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St. John Neumann Catholic Church
9000 Warfield Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20886
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 5:00 P.M.
Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:15 A.M., 1:30 P.M. In Spanish
Weekdays: Monday, (Except Holidays)
Wednesday & Friday: 6:30 A.M.
Monday: 12 Noon
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 A.M.
Holy Days: As Announced
Morning Prayer : Monday: 11:45 A.M.
Tuesday - Saturday: 8:45 A.M.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Monday: 11:30 - 11:50 A.M.
Tuesday thru Friday: 8:30 – 8:50 A.M.
Saturday: 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. & 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 12:30 - 1:15 P.M. In Spanish
Easter
April5,2015
Parish Staff
Rev. Joseph Rogers, Pastor
Rev. David Wells, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Peter Sweeney, In Residence
Gene Cummins, Deacon
Michael Davy, Deacon
Carlo Caraballo, Deacon
Mary Lu Hartsell, Director Of
Music & Liturgy
Robert Kirby, Clerk
Luis Marroquin, Spanish Choir Director
Maureen Joseph, Director Of
Religious Formation
M. Cecilia Dayao,
Administrative Assistant, Rel. Form.
Rebecca Felts, Youth Minister
Rebecca Tuban, Executive Assistant
Maria Idoni, Administrative Assistant
Maria Ortiz, Census and Sacramental
Record Clerk
Receptionists
AM-Gloria Fernandez
PM-Steve Castellano
Hector And Norma Ramos,
Maintenance Staff
Beth Smith, Finance Council Chair
Officers of the Pastoral Council:
Rev. Joseph Rogers, Pastor
FIRST FRIDAY:
Exposition and Litany following the
9:00 A.M. Mass
Perpetual Adoration in the Church all day
Reconciliation: 6:30 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.
Mass: 7:30 P.M.
Holy Hour: 8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
Benediction: Following Holy Hour
NOVENA:
Miraculous Medal: Monday after the Noon Mass
St. John Neumann: Thursday after the 9:00
A.M. Mass
ROSARY:
Monday: After the Miraculous Medal Novena
Thursday: After the St. John Neumann
Novena
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday:
After the 9:00 A.M. Mass
BENEDICTION:
After First Friday's Evening Mass
PERPETUAL EUCHARIST ADORATION:
24 hrs. a day – 7 days a week in the
Adoration Chapel, except 1st Fri. in Main
Church. Controlled entry between 9 P.M. and
7 A.M. Contact rectory for more information.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION:
For information about receiving the
Sacraments of BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION
and MARRIAGE, please contact the rectory.
ANOINTING of the SICK
and EUCHARIST to the SICK:
Parishioners unable to attend Mass on the
weekends or who are ill are encouraged to
call the rectory to receive these Sacraments.
RECTORY OFFICE INFORMATION:
Tel: 301-977-5492 • Fax: 301-977-3559
Mailing Address: 8900 Lochaven Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20882-4460
e-mail: info@saintjohnneumann.org
www.saintjohnneumann.org
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Closed Noon - 1:00 P.M. for Lunch
Closed Friday at Noon during June, July
and August
MUSIC MINISTRY OFFICE:
Tel: 301-330-7565—Closed on Friday.
RELIGIOUS FORMATION OFFICE:
Tel: 301-977-7990 • Fax: 301-330-3235
Hours: Sunday and Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
MISSION STATEMENT: United in the love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, We
commit ourselves as a welcoming Catholic community: To worship God in Word and
Sacrament; To learn, live and share our Faith; To serve the vulnerable and the poor
among us; And to reconcile ourselves with God and one another.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Two Fridays before published date, EXCEPT holidays.
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
“LET THE RISEN JESUS ENTER YOUR LIFE!”
- POPE FRANCIS
Dear Saint John Neumann Family and Friends,
ALLELUIA! JESUS IS RISEN!
The power and light of Jesus Christ renew the whole world!
BUT WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
The power and light of Jesus are given to us at Baptism.
In Baptism we enter into the hidden domain of the
Resurrection. For this reason St. Paul tells us, “For you
have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in
God” (Col 3:3). This hiddenness of Christ, his hidden
Lordship as the Risen One, is accessible by the interior
gift of grace. Grace acts within us silently, humbly, gently,
inviting us to love, to forgive, to trust, to believe, to hope,
to sacrifice, to seek Jesus, to listen to Him, to desire,
follow and proclaim Him. The Resurrection is the new
and eternal domain where Christ reigns. His humanity
has been fully divinized. His eternal Love calls us and
draws us to Himself (cf. Jn 12:32). He is always
accessible to us, always present to us: in every time
and language, to every person, family, nation, and
culture. He has entered the domain of indestructible Life,
and “this life” is “the light of the human race” (John 1:4).
“SO, FATHER, HOW DO WE FOLLOW THE RISEN
JESUS?”
Two years ago as he celebrated his first Easter as our
newly elected Holy Father, Pope Francis shared with us a
spiritual path to live each day in the light and joy of the
Resurrection:
“Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome
him as a friend, with trust: he is life! If up till
now you have kept him at a distance, step
forward. He will receive you with open arms. If
you have been indifferent, take the risk: you
won’t be disappointed. If following him seems
difficult, don’t be afraid, trust him, be
confident that he is close to you, he is with you
and he will give you the peace you are looking
for and the strength to live as he would have
you do.”
For those of us who are baptized, trusting in Jesus
includes returning to confession. My dear brothers and
sisters, if there is anything in your life that you need to
bring before the Risen Lord, anything in need of being
reconciled with Him and His Church, do not be afraid to
make a good confession. There, in the Sacrament of
Reconciliation, it is the risen Jesus who forgives us and
gives us His peace. In fact, next Sunday we will celebrate
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, a day dedicated to God’s power to
forgive our sins and restore us to new life. We will have
confessions at 12:30PM and 3PM and a Mass particularly
dedicated to the feast at 3:30PM. If you have been away
from the Church, why not come next Sunday?
“Confession? But, Father, I don’t remember the
prayers, and my sins are too big to be forgiven.”
Don’t worry about the prayers or even your sins.
As priests we are overjoyed to help you with the prayers
and to share with you the gift of Divine Mercy. No sin is
EASTER SUNDAY
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too big for Jesus to forgive. Come with your heart
open. Jesus does not condemn you. His Pierced Heart
is open for you. His power and light – His Blood and
Water – are given to us in His Mercy. “Let the risen
Jesus enter your life!” Happy Easter!
In the Heart of Mary,
Mother of the Risen Lord,
Fr. Joe
Once again, we are hosting the sale of various religious items
(Images of the Virgin Mary, Bibles, Catechisms, Rosaries, Rosary
Bracelets, Prayer Books, St. Benedict Rosary and Bracelets, etc.) on
Sat., April 25, at the 5PM Mass & Sun., April 26 after all of the
Masses. The proceeds from the sale of the items will go to support
this year's picnic. We plan to host another "all Masses sale"
sometime in May. As Father Joe has said, "Not only is this of benefit
to the picnic, but I think the religious items sales fill a void for
Catholic gifts and sacramentals that the parishioners are grateful is
filled, especially as First Communions, and Confirmations are
approaching." It is also a great way to enhance your Catholic faith,
evangelize, and educate. Our Priests and Deacons will be available to
Bless items purchased. During the sale, we will also sell $1 Raffle
tickets for the Statue of Virgin of Rosa Mystica (19" high). These
proceeds also benefit the picnic. This beautiful image represents a
Marian devotion for all male and female institutes, religious orders,
and secular priests. Those who venerate through prayer to the Virgin
of Rosa Mystica will have protection, there will be an increase of
spiritual vocations, few betrayed vocations, and great sanctity
among the servants of God. Raffle day will be Sun., May 10th,
Mother's Day.
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
Schools, Other Parishes and Beyond . . .
Monthly Reflections for Men and for Women-Take time
out of busy schedule and find something differing. Each
session includes: Mass, guided meditations, opportunity for
confession and a delicious meal. No reservations required to
attend. Suggested donations: $10 per person. Reflections for Men
offered the first Wednesday of each month, 7-9:30pm.
Reflections for Women offered twice on the fourth Wednesday:
Morning session: 9:45 am -12:30 pm/Evening session: 7-9:45
PM. Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center, 7007 Bradley Blvd.,
Bethesda, MD 20817. Info: www.ourladyofbethesda.org or 301365-0612.
Catholic Student Center @ University of Maryland
50th Anniversary Bulletin Announcement: Current and
former Catholic Terps, friends, & family are invited to the 50th
Anniversary Celebration of The Catholic Student Center at the
University of Maryland on Saturday, April 25th. This fun and
family-friendly event begins with Mass at 5pm, followed by a pig
roast, BBQ dinner, raffle items and much more! Tickets are
required. Visit CatholicTerps.org for info.
POPE FRANCIS’ INTENTIONS
April 2015 - http://www.apostleshipofprayer.org/
Universal: That people may learn to respect creation and
care for it as a gift of God.
Evangelization: That persecuted Christians may feel the
consoling presence of the Risen Lord and the solidarity of
all the Church.
The Apostleship of Prayer receives monthly prayer
intentions from the Holy Father and urges Christians
throughout the world to unite in prayer for those
intentions. The reflections above seek to illuminate the
Holy Father's concerns in the context of the daily readings
and feasts. As always, please keep these intentions in your
heart as you read and pray.
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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PARISH HIGHLIGHTS
For full Parish Calendar see website: www.saintjohnneumann.org
2015 Annual Jubilarian Mass-Cardinal Donald Wuerl
celebrates the annual Jubilarian Mass honoring couples
married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 51+ years on Sunday,
June 21, 2015 at 2:00pm at the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Names of jubilarians
need to called in to Maria Idoni by Friday, April 10th.
Food Drive-Coming up April 11/12 and the food is to be
brought back the weekend of April 18/19.
SJN Book Club-Join us as we read and discuss Grunt
Padre about Servant of God Fr. Vincent Capodanno, MM, a
Naval/Marine Corps chaplain killed in 1967 while serving in
Vietnam, whose cause for the canonization was opened in
2006. We will meet Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Rectory basement meeting room to discuss the "holiness
and heroism" of this "priest for everyone, Catholic and nonCatholic alike" and reflect on what makes a person
saintly. For further info, call Tony Bosnick 301-977-7017 or
Mike Duggan 301-947-0706. All are welcome.
MARIAN DEVOTION: Maria Rosa Mystica-St. John
Neumann Church has started this devotion on March 25th
for families, the priesthood and consecrated life by way of
enthroning the pilgrim statue of the Rosa Mystica in the
homes of the parishioners (English, Spanish and French
speaking) as per their request. Sign-up sheet is available in
the lobby.
The SJN Men’s Group is having a Bake Sale! April 11th &
12th to support of the parish picnic. Sign-up in the Lobby to
bake for them this weekend.
Divine Mercy Sunday Masses
Sunday April 12th
8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, *11:30
11:30 AM Eng.
1:30 PM (Spanish), **3:30 Bi-lingual
*Please note the 11:15 AM Mass has
been changed to 11:30 AM. We will return
to our regular schedule next weekend.
** Divine Mercy Celebration. Confession
will be offered at 12:30 & 3:00 PM.
Pray the Rosary for the Priests in Your Life-When
praying the rosary, offer the first decade for the priest who
baptized you, the second for the priest who gave you First
Communion, the third for the bishop who confirmed you,
the fourth for the priest who witnessed your marriage or
the bishop who ordained you (or will do so in the future),
and the fifth decade for the priest who will anoint you at
your death.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS AND MASS INTENTIONS
APRIL 5-APRIL 12
Sunday
Apr-5
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
Monday
Apr-6
6:30 AM
Tuesday
Apr-7
9:00 AM
Wednesday Apr-8
6:30 AM
Thursday
Apr-9
9:00 AM
Friday
Apr-10
6:30 AM
Saturday
Sunday
Apr-11
9:00 AM
Apr-12
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
EASTER SUNDAY
Easter Sunday
Bill Varrieur
The Sharfinski Family
Victor A. Schingo
NO AM MASS
Mk 11:1-10 / Is 50:4-7 / Phil 2:6-11 / Mk 14:1--15:47
Psalter I or II
1:30 PM For the People
Acts 2:14,22-23 / Mt 28:8-15
Noon Courtney Lenaburg
Acts 2:36-41 / Jn 20:11-18
Flaviano Tanassio
John Roeder
Acts 3:1-10 / Lk 24:13-35
9:00 AM Gloria Varrieur
Acts 3:11-26 / Lk 24:35-48
Joseph Fisher
Emil Livi
Elsa Gladys Arevalo
Divine Mercy Sunday
Flaviano Tanassio
Thomas Ferris
Donald Ryan
Acts 4:1-12 / Jn 21:1-14
9:00 AM Michael Blanche
Acts 4:13-21 / Mk 16:9-15
5:00 PM Stanley Kogut
Acts 4:32-35 / 1Jn 5:1-6 / Jn 20:19-31
Psalter II
1:30 PM
For the People
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
Harald 301.926.7014 Susan 301.926.8335
“You loved me from all eternity, therefore you
created me. You loved me after you had made me,
therefore you became man for me. You loved me after
you became man for me, therefore you lived and died for
me, therefore you rose again for me.
“You loved me after you had risen for me, therefore
you went to prepare a place for me. You loved me after
you had gone to prepare a place for me, therefore you
came back to me.
“You loved me after you came back to me, therefore
you desired to enter into me and be united to me.
“This is the meaning of the Blessed Sacrament. You
loved me after you had died for me. The mystery of
love.” (Archbishop Goodier)
“I am the Resurrection and the Life” (Jn 11:25)
Regular adorers are needed for the following time:
Wednesday, 2 pm–3 pm
TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE COMPLETE A CARD
JOIN US IN PRAYING THE ROSARY FOR ADORATION
ON MONDAYS AT 7 PM IN THE PARENTING ROOM
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Schools, Other Parishes and Beyond . . .
Living Everyday with Passion and Purpose–By
Matthew Kelly-St John Neumann is honored to cosponsor Matthew Kelly (international speaker and author
who has dedicated his life to helping people become the–
best version of themselves) at a speaking engagement.
Date: Friday, April 17 . Time: 7 PM. Place: St Peter’s
Catholic Church, 2900 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, Olney,
MD. Matthew Kelly, invites us all to identify God's voice in
our lives and the specific purpose for which we've been
created. He inspires attendees to apply the genius of
Catholicism to every aspect of our lives including prayer &
spirituality, work, dating & marriage, personal finances,
health & well-being, parenting, and community
involvement. Matthew Kelly, and musician, Eliot Morris,
have prepared a unique message inspired by God and the
teachings of the Church that promises to radiate in your
life. Consider most people take more time to plan their
annual vacation than they do to discover the voice of God
and His plan for their life. Tickets are $39.00 per person
and only available via the internet. Seats are going quickly
and the show is expected to be a sellout. Use this link to
order your tickets today. http://cart.dynamiccatholic.com/
Passion-and-Purpose-Live-Olney-MD-p/pppm041715.htm
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL #12127
Tom Firestone, Grand Knight
tf6687@aol.com
Mark your Calendars!
5/16-17 Yard Sale-Neumann House, (Advance help is
needed, Please contact Knight Michael May 301-253-6701).
Drop off of items anytime at the Neumann House.
EASTER SUNDAY
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APRIL 5, 2015
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Maureen Joseph, 301-977-7990
www.saintjohnneumann.org
For info on SJN Religious Formation or our Sacramental
Preparation Programs and Events for Children and Adults
(R.C.I.C. or R.C.I.A.), visit our website:
www.saintjohnneumann.org. Click on Religious Formation.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE
For the Domestic Church
Worldwide Marriage Encounter-Are you looking to
put Christ in your marriage? Deepen your
communication, rekindle your romance and renew your
sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage
Encounter weekend in the Archdiocese of Washington on
April 17-19, 2015 in Rockville, MD For info and apply
online visit; wwme.org, or call 301-541-7007, or email;
applications@welovematrimony.org.
2015 World Meeting of Families-Sept. 22-27, Phi.,
PA hosting the 8th Meeting. Expected to draw a
worldwide audience. Since its inception by Pope St. John
Paul II, it has sought to strengthen the sacred bonds of
family across the globe. Sponsored by the Holy See’s
Pontifical Council for the Family. Event takes place every
three years, each meeting has a theme. Theme is “The
Gospel of the Family, Resource of Humanity,” to
emphasize the good news of the family and its intrinsic
value to the good of society. Pope Francis will attend.
Info: www.WorldMeeting2015.org or www.archphila.org.
Three to Get Married Marriage Preparation
Weekends- Upcoming dates: Apr 23-26, May 7-10, May
21-24, Jun 18-21 Are You Ready? You’re not just planning
a wedding, you’re preparing for a lifetime. Our marriage
prep course is an intensive preparation experience true to
the teachings of the Catholic Church. Convenient oneweekend schedule. FOCCUS Inventory included. $285
per couple. Registration required.
www.ourladyofbethesda.org 301-365-0612.
Weekends fill up, so reserve your spot now!
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Schools, Other Parishes and Beyond . . .
Gabriel Network’s 20th Anniversary Gala-Sat., May 2 ,
6:30-10PM at Knights of Columbus Rosensteel Hall, 9707
Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Join us as we share stories
from our twenty-year history that will warm your hearts and
inspire you to breathe even more life into our vital mission.
Register visit gabrielnetwork.org or call 800-264-3565 x 301.
Mary of Nazareth School
Our Parish School
Have you been thinking about a Catholic education for your
child? Mary of Nazareth School has openings in
Kindergarten and First grade for the 2015-2016 school
year. Please consider visiting us for a tour of our beautiful
facilities and to discuss our curriculum. For more info
about our school, visit our website:
www.maryofnazareth.org. To schedule a tour of the school,
contact Mrs. Maryellen Weir at
mweir@maryofnazareth.org. We look forward to seeing you.
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH
PRO-LIFE NEWS
Grace Morrison-Contact
240-997-5403
Committee Chair –Open
Late-Term Abortion Clinic - Join SJN parishioners on
Mondays from 8-10 AM on Wisteria Drive in Germantown
to pray. Over 200 babies have been saved by the Lord’s
grace and many prayers. For directions and to view the
movie trailer documenting this pro-life effort go to:
www.PrayForGermantown.com
Project Rachel Ministry, sponsored by the Archdiocese of
Washington, is hosting support groups for women who have
feelings of shame, guilt, sadness and other difficult emotions,
over their abortion experience. The support groups are
forming in various locations. Info, Julia Shelava 301-8534565. ProjectRachel@adw.org All contacts are confidential.
"It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you
may live as you wish."
~ Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
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AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE CONT’D
Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center:
7007 Bradley Blvd., Beth., MD 20817. Info 301-365-0612.
Spiritual Exercises Weekends-Experience the
Person of Christ! Experience Spiritual Exercises!
Register: www.ourladyofbethesda.org. Or call.
Spiritual Exercises for Men:
Jun 5-7 / Price: $190 per person
Jul 31- Aug 2 / Price: $190 per person
Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Women:
May 1-3 / Price: $180 per person
Jun 25-28 / Price: $270 per person
Yard Sale: June 13th @ Rt. 355 and Desellum, (across from St.
Martin of Tours Church in Gaithersburg, sponsored by St.
Martin's Women of Prayer.) Rain date: June 20th.
Rosary Tour-Easter Sunday, April 5 at local abortion facilities.
Contact Bill Luksic, 301-929-1240 or bluksic1@verizon.net
The Visitation Academy STEM Career Inspiration Fair
– elementary and middle school students welcome! Saturday,
April 18 2-4 pm. Give your daughters the opportunity to
participate in fun, interactive STEM activities. Exhibitors
include aviation, medical, engineering, IT, science + research
professionals, and more! The only all-girls Catholic school in
the Frederick area, Visitation Academy welcomes students of all
denominations from PreK 3 – 8th grade. Currently accepting
applications for enrollment to all grades. Call today for a tour of
our beautiful, historic 3.4 acre campus in downtown Frederick.
301.662.2814 or www.thevisitationacdemy.org.
More Travel-Discover the historic beauty and rich faith of our
Catholic heritage this Fall, Sept 29-Oct. 8, with a tour of English
cathedrals. Enjoy an unforgettable exploration of preReformation Catholic England in Canterbury and Wells, Oxford
and London and other scenic cities. Travel with Capuchin
Father Francis Russo. $4699 per person. For more
information, contact: 202-529-2188. Email:
francisxrusso@gmail.com.
The Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County
would like to invite you to our April Networking Breakfast. The
speaker is Doug Duncan, former Montgomery County Executive
and current CEO of Leadership Greater Washington. The cost is
$20 for pre-registered guests and $30 on the day of the event.
Register at www.cbnmc.org. Come, join us for networking at
Timpano's Italian Chophouse, 12021 Rockville Pike on Friday,
April 10th, from 7:30am-9:00am.
EASTER SUNDAY
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APRIL 5, 2015
LITURGY AND MUSIC
Mary Lu Hartsell, 301-330-7565
mlhartsell@saintjohnneumann.org
All of the musicians, the Handbell Ringers, the SJN
Choir, the Children’s Choir, the Spanish Choir, the
cantors, the instrumentalists (including violin, trumpet,
timpani) have done an heroic job of keeping up with and
singing and playing the liturgies this week. Thank you all
for making our liturgies so elegantly beautiful.
Jesus Christ is risen today first appeared in German
and Bohemian manuscripts of the 14th century before it
was translated in “Lyra Davidica”. It is made up of a
series of short one-liners which are easy to remember
and which tell the Easter story quickly and easily. With
its Alleluias it is a favorite Easter hymn.
Venantius Honorius Fortunatus, author of Hail thee,
festival day, was a poet and singer who settled at
Poitiers under the influence of Queen Rhadegunda who
made him Bishop of Poitiers in 599. The original had
110 lines of poetry on the Resurrection, and was an
Easter poem not designed for singing. It is one of the
first writings to compare Easter to spring and the
renewal of nature. During the Middle Ages various
sections were used for processionals on festival days,
using lines 39 and 40 (“Hail thee, festival day”) as a
refrain just as we do today.
This is the feast of victory for our God (FESTIVAL
CANTICLE) is a paraphrase, by John W. Arthur, of
Revelation 5:12-13, which scholars believe was originally
a very early Christian hymn. The antiphon, sung at the
beginning of the hymn and after each verse, affords
immediate involvement by all, even if they don’t have
books!
Other hymns which you’ve sung during Holy Week
and are common to the season include:
The theme of In the cross of Christ I glory was
suggested by Galatians 6:14 (“But God forbid that I
should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ.”) The author, John Bowring, claimed to know
200 languages and to speak 100. At one time he was
Governor of Hong Kong. History is littered with
civilizations and empires which have risen and fallen,
but the cross has outlived them all. The cross also has
deep meaning for us personally, giving us peace and joy
in times of crises and disappointments.
The Pange lingua gloriosi was written by Thomas
Aquinas in 1263, when Pope Urban IV asked him to write
the office for the new feast of Corpus Christi. The hymn
is used at the vespers of the feast and at Eucharistic
processions of Corpus Christi and Holy Thursday. The
tune, PANGE LINGUA GLORIOSI (Mode III) is the
traditional chant for this text in the Roman rite.
In “The Companion to the Hymnal” Dr. Fred Gealy
wrote, “The poignancy of [Were you there when they
crucified my Lord?] is most deeply felt when one
remembers that the Negro, having seen lynched bodies
on the ‘tree,’ easily identified himself with his crucified
Lord. Spirituals generally interpret the biblical stories
rather than recount them. The singer stands in the midst
of the event and . . . finds himself at the foot of the
cross.”
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH
VOCATIONS
St. John Paul the Great Vocations Society
Mary Beth de Ribeaux, Ribeaux@alumni.cmu.edu
Upcoming Events for High School Young Men
Quo Vadis Excursion April 19 – This fun day will include
a hike on Sugarloaf Mountain, Mass, lunch, a talk, and
dinner. Round-trip bus transportation is available on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Contact Traci O’Neill at
oneillt@adw.org or call 202-636-9020 to reserve a spot.
Quo Vadis Camp runs July 19-22 at St. Mary’s Seminary,
Emmitsburg, MD, and will include prayer, talks, sports,
recreation and social time with priests and seminarians from
the Archdiocese of Washington. Register and read more
information at http://www.dcpriest.org/events/all-vocation
-events#high-school.
Pray for Vocations with Us! Noticed a group of women
gathering to pray together in front of the altar right after
Mass each Sunday? Be a “spiritual mother” for vocations
with us! Following the example of the mothers of Lu
Monferrato, Italy, in the 1800s, the John Paul the Great
Vocations Society of SJN invites all women of the parish –
not just mothers, but any woman, married or single, of any
age with a heart for vocations – to pray together after any
Mass. After the mothers of Lu started praying together,
offering up their Communion on the First Sunday of the
month, & spent an hour per week in Adoration, their small
town was blessed with 323 vocations to the priesthood and
religious life. “Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out
laborers…” (Mt. 9:38)
VOCATIONS PRAYER
O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine,
All praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine.
(3x’s)
Dear Lord Jesus,
with Mary, Your Mother, as my model,
grant me the graces I need to live as a good Christian
and to guide these children always to do what is right,
so that I may someday receive the grace
to be allowed to give you a holy priest
or a child You call to the consecrated life
in service of Your Church.
These children were Yours before they were ours –
I give them to You according to Your Holy Will.
Grant that many religious vocations may come forth
from our parish. Amen
Young people of the world, hear the voice of
Christ! Hear His voice and follow Him!”
~ Pope Saint John Paul
OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS
March 28th-March 29th
Information not available at time of print.
Second Collection Coming Up:
April 5– Maintenance Fund & Easter
April 12-Poor Box
We thank you for your generosity!
EASTER SUNDAY
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APRIL 5, 2015
SOCIAL CONCERNS
The Pantry at St. Martin’s–Distribution numbers for
the week ending 23 & 28 March will be provided next week.
Thank you for helping us help others in this time of
continued great need! If you are donating food, bring it to
one of the weekend Masses so it can be taken to the pantry
that weekend. Do not bring food during the week! Once
again-NO PERISHABLE food. Thank you. THE COUNTY
BAG TAX cuts bag donations. Any passed on to us will
reduce the amount we have to buy keep up the distribution!
Are you donating food in the bags? Please double both
plastic and paper bags to keep them from tearing, so that we
can re-use them for the distribution.
St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) a
Catholic lay organization that follows the spirit of
our patron St. Vincent de Paul to serve Christ
through serving those living in poverty. Assistance
or info: 301-525-3909. For further info contact
Alice at 301-448-8113 or redalice2006@gmail.com. “Today
as we celebrate the feast of Easter we find the challenge of
also seeing and believing the resurrection that comes
through our own lives of self-sacrifice which brings new life
to others. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will
show the love of the Risen Christ by bringing your love to
those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread. May
you have the rich blessings of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ!”
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Exposition of the Holy Shroud of Turin, Italy is
scheduled between April 19 & June 24, 2015. The last
exposition was in 2010 and the next viewing will be in 2025.
Please join us for a rare opportunity to view the burial cloth
of Christ on April 21 to 30, 2015. Miraculous cures have been
attributed to the Holy Shroud which has been verified many
times by world renown scientists over the centuries. $3589
per person/double room from New York JFK or Newark
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airfare from your home city. "FIRST COME-FIRST
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email jimadair@thecatholictour.com for more info, Itinerary
and reservation forms.
Catholic Cruise to Bermuda- 7-nights on Holland
America Veedam with Fr. James Shaugnessy. Out of Boston,
Massachusetts. May 2nd- May 9th. Port of call: Hamilton.
Prices begin at $1934 for two passengers-includes all port
fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of $200 per
person by April 20th will reserve your cabin. Space limited.
Contact Doug or Eileen 860-399-1785 or
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Catholic Cruise to Alaska– 7 nights on Holland America
Westerdam with Fr. Leo Prengaman. Out of Seattle,
Washington. May 2nd-May 9th. Ports of call: Juneau,
Alaska; Glacier Bay; Sitka, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska:
Victoria. British Columbia. Prices begin at $2004 for two
passengers-includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass
Offered. Deposits of $250 per person by April 20th
reserves your cabin. Space limited. Contact Doug or Eileen
Doug@CatholicCruisesandTours.com or 860-399-1785.
Catholic Cruise to Alaska-Another date, Sept. 12th-19th
with Fr. John Soltis. Prices begin at $2316. Deposit $350 per
person By? (no date given). Otherwise, same deal/ports of
call as listed above. Contact Doug or Eileen for info (above).
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH
FELLOWSHIP AND GROUPS
The 50+ Club-The 50+ Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of the
month from Sept. to May at 11 AM. New members are always
welcome to join in fellowship, charitable works, and
recreational activities. Info-Rose Acuff, 301-963-1457 or
racuff1@comcast.net.
All Africans of SJN are invited for fellowship and prayer. Info:
Aimée Ntumba 240-463-3895; a_ntumba@yahoo.com
SJN Book Club-Tony Bosnick 301-977-7017 or Mike Duggan 301-9470706.
Bereavement Group-First Wednesday of the month after 9AM Mass
in the Parish Center. Contact Rosemarie ralunn1937d@gmail.com
Coffee Social-Held the 2nd Thursday every month from Sept. to
May, in the "Parish Center" following 9 AM Mass. All ages invited to
meet and greet while partaking of various beverages and
refreshments. No cost or obligation to attend. Join us & meet other
members of the Parish. Questions? Jane Young 301-208-3550.
Evangelization team-Meet once a month, 2nd Thursday
evening. Time: 8-9 PM. Green Room of the Parish Center. InfoSteve: stevecastellano@gmail.com.
Ladies Prayer & Fellowship—All women invited for prayer,
study, and fellowship on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday evenings
through mid May, from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Blue Room.
Experience the Holy Spirit enkindling your relationship with
Jesus, Our Lady, the scriptures, and your Catholic faith. Linda
Boyle C: 301-785-2616 H: 301-963-2166.
The Legion of Mary-association of lay people who, in the
Spirit of Our Blessed Mother Mary, seek to bring people closer
to Our Lord Jesus Christ and increase the faith and holiness of
her members. Meetings: Blue Room, every Sunday 9:15 AM. All
welcome. Info:www.legionofmary.com
**Lighthouse CD- Promo Code for SJN is: 101861
Men’s Fellowship Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Sat. of each
month from 7:15-8:30AM at Neumann House. Resource: “The
Deceiver-Our Struggle With Satan, “by Fr. Livio Fanzanga. Next
meeting: April 4. Chap 11: The Temptation of Jesus in the desert.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration prayer group meets
Monday nights at 7PM in the Parenting Room.
Pray For Priests group meets Saturday mornings at 8AM in
the Parenting Room.
Prayer Network– To join or to have someone placed on the
Network. Contact Carmine & Mary Castellano 301-987-6615 or
cccthree33@comcast.net
Vocations committee meeting- 2nd Sunday of the month.
Youth Groups-Becca Felts, 301-977-3875 or
rfelts@saintjohnneumann.org
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High School Youth Group-every Tuesday evening from 7-9 in
the Parish Center. All high schooler’s welcome. Learn about
Morality, meet new people, play games and enjoy delicious snacks.
Come check us out!
Middle School Youth Group-third Friday of each month from
7-9 PM. Come for fun games, some catechesis, snacks, and a
chance to make new friends. All sixth, seventh, and eighth graders
welcome!” Email Becca to receive emails for either Youth Group.
Yarn Angels–1st Wed. from Oct-May, in PC they knit/crochet
hats for ladies undergoing chemotherapy at Mont. General and
Georgetown Hospitals and various other places. Contact
Barbara Oliveri Rizzo at 301-963-4640.________________
Mass Near Abortion Clinic-On most Saturday mornings,
when a priest is available, Mass is celebrated in the office next
to the abortion clinic in Germantown with confident faith that
the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist must have a
profound effect. If you would like to be an email list to receive
notice about when Mass is scheduled, please send email to Mary
Beth de Ribeaux, ribeaux@alumni.cmu.edu.
EASTER SUNDAY
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APRIL 5, 2015
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Tom Potter
Angela Murphy
Jean Buck
Greg Dillon*1/16
Magdalena Horvath
Hugh Andrew*7/10
Vincent DiMarzio
Maureen Kimber
Steven Selthoffer
Adrianne Hope
Dorothy Strausbaugh
Joe Szymusiak
Gabe Singer
William Morris
Cubby LaHood* 6/8
Fr. Alejandro Diaz
Jeanette White
Robin Field
Chuck Connolly
Elise Connolly *6/12
Viviane Hannah Burrows
Sr. Marie de Chantal
Don Geddes
Mario Escobar
Fr. Francis Martin
Lyn Albrecht
Jim Childs
Judy Rogers
Rufus Rogers
Bill Royce
Theresa McKinney
Madeline Varrieur *9/2
Leo Blair 9/30
James Franklin Allen
Bob Dimes
Philip Calder
Mary Gentile
Anthony McShea
Della Kogut
Amal Cicatelli
Bella Cicatelli
Pat Ruppert
Ian Perez
Robert Studley
Jackson Gilmore
Fr. John Clark
Elijah Sanchez
Evelyn Ortiz
Kurtz Family
Stephen Martino
Sarah Parrocha
Msgr. Mike Fisher
Bill Kushner
Alfreda Eli Athiogbey
Carol Cobbler
Eugene Lobo
August Hanshew
Rebecca Marie Allen
Jack Rush
Individuals will remain on the Sick list for two months,
unless the Rectory is contacted for the name to be
re-listed or if name needs to be removed.
Please remember to notify the rectory when you or a family member
is admitted to the hospital. We can then include the person’s name
on our sick list. Any elderly or homebound parishioners who would
like to receive communion or Anointing of the Sick, please call the
rectory and leave your name, address and phone number.
RELIC OF ST. JOHN NEUMANN
4/5 Pauline Zekeng
4/12 Seconde Nkundizanye
4/19 Aimee Nutumba
4/26 Anita Gisbert
Return the relic to the Sacristy by 11:00 am the following
Sunday morning. Pick-up by the next recipient is by
noon on the same day.
If you would like to have the relic in your home,
the Sign-up sheet can be found in the foyer of the church.
PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
O Prince of Peace, we humbly ask your protection for all our
men and women in military service. Give them Unflinching
courage to defend with honor, dignity and
devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil.
Amen.
Parishioners-Deployed
Christopher Jensen, USAF
Michael Osborne, USAF
PVT 1stCL Stone Koffi USMC
1stLt Joseph Bosnick USMC
PRAY THE ROSARY
DAILY FOR PEACE
Family of Parishioners
SSG Jeremy Brown US
Sean Ryan Cannizzo USAF
2LT Patrick Durkin USMC
Lt Cdr Erik Kenny USN
CPL Jared McGowan USMC
Joshua Rivera USN
LT COL Ralph Skeba USA
SGT Stephen Spalding USA
SPC Mark Collins USA
PVT 1 cl Edwin A. Kent USMC
SGT Peter Hafer, USA
ENS Blake Rademaker USN
Cpt. Paul Dwyer, USA
CPL Hunter Ward USMC
EOD2 Justin Brown, USN
LT Shane Durkin USN
Please let us know if any other parishioners or family
members have been deployed or when they come home!
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