Author: diocesan-reston
Virtual Taizé Service
Salesian Protection Project
Masks are available in the Narthex from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. from Monday to Friday and from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. from Saturday-Sunday.
Masks are limited to two per family (while supplies last).
The SJN Salesian Protection Project started with an April phone call from one generous parishioner, simply stating “I have an idea.” John Reichart, like all of us, was thinking about ways he could have a positive impact during this health crisis. John reached out to our Parish Nurse to suggest a “mask making project” that he would fund. From that conversation on, it was all about relationships (and coordination), volunteers (and coordination), and supplies (more coordination)!
John’s concept swiftly became a small business for the team of Marianne Stana, Susan Infeld, RN, Jo-Ann Duggan, and Patty Kwapniewski.
Daily Zoom calls keep the team up to date with the many moving parts of this effort. The name “Salesian Protection Project” was the brainchild of Mickie Abatemarco, Director of Faith Formation.
We wanted the project name to reflect our love of Salesian Spirituality and to honor our Oblate priests. But there was another person we wanted to honor: Kathie Reichart, John’s beloved wife of 50 years. Kathie died in 2019 after a long struggle with cancer. Nevertheless, amidst his grief, John has given birth to a benevolent project to help safeguard parishioners during the pandemic. “Kathie’s Kits” include a mask, instructions, and a prayer to end the pandemic. All are placed into zip lock bags awaiting delivery to SJN.
“Do not worry about tomorrow. The same loving father who cares for you today will be there tomorrow and every day.” -St. Francis de Sales
Stations of the Cross 2020
Grupo de Boy Scouts en SJN
Grupo de Boy Scouts en SJN ahora empiezan a aceptar niñas en su grupo:
La misión de los Boy Scouts es preparar a los jóvenes a tomar decisiones éticas y morales en su vida, por medio de instalar en ellos los valores de las promesas que se hacen cuando se hacen parte del grupo. Al principio sólo se aceptaban barones, pero ahora están aceptando niñas también tratando de expandir las oportunidades. La tropa 124 es activa, cada lunes se reúnen para hacer actividades tales como: campamentos para niños de 4 a 6 años, campamentos de verano, oportunidades de promoción, cena anual del grupo, fin de semana para esquiar, escalar montañas etc…
Si usted quiere más información puede mandar un email a leaders.reston124@troopmaster.email.
Volunteer Opportunities
Newcomers’ Welcome Committee Members Needed:
Are you interested in helping us welcome new members to our Parish? We are looking for people for our Newcomers’ Committee to perform one of the following tasks:
- Make phone calls welcoming the new member(s) and possibly inviting them to meet you at mass.
- Help wrap new member gifts and prepare welcome packets
- Assist with set-up and clean-up for the welcome receptions
- Attend reception and welcome attendees
Assists at The Closet Needed:
St. John Neumann is assigned two days a month when we are responsible to help sort and manage donations dropped off at The Closet in Herndon. Contact Jo-Ann Duggan, Director of
Outreach at jduggan@saintjn.org.
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
Are You Familiar With the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Web Site?
If not, you are missing out on a very good thing! The Spirituality section of the site contains a wealth of resources that can be used privately or in groups. Take a moment to explore and then
bookmark your favorite sections, so you can find them when you need a spiritual boost! Just start here: http://www.oblates.org/
Leaving a Legacy
Your generosity during your lifetime has enabled St. John Neumann to serve the people of God in our community. Continue to be a part of the strength of this community by making a bequest in your will to our parish. For more information, call the Diocesan Planned Giving Office at 703-841-3819 or visit arlingtondiocese.planyourlegacy.org.
A Prayer for Veterans Day
God of peace, we pray for those who have served our nation and who laid down their lives to protect and defend our freedom. We pray for those who have fought, whose spirits and bodies are scarred by war, whose nights are haunted by memories too painful for the light of day. We pray for those who serve us now, especially for those in harm’s way. Shield them from danger and bring them home. Turn the hearts and minds of our leaders and our enemies to the work of justice and a harvest of peace. Let the peace you left us, the peace you gave us, be the peace that sustains, the peace that saves us. Christ Jesus, hear us! Lord Jesus, hear our prayer!