ST. ROSE OF LIMA PARISH...2020/02/16 · 9:30 am Gr. 7-12 Religious Education (HLL/LR/Y) 11:00 am...

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SERVE / SERVIR

EUCHARIST / EUCARISTIA Historic Chapel / Capilla Histórica Monday-Friday ----------------- 8:30 am ---------------- (English)

1er Viernes ---------------------- 7:00 pm --------------- (Español)

Sunday --------------------------- 7:30 am ---------------- (English)

1er Dimanche -----------------10:00 am -------------- (Français)

2nd Sunday --------------------- 5:00 pm --------------- (Tagalog)

Church / Iglesia Saturday Vigil ------------------- 5:00 pm ---------------- (English)

Sunday --------------------------- 9:00 am -------- (English + ASL) 11:00 am ---------------- (English)

Domingo ------------------------- 1:00 pm --------------- (Español)

RECONCILIATION / RECONCILIACION Historic Chapel / Capilla Thursday ------------------ 7:00-9:00 pm -----

Church / Saturday ---------------- 4:00-4:30 pm ----------------

NEWCOMERS / NUEVOS MIEMBROS Meeting - Duggan Room / Reunión - Salón Duggan There is no meeting in May. / No hay reunión en mayo. 2o Domingo ------------------- 12:00 pm --------------- (Español)

2nd Sunday ------------------- 12:15 pm ---------------- (English)

OTHER SERVICES / OTROS SERVICIOS Stephen Ministry Ralph Bally: 301-873-0487 • Zita Tepie: 301-519-1527

Accessibility / Fácil Acceso: Hearing systems, accessible seating, large print worship guides and ASL interpretation are available. / Aparatos amplificadores de sonido y asientos accesibles están disponibles.

BAPTISM / BAUTISMO Begin classes while pregnant or awaiting adoption. Baptisms

will not be scheduled until classes have been completed (2

sessions required). Parents MUST pre-register to attend.

CLASS DATES: 2020: Jan. 11 & 18, Mar. 14 & 21, May 16 (two

classes in one), Sept. 12 & 19, Nov. 7 & 14

Comience las clases cuando este embarazada o esperando

una adopción. Los Bautizos no se podrán programar hasta

que las clases hayan sido completadas (Se requieren 2

sesiones). Los padres TIENEN que pre-registrarse para

atender. FECHAS DE CLASES: 2020: Ene. 11 & 18, Mar. 14 &

21, May. 16 (dos clases en una), Sep. 12 & 19, Nov. 7 & 14

MARRIAGE / MATRIMONIO Couples seeking marriage must make arrangements with a

Priest or Deacon a minimum of six months prior to setting a

wedding date. Do not plan a reception until you have met

with the Priest or Deacon. At least one party must be a

member of St. Rose.

Las parejas que buscan el matrimonio deben hacer arreglos

con un sacerdote o diácono con un mínimo de 6 meses antes

de fijar una fecha para la boda. No planifique una recepción

sino hasta que se haya reunido con el sacerdote o el diácono.

Al menos una persona debe ser miembro de Sta. Rosa.

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

ORDINARY TIME VI

PASTOR Rev. Agustín Mateo Ayala ............................. 240-454-5311 .................................................. [email protected]

PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Oscar Astigarraga .................................. 240-454-5285 .................................................... [email protected]

PERMANENT DEACONS Dcn. Frank Avenilla........................................ 240-454-5358 ................................................... [email protected] Dcn. Mario Moreno ....................................... 240-454-3403 ..................................................deaconmario@strose.com Dcn. Al Opdenaker ........................................ 240-454-8727 ........................................................ [email protected] Dcn. Leo Schneider ........................................ 240-454-5360 ...................................................... [email protected]

COUNCIL LIAISONS

Pastoral Council Ogechi Akalegbere & Ronald Montano .............................................. [email protected]

Finance Council Paul Riekhof .................................................. 301-990-1815

CEMETERY MANAGER

Zita Tepie............ 301-519-1527 / [email protected]

BULLETIN / CALENDAR / ROOM RESERVATIONS

Bulletin items due 2 Fridays before publication date!

Laura Lowery ............ [email protected] / 240-454-5331

MARY OF NAZARETH CATHOLIC SCHOOL - Grades PreK-8 Michael Friel, Principal .................................. 301-869-0940 Website ...................................... www.maryofnazareth.org

PARISH STAFF

Preferred method of communication is listed first.

Secretary Mary Carey ................ 301-948-7545, x221 / [email protected]

Family Formation / 1st Penance / 1st Eucharist Susan Joseph ...................... [email protected] / 240-454-5338

Formación de la Familia / 1ra Reconciliación / 1ra Eucaristía Ivonne Salazar ..................... 240-454-5317 / [email protected]

Youth Formation / Confirmation Molly Herrera [email protected] / 240-454-5287

Social Concerns / Adaptive Religious Education Sherry Moitoza ................. [email protected] / 240-454-5301

Liturgy / Adult Formation Christine Jeffrey .................. 240-454-5312 / [email protected]

Music Remi Bauer ........................... 240-454-5326 / [email protected]

Youth & Children’s Music Jeannie Vanover ................ [email protected] / 240-506-0258

Accounting Fabiana Rieke ........................ [email protected] / 240-454-5316

Administration Laura Lowery ....................... [email protected] / 240-454-5331 Tania Murphy .................... [email protected] / 240-454-5282

Maintenance Michael Berceli .................. 240-454-5347 / [email protected] Sean Jeffrey ................................................... [email protected]

OFFICE 301-948-7545 / FAX 301-869-2170 / EMERGENCIES (after hours) 301-355-8191 / WEBSITE www.strose-parish.org

DIRECTORY / DIRECTORIO

MARDI GRAS PANCAKE SUPPER

Tues., Feb. 25, 5:00-7:30pm, Woodlands Room

Join our Knights of Columbus for

Pancakes, Syrup, Sausage and Fellowship!

Donation: $6/person or $18/family

NEXT WEEK /

LA PROXIMA SEMANA

LITURGY SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE LITURGIA

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time / 7o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario February 22/23, 2020

Masses/Celebrants: Sat., 5:00 pm (CH) Fr. Tony Krisak Sun., 7:30 am (HC) Fr. Oscar Astigarraga Sun., 9:00 am (CH) Fr. Agustin Mateo Sun., 11:00 am (CH) Fr. Agustin Mateo Sun., 1:00 pm (CH) Fr. Oscar Astigarraga (Español)

Scriptures (Year A): Lev 19:1-2, 17-18 / 1 Cor. 3:16-23 / Mt. 5:38-48

Bread Bakers: Group 10 Liturgical Ministers: Team A

MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES DE LAS MISAS + Deceased * Living

Mon., 2/17 8:30 am * Dolores Kozloski Tue., 2/18 8:30 am * Cheryl Evans Wed., 2/19 8:30 am + Nicole Sartorelli Thu., 2/20 8:30 am + Loved Ones of E. McCandliss Fri., 2/21 8:30 am + Yoko Igarashi Sat., 2/22 5:00 pm + Richard Liguori Sun., 2/23 7:30 am + Henry Cheetham Sun., 2/23 9:00 am + Thomas Michael Gilmartin Sun., 2/23 11:00 am * Mary Ann Schneider Sun., 2/23 1:00 pm + Sabel Martínez Pérez

CONGRATULATIONS / FELICIDADES Baptism: Cristian Alexis Bonilla Coreas Eduardo Díaz Torres

CALENDAR / CALENDARIO Not all meetings & events appear on this calendar!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 | PRESIDENT’S DAY Parish Offices Closed TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 9:30 am Little Rock Scripture Study (DGN2) 7:00 pm Family Formation Catechist Training (DGN) 7:00 pm Little Rock Scripture Study (LR2) 7:30 pm Comité Hispano (BR) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 12:30 pm Arimatheans (LR1) 6:00 pm Flower of Carmel Inquirers (DGN2) 6:30 pm HS MOHO - Ministry of Hanging Out (YC) 7:00 pm Flower of Carmel (DGN2) 7:30 pm Pax Christi (STP) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration until 9:00pm (HC) 6:30 pm JustFaith - Hunger for Change (LR) 7:00 pm Grupo de Oración (JE) 7:30 pm Yarn Angels Knitting & Crocheting (STP) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 6:30 pm 1st Communion Retreat (CH/DGN/STJ) 7:00 pm Grupo de Oración (LR/BR/OLCC) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7:30 am Family Formation Core Team (HC/LR2) 8:00 am Stephen Ministry Regional Retreat (PCW) 8:30 am Formación para Lectores: Equipo A (HC) 9:30 am Lector Formation: Team A (CH) 5:00 pm Grupo de Hombres (DGN) 7:00 pm Accommodating Hearts Inclusive Dance (PCW) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 | ORDINARY TIME 7 9:30 am Gr. 7-12 Religious Education (CHLL/LR/YC) 11:00 am Formación: Sacristanes (STJ) 5:00 pm Adaptive Religious Education (CHLL)

THE SICK / LOS ENFERMOS

Cynthia Alexander, Joe Ariale, Corliss Bakanas, Clint Botkin, Normaly Cabrera, Olivia Cruz, Louisa Daley, Mary Ann Deak, Elizabeth Ewing, Bryan Figueroa Melgarejo, John Fletemeyer, Ronald Fonseca, Emmanuel Galang, Don Gisin, Ed Heinhold, Josette Heuschling, Barbara Homon, Dolores Kozloski, Kathy Kral, Msgr. Paul Langsfeld, Graciela Larco, Jimmy Long, Marianne Lyons, Rosa Julia Malavé, Josie Mattero, Dora Mayorca, Alejandro Medina Guillen, Angela Mejia Guerra, José Molina, Rita Morales, William Orellana, Axel Palma, Susan Raedeke, Bobbie Raftery, Tess Rohan, Jessica Ruano, Patricia Sattalo, Lucy Schlingbaum, Fernando Servantes, Elia Tinoco, Monica Toro, Maribel Utenzen, and Barbara Wiley.

THE DECEASED / LOS DIFUNTOS

Joel Bianda, nephew of Lydie Bianda; Rev. Francis J. Bober, brother of Robert Bober; Ben Cayanan, brother-in-law of Bing Inocencio; Ayanna Maertens, daughter of Ivan Maertens; Mike Mattero, brother of Rick Mattero; Doris Sasko, sister of Jim Wilberding; Dorothy and Roy Smith, parents of Margie DeFino; Rev. Louis A. Tou, uncle of Monica De.

PLE ASE PRAY FOR. . . / POR FAVOR RECE POR. . .

“I did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it.” As Moses received the ten commandments from God on mount Sinai for the Israelites, so the Lord Jesus gives the new commandments to the new people of God, the Church, on the mount of the beatitudes. The readings this weekend speak about the law, commandments, the wisdom of God, which lead to eternal life. This law is incomparable to the wisdom of this age, which passes away. The little ones or, as St. Paul says, the mature ones, believe in this wisdom of God through his Holy Spirit and fulfill the law of God. If we reflect on the gospel of today, Jesus raised the ten commandments to a higher degree. The Mosaic law said “You shall not kill”, but Jesus says, “whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” If people at the time of Jesus struggled to fulfill the Mosaic law, then can we imagine people fulfilling an even more difficult law. Jesus tells us not only is murder wrong, but so is the mental attitude of hatred and unforgiveness that we may choose to carry around within us. Even if we never act it out by killing someone, an attitude of hatred and revenge will affect not only the person who holds on to such feelings, but also his or her relationships with others. Sometimes we may have moments of extreme anger towards someone, but we can repent and ask for forgiveness. We can talk it out and reconcile with the person whom we find it hard to love. This humble attitude may prevent us from holding on to those angry feelings or nurturing them. Similarly, adultery is not only wrong, but anyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery in his heart. Doctors and nutritionists have been telling us for years that what we feed our bodies is going to affect our health. And so Jesus is telling us that what we feed our minds and hearts is going to affect our relationships with God and our brothers and sisters. Jesus goes to the root of the problem, which is our heart wounded by original sin. After reading today’s gospel, we can ask Jesus as the disciples once did, “Then, who can be saved?” If we think that we can fulfill the law of the Lord on our own strength, then we surely will feel hopeless. However, the law of the Lord is for the humble one who acknowledge themselves their misery in front of God and ask the Lord constantly to grant us his Holy Spirit not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. Jesus would not give us law to condemn us. On the contrary, he gives us his law that we may have life in abundance. We need to feed our life with the life of prayer, the sacraments, and repentance so that we may grow in faith and avoid the temptations to sin. When we act in this way, then we are choosing the way to life.

Jesús dice hoy, “No vine a abolir la ley, sino a cumplirla.” Así como Moisés recibió los diez mandamientos de Dios en el monte Sinaí para los israelitas, el Señor Jesús da los nuevos mandamientos al nuevo pueblo de Dios, la Iglesia, en el monte de las bienaventuranzas. Las lecturas de este fin de semana hablan sobre la ley, los mandamientos, la sabiduría de Dios, que conduce a la vida eterna. Esta ley es incomparable a la sabiduría de este mundo que pasa. Jesús mismo cumplirá esta ley y dara la gracias a sus discípulos de cumplirla. Los pequeños o, como dice San Pablo, los maduros, creen en esta sabiduría de Dios a través de su Espíritu Santo y cumplen su ley. Si reflexionamos sobre el evangelio de hoy, Jesús eleva los diez mandamientos a un mayor grado de dificultad. La Ley Mosaica decía “No matarás”, pero Jesús dice, “quien esté encolerizado con su hermano ya es reo de muerte.” Si las personas en la época de Jesús no podían cumplir la Ley Mosaica, ¿podemos imaginar cómo se sintieron después de que Jesús les dio mandamientos más difíciles de cumplir? Jesús nos dice que no solo el asesinato es incorrecto, sino también la actitud interna de odio y falta de perdón que podemos optar por llevar dentro de nosotros. Incluso si nunca matamos a nadie, una actitud de odio y venganza afectará no solo a la persona que se aferra a esos sentimientos, sino también a sus relaciones con los demás. A veces podemos tener momentos de ira extrema hacia alguien, pero podemos arrepentirnos y pedir perdón. Podemos hablar y reconciliarnos con la persona a la que nos cuesta amar. Esta actitud humilde puede evitar que nos aferremos a esos sentimientos de ira y resentimiento. Del mismo modo, el adulterio no solo está mal, sino que todos los que miran a una mujer con lujuria ya han cometido adulterio con ella en su corazón. Los médicos y nutricionistas nos han estado diciendo durante años que lo que alimentamos a nuestros cuerpos afectará nuestra salud. Del mismo modo, Jesús nos dice que con lo que alimentemos nuestras mentes y corazones afectará nuestras relaciones con Dios y nuestros hermanos. Jesús habla a nuestro corazón ya que el pecado original lo ha herido con sentimientos de ira y lujuria a veces. Después de leer el evangelio de hoy, podemos preguntarle a Jesús como lo hicieron los discípulos una vez, “Entonces, ¿quién podrá salvarse?” Si pensamos que podemos cumplir la ley del Señor con nuestras propias fuerzas, entonces seguramente nos sentiremos sin esperanza. Sin embargo, la ley del Señor es para el humilde que reconoce sus pecados frente a Dios y le pide al Señor constantemente que le otorgue su Espíritu Santo para cumplir sus mandamientos. Jesús no nos daría la ley antigua y nueva para condenarnos. Por el contrario, nos da su ley para que tengamos vida en abundancia. Necesitamos alimentar nuestra vida con la vida de oración, los sacramentos y el arrepentimiento para que podamos crecer en la fe y evitar las tentaciones de pecado. Cuando actuamos de esta manera, entonces estamos eligiendo el camino a la vida.

WORSHIP / ADORACION

ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 26

Mass with Imposition of Ashes: 8:30am & 7:00pm (bilingual)

Liturgy of the Word with Imposition of Ashes:

12:15pm & 5:00pm

Liturgical Ministers are needed. Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/ASHWED2020

LENTEN FASTING & ABSTINENCE GUIDELINES On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics aged 18 - 59 years observe a modified fast (guidelines allow one full meal). Catholics aged 14 and older abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and every Friday of Lent.

PAUTAS PARA AYUNO & ABSTINENCIA En miércoles de Ceniza y Viernes Santo, los católicos de entre 18-59 años de edad tienen un ayuno moderado (las pautas permiten una comida completa). Los católicos de 14 y más de 14 años de edad se abstienen de comer carne en Miércoles de Ceniza y cada viernes de cuaresma.

FROM PALMS TO ASHES... From now through Sat., Feb. 22, you may bring in last year’s blessed palm branches and place them in the specially marked baskets (located in the Church Foyer and the back of the Historic Chapel). They will be burned for use at Ash Wednesday services on Feb. 26.

WOMANS’ RETREAT Sat., Feb. 29, 8:00am-12:00pm. THEME: Set Me As A Seal Upon Your Heart - A Lenten Retreat Based on the Song of Songs. Join us for this retreat, which will be facilitated by Megan Philip. Megan has served as the Coordinator of Campus and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese of Washington. INFO & REGISTRATION: Visit our website.

RETREAT FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD Sat., Mar. 14, St. Joseph Parish, 11007 Montgomery Rd., Beltsville. Any parent who is grieving the loss of a child, no matter how old the child was or how long ago the child died, is invited to this retreat. REGISTRATION: https://grievingparentretreat.eventbrite.com INFO: Office for Family Life, 301-853-4499 or [email protected]

JOIN A LITURGICAL MINISTRY We are in need of Greeters and Eucharistic Ministers at the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses. Would you like more information about what participation in these ministries involves? Contact Christine Jeffrey, [email protected].

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FLOWER OF CARMEL LAY CARMELITES! Congratulations to those making their Final Profession as Lay Carmelites: Nancy Buschman, Doug Buschman, Lizabeth Fisher, Stan Fisher, and Sandy Millavec. Anna Ryan made her profession on January 19 immediately prior to her death. The Lay Carmelite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary (historically known as the Third Order of Carmel) is an association mainly of lay persons. Its members, responding to a special call of God, freely and deliberately commit themselves “to live in the following of Jesus Christ” according to the charism, traditions, and spirit of Carmel under the authority of the Prior General of the Carmelite Order. The members, though not in Religious Life, choose to live out their baptismal commitment according to the spirit of the Carmelite Order. Members are brothers and sisters of the Carmelite Family and sharers in the same call to holiness and in the same mission of the Carmelite Order. Becoming a Lay Carmelite is a vocation for anyone - married or single, man or female - they focus on developing an interior prayer life. The Flower of Carmel LCC welcomes newcomers to learn more about Carmelite spirituality. They meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. On first Wednesdays, they begin with Taizé Prayer in the Historic Chapel, 7:00pm. INFO: https://flowerofcarmellcc.weebly.com

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD LEADERS NEEDED Children’s Liturgy of the Word occurs during the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses on Sunday. Leaders are needed to plan and lead a reflection for children (aged 4+) based on the Sunday readings. Materials and training are provided. All Child Protection Policy requirements must be met before serving. CONTACT: Jane Rice, 301-963-7226, [email protected]

BREAD BAKERS NEEDED This ministry involves baking simple flour and water loaves at home (about once every 8 weeks) for use at our Eucharistic celebrations. The bread needs to be delivered to the parish by 4:00pm on Saturday. A class on how to bake the communion bread is offered. To learn more, contact Dick Kafka, 301-946-5515 or [email protected].

FLU SEASON GUIDELINES Please refrain from receiving from the chalice if you aren’t feeling well. If you cannot attend Mass, view a televised Mass. The Archdiocese of Washington airs Sunday Mass at 10:30am, on WDCW-50 (Verizon: Ch. 3; Dish or Direct TV: Ch. 50); ABC Family airs Sunday Mass at 6:30am; Catholic TV broadcasts a weekly Mass from the Basilica of the National Shrine on Saturdays at 7:00pm and 11:30pm.

TWO KEYS TO CONVERSION - THE EUCHARIST AND MARY Mar. 2-3, 7:30pm (Rosary at 7:00pm), St. John Neumann Church, Gaithersburg. This Lenten Mission will be led by Redemptorist Fr. Matthew Allman. TOPICS: March 2 - The Eucharist; March 3 - Mary and the Image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. INFO: Vicky Schneider, Coordinator, 301-926-7014 or www.saintjohnneumann.org

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COMMUNITY / COMUNIDAD

COME TO THE INCLUSIVE DANCE! Sat., Feb. 22, 7:00-9:00pm, Woodlands Room. Join with folks from all walks of life to celebrate together with a night of dancing! Featuring the Neurodiversity Band and DJ Frixon! INFO: Sherry Moitoza, [email protected]

STEPHEN MINISTRY WORKSHOP - COME & LEARN MORE! Sat., Feb. 22, 9:00am-1:00pm (Sign-In and refreshments at 8:00am), Woodlands Room. Want to learn to care for people who are grieving and reach out to others in a distinctively Christian way? This half-day workshop is designed both to enhance participants’ caregiving skills and to help congregations explore ways to expand their caring ministry. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for personal growth and to learn more about Stephen Ministry! St. Rose members are invited to attend free of charge. INFO & REGISTRATION: Peggy McEwan, 240 401-0192 or [email protected].

LOOKING AHEAD: SUMMER BIBLE CAMP July 20-24, 9:00am-12:00pm, here at St. Rose. THEME: Rocky Railway - Jesus' Power Pulls Us Through! COST: $50/camper - includes snack, daily craft, and more! Discount for volunteering for the week! Adult volunteers must meet all Child Protection requirements. INFO: [email protected] REGISTRATION: https://strose-parish.org

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN - ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES Adult Catholics (aged 18+) who have been baptized, received First Eucharist and are practicing their faith, but have not celebrated Confirmation, are invited to participate in this preparation program. Those who have already been confirmed are also welcome to attend to learn more about the Catholic faith! Class schedule is on the website. INFO & REGISTRATION: http://strose-parish.org/adult-confirmation

BISHOP BARRON’S “THE MASS” Join us every Sunday during Lent, 10:15-10:45am, to walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. Using Bishop Barron’s series The Mass, we will walk through the order of the Mass and see how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. A light breakfast will be provided. INFO & REGISTRATION: Visit our website.

EDUCATION / EDUCACION SERVICE / SERVICIO

JUSTFAITH - LENTEN STUDY ON FOOD INSECURITY Hunger for Change will explore the realities of food insecurity here in the US and abroad. This study consists of eight 2 1/2 hour sessions that include prayer, dialogue, active listening and relationship building. It will be offered on Thursdays, Feb. 6 - Apr. 2, 2020. Some sessions may include video and/or guest speakers as well as an immersion experience. Participants will deepen their understanding through in-depth reading and viewing videos and online materials. The most essential resource is the community formed through the process. The recommended group size is 8-15 participants, so space is limited. REGISTRATION: Contact Sherry Moitoza, [email protected]. Sign up through St. Rose, not the JustFaith website. COURSE INFO: www.justfaith.org.

THE DIFFERENCE OF HOPE: A PRESENTATION ON THE REALITY OF PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE & HOW YOU CAN HELP DEFEND LIFE Tues., Feb. 18, 7:00pm, St. John Neumann Church, Gaithersburg. This evening will be valuable for all those interested in learning more about physician-assisted suicide, its impact on the dignity of life, and how Catholics can help defend Maryland against this dangerous practice. INFO: Tony Bosnick, [email protected]

PARISH IMMIGRATION INFORMATION FORUM: WHAT’S GOING ON? HOW CAN WE HELP? Sat., Feb. 29, 9:30am-12:30pm, Christ the King Catholic Church, 2301 Colston Drive, Silver Spring. Catholic Charities will present an overview of the difficult immigration issues facing immigrants and what steps parishes can take to be supportive. Catholic Charities and parishes around the country are organizing to help create more supportive communities for immigrants, to advocate for fair reforms, and to accompany undocumented families and unaccompanied children as they seek to legalize their status. This educational workshop will provide testimonies of immigrants’ journeys and suggestions on how parishes can assist. This Forum is geared towards people who would like to learn how they can support and advocate for immigrants in our area. No legal services will be provided. RSVP: [email protected]



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STEWARDSHIP / CORRESPONSABILIDAD

TREASURE / TESORO February 1 - 7, 2020

Your Gifts to the Lord Offertory .............................................................. $29,165 Mortgage Reduction .............................................. $3,472 Gift Certificate Profit ................................................ $213 Capital Campaign ................................................... $2,270

Our Weekly Tithe Parish Poor Box ...................................................... $1458 Action in Montgomery ............................................. $500

Financial Fact In addition to the monthly support we provide to the Archdiocesan Schools Fund, we also contribute directly to the Mary of Nazareth Tuition Assistance Fund, which is supported by the seven feeder parishes in Upper Montgomery County. Last fiscal year (7/1/18-6/30/19), our contribution was $79,730. This fiscal year to date, we have paid $42,355.

TIME & TALENT / TIEMPO Y TALENTO

RCIA Core Team & Catechists Thank you to those who help facilitate the RCIA process by meeting regularly and planning the faith sharing sessions, offering support, taking part in the discernment process for the candidates and catechumens, and helping out with retreats and Rites.

2020 ANNUAL APPEAL This weekend is Commitment Weekend for the 2020 Annual Appeal. Please be generous in making your pledge. No gift is too small and will support more than 60 ministries and programs benefitting countless women, men, children and families in the Church of Washington, including within our own parish and local community. As in every year, 100% of your contribution to the Annual Appeal will be designated to the ministries and programs supported by the Appeal. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.

CAMPAÑA ANUAL 2020 Este es el Fin de Semana del Compromiso de la Campaña Anual 2020. Hagan su compromiso con un corazón generoso. Ninguna donación es pequeña y ayudará a más de 60 ministerios y programas que benefician a un sinnúmero de mujeres, hombres, niños y familias en la Iglesia de Washington, incluso de nuestra propia parroquia y comunidad. Al igual que todos los años, el 100% de su contribución a la Campaña Anual se destinan a los ministerios y programas que reciben el apoyo de la Campaña. Gracias por considerar lo en oración y por su generosa respuesta.

FAITH IN ART: THE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS OF THE EVANGELIST SYMBOLS (PART 1) One of the most exquisite additions to our worship space are the four stained-glass windows representing the Evangelists St. Matthew (a divine man), St. Mark (a winged lion), St. Luke (a winged ox) and St. John (a rising eagle). How did these symbols become associated with each Gospel writer? St. Irenaeus (140-202 A.D.) explained the symbolism as follows: St. Matthew is represented by a divine man because the Gospel highlights Jesus’ entry into this world, first by presenting His family lineage — “A family record of Jesus Christ, Son of David, son of Abraham” (Mt 1:1) — and His incarnation and birth: “Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about” (Mt 1:18). “This then,” according to St. Irenaeus, “is the Gospel of His humanity; for which reason it is, too, that the character of a humble and meek man is kept up through the whole Gospel.” St. Mark, represented by the winged lion, references the Prophet Isaiah when he begins his gospel: “Here begins the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In Isaiah the prophet it is written: ‘I send my messenger before you to prepare your way: a herald’s voice in the desert, crying, “Make ready the way of the Lord, clear Him a straight path.’” “The voice in the desert crying” reminds one of a lion’s roar, and the prophetical spirit descending to earth reminds one of a “winged message.” The lion also signified royalty, an appropriate symbol for the Son of God. (Explanation Ref: Fr. William Saunders, Our Lady of Hope Parish in Potomac Falls)

https://catholicexchange.com/author/fr-william-saunders

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