Presider Schedule Saturday Vigil, November 10 Saturday Vigil, November 17 5:30 p.m. ~ Father D’Silva ~ Father Alec Sunday, November 11 Sunday, November 18 7:30 a.m. ~ Father Alec ~ Father Bill 9:00 a.m.* ~ Father Bill ~ Father Alec 10:30 a.m. (Church) ~ Father Regis ~ Father Regis 10:30 a.m. (Gym) ~ Father O ~ Father D’Silva 12:30 p.m. ~ Father D’Silva ~ Father Bill 5:30 p.m. ~ Father Alec ~ Father D’Silva *American Sign Language interpreted Mass Weekday & Saturday Masses Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m., 11 a.m. Filipino Mass in Tagalog every 4th Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses Eve of the Feast: 5:30 p.m. Day of the Feast: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament* Exposition: Monday-Friday, 3-5:15 p.m., in the church Thursday before first Friday of each month, 6-8 p.m., with Holy Hour from 7-8 p.m. *No adoration or 5:30 p.m. Mass on federal holidays Inside This Issue • November 11, 2018 Thanksgiving Donations for the Poor & Homeless • 3 School Open House • 3 Save the Date: Crèche Exhibit • 3 3rd Annual Mass Honoring Veterans • 4 Giving Tree • 4 Parish Mission Statement The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is a welcoming Catholic community whose people encounter Christ in the Eucharist and serve Him in our neighbor. 3630 Quesada Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20015 202.966.6575 • Phone 202.966.9255 • Fax The parish office will be closed on Monday, November www.blessedsacramentdc.org 12th, and will reopen Tuesday, November 13th. On Monday, we will have Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Blessed Sacrament School There will be no afternoon Exposition or Benediction. 5841 Chevy Chase Parkway, NW Washington, D.C. 20015 202.966.6682 Healing Masses www.bsstoday.org Fr. Foley’s Healing Mass will be held at 7pm in the church on December 7 Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Pastoral Staff From the Pastor Rev. William Foley, Pastor • [email protected] Dear Parish Family: Rev. Alec Scott, Parochial Vicar • [email protected] Rev. Msgr. Maurice V. O’Connell, Senior Priest • [email protected] One hundred years ago today, on the eleventh day of the Rev. Percival L. D’Silva • [email protected] eleventh month at the eleventh hour, an armistice was Deacon Kenneth Angell • [email protected] signed that ended World War I – the “war to end all wars.” Deacon Leo Flynn • [email protected] As we know all too well, war and the hatred that fuels armed Deacon Donald Mays • [email protected] conflict continue to rage. What, then, is the true source of Assistants on Weekends enduring peace? The Word of God today reveals a hint. Rev. Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap, Catholic University The widow of Zarephath was asked by the prophet to share Duffy Parish Center what little food she possessed. The widow Jesus witnessed Main Office 202.966.6575 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) at the temple treasury put all her wealth into the collection In an Emergency 202.966.6575, Ext. 3988 (to page priest on duty) box. The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that the victory Facilities 202.449.4610 over sin and death has already been won by the sacrifice Ray Manning Adult Center 202.363.4512 of Christ, our High Priest. Our challenge is one of faith – Mr. John Navolio, Business Manager not a passive acquiescing to fate, but a daily perseverance 202.449.3984, [email protected] in prayer and charity. Were today a weekday, we would be Mr. Jay Rader, Director of Liturgy and Music celebrating the Feast of St. Martin of Tours. He is patron 202.449.3981, [email protected] of both soldiers and conscientious objectors. As a Roman Ms. Jane Baily, Director of Faith Formation for Children soldier, he once encountered a man who was poorly-clad; 202.449.3989, [email protected] Martin cut his military cloak in half and gave it to the needy Ms. Tammy Flippo, Director of Adult Faith Formation person. That night in a dream Martin saw the face of Christ 202.449.3974, [email protected] Ms. Rosalie Days, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator on that man. At the time, Martin was a catechumen. He was 202.449.4618, [email protected] later baptized, left the army, and went on to become a priest, Ms. Marilyn Campbell, Director of Youth Ministry and CYO a founder of monasteries, and a bishop. His life reflects 202.449.3985, [email protected] the truth of our Scriptures for today that genuine spiritual Mrs. Patricia Kavanaugh, Social Concerns Minister liberation and peace flow from a generous heart whose only 202.449.3987, [email protected] agenda is God’s will. (Office open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and by appointment) Ms. Emma Voelzke, Special Needs Coordinator Yours in Christ, 202.449.3990, [email protected] Father Bill Foley Blessed Sacrament School Mr. Chris Kelly, Principal 202.966.6682, [email protected] Ms. Nancy Ryan, Director of Admissions 202.966.6682, Ext. 6110, [email protected] PLEASE INCLUDE OUR SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS THAT Sacraments THEY MAY EXPERIENCE HEALING AND COMFORT Baptism • Baptismal classes are required of all parents prior to baptism. We recommend taking classes before the child is born. Group baptisms are offered Ana Maria Arce Patricia Friend Fredy H. Ortega every 2nd Saturday at noon in the chapel and 4th Sunday at 2 p.m. in the main William J. Bray, Jr. Bart Hayft Daniel Ortman church. For more info visit: www.blessedsacramentdc.org/sacraments-rites Evelyn Childs Alexa Hughes Maria Stechschlte Matrimony • All couples who are to be married at Blessed Sacrament James Curran Elizabeth Kennedy Suzanne C. Sullivan must contact one of our priests. Please contact one of the parish priests at Joan Devine Francis McManus Michael Tavenner least six months in advance of your marriage date. Natalia Dombo Patrick A. Murphy Nelly Turner Reconciliation • Saturday, 4 - 5 p.m. or anytime by appointment. Betty O’Connor Altar Server Program: [email protected] Eucharistic Minister Volunteers: [email protected] RECENT BAPTISMS Parish Services & Information Care Of The Sick & Homebound • If you or someone you know is Olivia Jean Marie Ball John Joseph Sheridan hospitalized or homebound and would like a priest to visit, contact the Aleksander Maziarz Miskell Owen Thomas Sheridan parish office at 202.966.6575. Liam Joseph Sears Jameson Troy Sullivan New Parishioners • Welcome! To register as new parishioners, visit www. blessedsacramentdc.org/new-parishioners. Hard copies of the registration form are available at the parish office or contact Rick Perry: 202.449.3982. REST IN PEACE Website Postings • [email protected] Church Bulletin Boards • The parish secretary maintains the church Richard Leahy bulletin boards. Please drop off any flyers for posting to Joan Ward in the John Zatorski parish office, Duffy parish center. Inclement Weather Policy • The parish center/office follows Montgomery County Schools for delays and closings. All evening activities are cancelled those days the schools are closed. 2 www.blessedsacramentdc.org S8 hrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament November 11, 2018 Social Concerns/Outreach Thanksgiving Meal Donations for Poor and Homeless Individuals & Families The Social Concerns Office traditionally provides dinners to low income and homeless individuals and families who otherwise would not be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with their traditional holiday meal. If you would like to contribute, please donate grocery gift cards (Giant and Safeway), checks or cash to the Social Concerns Office “in-box” located in the Duffy Parish Center Main Office or at Mass Collections (checks must be designated “Thanksgiving BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Meal Donation” on the memo line) by Monday, November 19th. The grocery cards will be distributed Tuesday, November 20 OPEN HOUSE in time for recipients to purchase holiday food items. Questions may be directed to Pat Kavanaugh, 202.449.3987, pkavanaugh@ You come to Blessed Sacrament Parish– blessedsacramentdc.org. Thank you in advance for your kind Now come to Blessed Sacrament School! donation and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! OPEN HOUSE DATES Blessed Sacrament Social Concerns Office Outreach THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018 Parishioners and Parish friends. The Social Concerns Office is open 10am-1pm daily Monday through Friday and by appointment 9AM GRADES K-8 to provide Direct Service and Outreach to needy individuals and THURSDAY JANUARY 10, 2019 families in our community. Also, the Office works directly with Catholic Charities which is officially designated as the Social 7PM GRADES K-8 Service Representative of the Archdiocese on Washington. A Parish Partners Program was specifically created as a resource Refreshments, followed by faculty, parent and student for Archdiocesan Parishes. Please refer all individuals seeking remarks, student/parent led tours, plus Q and A session assistance to Pat Kavanaugh, 202.449.3987, pkavanaugh@ with the principal and admissions personnel. blessedsacramentdc.org. The Parish and Catholic Charities have Please meet in the School Auditorium. many assistance programs some of which are now conveniently listed on tables located in the main entrance to our Church. Please Registration at www.bsstoday.org refer individuals requesting personal or financial assistance to Pat Kavanaugh or the resource list in the main Church entrance. Please call Pat Kavanaugh in the Social Concerns Office for more information. Thank you. Poor Box Donations Poor Box donations in November will benefit Jubilee Jobs, an organization that offers employment preparation and placement services for individuals seeking entry-level jobs.