Rs. St. Luke Catholic Church 4925 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20019 Staffed by The Josephite Fathers and Brother Serving Washington DC (Far S.E.), N.E. and Prince Georges County Since 1957 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, September 17, 2017 PASTORAL STAFF PASTOR: Rev. Cornelius K. Ejiogu, SSJ (202) 584-8322 Ext. 1 IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Denis Mandamuna (202) 584-8322 DEACON: Richard Walker (301) 283-8339 SISTER: Anne Marie Schreiner, DC (205) 919-0010 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF SECRETARY: Ms. Michele Peters (202) 584-8322 Ext. 2 DIRECTOR OF CENTER: Mrs. Brenda Smith (202) 584-1400 D.R.E.: Mrs. Shirley Williams MA INTENANCE VOLUNTEER Mr. Lensor Jones (202) 907-3342 PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY & WEEKENDS: By Appointment Fax: (202) 584-3421 Email : [email protected]Website: www.stlukechurchssj.org Welcome S T. Luke is a warm and embracing par- ish family. We gladly extend our love and warmth to all those who desire to worship and fol- low our Lord, Jesus Christ. Come join us to celebrate the Holy Eucharist which is the source and summit of our Christian life. Our theme for 2017 is “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” [Psalm 90:12] Together we will praise God, love one another and serve each other. ______________ Parish Devotions 3rd Sunday - 1:00 p.m. Cameroon Community Mass 3rd Saturday– 3:00pm Prayer Meeng Monday - —-10:30 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Seniors Bible Study Group Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. Novena to St. Joseph Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study Friday - ——--8:00 a.m. Prayer for Vocaons 1st Friday - —6:00 p.m. Holy Hour Fridays———6:00pm Staons of the Cross Saturday —-- 3:30 pm Rosary Mass Schedule VIGIL MASS Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Weekday Masses In the Martin De Porres Chapel Monday:10:00 a.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. Adoration Every 1st Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m.. - 7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm Sunday: 7:30am-8:15am Sunday: 10:00am– 10:45am Or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal registration takes place at the Parish Office prior to baptism preparation class. Parents and God-parents prepara- tion is held on the First Sunday of each month after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Baptisms will take place on the Third Sunday of each month. Please call parish office for more information.
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S t . L u k e C a t h ol i c C h u rc h 4 9 2 5 E a s t C a p i t o l S t r e e t , S E W a s h i n g t o n , D C 2 0 0 1 9
Staffed by The Josephite Fathers and Brother Servi ng Washi ngt on DC ( Far S.E.) , N.E. and Prince Georges County Si nce 1957
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, September 17, 2017
PASTORAL STAFF
PASTOR: Rev. Cornelius K. Ejiogu, SSJ (202) 584-8322 Ext. 1 IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Denis Mandamuna (202) 584-8322
DEACON: Richard Walker (301) 283-8339 SISTER: Anne Marie Schreiner, DC (205) 919-0010
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
SECRETARY: Ms. Michele Peters (202) 584-8322 Ext. 2 DIRECTOR OF CENTER: Mrs. Brenda Smith (202) 584-1400
D.R.E.: Mrs. Shirley Williams MA INTENANCE VOLUNTEER Mr. Lensor Jones (202) 907-3342
God, love one another and serve each other. ______________
Parish Devotions 3rd Sunday - 1:00 p.m. Cameroon Community Mass 3rd Saturday– 3:00pm Prayer Meeting Monday - —-10:30 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Seniors Bible Study Group Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. Novena to St. Joseph Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study Friday - ——--8:00 a.m. Prayer for Vocations 1st Friday - —6:00 p.m. Holy Hour Fridays———6:00pm Stations of the Cross Saturday —-- 3:30 pm Rosary
Mass Schedule
VIGIL MASS
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Masses
In the Martin De Porres Chapel Monday:10:00 a.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.
Adoration Every 1st Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m.. - 7:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm Sunday: 7:30am-8:15am
Sunday: 10:00am– 10:45am Or by appointment
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptismal registration takes place at the Parish Office prior to
baptism preparation class. Parents and God-parents prepara-
tion is held on the First Sunday of each month after the 11:00
a.m. Mass. Baptisms will take place on the Third Sunday of
each month. Please call parish office for more information.
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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, September 17, 2017
Weekday Time Feast of the Day Mass Intention For the Week Requested By
Saturday 16th 4:00pm 24th Sunday (Vigil) Mass OT Birthday Blessings for Mercer Patterson In Thanksgiving
Sunday 17th 8:30am 11:00am
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 224th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Family Parish Family
Monday 18th 10:00am Weekday Mass God’s Blessings for Fr. Joseph Begay, S.S.J. Parish Family
Tuesday 19th 8:00am St. Januarius OPT Birthday Blessings for Constance Young In Thanksgiving
Wednesday 20th 8:00am SS. Andres & Paul OBL
Thursday 21st 10:00 am St. Matthew FEAST God’s Blessings for William Patterson Patterson Family
Friday 22nd 8:00 am Weekday Mass God’s Blessings for Mary R. Mulfide & Family Parish Family
Reflection for the 24th Sunday in ordinary time
“I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?” The parable Jesus tells today is the story of a king, but in truth it is about Jesus himself. He is the “king” who has forgiven our debts. We are the “servants” whose sins have earned us chastise-ment. But when we repent and ask for Christ’s mercy, he grants it to us without hesitation. The point of the parable, then, is that we too should extend this mercy to others. We should not be like that “wicked servant” who begged for mercy but would not show it to others. Elsewhere, Jesus teaches us to pray, “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors” (Mt. 6:12). We use different words, but a similar meaning when we pray the Our Father asking God to “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” But are we sure that we mean what we say? It’s important to pause and evaluate how we are doing in this regard. Are we harboring any grudges? Are there people we refuse to forgive? Is there a situation where we are seeking re-venge instead of extending mercy? Jesus asks us to do otherwise. He reminds us that we have already been forgiven. We are right now enjoying the benefits of his forgiveness. So we are called to bear in mind our own sins, failings, weakness-es, and “debts” when we deal with others instead of thinking that we are perfectly innocent and act-ing as if we’ve never been the beneficiary of mer-cy. So let us do our best to forgive as we have been forgiven. This doesn’t mean approving of wrong behavior; God doesn’t ask us to do that. But he does ask us to let go of bitterness and foster mercy instead. 2015 Liturgical Publications Inc. Resource Center
PASTOR’S CORNER
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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, September 17, 2017
Church Support Sunday Collection: Thank you for supporting
our parish.
May God reward you abundantly
ATTENDANCE:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY We would like to wish a wonderful happy birthday to Sunday Glover-
Cox, Frances A. Cooper, Dorene Ma-honey, Mercer Patterson, Candice Williams, Constance Young, Marie Ebenbeng, Laurent Ebenbeng, &
Chelsea Julienne Njieukam Touani
May the Joy of the Lord be your strength!!!
Lectors Schedule 09/23/2017– 4:00pm Mass
K.H. Ndouga
09/24/2017-830am Mass
N. Douglas & D. Lucas
09/24/2017– 11:00 am Mass
CCD Students
E.m.H.c. Schedule
09/23/2017– 4:00pm Mass
R. Watson & Vi. Watson
09/24/2017-8:30am Mass
L. Washington & M. Harris
09/24/2017– 11:00am Mass B. Conrad & G. Abate
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PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS
Dear Parishioners, our Tree of Life has not fully bloomed. We are continuing the sale of l leaves the northwest corner of the church (East Capitol St. side) There are 38 leaves still available for memorializing decease family members or posting your current family names or beliefs. Each leaf is $250 and can be paid in monthly installments. All proceeds will be used for the improvement of our beautiful church. Please contact Kathy Harris Ndouga if you would like more de-tails at (202) 575-8732. ST. LUKE FUN DAY TEE SHIRTS: For all of you who have not picked up their tee shirts that they ordered you may pick you tee shirt(s) up in the rear of the church this weekend. PRAISE AND HEALING PRAYER will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 1pm to 3pm. in the St. Martin de Porress Room. It will be led by Sister Ann Marie Shrieiner. CCD BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 24TH at 9:00am in the Center. Registration forms are available at the rear of the church. Parents are invited to join us on opening day to complete registration, and to meet and greet the staff! ST. LUKE ANNUAL STREET FESTIVAL/FLEA MARKET sponsored by St. Luke Our Lady of The Annunciation Sodality on September 23rd, 2017 from 10:00 am until 3:00pm. Persons interested in a table can contact Joyce Thomas a 202-399-0943. Table rental is $15.00. If anyone is interested in donating to the Sodality Table they can also contact Ms. Thomas. Thanking you in advance for your support. THE ANNUAL EAST OF THE RIVER REVIVAL starts Monday October 2, 2017 - Wednesday October 4, 2017. St. Luke is one of the host Churches on Monday. We would like to see you there. The Revival is being held at Holy Family Catholic Church - 2210 Callaway Street, Temple Hills, MD. 20748. Revival begins each night at 7:00 PM. The Youth will celebrate their Revival on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at The Church Of The Incarnation - 800 East-ern Ave,. NE. More information to follow. SAVE THE DATE of October 21st for the St. Luke’s 60th Anniversary Dinner & Gala. Venue is St Luke’s Center. Time: 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Food is catered by Angie Bees Catering Company. Please see bulletin insert for our gala-menu. Ticket is $40. ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS CAPITOL VIEW LIBRARY will hold a Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 19 at 6:30pm at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. You will see how the exterior design is shaping up and you will get an update on interim location. Your feedback will be welcome. DOMESTIC CHURCH DAY: Join fellow catholic couples and families for a “Domestic Church Day” with the theme of “Strengthening the Family with Mary” on September 23 from 12:30 to 5:30 at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, DC (3900 Harewood Rd. N.E.) This half-day family retreat will offer reflection on how Mary walks with families featuring dynamic catechesis sessions for all the member of the family, spiritual devotions including a multi-cultural Rosary in front of a hand embroidered Tilma of our Lady of Guadaloupe and Vigil Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Mario Dorsonville. The day will conclude with fun and cultural activities. The cost of attendants if $10 for adults and free for children under 18. Parking is free. To register please visit www.domesticchurchday.eventbrite.com. This event is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Cultural Diversity and the St. John Paul II National Shrine. FRANCISCAN MONASTERY OF THE HOLY LAND IN AMERICA: Bring your pets to the gardens of the Fran-ciscan Monastery for the annual Blessings of the Animals on Saturday, September 30, at 10:30am. All are welcome and pets will receive a St. Francis metal The blessing is held annually near the Oct. 4, the Feast of St. Francis, patron saint of animals. HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH CELEBRATING 65 YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY! Presenting an evening of Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Pop, & rock! This event is sponsored by the Holy Family Men’s Club. The date is Sun-day, October 8, 2017 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Allen Drury Room, Holy Family Catholic Church,2210 Callaway Street, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748. The cost is $30 per person and light refreshments will be served. For tickets please contact Johnathan Hunter at (301) 254-6448 and the Holy Family Rectory at (301) 894-2222.
