The Cornerstones Van will be in the St. John Neumann parking lot this weekend, July 24-25. Please drop your non-perishable food donations in the back of the van, for our neighbors in need. The pantry is especially low on: cooking oil, oatmeal, canned fruit, peanut butter and dry beans and rice.
Please note, that our new Mass times here at St. John Neumann WILL NOT start UNTIL the weekend of July 10-11. Starting that weekend, we will offer Masses at 5:00pm on Saturday, and then at 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:00pm (Misa en español) and 5:00pm on Sunday. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue through this period of transition.
Tenga en cuenta que nuestros nuevos horarios de misa aquí en St. John Neumann NO COMENZARÁN HASTA el fin de semana del 10 al 11 de julio. A partir de ese fin de semana, ofreceremos misas a las 5:00 pm el sábado, y luego a las 5:00 pm del sábado, y luego a las 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:00pm (Misa en español) y 5:00pm el domingo. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión a medida que continuamos a través de este período de transición.
Sunday, June 27, 2021
“El Maestro está aquí y te llama.” (Juan 11:28)
¿Qué es? Un campamento vocacional en español e inglés para jóvenes de 9 al 12 grado. Habrá reflexión vocacional, contacto con la naturaleza, deporte, amistad y convivencia, oración, testimonios personales de sacerdotes y seminaristas, y más.
Fechas: El 27 de junio al 1 de julio de 2021
Lugar: Hunting Ridge Retreat. Salida del parroquia All Saints el domingo a la 1:00, regreso el jueves a los 4:00.
Contacto: Padre Mauricio Pineda, 703-393-2154, o la Oficina de Vocaciones (se habla español)
Fecha limite para registrarse: el 20 de junio.
Women Giving Back provides clothing and other necessities to women and children as they rebuild their lives after leaving situations/ homes of domestic violence. Women Giving Back serves over 700 women and children a month and is continuously in need of donations as their outreach has spread throughout the Greater Washington Metro area. This 501c3 non-profit organization supports women and children in crisis and serves as the first step towards stability by providing quality clothing at no cost, assisted by a caring and committed community.
What: Please consider donating washed, gently used women’s and children’s clothing and shoes (medical scrubs and maternity clothing are especially needed).
When: Saturday, 6/19/2021 and Sunday, 6/20/2021
Where: Drop off donation items in The Women Giving Back labeled box in the church hall lobby. The box will be collected on Sunday (6/20/2021) evening.
***Please do NOT donate: car seats, strollers, toys, furniture, adult books, event- specific t-shirts, used swimwear, used socks or underwear, bedding, men’s clothes.
On Friday, May 21, St. John Neumann’s Racial Justice Ministry hosted a “Prayer Vigil to Lament Racism.” To watch a recording of the service, please click below:
“Sleep is critically important for seniors’ physical and emotional well-being. It is when our bodies renew, repair, and boost immune function. Sleep is our “quiet warrior,” helping us fight disease,
depression, memory decline, even weight gain. Join SJN Parish Nurse Susan Infeld RN and Dana Rizzo RN from Waltonwood Ashburn Senior Living Community for another ZOOM “Seasons of
Wellness” educational event on Friday, September 4, at 10:30 am. Sleep doesn’t just “happen.” Join us to learn how better sleep can be a life-changer. e-mail sinfeld@saintjn.org to register.
Our Care for our Common Home Ministry is sponsoring a Bird Walk, in celebration of Laudato Si Week, on Monday, May 24 following the 9:00am Mass. If you are interested in joining the walk, please meet representatives of the ministry outside the front doors to the Church at 9:30am. Please bring binoculars if you have them. The ministry hopes you will be able to participate.
Inspired by the Church’s call to care for creation and the urgent need to address the environmental crises, the CCH Ministry is committed to fulfilling its role to help each of us be a thoughtful steward of creation. Awareness and appreciation of the natural beauty in our own SJN backyard are valuable steps in building an effective response to the Laudato Si Encyclical released by Pope Francis six years ago. For more information on Laudato Si Week check out laudatosiweek.org. Click here to read the encyclical.
On Sunday, May 16, the 2021 St. John Neumann’s WorkCamp crew began preparing to make a difference in the lives of others in June, as they met for the first time to “break the ice” and to begin the necessary work to become a cohesive team. Please pray that God will guide and bless these young parishioners and their adult leaders as they get ready to work.
To report child abuse or find support, call 703-324-7400.
To learn more about the ACTION Committee’s initiatives, visit saintjn.org/action/ or email Dennis at SJNAction@gmail.com.
“See what love the Father has for us, that we should be called Children of God.” -1 John 3:1-2
“During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we draw special attention to the extraordinary responsibility we have to protect children entrusted to our care,” says Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington in his statement. One of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching is the Life and Dignity of the Human Person, which includes children.
We all have children in our lives whom we serve as parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts and uncles, neighbors, teachers, coaches, and more. This month gives us opportunities to learn more about how to keep these precious children safe and to pray for a world that values the life and dignity of children.
Events at SJN are hosted by the ACTION Committee and the Parish Nurse.
This month you’ll see our Pinwheels for Prevention gardens on the church grounds. Pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention. The pinwheels represent childlike whimsy and lightheartedness and our vision for a world where all children grow up happy, healthy. The pinwheels are a reminder that we all play a role in children’s lives and we each have a responsibility to help prevent child abuse.
SJN’s monthly Prayer Vigil for Peace, Life and Justice (virtual, link on SJN website)
4:00pm – 4:45pm via Zoom
We’ll mark the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention month by praying that children will be blessed with safety at home, in church, in school and on the playground.
Healing Circle
9:30am – Noon in the St. John Neumann Brown-McCarthy Auditorium
Healing Circle
7:00pm – 8:00pm via Zoom
Healing Circle
9:30am – 12:00pm, in the St. John Neumann Brown-McCarthy Auditorium
ACTION is hosting an Evening of Testimony on June 16, 2022 in the evening in the St. John Neumann Brown-McCarthy Auditorium. This educational event is offered in support of victims of sexual abuse, and will be presented by Teresa Pitt Green, founder of Spirit Fire, in conjunction with Dr. Frank Moncher of the Arlington Diocese’s Office of Victim Assistance. All are welcome to attend to better understand the insidious nature of this social phenomenon. Refreshments will be provided. Stay tuned for more information.
Support Groups for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
(All emails and group participation and discussions are held in confidence.)
For those who have experienced sexual abuse by clergy or others as a child or vulnerable adult, consider being a part of a local, independent, volunteer-based peer support group (not a therapy group).
The group is facilitated by Angie Boggs and is open to anyone who participates in a faith community and anyone who does not. Angie is a Catholic laywoman and circle keeper. She is a bioethicist and board-certified chaplain experienced in addressing secondary traumatic distress and moral distress in a large health system. Angie is a participant in the STAR (strategies for trauma awareness and resilience) program at Eastern Mennonite University and a participant in a survivor support group sponsored by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Angie is a member of the St. John Neumann parish ACTION group committed to advocacy and reform.
Please email 2020victimssurvivors@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.
«Mirad cuál amor nos ha dado el Padre, para que seamos llamados hijos de Dios; por esto el mundo no nos conoce, porque no le conoció a él.» -1 Juan 3:1-2
«Durante el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Abuso de Menores hacemos un llamado a prestar especial atención a la extraordinaria responsabilidad que tenemos de proteger a los niños confiados a nuestro cuidado» dice el obispo Michael Burbidge de la Diócesis de Arlington en su declaración. Uno de los siete temas de la Doctrina Social Católica es la Vida y Dignidad de la Persona Humana, que incluye a los niños.
Todos tenemos hijos en nuestras vidas a quienes servimos como padres, abuelos, padrinos, tías y tíos, vecinos, maestros, entrenadores y más. Este mes nos brinda la oportunidad de aprender más sobre cómo mantener seguros a estos preciosos niños y orar por un mundo que valora la vida y la dignidad de los niños.
Los eventos en SJN son organizados por el Comité de ACCIÓN y la Enfermera Parroquial.
Para obtener más información sobre el Comité de ACCIÓN, envíe un correo electrónico a Dennis Fargo a SJNAction@gmail.com o visite saintjn.org/action/. Envíe un correo electrónico a la Enfermera Parroquial, Susan Infeld, a sinfeld@saintjn.org. Para denunciar el abuso infantil o buscar apoyo, llame al 703-324-7400.
Jardines de “molinetes para la prevención”
Este mes verá nuestros jardines de “molinetes para la prevención” en los terrenos de la iglesia. Los molinetes son el símbolo nacional para la prevención del abuso infantil. Los molinetes representan el capricho y la alegría de los niños y nuestra visión de un mundo donde todos los niños crezcan felices y saludables. Los molinetes son un recordatorio de que todos jugamos un papel en la vida de los niños y cada uno de nosotros tiene la responsabilidad de ayudar a prevenir el abuso infantil.
Grupos de apoyo para sobrevivientes de abuso sexual
Para aquellos que han experimentado abuso sexual por parte del clero u otras personas cuando eran niños o adultos vulnerables, considere ser parte de un grupo de apoyo de pares local, independiente y basado en voluntarios (no un grupo de terapia).
El grupo (en inglés) es facilitado por Angie Boggs y está abierto a cualquiera que participe en una comunidad de fe y a cualquiera que no lo haga. Angie es una laica católica y encargada de los círculos. Es bioética y capellán certificada por la junta con experiencia en el tratamiento de angustia traumática secundaria y angustia moral en un gran sistema de salud. Angie participa en el programa STAR (estrategias para la concienciación y la resiliencia del trauma) en Eastern Mennonite University y participa en un grupo de apoyo para sobrevivientes patrocinado por la Arquidiócesis de St. Paul y Minneapolis. Angie es miembro del grupo SJN ACTION comprometido con la promoción y la reforma.
Envíe un correo electrónico a 2020victimssurvivors@gmail.com si está interesado en participar. Todos los correos electrónicos y la participación y las discusiones en grupo se mantienen de forma confidencial.
