Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

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-...
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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. Caruso 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

NOVEMBER 27, 2016 First Sunday of Advent

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 Ramón Dominguez 571-279-4417.

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. Page 2

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.

We are excited to announce that 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.

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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.

CTR BLOOD DRIVE— SATURDAY, DEC. 3, 7AM-12:30PM Christmas tree--$40 Gifts for family and friends--$100 Gift of Life for three people— PRICELESS! The worst shortages of all blood types occur during the summer and winter holidays. Our previous blood drive in August only collected 28 units—our lowest drive of 2016 so far (our highest was 57—woo hoo!). Please sign up to donate this weekend, Nov. 26-27 after mass. Or for your convenience, you can sign up online: www.inovabloodsaves.org. For specific questions about travel or medical restrictions, please call an INOVA donor advocate: 571-434-3628. For general questions or more information about donating, contact Michele Hawes: 703-444-5136/[email protected]. Or, check out the CTR website www.ctrcc.org for donation information under the Get Involved tab.

SIMBANG GABI FILIPINO ADVENT MASS A CTR tradition since 2000, Simbang Gabi returns for its 17th year on Tuesday, December 20. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Randy Gonzalez and Fr. Frank Eldridge. A pot luck reception will follow the mass. Families attending are asked to bring a dish to share with others. In addition, the assistance of our parish community is greatly needed to make this annual Advent celebration a success. Next weekend, stop by the Atonement Hall Commons Area where volunteers will be available after all masses for food and committee sign-up or to answer your questions. Or you can contact CTR's Filipino Ministry directly at [email protected] or call 703-4042654. 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.

READINGS AND MASS INTENTIONS Monday, November 28 Isaiah 4:2-6 ● Matthew 8:5-11 8:00 a.m. † Phero Rene Dussol

Tuesday, November 29 Isaiah 11:1-10 ● Luke 10:21-24 8:00 a.m. –Spec. Int. of Connie Perry

Wednesday, November 30 Romans 10:9-18 ● Matthew 4:18-22 8:00 a.m. – Spec. Int. of Joyce Shangle

Thursday, December 1 Isaiah 26:1-6 ● Matthew 7:21, 24-27 8:00 a.m. –Spec. Int. of Douglas Sanchez Friday, December 2 Isaiah 29:17-24 ● Matthew 9:27-31 8:00 a.m. † Gilbert Perkins

Saturday, December 3 Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26

Matthew 9:35—10:1, 5-8 9:00 a.m. – Spec. Int. of Lucia My Nguyen

5:30 p.m. † Marie Drake Sunday, December 4 Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,12-13, 17 Matthew 3:1-12 10:00 a.m. – Parishioners

5:30 p.m. † Lois M. Pessagno 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. Thank you!

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL . . .

Save the Date Meal Packaging at Christ the Redeemer March 25, 2017 Please mark your calendars

Nancy Carver, Irene Skoff, Virginia Anderson, Jojo Inventor, Bernard Terry, Julie Ware, Carrie Mroczkowski, Martha Maynard, Jodi Gadient, Josh Moran, Mary Sellers, Joseph Jakabfy, Rose Jakabfy, Dick Schaub, Paul Hinz, Rick Kaplar and Kathryn Karwaki

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED . . . Page 3

Offertory totals not available at this time. New Offertory Commitment begins today. Thank you for your generous support of the parish. Next week’s second collection is for Renovation & Renewal. 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!

LINK FOOD COLLECTION LINK is depending on CTR to feed the hungry this Christmas. Please bring your nonperishable food items to Atonement Hall after all the Masses the weekends of December 3/4 and December 10/11. Cash or check donations are always appreciated and will be used to purchase perishable goods as well as grocery gift cards and can be given to a LINK volunteer or placed under the door of the parish office. The top 10 needs are canned tuna, canned meat, boxed rice/pasta side dishes, canned fruit, tomato products including pasta sauce, packaged potato products, bagged dry beans, jelly and soup. For more information on LINK volunteer opportunities please log on to www.linkagainsthunger.org. Thank you. PLEASE ATTEND OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: THE NATIVITY STORY DECEMBER 9, 7:00 PM

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 Caruso, Music Director, 703-430-0811 ext. 123, or [email protected] All are invited to join CTR’s Adult, Youth, and Children’s choirs for a festival of Advent hymns, songs, and readings on Sunday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. Come join the choir s in preparing our minds and hearts for the coming of the Christ child! Page 4

The K-6 Religious Education students will present the 4th Annual CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: THE NATIVITY STORY for Christ the Redeemer Parish! From the annunciation, to the journey of the wise men, our students will present the story of Christ’s birth. Music Director Claire Caruso will accompany the community in song, along with a Pageant Choir. Each family is asked to bring a dozen cookies to share for the reception after the Pageant, and canned food to donate to LINK. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our celebration of the Nativity Story! Please join us in singing carols as we journey to the meaning of Christ’s coming into the world and into our hearts!

GIVING TREE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Giving Tree continues this weekend and runs through Dec. 11th. Volunteer s ar e needed to make this annual project a great success. This is a great opportunity to help families in our county have a more blessed and fruitful Christmas. For more information or to volunteer, please call Julie Wainner at 202-8413477. CATHOLIC CHARITIES

The 2016 Annual Christmas Collection for Catholic Charities is Coming Up! Your Generosity is Deeply Appreciated! As you think about the many blessings you and your family have been granted over this year, please consider making a special year-end sacrificial gift to support Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington through the Annual Christmas Collection for Catholic Charities – look for a special insert/contribution envelope in parish bulletin next weekend that announces the collection will take place December 10/11. To make a donation online, please go to www.ccda.net. Thank you.

INITIATION RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” On this First Sunday of Advent, we are asked to focus on the presence of light in the world. Light assists us in viewing where God is and enables us to seek him. In contrast, darkness obscures this and leads us astray into activities we would be ashamed to be seen doing in the light of day. In today’s Gospel, Jesus is even more emphatic about how revelatory the immanence of God is. Because we know neither the day nor even the exact hour when God will appear, he challenges us to stay awake!

REL. ED. 16-17 SCHEDULE Grades K-6 (Spanish) NO CLASSES TODAY Saturday, Nov. 26 9:30 am to 10:30 am Grades 9-12 NO CLASSES TODAY Sunday, Nov. 27 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Grades 7-8 Monday, Nov. 28 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

While we await the image of the Christ child to be placed into the Nativity Scene, what can we do to be more conscious of Emmanuel, God with us? How can the Light of the World be more revealed and how can we share that Light with others? Let us help you welcome this light into your heart or of someone you know. If you are an unbaptized adult or have an unbaptized child over the age of 7 interested in becoming catholic thr ough the sacr aments of baptism, confirmation, and communion or are from a different denomination and interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Jay Cuasay, Director of Christian Formation at 703-430-0811 ext. 130 or [email protected].

CONFIRMATION 2017 Parent Orientation Meeting SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, Dec. 6 or Thursday Dec 15 7:00 PM in Atonement Hall (You will receive a letter with more details) ctrcc.org/confirmation

Grades K-6 (English) Tuesday, Nov. 29 or Wednesday, Nov. 30 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.

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Christ the Redeemer †Advent †Christmas †New Years † 2016/2017 DAILY MASSES Monday-Friday Mornings Saturday Mornings

8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION † For the remainder of 2016 Saturday, Dec. 3 † 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 † 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 † 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Advent Reconciliation Service (English and Spanish) †Monday, Dec. 19 at 7:00 p.m. – Several Confessors IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Vigil Mass on Monday, Dec. 7, 2016 Masses on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2016

7:00 p.m. English 8:00 a.m. English 7:00 p.m. Spanish

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE † Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 Mass 7:00 p.m. Spanish SIMBANG GABI † Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 Mass 7:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE † Satur day, Dec. 24, 2016 (No Mor ning Mass) Vigil Masses 4:00 p.m. English 6:00 p.m. English 8:00 p.m. Spanish 10:00 p.m. English CHRISTMAS DAY † Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016 Masses 8:00 a.m. English 10:00 a.m. English 12:00 p.m. Spanish 2:00 p.m. English (No evening Mass) SOLEMNITY OF MARY/NEW YEAR’S EVE † Satur day, Dec. 31, 2016 (No Mor ning Mass) Masses 5:30 p.m. English 7:00 p.m. Spanish SOLEMNITY OF MARY/NEW YEAR’S DAY † Sunday, J an. 1, 2017 Masses 8:00 a.m. English 10:00 a.m. English 12:00 p.m. Spanish 5:30 p.m. English

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