The Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Francis November 4, 2018 Mass Schedule

of Saturday 5:00 p.m. Cantor Sunday 8:00 a.m. Cantor 9:30 a.m. Cantor/Choir Assisi Church 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Choir 5:00 p.m. Youth Community 6701 Muncaster Mill Road Daily 9:00 a.m. Monday - Saturday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed Derwood, MD 20855 by Novena Phone : 301-840-1407 Fax: 301-258-5080 First Friday Mass - 7:30 p.m.

http://www.sfadw.org Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment Monday-Saturday 8:30-8:55 a.m.

CHAIRPERSON FINANCE COUNCIL: : Reverend John J. Dillon George Beall ...... 301-253-8740

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL CONTACT: PAROCHIAL VICAR: Reverend Jack Berard

Alicia Church 301-520-6683 PERMANENT : Questions for Parish Council e-mail James Datovech [email protected] Deacon Daniel Finn COORDINATOR OF LITURGY: Deacon James McCann Joan Treacy ...... 301-774-1132

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ...... 301-258-9193 Susan Anderson, Director St. Francis Holiday Bazaar Marie Yeast & Melisa Biedron, Admin. Assistants & SOCIAL CONCERNS/ADULT FAITH FORMATION Anthony Bosnick, Director Flea Market 301-840-1407 MUSIC MINISTRY: Saturday, November 10 Janet Pate, Director...... ……. . 301-840-1407 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS : Melissa Egan, Coordinator………………….301-840-1407

PARISH OFFICE: ...... 301-840-1407 Donna Zezzo, Parish Secretary

BAPTISMS: Sunday at 1:00 p.m. No Baptisms are held the 1st Sunday of the month. Call Parish Office to set up an appointment with our Pastor.

MARRIAGE/PRE-CANA: Call Parish Office. At least 6 months advance notice with our Pastor..

SICK CALLS: Please notify us concerning any parishioners who are sick or homebound, in hospitals or nursing homes. In case of serious illness or sudden death, notify the parish office immediately.

FUNERALS: Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

RCIA: (Becoming a Catholic) Parish Office - 301-840-1407 ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, DERWOOD THE MUSINGS OF THE PASTOR

I usually write my column a week before you pick up the bulletin

in church. I am very saddened and troubled by the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh. November 5 - November 11 Eleven people were killed and six were wounded, including four

Monday: 11/5 9:00 a.m. Joseph Gardner police officers. It is considered the deadliest attack against the Tuesday, 11/6 9:00 a.m. Thomas C. Scanlon Jewish people in the history of the United States. I am copying Wednesday, 11/7 9:00 a.m. Alexander O’Connor below statements from three American that bear a timely message on this ghastly shooting. 7:30 p.m. Rosaline Brice Bryson Thursday , 11/8 9:00 a.m. Lea Sullivan Joseph Bambera, Bishop of Scranton as well as the Friday , 11/9 9:00 a.m. Tom McGrath Bishop chair of the Committee for Ecumenism and Interreligious Saturday , 11/10 9:00 a.m. Evelyn Meade Affairs, released the following statement regarding the violence 5:00 p.m. Barbara Lynn Beall in Pittsburgh on October 28, 2018: Sunday , 11/11 8:00 a.m. Jo Bissell “Yesterday morning, death and violence entered a house of wor- 9:30 a.m. For All Veterans ship. The attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill, 11:15 a.m. Pro populo Pittsburgh, is a cowardly act and to be condemned by Americans. 5:00 p.m. David Foggo Those killed and injured represent the best of who we are; people of faith gathered to pray and celebrate the birth of a child and officers responding to ensuing violence with no concern for their + In Memoriam Aeternam + safety.”

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of William “Anti-Semitism is to be condemned and has to be confronted by Milsted, father of Michael Milsted. our nation. The Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Please pray for the sick …Sandra Powell, Fr. Richard Gancayo, stands with our Jewish brothers and sisters during this time of Cecilia Bussard, Ray Spieler, Margaret Weiss Behrus, Heidi great distress. May God grant peace to the dead, healing to the Weiss Beedie, Brian Ridder, Kelly Holden, Grace O’Brien, Jeff injured, and comfort to the families of those hurt and to all the Smith, Bernard Kohan, Sr., Dennis Parnell, Ed Dudenhoeffer, Jewish community.” Jackie Roebuck King, Jeni Stepanek. (Names will remain on this Cardinal Daniel N. Dinardo of Galveston-Houston, President of list for four consecutive weeks, but can be repeated by calling the the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (and a Pittsburgh native) Office.) issued a statement calling for prayer and action to put an end of violence on October 27, 2018:

Readings for the Week of November 4, 2018 “This morning violence, once again, struck one of our communi- ties, this time in Pittsburgh, . It is apparent at least Sunday: Dt 6:2-6/Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 [2]/Heb 7:23- souls lost their lives in a shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue. To 28/Mk 12:28b-34 our brothers and sisters of the Jewish community, we stand with Monday: Phil 2:1-4/Ps 131:1bcde, 2, 3/Lk 14:12-14 you. We condemn all acts of violence and yet again, call on our Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11/Ps 22:26b-27, 28-30ab, 30e, 31-32 nation and public officials to confront the plague of gun violence. [26a]/Lk 14:15-24 Violence as a response to political, racial, or religious differ- Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/Lk 14:25-33 ences must be confronted with all possible effort. God asks noth- Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [3b]/ ing less of us. He begs us back to our common humanity as His Lk 15:1-10 sons and daughters.” Friday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 [5]/ “I commend to Our Lord the victims, including first responders, 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22 and for the consolation of their families. May Almighty God be Saturday: Phil 4:10 -1 9/Ps 112:1b -2 , 5 -6 , 8a and 9/ with them and bring them comfort at this tragic time.” Lk 16:9-15 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/ Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh strongly condemned anti- Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 Jewish bigotry and called for prayer that turns to action on Octo- ber 27, 2018:

“As we are all devastated by this morning’s massacre at Tree of Life Congregation, my heart and my prayers are especially lifted up for our Jewish sisters and brothers and the law enforcement STEWARDSHIP REPORT officers who rushed into harm’s way. The relationship between

Offertory: October 21, 2018 $16,920 Tree of Life and the Diocese of Pittsburgh has been close over Offertory: October 28, 2018 $15,399 many years. Anti-Jewish bigotry, and religious and ethnic big- otry, is a terrible sin.” Weekly Budget Estimate $18,025

Thank you for your continued support! Continued in the column to the right……. Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time QUESTION OF THE WEEK “FOUR COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS” Do I put these two commandments of love God and love HELPS PARISHIONERS SPEAK THEIR TRUTH of neighbor above all others in the way that I live my AMID CRISIS life? Do I see the face of Jesus in my neighbor? While alternately describing themselves as feeling betrayed, hurt, angry and heartbroken by the clergy sexual abuse scandal that has roiled the in recent months, St. Francis parish- ioners attending the parish listening session and discussion held RETIRED PRIEST COLLECTION 2018 October 18 in the Parish Center received some hopeful news The second collection this weekend is for the Retired Priests of from the event’s facilitator. the Archdiocese of Washington. Archdiocese of Washington “The questions, the hopes and the doubts – we’re bringing them priests have selflessly served the faithful and the community to into the room. And they need to be in the room,” said Dr. Greg continue Christ’s mission for decades. Let’s join together to help “Dobie” Moser, the executive director of the youth and young to provide care and housing for our retired priests so they can live adult ministry and the Catholic Youth Organization for the Dio- in dignity. Please use the envelopes that have been mailed to your cese of Cleveland (OH). “We are owning our baptismal role in homes from the Archdiocese and/or the special collection enve- the church,” he said. lopes that are placed in the pews for this weekend. New this year, you can also give through your smart phone by texting “Priest” With 36 parishioners in attendance at the “Four Courageous Con- to (301) 231-1816. A link will be sent back to you to complete versations” gathering, the attendees were seated at tables of five your generous gift for this important collection. or six so they could comfortably share their thoughts with a small group. Few people held back, as they responded to four questions built into a discussion framework.

NOVEMBER 2018 LUNCH – The St. Francis Moser explained that all the comments – recorded without attri- Lunch Bunch will meet on Wednesday, November bution – will be shared with Cardinal Donald Wuerl, whose resig- 7 at 12:00 Noon at I-HOP, 775 Rockville Pike nation was accepted last month from Pope Francis. In their re- (next to Wooten Parkway), Rockville, (301) 738- sponses to a question asked on what they would like church lead- 1894. If you are planning to attend, please contact Mary Lou ers to know in the wake of the crisis, several people named Habib and she will save a seat for you, (301) 417-0243. ‘transparency,’ ‘honesty,’ and a bigger role for lay members of churches. It was nevertheless a positive first step toward healing for those in attendance.

For more information about “Four Courageous Conversations,” THE MUSINGS OF THE PASTOR (continued) please call Fr. John Dillon at (301) 840-1407. “As we pray for peace in our communities and comfort for the grieving, we must put prayer into action by loving our neighbors and working to make ‘Never again!’ a reality. May God free us TODAY’S BROWN BAG CONVERSATION HELPS from fear and hatred, and sow peace in our lives, our communi- GUIDE PARTICIPANTS IN BETTER UNDER- ties and in the world.” STANDING GRIEF VS. MOURNING Finally, some might ask why we should be concerned about a Join us for a Brown Bag Conversation at 1 pm Sunday, November horrific murder in a synagogue. It does not really concern us. I 4, on “Grief 101,” to discuss the process of grief and how it dif- contend that, on the contrary, it does indeed concern us! Here is fers from mourning. During the discussion, Bunny O’Dell, a why I think that. Martin Niemöller (1892-1982) was a prominent Montgomery County Hospice Bereavement counselor, will ad- Lutheran pastor in Germany. He became an outspoken foe of dress typical grief reactions and responses; the grief cycle and Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime in Germany (1933-45). He styles; how to care for people who are grieving and self-care spent the last seven years of Nazi rule in concentration camps and while grieving. All are welcome to attend! For more information, managed to survive this ordeal. Perhaps he is best remembered contact Healthy Ministry Coordinator Betty Baklarz, at for these words that he spoke after the defeat of Germany in the [email protected] . Second World War:

• Altar Servers Schedule First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a socialist. Saturday, November 10 • Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak 5:00 p.m. L. Federico, J. Gacuma out—because I was not a trade unionist. • Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Sunday, November 11 because I was not a Jew. 8:00 a.m. B. Martin, V. Ryba • Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak 9:30 a.m. C. Deausen, F. Deausen for me. 11:15 a.m. P. Bowers, R. Sui 5:00 p.m. C. Carroll, A. Hall Until next week, It is the responsibility of the Altar Server to get a replacement Fr. John if you cannot serve at your scheduled time November 4, 2018 LAMB OF GOD PRAYER MEETING Join the Lamb of God MINISTRY RETREAT REINFORCES Prayer Group for worship and the study of Scripture on Tuesday, THE IMPORTANCE OF REFLECTING ON ALL November 6, 7:30 p.m., St. Clare’s Chapel in the Rectory. For PARTS OF THE LITURGY details, please call Louise, (301) 977-5217. On October 13, nearly 50 members of St. Francis of Assisi minis- POOR BOX DONATION – The donations for next week- tries learned how reflecting upon the liturgy and its many parts end will go to the Shady Grove Pregnancy Center. Thank you can bring one into a closer relationship with God since the Mass for your generosity. is the ultimate prayer and celebration for Catholic Christians.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PRAYER CHAIN Tom Stehle, pastoral associate of liturgy and director of music at If you the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington DC, led have a prayer request, please contact Marianne Bullen, (301) 963- the Ministry Retreat in the Parish Center, which brought together 3420 or [email protected] with your requests. 48 ministry members and clergy for morning prayer, singing, ROSARY FOR PRIESTS lecture and fellowship. Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team, the gathering sought to bring together St. Francis ministry Every Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m. we pray the rosary for our members for a retreat under the theme, “Co-Workers in the Vine- priests before the 7:30 p.m. Mass. yard of the Lord.”

HOLY HOUR FOR THE DYING Touching on the church’s history from Vatican II onward, Stehle On Thursday evenings in the St. Clare’s Chapel in the Rectory, a spoke about the need for the Church to ground itself in contem- prayer group meets at 7:00 p.m. to pray for the dying. This is a plation before it acts. He also posed several rhetorical questions Holy Hour Devotion for the Dying. As a central work of our that served to challenge his listeners to reexamine the rituals of Catholic faith, we are called to pray for the dying, especially for the Mass, reflect upon their meaning and take to heart the re- sponses participants say as co-celebrants. those who may die suddenly, unprepared to face God. For addi- tional information, please call the Parish Office, (301) 840-1407. “What if the root of sin is forgetting that we are daughters and sons of God?,” Stehle asked. “The true antidote to that is the lit- ROSARY CENACLE OF OUR LADY, QUEEN OF PEACE urgy. In it, we acknowledge God has called us to a life of authen- Cenacle of Our Lady, Queen of Peace to pray for priests and vo- ticity.” cations, 2:00 p.m. in the St. Clare’s Chapel (Rectory) every Sun- day. Please join us. At one point, Stehle read aloud the story of Jesus meeting the disciples on the Road to Emmaus after his resurrection from the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - COUNCIL 2323 dead – a story, he pointed out, that is a mini narrative of the lit- The Knights of Columbus are actively pursuing new members. urgy, as Jesus rises from the dead and appears to his faithful fol- Our council incorporates members from St. Francis, St. Mary's lowers. He emphasized that Catholics would be well served to and St. Martin's. Though best known for our many charitable pro- familiarize themselves with the Scripture readings before they jects, we also have a lot of fun with dinners, fund raisers, family attend Mass, so they can get more out of the proclamation of the nights, and many other fraternal social occasions. If interested in Word. learning more, please contact Gary Palmer, (301) 948-6494 or e- “Ideally, it’s a word we’ve heard before,” he said. “It’s also about mail [email protected] . celebrating a truth. It saves us because it has the power to save us every time we hear it.” Stehle counseled the attendees that they BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING should find “pathways to holiness” in their daily lives. Please stop by the St. Clare Room after Mass next weekend to “’Do this in memory of me’ is how we live, not just how we cele- have your blood pressure checked. (Saturday, 5:00 p.m., Sunday, brate, “ he said. “We have to go out to the margins. For Chris- 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. Masses) tians, we’re not here on vacation on this planet. We’re here to bring joy to those who do not have that joy.” FR. BOXIE TO GIVE A TALK ON RACISM St. Francis parishioners, please save the date of November 17 for During open remarks on the retreat’s teachings, parishioner a talk by Fr. Robert Boxie, who will give an address about racism James Cudjoe said he found the gathering both refreshing and at 9:30 am in the Parish Center. Fr. Boxie, who was formerly at inspiring. “One takeaway is being mindful of what I repeat at Mass and really paying attention to what I say,” Cudjoe said. St. Francis, will celebrate the 9 am daily Mass, that day. Please welcome him back! The Adult Faith Formation Team would like to thank Sylvia Jones and the Special Events Ministry for providing a bountiful COME TO THE FIRST YOUNG ADULT breakfast buffet for participants of the Ministry Training Retreat. GATHERING ON NOVEMBER 7 For more information about the parish’s ministry training events, Young adults, please join us for the first Young Adults Gathering please contact Director of Faith Formation and Social Concerns from 7-9 pm Wednesday, November 7, at Saints’ Row Brewery, Tony Bosnick at [email protected] . 1211 Taft St., Rockville. Join Fr. Jack and other parishioners be- tween the ages of 21-40 for a fun night of conversation, drinks and fellowship. For more information, contact Fr. Jack Berard at VETERANS DAY [email protected] . Monday, November 11 PARISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS/EVENTS YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS/EVENTS

ST. FRANCIS YOUTH MINISTRY

UPCOMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER 10 Youth Group CATECHISTS AND AIDES NEEDED 16-18 Youth Fall Retreat Additional volunteers are still needed in our Monday afternoon 18 No Youth Group Elementary program and Monday evening middle school pro- 25 No Youth Group gram. Please consider whether you can serve as a catechist or classroom aide for our children and young people. We need your GET SOCIAL help to keep our class sizes small. If you would like to learn more Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @ SFADWYOUTH. about this important ministry, please contact Susan Anderson, Director of Religious Education, at 301-258-9193.

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Center. Please join us as we share ideas for enriching our faith ST. JUDE REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL formation classes! OPEN HOUSE

CATECHESIS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Looking for an outstanding education in a Catholic Christian WITH SPECIAL NEEDS community? Visit our Open House on November 14th from 9 - 11:30 am to see our outstanding school in action. Our parish offers catechetical sessions specifically designed for children and youth with special needs and their families. Our ARCHDIOCESE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM class meets next Sunday, November 11 from 3:30-4:30 pm in the St. Clare Room. If you would like to learn more about these ses- Applications for the 2019-2020 Archdiocese of Washington Tui- sions, or if you are interested in serving as a catechist or aide for tion Assistance Program are now being accepted online at https:// children with special needs, please call Susan Anderson, Director adwcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance/ . Families of students of Religious Education, at 301-258-9193. currently enrolled in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Washington the application deadline for tuition assistance is De- PRE-NEED BURIAL PLANNING cember 7, 2018. Families enrolling their children for the first time in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Washington the appli- Please consider pre-need burial planning for you and those you cation deadline is February 4, 2019. Email questions love. The staff at The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of to [email protected] Washington, located at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring and All Souls Cemetery in Germantown, offer compassionate UPCOMING EVENTS care to families considering this important task. To schedule an Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: appointment or request information visit www.ccaw.org or call November 17 Variety Show – 7:00 pm in the Thaddeus Room 301-871-1300. Pre-need burial planning is one of the kindest December 15 Breakfast with Santa - 9:00 to 11:00 am in the gifts you can leave your loved ones. Thaddeus Room PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN/WOMEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE ST. FRANCIS Please continue to pray for all those parishioners, family members CHRISTMAS TREE SALE KICK OFF and friends who are serving in the military services in Iraq, Af- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24th ghanistan and other dangerous areas. We have a prayer list posted in the Gathering Space for those who are serving in these Are you ready for the annual St. Francis Christmas Tree Sale? areas. Please help us to keep it current by letting us know of any Need Student Service Learning Hours? In coming weeks, volun- parishioner who is currently deployed so we can add them, and teers of all ages will be needed to sign up in the gathering space also those who have returned so that we can remove their names. to help with the St. Francis Christmas Tree Sale, a seasonal fund- Please continue to keep all of our military personnel in your raiser that raised over $14,000 last year for our church! The prayers. Christmas Tree Sale is scheduled to begin Saturday, November 24th at 9:00 am, in the front lawn of the church. Volunteers are MOVING/CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR E-MAIL needed to help unload trees on Friday, November 23rd at 7:00 th Please notify the parish office, 301-840-1407, of any am, sell them beginning Saturday, November 25 through Sun- changes in your address, phone number or e-mail. Thank day, December 16th, and help break down the tree lot on that final day. Please look out for the sign-up table in the Gathering th th th th you! Space on November 10 , 11 , 17 and 18 after all Masses. For more information, contact Christmas Tree Sale Ministry Coordi- nator Brian Pettit at [email protected] or 240- 372-1662. PUT YOUR PRO-LIFE BELIEFS INTO ACTION ST. FRANCIS ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR The Gabriel Project assists needy women and women in crisis & FLEA MARKET pregnancies in Montgomery County. Women volunteers Saturday, November 10 (especially bilingual Spanish speaking women ) are needed to 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. stay in touch with client mothers. This includes keeping in touch with them via phone or email during their pregnancy, bringing JEWELRY DONATIONS them needed items such as diapers, baby clothes, etc. that are pro- vided by the Gabriel Project, and praying for them. The average Please drop jewelry donations off at the parish office or leave time commitment would be approximately 1 - 4 hours per month your treasured items in the mailbox on the Rectory porch if the office is closed. (or less). Men are also needed to pick up donations once or twice per month. Daily prayer supporters are also needed. Donations of SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED diapers, formula, and baby clothes are also appreciated. For more We are looking for silent auction items such as Time Shares, information, please call Diane Reinke at 301-946-4815, or e-mail Sports Tickets, Theater Passes, etc. for our Fall Bazaar Carmen Rojas at [email protected] . (November 10). Items donated are a tax write-off! For more information or to make arrangements to donate, please call the CATHOLIC SINGLES Parish Office, Donna, (301) 840-1407.

OF GREATER WASHINGTON THEME BASKETS FOR SILENT AUCTION Dinner-dance for Single Catholics (21 - 65+) Saturday, November If you would like to make up a theme basket for the Silent 17 in Fairfax, VA. Dress is semi formal (coat and tie for men; Auction, please call the Parish Office to let us know you are cocktail attire for women). Cash bar. Following dinner there will be dancing to a DJ. Most attendees are 45 and older. Paid reserva- donating a special basket. Theme Baskets are always a big hit! tions required by November 7. Cost $35/chicken, $37/salmon, or $40/prime rib. Pay online with a credit card or PayPal at www.dcsinglecatholicpro.org . For additional information contact [email protected] or Luis at 240-447-1946.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY SPANISH CATHOLIC CENTER/ CATHOLIC CHARITIES - GAITHERSBURG We are asking parishioners to sign-up to bake for Millie’s Bake Shop. Please stop by the Volunteer Table to sign up to bake. We have a volunteer teaching opportunity – starting in January! Sign-up sheets will be in the Gathering Space November 3/4. If Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? you forget to sign-up just bring a baked goodie to the Parish Cen- Would you like to make a difference? ter the Friday before the Bazaar starts. Join our team! The Spanish Catholic Center in Gaithersburg is looking for indi- VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS viduals who would like to join our ESOL Teaching team! Volunteer sign-up sheets for the Holiday Bazaar are in the Gath- Qualifications: a commitment to English Learners and time avail- ering Space the weekend November 3/4. You can also call the ability – no prior experience necessary (all training provided) Parish Office 301-840-1407 or e-mail [email protected] to sign- Time frame: Classes meet Monday to Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 up. Lot of hands are needed to make this annual fundraiser a pm for 12 weeks - this can be flexible – let’s talk! success.

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