HOLY COMFORTER-SAINT CYPRIAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH JULY 18, 2021 sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Stay Connected Readings This Weekend: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Eph 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34 Visit our parish website (hcscchurch.org) for updates from Readings Next Weekend: the pastor and events in the parish. Here are other ways to 2 Kings 4:42-44 Eph 4:1-6 John 6:1-15 stay in touch:

Subscribe to Flocknote by texting “HCSC” to 84576 or visit https://hcscchurch.flocknote.com/ to receive emails The Gospel today speaks to us of the Priority of Personal with updates from the parish such as bulletins, recorded Prayer. Note first the Practice of Praise-filled Prayer. The mass links, and homily notes. It’s FREE and easy!

text opens with the disciples gathering with Jesus and Download the MyParishApp onto your mobile device to joyfully recounting all they had experienced on their stay in touch with what’s happening at our parish. To get missionary journey. Is your prayer filled with praise and the app: visit your app store (available for Android & Apple thanksgiving? Are you grateful to God for all he has done? phones). Turn on your notifications after you download so Note secondly, the Privilege of Personal Prayer. Jesus you can receive updates and information. invites them to come away by themselves to a quiet place and rest a while. Most people seldom think of their And, follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, personal prayer as a privileged invitation by the Lord, and Twitter and YouTube). Make sure you stay connected! yet consider, the Lord invites us to come aside and spend personal and private time with him. Note next, the Primacy Mass Attendance—July 11, 2021 of Prioritized Prayer. The text tells us that people were coming and going in great numbers seeking the attention 4:30pm 43 8:00am 65 of the Lord and the Apostles. Jesus often had to hide in 9:30am 37 order to pray. Sometimes the only quiet place they could 11:00am 124 find was out on the lake. But Jesus did make time for 7:00pm 87 prayer and he invites the apostles and us to do the same, Total: 356 not only despite the busyness of life, but because of it. Note finally, the Power of Pious Prayer. The text says that Do you have summer vacation plans? after spending this time alone with the apostles, the boat You can still tithe while you’re away! came back to shore and Jesus, refreshed and renewed, When summer getaways take you out of saw a vast crowd and began to teach them at great length. town, eGiving lets you continue to Prayer is like rest, a necessary rest we need in order to be support Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian and the ministries you able to accomplish what the Lord has for us to do. So, cherish. You can go online and set up your weekly tithes or make prayer a personal priority. We know what happens if make a one-time gift. Tithing electronically is FREE, EASY, we do not sleep. Spiritually, the same thing happens if we and CONVENIENT, as your money will be automatically do not pray. deducted each month for you. Sign up at faithdirect.net using our church code DC59, or pick up an enrollment form MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK in the rear of the church. Questions? Contact Kim Peaks at Sunday, July 18 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time [email protected] or (202) 546-1885. 8:00am Intentions of George Stewart 9:30am Intentions of Ray Bierria 11:00am Intentions of Sr. Ricardo Maddox, OSP THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH 7:00pm Kimberly Riccio Monday, July 19 Monday (7/19) Friday (7/23) 7:00am For the People 7:00pm YAM Bible Study 6:00pm Confessions / Holy Hour Tuesday, July 20 Saint Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr 7:00am Intentions of Gayle Jones Wednesday (7/21) Saturday (7/24) 7:15pm Adult Bible Study 11:00am St. Peter Claver Mtg Wednesday, July 21 Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church 7:00am Crystal Johnson Thursday, July 22 Saint Mary Magdalene 7:00am Intentions of Bob & Bea Youngblood Friday, July 23 Saint Bridget, Religious NEW RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: As of th 7:00am Intentions of Jeannette Simms July 6 , the rectory is open from 10am- Saturday, July 24 Saint Sharbel Makhluf, Priest; BVM 6pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and 8:00am Intentions of Meredith Powell Friday. We remain closed on Thursday and 4:30pm Coulter Nakamura the weekend.

If you would like to offer a Mass intention, please call (202) 546-1885, or email: [email protected]. Our Mission Statement: Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, DAILY READINGS empowered by the Holy Spirit, exists to evangelize and to Monday Exodus 14:5-18 Matthew 12:38-42 uphold Christian values by promoting the teachings of the Tuesday Exodus 14:21-15:1 Matthew 12:46-50 Church in Word, Sacrament and Witness. Wednesday Exodus 16:1-5,9-15 Matthew 13:1-9 Thursday 2 Cor 5:14-17 John 20:1-2, 11-18 Our Vision Statement: Friday Exodus 20:1-17 Matthew 13:18-23 A welcoming, embracing and joyful faith family richly Saturday Exodus 24:3-8 Matthew 13:24-30 rooted in the community today, tomorrow and forever.

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SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Parish Life EUCHARISTIC ADORATION / HOLY HOUR is held EVERY FRIDAY from 6—7PM in the THANK YOU! I’m very grateful to all of sanctuary. Parishioners are invited to attend a you who sent birthday greetings and wonderful opportunity to gather and reflect in quiet wishes. May God bless each and every prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. one of you. Your support and love Confessions are also heard during the holy hour. continually sustains me in my duties as your shepherd. Thank you again! SAINT MARY’S CHURCH CELEBRATES 146TH ANNUAL CHICKEN DINNER, Sat., July 31st from 12pm-6pm. Carry outs are just $16 and there will not be indoor dining. NATIONAL OBLATE SISTERS OF Jousting Tournament from 1pm-4pm. St. Mary’s Church at PROVIDENCE ALUMNI RAFFLE: The st 18230 Barnesville Rd, Barnesville, MD. For more drawing will be held on August 1 at 3pm. information, call 301-972-8660. Please support the efforts of the Oblate Sisters of Providence by purchasing raffle books (6 th Marriage Preparation Weekend—Three to Get Married: tickets to a book) for $5 until July 25 . All prizes are Upcoming weekend: August 26-29. Are you ready?! You’re monetary (3 prizes: $1000, $500 & $200). Contact Kim not just planning a wedding; you’re preparing for a Peaks at 202-546-1885 or [email protected] or purchase lifetime! This marriage prep course is an from rectory during office hours. intensive preparation experience true to the teachings of THE WORD AMONG US: July—August issues are the Catholic Church. Registration required. For more available in the Candlelight Store for $2 each. This information: ourladyofbethesda.org or call 301-365-0612. publication is designed to help Catholics find renewal and Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center, 7007 Bradley Blvd., refreshment in God’s grace, encouragement to read the Bethesda, MD 20817. Word of God, and offers daily meditations based on the Mass readings. Limited supply! VACATION NOTE: While you are on vacation this summer don’t forget to attend Mass wherever you may be WE NEED YOU!! As we emerge from visiting. Go to www.discovermass.com for Mass times and the pandemic, our parish is in need of locations around the country. You can also access this parishioners who can serve as Ministers information on myParishapp under DiscoverMass! of Hospitality (ushers) or Lectors (readers at Mass). If we have enough parishioners HCSC YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY come forth, we can continue to serve God and His people in the manner that is worthy of our Lord. Contact the OUR YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY rectory at 202-546-1885 or [email protected] for meets Mondays at 7pm via Zoom OR in- details. person in the rectory basement. Join other young adults with Msgr. Pope in the discussion of scripture. To receive the ZOOM link: subscribe to the YAM Bible Study on Flocknote at hcscchurch.flocknote.com. We ask you to RSVP if you are attending in-person. We are studying HEBREWS. LIFTING OF THE DISPENSATION FROM THE Join Msgr. Pope for Wednesday OBLIGATION TO ATTEND MASS: Cardinal Gregory and Evening Bible Study via Zoom at the Diocesan Bishops of the Province of Baltimore 7:15pm. To receive the link, (Archdiocese of Baltimore, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, subscribe to Wednesday Night Bible Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, Catholic Diocese of Study on Flocknote at hcscchurch.flocknote.com. We Richmond and the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston) have are currently studying HEBREWS. jointly announced that the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation has been lifted as of June 26, REMINDER: To learn more about 2021. We gladly welcome you back to Mass! Scripture and to review Msgr. Pope’s Bible study references, visit our website In accordance with the Archdiocese of Washington and (hcscchurch.org) and click on “Religious local health and government officials, our parish is fully Education.” open for mass attendance. We have the following protocols in place regarding the pandemic: Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church

 If you have been fully vaccinated, you DO NOT need 1357 East Capitol Street, SE, WDC 20003 (202) 546-1885  www.hcscchurch.org to wear a mask while in the church. If you are NOT Rev. Msgr. Charles Pope, Pastor (www.msgrpope.com) fully vaccinated, we highly recommend you wear a mask or face covering for your safety. For information on membership, sacraments and funerals contact rectory staff at [email protected] or (202) 546-1885.  To allow for some social distancing, every other pew will remain roped-off or closed until further notice. Mass Times: Saturday 8am & 4:30pm (vigil); Sunday 8am, 9:30am 11am and 7pm;  Automatic hand sanitizing units will remain available in Weekdays Mon—Fri: 7am (8am on holidays)

the rear. Rectory Office Hours:  Protocols will remain in place for safe reception of Holy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10am—6pm Communion. Thursday, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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