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Travel to Germany to see the Oberammergau Passion Play

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Parishioners Tom and Maggie Carter are coordinating a trip in September 2022 to see the world-famous Passion Play of Oberammergau, which is produced in that Bavarian town every 10 years. The 2020 play was postponed until 2022 by the Bavarian government due to the pandemic. The 11-day Alpine pilgrimage to Germany, Switzerland, and Austria will take place September 12-22, 2022. In addition to the Passion Play in Oberammergau, the itinerary includes visits to Heidelberg, the Rhine Valley, Munich, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Altötting, and Marktl am Inn in Germany; Lucerne in Switzerland; and Innsbruck and Salzburg in Austria. The tour fee of $4,179 includes air fare from Washington, D.C., accommodations at first class/select hotels, admission tickets to the Passion Play, most meals, a professional tour director, and service charges. This trip continues a St. John Neumann tradition, as groups of parishioners attended the Passion Play in 2000 and 2010. Fr. Don Heet will be joining our 2022 pilgrimage. Flyers are available in the Narthex. For a detailed brochure, contact Tom at 571-643-9440 or carters2642@gmail.com. For more information on the Oberammergau Passion Play, click here.

 

Scenes From WorkCamp 2021

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From Monday, June 21 to Thursday, June 24, the St. John Neumann’s WorkCamp crew, composed of 28 young people in grades 9-12, and 26 adults, worked on five project sites around Herndon and Reston as part of the Diocese of Arlington’s WorkCamp program. The week started with training on June 19, and then starting on June 21 the students began their work. Camp wrapped up on June 24.

Women Giving Back Clothing Collection – June 19/20

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Donation Opportunity: Women Giving Back

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.

 

 

WorkCamp 2021 Revs Up

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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.