Mass Times ~ Presider Schedule Saturday, April 11 5:30 p.m. ~ Father Ron Saturday, April 18 ~ Father O Sunday, April 12 7:30 a.m. ~ Father Ron 9:00 a.m.*~ Father Armstrong 10:30 a.m. ~ Father Justin (Church) 10:30 a.m. ~ Father D’Silva (Gym) 12:30 p.m. ~ Father Justin 5:30 p.m. ~ Father D’Silva Sunday, April 19 ~ Father D’Silva ~ Father O ~ Father Armstrong ~ Father D’Silva ~ Father Justin ~ Father Ron *American Sign Language interpreted Mass Weekday and Saturday Masses Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m., 11 a.m. Filipino Mass in Tagalog every 4th Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses Eve of the Feast: 5:30 p.m. Day of the Feast: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament* Exposition: Monday-Friday, 3-5:15 p.m., in the church Thursday before first Friday of each month, 6-8 p.m., with Holy Hour from 7-8 p.m. *No adoration on federal holidays Inside This Issue • April 12, 2015 A Thank You Note From Sodality • 3 Register for the Annual Jubilarian Mass by This Monday • 3 In the Library: Jean Vanier, Winner of the 2015 Templeton Prize • 4 How Are Church Bells Blessed? • 4 Seeking Volunteers for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd • 5 A Thank You Note From SHARE • 5 Monsignor Corbett Memorial Lecture Next Sunday • 5 A Personal Invitation to All Parishioners • 6 This Weekend 3630 Quesada Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20015 202.966.6575 • Phone 202.966.9255 • Fax www.blessedsacramentdc.org Blessed Sacrament School 5841 Chevy Chase Parkway, NW Washington, D.C. 20015 202.966.6682 www.bsstoday.org Outreach Weekend Our monthly collection of food items and monetary donations for our Soup Kitchen Ministry. If making a donation by check, please make the check payable to the “Outreach Group.” School of Religion Sunday, classes resume. Second Sunday Lecture Sunday, lecture begins at 9 a.m. in the parish chapel; refreshments at 8:30 a.m. in the parish center on the main level. Father Peter Ryan, SJ, will present The Church and Contemporary Culture on Sexual Morality: Bridging the Great Divide. This talk will examine the radically different views of the human person that underlie the contradictory claims of the Catholic Church and secular society about sexual morality. We will consider how “the spousal meaning of the body,” which has been obscured by concupiscence, can be recovered through union with Christ. Second Sunday of Easter Pastoral Staff Rev. Ronald A. Potts, Pastor • [email protected] Rev. Justin Huber, Parochial Vicar • [email protected] Rev. Msgr. Maurice V. O’Connell, Retired Priest • [email protected] Rev. Percival L. D’Silva, Retired Priest • [email protected] Deacon Donald Mays • [email protected] Assistants on Weekends Rev. Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap, Catholic University Seminarian Deacon David Kruse, Theological College • [email protected] Seminarian Cody Ford, Theological College • [email protected] Duffy Parish Center Main Office 202.966.6575 (Monday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) In an Emergency 202.966.6575, Ext. 3988 (to page priest on duty) Facilities 202.449.4610 Pius X Library 202.449.3974 Ray Manning Adult Center 202.363.4512 Mr. John Navolio, Business Manager 202.449.3984, [email protected] Mr. Jay Rader, Director of Liturgy and Music 202.449.3981, [email protected] Ms. Therese Recinella, Director of Religious Education 202.449.3989, [email protected] Ms. Rosalie Days, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator 202.449.4618, [email protected] Mrs. Patricia Kavanaugh, Social Concerns Minister 202.449.3987, [email protected] (Office open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and by appointment) Ms. Emma Voelzke, Special Needs Coordinator 202.449.3990, [email protected] Ms. Kathy Gillespie, Director of CYO 202.449.3972, [email protected] Blessed Sacrament School Mr. Chris Kelly, Principal 202.966.6682, [email protected] Ms. Nancy Ryan, Director of Admissions 202.966.6682, Ext. 6110, [email protected] Sacraments Baptism • Baptismal preparation is required of all parents prior to the baptism of their child. We recommend preparation take place before the child is born. For more info: Father O, [email protected] or 202.449.4617. Matrimony • All couples who are to be married at Blessed Sacrament must complete our parish marriage preparation program. Please contact one of the parish priests six months in advance of your marriage date. Reconciliation • Friday and Saturday after the 11 a.m. Mass (if no funeral); Saturday, 4 - 5 p.m. and after the 5:30 p.m. Mass, or anytime by appointment. Parish Services & Information Care Of The Sick & Homebound • If you or someone you know is hospitalized or homebound and would like a priest to visit, contact the parish office at 202.966.6575. New Parishioners • Welcome to Blessed Sacrament! Please register by stopping in at the parish office, located in the Duffy parish center, and filling out a registration form. Forms also available in the pamphlet rack at the Quesada Street entrance to the church and on the parish website. Bulletin Announcements • Due Mondays @ 10 a.m. Send announcements to: [email protected]. Newsletter Content • Send articles, photos and other content to: [email protected]. Website Postings • Send requests for postings for the Blessed Sacrament Parish website to: [email protected]. Church Bulletin Boards • The parish secretary maintains the church bulletin boards. Please drop off any flyers for posting to Joan Ward in the parish office, Duffy parish center. Inclement Weather Policy • The parish center/office follows Montgomery County Schools for delays and closings. All evening activities are cancelled those days the schools are closed. Pastor’s Column Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. In our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we see the solidarity of the early church being of “one heart and mind.” We see the care and concern that the members had for each other—rich and poor were not separated but looked after each other. The early Christians understood their duty to take care of each other and not fall prey to greed, hoarding wealth, and becoming attached to material things. We are reminded of our duty to care for our sisters and brothers in need as a matter of faith. In our reading from the first Letter of Saint John, he stresses the gift of faith. He reminds us that we belong to God because we believe in Jesus Christ. Since we belong to God, we obey His commandments and they are not burdensome—the commandments call us to love God and those around us. We find the main purpose of our lives—to love. Each one of us is called by God to love in a unique and specific way: as a married couple, as a single person, as a priest, deacon, bishop or as a religious in consecrated life. The commandments demand plenty, to be sure. But one cannot call painful or wearisome what has to do with love and expresses it: such things ought to be performed with joy. The more we love as Christ loved we grow in His grace and die to our own selfishness. In our passage from John’s gospel, Jesus appears to the apostles gathered in the upper room. He appeared in a wholly new state, transfigured, freed from the constraints of His mortal body, allowing Him to appear even through a locked door. Jesus resurrected from the Caravaggio, The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1603 dead brings peace to His Source of Image:http://liturgy.slu.edu disciples, which they in turn are to proclaim to all people. Jesus breathes on them and imparts the gift of the Holy Spirit. This gift is a mission to continue the work of salvation through the forgiveness of sins. All were not present when the Lord appeared the first time to the apostles—Thomas was missing. He will not believe the news of the Lord’s resurrection until he probes the nail marks with his finger and the Lord’s side with his hand. The Lord Jesus appears again a week later and invites Thomas to probe His wounds with the words, “Do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas had to pass from doubt to belief just as the other apostles had done. In faith and joy, he proclaims, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus pronounces the blessing for us who believe without having seen Him. It is our faith which enables us to believe and proclaim the good news of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. God bless you, Father Ron 2 www.blessedsacramentdc.org Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Youth Corner Question for the Week Jesus’ words of greeting were “Peace be with you,” followed by the invitation to forgive sins. How does forgiveness bring peace to you? How does it change the world? (Source: www.osvcurriculum.com/lifelong_catechesis) Poor Box Donations Donations collected during the month of April will benefit two food pantries operated by St. Camillus Catholic Church, a multicultural parish in Silver Spring. The pantries provide emergency assistance to families struggling to put food on their tables. Corbett Café: Coffee and Doughnuts Every Monday Come to Apartment 1 of the Chevy Chase Apartments (next to the church) following the 8 a.m. Mass on Mondays. We have a coffee maker to ensure a hot drink to suit your taste and doughnuts and other treats on hand to make you happy. Please come and join us any or every Monday, 8:30 a.m. – ‘til the coffee runs out! Note: closed this Monday, April 13, due to spring faith journey. Blessed Sacrament Night @ Mamma Lucia Dine in at or carry out from Mamma Lucia’s on Tuesday, April 14, and support Blessed Sacrament School. Mamma Lucia’s is located at 4916 Elm Street, Bethesda; 301.907.3399. A Thank You Note From Sodality A great big shout out of Thank You! to the Sodalists and parish women who turned out during Holy Week for the Big Clean. Many thanks, also, to John, Preston, Marty, and Grace. Openings @ Blessed Sacrament School Blessed Sacrament School still has limited openings for Kindergarten students for Fall 2015. If you are interested, please apply on the school’s website: www.bsstoday.org. There is a possibility that by year end as current families share their plans with us for next year, there may be an opening or two in other grades as well. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Ryan at [email protected]. Play Reading Next Tuesday Join friends for the second part of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller on April 21 at 7 p.m. in the parish library. The drama is set in seventeenth century Massachusetts but Miller had contemporary events in mind. A fear of the supernatural, political manipulation, and sexual abuse are all threads in this play and contribute to the discussion which continues from March’s discussion of the play; wine and cheese during the discussion. For more information, call 202.449.3974. From the Archdiocese Annual Jubilarian Mass: Register by This Monday Cardinal Donald Wuerl will celebrate the annual Jubilarian Mass honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 51+ years on Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. To register, complete the sign-up form, available in the back of the church and in the pamphlet rack at the Quesada entrance to the church, and deliver or mail it to the parish office by Monday, April 13. April 12, 2015 Sunday Readings/Questions For Reflection . . . from the Faith Formation Commission Acts 4:32-35: The treatment of possessions by the community in this reading is the early Church’s response to Christ’s life, death and resurrection. How does your treatment of possessions compare with theirs? Also, who are the needy in your immediate life? Can you take care of at least some of their needs? What, if anything, can you do about the needs of people in your extended world? If you joined forces with another person or group could you do something to alleviate some needs of these people? 1 John 5:1-6: Are you a Christian because of what you have done or what Christ has done? Which is more important, belief in Jesus or performance of good deeds? If you believe deeply and personally in Jesus will good deeds spring from that belief and love? And, “ … We know that we love the children of God when we love God. … ” Love of God presumes love for others. If these two loves are so connected and if one always results in the other, does it matter which comes first? John 20:19-31: Making peace between God and the world was Jesus’ Easter gift to us. Do we have a part in helping spread that peace? Consider Pope Francis’ statement regarding peace. Peace to the whole world, torn apart by violence linked to drug trafficking and by the iniquitous exploitation of natural resources! Peace to this our Earth! May the risen Jesus bring comfort to the victims of natural disasters and make us responsible guardians of creation. —Easter Sunday Mass, Vatican, March 31, 2013 (Source: Center for Liturgy at St. Louis University) Did You Know?? The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month. We will call to mind those who struggle with mental health issues by participating in our Prayer Stars Program. During May, prayer stars will be placed in the pews with pencils. You may write a first name and heartfelt need on the stars. Baskets will be on the altar for collection, and those intentions will be prayed for at Masses. For more information about how Blessed Sacrament is becoming a more inclusive community, contact Emma Voelzke at [email protected] or 202.449.3990. Newly Baptized Ryan August McCarthy Please include our sick in your prayers that they may experience healing and comfort Alejandro Arce John Avery Theresa Szot Anderson Al Andreine Marty DePoy Liz Egloff Marian Fleming Kieran Kelley Brady Nelson Richard B. Perry Judith Ann Szot Janice Thompson Nelly Turner Violeta Turner Jeanne Weigel Hope Elena Katz-Zogby 3 Second Sunday of Easter Visit Your Parish Library The Adult Center The Human Touch Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche, an international network of communities (now numbering 147) where people with and without disabilities live and work together, has won the 2015 Templeton Prize, which Sir John Templeton, the late investor and philanthropist set up to honor a living person who has made exceptional contributions to affirm life’s spiritual dimension. Its monetary value always exceeds the Nobel Prize and this year is $1.7 million. You can learn more about Jean Vanier’s life and watch videos of him speaking about his work (http://templetonprize.org). The library has many of Vanier’s 30 books; here is a sample: “Becoming Human” (128.21 V318 B35). Originating as five talks on Canadian radio this book “is about the liberation of the human heart from the tentacles of chaos and loneliness, and from those fears that provoke us to exclude and reject others.” In the context of the people he meets, Vanier describes the essence of loneliness and its pervasiveness, the need for belonging and its pitfalls, and the way to inclusion, “the way of the heart.” This is an extraordinarily personal book and one you won’t forget. “Community and Growth,” Rev. ed. (362.5 V154 C655). Vanier writes, “there is no ideal community…humility and trust are more at the foundation of community life than perfection and generosity.” He discusses family life and its disintegration, leading to a greater need for community. “Our communities should be signs of joy and celebration…If we are accepted with our limitations as well as our abilities, community gradually becomes a place of liberation….” There are many starting points for reflection in this book. “Man and Woman He Made Them” (285.11 V154 M151). Henri Nouwen in his introduction rates this as Vanier’s most important book. It’s about the mystery of human sexuality, its importance, and the lessons we can learn from those who live in the L’Arche communities. The author traces the emotional needs of a child and how, ideally, they are filled in a loving home. The anguish of the disabled is heightened by unfulfilled need and it takes, literally, superhuman attention to remedy this. This moving book deals with many real issues for parents and communities. Eighth Annual Bulldog 5k + Kids Fun Run May 2, 8 a.m. Lace up your running shoes for the annual Bulldog 5k race (and kids Fun Run for runners under 10 years old). Challenging course through beautiful Chevy Chase neighborhoods, great T-shirts, food, fun, and prizes. A great way to start the day with your family! Proceeds benefit Blessed Sacrament School GirlsUp. Sign up at www.bsstoday.org/bulldograce. and All parishioners, 39 and holding, are invited to gather in Apt. 1 in the Chevy Chase apartment building next to the church for fellowship after the 11 a.m. weekday Mass. Bring a sandwich and join the activities. For more information or for transportation, call Rita Killian at 202.363.5069. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Spring Faith Journey Stronger Seniors: Strength & Balance Exercises Watercolor Art Class with Dick Swartz Bridge for Bridge Lovers Closed Tuesdays With Maury (Father O) Next Tuesday, April 21 Immediately after the 11 a.m. Mass in Apt. 1 of the Chevy Chase Apartments. Everyone is welcome—all ages. Topic: TBA. Chimes Chatter How Are Church Bells Blessed? We last read about the ritual of ringing our Sanctus bells during Mass. The procedure for blessing of these bells has simplified since Vatican II, now closely resembling the Liturgy of the Word using this “Prayer of Blessing,” as the celebrant raises his hand over the bells praying: We praise you, Lord, Father all-holy. To a world wounded and divided by sin you sent your only Son. He gave His life for His sheep, to gather them into one fold and to guide and feed them as their one shepherd. May your people hasten to your church when they hear the call of this bell. May they persevered in the teaching of the apostles, in steadfast fellowship, in unceasing prayer, and in the breaking of the bread. May they remain ever one in the mind and heart to the glory of your name. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. The bells are then sprinkled with holy water and incensed. Prior to Vatican II, the blessing ritual for bells involved washing bells with holy water, anointing the exterior of bells with the oil of the sick, next anointing the interior of bells with chrism, placing a censer filled with burning incense under each bell, and reciting special prayers and readings from Sacred Scripture (Source: EWTN, Sanctus Bells, 2004) Photo by Joe Bozik Chime in with your story . . . contact [email protected] or 202.244.4833. 4 www.blessedsacramentdc.org Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Faith Formation School of Religion Tuesday classes resume April 14. Classes on April 26 and 28: Catechist Thank You Notes Students write thank you notes to catechists and aides and bring them to class. Adult Formation Opportunities Monsignor Corbett Memorial Lecture Next Sunday April 19, 2 p.m. in the school gym. Professor Helen Alvaré, JD, will present Catholic Teaching on Complementarity: What We Know and What Is Developing. Professor Alvaré is a Professor of Law at George Mason University School of Law, where she teaches Family Law, Law and Religion, and Property Law. She publishes on matters concerning marriage, parenting, non-marital households and the First Amendment religion clauses. She is a consulter for the Pontifical Council of the Laity (Vatican City), an advisor to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (Washington, D.C.), founder of WomenSpeakforThemselves.com, and an ABC news consultant. In addition, Professor Alvaré cooperates with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations as a speaker and delegate to various United Nations conferences concerning women and the family. Professor Alvaré received her law degree from Cornell University School of Law and her master’s degree in systematic Theology from the Catholic University of America. For more info, contact Therese Recinella at 202.449.3989 or [email protected]. Rescheduled Faith on Tap Presentation Next Tuesday Life on the Rocks: Discussing the Life Issues Without Getting into an Argument (or Political Debate) Now on Tuesday, April 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the parish center on the main level. Presenter: Ms. Lopiccolo, Executive Director of the Department of Life Issues, Archdiocese of Washington. For more information, contact Therese Recinella: 202.449.3989 or [email protected]. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd This catechetical method based on Maria Montesoori’s research and The Religious Potential of the Child will once again be offered for children three to four years of age beginning in September 2015. To that aim, we are calling for volunteers: one person to serve as one the two catechists, and another person to serve as an aide. The Office of Faith Formation will contribute towards half the tuition for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training. Blessed Sacrament is requesting donations in order to assemble a full set of materials as church owned, therefore part of the permanent resources for our parish and School of Religion program. The total cost of the nine liturgical pieces for the Pre-K atrium is $9,100. All those interested in serving as a catechist or aide and/or contributing to the funds needed for the Pre-K atrium should contact Therese Recinella, 202.449.3989 or [email protected]. April 12, 2015 Outreach Tithe Proposals for 2015 Proposals are now being accepted for the 2015 Tithe Fund until Monday, April 27, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. Tithe applications and guidelines are available at the church entrances and at www.blessedsacramentdc.org. Proposals are limited to one per agency and must be sponsored by a parishioner. Questions? Contact Pat Kavanaugh in the Social Concerns Office, [email protected] or 202.449.3987. For Spring: Light and Lively Nutritious Meals From SHARE SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament, the parish food co-op, celebrates spring with an assortment of food values geared to giving you more time outdoors. The ever-popular, wholesome Value Package, just $20, has boneless chicken breast, salmon burgers, boneless ham steak, deli-sliced turkey breast, Harvest tropical fruit, steamed vegetables, fresh white potatoes, onions, and 8-12 additional pounds of fresh seasonal produce. The special Boneless Pork Chops Package with 15 oven-ready chops is just $22, and the Hamburgers Package with 24 tasty burgers is only $27. Ordering deadline is this Monday, April 13, at 5 p.m. Food distribution is Friday afternoon, April 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, leave a message in the Blessed Sacrament SHARE voice mailbox, 202.449.4611, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Volunteering With SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament Volunteering with SHARE is satisfying and takes about five hours a month—not much time . . . and, it’s fun! If interested, contact Tim Gorman: [email protected]. A Thank You Note From SHARE Thank you to those who donated Easter hams. SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament was able to provide 100 Easter hams to people in need. Thank you and God bless you for your generosity. Christian Family Movement Ministry A Prayer For Help In Ending Violence Did you notice the tee shirts on display during Holy Week in front of Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church? There were 155, each with the name of a citizen of Greater Washington, DC, who was shot to death in 2014. If you realized what the shirts meant while walking or driving by, what did you feel? Grief, sadness, anger? Let us pray less lives will be lost due to such violence: Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our archdiocese have prayed in times of war, disaster and illness. We come to you Father and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which give respect to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be the peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. We ask you this through Christ our Lord. 5 Second Sunday of Easter A P E R S O N A L I N V I TAT I O N T O A L L PA R I S H I O N E R S Lead, TO TO Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament LAY MINISTRY AT BLESSED SACRAMENT Serve *Learn about Lay Ministries Volunteering 1911 * founded Wednesday, April 29, 2015 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the School Gym How Can I Help? What Can I Give Back? Where Do I Fit In? Visit the Parish Website Blessedsacramentdc.org to: Have these questions answered at this casual parish gathering—a buffet supper followed by brief presentations by Father Ron and Council and Commission leaders. There will also be an open Q & A session, followed by an opportunity to volunteer for 2015-16. Parishioners of all ages and interests most welcome. RSVP Learn about and volunteer for ministry within our parish’s lay leadership structure by reading about the Parish Pastoral Council, Administration Commission, Communications Commission, Community Life Commission, Faith Formation Commission, Outreach Commission, Worship Commission, and the many individual organizations and ministries u Look for updates about this forum in “Upcoming Events” u If you plan on attending the forum or even if you think you might, please RSVP to Dave Byers ([email protected]) or Ceil Malphrus ([email protected]). Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament 3630 Quesada St, NW, Wash, DC 20015 u T: 202.966.6575 u F: 202.966.9255 u blessedsacramentdc.org From the Community Flash Mob Nativity Attention all Nativity alumni: Nativity is hosting a Sunday Alumni Day Mass next Sunday, April 19, at 10 a.m. Music by Matthew Mueller from the Basilica. Father John Mudd, Priest of the Archdiocese of Washington and Nativity alumnus, will preach that morning. An informal social will follow after the Mass in the Colonnade Room. Invite your former classmates or even friends who were married here or received their first Sacraments here. Remember, renew friendships, and help us “re-build” Nativity. Also, if you are interested in volunteering to assist with the reception, contact the rectory: 202.726.6263. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Join Father D’Silva on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land October 29 to November 7, 2015. Departing from Washington/ National. For detailed information, contact Father D’Silva at pdsilva@ blessedsacramentdc. org or Liz Grinder, Catholic travel office, catholictravel@ comcast.net or 301.740.9332. Sponsor of the Week We would like to thank Robert J. Haggerty for placing an ad in our weekly bulletin. 6 www.blessedsacramentdc.org
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