HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH Washington, DC October 8, 2017

The Parish Center will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of Columbus Day

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

On October 4, we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Thirty-eight years ago, St. Pope John Paul II named St. Francis the patron saint of those who promote ecology. More recently, Pope Francis was so inspired by the actions and spirituality of St. Francis that he took the saint’s name and, in Laudato Si’, cited St. Francis as the “example par excellence of care of the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically.”

Today, we celebrate the finding of God in all nature’s wonders, and we remember our responsibility to protect, nurture, and cultivate God’s creations.

To celebrate, we offer the following meditation and invite you to consider practicing it. It was created by the Catholic Climate Covenant and is a meditation on befriending the wolf of Gubbio. Go outside if possible. Each year, we observe Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to Find a quiet place to sit or slowly walk. If you must October 15. Holy Trinity School Spanish teachers Señorita Lamblin stay inside, try to find a quiet space where you can sit and Señorita Fleming put together a website for a list of film festivals, or walk in silence. Then begin. book suggestions, and local events. Visit www.trinity.org/hhm.

Read silently these two quotes:

“Francis teaches us that God is incarnate in all of creation, and that entering into the cloister of creation helps us to deepen our relationship with our Creator. We have been given powerful gifts to explore this kinship: gifts we sometimes do not associate with our spiritual life or think of as potential tools with which to discover the Incarnation. God has generously bestowed us with amazing sensory abilities--thus we are fine-tuned to

read the Book of Creation.” (Sr. Illia Delio in Care for Creation)

“If God became flesh and entered this world in Jesus, then the hiding place of God is this world, in the material, in the animals, in the elements, in the physical. These are the hiding places—and the revelation places—of God!” (Fr. Richard Rohr) Continued on page 5

MAIN CHURCH Pause for Prayer 36th Street, between www.trinity.org N and O Streets, NW October 15, 10:10am, Chapel

Washington, DC 20007 An opportunity to learn more about the Ignatian prayer /HolyTrinity CatholicChurch tradition and then pray in an Ignatian manner. PARISH CENTER Catherine Heinhold will offer some basics of Ignatius’ 3513 N Street, NW life and lead a short examen. Washington, DC 20007 @HolyTrinityDC All adults are invited to come, pause and pray. (202) 337-2840

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MISSION STATEMENT

We are a Jesuit Catholic parish that welcomes all to: From the Pastor’s Desk

Accompany one another in Christ Celebrate God's love Transform lives Recently, I was invited to lead a discussion for Holy Trinity School’s PARISH CENTER fourth grade class on the meaning of the Trinity. One student, as children are apt to do, raised her hand and asked, “Father Gillespie, Phone: (202) 337-2840 Fax: (202) 337-9048 why does God allow evil?” I thought to myself, Wow, what a smart Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30am-7:30pm; Fri: question! and I immediately recognized a pedagogical challenge as I 8:30am-12pm through August 25; Sat & Sun: sought to provide a meaningful response to a question that has No receptionist on duty, but the parish center is challenged philosophers and theologians for centuries. accessible during mass times. Emergencies Only: (202) 903-2817 This fourth grader’s question seems to be recurring one for many of us lately as we follow the reports of the natural disasters that have devastated our hemisphere—and, more recently, the news of the JESUIT STAFF worst mass shooting in modern history. Like the fourth grade girl,

we may ask: What is evil and why does God allow it to happen? Pastor Kevin Gillespie, S.J. kgillespie@ (202) 903-2800 trinity.org In response to this question, which we often raise when bad things Associate Pastor Paul Campbell, S.J. pcampbell@ happen, I told the inquisitive fourth graders about God’s presence (202) 903-2832 trinity.org with us, distinguishing the differences between evil caused by nature and evil caused by human beings. The former is often referred to as Associate Pastor William Kelley, S.J. wkelley@ (202) 903-2833 trinity.org natural evil, and the latter as a moral evil. So as not to overwhelm the minds of 10 year olds, I did not elaborate my response and

moved on to the next question. PARISH DEPARTMENTS The child’s question, however, persists. In seeking a meaningful Communications Karelia Pallan kpallan@ response, we can pray for all the people affected by the recent (202) 903-2837 trinity.org natural and moral evils. But might we do more? For instance, out of Facilities Tass McCarthy tmccarthy@ a sense of charity, we might address the consequences of the natural (202) 903-2813 trinity.org evil of the earthquakes in Mexico by sending financial assistance to Catholic Relief Services via www.trinity.org/earthquake. Faith Formation/ Judith Brusseau jbrusseau@ Religious Ed. (202) 903-2807 trinity.org Similarly, out of charity, we may respond to the natural evils that Finance Chris Kehoe ckehoe@ have created chaos in the lives of our fellow American citizens in (202) 903-2811 trinity.org Puerto Rico, the Virgin Island and elsewhere by sending money to Holy Trinity Charlie Hennessy principal@ Catholic Charities USA via www.catholiccharitiesusa.org. School (202) 337-2339 htsdc.org But, in response to the moral evil perpetuated by a well-armed Human Angela Grady agrady@ shooter, we may out of a sense of justice support greater gun control Resources (202) 903-2803 trinity.org legislation by writing to our representatives in Congress. In this way, Ignatian Martina O’Shea moshea@ we would be responding to the challenge posed in 2000 by the Spirituality (202) 903-2810 trinity.org United States Catholic Conference Bishops regarding gun control.

Parish Life/ Lisa Dittmeier ldittmeier@ The bishops asserted: Pastor’s Office (202) 903-2801 trinity.org “As bishops, we support measures that control the sale and use of Music Ministry Kathleen DeJardin kdejardin@ firearms and make them safer (especially efforts that prevent their (202) 903-2805 trinity.org unsupervised use by children or anyone other than the owner), and Social Justice Kate Tromble ktromble@ we reiterate our call for sensible regulation of handguns.” (202) 903-2809 trinity.org In these ways, we are cooperating with God’s presence in Stewardship Rock Schuler rschuler@ (202) 903-2843 trinity.org overcoming the natural and moral evils of our world, and providing a safer world for all of God’s children. Worship & David Pennington dpennington@ Liturgy (202) 903-2804 trinity.org Young Adult Catherine Heinhold cheinhold@ Community (202) 903-2819 trinity.org Youth Sara Seligmann confirmation@ Ministry (202) 903-2814 trinity.org

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Daily Mass Intentions SACRAMENTS The parish community prays for all of the dead every day Mass Schedule (Check bulletin or website for Holy Days) at Mass. However, we encourage parishioners to mention Weekdays: 7am, 8am & 5:30pm in the Chapel (on N St.) specific persons by name during the General Note: Chapel is open on weekdays between Masses.

Intercessions when invited to do so by the presider. Saturday: 8am — Chapel; 5:30pm Vigil — Church

Parishioners may also request that a specific person be Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:30am, 1:15pm & 5:30pm remembered by name at a particular weekday Mass by Sacrament of Reconciliation calling or visiting the receptionist’s desk in the Parish Every Saturday from 4:30pm—5:15pm or by appointment

Center during normal office hours. Sacrament of the Sick

Names must be submitted one week in advance. Persons Communal anointing is celebrated on the first Wednesday of the month at to be so remembered at weekday Masses this week are: 7pm in the St. Ignatius Chapel. Call the Parish to request the sacrament at home or in the hospital. Week of October 9, 2017 Baptisms and Weddings: Monday 7:00am Sandra Malone+  To schedule a Baptism or Wedding, contact Helene Flanagan at (202) 903-2806 or [email protected]. 8:00am Eugene P. Ritchie+  To register for the preparation process, see next item. 5:30pm Ralph Meshak+ Sacramental Preparation: Persons desiring to receive certain sacraments at Holy Trinity need Tuesday 7:00am Mary Elizabeth Kane+ to be registered parishioners and are expected to participate in a 8:00am preparation program. For more information or to register, contact the appropriate staff person: 5:30pm Martin J. Sari+  Infant Baptism: [email protected], (202) 903-2808 Wednesday 7:00am Joan Radclffe Shareve+  First Reconciliation: Judith Brusseau, (202) 903-2807  First Eucharist: Judith Brusseau, (202) 903-2807 8:00am Elizabeth Anton+  Marriage Preparation: [email protected], (202) 903-2808 5:30pm Kenneth & Delores Bellis+  Adult Initiation (RCIA): Anne Koester, (202) 337-2840 x128  Children’s Initiation (RCIA): Judith Brusseau, (202) 903-2807 Thursday 7:00am  Adult Confirmation: Judith Brusseau, (202) 903-2807 8:00am Leah Buenaventura  Youth Confirmation: Sara Seligmann, (202) 903-2814 5:30pm Aldonia Kupstas+ NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Friday 7:00am Welcome to Holy Trinity! We invite you to join our parish. You 8:00am Leah Buenaventura may register at www.trinity.org/register. Questions about registering can be directed to [email protected].

5:30pm Robert Haskins S.J. New parishioner orientations are held several times throughout the year. See the bulletin, eLetter and website for announcement Saturday 8:00am John & Mary McAuliffe+ of dates and times.

Pray for those who are sick: For those we hold RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS in our hearts The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process of Pray for those who are dead: For those we hold conversion and faith formation for individuals who are interested in our hearts in living the Christian life in the Catholic tradition. Those who want to learn more about the possibility of becoming Catholic are welcome to come to the Inquiry meetings held every Tuesday PRAYER REQUESTS evening at 7pm in the Faber Room, Holy Trinity Parish Center. Please contact Anne Koester [email protected] for more To add a name to these prayer lists, contact Lisa information or visit our website. Dittmeier at [email protected]. You must be an immediate relative of the one to be remembered, or have express permission in order to add a name to PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC) these lists. The names on this prayer list will be PPC members share leadership responsibility with our pastor. As mentioned aloud at Sunday Mass during the General advisors to the pastor, PPC members assist the pastor in discerning, Intercessions and will be published in the parish articulating and communicating to other parishioners the identity eLetter and bulletin. and mission of the parish, and they assist the pastor in assuring We also invite parishioners to write the name of fidelity to that identity and mission. deceased loved ones in the Book of the Dead, which is kept in the back of the chapel. The parish community President Cecilia Boudreau [email protected] remembers these persons each time we gather for Eucharist. Vice President Ellen Toups [email protected]

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WORSHIP SOCIAL JUSTICE Youth Altar Server Training Small Toy Drive for Parish youth grades 5 through high school are Haiti encouraged to consider becoming altar servers. There On October 14 & 15 we will be a mandatory training for new and returning will collect small toys for the altar servers on October 22 at 10:10am in the Church. children of St. Jean Baptiste All servers should plan on participating as our normal Parish in Haiti. The toys will practices will be changing. If you plan on attending or be distributed at St. Jean’s are unable to make this meeting, but want to participate, annual children’s Christmas RSVP to David Pennington [email protected]. party. We are asking for small toys only so that we Music Ministry Call can ship as many as possible All five Holy Trinity choral ensembles are always looking to Haiti. Used or new toys are fine. Examples of “small” for new members as they musically lead and support toys: matchbox cars, action figures, dolls (6” or less), worship throughout the year. We not only pray, but we Beanie Babies, jacks, jump ropes. Mesi anpil! (Thank also sing our faith and beliefs—be a part of Music you very much!) Ministry and answer this call. For more information email [email protected]. Christ Child Society Meet & Greet The Mission Continues Come join members of the Kennedy Guild chapter of the If you, or someone you know, have ever considered Christ Child Society for coffee and donuts following serving God’s people, the Church, as a Jesuit, then the Sunday Mass on October 15. Learn more about Christ Society of Jesus invites you to pray and discern if your Child's passion for serving children in the DC area passions and desires may lead you to a life with us. For through fundraisers and volunteer opportunities. All are almost 500 years Jesuits have been serving the Church welcome! as “men on a sacred mission.” Through prayer, we aim to orient our own passions and desires with God’s Mentor an Asylum Seeker desires for the Church and the world. To explore if God One of the biggest challenges asylum seekers face as is calling you to serve in Christ’s mission as a Jesuit they rebuild their lives in the United States is finding meaningful employment. With your mentoring skills priest or brother, please visit www.jesuitvocations.org and networking savvy, they begin to see the light at the Congratulations! end of the tunnel toward their professional goals Henry Joseph Shea, IV, S.J. who was baptized at Holy through TASSC International’s Professional Mentor Trinity in 1984, was ordained to the Diaconate in the Program. Attend an orientation and conduct at least two Society of Jesus on September 2 at St. Ignatius Loyola in-person meetings over three months, collaborating Church in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. with your mentee on professional development, networking and understanding the job market in the US. IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY Visit www.tassc.org/mentor-interest or email [email protected] to learn more. YAC Fall Retreat—The Seekers’ Retreat Join us October 20-22, for the Seekers’ Retreat, a weekend for adults in their twenties and thirties, PARISH LIFE married or single, who are seeking a deeper integration of spirituality in their lives. Young adult speakers, small Grief Support Group and large group discussions, and quiet time for prayer Have you experienced a death in your family, or among and discussion will lead us to grow in understanding your close friends, and are dealing with protracted and faith about our deepest longings in relation to life, sorrow or spiritual emptiness associated with that loss? relationships, and God. Registration deadline is Beginning on October 14, grief support group October 12 at www.trinity.org/yac-retreat. meetings will be held on six consecutive Saturdays from 10:30am-12:30pm in the Uppper Room to deal with the Jesuit Alumni & Friends Weekend effects of such bereavement and to provide an enabling October 21, 5:30pm space for healing and spiritual renewal. For more Alumni and friends of all Jesuit institutions are invited information and to register, contact Richard Shullaw at

for an evening celebration of Mass at Holy Trinity (703) 980-9884 or [email protected].

followed by a reception in McKenna Hall. Come pray Save the Date together, network, and learn about local opportunities The 7th Annual Winter Weekend gathering of Holy for spiritual development and service/volunteer work. Trinity 50+ adults is scheduled for January 26-28, 2018 Stay Connected! at The Antrim 1844 in Taneytown, Maryland. Additional details coming soon to the bulletin and Sign up for weekly updates at www.trinity.org/eLetter website.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/ Feast of St. Francis of Assisi continued from page 1 Open all of your senses and enter the “cloister of FAITH FORMATION creation” where you will find God incarnate. See, smell, Please Note! There will be no Religious Education hear, feel creation. Take your time. Truly commune with God and creation. If you can, close your eyes and focus classes on October 8. on your other senses. Breathe deeply and feel the spirit

Baptism Preparation Session of God all around you. Do you see/feel/hear/smell/sense

October 14, 10am, McKenna Hall. Register online at the beauty inherent in creation?

www.trinity.org/infant-baptism. Babies welcome! “Read the book of creation”: Focus on a tree, a plant, READ Board Meeting the soil, an animal, a cloud, a scent, a bird’s chirp. Seek

October 15, 10:10am, Parish Center Library to make a connection and seek God awaiting revelation. The Religious Education Advisory Parent( READ) Invite this connection into your life. Befriend that Board will meet next Sunday in the Parish Center connection, be in kinship, and follow St. Francis’ Library. This parent board offers suggestions and example with the wolf of Gubbio and invite it to “dine at

feedback for our Sunday Morning faith formation your table.”

programs. Contemplate: Once you’ve invited your brother/sister

Marriage Preparation Session in creation to “dine at your table,” how will you sustain New session begins October 19. Register online at your kinship/connection? How will you live your life co- creating beauty with God? www.trinity.org/marriage. Pray. You may pray on your own or use the following

prayer:

The Canticle of the Sun, St. Francis of Assisi

Most high, all powerful, all good Lord! All praise is Yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessing.

To You, alone, Most High, do they belong. No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your name.

Be praised, my Lord, through all Your creatures, especially through my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and You give light through him. And He is beautiful HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL and radiant in all His splendor! Of You, Most High, he bears the likeness.

Golfing for Good! Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; Father Kevin and Holy Trinity School invite all in the heavens You have made them bright, precious and parishioners to participate in the 26th Annual HTS Golf beautiful.

Classic on October 23. Sign up at www.htsdc.org. Be praised, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, and Annual Fund Participation clouds and storms, and all the weather, through which The HTS staff is in the lead with 26.6% participation! You give Your creatures sustenance.

First Grade and Third Grade are close behind with Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Water; she is very 22.2% and 21.4% participation, respectively. Our goal is useful, and humble, and precious, and pure. 100% participation from all families and staff, so make Be praised, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through your donation today at www.htsdc.org/support! whom You brighten the night. He is beautiful and cheerful, and powerful and strong.

Be praised, my Lord, through our sister Mother Earth, who feeds us and rules us, and produces various fruits with colored flowers and herbs.

Be praised, my Lord, through those who forgive for love of You; through those who endure sickness and trial.

Happy those who endure in peace, for by You, Most High, they will be crowned.

Be praised, my Lord, through our sister Bodily Death, from whose embrace no living person can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Happy those she finds doing Your most holy will. The second death can do no harm to them. Praise and bless my Lord, and give thanks, and serve Him with great humility.

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TWENTY– SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME No Religious Education Isaiah 5;1-7/Philippians 4:6-9/Matthew 21:33-43 9:00 AM Sunday Mass with Baptism Church 10:15 AM St. Jean Baptiste Haiti Committee Meeting Parish Center Library 11:30 AM Sunday Mass with Baptism Church 7:15 PM Young Adult Community Mass & Cafe Chapel Monday, October 9 MONDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Jonah 1:1-2:2, 11/ Luke 10:25-37 The Parish Center is closed in observance of Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 10 TUESDAY O F THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 7:00 PM Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Jonah 3:1-10/ Luke 10:38-42 Faber Room, [email protected]

Wednesday, October 11

WEDNESDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 7:15 PM Holy Trinity Book Discussion Group Jonah 4:1-11/Luke 11:1-4 Lower School Big Room, [email protected]

Thursday, October 12

THURSDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 6:00 PM Christian Meditation Group Malachi 3:13-20b/Luke 11:5-13 Saint Ignatius Chapel 7:00 PM Job Seekers Support Group Georgetown Neighborhood Library (3260 R Street, NW) 7:00P M Young Adult Faith Sharing Saint Ignatius Chapel

Friday, October 13

FRIDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2/ Luke 11:1526

Saturday, October 14

SATURDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 AM Zen Meditation Joel 4:12-21/ Luke 11:27-28 Parish Center Upper Room, [email protected] 9:30 AM Monthly Service: Georgetown Ministry Center McKenna Hall At all Masses Monthly non-perishable food drive for the McKenna Center 10:00 AM Baptism Preparation Lower School Big Room 10:30 AM Grief Support Group At all Masses Small Toy Drive for St. Jean Baptiste Haiti Upper Room, [email protected] 4:30 PM Shepherd’s Flock Mass & Potluck Chapel

Sunday, October 15

TWENTY– EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 AM Coffee following 7:30am Mass Isaiah 25:6-10a/Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20/ Matthew 22:1-14 Parish Center Library 10:10 AM Religious Education

At all Masses Assigned Classes Monthly non-perishable food drive for the McKenna Center 10:10 AM Pause for Prayer Chapel 6:30 PM Trinity Adult Singles Gathering At all Masses Small Toy Drive for St. Jean Baptiste Haiti McKenna Hall

Daily Readings: For a complete list of events, visit: Join us for coffee & fellowship: www.usccb.org/bible/readings www.trinity.org/calendar Sundays after 9am & 11:30am Masses