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St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 14640 Soucy Place, Centerville, VA-20120

Weekly Mass: Sundays at 3:00 PM Sunday School: Sundays at 1:50 PM

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Message from

Fr. Tijo Mullakkara 1

Bible Quiz 2

St. Sebastian’s Feast

Celebrations 3

Forthcoming Events 4

Obituary 4

Account Information 5

Looking For Ways To

Contribute 5

Parish Council

Contacts 6

Prayer Meeting

Schedule 6

Marriage Preparation

Course Schedule 6

Announcements 7

Sunday Readings 7

Mission Director:

Fr.Tijo Mullakkara

(267 346 3026)

Trustees:

Antoney Kalikka

(703 573 3128)

Rajesh Alex

(703 652 4295)

Rony Thomas

(571 261 9221)

MESSAGE FROM MISSION DIRECTOR

Dear Saint Jude Family,

We are close to the Holy week. This is a time to reconcile with God and go

back to Him asking pardon for our sins. It is also a time to mediate the value

of Suffering under the light of the passion of our Lord.

First of all Suffering is so helpful for a sinner to return to God and to understand His love. St.

Chrysostom says “Sin is an ulcer of the soul; if suffering does not come to remove the corrupted

matter the soul will be lost”. The letter to Hebrews reminds us that the Father disciplines every son

He loves (Hebrews 12,6).

Secondly, Suffering is a great source of merit for our souls. Saint Paul reminds us that compared to

the greater glory we are to receive in heaven, the suffering of this time are trifles (Romans 8, 18).

Saint James in his letter says: “Blessed is the one who endures temptation; for when he has been

proved, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to them” (James 1, 12). The

book of Job teaches “if we have received good things at the hand of the Lord, why not suffer-

ing” (Job 2,10).

Thirdly, Suffering is the touchstone of Love. Jesus said “There is no greater love than laying down

one’s life for the other”. Saint Paul reminds us that “love bears everything” (1 Cor 13, 7). Gold and

silver are tried in fire, but acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation and suffering.

Fourthly, Suffering is prayer. The best prayer one can have to give one self completely to the Will

of God amidst of all the suffering. As Jesus prayed “not my will but Your Will be done”. One mar-

tyr prayed once when he was imprisoned “O Lord, what evil have I done that I should suffer this

persecution”. Our Lord gave him an answer “And what evil have I done that I should be nailed to

the Cross?” If we believe that the suffering and Passion of our Lord saved us from hell, why

should we not believe that through our suffering we can participate in the salvific Suffering of our

Lord.

May Good God Bless you! Have a blessed Holy Week.

Sincerely yours in Christ our Savior,

Tijoachan

Our Vision is to create a vibrant Syro-Malabar community that nurtures spiritual growth, celebrates the sacraments, and fosters community ties and leadership

Volume 4 Issue 3 S t . J u d e S y r o - M a l a b a r C h u r c h O f N o r t h e r n V i r g i n i a



Bible Quiz March 2013 (Based on Leviticus Chapters 1-10)

Congratulations to Janinna George, Winner, February 2013. Please email your answers to [email protected]

1. For how many days can the meat of the victim offered as a voluntary sacrifice be eaten ?

2. If the one who sins is the anointed priest, he will dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle ____times before

Yahweh

3. After performing the sacrifice for sin, the burnt offering and the communion sacrifice ____ entered the

Tent of Meeting with Moses.

4. Animal from a flock of a lamb or a goat has to be slaughtered on the north side of the altar. True or False

5. How long did the investiture period last ?

6. What should be done to the earthenware vessel in which the meat is cooked after the sacrifice ?

7. Who burnt the goats offered as sacrifice instead of eating them ?

8. The right ___ from the communion sacrifice needs to be set aside and given to the priest

9. Name the two birds that could be offered for sacrifice ?

10. The perpetual law for all descendants was that they were not supposed to eat either ____ or ____

11. Who perished in the flame that leapt out from Yahweh's presence ?

12. Two food items were never to be included in the cereal offerings. Name them

13. How much wheaten flour should be offered as sacrifice for sin ?

14. What did Moses ask the Israelites to offer for burnt offering on the eighth day?

15. Only the males of a herd or flock were to be offered as a communion sacrifice. True or False

16. The fire on the altar that consumes the burnt offering must be ______ to go out

17. What was offered in the form of unleavened cakes mixed with oil ?

18. A female from the flock of sheep or goat should be offered as a sacrifice for sin. True or False

19. Where did Moses place the blood of the ram brought forward for investiture sacrifice? (Hint: it was

placed on 3 places of Aaron's body)

20. When are the elders of the community supposed to lay their hands on the bull's head before Yahweh ?

Please Note : Drop boxes won't be kept from this month onwards.

Gift cards are being provided as gifts for the prize winners.



St. Sebastian’s Feast Celebrations (9 & 10 Feb, 2013)



Babu & Shimmy Palackavayalill

Date Time Event Venue

01-Mar

08-Mar

15-Mar

22-Mar

7:30 pm

Stations of the Cross followed

by the Holy Qurabana and expo-

sition of Blessed Sacrament.

(Night Vigil on 22 March)

Corpus Christi,

43130 Amberwood Plaza, Suite 150,

South Riding 20152

17-Mar 3:00 pm Feast of St. Joseph St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church,

14640 Soucy Place, Centerville, VA-20120

28-Mar 7:30 pm Holy Thursday Boyd School,

4550 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151

29-Mar 7:30 pm Good Friday Boyd School,


30-Mar 9:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass (Please Note : There will be

NO SUNDAY EASTER MASS)

Boyd School,


06-Apr

07-Apr

13Apr

14-Apr

9:30 am-6:30 pm

9:30 am-12:30 pm

9:30 am-6:30 pm

9:30 am-12:30 pm

Couples Retreat Contact Nibu Wilson

(703-226-9671) for more info.

02-June

First Holy Communion and Holy

Confirmation. Pastoral visit of

Mar Jacob Angadiath

Forthcoming Events

Mrs. Omana Devassy Kiriyanthan, M/o three of our parishioners, Susha,

Usha and Nisha, has gone for the eternal reward. Hearty Condolence

and prayers!

Mrs. Omana Devassy Kiriyanthan was born in Omalloor in the Va-

dakkedathu family. She lives in Ernakulam and belongs to St. Mary’s

Basilica parish. She took her undergraduate degree from Kerala Univer-

sity and graduate degree from Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani. She

was a Professor and Head of Department of Biology at College of Arts

and Sciences in Nigeria along with her late husband Professor Devassy

Kiriyanthan. She passed away on Mar 5, 2013 at the age of 76.

She is survived by five of her children and 12 grand children. Asha

married to Babu Varghese, P.E. (Karerakattil - Thrissur) [Florida,

USA], Dr. George Kiriyanthan married to Azia [Germany], Susha mar-

ried to Siby Pothen, P.E. (Nediakalaparambil - Changanacherry)

[Virginia, USA], Usha married to Paul Zeno (Kuzhicattumalil - Ka-

rimanoor, Thodupuzha) [Virginia, USA], Nisha married to Roy

Moonjelly (Thuravoor) [Virginia, USA]

We remember her and her family in our prayers. May her soul rest in

Peace.

OBITUARY



Looking For Ways To Contribute?

Mass Intentions: For all Mass intentions, please contact Fr. Tijo Mullakara (267 346 3026)

Donations: If you wish to donate to church, please contact the Mission Director, Trustees or Council members. Your contribu-

tions are greatly appreciated and would be used towards introducing new activities or improving existing activities for kids,

youth, choir etc.

In addition we are always in need of volunteers especially in the areas highlighted below:

Altar Service: The church is seeking volunteers for altar service. If you are interested in becoming an Altar Server, please

contact Mr. Sergin John (703 395 2469) for further information.

Lectors: If you would like to be a reader at Sunday Masses, please contact Mrs. Rincy Jimmy (703 437 5396)

Music Ministry: Do you love to sing? Come; get acquainted with a great group of adults and kids. Have some fun! No prior

experience required. Please contact Mr. Alex Jacob (410 603 2911) for further information.

Catechism Classes: If you wish to enroll your child or volunteer for teaching, please contact Mr. Tomy Paul (703 470 0708)

Fellowship and Refreshments: To sponsor refreshments for our community, please contact Mr. Sathian Pinchappan

(201 257 7170)

Parish Bulletin: If you wish to contribute to our parish bulletin by way of articles, stories, or reflections, please contact

Mrs. Asha Tony (703 893 0203)

Advertising in the Parish Bulletin: For advertising space in the parish bulletin, contact Mr. Charles Thomas (703 599 6748)

Account Information

Church Collection

January February

Offertory 1138.00 1344.00

Donation & Contribution 200.00 900.00

4life 970.00 11889.51

Building Fund 100.00 2800.00

A R -2012 Collection 2000.00

CCD & Others 128.00

Thiruppanam 150.00 100.00

Total 2558.00 19161.51

Faith Direct

Building Fund 2600.00 2650.00

Offertory 3435.00 3369.00

Total 6035.00 6019.00

Grand Total 8359.00 25180.51

Thank you everyone for your generosity. We would recommend every one in our parish community to join Faith

Direct. Our target is to have at least 80 members enrolled in Faith Direct by the end of this month. We currently

have 56 parishioners enrolled in Faith Direct.

How to join Faith Direct : Those who have not registered with Faith Direct so far, Please visit

www.faithdirect.net to sign up today. Our parish code is VA492. Faith Direct enables us to make our church contri-

butions to direct debit to your checking account. A weekly offering of $25 is recommended towards Land & Build-

ing fund.



2013 PARISH COUNCIL

Fr. Tijo Mullakkara 267 346 3026

Antoney Kalikka 703 573 3128

Rony Thomas 571 261 9221

Rajesh Alex 703 652 4295

Sujith Abraham 703 310 9985

Jilson Joseph 703 599 6748

Regi Alexander 703 636 1995

Paul Pottanat 703 790 1933

Saju Thomas 703 659 0874

Tomy Paul 703 470 0708

Sergin John 703 395 2469

Sajith Thoppil 571 261 9221

Reetha Shaju 571 926 1042

Jomy Methipara 847 989 8233

Sathian Pinchappan 201 257 7170

Alex Jacob 410 603 2911

Asha Tony 703 893 0203

Jereesh Jose 703 477 3207

Sony Kuruvila 510 461 0790

Joseph Thottamadam 703 322 1424

Jeril Philip 571 246 0670

Jose Punchayil 301 448 2092

Binochan Pavu 703 286 7586

Jojy Pallickal 240 750 7652

Merlin Jaison 703 220 6240

Pushpa Jose 571 499 2131

Felix Simon 703 342 9242

Amit Antony 703 971 4394

Arun Joe Zachariah 703 893 0575

SPECIAL OFFICES

Johnson Myalil 703 464 0831

Sojan Alex 703 281 1020

MINISTRIES

Joseph Jacob 703 322 1424

Rincy Jimmy 703 437 5396

St. Vincent De Paul’s Helping Hands

St. Jude church’s charity wing, St. Vincent De Paul’s

Helping Hands is always looking for outstanding ideas

for charity. Please forward your ideas to

[email protected]

Mar 08-

10, 2013

Chicago

Cathedral

Fr Joy Alapatt

201-951 1701

[email protected]

Apr 05-

07, 2013 Bronx, NY

Fr Jos Kandathikudiyil

201-681-6021

[email protected]

May 10-

12, 2013 Dallas, TX

Fr Sebastian Kaniampadickal

708-268-3919;

[email protected]

1st Saturday - St.Alphonsa Ward (Gainesville)

and St. Thomas Ward (Centreville)

2nd Saturday - St. Antony ward (Herndon 1)

and St. Joseph ward (Herndon 2)

3rd Saturday - St. George ward (Woodbridge)

and St. Mary's ward (Alexandria, Arlington)

4th Saturday 5pm- Little flower ward (Chantilly)

and Sacred Heart ward (Fairfax)

4th Saturday 8pm- St. Aloysious ward (Ashburn

and Leesburg )

4th Saturday - Perpetual Help ward (Tysons 1)

and St. Sebastian (Tysons2)

3rd Sunday - All Saints ward (South Riding and Aldie)

There will be mass in English lead by the youth and also a youth

meeting. For more information please contact Jomy Methipara.

(847 989 8233)

Marriage Preparation Course Schedule

Family Units Meeting Schedule

English Mass and Youth Meeting

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tel:201-951-1701

mailto:[email protected]

tel:201-681-6021


tel:708-268-3919




Sunday Readings

March 03, 2013

First Reading : Gen 11:1-9

Second Reading : Josh 7:10-15

Gospel : Mt 21:33-44

March 10, 2013


Second Reading : Josh 9:16-27

Gospel : Jn 7:37-39,8:12-20

March 17, 2013


Second Reading : Josh 21:43-22:5

Gospel : Jn 10:11-18

March 24, 2013

First Reading : Gen 49:8-12,22-26

Second Reading : Zech 9:9-12

Gospel : Mt 21:1-17

March 31, 2013

First Reading : Is 60:1-7

Second Reading : 1 Sam 2:1-10

Gospel : Mt 28:1-6

Editorial Board

Asha Tony 703-893-0203

Shyla Joseph 703-880-8274

Rajesh Joy 703-543-5955

Blessy Sebastian 571-261-9221

Deepa Sergin 703-395-2469

Baiju Thomas 703-473-6341

Sismi Menachery 703-971-4394

Charles Thomas 703-599-6748

Felix Simon 703 342 9242

The deadline for submitting articles and announce-

ments for March 2013 Bulletin is 23 February

2013. If you have questions, please contact Mrs.

Asha Tony (703-893-0203). A big “Thank You” to

all the contributors for this month.

March 2013 Bulletin edited by Rajesh Joy

Special thanks to the parishioners from All Saints ward for setting up the

refreshments and cleaning for the month of February.

Special thanks to the parishioners from St. Sebastian’s ward for sponsoring

the refreshments on St. Sebastian's feast Day. Also we would like to thank

the family of Joshy Joseph for sponsoring the refreshments.

Kindly note that coffee preparation and refreshment setup along with the

church setup need to be done by the assigned ward. Please contact either

Sathian Pinchappan (201 257 7170) or your ward representative for

more details.

Ward Name City Month

All Saints Southriding/Aldie February 2013/ September 2013

St.Antony/ St.Joseph

Herndon1/Herndon2 March 2013/ October 2013

St.Aloysius Ashburn/Leesburg April 2013/ November 2013

LittleFlower/ St.George

Chantilly/ Woodbridge May 2013/ December 2013

Perpetual Help/ St.Sebastian

Tyson's / Vienna / Falls Church

June 2013/ January 2014

Sacred Heart / St.Thomas / St.Mary

Fairfax / Centreville / Alexandria

July 2013/ February 2014

St.Alphonsa Gainesville/Bristow/Manassas

August 2013/ March 2014

We extend a warm welcome to all our new members! Please contact

trustees or any council member if you have any questions. Do also

reach out to them to understand how to get involved and become active

members in the parish .

To become a member of our St. Jude Church please complete the regis-

tration form and submit it to Fr. Tijo Mullakara personally or email it to

[email protected]. The registration forms are available at our church

or can be downloaded from our church website: www.stjudenva.com

New To Parish?

Birth Announcements

Let us congratulate Jojy and Jomol Pallickal for their new born baby

Thomas Jojy Pallickal. Little Thomas was born on Friday March 1st.

May our Good Lord bless little Thomas and his parents.

Church Setup and Refreshments

Friday Mass: Corpus Christi - 43130, Amberwood Plaza, Suite 150,

South Riding 20152. Mass is scheduled for every Friday at 7:30 pm.

Confession : Every Friday 8:15 pm after the Mass

Friday Mass and Confession

Church Setup Help Schedule



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