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From Sunday, April 3 to Tuesday, April 5, SJN hosted its annual Parish Lenten Mission. This year, Rev. J. Christian “Chris” Beretta, OSFS, was our speaker. For three nights he preached on the theme, “All Love, No Fear!”

Are you divorced or separated? Would you like to talk with someone else traveling the same road? Would you like to learn more about what our Catholic faith says regarding divorce? Could you use some positive thoughts regarding your future? Then, please join us at our first get-together. We will be meeting in person on seven consecutive Tuesday evenings, starting this Tuesday, April 26, at 7:00pm.Registration is required – Please get in touch with Jo-Ann Duggan jduggan@saintjn.org or call 703-860-6149.

Every 40 seconds, someone in our country becomes the victim of a stroke, and every four minutes, a stroke kills someone. Strokes are the number one cause of death and permanent disability. Join our Parish Nurse and Dana Rizzo RN from Waltonwood Senior Living for another “Seasons of Wellness” Zoom presentation on Wednesday, May 11 at 10:30 am, as we look at what a stroke looks like!

We could alter 80% of those statistics if people recognized the signs of a stroke and sought early medical intervention, but most victims don’t arrive quickly enough for treatment.

With stroke, minutes, even seconds MATTER. But, first, someone must recognize the symptoms and call 911.

Spotting the signs of stroke is the first step to altering a fateful medical course.

To register: email Susan Infeld, Parish Nurse: sinfeld@saintjn.org.

Our May 11 Zoom is the FIRST STEP in SJN parish education as we move toward becoming a “Stroke Smart Faith Community.” Together, we can save lives!

 

On Sunday, April 3, we began our Parish Lenten Mission – the first mission since 2019. Our speaker for the three-night program was Rev. J. Christian “Chris” Beretta, OSFS. He preached on the theme, “All Love, No Fear!”

El domingo 3 de abril, comenzamos nuestra Misión Parroquial de Cuaresma – la primera misión desde 2019. Nuestro orador para el programa de tres noches fue el Rev. J. Christian “Chris” Beretta, OSFS. Él predicó sobre el tema, “¡Todo el amor, sin miedo!

Drink water and help construct aqueducts and wells and provide water filtration systems in impoverished rural communities around the world.  This Lent you are encouraged to participate in the Wells of Salvation water for the poor project.  The organization Cross Catholic Outreach uses donated funds from individuals and groups and puts them toward this project.  How can drinking water help?

During any two weeks during Lent you are encouraged to substitute water for typical drinks that you enjoy, and set aside the cost equivalent toward a donation to the project.  At the end of the period make a check payable to “St. John Neumann” with “Water Project” in the memo line.  Drop off your donation at the Church office during office hours or at the Welcome Desk before or after weekend Masses through April 24.

Any questions about this project, contact Steve Knippler at sknippler@gmail.com.

 

Your support will help:

• install 65 wells to provide clean water for four communities in Ghana, six communities in Malawi and 55 communities in Zambia;
• repair an insufficient water system in Zambia; and
• build eight sanitary latrines in Ghana.

 

Listening Session Focus Questions:   A synodal Church, in announcing the Gospel, “journeys together,” by proclaiming, celebrating, and living the Gospel as we make our way to the Promised Land of Heaven.

1. What experience of “journeying together” in your diocese and parish brings you joy and hope?
2. What difficulties and obstacles have you encountered to “journeying together” in your diocese and parish?
3. How do we most effectively witness to the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Gospel?
4. How effective are we in our three-fold mission of promoting and teaching the faith, of celebrating the liturgy and sacraments, and of service in charity?
5. How do all members of the Church—laity and clergy—collaborate in their common mission?
6. 6.How well do we dialogue—listen attentively and speak up candidly—within the Church and with the wider community?

Preguntas de la sesión de escucha:   Una Iglesia sinodal, al anunciar el Evangelio, “viaja junta”, proclamando, celebrando y viviendo el Evangelio mientras nos dirigimos a la Tierra Prometida del Cielo.

1. ¿Qué experiencia de “caminar juntos” en tu diócesis y en tu parroquia te produce alegría y esperanza?
2. 2. ¿Qué dificultades y obstáculos has encontrado para “caminar juntos” en tu diócesis y parroquia?
3. ¿Cómo podemos dar un testimonio más eficaz de la verdad, la bondad y la belleza del Evangelio?
4. ¿En qué medida somos eficaces en nuestra triple misión de promover y enseñar la fe, de celebrar la liturgia y los sacramentos, y de servir en la caridad?
5. ¿Cómo colaboran todos los miembros de la Iglesia -laicos y clero- en su misión común?
6. ¿En qué medida dialogamos -escuchar con atención y hablar con franqueza- dentro de la Iglesia y con la comunidad en general?

SJN Parishioners have received e-mails purporting to be from Fr. Joe, one of our other Oblate priests, or SJN Staff. Please note that unless the e-mail domain address is @saintjn.org, it is fraudulent. A fraudulent e-mail will end in @gmail.com, @aol.com, etc. Always double-check the email domain address to determine if it is valid or not—if it is from SJN, it will always have as part of the email address @saintjn.org.“

Additionally, neither our Oblate priests or our staff will ever send you an e-mail requesting you purchase gift cards or asking for staff lists. If you receive an e-mail asking you to purchase gift cards or other products or provide information, it is fraudulent. Please add it to your blocked list through your e-mail provider.

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