HOLY COMFORTER- ROMAN APRIL 2 5, 2 021 Fourth Sunday of Easter Stay Connected Readings This Weekend: Acts 4:8-12 1 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18 Visit our parish website (hcscchurch.org) for updates from the Pastor and on the parish during the pandemic. Readings Next Weekend: Acts 9:26-31 1 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8 Subscribe to Flocknote by texting HCSC to 84576 or visit https://hcscchurch.flocknote.com/ to receive emails with updates from the parish such as bulletins, recorded mass links and homily notes. It’s FREE and easy!

Download the MyParishApp onto your mobile device to The Gospel today presents our Lord Jesus as the Good stay in touch with what’s happening at our parish. To get Shepherd with some of the following qualities. First, he is the app: visit your app store (available for android & Apple the PASSIONATE Shepherd. The text says that he lays phones). Turn on your notifications after you download so you can receive updates and information. down his life for his Sheep. He undergoes a passion for us. Now ask yourself of anyone else who desires your loyalty And, follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and affection, did they die for you? Jesus is the only one Twitter and YouTube). Make sure you stay connected! who died for you and thus he deserves your greatest loyalty. Next, he is a PARTICULAR Shepherd. He is not Mass Attendance—April 18, 2021 like other shepherds who only look out for themselves. If there is no profit in being your shepherd they will run off 4:30pm 41 8:00am 57 and abandon the sheep. Jesus will be there and is willing 9:30am 16 to give his life for you because he cares for you more than 11:00am 107 for himself. He is a PERSONAL Shepherd. He says he 7:00pm 58 knows his sheep. He knows everything about you. He Total: 279 knows you better than you know yourself. He knows what is good about you and what is bad, and he still loves you. THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH He is a PERSISTENT Shepherd. He knows the other Monday (4/26) Friday (4/30) sheep too and will not rest until they are all accounted for. 7:00pm YAM Bible Study 6:00pm Confessions/Holy Hour He is a POWERFUL Shepherd who has the power to lay down his life and take it up again. He doesn’t only die for Wednesday (4/28) 7:15pm Bible Study (Zoom) you, but he lives for you too. He alone has that power. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION / HOLY HOUR is held EVERY FRIDAY from 6—7PM in the sanctuary. Parishioners are invited to attend a MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK wonderful opportunity to gather and reflect in Sunday, April 25 Fourth Sunday of Easter quiet prayer in the presence of the Blessed 8:00am Howard Cook † Sacrament. Confessions are also heard during 9:30am Jeannie Munoz † 11:00am Courtney Colston (birthday) the Holy Hour. 7:00pm Holmes, Sr. † Monday, April 26 THE LORD IS RISEN! As disciples of 7:00am Carlette Warren † (birthday) Christ, we are called to go forth and Tuesday, April 27 spread the good news of His 7:00am Zoe Elgin-Cossart Resurrection. Our parish's many Wednesday, April 28 Chanel, Priest & ministries are examples of how many of you answer that 7:00am Claude Tompkins, Sr. † (birthday) call and they require not only gifts of time and talent, but Thursday, April 29 St. , & Doctor of Church also of financial help. Please prayerfully consider 7:00am Zachary Carlson † Friday, April 30 Saint Pius V, supporting Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian with electronic 7:00am Frank James (birthday) tithing through FAITH DIRECT. It’s FREE and Saturday, May 1 Saint the Worker convenient! Your weekly tithes and other donations are 8:00am Theresa & Frank James (24th wedding anniv.-4/30) deducted electronically using a credit card or checking 4:30pm For the People account. You can sign up at www.faithdirect.net using our church code DC59, or pick up an enrollment form in the MASS INTENTIONS: It is a spiritual work of mercy to pray for others, both living and deceased. To offer a Mass in memory of a rear of the church or the parish office. Questions? Contact friend or family, call 202-546-1885. The customary stipend is $5 Kim Peaks at [email protected] or on 202-546-1885. per intention. Our Mission Statement: Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, DAILY BIBLE READINGS empowered by the Holy Spirit, exists to evangelize and to Monday: Acts 11:1-18 John 10:1-10 uphold Christian values by promoting the teachings of the Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26 John 10:22-30 Church in Word, Sacrament and Witness. Wednesday: Acts 12:24—13:5 John 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25 John 13:16-20 Our Vision Statement: Friday: Acts 13:26-33 John 14:1-6 A welcoming, embracing and joyful faith family richly Saturday: Acts 13:44-52 John 14:7-14 rooted in the community today, tomorrow and forever. View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com FOURTH SUNDAY OF EAS TER PARISH LIFE Youth Ministry News Nicki Gebrehiwot, Director of Youth Ministry FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS FOR 202-546-1885 ext. 29 (voicemail)  [email protected] 2021 will celebrate their First Holy Communion on Sun., April 25th at 1:30PM. Our youth are: YOUTH MINISTRY PARENT MEET-UP: Our youth Lena Gollan; Dai'Onna Powers; and ministry has formed a support group for parents which is Christian Schafer. As a community, we ask especially vital during these pandemic restrictions. These you to pray that these youth, with the help of meet-ups are an opportunity for parents and families to their parents, will make this First Communion a life-long meet (via Zoom) and discuss parental issues/concerns, practice of receiving the Eucharist. fellowship and pray. Stay tuned for future ‘Meet-Ups’ by subscribing to Youth Ministry on hcscchurch.flocknote.com.

CONGRATULATIONS to Michael Holliday GRADUATE RECOGNITION: As we do every year, we and Jessica Forrest who were joined in the th would like to honor our HCSC students Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on April 16 . We who are graduating from middle school, pray that their union will be blessed with love high school and college. In the midst of and devotion to both God and each other. the current pandemic restrictions we are uncertain as to how this will happen but ANNUAL MAY PROCESSION: The entire HCSC parish nonetheless we want to know who is is invited to participate in our annul May Procession next nd graduating in 2021. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Sun., May 2 , following the 11AM mass. After Mass, we information on how to inform the youth ministry of an will depart from the church and process around Lincoln upcoming graduation. Park while reciting the rosary and singing Marian hymns. Upon our return to the church, our May Queen will crown CAMP ST. CHARLES IS OPEN FOR the Blessed Mother statue. If you are joining us, please CAMPERS! Looking for a Catholic overnight wear your mask and practice social distancing. summer camping experience for your children? Consider Camp St. Charles in southern HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEN’S RETREAT: Maryland. The camp can operate with 50% capacity and July 30—August 1 at the Claggett Center in has many renovations along with intentional COVID-19 Adamstown, MD. Facilitator: Deacon Steven safety protocols. Nash ( of Landover). For more SPRING 2021 OPEN HOUSE: Prospective campers are information on safety protocols and cost, pick invited to an Open House on May 2nd, 11AM—3PM. Take up a flyer in the rear of the church, or contact Cyprian a tour and meet the staff! Visit www.campstcharles.com for Jenifer (301-580-4273), or visit: www.hcscchurch.org. All more information. Private tours are also available. the men of the parish are invited to participate. HCSC Pilgrimage to the HOLY LAND! HCSC Young Adult Ministry YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY meets Join Msgr. Pope and HCSC pilgrims Mondays at 7PM via Zoom OR in-person to the Holy Land for a 10-day in the rectory (social distanced w/masks). pilgrimage, November 8—17, Join other young adults with Msgr. Pope in 2022. The date was postponed from the discussion of scripture. To receive the 2020 due to the pandemic, but ZOOM link: subscribe to the YAM Bible Study on Flocknote prayerfully we will be able to travel at hcscchurch.flocknote.com. We ask you to RSVP if in 2022. SAVE THE DATES and you are attending in-person. We are currently studying see flyer for details. HEBREWS.

Join Monsignor Pope for the Wednesday Evening Bible Study via Zoom at 7:15pm. To receive the link, subscribe to Wednesday Night Bible Local health guidelines allows HCSC to celebrate a public Study on Flocknote at hcscchurch.flocknote.com. We mass in the sanctuary for up to 170 people in attendance. are currently studying HEBREWS. Following are some of the protocols that we follow at each Mass for your safety: Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church 1357 East Capitol Street, SE, WDC 20003  To enter the sanctuary, use only the middle front doors and the 202-546-1885  www.hcscchurch.org handicap ramp. Rev. Msgr. Charles Pope, Pastor (www.msgrpope.com)  To allow for social distancing some pews have been roped off. For information on membership, sacraments and funerals contact  Attendees must social distance themselves and wear a facial the rectory staff at [email protected] or 202-546-1885. mask or covering. Hand sanitizer is available. Mass Hours: Saturday—8AM & 4:30PM (vigil);  Protocols are in place for safe reception of Holy Communion. Sunday—8AM, 9:30AM, 11AM and 7PM;

Weekdays: Mon—Fri 7AM (8AM on holidays) We are prudent and cautious because we care for you and your family’s safety and well-being. Visit our website for more Rectory Office Hours (during pandemic): details on pandemic protocols. Our church sanctuary is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10AM—4PM; daily for private prayer from 8AM—8PM. Thursday, Saturday & Sunday—Closed View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com

Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Parish

ANNUAL MAY PROCESSION

The Immaculate Heart of Mary will lead us to Christ

Sunday, May 2, 2021

ALL are invited to gather at the Church following the11:00AM Mass (approximately 12:30noon) to process to Lincoln Park, continue around the park and return to the church. The May Crowning will follow in the church. Bring your rosary. Safety protocols will be in place (face masks/social distancing)

Ms. Erin Wright will be our May Queen

Traditional May Procession Attire (if you desire): White dresses or White suits (females) White suits or White shirts w/White or Navy Blue slacks (males) *In case of inclement weather, please meet in the Church. Caesarea Haifa Tiberias Sea of Galilee Cana Nazareth Bethlehem Jerusalem Hosted by MSGR. CHARLES POPE

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