Weekday & Saturday MassesMonday - 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 MassesEve 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 or 5:30 p.m. Mass on federal holidays
Parish Mission StatementThe Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is a welcoming Catholic community whose people encounter Christ in the Eucharist and serve Him in our neighbor.
*American Sign Language interpreted Mass
New Ministry: Caring for Creation • 311am Daily Mass Schedule Change • 3RCIA • 4Home Blessings • 5
Saturday Vigil, May 25 5:30 p.m. ~ Father O
Sunday, May 26 7:30 a.m. ~ Father Alec 9:00 a.m.* ~ Father Regis 10:30 a.m. (Church) ~ Father Bill 10:30 a.m. (Gym) ~ Father Alec 12:30 p.m. ~ Father D’Silva 5:30 p.m. ~ Father Bill
Mass Times ~ Presider Schedule
Inside This Issue • May 26, 2019
3630 Quesada Street, NWWashington, D.C. 20015
202.966.6575 • Phone202.966.9255 • Fax
www.blessedsacramentdc.org
Blessed Sacrament School5841 Chevy Chase Parkway, NW
Washington, D.C. 20015202.966.6682
www.bsstoday.orgHealing Masses
Fr. Foley’s Healing Mass will be held at 7pm in the church on Friday, June 7
Happy Memorial DayOn Monday, we will have Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. There will be no afternoon Exposition or Benediction. The Parish Office will also be closed.
Pastoral Staff
Duffy Parish Center
Sacraments
Parish Services & Information
Blessed Sacrament School
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Pastor’s Column
Rev. William Foley, Pastor • [email protected]. Alec Scott, Parochial Vicar • [email protected]. Msgr. Maurice V. O’Connell, Senior Priest • [email protected]. Percival L. D’Silva • [email protected] Kenneth Angell • [email protected] Leo Flynn • [email protected] on Weekends: Rev. Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap
Mr. Chris Kelly, School Principal 202.966.6682, [email protected]
Ms. Nancy Ryan,School Admissions Director202.966.6682, Ext. 6110, [email protected]
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 register as new parishioners, visit www.blessedsacramentdc.org/new-parishioners. Hard copies of the registration form are available at the parish office or contact Rick Perry: 202.449.3982.
Website Postings • [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.
Baptism • Baptismal classes are required of all parents prior to baptism. We recommend taking classes before the child is born. Group baptisms are offered every 2nd Saturday at noon in the chapel and 4th Sunday at 2 p.m. in the main church. For more info visit: www.blessedsacramentdc.org/sacraments-rites
Matrimony • All couples who are to be married at Blessed Sacrament must contact one of our priests. Please contact one of the parish priests at least six months in advance of your marriage date.
Reconciliation • Saturday, 4 - 5 p.m. or anytime by appointment.
Altar Server Program: [email protected] • Eucharistic Minister Volunteers: [email protected]
Main Office 202.966.6575 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)Sacramental Emergency (priest on call) 202.966.6575, Ext. 3988 Facilities 202.449.4610Ray Manning Adult Center 202.363.4512Ms. Joan Ward, Office Manager, [email protected]. Mary Tull, Receptionist & Wedding Coordinator,
[email protected]. John Navolio, Business Manager
202.449.3984, [email protected] Mr. Jay Rader, Music Director
202.449.3981, [email protected]. Jane Baily, Faith Formation for Children Director
202.449.3989, [email protected] Ms. Tammy Flippo, Faith Formation for Adults Director
202.449.3974, [email protected]. Rosalie Days, Coordinator for Baptism & First Communion Prep
202.449.4618, [email protected]. Marilyn Campbell, Youth Minister and CYO Athletic Director
202.449.3985, [email protected]. 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 Coordinator202.449.3990, [email protected]
Ms. Rita Killian, Senior Center Minister, [email protected]
Parish Family:
I have fond memories of what was once called “Decoration Day.” During our youth, my father always made sure that the graves of our relatives in his native town of Danbury, Connecticut were properly adorned for this day – which we now call “Memorial Day.” The origin of this “holiday” has its roots in the tradition of honoring who sacrificed their lives for our freedom in the field of battle; but, by extension, it can also be a time to honor all our beloved dead. There are many stories of heroism associated with our war victims; but there are also lasting effects of war that really never go away. My uncle was injured during World War II and never wanted to witness or hear fireworks on the fourth of July. Sometimes a person will ask me how to obtain some sense of peace. I remind them that the peace that Christ brings is not a cessation of war or conflict but the enduring presence of God within that spurs one on to work for justice and reconciliation. An example of this is provided for us in today’s first reading – the first “council” of the Church. These fathers announced to the growing Gentile believers that “it is the decision of the Holy Spirit and us” not to place on them any unnecessary burden. At times we impose on ourselves unrealistic expectations. Thus, these words of Jesus are most consoling and invigorating:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not
let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27
Yours in Christ,
Sixth Sunday of Easter
MANY THANKSMy heart is filled with profound gratitude for all the prayers and greetings in celebration of my fortieth anniversary of ordination. I am especially grateful for the beautiful liturgy, the May crowning, and the lovely reception sponsored by the Sodality! – Father Foley
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Please include our sick in your Prayers that they may exPerience healing and comfort
John F. BelfioreJoan DevineNatalia DomboPatricia FriendDavid Kaminsky
Elizabeth KennedyFrancis McManusFrank OliverElizabeth Ortega
Daniel OrtmanWilliam ReedSuzanne C. SullivanMichael TavennerNora Walsh
recent BaPtisms
Hals Alexander BenhardJohn Marek Chodakiewicz
Riley Ann O’ConnorMariano Enrique Morales Pauly
Tyler Sindall TurcoFrances Grace Zachary
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Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament May 26, 2019
11am Daily Mass Schedule ChangeWe have been blessed with the opportunity to offer four daily Masses Monday through Friday and two on Saturday for many years. We have also had four priests available for these Masses who live in the rectory. In recent months, Msgr. O’Connell has been unable to participate in daily Masses for health reasons. We also celebrate Masses in five health care facilities each month. After consultation with members of the Worship Commission and with the priests, I have decided to cancel the least attended of these daily Masses – the 11:00am – on a regular basis beginning June 1. We will, of course, continue to celebrate funeral Masses at that hour. Change is never easy but often necessary. There are 12 noon daily Masses at St. Ann’s, Little Flower and Our Lady of Lourdes. Please check their websites. Thank you for your understanding. – Father Foley
Poor Box DonationsPoor Box donations in May will benefit L’Arche, a faith-based organization that creates family-like communities of people with and without intellectual disabilities who share their lives together. L’Arche provides housing and a variety of support services at four homes in the Greater Washington area.
Smash and GrabPlease be aware that in recent months parishioners and visitors have had their vehicles broken into and have been robbed. Please do not leave items in your cars that can be seen and might look inviting!
Caring For Creation Meeting, Tuesday, May 28 7:00pm Duffy Parish, Main Level (An Exciting New Ministry)Please join fellow parishioners for a “Community Conversation” on Tuesday, May 28 at 7pm. We will discuss how we can care for creation both as individuals and as a community at Blessed Sacrament Parish. The program will include a reflection on Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change, and how we can live our faith through respectful communication on climate change within our community and at the national level. Questions or for more information please contact Pat Kavanaugh in the Social Concerns Office, 202.449.3987 or [email protected].
Congratulations to the Honorees for Catechists of the Year 2019Each year in honor of the late Philip Brach who taught in the School of Religion for many years, catechists are chosen by parents nomination and the Faith Formation Office to receive the Catechist of the Year Award. These individuals are selected who exemplify Mr Brach’s love of the Faith and Teaching students. This year, 2 Catechists from each session were selected:
John Cobau 8th Grade (Sunday) Mary Meagher-Hunter Kindergarten (Sunday) Mark Thiron 5th Grade (Tuesday) Lynda Williams 3rd Grade (Sunday) & 6th Grade (Tuesday)
Their names with be inscribed on the Wall of Honor in the Parish Center. They also received a Gift Certificate. Please congratulate them when you see them!! May Our Dear LORD BLESS THEM ALL!!
School of ReligionNew Ministry
Financial Report for April 2019
Income and Expense Summary:
Parish April Actual April Budget Variance % ChangeOffertory Income $ 199,936 $ 215,857 $ (15,921) -7.38%Other Income $ 22,654 $ 25,692 $ (3,038) -11.82%Total Income $ 222,590 $ 241,549 $ (18,959) -7.85%
Expenses $ 203,847 $ 197,869 $ (5,978) -3.02%
Parish YTD Actual YTD Budget Variance % ChangeOffertory Income $ 1,557,730 $ 1,786,602 $ (228,872) -12.81%Other Income $ 354,722 $ 379,313 $ (24,591) -6.48%Total Income $ 1,912,452 $ 2,165,915 $ (253,463) -11.70%
Expenses $ 1,986,693 $ 2,137,172 $ 150,479 7.04%
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Young Family Ministry Summer BBQ PotluckBlessed Sacrament Young Family Ministry is hosting its annual Summer BBQ Potluck on Saturday, June 1 at 4pm. Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for a casual evening to enjoy the start of summer and meet other parents with young children in the parish. If you are interested, please contact Anthony & Elizabeth Angelo at [email protected] for details.
Spring is Here and So Is the Annual MOMS BBQLet’s celebrate mass together with our families at the 5:30 pm Mass on Sunday, June 2 with a family BBQ followed in the school auditorium. Please email [email protected] and [email protected] so that we have the right count for food. Look forward to celebrating Mass and Spring together!
Save the Date
St. Pius X Parish Library Needs You!Are you a college student majoring in library science who would like to gain experience in a library? Are you a retiree who enjoys reading great works of literature? Our library is a wonderful resource in need of your skills! If you would like to volunteer, contact the Office of Adult Faith Formation at 202.449.3974. New Summer hours are coming soon!
Holy Hour for VocationsJoin your fellow parishioners in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament at the “Holy Hour for the intentions of the Ordinandi” and an increase in Vocations to the priesthood and Consecrated Life on Thursday, June 6, 7-8pm.Unite with parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Washington as we anticipate the Ordination of our Priests on June 15! This year’s Ordinandi:
Deacon John BensonDeacon Joseph Cwik
Deacon Brendan GlasgowDeacon Christian HuebnerDeacon Ebuka MbanudeDeacon Stefan MegyeryDeacon Patrick MullanDeacon Benjamin Petty
Deacon Jan PietrygaDeacon Michael Russo
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Church Main Entrance Doors: This project is in progress. A temporary door will be installed at the main entrance and will be in place while the repurposed hardware is refinished for the new doors. As soon as this is complete the new doors will be installed. If you are interested in taking the old doors, please let us know as soon as possible.If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Facilities Update
~ Confirmation Classes for Adults ~ Are you an adult Catholic, baptized and highly
catechized, who has regularly practiced your faith but was never able to celebrate Confirmation?
These five new sessions are just for you.*
Sundays in July & August July 14, 21 & 28 and August 4 & 11 Begins with 9am Mass followed by 10am Class
(Must attend all five sessions)
Questions? Contact the Office of Adult Faith Formation
at 202/449-3974 or email: [email protected]
(*These classes are not for student confirmation and are not for anyone needing Baptism or first Communion.)
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Seniors
ADULT CENTERAll parishioners 55 and up 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 Closed for Memorial Day Tuesday Tuesdays with (Fr.) MauryWednesday Art Class with Dick SwartzThursday Bridge for Bridge LoversFriday Closed
HOME BLESSINGS and Enthronement of THE DIVINE MERCY
as King of Home and FamilyWould You Like To Have Your Home Blessed and Enthroned by Jesus, The Divine Mercy as King and Ruler of home and family?A long time tradition in the Catholic Church is having our home blessed with the new waters of Easter. The blessing prays that your home is filled with God’s Peace and Holiness. A much more recent tradition is having Jesus, The Divine Mercy Enthroned As King of Home and Family. (On Divine Mercy Sunday, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish was Enthroned a Divine Mercy Parish!)
If you wish to have your home blessed and/or enthroned then kindly e-mail Deacon Leo Flynn and include your name(s), address, phone number, and e-mail address and send it to [email protected]. Also, kindly specify which days/dates and times may work best per your schedule to have your home blessed & enthroned (week days are available) and whether you are or are not a registered parishioner of our Parish. Those without computers may contact Deacon Leo directly at 703.328.4762 and leave your name and telephone number (speak slowly and clearly) in his voice mail and he will return your call.
Sponsor Of The WeekWe would like to thank Doyle Construction
for placing an ad in our weekly bulletin.
Coming Soon: Living the EucharistThis new Easter season, consider for a moment the God-given gifts and talents abundantly given to you. Would you like to offer these in new ways in service to your parish? Do you have untapped talent for a possible new ministry? As we plan for the coming year of faith formation and enrichment, all adults age 18 yrs and over will
be invited to share information about their gifts and talents. Watch the bulletin for more details!
For bulletin weekend of May 18/19
~ Coming soon ~
“Living the Eucharist”
“The Blessing Christ” by Fernando Gallego, c. 1494-1496
This new Easter Season, consider for a moment the God-given gifts and talents abundantly given to you. Would you like to offer these in new ways in service to your parish? Do you have untapped talent for a possible new ministry? As we plan for the coming year of faith formation and enrichment, all adults age 18 yrs and over will be invited to share information about their gifts and talents.
Watch the bulletin for details.
Tuesdays with (Fr.) Maury, Tuesday May 28Msgr. Maurice O’Connell (Fr. O), Blessed Sacrament’s very own Maury, leads this vibrant discussion group and his subject is The Meaning of Life, taught from experience (like the book). Many topics are covered including love, work, community, family, aging and forgiveness. This week’s topic Remembering Our Veterans: Those Who Served and Those Who Gave Their Lives. Fr. O conducts these sessions immediately after the 11:00 am Mass on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Please join us in Apt.#1 of the Chevy Chase Apartments. Everyone is invited–all ages!!
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Registration is OPEN for CYO Fall Sports: soccer and cross country. All parish students in kindergarten through 8th grade are encouraged to join our teams. To register, visit www.blessedsacramentdc.org/cyo-athletics
CYO Athletics
The CYO track and field team ended its inaugural season with big wins for many of our runners.
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Sixth Sunday of Easter
Attention All Engaged CouplesYour wedding is the most exciting in your life right now, but remember that A Wedding is a Day - Marriage is a Lifetime. Preparing for a lifetime needs all the attention you can muster. Consider devoting some time for just the two of you and plan to attend an Engaged Encounter weekend retreat. For more information, email [email protected] or call Tony Glander 301.460.6404.
From the Community
A Lifeline for Married CouplesDoes your relationship need a boost? Do you not feel as close as you would like to be? Worldwide Marriage Encounter may be the answer you are looking for. Contact moments4marriage.org to find out how you can enrich your relationship or call 301.541.7007 or 703.646.1521.Are you in a dark place in your marriage, considering separation or divorce? The Retrouvaille (Rediscovery) experience says: When the world says “give up”, Hope whispers “try one more time”. Contact retromd.org, call 443.400.7017, or email [email protected] for separated and divorced parishioners is available. You can discuss the challenges of separation and divorce and the process of rebuilding lives with the following:• Our very own Fr. O’Connell, Archdiocesan Chaplain for Separated & Divorced: [email protected]
• Holy Trinity parish, contact: Jack Harlee, [email protected]• St Elizabeth parish, contact: Linda Luisi, [email protected]
Interested in Enjoying Family Togetherness in a Serene, Unplugged Environment?If you are looking for ways to deepen your faith, have fun with family and friends, and creating lasting memories for you and your children, we invite you to consider attending the 2019 Labor Day Family Retreat at Camp Maria, Leonardtown, MD. (campmaria.org) This annual three-day retreat for adults, families and children takes place at a former camp for girls in Southern Maryland overlooking beautiful Breton Bay (about two hours from DC). The retreat features daily outdoor Mass, adult faith formation sessions with a priest and supervised crafts and sports for the children. Campers stay in furnished cabins and eat communal meals in a beautiful dining room with a spectacular view.
We are looking for families with young children to join our group in 2019. Please contact BS parishioner Susan Campbell ([email protected], 202.360.8304) for more information.
Celebrating Archbishop Carroll High SchoolPlease join Larry Savoy, President and The Board of Directors of Archbishop Carroll High School for the 27th Annual Spring Benefit and Hall of Honor at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, June 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. This year’s inductees into the Carroll Hall of Honor are James R. Beers ‘57 (accountant/founding partner, Beers & Cutler) and Christine Sartori (Catholic educator for 37 years). Rev. Everett Pearson ‘78, pastor at Mount Calvary parish in Forestville, will receive the Patrick Cardinal O’Boyle Medal. Entertainment provided by The Exclusives Band. For tickets or more information call Ms. India Puryear at 202.529.0900, ext. 119 or email: [email protected].
Beginning Sunday, June 9th, we will publish the bulletin every other week through the summer, until September 1st. Therefore, please submit your bulletin announcements no later than Tuesday at 10am on these dates:
June 4 for the June 9 &16 bulletinJune 18 for the June 23 &30 bulletinJuly 2 for the July 7 & 14 bulletinJuly 16 for the July 21 & 28 bulletinJuly 30 for the August 4 & 11 bulletinAugust 13 for the August 18 & 25 bulletinAugust 27 for the September 1 bulletin
Bulletin Deadlines
