St. Raphael Church June 23, 2019

1513 Dunster Road ♦ Rockville, Maryland 20854

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30AM, Phone 301-762-2143 1:00PM (español), 6:00PM (youth) Parish Fax 301-762-0719 Weekday Masses: Monday thru Friday: 6:30 and 9:00AM Saturday: 9:00 AM Website www.straphaels.org Penance: Tuesday: 7:00 - 7:30 PM and Rev. Michael Salah, Pastor, ext. 112 Saturday: 3:45 - 4:30 PM Rev. Dan Gallaugher, Parochial Vicar, ext. 150 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday: 6:45 PM Rev. Thomas Morrow, Retired, ext. 128 Thursday: 9:30 AM Benediction: Tuesday, following novena 7:45 PM Jose Carbonell, ext. 187 Thursday, 7:15PM Deacon Jorge Gatica, ext. 164 Miraculous Medal Novena: Tuesday, 7:30PM Deacon Richard Mattocks, 301-928-8227 Divine Mercy Chaplet: Tuesday, following Novena Deacon Frank Salatto, ext. 149 Thursday, 7:00PM Mary J. Beaudoin, Dir. Of Religious Education, ext. 124 Gerri Stoner, St. Raphael School Secretary, ext. 122 Sacrament of : Parish Registration and a Baptism class is Teri Dwyer, Principal, Baptism Coordinator, ext. 121 required. Please contact Teri Dwyer to register and plan to attend the class Eileen Kutchak, Dir. of Parish Programming, ext. 110 while awaiting the birth or adoption of your child. Luisa Duarte, Spanish Coordinator, 240-864-2565 Sacrament of Matrimony: In accord with the regulations of the Pietro Lojacono, Assistant for Religious Education, ext. 123 Archdiocese of Washington, couples must contact a priest and begin Annalee McHugh, Youth Minister, 240-864-2519 preparation at least six months to the wedding. Parish registration and Vince Natali, Dir. Of Music Ministries, 240-864-2532 active participation for the minimum of three months is required before Suzanne Nelson, Adult Faith Formation, 443-472-3730 preparation may begin. Living together before marriage is sinful and harmful Linda Poindexter, RCIA Coordinator, 240-864-2543 to the future marriage. Couples who are living together will be asked to live Elaine Salatto, Publications, Welcoming, 240-864-2513 separately during the preparation time. Sandy Shamburek, Social Concerns Coordinator, 240-864-2514 What does it mean to be an active Catholic? Frequently, those seeking to celebrate Marriage, have children baptized, or serve as sponsors for Confirmation or Baptism request a letter stating they are parishioners and New Parishioners: A warm welcome to St. Raphael’s Catholic active, practicing Catholics. To receive such a letter, one must be registered Church. Blue registration cards are available on the wall rack in the in the parish, attend Mass regularly, and be committed to a stewardship of main entrance of the church. The Parish Wide Ministry Resource List time, talent, and treasure. We encourage all parishioners to become active can be found on our website by clicking Ministries, Social in one of the parish organizations. In a community as large as St. Raphael, one means of verifying participation is through the regular use of parish Responsibility, and Documents. offertory envelopes. If you choose not to participate in the support of the

parish, or are unable to contribute at this time, please at least note your For Life Affirming Resources: prayerful support on your envelope and place it in the weekly offertory. We http://www.adw.org/pregnant-need-help/ will then be aware of your continued participation, and you will not be noted Healing after abortion? Project Rachel 301-853-4565 as "inactive" on our parish roster. ST. RAPHAEL ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND JUNE 23, 2019 Altar Server Training Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week Would you like to serve as an Altar Server by assisting the priest and deacon at Holy Mass? Monday June 24 For more information and training, students rising to 4th 6:30 AM Eileen Kutchak grade and up are invited to contact: 9:00 AM Dee Bogart Karen Watson at: [email protected] Tuesday June 25 6:30 AM Sheila Burke (d) /English 9:00 AM Arthur Marsh (d) We would like to organize the Legion of Mary in English here at St. Raphael. If you are interested and want Wednesday June 26 to learn more about the Legion of Mary devotion and 6:30 AM Deacon Larry & Beatrice Gordon (d) grow in the spiritual life, drop by as they meet each 9:00 AM Oswaldo Castro (d) Wednesday at 7PM, in Room 10. Please call Olga at 240-614-6569 for more information. Thursday June 27 6:30 AM Father Andrew Gronotte 9:00 AM Youngtae Park (d) Help Our Marriage Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each Friday June 28 6:30 AM K. Kaviani other? Do you argue, or have you just stopped talking to 9:00 AM Marjorie A. Cammarota (d) each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a Saturday June 29 long i) helps couples through difficult times in their 9:00 AM Luke Rawicki marriages. This program has helped 10’s of 5:00 PM Fr. Morrow Catherine Sorge (d) 1,000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their Sunday June 30 marriage. For confidential information or to 7:00 AM Fr. Morrow Richard Manfreda (d) register for the upcoming program beginning with a 8:30 AM Fr. Salah Ann Ahern (d) weekend on August 30th - September 1st, 2019, please 10:00 AM Fr. Morrow Bridget Gainer (d) visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com, call (443) 400-7017, or 11:30 AM Fr. Salah Jim Woodward (d) 1:00 PM Fr. Gallaugher Fathers email: [email protected] 6:00 PM Fr. Gallaugher Barbara Peterson (d) The Priest Mass Schedule is subject to change. VOLUNTEER NEEDED: Schedule for Confession: Coffee and Donuts coordinator Tuesday, June 25, 7:00 PM Saturday, June 29, 3:45-4:30PM Recruit and coordinate volunteers for the Coffee and RCIA/RICA (Spanish RCIA): Non-Catholics or Catholics Donuts Social once a month for the school year. who have not received Eucharist and Confirmation, come and discover more about the Catholic Faith! Contact Linda As the coordinator, you would recruit Poindexter, 240-864-2543, [email protected] and hosting volunteers from parish for Spanish: Luis & Maruja Quezada, 301-330-5982, for ministries, order the donuts, and details. Any youth interested in becoming Catholic contact correspond with the parish staff. the Office of Religious Education, 301-762-2143, ext. 124. Education: Duties may also include picking up St. Raphael School: 301-762-2143—Mrs. Teri Dwyer, Principal the donuts, milk & juice with the hosting volunteers setting up and refreshing the social area for the 8:30, 10 and 11:30 AM masses.

The Donut Social falls on the First Sunday of the month, for nine months , September through May. PLEASE NOTE: Please contact Helene Dolan at [email protected] On Thursday, July 4th or by phone 240-793-2162. there will be no Adoration of the You may also contact Eileen Kutchak in the Parish Office Blessed Sacrament or 240-864-2510 or [email protected] Benediction.

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday June 24 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 SVdP, 6:30PM, Parish Exposition, Novena, Contemplative Prayer, Adoration of the After 9AM Mass, talk Spanish Bible study, Parish Library is Open, Library Benediction, 6:45PM, 9:45AM, Upper Room Blessed Sacrament on Mary with 10AM, Upper Room D 8AM-1PM Church D after 9AM Mass Seminarian, Parish Library Spanish Prayer, 7PM, Legion of Mary/ Bible Study, 7:30PM, Spanish Prayer, 7PM, Spanish Choir, 11:30AM, Upper Room ABC English, 7PM, Room Duffy Center 3, 5 Upper Room ABC, Upper Room ABC 10 Youth Center Respect for Life, , Light of Christ Prayer, Spanish Scripture Study, 7:30PM, Parish Library 7:30PM, Duffy Center, 7:30PM, Parish Library 11:30AM, Youth Center 4, 6 Young Adult Divine Legion of Mary, Spanish Ministry, 2PM, Mercy Spanish, Spanish, 7:30PM, Trumpet Room 7:30PM, Upper Room Upper Room ABC ABC Spanish Prayer, 2:30PM, Today Sunday, June 23, we celebrate Upper Room ABC, Duffy The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Center 3456 Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Youth Band, 3:45PM, Church We will have a procession with the Blessed Sacrament after the Youth Ministry, 7PM, 1:00PM Mass Youth Center around the parking lot. Come! Let us adore Him. We will pray the for our needs and for those of the world. There will be adoration and blessing with the Blessed Sacrament in the church after the procession.

The Little Sisters of the Poor will be coming to our parish next weekend to request our assistance with their mission in caring for the Elderly Poor. The Sisters will be at the doors of the church after each

Mass to accept voluntary gifts of support. Thank Kitty Gleavy, Carolyn Huard, Joan Lombardi, Yasmine you for your kindness to them. Tashman, William Valentine

Please pray for soul of John Buckley, Ellie O’Sullivan, Juan Villarroel, John W. Fulbright, brother of Martha Verme. Offertory ···································· $40,852.01 Poor Box ········································ $615.00 If you are on the mend and wish your name to be removed from our prayer list, please call the parish office and let us know. Names on this list are only included with permission of the individuals. They will remain on the list for one month, To enroll in Faith Direct, direct debit program, visit and can be repeated by calling the parish office. www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely on line or complete an enrollment form. Our parish code is MD34. Ministry to the Sick: The priests of the parish want very Parish Council: Please feel free to contact a Parish Council much to make sure that parishioners who are hospitalized or member listed here to discuss your views, opinions, or concerns homebound receive pastoral care. We depend on the families and regarding our parish. neighbors of parishioners to notify the parish office so we can James Damron—301-525-4589 bring you the sacraments. If you would like to receive Communion, a visit from Priest/Deacon or are going into the Craig Correa— 301-921-9588 hospital please call the parish office. For immediate needs ask for one of the Priests. Bulletin notices are due in writing ON FRIDAY, THE WEEK BEFORE THE published date. Notices may be emailed to: [email protected]. We no longer The bulletin cover this week produce bulletin inserts instead have it summarized and put in the bulletin. Please note that graphic PDF’s and Congratulations to Nikolas Watson and Andrew Meyers on graphic page inserts are to be sized 1/4 page and 1/8 page achieving their Eagle Scout Award. and will be placed as space permits.

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Have you ever wanted to learn more about Catholicism? Maybe you have thought about joining the Church? Have you been wondering why do they do that? Would you like to learn to pray comfortably?

For more information, please contact Joyce Aubrey at 941-223-7715 or Linda Poindexter at 240-864-2543

EWTN, Bookmark will feature a special episode on The Sisters of Mary on June 23rd at 9:30AM with guests Tom and Glory Sullivan, close friends of Father Al Schwartz

The Sullivan’s will present two of Father Al’s books – one is his autobiography, The Starved and the Silent which teaches us about Father’s journey to Korea and the creation of the Sisters of Mary in 1964 and Killing Me Softly which chronicles the last 12 months of his life. If you miss the initial airing, you can see it on Monday, June 24th at 5AM and Saturday, June 29 at 1:30PM. We encourage you to read more about Father Schwartz, through these books made available for purchase from the EWTN Bookstore.

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Volunteer Opportunities St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families strengthens and supports families on their journey toward stability. St. Ann’s is located at 4901 Eastern Avenue in Hyattsville, MD. Volunteers are needed in the roles of Child Care Assistants and Story Book Readers. If you are interested, please register to attend an hour-long volunteer orientation scheduled on Friday, July 12th at 6:30 PM. Please e-mail St. Ann’s Volunteer Services Coordinator at [email protected] for more information and to register for the orientation.

Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington D.C. for our monthly breakfast and networking reception on Tuesday, June 25 from 8-9:30AM at the Great Hall in Matthew’s Cathedral. Our guest speaker will be Sister Mary Bader, CEO of St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families.

For additional information or to register, please visit our website at www.cbndc.or or contact Justin Silvers at 202-957-5188 or silvers@ cbndc.or .

PRAYER FOR HEALING VICTIMS OF ABUSE God of endless love, Ever caring, ever strong, Always present, always just: You gave your only Son To save us by the blood of his cross.

Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, Join to your own suffering The pain of all who have been hurt In body, mind, and spirit By those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Around the Archdiocese Hear our cries as we agonize Over the harm done to our brothers and sisters. Breathe wisdom into our prayers, Pax Christi International and Pax Christi USA Present: Soothe restless hearts with hope, A Celebration of CommUnity in Song Steady shaken spirits with faith: Concert with Marty Haugen and ValLimar Jansen on Show us the way to justice and wholeness, Enlightened by truth and enfolded in your Sunday, July 7 mercy. 7:30 PM at St. Camillus Parish, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, Featured Musicians: Marty Haugen, ValLimar Jansen, and Msgr. Ray East Heal your people’s wounds And transform our brokenness. Tickets and information: https://bit.l /2K 3JZ1 Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace, All proceeds will benefit Pax Christi International and Pax Christi USA. Pax Christi So that we may act with justice And find peace in you. is a Catholic movement promoting nonviolence, justice, and peace. For more information contact Pax Christi at (202) 635-5826 We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen

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6 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI) ST. RAPHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND JUNE 23, 2019 Social Responsibility and Outreach (SRO) Fertility Awareness: An article that was published by Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514 Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, is a peer- Vincentian reflection: Today we celebrate the Most Holy reviewed secular scientific journal that explored the effectiveness of fertility awareness. Fertility awareness is Body and Blood of Christ. We hear Jesus ask not the rhythm method of old (which you may be aware was his disciples, “Why do you not give them not very effective). Fertility awareness is based on a something to eat yourselves?” And he woman’s observations of physiological signs. Many shows them how by the multiplication of the health and fitness apps exist that also can take this data five loaves and two fishes. If you have ever and help interpret it. This method is also known as Natural seen photos of victims of political strife in lands Family Planning (NFP). This was a retrospective study that where food is scarce, you may think you can never get that demonstrated that when used properly, natural family expression of anguish out of your mind. In this land of planning, with less than a 1% error rate, is as effective as abundance with a simultaneous crisis of obesity, we still traditional oral contraception. Practicing natural family planning with a contraceptive mentality is not what the have poverty and hungry families in our neighborhoods. As Church calls us to do. Determining that for health or members of the Body of Christ, we are asked to reflect on financial reasons, having additional children at a particular how our gifts and talents can be shared with those in need. time may not be prudent, NFP allows a couple to use their We can move from the physical presence of the God’s knowledge and discernment to work with a natural cycle to abundance and excess to going beyond the “self” to strive responsibly delay or space children. Source: Human to be God’s instruments to provide for the needs of others. Reproduction pp.1-10, 2007

Christmas in July: The annual toiletry and sock collection Exactly what does the Respect for Life (RFL) will begin next week, July 1st until July 31st .To find out the Committee do? The RFL Committee represents St. Raphael Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of items needed and drop off instructions, please refer to page Washington’s mission to promote the respect for and the five of this bulletin. Questions? Call Mary Anne Feyder at dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. 240-271-1885 or email her at [email protected]. We seek to change the current culture of death to a Culture of Life. We share a wide range of life issues including Before you leave for the beach: Summertime brings to abortion, embryonic stem-cell research, contraception, mind the vacation you have been dreaming of all year long. infertility procedures and Physician Assisted Suicide. The We all need rest so that we can recharge. This downtime, committee addresses the need for prayer, resource however, may be the best time to reflect on what you can support, education, advocacy and service to our Parish. do for your parish. Volunteers are needed in many We invite all parishioners who wish to support these efforts to join us in September to keep these activities alive in our ministries that have served this faith community for many parish. years. Would you be able to lend your time and talent to continue to provide these services? Watch next weekend’s Youth Ministry bulletin for a description of the volunteer positions needed Annie McHugh, 240-864-2519 and how you can help. High School Youth

“I’m ‘Spiritual’ Not ‘Religious’” – June 23 Many in today’s culture identify as “spiritual” and not “religious” and don’t see a need to subscribe to any particular religious denomination. At Youth Group on June 23, we’ll talk about the importance of practicing an organized religion – particularly the Catholic one! All high school teens are invited to join us from 7-9PM in the Youth Center for pizza, games, and a great discussion. “We are no longer strangers and aliens, but citizens

with the and members of the family of God.” Facetime – June 30 Ephesians 2:19 At Youth Group on June 30, we’ll talk about the difference between social media and being social. If you want to Pray for Bethesda: Join other concerned people for the make faith-filled, real-life friends, Youth Group is a great weekly prayer vigil every Monday morning from 9 AM until place to meet them. Hope to see you there from 7-9PM on 11 AM on the public sidewalk north of the Wildwood June 30 for games, pizza, and discussion! Shopping Center (in front of the Sun Trust Bank) on Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. Parking is restricted so Young Adults visit www.prayforbethesda.com for instructions on legal College-Age Book Study – June-August parking. Contact Dick Retta (301-538-2500) or Missy Smith Young adults who are college-age are invited to a summer- (202-288-4984) for details. long book study. This peer-led study meets on Sunday nights from 7-9PM in the Upper Rooms. For more information or to sign up, contact Annie, amchugh@ straphaels.org.

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Religious Education Through Baptism we share in the priesthood of Christ, in his Mary Beaudoin, 301-762-2143, ext. 124 prophetic and royal mission. The new life begun in us at Baptism is strengthened in the sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation candidates and parents can find service information and forms at Religious Education Registration for 2019-2020 Year www.straphaels.org/confirmation-1. Records of Service and The St. Raphael Religious Education (SRRE) registration for Reflection Papers are due on September 3. 2019-2020 is now open. Classes will begin September 15. The Body and Blood and Heart of Christ SRRE offers continuing faith formation for all children and teens, This week we celebrate the love of God demonstrated in the very as well as preparation for sacraments. Each year of faith flesh and blood and heart of Jesus Christ. In the sixth chapter of formation is designed to deepen relationships with Jesus and his the Gospel of John, Jesus shocks many of his disciples when he Church through focus on what we believe, the celebration of says that his flesh is food and his blood is drink and that those sacraments, how we pray, and how we live. We look forward to who eat his flesh and drink his blood will have eternal life; they having all our SRRE children and teens back in September, and will be raised with him on the last day. At every Mass we we are eager to welcome new families. SRRE registration is celebrate the sacrifice Jesus made to save humanity completed online through the parish website: www.straphaels. from sin. Jesus' sacrifice becomes present to us as org/religious-education. Note that you will need your parish we share in his Body and Blood in Holy Communion. envelope number, as well as the location and date of your child’s On Friday, June 28, we celebrate the feast of the baptism. Contact our office if you have any questions. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The image of Jesus's Program Schedule: pierced heart symbolizes God's never-ending love Sunday morning at 10:00-11:00 for 3 and 4 year olds, that conquers sin and transcends death. kindergarten Every week catechists share the awesome news of God's love Sunday morning 11:30-12:30 for 3 and 4 year olds, kindergarten for each of us and for all of us. Over the summer months the Sunday night at 7:05-8:20 for grades 3 through 8 Religious Education office is charged with inviting and forming Monday afternoon at 4:30-5:45 for grades 1-4 + Special Needs parishioners to serve as catechists for children ages 3-18. SRRE Monday night at 7:00-8:15 for grades 1 through 8 + high school catechists assist parents in their role as the primary catechists of Tuesday afternoon at 4:30-5:45 for grades 1 through 8 their children. Is God calling you to explore the ministry of Please note that all of these sessions are dependent on volunteer catechesis? Please contact Mary Beaudoin for more information catechists coming forward to receive training and to serve in on becoming part of our SRRE catechetical team. catechetical ministry mid-September through mid-May. Faith Formation for People with Special Needs Payment plan and reduced tuition are available for families who In the fall of 2012 St. Raphael started a religious education need financial assistance. Please contact Mary Beaudoin. program for students with autism and other special The SRRE Office also coordinates sacrament preparation for needs who could not be accommodated in our all children ages 7-18. This includes Baptism, Confirmation, typical classes. The first class had three students. Reconciliation, and Eucharist. Please contact Mary Beaudoin for Since then the program has blossomed and grown. information. In May, five students from our program received Students – Sacramental Preparation the Sacrament of Confirmation. It was a beautiful Children in Catholic schools need to register with their parish ceremony where they celebrated with over 40 of Religious Education office because sacrament preparation and their peers who were also being confirmed. celebration take place in the child’s home parish, not in the Do you or someone you know have a child/adult with special Catholic school they attend (though Catholic schools assist with needs in their family? Has the child/adult received the aspects of the preparation). If your child attends a Catholic school Sacraments? Does the family feel like they can’t come to church (other than St. Raphael) and will be entering grade 1, 2, 7 or 8 in with their family member with special needs? We want to help! September, please register online at www.straphaels.org/religious Please contact Maria Harrington ([email protected]) or -education. We need to be able to contact you with important Mary Beaudoin in the RE Office. ALL Are Welcome! information, including meetings and preparation guidelines. Rejoice and Be Glad: On the Call to Holiness in Today’s Thanks! World Sacrament Photos Now Available In his apostolic letter Gaudete et Exsultate (in English, Rejoice The photos from our May 11 and May 18 First Communion and and Be Glad), Francis reminds us that we are all called to Confirmation Masses are now available for parents to download. become saints. This week: Discernment Please contact Mary Beaudoin to receive the link to the photos. Discernment is necessary not only at extraordinary times, when Confirmation Service Project we need to resolve grave problems and make crucial decisions. In the Gospels Jesus teaches us - by word and example - all It is a means of spiritual combat for helping us to follow the Lord about service. In Matthew 25:35-36, Jesus says, “For I was more faithfully. We need it at all times, to help us recognize God’s hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me timetable, lest we fail to heed the promptings of his grace and drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you disregard his invitation to grow. Often discernment is exercised in clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited small and apparently irrelevant things, since greatness of spirit is me.” We strive to recognize Jesus present in each person and manifested in simple everyday realities. It involves striving make a point to serve those in greatest need. And in John 13:1 untrammeled for all that is great, better and more beautiful, while -17, Jesus, who is their teacher and master, washes the feet of at the same time being concerned for the little things, for each his disciples. day’s responsibilities and commitments. For this reason, I ask all Christians not to omit, in dialogue with the Lord, a sincere daily Teens preparing for Confirmation in spring 2020 are working on “examination of conscience.” Discernment also enables us to their Confirmation Service Projects. The project consists of ten or recognize the concrete means that the Lord provides in his more hours of service and a reflection paper. Giving both time mysterious and loving plan, to make us move beyond mere good and talent, through acts of service, is integral to Christian life. intentions. [#169]

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“Let us pray for the willingness to make present in our world the love of Christ shown to us Q: What does “Corpus Christi” mean? in the Eucharist.” A: It means “Body of Christ.” - Opening Prayer, Feast of Corpus Christi This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi And that celebration has many levels of meaning.

CONTINUING As we receive the host during Communion we hear the words, “The Body of Christ” and we Spring Bible Study respond, “Amen.” We proclaim our belief in the Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible real presence of Jesus Christ’s living body, Thursdays – 7:30-9:00 PM – May 9 through June 27 blood, soul and divinity in the consecrated host. Duffy Center The same body, blood, soul and divinity which the This study is a great foundation for others to come. Invite your neighbors, come, and enjoy a First Class DVD, Son of God assumed through the Incarnation, discussion, great people, refreshments, and more. and which is now glorified in heaven, is sacramentally present in the Eucharist under the BOOKS & LINKS appearances of bread and wine. (CCC, 1374) Bishop Barron and the Nones – June 13, 2019 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/06/13/ This feast also reminds us that by our Baptism we catholic-church-should-focus-on-getting-nones-back- have become members of the body of Christ. bishop-barron-says/ “By one Sprit we were all baptized into one USCCB Conference, June, 2019 body.” (1 Corinthians 12:13) Missed the live stream? Don't forget the Video This “one body,” the church, transcends all the OnDemand page to view video of public sessions and natural or human limits of nations, cultures, press conferences. Find it here: http://www.usccb.org/ races, sexes, etc. This body of Christ shares in about/leadership/usccb-general-assembly/index.cfm his priestly, prophetic, and royal mission. (CCC, God the Father: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/ 1267) parenting/spiritual-growth-for-kids//god-the- father Leisure, the Basis of Culture by Josef Piefer, 1963. Christian Morality: In the Breath of God by Russel Reflection: The Word of God created the world out of B. Connors, Jr., 2002. nothing, gave things their nature. Is it no Leadership Roundtable – Online resources from an organization of , religious, and clergy working less a feat to change their nature? - St , CCC, 1375 together to promote best practices and accountability in Church management, finances, communications, How will you let this celebration make you and human resource development in the U.S. https:// more aware of the power of Holy Communion? leadershiproundtable.org/what-we-do/our- resources/ How does being a member of the Body of FORMED - Sign up for FREE, just visit us Christ (the church) change you, and make a here: https://straphaels.formed.org difference your life?

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