St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
Parish Center: 101 Oakcrest Manor Drive, N.E., Leesburg, VA 20176
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception (Little Church): Corner of King and Union Streets
(703) 777-1317 — Fax (703) 771-9016 — www.saintjohnleesburg.org
email: church@stjohnleesburg.com
4th Sunday of Advent
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (New Church)
Monday after 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon masses (Little Church)
Sacrament of Baptism
Parents must be registered in the Parish; sponsors must be
practicing Catholics. Please call the parish office to register.
Class is scheduled for the first Monday of the month at 7:00
p.m. in the Parish Center.
Parish Membership
Welcome to St. John the Apostle. Please register at the parish
office. If you move, kindly let us know.
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples must contact a priest at least six months in advance. At
least one of the two, to be married, must be a member of the
Parish.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
After Mass on Thursday mornings until Mass on Friday
mornings at the Little Church.
Bulletin Deadline
Notices for the bulletin must be submitted no later than 9:00
a.m. Monday for the next bulletin. All articles must be
submitted in writing or emailed to bulletin@stjohnleesburg.com
December 23, 2012
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Masses:
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Spanish Mass: 2:15 p.m.
Daily Mass (Little Church)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
Special Masses:
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, Latin Extraordinary Form,
10:30 a.m. in Little Church
Parish Office
The Parish Office is open Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note from Fr. Mosimann:
Dear Folks,
4th Sunday of Advent. Panic Sunday for procrastinators. No that isn't the real name, but I think I like it!
I read recently a rather descriptive account of childbirth in the context of contemplating our Christmas celebrations. Huh? Well the mother writing the article described despite the unglamorous nature of childbirth, she gladly embraced that out of this mess came the greatest blessings in her life: the precious lives of her children. Maybe we aren't
as prepared as we would like, gifts unwrapped, house needs cleaning, baking to do and whatever other items are on
your panic inducing to-do list. But in the midst of this 'mess' we celebrate the coming of our Lord. So this year I'll offer
to God: my panicked last minute shopping, or my anxiety over not being ready... knowing that he can bring good from
all things! I can hear Jesus saying, "Ready or not, here I come!"
And what preparations did He make for his coming? One thing: the perfect Immaculate Soul of His Mother. That's
it. They didn't have a place to stay, they didn't have a fancy hospital, or a perfectly prepared baby-room. I wish that we
could be likewise prepared. To that end: because Dec 24th is a Monday, we will have confessions in the morning after
Mass. The 8:30 Mass will be in the chapel as normal, but confessions will follow in the New Church (to allow for more
than one priest). There is NO Noon Mass on the 24th and NO confessions in the afternoon.
And finally, lest you try to too dramatically connect paragraphs one and two.... The dogma of the perpetual virginity
of the Blessed Virgin Mary states that Mary was truly Virgin before, during, and after the birth of Our Lord. I recall one
pious account says that the birth took place as "light passes through crystal" so that Mary did not experience pain in
childbirth.
pax et bonum (peace and all goodness),
fr mosimann
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Catechist Aides Needed!
We are currently in need of some catechist aides to help in
the classrooms at all sessions. If you aged 18 or older and
interested in filling this need, please contact Diana Solomon
in the Office of Religious (703-777-3891, ext 110 or
elem_re@stjohnleesburg.com).
ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE STAFF
Pastor: Rev. John P. Mosimann
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Francis J. Peffley,
Priest in Residence: Rev. Andres Fernandez
Candidate for Permanent Diaconate: Mr. Robert
Gillispie
Business Manager: Joseph Ange
Office Manager: Rorie Rossie
Development Director: Ken Tschida
Bookkeeper: Elisa Saraka
Administrative Assistants:
Sonia Castelli (Bilingual )
Mary Rekenthaler
Religious Education Office (703) 777-3891
Director: Ted Spinelli
Asst. Director: Diana Solomon
Youth Ministry Office (703) 777-3892
Director: Sarah Ginther
Liturgical Music Office (703) 777-7847
Director: Lauri Hofstrom
St. John’s Preschool Office (703) 777-7873
Director: Dr. Jane Taylor
Recently established Loudoun Chapter of the Catholic
Network of Northern Virginia, a twenty year old organization
supported by Bishop Loverde, is accepting memberships.
You can be a part of the fellowship and build business
relationships in our community as well as other chapters in
Northern Virginia.
For more information re monthly breakfast meetings,
contact Peggy Kearney at 703-309-2672.
Special 2nd Collection
There will be a Special 2nd Collection on Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day for St. John the Apostle’s
Building Fund.
NEWLY ORDERED
Preschool Christmas Ornaments
Will Be Sold on
Sunday, December 30th
The St. John’s Preschool 12th Annual
Christmas Ornament sold out at the 7:30am
mass on the second weekend it was
available. We have been able to order 100 more ornaments.
They will only be sold at the 9:00am, 10:45am and 12:30pm
masses on Sunday, December 30th. This year’s ornament is the
twelfth in the series of St. John the Apostle Church ornaments. It is
a circular beveled glass ornament, commemorating the dedication
of our long-awaited new church. The ornament comes in a gold
holly gift box with green felt lining and includes a gold ribbon for
hanging and a short narrative. The ornaments are a limited edition,
with a requested $13 donation per ornament. If you would like to
obtain an ornament and will not be at Mass, please call Preschool
Director Jane Taylor at (703) 777-7873 and leave a message that
includes your phone number.
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Job Opportunities at
1st Choice Women’s Health Center (Lifeline)
Office Manager
The Office Manager is the cohesive element in the center
who works in cooperation with the CEO, center staff, and
volunteers to ensure that daily operations are maintained.
The Office Manager is responsible for maintaining
consistent hours of operation and ensuring efficient office
procedures. Knowledge of online database systems and
Microsoft Office products is required.
Adminstrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant works in cooperation with the
Office Manager, center staff,and volunteers to ensure that
donations are processed and accurately recorded. The
Administrative Assistant generates donation receipts,
financial reports, donor information, and communicates
with donors regarding their donation history and pledges.
Knowledge of online database systems and Microsoft
Office products is required.
Candidates
should
su b m i t
a r e su m e
to
ceo@lstchoicewhc.org. For more information about the
center go to www.lstchoicewhc.org.
Parish Office Schedule
Monday, December 24
Office Closed
Tuesday, December 25
Office Closed
Wednesday, December 26
Office Closed
Masses for the Week
+ deceased
Monday, December 24
8:30 a.m.: Barbara Carroll (health)
12:00 p.m.: NO NOON MASS
4:00 p.m.: + Anne G. Delaney
6:00 p.m.: + Attilio (Ted) Modolo
8:00 p.m.: + Fellix Miguel Ortiz Mondragon
10:30 p.m.: + John Verdi
Tuesday, December 25
7:30 a.m.: Reserved
9:00 a.m.: +Teresa S. Cooney
10:45 a.m.: Amelia C. Lapetoda
12:30 p.m.: Reserved
Wednesday, December 26
8:30 a.m.: In Thanksgiving
12:00 noon: + Marty Geinger
Thursday, December 27
8:30 a.m.: + George Hetland
12:00 noon: + Jack Jones
Friday, December 28
8:30 a.m.: + Robert Rai
12:00 noon: + Timothy M. Lawson
Saturday, December 29
9:00 a.m.: + Jane Ignacic
5:30 p.m.: Andrew Litton
Sunday, December 30
7:30 a.m.: + Katherine Turcotte
9:00 a.m.: Linda Peters
10:45 a.m.: For the people of St. John’s
12:30 p.m.: + Helen Rohde
2:30 p.m.: Bruce Nash
Ministry Contacts
Altar Servers: Ken Tschida, 703-777-8581
Eucharistic Adoration: Jim Scanlon 703-771-9701
or 703-283-6936
Eucharistic Ministers: Rob McCurdy, 703-771-4638
Fellowship of a Modest Proposal: Bill Atwill
Fellowship Socials - Kathy Calhoun, 703-779-7921
Gabriel Project - Charlotte Chow, 703-443-8478
Pamela Hyatt (Spanish contact), 571-439-2736
Homebound Communion - Michele Litton,
703-669-6255
Homeschool Ministry - Robert Gillispie - 703-842-5496
Knights of Columbus: Tom Hudes, 571-439-2428
Ladies Auxiliary: Katie Maceda, 703-443-1567
Legion of Mary: Kevin Degnan, 210-414-6211
Lectors: Tom O’Dea, 703-777-5964
Money Counters: Tim Blue, 703-771-1924
Mothers in Faith: Becca Hanssen, 703-801-7462
Outreach: Tara Restivo, 703-314-5296
Prayer Garden: Alice Melchiorre, 904-465-1650
Seniors Group: Ede Matthews , 703-771-7395
Teams of Our Lady: Erin Voorheis, 703-777-4132
Ushers: Frank Nauer, 703-443-2704
Walking with Purpose: Bonnie Kniffen, 703-244-1432
Welcome Ministry: Carol Hertz, 703-470-5892
Women’s Group: Karen Hayes, 703-669-1892
Outreach Contacts
Outreach Coordinator - Tara Restivo, 703-314-5296 or
5restivosinvirginia@comcast.net
Birthright - Stephanie Bidinger, 703-737-3503
Giving Tree - Kathy Fuller, 703-777-8385
Grief, Loss & Family Counseling- Teresa McCarthy,
703-777-8099
Immediate Needs - Tara Restivo, 703-314-5296
Ministry for the Aging - Rita Ballou 571-426-2435
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Kathy Calhoun, 703-779-7921
Prison Ministry - Debora Lavin, 703-737-7690
Pro-Life Group - Joan Gorman, 703-723-7840
Special Projects - Tara Restivo, 703-314-5296
Transportation Assistance - Rita Ballou, 571-426-2435
Citizinship Classes
January 3, 2013 Hogar Hispano will be having registration for
Citizenship classes at Christ the Redeemer Church here in Sterling
from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Atoment Hall. Cost is $40. That price
includes 12 weeks of classes, books and flash cards. You have to
bring your green card in order to register.
Also Hogar Hispano will be filling out applications for citizenship at
Christ the Redeemer on January 12, 2013. Cost is $30.00. For more
information about filling out the form for citizenship and registration
for citizenship classes please call 703-534-9807 ext. 252.
O COME, LONG FORETOLD
O come, Desired of nations,
Whom priest and prophet long foretold
Will break the captive fetters, Redeem the long-lost fold.
Dear Savior, haste; come, come to earth,
Dispel the night and show your face,,
And bid us hail the dawn of grace.
—Simon J. Pellegrin (1663-1745), Tr. by Mary of St. Philip (1825-1904)
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Pray for the sick...
Samuel Bukovac, William (Skip) Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Classick, Eric Cecchett, Helen
Coughter, Aline Gerard, Michael D. Gorman, Georgianna Gruessing, Mary Charolette Marszalek, Eileen Matthews,
Tom Moore, Claudia Morse-Karzan, Dawn Marie Myers, Jackie Munoz, Ann O’Connell, Don Phillips, Mary Pond,
Patricia Powers, Gordon Redmond, Diane Reed, Lois Slaght, Roberta Stack, Brian Subach, Donna Walsh, David
Laslea, Ida Levy, Fran Shannon, Jack Birge, Kevin Mussman, Elizabeth Barry, Marie Tousant, Carol Printz, Tammy Leaf,
Stephen Hertz, Robin Harvey, Kevin Duarte, Sharon Funk, Reagan Rose Bischoff, Ivy McDonough, Imelda Murphy, Larry
Spallanzani, Michael McLain, Joanne Pastula, Mike March, Mike Kinney, Ron Leoni, Edward Daigneau, Jeni Zevallos, Julia
Lalinde, Stephanie Molla, DL, Rick Solomon, Tim O’Hey, Meg and Earl Smith, Bryan Cox, Debbie Thomas, Bob Limberger,
Jeannine Pappas, Mary Jo Pasquarello, Mary Penn, Margaret Reisman, Margaret & Dolly Cooper, Mary Hogan, Lisa Clancy,
Dr. John Keighley, Pat Haberlein, Mathias Giordano, Jean R., Wilma Augelli, Carolina Lago, Zoe Rowan, William & Sylvia
Stovall, Dallas Kanoho, Arthur Puskas, Delores Wilverding, Linda Peters, Claudia Baskin, Dolly Dali, Barbara Carroll, Jerry
Kalke, Sr., Peter Neeson, Alex Leslec, Nicole O'Neill, Damien Lenshek, Susan Bueche and baby, Tim O'Hey, John Hogan,
Julia Santos, Ellizabeth Grode
Pray for the military....
The men and women serving in our armed forces, and also those civilians whose
work puts them in harms way especially: Lance Corporal Phillip Keffer, USMC stationed in Iraq near Kirkuk;
CSSR, Navy; Spec. Joseph Weeren, US Army, stationed in Baghdad, Iraq; MSGT. Nancy West, USA, 261st,
Signal Brigade Baghdad, Iraq; Cap. Chip Sell, Army officer deployed to Afghanistan, Jared Cook, Staff
Sergeant Specialist, Afghanistan; John Alsred, deployed to Afghanistan, SPC Jonathan Wells, US Army,;
Alex Chicas; US Army, deployed to Afghanistan; Christopher Walker, US Army Special Forces, deployed to
Iraq, Sgt. Branden Pardue, USMC deployed to Afghanistan; 1LT Anthony Spinelli, US Army, Afghanistan; Neal
Vaught, Chief Warrant Officer, US Army, deployed to Afghanistan
For 9th—12th grade youth
High School
Winter Retreat
Date: January 18th—20th
Location: Mar-Lu-Ridge
Cost: Register before 12/18 for $100/
youth
(After 12/18 $125)
Registration Now Open
Morning of Reflection
A Morning of Recollection: The Radical Call of Christ” for
the men of Saint John the Apostle will be held in the Parish
Center Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 8:00 AM until
11:30 AM. Tied to the Church’s “Year of Faith,” the
recollection focuses on how to fight the good fight of spiritual
combat in our daily lives of work, play, and prayer. Fr. Peffley
will celebrate Mass for the participants. Speakers will include
Fr. Paul Scalia and Fr. John Cregan. Coffee, juice, bagels,
and doughnuts. More details, speaker bios, and registration
information can be found in the “Radical Call of Christ” flyer
posted online at “News and Events” on the parish website or
by sending an email request to modestproposal@ymail.com.
Register today!
For Help After Abortion, Confidential Care for
Women and Men contact Project Rachel 1-888-456
-HOPE or projectrachel@arlingtondiocese.org
For 6th—8th grade youth
Jr. High CYM
Spring series
Dates: Every 4th Saturday’s
January –March
+ A Diocesan Event in April
More information coming soon!
Contact Sarah at
cym@stjohnleesburg.com
If you’d like to help with this event!
2013 Arlington Diocesan Men's Conference
"FACT VS. FICTION:
KNOWING & LOVING YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH"
Dr. Peter Kreeft and Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. will
join us on March 2nd for the fourth annual diocesan Men's
Conference at St. Joseph's Banquet Hall in Herndon. Dr.
Kreeft and Fr. White will explore misunderstood aspects of the
Catholic faith through talks and discussion.
Online
registration
begins
January
1st
www.arlingtondiocese.org/men (mail-in registration begins
immediately). January-February registration - $35; after Feb
25 - $45; Includes continental breakfast and lunch. Students $25. Please save the date for this great conference! Last
year’s conference was sold out and St. John the Apostle was
among the parishes with the greatest number attendees. For
questions, contact Bob Boetig (703-771-0485).
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ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
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Monday, December 24
Christmas Vigil
All Masses will be in the New Church
4:00 p.m. (Doors will open at 3:30 p.m.)
6:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. (Spanish Mass)
Mass at Night:
Carols 10:00 pm
10:30 pm
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Tuesday, December 25
Christmas Day
All Masses will be in the New Church
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:45 am
12:30 pm
NOTE: No 2:15 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day
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Mary Mother of God
There is no 5:30 p.m. Vigil
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:45 am
12:30 pm
2:15 p.m. (Spanish Mass)
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December 25, 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
Today, we open the cover of the greatest epic you and I will ever encounter: that of God's immense love for each one of
us. During the Christmas season, we are introduced once again to the dramatic story of Mary and Joseph, two people who
were asked to make an extraordinary leap of faith. Mary, a young woman, engaged to Joseph, was chosen to become the
mother of Our Savior, to which she willingly assented. Joseph himself, a carpenter, welcomed the pregnant Virgin Mary as
his wife, despite all societal pressure to cast her off. Jesus, the Lord of Heaven and Earth, was born in a humble manger.
Yes, we all know the Christmas story, the reason for celebrating the coming of the Infant Jesus each year on this day. Yet,
as the late Archbishop John F. Whealon wrote, “…Bethlehem is only the beginning of the story of salvation in Christ. For
many, regrettably, it is also the end. We must go beyond it, to the later, greater chapters. If we do not, the greatest story ever
told becomes the shortest story ever told, and the saddest.” But what about the rest of the story? Do we continue to read as
Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt with the Infant Jesus? Do we accompany Christ as He grows up, performs His first miracle,
attracts many disciples, suffers death and dies innocently on the Cross for our sins, and on the third day rises again?
Christmas is the opening chapter in the story of our salvation. I invite you to join with me in continuing to walk with
Christ, not only on Christmas, but on every day of our lives.
Yes, this Christmas Season and every day in the New Year, through prayer, the sacraments and charitable outreach, may
we let the Infant Savior dwell in our hearts through faith, and may we then invite everyone to let Him dwell in their hearts as
well. In this way, we become heralds of the New Evangelization, pointing to the one Savior of the world, Who alone can
satisfy the deepest longings of the human heart!
Merry Christmas! Know that you and your family and loved ones will be in my prayers in a particular way on this day
when Christ was born for us and for our salvation.
Faithfully in the Heart of Christ,
Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde
Bishop of Arlington
St. John’s Preschool Fall 2013 Registration
Preschool applications and information for the fall of 2013 will
be available on the St. John the Apostle website
(saintjohnleesburg.org) beginning Wednesday, December 12,
2012. Registration information and applications will also be on the
wall next to the Preschool Director’s Office in the Parish Center
beginning on December 12, 2012.
Current students and siblings of current and former students
can register the week of January 7, 2013. Registration for
registered members of St. John the Apostle Parish begins on
Monday, January 14th. Registration for all other students begins
Tuesday, January 22nd (January 21st is a holiday). A child must
be three or four by September 30, 2013 to enroll in the three or
four year-old class. Please call Preschool Director Jane Taylor at
(703) 777-7873 if you have any additional questions after you
pick up your registration materials. Please note the Preschool
Office will be closed from December 19-January 1.
2013 March for Life:
In 2013, the anniversary date of the Roe v. Wade decision will
fall on Tuesday, the day following the public ceremonies
marking the Presidential Inauguration. As a result, the 2013
March for Life will be scheduled on Friday, January 25,
2013. Please set this date aside and plan to join your fellow
parishioners marching in defense of the unborn. Information
on buses leaving St. John’s for the March will be forthcoming
after the New Year.
Monday:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5,
27, 29;
Lk 1:67-79
Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;
Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11
-14; Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12;
Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6;
Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6,
8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn
20:1a, 2-8
Friday:
1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt
2:13-18
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
Sunday:
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28;
Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:1221 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52
Rosary
The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 6831 at
St. John's will be Leading A Rosary on the First
Wednesday of January (January 2) Starting at 7:30 at
The Little Church. All parishioners are invited to join with
us in praying for their intentions and the intentions of our
Holy Catholic Church.
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