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Pro Life Ministry invites all parishioners to participate in the Third Annual Virginia March for Life at the State Capitol  in Richmond on Friday, September 17 to affirm the dignity of all human persons and protest Virginia’s extreme abortion legislation. The March begins at 11 A.M.  (See marchforlife.org for details.)  If you are unable to join us in person we ask for your prayers. Pray and work as well to persuade our state legislators, who must stand for election in November, to repeal the horrific abortion laws that violate the most basic of human rights, fall most heavily on communities already suffering from discrimination, and epitomize the throw-away culture that as Christians we must reject.

Parish Wide Bible Study – Angels in the Bible

Join other parishioners this Fall for a 6 -week study on the role of Angels and how they are sent to accomplish God’s will. Using study materials from the premier Catholic Bible study program, Little Rock Scripture Study, we are able to get a fuller understanding of how to bring the joy of the Gospels into our daily lives.

All are welcome to join one of multiple small groups that meet at various times throughout the week.  Registration forms will be on the parish website soon. Alternatively, paper registration forms are available in the office and at the Welcome Desk.

Tuition is $15 and scholarships are available. Registration is open until Monday, September 13.  Contact Janet Broderick at broderickjmb@gmail.com for questions.

 

In March, we asked you to share your opinions about St. John Neumann’s to help us develop objectives that reflect our community as we construct our 2021-2024 Pastoral Plan. We received over 700 responses to the survey, and here are the results from the multiple-choice answers we received. We sincerely thank all who took the time to fill out the survey! Your help has been indispensable to the formulation of our new Pastoral Plan.

 

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Click here to listen to Pope Francis’ remarks on both Afghanistan and Haiti.

Please join with Pope Francis in prayer for two intentions of critical importance.

Let us pray for the people of Afghanistan at this dark hour, that their hope for better days remains strong and that this burden of oppression will be lifted from them.

Let us also pray with our Blessed Mother for the people of Haiti as they start to recover from Saturday’s devastating earthquake, especially for our Oblates there at St. Francis de Sales Parish and for their parishioners who are currently struggling with the physical damage that the earthquake has caused. Let us also remember Oblate Father Tom Hagan and all those who minister with him at Hands Together. May all of the people of Haiti be blessed.

 

Two of our ministries are seek volunteers to help them fulfill their mission to the parish. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of joining these ministries in their service to our community.

Meals Ministry Needs Volunteers
The St. John Neumann Meal Ministry is looking for folks who can help
provide meals for parish families at times of crisis or when in need. This Ministry makes a critical difference to families following a hospital stay or illness. Please prayerfully consider joining the Meals Ministry to make a difference in the lives of others. To learn more about the Ministry, contact Diane F. Trentacoste at 703-868-1380 or dftbiz@gmail.com, or click here.

SJN Dishwashing Ministry Needs Volunteers
The Care for our Common Home Ministry would like to grow the list of volunteers who are on call to help wash dishware at SJN events. When
a person or group schedules an event with food at SJN, we will notify the dishwashing list. Typically, a group of five, including a trained leader, can complete the task in about 1 1/2 hours using the industrial dishwasher in the kitchen. You would only respond to the sign-up request if the time and date
are convenient for you. Please email us at saintjn.cc@gmail.com if you would like to add your name to our list of potential dishwashers. Everything tastes better on china, and reducing plastic and paper waste at the parish is a great way to care for our common home.

If you have come by the church lately, you’ve noticed our beautiful new parking lot surfaces. Here are a few pictures of the work that went into the project. Thanks to all our parishioners for showing such patience and understanding throughout the project.

Help Cornerstones Help Our Youngest Neighbors Prepare for Success

With your support, over 2000 local students will be able to return to classes with a new backpack for the 2022-2023 school year during Cornerstones’ 2022 Back-to-School Drive.  Please help us make a big impact on so many young lives!

We will be collecting the following backpacks for students:

Elementary School: 15″ H x 8″ W

Middle School: 17″ H x 9″ W

High School: 19″ H x 9.5″ W (Our greatest need!)

Cornerstones will be accepting donations of backpacks on the following schedule:

DATES: Monday, August 8 through Friday, August 12

TIMES: 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM

LOCATION: Cornerstones, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston, VA 20190

Please, make sure the backpacks do not have wheels and/or corporate logos.

You may also order your backpacks online to be delivered directly to us using this link to our Amazon wish list. Once you have ordered backpacks, to receive a donation form for taxes, and to help us track your donation, please go to our online donation page (choose “Assistance Services and Pantry Program” in the “Designation” field). You will receive an email copy of our donation form for your taxes.  Thank you!

 

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

The parish will continue to offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, with a new session beginning in September. Registration will be after Masses on the weekends of 22 and 29 August.  Students will be placed in classes according to their skill level. If you have questions about the program contact John Dister at jmdister@gmail.com.

• • Most classes will be over Zoom and in small groups.
  • We will match student schedules to teacher availability.
  • There is a $20 fee for supplies and books. Books will be ordered after registration and will be handed out in early September.

Clases de inglés como segunda lengua (ESL)

La parroquia seguirá ofreciendo clases de inglés como segunda lengua (ESL), con una nueva sesión que comenzará en septiembre. La inscripción será después de las misas de los fines de semana del 22 y 29 de agosto.  Los estudiantes serán colocados en clases de acuerdo a su nivel de habilidad.

• • La mayoría de las clases serán a través de Zoom y en pequeños grupos.
  • Los horarios de los estudiantes se ajustarán a la disponibilidad de los profesores.
  • Hay una cuota de 20 dólares para materiales y libros. Los libros se pedirán después de la inscripción y se entregarán a principios de septiembre.