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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 9, 2020

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church

Josephite Fathers and Brothers

1600 Morris Road, SE Washington, DC 20020 Phone: 202-678-4999 Fax 202-610-3189

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

“SET YOUR EYES ON JESUS, NOT ON THE STORM”

Newcomers & Visitors: Welcome to “The Church on the Hill”!

Thank you for worshipping with us today. May you be blessed with hope, joy, love and peace while here!

Should you want to join our parish family please contact a Minister of Hospitality, Priest, or call the Rectory. Again, Welcome!

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OLPH History, Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Core Values

Matthew 28:18-20: Mass Intentions are available for the faithful departed The Commissioning of the Disciples and the needs of the living. In addition, every weekend

Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power one Mass is offered for the parishioners of our parish. in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, Call the office to request a Mass intention. therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them An offering of $10 is suggested. in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of Memorials are noted by: † Indicates Deceased the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have BD means Birthday AD means Anniversary of Death commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, Sunday (9th) until the end of the age.” 10:00 am For the People of OLPH Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish has a rich, black Monday (10th) cultural history. From its formation in 1920, the Black 8:00 am †Joyce Bell Thompson Catholics of Anacostia contributed to its development and By her son Dr. Charles Bell growth through their sacrifices of time, talent, skills and Tuesday (11th) funds to provide a parish plant of their own. Thus, the 8:00 am †BD George Moody uniqueness of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish places it By his wife Yvonne Moody in a leadership position to interact with other Black and non- Wednesday (12th) black parishes in utilizing the gifts of Black spirituality 8:00 am BD Nicky Wilkinson through music, dance, education, and special action. By her mother Earline Wilkinson MISSION STATEMENT: We, the people, of Our Lady of Thursday (13th) Perpetual Help Parish, therefore, acknowledge that our 8:00 am BD Alice Whitaker th Pastoral Mission is to proclaim Christ and teach the “Good Friday (14 ) News”, to worship and bear witness in the community, to 8:00 am BD Khaamal Whitaker love and serve as Jesus commanded, By his mother Alice Whitaker

and to preserve and share our rich Black heritage. Sunday (16th) 10:00 am For the People of OLPH 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. th SPIRITUAL GROWTH: We will seek to increase the 20 Sunday in Ordinary Time

understanding of our Catholic faith and expand our spiritual August 16, 2020 growth by participating in and supporting charitable and 1st Reading: Isaiah 56:1,6-7 spiritual activities, in addition to attending Mass. Responsorial Psalm 67:2-3,5-6,8 STEWARDSHIP: We will become involved in church 2nd Reading: Romans 11:13-15,29-32

activities and commit our time, talent and treasures. Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:21-28

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 Quote for the Week community.

"The worker for God should go forth clad LEGACY: We will preserve our rich Black cultural history by in the armor of courage, knowing that respecting the past, continuing in service and faith in the present, and committing to the future of OLPH. with God there is always victory."

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CH: Church CHG: Church Grounds REC: Rectory

1P/3P: First/Third Portable Building PR: Panorama Room PRF(S)(G): Panorama Room Field (Stage) (Grounds) Masses Will Be Live-Streamed WSG: Washington School for Girls On the OLPH Website or go to Sunday, August 9th: https://facebook.com/OurLadyofPerpetualHelp.DC 10:00 am Mass Sunday 10:00 am Monday, August 10th: Feast of St. Lawrence Monday-Friday 8:00 am This young deacon and heroic martyr is numbered among those A Prayer That Can Be Offered At Communion: saints who were most highly venerated by the ancient Roman “My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Church. Next to the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, that of St. Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I Lawrence ranked highest in the Roman sanctoral cycle. "From desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now the rising of the sun unto its setting," says St. Leo, "whenever receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into the glory of Levites beams forth in splendor, Rome is deemed my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there, no less illustrious because of Lawrence than Jerusalem because of Stephen." Deacon and martyr, he was condemned and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be to die a slow cruel death by the Romans. While he was being separated from you. Amen.” burnt to death, he prayed for Rome and the Church. ********************************* th Tuesday, August 11 :

Memorial of St. Clare

St. Clare was born in Assisi (Italy) and became a disciple of

St. Francis. She founded the Order of the Poor Clares or The greatest gifts we can give to each other, Minoresses and lived a life of radical poverty at the convent of

San Damiano. She wisely led her community for forty years and is to pray for one another. gave counsel to many high-ranking prelates. Such was the 8:00 am Weekday Masses are available for you to fame of her holiness that she was canonised two years after her offer prayers for your family, friends and yourself. death. She is also the patroness of eye disease, goldsmiths, Contact the Rectory for available dates. If you and laundry. Clare is often pictured carrying a monstrance or previously requested a date on Saturday or pyx, to commemorate the time she warded off the soldiers at the Sunday, your date will be moved to the closest day. gates of her convent with the Blessed Sacrament. th Thursday, August 13 : Remember ALL Sunday Masses are offered

10:30 am LOC Food Pantry – 3P For the People of OLPH. th Friday, August 14 : Memorial of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection: He lived a life in total union with the Immaculate Virgin, because he knew (and preached), that only “In the womb of the In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. With Immaculate the soul is reborn according to the likeness of Jesus this collection, you support programs that address the causes Christ.” And that is what Maximilian Kolbe truly was… another of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those Christ, in life and in death. On 12 May 1955 Kolbe was struggling across the country. In addition, 25% of the funds recognized by the Vatican as a Servant of God. Kolbe was collected will remain in our diocese to fund local antipoverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support declared venerable by Pope Paul VI on 30 January 1969, this collection and work on the margins. More information beatified as a Confessor of the Faith by the same Pope in 1971, and canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II on 10 October about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can

1982. Upon canonization, the Pope declared St. Maximilian be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection. Kolbe as a confessor, and a martyr of charity. Saturday, August 15th: Make checks payable to "USCCB – Catholic Campaign for Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Human Development." Send a check or money order to: Also known as the Assumption) is a catholic holiday Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Office of National Collections, United States Conference of Catholic announced on 1 November 1950 by Pope Pius XII. It celebrates the day when the Holy Virgin Mary ended her Bishops P.O. Box 96278 Washington DC 20090-6278. earthly life and was taken to heaven together with her soul Sorry, we are not currently able to process online or credit and body. card donations. Sunday, August 16th: 10:00 am Mass

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Until We Can Meet Again! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The mission of the Church is to Collections last week: $5,371.00 continue the work of Jesus. The Many thanks to all OLPH parishioners for sending in family, the domestic church, your tithes and offerings. You may continue to remit your offerings via mail (Attention Mrs. Waller), pay on- participates in this mission too. line, or dropped off at the office. Your continued support Talk about how your family of our parish is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. participates in the mission of the Church. Discuss ways in which you +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++

seek to reach out to your neighbors

and people in need through acts of

kindness, mercy, and justice. Then

read together today’s Gospel, Please contact the parish office to update your record with any name changes, address changes, Matthew 14:22-33. Talk about how

new email address or new phone numbers or Peter wanted to be like Jesus, to with any additions to the family. If you have a walk on water like Jesus did. Note family member listed as a dependent and they are

now married or self-sufficient please let us know as that Peter was successful for a

they need to register on their own. time, but then he doubted Jesus,

and he began to sink into the water. ++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++

Talk about how your family’s acts of

mercy and justice are rooted in your

faith in Jesus. Pray together that

May the week ahead be peaceful Jesus will continue to work through

and beautiful! May it be filled with your family to prepare the kingdom

smiles and sunshine, good thoughts, of heaven. Pray together

kind people, and happy moments. the Morning Offering or the

Lord’s Prayer. May God bless you and may

you experience his love, joy,

peace and blessings!

Amen.

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God Truly Answers Prayers Lord Jesus, we come before Thee, just as

Dn. Timothy & Jennifer Tilghman 28th on August 8th we are, we are sorry for our sins, Clement & Evelyn Akoto 8th on August 10th we repent of our sins, please forgive us. Tommy & Selena Brown 29th on August 15th In Thy Name, we forgive all others for th th William & Charlotte Lewis 20 on August 19 what they have done against us. We renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all

their works. We give Thee our entire self,

Lord Jesus, We accept Thee as our Lord God and Savior. Heal us, change us, th 10 Evelyn Akoto strengthen us in body, soul, and spirit. 12th Joanne Wiltshire-Scott Come Lord Jesus, cover us with Thy 13 th Maureen Gray Myia Washington 14th Yvonne Carmichael Precious Blood, and fill us with Thy Holy 15th Jerome Brooks Mary M. Proctor Coralynn Smith Spirit. We love Thee Lord Jesus, we praise 20th Carolyn Wheeler Thee Lord Jesus, we thank Thee Jesus, 21st Marguerite Smalls We shall follow Thee every day of our life. 22nd Celina Dixon Amen. 24th Frank Norman 27th John Holmes Joseph C. Jackson, Jr. Eugene (Que) Proctor Vivian Staples 31st Dianna Hill Evelyn Akoto Marcia Marlene Oliver PARISHIONER TIDBITS Louis Carter Deidre Dorsey Point Margo Cooke Nicole Shaw What is intercessory prayer? Intercessory prayer is Toni Gaines Bernadette Waters where we make requests to God on behalf of other people. LaShawn Gaines Carolyn Wheeler Who should we pray for? The bible exhorts us to Karin Joy Hodge Earline Wilkinson intercede for all types of groups and people: church leaders, Elizabeth Moeller those in authority (managers, politicians, and anyone in a position of power in society); those who are ill; family and We would like to keep a current listing only. friends; enemies and those who mistreat or persecute us; Please contact Doris Savoy via email or call all people should be prayed for. the Rectory when a request to add as well as the request to remove a name. ENTERING THE HOSPITAL? Parishioners planning to enter the hospital are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to admission. Because of A Special Thank You! privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify parishes of a I want to personally thank my parishioner’s stay. Please notify the Rectory of the family, friends and OLPH name of person, hospital and room number, also when parishioners for their outpouring the person returns home. of love and support for me last Thursday with the drive-by. Many thanks for the cards, gifts

HOMEBOUND, **HOSPITALS and/or *NURSING/REHAB and well wishes. You made my day *Nettie Biscoe, *Sonnie Boulware, John Brown, Lorraine and lifted my spirit. Brown, Shelia Conway, Roberta Dade-Young, Agnes May God bless all of you! Dua, *Cordella Gough, Elease Gravett, *Michael Holley, In grateful love and appreciation, Ruth Holt, Hilda Kearney, *Geraldine Lee, Marie Lucas, Vincent Matthews, Antoinette Reese, and Kobe Earline Wilkinson Williams.

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Your Response Is Required By Law!!! DC needs a fair and accurate 2020 census count. Currently DC is lacking especially in our SE DC Ward 8 area.

Don’t Delay!! Fill Out the Census Form NOW! Please fill in your form received in the mail, or you may go to the website on-line to register at: http://2020census.gov.

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Final Orders and Money due to OLPH Contact Gladys Reid by Sunday, August 9th. Call her at 202-575-1663. Distribution Day August 22nd.

VALUE PACKAGE $22 BUY AS MANY AS YOU’D LIKE! “FILL YOUR FREEZER” with FOUR! Family Pack Split Chicken Breast – 2.5-3 lbs. Canadian Bacon – 1.5 lbs. Ground Beef – 1 lb. Shredded Cheese – 1 lb. Plus 8-12 lbs. of the freshest fruits and vegetables HAMBURGERS - $24 6lb box of all beef 1/3lb burgers. 24 burgers LABOR DAY GRILL SPECIAL - $35 LIMITED STOCK!! BBQ Ribs (Heat & Serve) – 2.5lbs Bratwurst – 2lbs Hot Dogs (all beef) – 1lb Boneless Chicken Breast – 5lbs SUMMER FRUIT BOX - $18 LIMITED STOCK!! A refreshing mix of berries, melon, stone fruits, and summer citrus

SHRED EVENT Mount Calvary Catholic Church 6700 Marlboro Pike Forestville, MD 20747 SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH 11:00 AM UNTIL 2:00 PM Bring your paper in boxes to be shredded. Paper clips and staples are OK, however NO BINDERS. If you have any questions, please call: 301-661-4472 Register at https://tinyurl.com/SHRED-08150 Shredding is FREE - Donations are welcome!!

Ages 7+ August 9, 2020 • Matthew 14:22-33