I am happy to inform you that I have selected Mr. Joseph McLaughlin as the new Principal for our School beginning July 1, 2012. Mr. McLaughlin is currently at Holy Family School in Dale City, where he has served as Principal for the past 3 years. In that position, he has worked with faculty and staff to strengthen the School’s Catholic identity, increase student enrollment, improve standardized test scores and develop strong relationships with parents and the local business community. Under Mr. McLaughlin’s leadership, Holy Family has implemented curriculum mapping, differentiated instruction programs and new instructional technologies which have been instrumental in achieving higher test scores. Mr. McLaughlin also has significant experience as an assistant principal, teacher and business executive, having served in various executive level positions in an international corporation for more than 15 years before beginning his career in education. Mr. McLaughlin has a deep love for our Catholic faith and is passionate about his work in Catholic education. There will be a welcome reception for Mr. McLaughlin on Sunday, June 3rd, after the 12:30 Mass in the McGivney room. All are welcome to attend. In the meantime, please join me in praying for Mr. McLaughlin, his wife Lucille, and their seven children as he transitions to the Principal position here at St. Timothy’s.

God bless,

Fr. Weymes

Recently, the Obama Administration decided to mandate sterilization and contraceptive coverage, including abortifacients, in health insurance plans offered by religious institutions, such as colleges and hospitals. This decision by the Department of Health and Human Services is a direct attack against religious liberty.

Our First, Most Cherished Liberty

USCCB – Statement on Religious Liberty

March 2nd Letter – Cardinal Dolan

Bishop Loverde’s 2/13 Statement Regarding the “Accommodation”

Updates as of 2/11/12

CatholicCulture.org Article

USCCB Statement February 10, 2012

For more information regarding this important issue affecting all Catholics and people of faith, please review these resources:

Bishop Loverde’s Statement

VA Catholic Conference Letter

USCCB Resources

Inspirational Homilies

St. Gianna Molla’s Living Witness

Blessed Louis and Zélie Martin: Saints Beget Saints

Mark your calendars! Our VBS will be back again and I am happy to let you know that we will be working with our youth ministry office to strengthen the program for our tweens. Please feel free to pass this information on to anyone you think might need it.

St Timothy’s VBS will be held July 17-21, 2012.
A Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer …with Amazing Angels and Super Saints! Four days of Catholic Faith, Music, Crafts, Fun and Games and a Final Family Picnic Bash!

Children from 4-18 are all welcome to participate. Tshirts and music CDs will be included. Questions? Contact Jeannette Borneman at vbs.sttimothychurch@gmail.com

Online Registration is now open. Go to:http://www.vbssttimothy.org/Home.html.

Spotlight on the Arts Drama & Art Summer Camps offers dynamic day camps for Catholic Families and friends!

Instruction is provided by professionally trained Catholic artists who offer courses in drama, musical theatre, and visual art at St. Veronica in Chantilly and All Saints in Manassas. Day Camps range for youth from rising Kindergarten through 12th grade. The last Early Bird Deadline is June 1st, plus there are discounts for multiple child enrollments. Go to www.allsaintsvaschool.org or www.stveronica.net. You can also email SpotlightCamps@gmail.com to request information.

For more information please see the brochure.

On the first Sunday of Advent this year, we began using the revised English translation of the Roman Missal. While the structure and order of the Mass have remained the same, many of the prayers and responses of the Liturgy have been newly translated into English from the original Latin text, resulting in many wording changes throughout the Mass. The new, more precise translation provides a better sense of the richness of the Latin text and preserves more fully the theological tradition captured throughout the centuries in the Liturgy.

Laminated cards are available in the pews to assist parishioners with learning the new responses. In addition, the Order of Mass can be found in the new Vatican II Hymnal beginning on page 4. For those who would like to practice at home, the specific wording changes resulting from the new translation may be found here. Parts of the Mass

Currently Committed Adorers are needed for the following time slot:

Mondays 12-1:00pm
Thursday 3:30-4:30pm

Please call Jean Munson at 703-266-6238 if you are able to
commit to one of these hours with Our Lord.