Announcements
SEPTEMBER 4-12, 2010

Please pray for those who are ill: Nancy Adolf, Sarah Aitcheson, Shelly Argenbright, Mildred Backes, Tim Baker, Sue Baugher, Lucy Black, Nancy Bowman, Pam Burner, Kelly Butler, Fred Capps, Angela Caravelli, Nick Carlone, Sandy Cave, Joseph Cekada, Elizabeth Chepalis, Sister Mary Christian, James Connelly, Trudy Conroy, Mary Cox, Rhonda Cunningham, Sue Cunningham, Paolo DalPra, Jen-I DeBetta, Michael Demarmels, Jr., David DeSimone, Crystal Drumheller, Logan Dupuis, Larry Echols, Bill Evans, Nina Fenwick, Connie Frank, Angeline Frey, Myra Futrell, Joseph Gigliotti, Amelia Glasser, David Glovier, Jared Godwin, Danny Goodson, Judy Graham, Lil Granieri, Sabina Graziano, Helen Grzybowski, Bob Guyton, Agnes Hagen, Ethel Hall, Lee Hallatt, Bill Hatzell, Bo Heathcote, Beverly Holdsworth, Rod Hooper, David Huewe, Jana Huewe, Libby Jamison, Chester Johnson, Al Joswick, Sally Keppel, Brenda Kieon, Susie Lagasse, Joseph Lawrence, Sue Lewis, Art Liedel, Pat Lotts, Therese Mansfield, Tom Matera, Kara Mauro, Jackie Meadows, John Melnik, Mary Jane Merica, Susan Miller, Ted Miller, Arlene Moreno, Christine Morlino, Patricia Murphy, Richard North, Courtney Ott, Heather Owen, Bill Painter, James Peloso, Michelle Peppers, Tony Perrelly, Matthew & John Pfleger, Catherine Pryor, Jeff Purcell, Mary Reed, Ann Roughgarden, Debbie Roughgarden, James Sarsfield, Barbara Sartini, Inez Scholl, Carolyn Schultz, Lu Ann Schultz, Paula Senter, Vicki Shackelford, Mildred Shumate, Doris Stamm, Laura Suderno, Mark Sutton, Michael Taft, Pam Taylor, Jennifer Turner, Jameson Ward, Laura Ward, Daniel Weimert, John Wheelden, John White, Dan Wines, Marie Woods, Ruth Wright & Robert Yankoski; hospitalized: Judith Campbell; recovering: Mary Sue Arrington, Cindy Edwards, Jo Ann Ellinger, John Leffingwell, Carol Lessard, Paul McEnery, Barb Sobczak & Michael Stiso III; homebound: Helen Beardsworth, Nancy Cole, Alene Keefe, Dorothy Kleinfeldt & Sam Scott; special intentions: A1C Tom Coleman, SSgt. Ryan Insana, Thomas Murray & Jessica Temple. Please call the Parish Office when you or a loved one are hospitalized or ill and need prayer and/or a visit. Don’t rely on the “grapevine” to get the news to us—we want to know as soon as possible!

For special prayer requests call THE PRAYER TREE at 949-7611 or 949-8433.

Our prayers and sympathy are extended to Melsee Jones & family upon the death of his mother, Orelia Charles, who passed away August 26th. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

A BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSION will be held Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 PM in the Office Annex. Parents are required to participate in sacramental preparation before picking a date for their child’s Baptism. Godparents may attend this session or a similar one in the parish where they are members. To register or if you have any questions please call the Parish Office at 949-6145.

DITTY BAGS: The Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project starts October 2nd and ends October 31st. If you would like to start making ditty bags to be included in the shoeboxes, they would be most appreciated. The bags can be any size or color…what a great way to use up your remnants! If you need any material or have questions, please call Lois Castle at 337-0779.

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6-11, 2010
Monday, September 6: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8•Psalm 5:5-7, 12•Luke 6:6-11
Tuesday, September 7: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11•Psalm 149:1-6, 9•Luke 6:12-19
Wednesday, September 8: Micah 5:1-4•Psalm 13:6•Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23
Thursday, September 9: 1 Corinthians 8:1-7, 11-13•Psalm 139:1-3, 13-14, 23-24•Luke 6:27-38
Friday, September 10: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-27•Psalm 84:3-6, 8, 12•Luke 6:39-42
Saturday, September 11: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22•Psalm 116:12-13, 17-18•Luke 6:43-49

CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES will begin Sunday, October 10th! We are in need of several catechists (1st, 10th & 11th grades), substitute catechists, hall monitors, Christian Formation Committee members, Safe Environment Committee members, Office workers, bulletin board decorators, Confirmation sponsors, Middle School and High School Youth Ministry leaders/volunteers…there is something for EVERYONE! It takes a village to raise a child and ALL of the baptized to evangelize and pass on the faith. Prayerfully consider how God may be calling you to lend your gifts and talents to further His kingdom. Contact Michele Kresge @ 949-6145 or mkresge@stjohnevan.com for more information. (If your child/children will be returning for classes, please call or email Janet at the Parish Office.)

SUNDAY MORNING “Breaking Open the Word” for all adults meets in the Office Annex from 9:45-10:45 AM with coffee, tea, etc. available. Be transformed by reflection and discussion on the Sacred Word each Sunday morning. Anyone can join any Sunday with fellow spiritual journeyers as we deepen our relationship with God and each other through sharing the scriptures.

ST. JOHN’S BREAKFAST CLUB meets every Wednesday morning from 7:30-8:45 AM in the Office Annex. On Wednesday, September 8th, the breakfast club will be viewing and discussing a video on Judaism. Everyone is invited to come and share a free breakfast and lively discussion on topics chosen by the participants.

FRIDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP: For those interested in deepening and expanding their spiritual life, this group offers a great opportunity for shared prayer, silent meditation and reflection. We are currently exploring the use of lectio divina to break open both sacred scripture and sacred tradition through the spiritual writings of the church. The group meets from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Office Annex and anyone may join at any time. Contact Jeanne Branch if you have any questions.

WELCOME or WELCOME BACK! Have you been attending church here for awhile but are not yet “Catholic?” Are you or someone you know “born” Catholic, but been away for awhile? We’d like to get to know you and hear your questions and needs. Please contact Jeanne Branch or Father Rolo for more information on how to become Catholic, or renew your participation in your faith community. Someone you know may be waiting for you to invite them to become more deeply involved with this community!

COMING FALL 2010… MEET MATTHEW! The writings of Matthew’s gospel were used as the earliest instruction in the beginnings of the church. This fall we will have the opportunity over a ten week study to examine the Gospel of Matthew just in time for liturgical cycle A which focuses on the Gospel of Matthew. Registration will begin the weekend of September 11-12. We hope to have six study groups meeting on Sunday late afternoon; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening; and Tuesday and Thursday morning. We need to add a few more facilitators so each of our six scripture groups has a team to lead. You do not need to be an expert or a “teacher”, you need simply to want to help guide your group in its weekly sessions, and to coordinate the flow of information. Especially called are those who have participated in the past and want to see their group continue! Please contact Jeanne Branch at 949-6145 or jbranch@stjohnevan.com for more information.

BILINGUAL CLASSES: We had an overwhelming response to our bilingual class for those interested in learning conversational Spanish or English. Since 50+ is too large of a group, we will now offer the conversational class on Wednesday and Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00 PM in the O’Brien Family Room. Taught by Jose Rodriguez, our Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, the classes will meet weekly. Please call the Parish Office to register.

Re+KINDLE is re-kindling! Please contact Kyle and Debra Congleton (kcongleton@yahoo.com) or Jeanne Branch if you would like to help welcome back to full participation Catholics who have been away or who desire to feel a deeper connection to their faith. Re+Kindle will meet on Sunday evenings for six sessions.

ALL PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS commissioned last weekend are ready to begin serving the parish. The twelve members are: Jose Castillo, Lois Castle, David Clyma, Bonnie Farran, Kay Gauldin, Thea Jordan, David Karaffa, Bernie McGough, Del Pardee, Colette Petitt, Linda Thompson & Jim Tubbs. Also, at the August meeting of the Pastoral Council, the following people were elected officers for the year: Chair, Bonnie Farran; Vice Chair, Jim Tubbs & Secretary, Bernie McGough. All members of the Pastoral Council are committed to working for our parish family and for our pastor. Please feel free to contact any member with any thoughts, concerns, or observations you may have concerning our parish as we all help our parish family grow and proclaim the word of God.

DISABILITY QUESTION OF THE WEEK: The answer to last week’s question is C. Epilepsy can be acquired at any age. Congratulations to Lois Castle who knew the correct answer. This week’s question: True or False: A person carrying a white cane with red stripes has BOTH a hearing and visual impairment.

FATHER ROOSEVELT LERICHE, from LaGonave, Haiti, will be visiting St. John Evangelist the weekend of September 11-12. He will speak briefly at all the Masses and will be available after Mass to visit with you. There will be coffee and donuts after the 8:30 AM Mass, in front of the Office Annex building. Come find out what life is like 9 months after the horrible earthquake and how the school and clinic are progressing.

"THE 13TH DAY is the best film ever made about Fatima - the most beautiful and effective...Sister Lucia's memories are imbued with an aura of reverie and contemplation by striking visuals...A fact-based film that succeeds in being both artful and reverent." This film will be shown Friday, September 17th in St. Thomas Aquinas Hall, 401 Alderman Rd, Charlottesville. Admission is free. Potluck dinner begins at 6:00 PM, movie begins at 7:00 PM. Free childcare available. The film is not rated, but a few scenes may be frightening for children under 13.

IT’S CROP WALK TIME! The 35th Annual CROP Hunger Walk will take place Sunday, September 26th, at 2:00 PM at Ridgeview Park. If you are interested in assisting by: coordinating, walking, distributing envelopes, collecting donations, making update/reminder calls, etc., sign-up sheets are available at the entrances of the church or you may contact Michele Kresge at 949-6145 or mkresge@stjohnevan.com.

CATHOLIC YOUTH DAY AT BUSCH GARDENS is scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd! This is an opportunity for Catholics of both Richmond and Arlington Dioceses to gather in community and fellowship. The $45 fee includes park admission, dinner as a Diocese (All You Can Eat dinner buffet*), and Sunday Vigil Mass. Sign-up sheets are available at the entrances of the church or contact Michele Kresge at 949-6145 or mkresge@stjohnevan.com. Look for more details in future bulletins. (*BBQ, Fried Chicken, Hot Dogs, Chips, Vegetable, Dessert, Soft Drinks. Vegetarian option available upon request.)

HAPPY TOGETHER: Are you and your spouse looking for something special to do on a Friday night? Come join us and see how to be "Happy Together" in just Six Dates, beginning October 8th from 7:00-9:00 PM in the O'Brien Family Room. Childcare will be provided. Watch the bulletin in the coming weeks for more details.

LES PETITS CHANTEURS ["The Little Singers"], the renowned young people's choir of the now-destroyed Holy Trinity Music School of Port au Prince will perform at Trinity Church, Staunton on Monday, September 13th at 7:00 PM. The 30-voice choir, accompanied by a string ensemble from the Holy Trinity Philharmonic Orchestra, will be touring the United States and they have agreed to stop in Staunton, VA. The focus of the tour is to raise awareness in the United States about the rich musical traditions in Haiti and the importance of rebuilding Holy Trinity Music School [where over 1000 students studied before the earthquake], a keystone in the life of the country. Les Petits Chanteurs is a select group of performers ranging in age from 8 to 18. It is currently under the direction of Nicole St. Victor. Over the years, representative groups from Holy Trinity Music School have performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Lincoln Center in New York City, Tanglewood with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, with the Chicago Children's Choir, and at more than 90 churches across the United States. Holy Trinity Music School is the only music school of its kind in Haiti and depends upon charitable support to sustain its mission to all the people of Haiti. Its buildings are rubble now, as is the surrounding Holy Trinity Cathedral complex, but the choir and orchestra are rising again!

SUCCESSFUL AGING TOGETHER, a program for older adults in the community sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church, will be presented September 13th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Join other seniors for a program, lunch & music. RSVP to Grace Lutheran at 949-6171 by September 8th to help them plan for lunch.

MEET ME AT THE DEPOT! The Depot Grille will be hosting the Augusta Regional Free Clinic for a tip night fundraiser on September 20th, beginning at 5:00 PM until closing. All tips from the evening will go to the operating expenses of the Free Clinic, and are tax deductible within the limits of the law. Bring your family and friends to the Depot and support this valuable community service while enjoying an excellent meal!

A MAJOR OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BOB’S CLINIC IN HAITI: Anonymous donors at St. Francis of Assisi have issued a match challenge. If $10,000 in donations can be raised for Bob’s clinic (LaGonave, Haiti) between August 25 and October 4, the feast of St. Francis, they will match that $10,000. You can contribute by making your check payable to “St. Francis-Haiti Outreach” and mailing it to P.O. Box 2563, Staunton, VA 24402-2563. Please indicate that it is for Bob’s Clinic. Let your donation do twice as much good. Thanks for your support!

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