Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church www.ctrcc.org facebook.com/CTRSterling 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 [email protected]Parochial Vicar Fr. Mark Moretti [email protected]Parish Administrator Donna M. Ata [email protected]Director of Religious Education Hunter Lillis [email protected]Director of Spanish Religious Education Amelia Silva [email protected]Director of Music Claire M. Schweppe [email protected]Coordinator of Spanish Music Geovani Flores [email protected]Secretary/Assistant to the Administrator Mauricio Carpio [email protected]Secretary Cristina Orellana [email protected]46833 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling, VA 20164 Mass Schedule Saturday Holy Days 5:30 pm - English 8:00 am & 7:30 pm - English 7:00 pm - Spanish 8:30 pm - Spanish Sunday Weekdays 8:00 am, 10:00 am - English Monday - Friday 8:00 am 12:00 Noon - Spanish Saturday 9:00 am 5:30 pm - English Confession Schedule Saturdays 8:00 - 9:00 am - English and Spanish 3:30 - 5:00 pm - English and Spanish
Saturday Holy Days 5:30 pm - English 8:00 am & 7:30 pm - English 7:00 pm - Spanish 8:30 pm - Spanish
Sunday Weekdays 8:00 am, 10:00 am - English Monday - Friday 8:00 am 12:00 Noon - Spanish Saturday 9:00 am 5:30 pm - English
Confession Schedule
Saturdays 8:00 - 9:00 am - English and Spanish 3:30 - 5:00 pm - English and Spanish
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 6 años pueden llamar a la oficina Parroquial de lunes a viernes y contactarse con Cristina Orellana al 703-430-0811.
Groups
Rosary Multilingual Rosary - Monday - Friday mornings after the 8:00 am Mass. First Saturday Rosary - The First Saturday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass a (Blue Army) Multilingual Rosary is prayed in French, Spanish, English and Vietnamese in the main church before the Blessed Sacrament. For more information, please contact Annette Gibson at 703-481-9507.
In English – Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Chapel. For more information, call Diane Kilkeary at 703-430-6228.
In Vietnamese - Saturday at 9:30 am 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 pm Para más información comunicarse con Melvin Cabrera 571-205-8836.
Seniors The CTR Senior Group meets Fridays at 11:30 am 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 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 8:00 – 9:00 am and 3:30 - 5:00 pm in the Guadalupe Chapel.
El Sacramento de Reconciliación se celebra todos los sábados de 8:00 am a 9:00 am y 3:30 pm a 5:00 pm en la Capilla de Guadalupe.
We welcome you to our Parish Commu-nity 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 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 Hunter Lillis. 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.
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 NOTICE Christ the Redeemer will always celebrate morning Masses. 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.
¿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 pm Info.703-406-0791 o 703-216-8319.
Were you married in 1969 or 1994? Then join Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for the 2019 Mass for Jubilarians to be celebrated
on Sunday, October 13th at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St.
Thomas More in Arlington, VA. Please contact Cristina in the
parish office to register no later than September 25th. For more info, visit
www.arlingtondiocese.org/MJM.
The Church is on mission in the world! Called to serve the poor? Commissioned by Christ (CBC) is a Catholic, lay, organization providing mission trip
opportunities to families and adults.
Bánica Spiritual Mission Trip – October 10 - October 14 Commissioned by Christ and the Diocese of Arlington will be hosting a spiritual mission journey to include daily Mass, spiritual talks & reflection, Holy Hour, local outings, visiting homes & chapels that missionaries have worked on, and spending time with the school children. In his message to the Church, Pope Francis declared: “This mission is part of our identity as Christians; it makes us responsible for enabling all men and women to realize their vocation to be adoptive children of the Father, to recognize their personal dignity and to appreciate the intrinsic worth of every human life, from conception until natural death.” Mission Experience Cost: Estimated price per person is $1350 and includes airfare out of Washington DC to/from Santo Domingo, land travel to/from Bánica, room accommodations, meals, travel insurance and CBC t-shirt. Not included are meals on travels days. If you withdrawal your registration, payments will be refunded less $150 CBC processing fee and any non-refundable airline and project fees. Registration now open, https://www.commissionedbychrist.org/event/banica-spiritual-mission-trip-the-church-is-on-mission-in-the-world/.
About Bánica: The Parish of Bánica (Saint Francis of Assisi) belongs to the Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana. In 1991 the Diocese of Arlington entered into agreement with the Bishop of San Juan and adopts the Parish as its own by providing priests, volunteers, and material support. The Parish of Bánica along with the neighboring Parish of Pedro Santana (San José) are in the care of Arlington priests and count over 10,000 people dispersed in over 60 communities.
Nazareth Farms Mission Trip - November 1-5 Join us on mission from November 1-5 to Nazareth Farms, a Catholic community in rural West Virginia. Nazareth Farms transforms lives while serving alongside of their neighbors to address substandard housing by providing home repair. Some people in the community lack the basic necessities of life that we take for granted – electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, and medical care. Led by two CBC leaders and chaplain Fr. Richard Dyer, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, our mission team will assist by providing hands-on help in home rebuilding efforts. Deadline to register is Sept. 15. For more information or to register, go to https://www.commissionedbychrist.org/event/nazareth-farms-mission-trip/ or email [email protected].
APPALOOSA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2019 DISCOUNT
Enjoy three days of roots music and family fun
this Labor Day weekend in the Shenandoah
Valley! Appaloosa is an award winning festival
with a Catholic soul. 5% of all festival profit goes to The Little Sisters of the Poor and there is
Sunday Mass on grounds for all attendees. Kids 12 and under go for FREE.
Our parishioners get 20% off festival tickets! Use promo code MARY at checkout! Enjoy roots music, local craft beer
and fare in the beauty of the Blue Ridge
mountains. For more information visit
www.appaloosafestival.com
Home Visits Father Jaffe and Father Moretti are continuing home visits on the first Friday of every month. Do you know of a loved one or a parishioner who is homebound and could use the visit of a priest for Confession, Anointing of the Sick or Holy Communion? Or do you know someone who could benefit from a visit from our Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist? If so, please call the office at 703-430-0811. A visit will be forthcoming.
All are welcome to borrow a book from our Library located in the Commons Area of Atonement Hall. Books are available on
Spirituality, the Bible, Theology, Sacred Scripture, Saints and also Children’s books. No need to sign any of the books in or out, just simply return them to the basket and we will reshelf it for you. We are also accepting contributions to the Library. Please place your donations of Catholic books in the basket and we will place all approved books on the shelves. We are in special need of Catholic books in Spanish to build up our Spanish Library.
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.
We pray for those who are ill . . .
Virginia Anderson, Carrie Mroczkowski, Josh Moran, Mary Sellers, Joseph Jakabfy, Rose Jakabfy, Dick Schaub, Paul Hinz, Kathryn Karwaki, Larry Lapham, Matthew Salazar, Sergio Morataya, Arthur McCarthy, Jesse Michl, Ramon Bossio, Billie Gore, Chuck Long, Sharon McMonagle, John McMonagle, Maddie Cabatic, Ryan Quinn, Esteban Chicas, Harvesta Williams, Bill Check, Marianne Simms, Roger Hilleary, Katherine Sexton, Jack Lucas Lazatin, Dan Kilkeary, Joyce Shangle, Sonia David, Mary Heimann, John Heitz, Linda Ferraro, Lawrence M. Hicks, Carole Clarke, Joe O’Connor, Carmelo Mendoza, Joanne Kunz, Mirna Pangan, Peter McMahon, Scott Wainner, Tom Mullin, Mary Chris Ata and Henri Cloutier
We pray for those who have died . . . Sergio Enriquez Gonsalez
SVCS. FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED A sign language interpreter is available on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the 5:30 pm 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 pm Mass contact Donna - [email protected]. In the event of inclement weather, text to confirm captioning service:703-501-4320.
READINGS AND MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, August 26 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10
Matthew 23:13-22 8:00 am ● Spec. Int. for Emily Orellana
Tuesday, August 27 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 23:23-26 8:00 am † Joseph Ditaranto, Jr.
Wednesday, August 28 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Matthew 23:27-32 8:00 am † All Souls
Thursday, August 29 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 ● Mark 6:17-29
8:00 am † Phil Hollinger
Friday, August 30 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 ● Matthew 25:1-13
8:00 am ● Parishioners 10:00 am † Dr. Raymond Gagnon
● Special Intention † Rest in Peace
Formed Our parish has subscribed to an 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. Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED: Go to ww.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.
Project Rachel Post-Abortion Healing: 888-456-HOPE or www.helpafterabortion.org Gabriel Project Pregnancy Assistance: 866-444-3553 or www.helpforpregnantwomen.org
Offertory totals not available at this time.
FIRST CORINTHIANS BIBLE STUDY Join CTR's Sunday evening Bible Study this Fall, as we learn about the conflicts of the early Christians in Corinth and relate them to many similar Christian struggles today. We utilize the Great Adventure series of DVDs and workbooks from Ascension Press in our studies. Each weekly video presentation interweaves Church history and Holy Scripture, and a group discussion of the workbook questions follows. All materials are provided by the facilitator, but you must register by September 16th to receive your copies at the first class. It's recommended to bring a Catholic Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church to each session. This series will include an introductory session without homework at the September 29th meeting, followed by 10 more weekly sessions through December 15, 2019. The class runs each Sunday evening from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, and we will not meet Thanksgiving weekend. If you anticipate any conflicts, the facilitator can make online video makeups available for that component of the class. Contact Mary Brett at [email protected] for more information and to register.
13th Annual Diocesan Mass and Reception for Young Adults
All Young Adults (ages 19 -39) are invited to join us for the 13th Annual Diocesan Mass & Reception for Young Adults at 5:30 pm on Saturday, September 7 at our Mother Church - the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The Principal Celebrant of the Mass will be Bishop Burbidge and we invite you to join him at the reception to follow. There will be complimentary beer, wine, and delicious appetizers with live music and salsa lessons/dancing to close the night! Whether you are single, married, or have children – all are welcome. Contact [email protected] for more
IMPORTANT! 2019 Confirmation Retreat
Dates Have Changed.
Instead of having two Confirmation retreats in September,
we will only be having ONE Confirmation Retreat on
Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in Atonement Hall.
We have children registered for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades, but we need teachers! Here’s your chance to say, “Yes,” like Mary! There is no greater reward; no greater need than our children. Please contact Hunter Lillis at [email protected] or call the office: 703-430-0811 ext. 117. Thank you!
English Religious Ed classes begin on Monday and Tuesday, September 9/10. Spanish Religious Ed classes start on Saturday, September 14, as a result please, sign up your family NOW for Fall Classes. Registration forms are available on the credenza in the gathering space. Please stop by the church office M - F from 9:00 – 4:00 or call 703-430-0811 to make an appointment or contact Hunter Lillis at [email protected] or Amelia Silva at [email protected]. We can email you the forms if needed!
Wanted! All 1st graders! If you have 1st graders please enroll them for their first year of Sacramental Preparation! Celebration of 1st Penance and Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion is a two year process! Be sure to enroll your child to begin preparation now to receive Sacraments in 2021.
“Some of these I will take as priests and Levites, says the LORD.” Is God calling you to the priesthood? Call Fr. Michael Isenberg, 703-841-2514, or write [email protected].
Plan for Your Family’s Future Have you made sure your family is taken care of in case the worst happens to you? Have you legally designated guardians for your minor children? Have you made sure you yourself are taken care of in case of sudden disability, or old age? Do you understand the difference between a Will and a Trust, between Long Term Care and Disability Insurance, or between a Medical and a Financial Power of Attorney? Find out what you need to make sure you and your family are protected, all in language you can understand and with an emphasis on Catholic faith choices. Join attorney (and Brother Knight) Paul J. Abraham for a one-hour seminar and discussion on August 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm in CTR Atonement Hall. All parishioners and guests are welcome at this FREE seminar. Enjoy refreshments and take advantage of the free handout materials and the door prize. Please RSVP via email to Ron Anzalone at [email protected] or Howard McCullers at [email protected].
The 2019 Marian Rosary Congress & Pilgrimage will be held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. The Theme is "Behold Your Mother". The Homilist/Celebrant is His Excellency The Most Rev. Archbishop Bernardito C. Auzo and the speakers are Rev. Fr. Jeb Stuart Donelan & Rev. Fr. Joseph Bergida. Visit
A Word from the Pastor… In the 2nd reading today from the Letter to the Hebrews, St. Paul exhorts us, “Do not disdain the discipline of the Lord or lose heart when reproved by Him; for whom the Lord loves, He disciplines.” Have you ever noticed how similar are the words Discipline and Disciple? Discipline means to train or teach someone to obey the rules. Disciple means follower or student of a teacher. Both words come from the Latin “discipulus” (student) or “disciplina” (instruction or knowledge). St. Paul is reminding us that if we are going to be Christ’s followers (disciples), then we must permit Him to instruct us. We do not choose a religion based upon what we want, because then it can never help us to be more than we are… instead in humility we permit our Faith to discipline us, to instruct us, so that we can be formed by it. Then eventually we will become more than we ever imagined. Do not lose heart when being disciplined, corrected or experiencing suffering. For this discipline is a means of formation, helping us to be better disciples of Christ and is a sign that He loves enough to invite us to be even more than we are right now. Discipline leads to Discipleship. To be a disciple means that we are willing to follow another, to be led and formed, instructed in what is true and what is not true. This instruction takes humility, a desire to see things through the eyes of another and the patience to wait to be well taught and instructed. Christ and His Church will lead us to a greater understanding of our Faith and help us to be more faithful disciples, if only we have the humility to be formed and instructed.
Una Palabra del Párroco… En la segunda lectura de hoy de la Carta a los hebreos, San Pablo nos exhorta: “No desprecien la disciplina del Señor ni se desanimen cuando sean reprendidos por Él; a quien el Señor ama, Él lo disciplina.” ¿Alguna vez has notado cuán similares son las palabras Disciplina y Discípulo? Disciplina significa entrenar o enseñar a alguien a obedecer las reglas. Discípulo significa seguidor o alumno de un maestro. Ambas palabras provienen del latín "discipulus" (estudiante) o "disciplina" (instrucción o conocimiento). San Pablo nos recuerda que si vamos a ser seguidores de Cristo (discípulos), debemos permitirle que nos instruya. No elegimos una religión basada en lo que queremos, porque entonces nunca podrá ayudarnos a ser más de lo que somos ... en cambio, con humildad permitimos que nuestra Fe nos discipline, nos instruya, para que podamos ser formados por ella. Luego, eventualmente seremos más de lo que imaginamos. No se desanimen cuando sean disciplinados, corregidos o experimenten el sufrimiento. Porque esta disciplina es un medio de formación, nos ayuda a ser mejores discípulos de Cristo y es una señal de que Él ama lo suficiente como para invitarnos a ser aún más de lo que somos en este momento. La disciplina conduce al discipulado. Ser un discípulo significa que estamos dispuestos a seguir a otro, a ser guiados y formados, instruidos en lo que es verdadero y lo que no es cierto. Esta instrucción requiere humildad, un deseo de ver las cosas a través de los ojos de otro y la paciencia de esperar para ser bien enseñado e instruido. Cristo y su Iglesia nos conducirán a una mayor comprensión de nuestra fe y nos ayudarán a ser discípulos más fieles, si solo tenemos la humildad de dejarnos ser formados e instruidos.
