of faith, husband, son, and Communications encourages father. Lunch is included with registration. RSVP at parishioners to take part in a special strongerretreat.eventbrite.com diocesan social media shout out to fathers. Share a picture or video with or of your father and tell your dad -- and us -- why you love him. Parishioners whose fathers have passed away are also invited to participate. Use the hashtag #TellYourDad and tag @ArlingtonChurch then post your tribute to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. For more information, see arlingtondiocese.org/TellYourDad. Offertory Totals READINGS AND June 9, 2019 - $13,739.00 Renovation & Renewal - $5,231.00 MASS INTENTIONS
Next week’s second collection is for LINK. LINK, Inc. exists to provide emergency food Monday, June 17 and financial assistance to qualified people in need. Supported primarily by donations 2 Cor 6:1-10 ● Matthew 5:38-42 of food and funds, LINK is comprised of dedicated churches, organizations, and 8:00 am † Tim Cargill individuals serving the Herndon, Sterling, and Ashburn communities. The all volunteer staff at LINK believe in the power of selfless service and the importance of Tuesday, June 18 providing people in crisis with unconditional love. This love includes commitment, 2 Cor 8:1-9 ● Matthew 5:43-48 compassion, and the courage to serve the sick, abused, hurt, unloved, and powerless. 8:00 am † Fred Kopyt and Deceased Family Members
Wednesday, June 19
CTR’s Summer Choir 2 Cor 9:6-11 ● Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 8:00 am † Fr Tom Gumprecht, S.A. is Calling All Singers and Thursday, June 20 Instrumentalists! 2 Cor 11:1-11 ● Matthew 6:7-15 June 30 - August 25 8:00 am † Dorothy Comeau
Warm-Up: 9:30 am Friday, June 21 Mass: 10:00 am 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 ● Matthew 6:19-23 8:00 am † Lois Harasek All are invited to come “try out” singing in choir! No experience Saturday, June 22 2 Cor 12:1-10 ● Matthew 6:24-34 needed! Come experience the joy 9:00 am † Esperanza Carrascal of singing in a choir community. 5:30 pm ● Spec. Int. for Kwon Bae We will meet on June 30th to 7:00 pm † Jose Freddy Antezana Siles
warm-up in the choir room. Sunday, June 23 Genesis 14:18-20 ● 1 Cor 11:23-26 Psalm 110:1-4 ● Luke 9:11b-17 Have you experienced love that connects you to the Risen Christ? Are you 8:00 am † Timothy Reedy seeking understanding of this great love? If you or someone you know is 10:00 am ● Spec. Int. for Religious Ed. interested in becoming Catholic and celebrating Baptism, Confirmation Catechists & Volunteers and Communion, or if you are from a different denomination and interested 12:00 pm ● Parishioners in knowing more about the peace of belonging to Christ’s flock, please 5:30 pm † Dorothy Comeau
contact our office at 703-430-0811. ● Special Intention † Rest in Peace
Formed We pray for those Our parish has subscribed to an online platform called FORMED. Every
who are ill . . . parishioner will have 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device,
including your computer, smartphone and tablet with internet access. With Virginia Anderson, Carrie Mroczkowski, FORMED you’ll find video programs that explain the Catholic faith, explore Josh Moran, Mary Sellers, Joseph Jakabfy, the deepest meaning of marriage, receive Bible studies on a variety of topics Rose Jakabfy, Dick Schaub, Paul Hinz, and includes inspiring audio talks. Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED: Kathryn Karwaki, Larry Lapham, Matthew Go to ww.FORMED.org. You should see the registration box for Salazar, Sergio Morataya, Josephine parishioners. Type in the parish code: 7FZYKN - Now set up a username and Mahoney, Arthur McCarthy, Jesse Michl, a password. Now you are all set to use all the great programs on Ramon Bossio, Billie Gore, Chuck Long, FORMED.org. Sharon McMonagle, John McMonagle, Maddie Cabatic, Ryan Quinn, Esteban SVCS. FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED Join the many Chicas, Harvesta Williams, Bill Check, A sign language interpreter is available on parishioners who Marianne Simms, Roger Hilleary, Katherine the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at have already enrolled Sexton, Jack Lucas Lazatin, Dan Kilkeary, the 5:30 pm Mass. Along with the in Faith Direct for Joyce Shangle, Sonia David, Gigi Gagui, Masses, our parish has induction loop and automated giving to Mary Heimann, John Heitz, Linda Ferraro, receiver systems for the hard of hearing. the Parish. Faith Direct is secure and Lawrence M. Hicks, Carole Clarke, Joe The devices are located in the Usher convenient, and will provide you with Room. For more information about O’Connor, Carmelo Mendoza, Joanne Kunz, Closed Captions during 5:30 pm Mass an offertory card to place in the basket Mirna Pangan, Rosmary Rodriguez, Peter contact Donna - [email protected]. during the collections. Sign up today McMahon and Scott Wainner In the event of inclement weather, text to by contacting Faith Direct at 866-507- 8757or go to www.faithdirect.net. We pray for those who have died . . . confirm captioning service:703-501-4320. Dorothy Comeau, Irvin Kemp and Colette Gust Project Rachel Post-Abortion Healing: 888-456-HOPE or www.helpafterabortion.org Gabriel Project Pregnancy Assistance: 866-444-3553 or www.helpforpregnantwomen.org June LINK Food Collections During the month of JUNE, LINK representatives will be in the parking lot to accept your donations to restock the pantry during the Summer months. LINK is our local volunteer organization of Christians “linked” together to provide love and support to serve neighbors in need and is comprised of dedicated churches, organizations, and individuals serving the Herndon, Sterling, and Ashburn communities. Top food needs include bagged rice, cereal, canned soup, canned chicken, boxed side dishes (pasta/rice), canned fruit, pasta sauce, boxed potatoes, as well as paper towels, toilet paper and detergents. (PLEASE – NO green beans, pasta, bread stuffing, canned pumpkin or cranberry sauce.) Cash and checks are also gratefully accepted. Look for the vehicle with the LINK Donation sign before and after each Mass. If you can volunteer to help collect donations in the parking lot a few minutes before and after any weekend Mass in July, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4aafaa23a64-july, or contact Monica Sasscer at [email protected] or 703-505-4520.
Quo Vadis and FIAT Discernment Camps Quo Vadis and FIAT days are excellent opportunities for Catholic high school students (rising freshmen through rising seniors) to have fun while exploring their vocations and deepening their faith. Quo Vadis (for boys) is staffed by Arlington seminarians, priests and religious, and runs July 7-11. FIAT (for girls) is staffed by religious sisters runs July 14-18. Both are held at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. See the videos and photos from last year and receive more information at ArlingtonDiocese.org/QuoVadis or ArlingtonDiocese.org/FIAT.
Concerned about infanticide, the degrading of human life, the loss of parental rights, the exploitation of young women, socialism and the anti-God trend in America?
St. Raymond of Peñafort Church in Springfield will host a series of talks given by pro-life author, Terry Beatley. Terry is the founder of Hosea Initiative and author of, What If We’ve Been Wrong? Keeping My Promise to America’s “Abortion King.” It chronicles the legacy of
Dr. Bernard Nathanson’s conversion from co-founder of NARAL Pro Choice America to pro life advocate. All events begin at 7:00pm. They are free and all are welcome. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge ordained four men to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More July 25 in Arlington on Saturday, June 8 — Nicholas F. The Disturbing History of Margaret Sanger’s Racist Blank, Edouard B. Guilloux, Sean T. Koehr and Population Control Plan called “The Negro Project” and Christopher W. Nyce. The cathedral was standing a discussion about action. room only with family and friends, priests and
August 22 deacons from throughout the diocese, women religious, and the lay faithful who came to celebrate “Hush” Documentary (hushfilm.com) – Every Women’s the happy occasion. “This is a day of great “Right to Know” the connection between abortion, birth control and breast cancer. rejoicing for our diocese and, indeed, the entire Church,” said Bishop Burbidge.
WOW, many thanks to Loc Nguyen and over 200 volunteers that were here at the Parish last Saturday, June 8 to help our neighbors in need by holding a Free Dental Clinic that cared for 424 patients. There were examinations, cleanings, extractions, fillings and more. Thank you!
Fr. Jaffe blesses the volunteers
A Word from the Pastor… on the Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity
The easiest way for any bishop, priest, deacon or theologian to become a heretic, one who teaches falsely about God, is to write or speak about the Holy Trinity. Every analogy or image ever used to try to explain the Trinity ultimately leads to heresy or erroneous teachings. “Trinity” is the word we use to describe the unity in nature of the three Divine Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is essentially a combination of the terms three (triple) and unity. The simplest accurate statement of our understanding of the Trinity is:
God is one Divine Nature in three Divine Persons.
Though this is a very easy statement to memorize, it difficult to understand, and impossible to conceptualize or imagine. It is completely outside of our experience. To the right you will see a late medieval shield developed to help people to understand the concept of the Most Holy Trinity, it says: The Father is God; The Son is God; The Holy Spirit is God. The Father is not the Son and is not the Holy Spirit. The Son is not the Father and is not the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not the Father and is not the Son.
What does this mean for us and how does this impact our everyday life and practice of our Faith? I see three clear lessons from the Trinity. First, no one could have made this up. It is so far beyond the human experience that it is impossible for us to conceptualize, and therefore must be revealed truth from God. Second, it shows us how different we are from God or how “other” God is from us. In other words, to appreciate more that there is an infinite chasm of difference between God and us, and that it takes a Divine Person to bridge this infinite gap. Third, there is an inherent invitation to have a relationship with each of the Divine Persons of the Trinity. We should have a personal relationship with God, the Father and one with God, the Son and a personal relationship with God, the Holy Spirit. Each of these relationships are very real interpersonal relationships between us and God.
Are we thoroughly confused yet? We are not alone in this feeling. One of my favorite authors and theologians is St. Augustine of Hippo, a 5th century bishop in Africa. He spent a good portion of his life dedicated to bringing clarity to our understanding of God. He wrote arguably what is still considered the definitive work on the Trinity, called De Trinitate or “About the Trinity”. Despite have written this, he felt that he had not begun to scratch the surface of this great mystery of our Faith.
The following story about St. Augustine is paraphrased from Legenda Aurea by Jacobus de Varagine:
St. Augustine was walking on the beach contemplating the mystery of the Trinity. Then he saw a boy in front of him who had dug a hole in the sand with his hands and was going out to the sea again and again with a spoon to bring some water to put into the hole. St. Augustine marveled at him and asked him what he was doing. The boy said, “I’m going to put the entire ocean into this hole.” “That is impossible, the whole sea is so great and large and the pit and spoon so little.” said St. Augustine. The boy replied, “It is easier for me to draw all the water of the sea and bring it to this hole than for you to bring the mystery of the Trinity and His divinity into your little mind.” And then the boy vanishes.