Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
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
Parochial Administrator
Fr. Francis Eldridge, S.A.
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Robert Langone, S.A.
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.
In Residence
Fr. Thomas Gumprecht, S.A.
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
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
MARCH 26, 2017
Fourth Sunday
of
Lent
HOLY DAYS
As Announced
WEEKDAYS
Monday-Friday 8:00 am
Saturday 9:00 am
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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.
We welcome you to our Parish Community and invite you to call or register in
person at the Parish Office. Registration forms are also available on our
website at www.ctrcc.org.
Todos los feligreses están invitados a
registrarse en la parroquia. Para registrarse pueden llamar a la oficina parroquial o visitarnos.
Groups
Rosary
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.
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.
Contact the Parish for Communion
calls to shut-ins, sick, hospitalized and
in cases of serious illness or death.
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 [email protected].
Altar Servers
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.
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Any boy or girl 4th grade and up that is
interested in serving, please call Gail
Dowling 703-421-7499.
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.
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.
¿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
Redentor Jueves 8:00-9:30 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Our parish has subscribed to a Dynamic new online platform
called FORMED. Every parishioner will have 24/7 access to
the best Catholic content on any device, including your
computer, smartphone and tablet with internet access. With
FORMED you’ll find video programs that explain the Catholic faith, explore the
deepest meaning of marriage, receive Bible studies on a variety of topics and
includes inspiring audio talks. It truly is the Catholic faith - on demand.
Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED:
Go to www.FORMED.org.
You should see the registration box for parishioners.
Type in the parish code: 7FZYKN
Now set up a username and a password.
Now you are all set to use all the great programs on
FORMED.org anytime by simply logging in.
A GIFT
FOR YOU
FORMED
READINGS AND
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, March 27
Isaiah 65:17-21 ● John 4:43-54
8:00 a.m. ● Spec. Int. of Dr. John Brewer
Tuesday, March 28
Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12 ● John 5:1-16
8:00 a.m. ● Spec. Int. of Faith Ramdow
Wednesday, March 29
Isaiah 49:8-15 ● John 5:17-30
8:00 a.m. ● Spec. Int. (Thank you Mother Mary)
Thursday, March 30
Exodus 32:7-14 ● John 5:31-47
OPERATION RICE
BOWL
During Lent, CTR
will participate in
Catholic Relief
Services’ Lenten
Program, Operation
Rice Bowl. Rice
Bowls are located on
the credenza in the
Commons Area. This
program inspires
Catholics to pray,
fast, learn and give as
we increase our
understanding of our
global community.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
From March 1-April 9,
you're invited to join
other Christians for 40
Days for Life - 40 days
of prayer and fasting
for an end to
abortion.
You're also
invited to
stand and
peacefully
pray during
a 40-day
vigil in the public
right-of-way outside
Falls Church
Healthcare, 900 S.
Washington St. in Falls
Church. If you'd like
more information,
please contact:
Dan Kilkeary,
[email protected],
703-430-6228,or
www.40daysforlife.com/fallschurch.
LENT & EASTER 2017
DAILY MASSES
Monday-Friday Mornings 8:00AM English
Saturday Mornings
9:00AM English
RECONCILIATION
Sat. – April 1 & 8
3:00-5:00PM English/Spanish
Wednesday Eves in Lent 6:30-8:00PM English/Spanish
Parish Confessions (English & Spanish)
Monday, March 27, 7:00-8:30PM
Several Confessors
PASSION/PALM SUNDAY – April 8/9
Saturday
5:30PM English
7:00PM Spanish
Sunday
8:00AM English
10:00AM English
Church & Atonement Hall - 12:00PM Spanish
5:30PM English
HOLY THURSDAY – April 13 (No morning Mass)
Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
7:00PM Bilingual
GOOD FRIDAY – April 14 (No morning Mass)
Solemn Commemoration of the Lord's Passion
5:30PM English
7:30PM Spanish
HOLY SATURDAY – April 15 (No morning Mass)
Easter Food Blessing
10:00AM English
Great Vigil of Easter
8:30PM Bilingual
EASTER SUNDAY – April 16 (No evening Mass)
Easter
8:00AM English
Church & Atonement Hall - 10:00AM English
Church & Atonement Hall - 12:00PM Spanish
2:00PM English
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday Evenings in the Chapel during Lent
March 31 and April 7
7:00PM in English and 8:30PM in Spanish
8:00 a.m. ● Spec. Int. of Joyce Shangle
Friday, March 31
Wisdom 2:1, 12-22
John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
8:00 a.m. ● Spec. Int. of Cristina Orellana
and Isabella Sierra
Saturday, April 1
Jeremiah 11:18-20 ● Luke 7:40-53
9:00 a.m. ● Spec. Int. of Lucia My T. Nguyen
5:30 p.m. † Julio Perez
Sunday, April 2
Ezekiel 37:12-14
Psalm 130:1-8
John 11:1-45
8:00 a.m. † James Mellis
10:00 a.m. † Ann Roche
5:30 p.m. ● Parishioners
AVAILABLE 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.
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 866-5078757or go to www.faithdirect.net. Our
parish code is VA313.
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Sunday Offering - $16,521.75
Rise Against Hunger - $5,804.00
March Faith Direct - $24,808.50
Next week’s second collection will be for
Renovation & Renewal.
2017 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal
Offering hands to serve
and hearts to love
The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal is in full
swing and we are asking every
household in our parish to support
this appeal to the extent that they are
able. The BLA funds many programs,
services and ministries that serve
people in need and further Jesus’
Mission in our diocese. Let us join
together to do the Lord’s work –
works that touch the lives and souls
of thousands of people in our diocese.
Thank you!
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Corrected Financial statements for 2016
have been mailed to parishioners that
contributed over $250. Please disregard
the first statement sent. These
statements are supplied as a courtesy to
help with your taxes. Parishioners
contributing to CTR electronically
received a separate statement from
Faith Direct. We are sorry for the
inconvenience. For questions, call
Mauricio in the Office at 703-430-0811.
CALLING ALL SINGERS FOR
CTR'S CHILDREN'S YOUTH,
CORO, AND ADULT CHOIRS!
Please prayerfully consider this
wonderful opportunity to come pray
and sing together in a
choir community.
Singers just like you are needed
and all are welcome!
Our choir schedule is:
Children's and Youth Choirs
Mondays
Grades K-3: 5:00pm-5:40pm
Grades 4-6:
5:45pm-6:30pm
Grades 7-12: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Spanish Coro
Wednesdays
7:30pm
Adult Choir
Thursdays
7:00pm
Claire Schweppe, Music Director
703-430-0811 ext. 123, or
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[email protected]
We pray for those who are ill . . .
Nancy Carver, Virginia Anderson, Jojo Inventor,
Julie Ware, Carrie Mroczkowski, Martha Maynard,
Josh Moran, Mary Sellers, Joseph Jakabfy, Rose Jakabfy,
Dick Schaub, Paul Hinz, Kathryn Karwaki, Larry Lapham,
Matthew Salazar, Sergio Morataya, Steve Rein, Jack Finberg,
Josephine Mahoney, Jean Koppinger and Arthur McCarthy
We pray for those who have died . . .
Mark Mahoney and Thomas Moores
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED
Four workshops for new Eucharistic Ministers will
be held this year on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the
Cathedral of St. Thomas More (in the upper Church)
in Arlington; Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Our Lady of Hope (in the upper church)
in Potomac Falls; Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Holy Trinity in Gainesville and
Saturday, May 20, 2017 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (in the upper
Church) in Fredericksburg; . The time frame for all workshops will be from 10:00
a.m. to 12:00 Noon. New Ministers must attend ONE of these workshops. At this
time we ask that you contemplate serving in this important ministry. If interested,
please sign up after Mass in the Atonement Hall Commons area or call Donna in
the parish office at 703-430-0811 ext. 115. We need you!
5 CAR RAFFLE
5 - 2017 VEHICLES plus 20 CASH Drawings
1-$5.00 Ticket
gives you a chance to win all 25 prizes, including:
2017 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN
2017 HONDA CRV SUV
2017 GMC SIERRA TRUCK
2017 BUICK VERANO
2017 HONDA CIVIC
plus 20 CASH Drawings totaling $20,000
Drawings held April 29, 2017 from 1 to 9 PM at All Saints Catholic Church
9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas, VA 20110
703-368-4500 www.allsaintsvachurch.org
Sponsored by: All Saints Catholic Church
Participating Church: Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
Cars Provided By: Joyce Koons of Manassas—Permit #G-17-01390-054226
$5 RAFFLE TICKETS ARE FOR SALE AFTER
SUNDAY MASSES—(8:00AM/10:00AM/12:00N)
THE WEEKENDS OF April 1/2 and April 8/9
IN ATONEMENT HALL OR IN THE OFFICE DURING THE WEEK.
The final deadline for ticket returns is Monday, April 10, 2017 at 4:00PM when
the parish office closes. Tickets will not be accepted after April 10th.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RAFFLE GO TO SOCIAL MINISTRY.
The last two years we sold a winning ticket for one of the cars.
Will you be our winner this year???
INITIATION
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)
Come and Become Catholic
“Live as children of the light…”
On this Fourth Sunday of Lent, The Elect, who are preparing to celebrate Easter
Sacraments, approach the altar a second time to celebrate The Second Scrutiny.
They will do so once more next week. The Scrutinies call to mind their need and
ours to examine ourselves closely, seek healing and support in preparation for the
mysteries of Easter. And we do so publicly before we lift up the Prayers of the
Faithful.
Today’s readings use the metaphor of light. From our Hebrew ancestors we
receive the ritual of anointing with oil to make God’s choice shine before all. St.
Paul asks us to live as children of the light in order for God’s Glory to be made
visible.
REL. ED. 16-17
SCHEDULE
Grades K-6 (Spanish)
Saturday, Mar. 25
9:30 am to 10:30 am
Grades 9-12
Sunday, Mar. 26
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Grades 7-8
Monday, Mar. 27
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
or
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Whether you hear the long or short version of today’s Gospel, you will
undoubtedly recall that Jesus heals a blind man. Jesus has performed many
miracles. The importance of today’s act is that it takes place within a
conversation on sin. To many, a man born blind must have had a reason
attributed either to his upbringing, his parents, or his own personal acts.
What happens when God comes to anoint you?
Sacraments are visible signs or God’s real and saving presence in our lives.
Imagine this blind man as he experiences God’s Glory, receives the light that
casts out sin and doubt and is able to see God face to face.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic and celebrating
Baptism, Confirmation and Communion, or if you ar e from a differ ent
denomination and interested in knowing more about being Catholic, please
contact Jay Cuasay, Director of Christian Formation at 703-430-0811 ext. 130 or
[email protected].
Grades K-6 (English)
Tuesday, Mar. 28
Or
Wednesday, Mar. 29
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
or
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Religious Education Staff
703-430-0811
http://ctrcc.org/faith-formation
Jay Cuasay (Grades 7-12)
Director of Christian Formation
ext. 130 or [email protected]
Hunter Lillis (English Grades K-6)
Director of Religious Education
ext. 114 or [email protected]
Amelia Silva (Spanish Grades K-6)
Director of Religious Education
ext. 129 or [email protected]
Remember to contact your child’s
Director if your child is going
to be absent from class.
CONFIRMATION
2017
Parent Meeting #3:
Tuesday, March 21 or
Thursday, March 30
at 7:00PM in
Atonement Hall.
Please mark your
calendars. Your child
should have completed
Assignment #1 and
be working on
Assignment #2. For
more information go
to ctrcc.org/confirmation
or contact Jay Cuasay.
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CHRIST THE REDEEMER COUNCIL #16234
Christ the Redeemer Council #16234 is one of the youngest Councils in the Knights of Columbus Organization, having been chartered in June, 2015. Before that time, parishioners who wished to belong to the
Knights belonged to the Good Samaritan Council at Saint Joseph’s Church in Herndon.
At present, we have sixty-two members in our Council, with over half of our membership coming over
from the Good Samaritan Council. Now that we have our Council up and running, we would like to increase the number of members to one hundred-or more! We hope you will consider becoming a member.
We know you have some questions, so here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
WHO CAN BECOME A KNIGHT? Member ship in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 year s of age or older
who are practical (that is; practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. This means that an applicant or member accepts
the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the
Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO BECOME A MEMBER? You need to fill out a ver y shor t document, a Form 100,
which you can obtain from any Knight and return it to him. Within a few weeks, you will be contacted to attend a First Degree Ceremony, which lasts approximately 30 minutes. At the conclusion, you will be a member of the Knights of Columbus.
DOES IT COST MONEY TO BE IN THE KNIGHTS? Once you become a member , annual dues ar e $35.00 per year .
HOW OFTEN DO THE KNIGHTS MEET? We meet on the second and four th Mondays of the month at Chr ist the
Redeemer. We say a Rosary at 7:00 PM and the meetings start at 7:30 PM. The first meeting of the month is the Business
Meeting; the second meeting is either a social gathering or a Degree ceremony (there are three different Degree ceremonies at
the Council level).
DO I HAVE TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS? No. We would like for you to attend thr ee Business Meetings a year ,
but you are under no obligation to do so.
AFTER I BECOME A MEMBER, WHAT DO YOU NEED ME TO DO? By going to Mass on Sunday, you ar e already doing what you need to do. Once you become a member, we would like for you to enter full Knighthood by completing
the Second and Third Degrees. We only ask that you help when you can. Our Council, for the most part, only does small fund
raising events after Mass. All of our events benefit our Council, Parish or intellectually disabled persons, though the KOVAR
program. We communicate about upcoming events via e-mail, so you can sign up for those events that you are interested in
helping with.
SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL I RETIRE OR MY KIDS GO TO COLLEGE BEFORE I JOIN? Please don’t! This is the
biggest mistake many of us have made. The Knights were founded as an organization to assist the widows and orphans of
Catholic men. To accomplish this goal, the Knights of Columbus administers its own Life Insurance Program, which is one of
the highest rated in the Nation. Many of us joined too late in life to take full advantage of this benefit and we are now paying
higher premiums on the open market than if we had joined the Knights when we first thought about becoming a member.
I DO NOT THINK I CAN BE A MEMBER, BUT I STILL WANT TO HELP. You may make a contr ibution to the
Christ the Redeemer Knights of Columbus GoFundMe Site https://www.gofundme.com/r529xg9w to help us
reach our start up goal of $5,000.
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