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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 14, 2021 Centennial Theme:
“Remembering, Rejoicing and Reaching in Faith”
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church
Josephite Fathers and Brothers
1600 Morris Road, SE Washington, DC 20020 Phone 202-678-4999 Fax
202-610-3198 Emergency Telephone Number 409-963-5633
Web Site: www.olphsedc.com Email:
[email protected]
PARISH STAFF Very Rev. Michael L. Thompson, SSJ, Pastor Deacons:
Ira Chase, Thomas Jones, and Timothy Tilghman
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Bernice Waller
Director of Religious Education: Ms. Cynthia Battle Pastoral
Council Chair: Ms. Aletcia Whren
Phone: 202-678-4999 Email:
[email protected] Phone 202-246-1960
Email:
[email protected]
Finance Council Chair: Mrs. Bonita Boulware Ministers of Music: Mr.
Rawn Harbor, Director Phone 301-758-3768 Email:
[email protected] Mr.
Dehrric Richburg, Mr. George Stewart, Ms. Debra Tidwell, Ms.
Melanie Cobb
Request for 2020 Annual Contribution Statements available until
February 25, 2021 REMINDER: Still interested in obtaining your 2020
annual contribution statements, the form is on the website. You can
download, fill it in and email to Mrs. Bernice Waller at
[email protected]. She will notify you when available for pick-up.
Calendars are still available in the Rectory, ONE (1) PER
HOUSEHOLD.
“If You Wish, You Can Make Me Clean”
“I Do Will It. Be Made Clean”
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Mass Intentions are available for the faithful departed and the
needs of the living. In addition, every weekend one Mass is offered
for the parishioners of our parish. Call the office to request a
Mass intention. An offering of $10 is suggested.
Memorials are noted by: † Indicates Deceased
BD means Birthday AD means Anniversary of Death
Sunday (14th) 10:00 am For the People of OLPH Monday (15th)
8:00 am †Father Kenneth Westray
By the Westray Family Tuesday (16th)
8:00 am †Maurice Perry-Dukes
By Gloria A. Lessington Wednesday (17th) 8:00 am Thursday (18tht)
8:00 am Sunday (21st) 10:00 am For the People of OLPH
First Sunday of Lent February 21, 2021
1st Reading: Genesis 9:8-15 Responsorial Psalm 25:4-5,6-7,8-9
2nd Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Gospel Reading: Mark 1:12-15
OLPH History, Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Core
Values
Matthew 28:18-20: The Commissioning of the Disciples
Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on
earth has been given to me. Go,
therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded
you. And behold, I am with you always,
until the end of the age.”
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish has a rich, black cultural
history. From its formation in 1920, the Black
Catholics of Anacostia contributed to its development and growth
through their sacrifices of time, talent, skills and funds to
provide a parish plant of their own. Thus, the
uniqueness of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish places it in a
leadership position to interact with other Black and non-
black parishes in utilizing the gifts of Black spirituality through
music, dance, education, and special action.
MISSION STATEMENT: We, the people, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Parish, therefore, acknowledge that our Pastoral Mission is to
proclaim Christ and teach the “Good News”, to worship and bear
witness in the community, to love and serve as Jesus commanded, and
to preserve and share our rich Black heritage.
VISION STATEMENT: “A Roman Catholic church that is actively visible
in the Community, shares its spirituality through fellowship, and
is committed to serving God.”
CORE VALUES BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS: We will always speak the truth,
respect the opinions and roles of all parishioners, and value each
person, always maintaining Christian charity in all of our
actions.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH: We will seek to increase the understanding of our
Catholic faith and expand our spiritual growth by participating in
and supporting charitable and spiritual activities, in addition to
attending Mass.
STEWARDSHIP: We will become involved in church activities and
commit our time, talent and treasures.
INCLUSION: We will be open and inviting by extending ourselves to
all by sharing in our parish life; thereby, reaffirming our vision
of being actively visible in the community.
LEGACY: We will preserve our rich Black cultural history by
respecting the past, continuing in service and faith in the
present, and committing to the future of OLPH.
Quote for the Week
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Sunday, February 14th: 10:00 am Mass (Baptism at Mass)
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Virtual Sunday School Teachers
Valentine’s Day started in 500 A. D. It was started by Pope Saint
Gelasius I, the third pope of the Catholic Church. He named the day
after Saint Valentine or Saint Valentinus. The name Valentine is
derived from a Latin word “valens” meaning worthy, strong or
powerful. Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the
Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It
originated as a minor Western Christian feast day honoring one or
two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through
later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural,
religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many
regions of the world. In general, Valentine’s Day is a special day
to celebrate romance and love. It is usually celebrated by giving
significant others flowers and gifts to demonstrate affection. It
is celebrated in honor of St. Valentine, a third century Roman
saint associated with love and marriage.
Monday, February 15th:
PRESIDENT’S DAY – PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, February 16th: 6:30
pm Virtual Bible Study Wednesday, February 17th:
Today we celebrate Ash Wednesday, the first day of the liturgical
season of Lent. In this season, we prepare ourselves to celebrate
the high point of our Christian life, Easter. Each year, the
readings for Ash Wednesday are the same. They call us to a change
of heart and teach us about the traditional Lenten practices of
prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. These disciplines are to be part
of the Christian life during every season, but during the season of
Lent, we renew our commitment to them. Thursday, February 18th:
10:30 am LOC Food Pantry – 3P
Saturday, February 20th:
11:00 am Confirmation Parent's Gathering Sunday, February 21st --
First Sunday of Lent: 10:00 am Mass
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Virtual Sunday School
Masses Are Live-Streamed On
8:00 am Weekday Masses are available for you to offer
prayers for your family, friends and yourself. PLEASE NOTE: Mass
Intentions may NOT be made
on Solemnities, Fridays, or Saturdays. (Because Sundays are not
available, all third Monday
Masses are for Ladies’ Auxiliary No. 213)
Mass stipend donation $10.00
Remember ALL Sunday Masses are offered
For the People of OLPH until further notice. Several dates are open
now. Check to see if your
requested date is available.
Contact Doris Savoy to reserve your intentions preferably by email:
[email protected].
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Items Available in the Rectory Monday-Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00
pm
Saint Joseph Sunday Missal for 2021 $5.00 The Word Among Us
$1.00
The Living Faith $1.00 Candles $3.00 Lector’s Handbooks Also
Available $5.00
Tuesday Night Class 6:30 pm
Virtual with Deacon Chase
Collection last weekend: $7,954.00
Many thanks to all OLPH parishioners for sending in your tithes and
offerings. You may continue to remit
your offerings via mail (Attention Mrs. Waller), pay on- line, or
dropped off at the office. Your continued support of our parish is
greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Today’s Gospel invites us to think about the choices we make as
individuals and as a family. Jesus was faced with a choice in
today’s Gospel. By choosing to heal the man with leprosy, Jesus
showed God’s compassion for the sick and the outcast. The man knew
that Jesus had a choice and that Jesus could
reject his request. He may have expected that Jesus would not help
him. The social taboos
regarding leprosy certainly gave him little on which to base his
hope. In the person of the man with
leprosy, we see an image of all those in need. The sick and the
outcast of our world are watching us, to
see if we as Christians will choose to extend ourselves to others
in need of healing and
compassion. Gather with your family and talk about some of the
choices you have made as a family (where to go on vacation, what
activities to do
together, how to spend our evenings, and so on). How does your
family go about making these
decisions? What do your choices communicate to others about your
family’s values? In today’s Gospel, Jesus was faced with a choice.
Read
today’s Gospel, Mark 1:40-45. In choosing to heal the man with
leprosy, Jesus chose to show God’s compassion and mercy. All our
choices reflect our faith, and others are watching. Conclude in
prayer
together, asking God to help your family show compassion to others
in your family decisions. Pray together today’s Psalm, Psalm 32, or
pray
the Prayer for Vocations.
using this link
Celebrate by checking out the series produced
by the Catholic Standard at www.adw.org. In
videotaped interviews, local Black Catholics reflect on their
journey of faith, share their insights on combating racism, and
affirm what gives them hope for the future. They are: Cardinal
Wilton Gregory, Gloria Purvis, Sister Patricia Chappell, Hilda Mae
McDougald, Bishop Roy Campbell, Jr., Father Robert Bowie, III,
Father Cornelius Kelechi, Msgr.
Raymond East, and Dr. Ansel Augustine.
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13th Nicole Shaw 15th John Washington 16th Leia Conrad 17th Joseph
Thomas 18th Pearl Baylor Jasmine Handon 21st Kayla Carter Betty
Durr Bill Shelton 22nd Gloria A. Lessington 23rd Kayona Dade 25th
Very Rev. Michael L. Thompson, SSJ 26th Braxton Wheeler 27th Denise
Durham 29th Most Rev. Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ
PARISHIONER TIDBITS
ENTERING THE HOSPITAL?
Parishioners planning to enter the hospital are encouraged to
receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to admission. Because of
privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify parishes of a
parishioner’s stay. Please notify the Rectory of the name of
person, hospital and room number, also when the person returns
home.
HOMEBOUND, **HOSPITALS and/or *NURSING/REHAB
Nettie Biscoe, *Sonnie Boulware, Carolyn Brown, John Brown,
Lorraine Brown, Shelia Conway, Roberta Dade- Young, Agnes Dua,
*Cordella Gough, Elease Gravett, *Michael Holley, **Hilda Kearney,
*Geraldine Lee, Marie Lucas, Vincent Matthews, Antoinette Reese,
**Mary Shearard, Charles Smith, Delores Smith, **Reynaldo Thurston,
**Bernadette Waters, and Kobe Williams.
Bobby & Shelia Greene 21st on February 16th Thomas &
NewVelvet Washington 61st on February 20th
Wear a Mask
Cover mouth when you cough Practice social distancing
Avoid contact (touching) others Avoid non-essential travel
Clean & disinfect frequently touched objects and
surfaces.
FRIENDLY REMINDER We would like to keep our LIST current.
Please contact Doris Savoy via email
[email protected]. or call
the Rectory
when a request to add as well as the request to remove a
name.
VACCINE ALERT FOR DC
All seniors in DC 65 years or older can register to get the vaccine
in their neighborhood by visiting
this site: vaccinate.dc.gov. or call 1-855-363-0333.
VACCINE ALERT FOR PG COUNTY
Call 301-618-2684
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Evelyn Akoto, Lisa Alexander, Michelle Brookings- Cheek, Thomas
Henry Brooks, Demarquis Carter, Louis Carter, William Clemons,
Margo Cooke, Steve Cooke, George Dugue, Toni Gaines, LaShawn
Gaines, Karin Joy Hodge, Ken Houston, Charles Jackson, James
Jackson, Joan Jackson, Jessica King, Jimmy Logan, Elizabeth
Moeller, Yvonne Moody, Joan Morris, Teresa Naylor, Marcia Marlene
Oliver, Mattie O’Neal, Terrance Oxyner, Betty Paisley, Marilyn
Pearson, Charles Penny, Deidre Dorsey Point, William Queene, Tamala
Sappington, Amy Scroggins, Eric Scroggins, Edward Stoner, Augustus
Thomas, Rose Thurston, Nicky Wilkinson...
The 2021 Annual Appeal is here! This year’s theme is Seeking Christ
to remind us in this time of hardship and need that Christ is the
one, true source of the healing, unity, and love that we all seek.
Through our collective support of the Annual Appeal, we strengthen
the Body of Christ that is our local Church, and we sustain her
many charitable works that serve the spiritual and other needs of
all those within and beyond our parish boundaries. Parishioners
will be asked to make a commitment to the 2021 Annual Appeal next
weekend. Your gift will also be credited towards our parish goal.
Learn more about the Annual Appeal at appeal.adw.org.
In your prayers, remember the souls of
Brittany Chase (Daughter of Lisa, Granddaughter of Deacon Ira and
Judy)
Services will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021
Not About Me Ministries 3106 Branch Avenue Temple Hills, MD
Viewing 9:00 – 10:45 am Service 11:00 am
FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY Service will be live-streamed Burial:
Cedar Hill Cemetery
and Diane Curry Niece of Frances Battle Services pending
and Reynaldo Thurston Husband of Rose Thurston Services
pending
Ten Most Interesting Little Known Black History Facts
1. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was an all-black
battalion of the Women's Army Corps (WAC). The 6888th had 855 black
women, both enlisted and officers, and was led by Major Charity
Adams Earley. It was the only all-black, all-female battalion
overseas during World War II. 2. The Fultz quadruplets were the
first surviving identical African-American quads. The Fultz Sisters
are one of three sets of quadruplets born in America to survive
into adulthood. 3. The Muse Brothers: These twin brothers were a
carnival attraction who gained a lot of attention with their unique
look. The tale of George and Willie Muse, albino brothers living in
the rural South during the late 1800s, is stirring. According to
accounts, the brothers were living in Truevine, Va., when they were
kidnapped as boys, sold off to a local carnival sideshow and
paraded around the country. 4. Gerald Lawson: This engineer and
inventor is the reason why disc-based home video games exist. 5.
Frederick Jones was an inventor who was responsible for the
creation of the cooling system on refrigerated trucks. 6. Sarah
Rector was once the richest Black child in America. Born and raised
on a Creek Indian plantation, she came into MILLIONS after her
leased Oklahoma land, thought to be worthless, was discovered to be
flush with OIL and they began extracting 2500 barrels per day. She
is the 2nd Black Female Millionaire, the 1st being Sarah Breedlove,
a.k.a. Madame C.J. Walker. 7. Sarah Saartjie Baartman was exploited
for her curves and put on display in Europe for many years. She was
the best known of at least two South African Khoikhoi women who,
due to the European objectification of their buttocks, were
exhibited as freak show attractions in 19th-century Europe under
the name Hottentot Venus— "Hottentot" was the name for the Khoi
people, now considered an offensive term, and "Venus" referred to
the Roman goddess of love and fertility. 8. Philippa Schuyler was a
piano prodigy who had an unconventional upbringing and life. 9.
Millie and Christine McKoy were conjoined twins who were put on
display from childhood, who went by the stage names "The Carolina
Twins", "The Two-Headed Nightingale" and "The Eighth Wonder of the
World". The twins traveled throughout the world performing song and
dance for entertainment, overcoming years of slavery, forced
medical observations, and forced participation in fairs and freak
shows. 10. Nichelle Nichols (born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28,
1932) is an American actress, singer, and voice artist best known
for her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in Star Trek The Original Series,
and its film sequels. Nichols's portrayal as Uhura was
groundbreaking for African American female characters on American
television. From 1977 to 2015, Nichols volunteered her time to
promote NASA's programs, and to recruit diverse astronauts,
including women and ethnic minorities. Leonard Nimoy fought for
equal pay for his “Star Trek” castmate when he found out she was
being paid less than the others.
For more information on these facts, check out Little Known Black
History Facts.
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