HOLY COMFORTER-SAINT CYPRIAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AUGUST 13 , 2017 Readings This Weekend: 1 Kings 19:9-13 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33 Readings Next Weekend: Is 56:1, 6-7 Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28 DAILY BIBLE READINGS Monday: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Matthew 17:22-27 Tuesday: Rv 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 1 Cor 15:20-27 Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Matthew 18:15-20 Thursday: Joshua 3:7-17 Matthew 18:21—19:1 Friday: Joshua 24:1-13 Matthew 19:3-12 Saturday: Joshua 24:14-29 Matthew 19:13-15 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Mission Statement: Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, exists to evangelize and to uphold Christian values by promoting the teachings of the Church in Word, Sacrament and Witness. Our Vision Statement: A welcoming, embracing and joyful faith family richly rooted in the community today, tomorrow and forever. Sunday (8/13) 7:00pm Mass 9:30am Picnic Planning mtg 8:00pm AA Monday (8/14) 8:00pm YAM Bible Study Tuesday (8/15) 10:00am Assumption Mass 7:00pm Assumption Mass Wednesday (8/16) Rectory closes at 5pm 6:30pm Vacation Bible School Saturday (8/19) 10:30am Social Concerns mtg 4:30pm Mass THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH Sunday, August 13 8:00am For the intentions of all college students 11:00am Rita G. Holland † 7:00pm Louis Dargenrader † Monday, August 14 Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr 7:00am Clyde G. Fairfax, Sr. (birthday) Tuesday, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00am Warren Harvey † 10:00am For the intentions of Russell D. Colbert, Jr. 7:00pm Mary Esther Farrell † Wednesday, August 16 Saint Stephen of Hungary 7:00am Ollie & June Johnson (9 th wedding anniv.) Thursday, August 17 7:00am Paul Macon † Friday, August 18 7:00am For the intentions of Nina Curtis Saturday, August 19 Saint John Eudes, Priest 8:00am For the People 4:30pm Lorenzo Dennis † The Gospel for this Sunday reminds us to keep our eyes on the prize. Notice first of all, how the Gospel describes Distance as a source of problems. The text says that Jesus had the disciples get in a boat and head to the other side of the lake while he remained behind. This distance between Jesus and his disciples leads to the second stage of the Gospel which is Distress. The text says while out on the lake a bad storm blew up causing the disciples to be distressed for their safety. Further, as Jesus approaches the disciples by walking on the water they think he is a ghost. This then leads to the third stage of the Gospel which is Decision. Jesus tells them to take courage and Peter decides to step out in faith. At Jesus’ command he steps out of the boat and walks on the water. But then comes the fourth stage, which is Distraction. Peter is distracted by the fierceness of the storm and takes his eyes off the prize, which is Jesus. Sure enough Peter begins to sink and calls out to Jesus to save him. Grabbing hold of Peter, Jesus takes him back to the boat to join the others and there comes the final stage of the Gospel which is Development. In this final stage their faith has been strengthened and their faith develops for they say of Jesus, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:33) Stewardship Report 2017—2018 Weekly Budget Amount Needed $16,346 Actual Tithes Collected (8/6) $14,932 Actual Deficit (-) - $1,414 Mass Attendance for August 6, 2017 4:30pm 45 8:00am 103 11:00am 210 7:00pm 103 Total: 461 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Music Schedule Processional Come by Here LMGM #528 Responsorial Psalm Lord let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. Offertory Great is thy faithfulness LMGM #492 Music Ministry of Kathy & Terrence Richburg Communion I want Jesus to walk with me LMGM #388 Post Communion Music Ministry of Kathy & Terrence Richburg Recessional Organ Improvisation Music Ministry of Kathy & Terrence Richburg 8:00am Annellen Moore, Cantor – Vince Evans, Accompanist 11:00am Music Ministry of Kathy & Terrence Richburg FAITH DIRECT ELECTRONIC TITHING: Are you booking your summer vacation? Consider enrolling in eGiving through Faith Direct to make sure that your gift will reach Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian even when you cannot. Enroll today by visiting www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: DC59. Questions? Contact Kim Peaks at [email protected] or call 202-546-1885. This is the best way to ensure your parish receives the support needed for our operating expenses and ministries during the busy summer months. Thank you for your continued support.
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HOLY COM FORTER -SAINT CYPRI AN ROM AN C ATHOLIC CHURCH AUGUST 13 , 2017
Readings This Weekend: 1 Kings 19:9-13 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33 Readings Next Weekend: Is 56:1, 6-7 Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28
Wednesday: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Matthew 18:15-20 Thursday: Joshua 3:7-17 Matthew 18:21—19:1 Friday: Joshua 24:1-13 Matthew 19:3-12 Saturday: Joshua 24:14-29 Matthew 19:13-15
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Mission Statement: Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, exists to evangelize and to uphold Christian values by promoting the teachings of the Church in Word, Sacrament and Witness.
Our Vision Statement: A welcoming, embracing and joyful faith family richly rooted in the community today, tomorrow and forever.
Sunday (8/13) 7:00pm Mass 9:30am Picnic Planning mtg 8:00pm AA
Monday (8/14) 8:00pm YAM Bible Study
Tuesday (8/15) 10:00am Assumption Mass 7:00pm Assumption Mass
Wednesday (8/16) Rectory closes at 5pm 6:30pm Vacation Bible School
Saturday (8/19) 10:30am Social Concerns mtg 4:30pm Mass
THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH
Sunday, August 13 8:00am For the intentions of all college students 11:00am Rita G. Holland † 7:00pm Louis Dargenrader † Monday, August 14 Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr
7:00am Clyde G. Fairfax, Sr. (birthday) Tuesday, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00am Warren Harvey † 10:00am For the intentions of Russell D. Colbert, Jr. 7:00pm Mary Esther Farrell † Wednesday, August 16 Saint Stephen of Hungary
7:00am Ollie & June Johnson (9 th wedding anniv.) Thursday, August 17 7:00am Paul Macon † Friday, August 18
7:00am For the intentions of Nina Curtis Saturday, August 19 Saint John Eudes, Priest
8:00am For the People 4:30pm Lorenzo Dennis †
The Gospel for this Sunday reminds us to keep our eyes on the prize. Notice first of all, how the Gospel describes Distance as a source of problems. The text says that Jesus had the disciples get in a boat and head to the other side of the lake while he remained behind. This distance between Jesus and his disciples leads to the second stage of the Gospel which is Distress. The text says while out on the lake a bad storm blew up causing the disciples to be distressed for their safety. Further, as Jesus approaches the disciples by walking on the water they think he is a ghost. This then leads to the third stage of the Gospel which is Decision. Jesus tells them to take courage and Peter decides to step out in faith. At Jesus’ command he steps out of the boat and walks on the water. But then comes the fourth stage, which is Distraction. Peter is distracted by the fierceness of the storm and takes his eyes off the prize, which is Jesus. Sure enough Peter begins to sink and calls out to Jesus to save him. Grabbing hold of Peter, Jesus takes him back to the boat to join the others and there comes the final stage of the Gospel which is Development. In this final stage their faith has been strengthened and their faith develops for they say of Jesus, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:33)
Music Schedule Processional Come by Here LMGM #528 Responsorial Psalm Lord let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.Offertory Great is thy faithfulness LMGM #492 Music Ministry of Kathy & Terrence Richburg Communion I want Jesus to walk with me LMGM #388 Post Communion Music Ministry of Kathy & Terrence Richburg Recessional Organ Improvisation Music Ministry of Kathy & Terrence Richburg
8:00am Annellen Moore, Cantor – Vince Evans, Accompanist 11:00am Music Ministry of Kathy & Terrence Richburg
FAITH DIRECT ELECTRONIC TITHING: Are you booking your summer vacation? Consider enrolling in eGiving through Faith Direct to make sure that your gift will reach Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian even when you cannot. Enroll today by visiting www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: DC59. Questions? Contact Kim Peaks at [email protected] or call 202-546-1885. This is the best way to ensure your parish receives the support needed for our operating expenses and ministries during the busy summer months. Thank you for your continued support.
NINETEENTH SUND AY IN ORDIN ARY T IME
PARISH LIFE Youth Ministry News Nicki Gebrehiwot, Director of Youth Ministry
PARISH CONNECTIONS: Visit our Parish-related social media links, websites and apps to help spread the word:
Parish Website: www.hcscchurch.org
Fr. Pope’s Sermons online: www.frpope.com
Fr. Pope’s Blog: http://blog.adw.org
NEW!! HCSC App: myParishapp
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY meets Mondays at 8pm in the rectory. Join other young adults with Fr. Pope in the discussion of scripture. This is a good opportunity to meet other young adults in the parish.
We’d like to hear from our young adults (age 18 to 40)! Check out the HCSC Young Adults Ministry on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at HCSCYoungAdults!
28th
ANNUAL EAST of the RIVER FALL REVIVAL, sponsored by the Southeast Deanery of the ADW and its partnering churches, will begin with the Youth Rally, Sat., Sept. 30
th, 10am—3:30pm at Church of the Incarnation,
880 Eastern Ave., NE, Washington 20019. Theme: “WHERE THERE IS LIGHT, THERE IS HOPE!” Our revivalist, Fr. Roy Lee, an electrifying, thought provoking and distinguished minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Fr. Lee is sought as a lecturer, educator, counselor, retreat-master and homilist. Remaining events are at Holy Family Parish-Hillcrest, 2210 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD, each starting at 7pm: Family Night, Mon., Oct. 2
nd;
Reconciliation Night, Tues., Oct. 3rd
; and Closing Mass, Wed., Oct. 4
th.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: HCSC is hosting our Annual Family Vacation Bible School on Wednesday evenings August 16 and 23 at the school. Our theme this year is Hallelujah is the Highest Praise: A Study of Soul-Saving Songs. We will study the biblical roots and teachings of some of the well-known and lesser known hymns of the Church. We’ll cover topics, such as trust, suffering, victory, the end times, heaven, Jesus, the Church, and so forth. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Sessions are being planned for every age group. Dinner will be served so you must register. See flyer to RSVP.
RECTORY OFFICE SUMMER HOURS: During the month of August, the Rectory Office will close on Wednesdays at 5pm. Regular Wednesday evening hours will resume on Wed., September 6
th.
DAY OF REFLECTION: Join the HCSC Women’s Ministry, Sat., Sept. 23
rd, and experience the dynamic
speaker, Dr. Francine Dove-Hawkins, at the Franciscan Monastery, 1400 Quincy St., NE. Theme: “He Thought I was Worth Saving.” COST: $25 (includes continental breakfast and lunch). Space is limited. To register, contact June Johnson (301-529-7114).
FAMILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: We have special youth sessions titled Mighty Fortress: In Jesus, the Victory is Won! Youth through 8
th grade will learn that God is
their refuge and strength. Friends may fail them. They may not ace their test or make the team, but God promises to be their rock and their salvation—their fortress and sure defense! See flyer for more details.
SAVE THE DATE: 28th
ANNUAL EAST OF THE RIVER FALL REVIVAL, will begin with the Youth Rally, Sat., Sept. 30
th, 10am—3:30pm at Church of the Incarnation,
880 Eastern Ave., NE. Theme: “WHERE THERE IS LIGHT, THERE IS HOPE!” Revivalist, Fr. Roy Lee, is an electrifying, thought provoking and distinguished minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
SAVE THE DATE: HCSC CHURCH CHOIR 45th ANNIVERSARY, Oct. 22
nd, “Just a Little Prayer and
Faith.” Tickets ($20) will be available starting Sept. 3rd
. They can be purchased online, from a choir member or rectory office. Visit www.hcscchurch.org for information on placing an ad or sponsorship in the program.
The PLANNING COMMITTEE for our Annual Friends & Family Picnic will meet Sun., Aug. 13
th at 9:30am in the
rectory. We need YOUR help to make this year ’s picnic a huge success on Sat., Sept., 16
th at Watkins Regional
Park in Upper Marlboro, MD. Call Annette Brooks on 202-361-4699 to find out how you can help or just stop by!
HCSC ANNUAL FEAST OF SAINT CYPRIAN CELEBRATION: There will be only ONE morning Mass on Sun., Sept. 17
th
at 10am to celebrate the Feast of Saint Cyprian. We will still celebrate the 4:30pm vigil Mass on Saturday, and the 7pm Mass on Sunday. This is a perfect opportunity to invite
family members and friends to celebrate Mass with you.
ROBERT E. PERSON LAUNCHES NEW RADIO SHOW: HCSC’s very own Robert Person has launched his own radio show “SOULFUL SESSIONS” on the WBGR Gospel Network. The show airs online at www.wbgronline.com every Friday from 10 to10:30am. Robert continues to expand his
Jazz and Inspirational music brand by highlighting new and independent artists in Gospel (Traditional, Contemporary, and Praise & Worship) and Inspirational and Contemporary Jazz.
VACATION NOTE: While on vacation remember to attend Mass wherever you may visit. Go to: www.DiscoverMass.org for Mass times and locations around the country.
The Assumption of Mary celebrates the Christian belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary into Heaven following her death. The feast day is celebrated on August 15
th and considered a
Holy Day of Obligation. Three Masses will be held at HCSC: the usual 7am Mass, followed by a Mass at 10am, and the final Mass of the day at 7pm.
