MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Masses: 5:00, 7:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. (Spanish) 5:00 p.m.

Daily Masses: 6:30, 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday

First Friday Masses: 7:30 p.m.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Religious Education Director, Mr. Reyes Ruiz

In Case of Absences - CCD Office - 703-880-4307

September - May Grades K-4 Pre-School - Ages 3-5 Saturday 9:00-10:30 a.m. Sunday during 10 a.m. Mass Spanish 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Grades 5-8 Monday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (RCIC/Special Sacraments)

Religious Education Secretary - 703-880-4305

YOUTH MINISTRY Director of Youth Ministry: Mr. David Bristow, 703-880-4309 Jr. High School Youth - Grades 7-8 High School Youth - Grades –9-12

PASTORAL TEAM Father Tom Bourque, T.O.R., Parochial Administrator Father Alberto Bueno, T.O.R., Parochial Vicar Father Pat Whittle, T.O.R., Priest-in-Residence

ROOM/HALL RENTALS - PRIVATE BOOKINGS Call Mr. Danny Rucker - 703-880-4340 PARISH OFFICES - Hours - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday CHURCH OFFICE: 703-880-4300, FAX: 703-880-4320 Facility Superintendent: Mr. Danny Rucker 703-880-4340 Kitchen Manager: Mr. Jim Klenk 703-880-4312 Network/IT Manager: Mr. John Peitler 703-880-4356 Finance Administrator: Ms. Teresa Westhues 703-880-4313 Asst. Bookkeeper and Mrs. Beth Covert 703-880-4357 Child Protection Liaison Music Director: Mrs. Alice Eelman 703-880-4321 Religious Education Dir. Mr. Reyes Ruiz 703-880-4332 Religious Ed. Secretary Mrs. Rosalind Murphy 703-880-4305 Parish Secretary/ Mrs. Tisha Hilliard 703-880-4355 Finance Assistant

Parish Secretaries: Mrs. Jeanne Nappier 703-880-4304 Mrs. Mary Kirby 703-880-4302

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Wednesdays in the Church - 7-9 p.m.

NOCTURNAL ADORATION: following First Friday Mass

CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 p.m. and by appointment.

MARRIAGE: Arrangements must begin at least (6) months in advance of the date of the wedding. This is a Diocesan require-ment. Call the Church Office for an appointment.

BAPTISMS: Held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Call the Church Office at least one month in advance. For parishioners who are asked to be Godparents, please contact the Church Office no less than 3 weeks before the event takes place to see if you meet the Diocesan requirements.

BAPTISMAL CLASSES: Baptismal classes are required for all parents and God-parents prior to the child being bap-tized. The next Baptismal Class held here at St. Joseph is November 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in parish meeting room 209.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: The deadline for copy material is Monday before Noon. Any announcements received after Mon-day will be in the next bulletin. Please submit material in writing or via e-mail at mkirby@sjcherndon.org.

St. Joseph - National Blue Ribbon School OFFICE: 703-880-4350, FAX: 703-880-4320

Grade School K-8 Principal: Mrs. Cindi Conroy Assistant Principal: Mrs. Karen Tessier Secretaries: Mrs. Mary Lewis Mrs. Barbara Beech Mrs. Debbie Lizama

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH - 703-880-4300 750 Peachtree Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170-3798 - www.sjcherndon.org

PASTORAL ADVISORY COUNCIL - We welcome your suggestions. Contact us at pac@sjcherndon.org.

NEW PARISHIONERS: All are welcome! Please call or register at the Church Office. Remember, just attending church here does not automatically make you a registered parishioner.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org October 11, 2015

Monday, October 12 6:30 a.m. - Marcelino & Cris Beltran’s Wedding Anniversary 8:00 a.m. + John & Teena McDonald by The Stievater Family Tuesday, October 13 6:30 a.m. + Rita & Joseph Stefkovic by The Stefkovic Family 8:00 a.m. + Edward Harrigan by The Harrigan Family Wednesday, October 14 6:30 a.m. - In Thanksgiving for The Beltran Family by Cris Beltran 8:00 a.m. - Living & Deceased Members of Nocturnal Adoration Society by Mary Diana Szulc Thursday, October 15 6:30 a.m. - Constance Proctor by The Proctor Family 8:00 a.m. + Jane Grillo by The Grillo Family Friday, October 16 6:30 a.m. + Filomena Aro Agustin by Malou & George Chua 8:00 a.m. + Leland Moran by The Stievater Family Saturday, October 17 6:30 a.m. + Edward F. Carey by Mary K. Carey 8:00 a.m. + Barbara Peck by Her Sister Anne Choiniere 5:00 p.m. + Edward Hurley, Sr. by The Hurley Family 7:30 p.m. + Edmond Cahalane by Mary Cahalane Sunday, October 18 7:00 a.m. + Rose & Joe Conroy by Genie & Joe Conroy & Sons 8:30 a.m. + Kenneth Smith by Betty Smith 10:00 a.m + Mama Helena Szulc by Mary Diana Szulc 11:30 a.m. - Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph Church 1:00 p.m. + Helen Reid by John & Mary Rosick 3:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. + Patricia Hobbing by The Bride Family

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

In Baptism we are reborn as children of God, made members of His Church, and heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven. With this in mind, we welcome these children of God who were baptized the weekend of October 4, 2015: Oliver Aquirre son of José & Bessy; Justin Alexis Cruz son of Ezequiel & Sonia; Isaias Andres Perez son of Gralino & Tita; Kevin Daniel Sorto son of Yessenia; Valentina Ramos daughter of José & Doris; Richard Aaron Luis Webber son of Richard & Anna;

The flowers on the altar this weekend were donated by the Michael Logan family.

Peace and good! As we continue to reflect upon Pope Francis’ visit to America, we are reminded to be less critical of one another and to be more welcoming to one another. During the Papal Mass in Philadelphia, Pope Francis said: "Our common house can no longer tolerate sterile divisions." Pope Francis departed on a positive note and expressed a spirit of "gratitude and hope." He asked that God bless America. As our pastor, spiritual and moral leader, Pope Francis challenged us to meditate and act upon the following points:

• We have divided ourselves needlessly in the name of political ideology;

• We see too much through the eyes of our politics and not through the eyes of our faith;

• We have obligations to one another, imposed by Christ. We need to divide and judge less and love one another more;

• We have specific obligations to care for the environment, the poor and disenfranchised;

• We have a duty to minister to those in prison as well as the victims of crime; and

• Religious freedom, human life, and the institution of marriage must be protected.

Pope Francis’ message was delivered in a direct and articulate manner throughout his homilies and speeches. As the Pope has asked us: Let us pray for him. Let us also pray that the nation reflects and acts upon his message. In the peace of Francis of Assisi,

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HERNDON, VIRGINIA TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 11, 2015

The Parish staff wishes to thank the following parish ministries: We thank our parishioners who joined the Friars and Secular Franciscans for the Blessing of the Animals, Transitus, and Solemnity of Francis of Assisi this past weekend. We also thank the parish staff who planned and prepared for the feast day celebration. A special thanks to the facilities staff and music ministers. Saint Francis Assisi – Pray for us! We thank our parishioners for their support of the Parish Facility Fund Collection. Your contributions assist us in maintaining and caring for our parish buildings and grounds. Know that we are grateful for your prayers and support. We thank the parents of our youth of the parish who attended the meeting on the Sacrament of Confirmation this past Monday. Be assured of our prayers and support as you journey with your child as they prepare to celebrate this life giving sacrament. We also thank the staff of the Parish Religious Education program and Saint Joseph School for their planning and participation in the meeting.

LADIES’ TREAT YOURSELF! Women’s Weekend Retreat, October 16 – 18, 2015

TIME’S RUNNING OUT! DON’T MISS OUT

“Come Away and Rest Awhile”. Each year, women of the parish go on retreat at Loyola On The Potomac, a Jesuit Retreat House in Faulkner, Maryland. This year’s retreat is entitled “The Way”. The retreat is conducted in an atmosphere of prayerful

silence and is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola. It is open to any woman who desires to grow in her relationship with God through prayer. The retreat includes time for prayer, worship, and personal reflection. For registration options and other retreat information, please take a brochure from the retreat folder at the religious goods stand in the back of the church. You can also go online to register at

http://www.loyolaonthepotomac.com/about/calendar/ If additional information is needed, you many call the retreat house (301-392-0800) or Kathleen Schabacker (703-437-0072).

ST. JOSEPH’S OUTREACH EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TEAM

Do you want to feel the peace Our Lord promised?

Any parishioner who is sick or homebound can call (703) 880-4343, leave your name and your phone number, and we will contact you to arrange for a Eucharistic Minister to visit you and deliver the Eucharist. If you are an Eucharistic Minister and can join other Eucharistic Ministers in taking communion to the homebound, Reston Hospital, Kendrick Court Retirement Home, Arbor Terrace Senior Apartments, Sunrise Assisted Living, and Harbor House Senior Apartments, please call the Outreach Hotline at (703) 880-4343. Leave your name and phone number, and we will contact you about joining this ministry.

Peace and good! After much prayer, discussion, and discernment, we share the following information with you regarding our sacramental life at the parish. Effective November 1, 2015, the following two Masses will be removed from the Parish Mass Schedule:

Saturday morning Mass at 6:30 am; and Saturday evening Mass at 7:30 pm.

This decision was made after considering many different factors. Such factors included the parish currently having two full-time priests ministering with and to 3,654 families; the appointment of a third full-time priest not being appointed until the summer 2016; celebrating 11 Masses on the weekends (excluding Weddings and Masses of Christian Burial); Mass attendance at the Masses; etc. Know that we appreciate the presence and ministry of Father Pat here at the parish on the weekends. We also fully support and pray for him as he pursues his doctorate in liturgy as a full-time student. We have also been blessed with the presence and ministry of Father Chris when he was living in Washington, DC. We thank you for your understanding regarding this decision. May we continue to grow as a community of faith embracing the Gospel. In the peace of Francis of Assisi,

Father Tom Father Alberto Father Pat

ST. JOSEPH’S MEN’S ANNUAL RETREAT!!! OCTOBER 23-25, 2015

PRIESTFIELD RETREAT CENTER CHARLESTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA

St. Joseph Men’s Society Annual Retreat--The Single most important spiritual exercise for men of the parish is the annual retreat. This is the time to take inventory of your spiritual direction. The place is the Priestfield Retreat Center located near Charlestown, West Virginia. The dates for the Retreat are OCTOBER 23-25. All men of the parish are encouraged and invited to attend. For further information, call Bob Grillo at 703-471-5689. Please note Parish & School Offices closed in observance of

Columbus Day.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org October 11, 2015

THE YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER “Revolving Our Lives Around Christ”

Diocesan Youth Rally at Marymount University Oct. 18th : Every year the Office of Youth Ministry spon-sors RALLY as their largest outreach event that celebrates the Catholic faith and love of the Lord. St. Joseph’s youth ministry is planning to attend once again with the other hundreds of high school students. Rally has over eight hours of music, inspirational speakers, inflatables, food, and Sunday Mass with Bishop Loverde. RALLY is de-signed to be open to any high school aged youth wanting to attend; if you are a 9th-12th grader and want to partici-pate, please contact Mr. David Bristow at 703.880.4309/ d.bristow@sjcherndon.org.

NO CLASSES – COLUMBUS DAY There will not be any Religious Education classes on October (Sun.) 11th, (Mon.) 12th, and (Tue.) 13th in observance of Columbus Day. However, as communicated earlier through the green RE student folders we will have classes Saturday, October 10th (contrary to the calendar) but will not have classes on October 24th due to the HHS Home Coming Parade. ROSARY WITH THE DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION On October (Sat.) 17th, (Sun.) 18th, (Mon.) 19th, and (Tue.)

20th all Religious Education classes (K-12) will come together to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary in Parish Hall C. This special event is a part of Catechism classes not only to expose our parish’s youth to a well-loved Marian devotion, but also to better familiarize them with the Gospel mysteries and basic prayers.

RCIA SPONSORS NEEDED

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults come into the Church. After meeting weekly for instruction (Wednesday 7-9 p.m.) and being introduced into the Catholic way of faith, life, and worship, the unbaptized will receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) during the Easter Vigil.

Every adult needs a sponsor. As a representative of the faith community, the sponsor is a companion on the journey to full membership. Sponsors attend the weekly sessions and participate in the liturgical rites. Sponsors offer advice and encouragement and grow together with their catechumen or candidate as they share the various experiences of the meeting: learning, sharing and growing in prayer.

Won’t you share your faith with someone who wishes to join the Church but has no one to journey with him? If interested you may contact Mr. Reyes Ruiz by phone at (703) 880-4332 or email him at Rruiz@sjcherndon.org.

Join Us For A Day of Prayer at St. Joseph’s Church ~ Wednesday, October 21, 2015!

In collaboration with the 23rd International Week of Prayer & Fasting and the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, the St Joseph's community will honor our Lord with Mass, prayer and adoration from 8am-8pm, Wednesday, October 21st!

Beginning with Mass at 8am, each hour we will share a rosary, a Divine Mercy Chaplet, or the Stations of the Cross, followed by silent time for prayer. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will commence at 11am, and there will be a Spanish Rosary at 6pm. The Day will close with Night Prayer and Benediction at 7:30pm!

Please join us for any portion of the day to celebrate the upcoming "Jubilee Year of Mercy" and to pray for the Conversion of Peoples and Nations, a “Culture of Life”, Peace and God’s Mercy, and the World Synod of Bishops on the Family.

If you are willing to lead a rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet or Stations of the Cross, please contact Amy @ 703.318.7311 or speetjens@verizon.net.

Next weekend, the second collection will be for World Mission Sunday. Please be generous in your suppor t! Visit www.onefamilyinmission.org/society-propfaith/world-mission-Sunday.html.

The 23rd International Week of Prayer and Fasting coalition in collaboration with the Marians of the Immaculate Conception are asking for individuals, families, prayer groups and parishes to unite for nine days (Oct 16 – 24th) of prayer and fasting for the following goals: Conversion of Peoples and Nations, To Build a Culture of Life, To Pray for Peace and Implore God’s Mercy, To Pray for the World Synod of Bish-ops on the Family. This Week of Prayer is held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

For more information visit www.iwopf.org

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Visit us on our website! HERNDON, VIRGINIA http://www.sjcherndon.org October 11, 2015

St. Joseph School is accepting applications for Kindergarten for the

current school year, 2015-2016. It isn't to late to enroll your child in a dynamic, faith-

filled educational setting. For more information, please call 703-880-4350 or visit our website at www.sjschoolva.org

Once a Saint, always a Saint!

St. Joseph School Annual Book Fair You are invited to our annual Book Fair

in the St. Joseph School Library! (Please enter through

the Parish Office door.) Saturday October 24 9:00-12:00

Sunday October 25 9:00-1:00

Collections: The Weekend of October 4, 2015: Offertory - $24,929 plus Faith Direct - $14,231 Second Collection - Parish Facility Fund $8,776 plus Faith Direct

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for October

Universal: HUMAN TRAFFICKING That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated. Evangelization: MISSION IN ASIA That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities announce the Gospel to those who are still awaiting it.

CBN NOVA 3rd Annual Awards Reception on the evening of November! Please join Bishop Loverde and CBN NOVA in honoring four remarkable Catholic High School students from our Diocese who will receive this year’s YES (Youth Exemplifying Service) Award and our business person of the year on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30pm at Marymount University’s Reinsch Library Building in Arlington, Virginia. Please Register by October 30, 2015. Questions? Email Lucia Jason | LuciaMyRealtor@gmail.com; $50.00 per member and $75 for non members (includes first year’s membership in CBN); Please Register www.CBNAwards.com

St. Joseph’s Ladies’ Society - Please join us for our next meeting on October 15th at 7:30 p.m. in room 205. There will be a brief Craft Fair committee meeting before we pack lunches. So get there early! At 7:00 p.m. we will be packing lunches for the Dranesville Backpack Program. We will be planning for the upcoming Craft Fair. Come and hear about all of our upcoming service projects. Many volunteers make light work! We need your help! Fellowship and refreshments are always served.

The Dulles Chapter of the Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia invites you to attend our monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 20th, to honor a St. Joseph Catholic School Student, Claudia Lebouef, with our Annual Father Jim Angert Scholarship. Please join us for this special occasion from 4:00-6:00 PM, Tuesday October 20,2015. RE/MAX Premier, 44675 Cape Ct., Ashburn, VA. RSVP to georgiagraves@bridgmancom.com or call 571-237-6200. Also, Liz Chaivone will give a short presentation on Saints for the Workplace, School and Home.

Appalachian Mission Drive is Coming

Mark your Calendars!!

Saturday, October 17, 2015

8:00 AM until noon. - Parish Hall Parking Lot We all have those items around the house that we haven’t used in a long time and others less fortunate can make much better use of it. So clean house and feel good about it by donating it to the Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center (FBAMC) in Louisa, KY. Furniture, toys, food, building materials, household goods and non-perishable food are most welcome. We’ve had good loads but still some room the last couple of times. Let’s see if we can fill it all the way to the back door! Come by to drop off what you can or help load the truck. To arrange for large items to pick up, please call Mallory Fuhrer at 703-542-7955. Thank from KY for your support. For more information, see the sign above the poor box in the back of the church or go to http://www.fbamc-ky.org.

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THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, October 11 Men’s Society Doughnut Sunday (HALL C) 1:30 p.m. - Spanish Youth Group (Rm. 217) 2:00 p.m. - CS913, Den 10 (Rm. 214) 5:00 p.m. - Spanish Prayer Group (Rms. 212-215) 6:45 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Acts) (Rm. 210) 7:30 p.m. - Adults Only Open BB (GYM) Monday, October 12 Parish Office & School Closed 7:00 p.m. - Spanish Choir Rehearsal (CH) 7:00 p.m. - No Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades 5-8 (SCH) Tuesday, October 13 7:00 a.m. - St. Joseph’s Men’s Society Prayer Group (Rm. 210) 9:00 a.m. - Little Messengers Co-Op (Rms. 214-217) 1:15 p.m. - Great Adventure Bible Study (Rm. 210) 6:30 p.m. - CS913, Tigers (Rm. 212) 7:00 p.m. - No Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades 5-8 (SCH) 7:00 p.m. - Spanish RCIA (Rm. 205) 7:30 p.m. - Handbell Choir Rehearsal (CH) 9:30 p.m. - Men’s BB II (GYM) Wednesday, October 14 7:00 p.m. - Eucharistic Adoration (CH) 7:00 p.m. - English RCIA (Rm. 209) 7:00 p.m. - BSA Troop 913 Mtg. (HALL C) Thursday, October 15 6:30 p.m. - Knights of Columbus Council Mtg. (Rms. 216-217) 6:30 p.m. - Craft Fair Mtg. (Rm. 205) 7:00 p.m. Backpack Lunch Brigade with Ladies’ Society (Rm. 205) 7:00 p.m. - Ladies’ Society Mtg. (Rm. 205) 7:15 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal (CH) 7:30 p.m. - Men’s Society Mtg. (Rms. 214-215) Friday, October 16 8:45 a.m. - Great Adventure Bible Series (Acts) (Rm.209) 6:15 p.m. - Adult Bible Study (Rm. 205) 9:30 p.m. - Men’s BBII (GYM) Saturday, October 17 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Appalachian Mission Drive (Parish Hall Parking Lot) 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades K-4 (SCH) 9:00 a.m. - Spanish Legion of Mary (Rm. 214) 3:30 p.m. - Confessions (CH)

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

URGENT NEED - WANTED NEW CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR

FOR ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH CRAFT FAIR The St. Joseph Ladies’ Society is looking for two volunteers to Chair and Co-Chair the Craft Fair. We are opening this volunteer position to anyone in the parish or perhaps another ministry would like to co-sponsor with the Ladies’ Society.

This is one of the Ladies’ Society biggest fundraiser for the church. If you volunteer today, you can shadow the outgoing Chair and Co-Chair who have been doing it for 10 years. So please don’t wait! Do it now!

The funds are used to help pay for the Backpack Lunch Program at the school, the summer lunch program and the Hypo Thermia Shelter meals. Please call Jackie EsGuerra, President at 571-331-6274 or Mary Kirby, Vice President, at 703-855-3294 if you are interested. We need you in order for the Craft Fair to continue.

MAYFLOWERS

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Bishop Ireton High School Alexandria, Virginia Bishopireton.org | 703.751.7606 Open House: October 25, 2015 ~ 1:00 - 3:00 PM Presentation: 1:00 PM

Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School Arlington, Virginia Bishopoconnell.org | 703.237.1400 Open House: October 18, 2015 ~ 1:00 - 4:00 PM Presentation: 1:00 PM

Paul VI High School Fairfax, Virginia Paulvi.net | 703.352.0925 Open House: November 1, 2015 ~ 1:00-4:00 PM Presentations: 1:15 & 215 PM

Saint John Paul the Great High School Dumfries, Virginia Jpthegreat.org | 703.445.0300 Open House: November 15, 2015 ~ 1:00 - 4:00 PM Presentation: 1:15 PM

Office of Catholic Schools - Prospective Teacher Information Sessions - Are you interested in teaching for the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Arlington? Information sessions will be held at : St. Thomas More Cathedral School, Arlington - 703-528-1547 - Nov. 9th, 7-9 pm;. All Saints School, Manassas, VA - 703-368-4400 Nov. 10th, 1-3 pm St. Francis of Assisi School, Traingle, VA 703-221-3868 Nov 12th, 1-3 pm Please come to one of these information programs for prospective teachers to learn more about the opportunities and advantages of teaching in our Catholic Schools. Please contact Janet at j.vetrano@arlingtondiocese.org by November 2, 2015 to register.

The flowers on the altar this weekend were donated by The Cao and Nguyen families in celebration of the wedding of Kien Cao & Vi Nguyen.

Bishop Ireton High School Alexandria, Virginia Bishopireton.org | 703.751.7606 Open House: October 25, 2015 ~ 1:00 - 3:00 PM Presentation: 1:00 PM