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Salesian Protection Project

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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.

John receiving the first mask from “Kathie’s Kits”

 

“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

 

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Les digo a ustedes que esta viuda ha contribuido mucho más que todos ustedes. Pues todos contribuyen parte de su abundancia; pero ella lo hace desde su pobreza y ha puesto todo lo que tiene, para vivir. 
(Marcos 12:43-44)

Jesús fue directo al punto–todos somos llamados a contribuir monetariamente a la misión de la Iglesia sin importar nuestras circunstancias. No hay donación pequeña o insignificante, colaborar para apoyar a la misión de la Iglesia local es parte de nuestra responsabilidad como fieles, como lo es orar y participar de los ministerios.

Grupo de Boy Scouts en SJN

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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

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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.