Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 5:30 pm - English 7:00 pm - Spanish

SUNDAY 8:00 am, 10:00 am - English 12:00 Noon - Spanish 5:30 pm - English

HOLY DAYS As Announced

WEEKDAYS Monday-Friday 8:00 am Saturday 9:00 am

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

46833 Harry Byrd Highway Sterling, VA 20164

www.ctrcc.org Phone 703-430-0811

Fax 703-430-1590 Office Hours Monday-Friday

9:00 am - 12:30 pm / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

STAFF

Pastor Fr. J.D. Jaffe

Parochial Vicar Fr. Mark Moretti

Parish Administrator Donna M. Ata

Director of Christian Formation Jay Cuasay

Director of Religious Education Hunter Lillis

Director of Spanish Religious Education Amelia Silva

Director of Music Claire M. Schweppe

Coordinator of Spanish Music Geovani Flores

Secretary/Assistant to the Administrator Mauricio Carpio

Secretary Cristina Orellana

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Founded in the good news of Christ that “God so loved the world that he gave (us) his only Son” (Jn 3:16) and knowing that he (Christ) “came that we might have life—life in all fullness” (Jn 10:10) and rooted in Jesus’ command to “Love one another as I have loved you” (Jn 13:34), we the members of Christ the Redeemer Parish commit ourselves:

† To foster an understanding and sharing of Christ’s message † To celebrate the glory of God in liturgy which recognizes our diversity and

calls us to oneness in God’s presence † To challenge the faithful to respond to Christ’s call to meet the needs of all

people with compassion and charity.

PARISH INFORMATION - INFORMACIÓN PARROQUIAL

Engaged couples must make arrangements at least six months prior to the date of marriage. All are required to participate in a marriage preparation program. Please call the office to make an appointment.

La pareja interesada en celebrar el Sacramento del Matrimonio, necesita realizar un curso de preparación; por tal motivo debe contactarse con el Sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha de su matrimonio. Todos están llamados a participar de la formación matrimonial (pre-cana o convalidación). Por favor llamar a la Oficina Parroquial.

Baptism is ordinarily celebrated within a faith community. Please call the office to register for a preparation class and to arrange for a time for the celebration.

Las charlas pre-bautismales se ofrecen el tercer sábado de cada mes. Si desea bautizar a su niño entre las edades de recién nacido a 7 años pueden llamar a la oficina Parroquial de lunes a viernes y contactarse con Cristina Orellana al 703-430-0811.

Groups

Rosary In English – Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. For more information, call Diane Kilkeary at 703-430-6228. In Vietnamese - Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel. For more information, call Hoa Ngo at 703-430-7461. En Español - Todos los viernes en la Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe a las 8:00 p.m. Para más información comunicarse con Wilfredo Duran 703-732-9492.

Seniors The CTR Senior Group meets Fridays at 11:30 a.m. in the Library for “Bring Your Lunch” meetings or at a local restaurant on the second Friday of the month. Parishioners 55+ are invited to join. For more information, call Claude Gianino at 703-858-0641.

Knights of Columbus Are you interested in joining the K of C “Christ the Redeemer Council #16234” here at our parish? For more information, please contact Everett Barnes at evbarnes@aol.com.

Altar Servers Any boy or girl 4th grade and up that is interested in serving, please call Gail Dowling 703-421-7499.

Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Guadalupe Chapel.

El Sacramento de Reconciliación se celebra todos los sábados de 4:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. en la Capilla de Guadalupe.

¿SE MOLESTA POR LA BEBIDA DE OTRA PERSONA?

Si alguien allegado a usted: familiar, amigo, compañero de trabajo o vecino,

tiene o ha tenido problemas con la bebida, visite un grupo de AL-ANON y Alateen encontrara respuestas, apoyo y

ayuda. Respetamos su anonimato. Reuniones en las Iglesia: Cristo Reden-tor Jueves 8:00-9:30 p.m. Info.703-406-

0791 o 703-216-8319.

We welcome you to our Parish Commu-nity and invite you to call or register in person at the Parish Office. Registra-tion forms are also available on our website at www.ctrcc.org.

Todos los feligreses están invitados a registrarse en la parroquia. Para regis-trarse pueden llamar a la oficina parro-quial o visitarnos.

Interested in becoming Catholic or have an unbaptized child 8 or older? If so, please call the Parish Office and speak to Jay Cuasay.

Para obtener información sobre la preparación en español de los tres sacramentos de iniciación (bautismo, confirmación, primera comunión) ó información sobre el sacramento de la confirmación para adultos; comunicarse con Amelia Silva, directora 703-430-0811.

Contact the Parish for Communion calls to shut-ins, sick, hospitalized and in cases of serious illness or death.

Por favor llamar a la Oficina Parroquial para solicitar la suministración de los Sacramentos de Confesión o Unción de Enfermos, ya sea en la casa u hospital.

MISAS MEMORIALES La santa misa se puede celebrar en caso de muerte. Para arreglar una misa funeral pueden llamar a la oficina parroquial. Intenciones

comunitarias tienen que llegar 15 minutos antes de la misa.

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BULLETIN DEADLINE The bulletin deadline is Thursday prior to the week (10 days before) you wish to have your announcement in the bulletin. Thank you for your cooperation.

MORNING MASS WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Christ the Redeemer will follow the Federal Government weather closings and delays for weekday and Saturday morning Masses. When the Federal Government closes or has a delayed opening, morning Mass is cancelled. In order to avoid risking your personal safety, please use wise discretion when travelling in severe weather. 7 CAR WASH

As you get your car washed, help the poor and needy. We receive 10% of what CTR parishioners pay. As you

pay at the carwash, sign the book so we receive their donation.

Join the many parishioners who have already enrolled in Faith Direct for

automated giving to the Parish. Faith Direct is secure and convenient, and will provide you with an offertory card to place in the basket during the collections. Sign up today by contacting Faith Direct at 866-507-8757or go to www.faithdirect.net.

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THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD ATRIUM Attention Parents of 3-5 year olds! We are happy to announce The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium here at the Parish. We are excited to offer this once-a-week

religious education program for toddlers on either Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m., or Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.,

from October-May. Please contact the religious education office at hunter.lillis@ctrcc.org or 703-430-0811 ext. 114 for more details.

We pray for those who are ill . . .

Virginia Anderson, Julie Ware, Carrie Mroczkowski, Josh Moran, Mary Sellers, Joseph Jakabfy,

Rose Jakabfy, Dick Schaub, Paul Hinz, Kathryn Karwaki, Larry Lapham, Matthew Salazar, Sergio Morataya, Josephine Mahoney, Arthur McCarthy, Jesse Michl, Ramon Bossio, Billie Gore, Bruce Lindgren, Chuck Long, Sharon McMonagle, John McMonagle, Maddie Cabatic, Ryan Quinn, Esteban Chicas, Harvesta Williams, Rena Szumski, Bill Check, Angela Lilley, Pat Barboza, Marianne Simms, Roger Hilleary, Katherine Sexton, Jack Lucas Lazatin, Dan Kilkeary, Jeff Martinez, Joyce Shangle, Marcela David, Sonia David, Gigi Gagui, Christian Escoto, Mary Heimann and John Heitz

We pray for those who have died . . .

Eugenia Odasco Lindsey

SERVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED A sign language interpreter is available on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Along with the Masses, our parish has induction loop and receiver systems for the hard of hearing. The devices are located in the Usher Room. For more information about Closed Captions during 5:30 p.m. Mass contact Donna - CARTsttheresa@aol.com. In the event of inclement weather, text cell to confirm captioning service: 703-501-4320.

READINGS AND

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, October 1 Job 1:6-22 ● Luke 9:46-50 8:00 a.m. ● Special Int. of

James Ditaranto

Tuesday, October 2 Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23

Matthew 18:1-5, 10 8:00 a.m. † Carmela Camponolo

Wednesday, October 3 Job 9:1-12, 14-16 ● Luke 9:57-62

8:00 a.m. ● Special Int. of James Ditaranto

Thursday, October 4 Job 19:21-27 ● Luke 10:1-12

8:00 a.m. ● Special Int. of Cristina Orellana

Friday, October 5 Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 ● Luke 10:13-16

8:00 a.m. † Joseph Campagnolo

Saturday, October 6 Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 ● Luke 10:17-24

9:00 a.m. ● Special Int. of Lucia Nguyen Thi My

5:30 p.m. ● Special Int. of CTR Staff

Sunday, October 7 Genesis 2:18-24 ● Psalm 128:1-6 ●

Hebrews 2:9-11 ● Mark 10:2-16 10:00 a.m. † Peter Muller 5:30 p.m. ● Parishioners

WHO WILL SPEAK FOR THE UNBORN? WILL YOU?

From Sept. 26 - Nov. 4, you’re invited to put your faith into action and join with other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. CTR’s Sacredness of Life Ministry will pray the Rosary as a group in front of the 900 S. Washington St. Falls Church abortion facility on Sat., Oct. 20. Meet at CTR for the 9:00 a.m. Mass and carpool to the facility. For more information please contact Ray Bradish at r.bradish@verizon.net or call 703 474-1216. All are welcome.

The Knights of Columbus

have named the Knight of the Month

and Family of the Month for September:

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH

Andy Gibbons

FAMILY OF THE MONTH The CTR Ushers

Calling all Singers and Instrumentalists for

CTR’s Children's, Youth, Coro, and Adult Choirs!

Children's Choir Grades K-3: 5:15 p.m.-5:55 p.m. Grades 4-6: 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Youth Choir:

Most 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m.

Adult Choir Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Coro Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.

Please contact Claire Schweppe, the music director, if you have any

questions at 703-430-0811 ext. 123 or claire.schweppe@ctrcc.org

In Honor of St. Francis Day

Blessing of the Animals

Thursday October 4, 2017 - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH PARKING LOT

(NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE)

THANK YOU! OFFERTORY 9/23/18 - $14,800.50 HURRICANE FLORENCE - $5,100.00

Next week’s second collection is for Renovation & Renewal.

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The Knights will be taking registrations for the upcoming Blood

Drive on Sunday, October 7th.

Registrations will take place this weekend, September 29/30 in the Atonement Hall

Commons Area. Please take a minute to sign up

today!

WANTED - DIRECTOR, SAN DAMIANO SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER

The San Damiano Spiritual Life Center located in White Post, VA is seeking a

Director. The Director will be responsible for providing the strategic direction for the Center and has direct responsibility for its programming, administration,

facilities, and operations. For more information visit http://bit.ly/SDDirector.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA ROSARY About 1 million Catholics

nationwide will pray the rosary to celebrate the

anniversary of Fatima. Here at Christ

the Redeemer, we will gather at the Mary statue

outside at 11:45 on Saturday, October 13, to pray for peace

in the world. All are welcome.

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church,

Sterling, Virginia,

upon appointment by

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge,

Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia,

announces the Installation of

Father J.D. Jaffe

as Pastor of our community,

Saturday, October 6, 2018,

at the 5:30 p.m. bilingual Mass.

Reception will follow in Atonement Hall.

RE CLASSES FOR THIS WEEK

Grades K-6 (Spanish)

Saturday, Sept. 29 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Grades 9-12

Sunday, Sept. 30 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Grades 7-8

Monday, Oct. 1 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

or 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Grades K-6 (English)

Tuesday Oct. 2 Wednesday Oct. 3

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Religious Education Staff

703-430-0811

RE 18-19 CALENDAR & INFO AT: http://ctrcc.org/faith-formation

Jay Cuasay (Grades 7-12) Director of Christian Formation ext. 130 or Jay.Cuasay@ctrcc.org

Hunter Lillis (English Grades K-6) Director of Religious Education

ext. 114 or Hunter.Lillis@ctrcc.org

Amelia Silva (Spanish Grades K-6) Director of Religious Education

ext. 129 or Amelia.Silva@ctrcc.org

INITIATION

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)

“Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets!”

In both the First Reading and Gospel, we are presented with situations between outsiders and the inside group. Both do good works, but members of one group question Moses or Jesus about whether the other group should be allowed to continue. Moses answers in the affirmative expressing the wish that all the Lord’s people should show such zeal.

Not only does Jesus also admonish his disciple for wanting to stop the strangers doing good works in his name, he goes on to turn the criticism inward. If any part of your body holds you back from doing such good works, you should cut it off!

Shocking as those words may be, the Second Reading helps provide better context. There will come a time when what is good and what is not will be judged in the world to come. It is best not to be misled by the names of groups but to instead know what is good and everlasting now and into that time of judgment.

Lord, help us to know and do the good not just in titles and names but in how it draws us together in your love and mercy,

casting out what prevents us from becoming the good you wish.

Do you wish for God to bring out what is good and everlasting in you? If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic and celebrating Baptism, Confirmation and Communion, or if you are from a different denomination and interested in knowing more about being Catholic, please contact Jay Cuasay, Director of Christian Formation at 703-430-0811 ext. 130 or Jay.Cuasay@ctrcc.org.

CONFIRMATION 2018 GROUP REMINDERS

• Has your child chosen a Confirmation name and Sponsor?

• Did your child attend his or her Confirmation Retreat?

• Do you know the rehearsal date/time in October?

• Do you know the celebration date/time on October 13th.

YOUTH MINISTRY - SAVE THESE DATES!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 YOUTH RALLY AT BISHOP O’CONNELL

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 YOUTH MINISTRY FAIR HERE AT CTR

! W A T C H T H I S S P A C E !

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Sunday, OCT. 21

Bishop O’Connell High School

11:30 AM Check In Mass with Bishop

at 3:30 PM Event Ends by 8:00 PM

Contact: Jay Cuasay Jay.Cuasay@ctrcc.org

1 adult/10 Youth Needed

Snack & Dinner included

arlingtondiocese.org/youth-ministry/rally/

A word from the PAstor… What does it mean that Fr. Moretti and I are diocesan priests? Diocesan Priests are priests who instead of joining a religious community or religious order, instead choose to serve in a certain location or area, called a Diocese. The diocesan priest is responsible to do everything in our power to help the flock entrusted to our care to get to heaven. This zeal for shepherding is not unique to diocesan priests, for all priests have this essential character; but diocesan priests are called to care for souls systematically. After His resurrection from the dead and before He ascended into heaven, Jesus entrusted the care of his flock, the entirety of the world, to the hands of His Church, most specifically to St. Peter the first pope. Jesus said to Peter, “Feed my lambs … tend my sheep… feed my sheep.” (Jn 21:15-17). Every pope, from St. Peter to Pope Francis has been entrusted with the responsibility of caring spiritually for every single soul living in this world. This means that Pope Francis is responsible for doing all in his power to get 7.26 billion souls to heaven, and this is true whether he comes into contact with them or not, whether they are Catholic or not. Does that sound overwhelming? You can see why it is so important to pray for our Holy Father! We know the Pope prays and sacrifices for all these souls; but practically speaking, how does he ensure that everything possible is being done to help each of these souls to get to heaven? He divides the flock into smaller, more manageable chunks, or dioceses. Canonically, a Diocese is defined as a portion of the people in the world. Every place on the planet is part of a diocese; there are around 3,100 dioceses all over the world! For each diocese, the Holy Father designates a Bishop to be their shepherd, to be responsible for the care of every soul in his diocese. Bishop Burbidge, for example, is responsible for the souls of the 3.6 million people living in the Diocese of Arlington. Whether he comes into contact with them or not, whether they are Catholic or not, he is responsible for helping them get to heaven. You might be thinking, “That still sounds pretty overwhelming,” and you’d be right. Now you can see how important it is to pray for our bishop! To assist him in this task, the Bishop divides the diocese into parishes. Canonically a Parish is defined as a portion of the people of a diocese. The bishop entrusts a pastor with the care of every soul living within the boundaries of that parish. He is responsible for each and every soul, not just those who attend Mass or register in the parish, whether he ever comes into contact with them or not, whether they are Catholic or not. This is why parishes do outreach to the poor, marginalized, elderly, homebound, youth, etc. It is why the pastor works with ecumenical and civil groups to aid him in the service of all those living in his parish. Through this systematic division of the entire world into dioceses and parishes, the Church ensures that every single soul living on this planet has three people, who are invested in getting them to heaven; their pastor, their bishop, and the Holy Father. This shows us very clearly the real spirituality of the diocesan priest, he is called to serve in the systematic care of souls of a place, a particular portion of the people of God, to ensure that no sheep is lost, that no one is left without a shepherd, and that we together can get to heaven.

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