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1 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH Washington, DC October 30, 2016 We are now exclusively serving Just Haiti coffee after Mass! See page 5 for more details. Light Through Yonder Windows The plywood is gone and light is once again breaking through recently restored stained glass windows in the church. The generosity of donors to the recent Capital Campaign provided the funds to undertake this much needed restoration. The largest set of windows, the tall windows along the sides of the church, are the oldest glass in the church and probably date to the 1880s. Accomplished in a late 19th century interpretation of the medieval grisaille style, they were likely made in the United States and provide the only color accents remaining in the church from its elaborate decorative scheme of that era. The complete set, largely undamaged, serves as a kind of tapestry in glass and, together with the glass at the main entry and over the altar, is an excellent example of early American art glass. The rondels of Saints Isaac Jogues and Robert Bellarmine on either side of the altar come from the former Woodstock College and were inserted in the 1979 church renovation. Femenella and Associates, a stained glass restoration firm out of New Jersey, is removing and transporting the glass to their studios, cataloging each window, cleaning each piece of glass, releading the pieces back together and replacing them in the window frames. In reinstalling the glass, Femenella uses a process called iso-thermal glazing which simultaneously protects the art glass from the outside elements and provides ample ventilation in the interstitial space between the protective glass and the art glass. This kind of glazing provides a museum-like atmosphere and places less thermal stress on the glass and leading. Looking at the altar, the first three windows on the right and the first window on the left are complete. While the next two windows on the left have been cleaned and releaded, Femenella will be reinstalling them using the iso-thermal glazing technique employed on the other windows. Two windows are currently in studio for cleaning, but have been replaced by photographic replicas. The remaining windows will be taken out later this fall. All of the glass restoration work should be completed in the Easter season. Deep thanks to the donors to the Capital Campaign whose generosity makes this project possible and to Tass McCarthy, Director of Facilities, who is overseeing the project's completion. MAIN CHURCH 36th Street, between N and O Streets, NW Washington, DC PARISH CENTER 3513 N Street, NW Washington, DC www. /HolyTrinity JOIN US! Deepening our Understanding of Islam Series A lecture series led by Imam Yahya Hendi begins with Faith, Creed & Sharia on November 5 at 10:00am in McKenna Hall. Adult Faith Formation Series Join Linda Arnold as she shares her experience of a week spent in a Syrian refugee camp in Calais, France. November 6, 10:10am in the Chapel.

2 Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC www. October 30, 2016 page 2 MISSION STATEMENT Holy Trinity is a Catholic parish sponsored by the Society of Jesus. We share the Society's mission to serve the faith and to promote justice. As disciples of Christ, we seek to be transformed by the Holy Spirit through our celebration of Eucharist and our practice of Ignatian spirituality into a welcoming and prayerful community that shares God's life and love with each other and the world. PARISH CENTER Phone: Fax: Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30am-7:30pm; Fri: 8:30am- 4:30pm; Sat & Sun: No receptionist on duty, but the parish center is accessible during mass times. Emergencies Only: JESUIT STAFF & PARISH DEPTS. Pastor Associate Pastor Associate Pastor Associate Pastor Executive Asst./ Parish Life Kevin Gillespie, S.J William Ryan, S.J Paul Campbell, S.J William Kelley, S.J Lisa Dittmeier Communications Karelia Pallan Facilities Faith Formation/ Religious Educ. Finance HT School Principal Human Resources Ignatian Spirituality Music Ministry Parish Assess. & Renewal Social Justice Worship & Liturgy Youth Ministry Tass McCarthy Judith Brusseau Chris Kehoe Charlie Hennessy Angela Grady Martina O Shea Kathleen DeJardin Sara DeCarlo Kate Tromble David Pennington Sara Seligmann kgillespie@ wryan@ pcampbell@ wkelley@ ldittmeier@ kpallan@ tmccarthy@ jbrusseau@ ckehoe@ principal@ htsdc.org agrady@ moshea@ kdejardin@ sdecarlo@ ktromble@ dpennington@ sseligmann@ From the Pastor s Desk Probably most of us never heard of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa until Pope Francis made it the place for his first pontifical visit in It was on this small island in the Mediterranean that the Holy Father drew the world s attention to the plight of the thousands of refugees who were streaming into Europe by first landing in Lampedusa; since the Pope s visit the very name Lampedusa has become a symbolic reminder of the world refugee crisis. Recently, Jesuit Refugee Services named a concert tour for the refugees by the name, Lampedusa. Several months ago, Jack Brady, a longstanding Holy Trinity parishioner, informed me his wife Gail Griffith was helping Jesuit Refugees Service to organize an 11-city concert tour for the educational needs of refugees. Major musicians would be part of the tour. Through Jack and Gail s generosity, a group of Holy Trinity parishioners and myself received tickets to attend the Lampedusa Tour s last concert at George Washington University's Lisner auditorium on Friday, October 21. It was an amazing experience for all. Upon arriving at the concert, my first impression was that it was going to be a real retro concert for baby boomers like myself. As I spanned the large crowd, however, it seemed that there were a wide range of ages, which the entertainment style of the performers reflected. There was someone and some song for everyone. Emmylou Harris, a 13-time Grammy winner, was highlighted, as was Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame. American music entertainer Steve Earle was also there and entertained us with his story and songs ( Galway Girl was especially crowdpleasing anyone who has visited an Irish Pub in the last decade has probably heard this crowd-clapping song). For millennials, there was The Milk Carton Kids, who impressed this baby boomer as a blending of Everly Brothers singing and Smothers Brothers joking. Last but not least, there was the hilarious and acrobatic singing of Nancy and Beth (aka Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt). During the two hours of nonstop entertainment there was something for everyone. Most importantly, were the stories of concern for the refugees, which each one of the musicians related. There are, of course, many American and international nonprofit organizations responding to the crisis of 63.5 million refugees. The concert tour certainly raised money more than a half million dollars! but, just as importantly, it raised the consciences of its listeners. As Emmylou Harris stated, I believe we are a good country with a good heart, but we could do more. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL President Kirk Willison ppcpresident@ Vice President Cecilia Boudreau parishcouncil@

3 Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC www. October 30, 2016 page 3 Daily Mass Intentions The parish community prays for all of the dead every day at Mass. However, we encourage parishioners to mention specific persons by name during the General Intercessions when invited to do so by the presider. Parishioners may also request that a specific person be remembered by name at a particular weekday Mass by calling or visiting the receptionist s desk in the Parish Center during normal office hours. Names must be submitted one week in advance. Persons to be so remembered at weekday Masses this week are: Week of October 31- November 5, 2016 Monday Tuesday Pray for those married: Melanie Singh & Nicholas Mudd Pray for those who are sick: Maria Metzler Johnson Pray for those who are dead: Tom O Toole PRAYER REQUESTS Aiden Hatton+ Wednesday Rev. Raymond R. Fitzgerald, S.J.+ Thursday Friday Jane Wente+ Maureen Meehan+ Marilyn Mulhall Keough+ The Carty Family Jean Curran+ Sheila M. Smythe+ Saturday Elizabeth Schreiber+ To add a name to these prayer lists, contact Lisa Dittmeier at: ldittmeier@. You must be an immediate relative of the one to be remembered, or have express permission in order to add a name to these lists. The names on this prayer list will be mentioned aloud at Sunday Mass during the General Intercessions and will be published in the parish eletter and bulletin. We also invite parishioners to write the name of deceased loved ones in the Book of the Dead which is kept in the back of the chapel. The parish community remembers these persons each time we gather for Eucharist. SACRAMENTS Mass Schedule (Check bulletin or website for Holy Days) Weekdays: 7am, 8am & in the Chapel (on N St.) Note: Chapel is open on weekdays between Masses. Saturday: 8am Chapel; 5:30 pm Vigil Church Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:30am, 1:15pm & Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday from 4:30pm 5:15pm or by appointment Sacrament of the Sick Communal anointing is celebrated on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the St. Ignatius Chapel. Call the Parish to request the sacrament at home or in the hospital. Baptisms and Weddings: To schedule a Baptism or Wedding, contact Helene Flanagan, or hflanagan@ To register for the preparation process, see next item. Sacramental Preparation: Persons desiring to receive certain sacraments at Holy Trinity need to be registered parishioners and are expected to participate in a preparation program. For more information or to register, contact the appropriate staff person: Infant Baptism: readmin@, First Reconciliation: Judith Brusseau, First Eucharist: Judith Brusseau, Marriage Preparation: readmin@, Adult Initiation (RCIA): Anne Koester, x128 Children s Initiation (RCIA): Judith Brusseau, Adult Confirmation: Judith Brusseau, Youth Confirmation: Sara Seligmann, NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Welcome to Holy Trinity! We invite you to join our parish. You may register at Parishioner registration forms can be found under the Participate tab. Questions about registering can be directed to registration@. New parishioner orientations are held several times throughout the year. See the bulletin, eletter and website for an announcement of dates/times. PARKING Limited on-street parking is available. On most Sundays, free parking is also available at the following Georgetown University parking lots underground parking garage off Canal Road entrance; surface lot at the end of the Canal Road entrance; and the parking structure under the Leavey Student Center (university section only). Parking is also available at Georgetown Visitation, off 35 th Street at Volta, on most Sundays. Handicapped parking is at the corner of 36th & O St. NW. BULLETIN NOTICES & WEBSITE UPDATES Please proposed updates for the website or bulletin to the parish staff member responsible for overseeing the activity (see page 2 sidebar) by 2pm Thursday, 8 days before the targeted weekend. Please note that the bulletin is published online, so information you submit may be available online. Questions? communications@

4 Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC www. October 30, 2016 page 4 WORSHIP All Saints and All Souls Day Celebrations All Saints Day is Tuesday, November 1 and is held as a holy day of obligation. Eucharist will be celebrated in the Church at 7am, 8am and 6:30pm. Please note, there is no Mass on November 1. We will celebrate a special All Souls Day Evening Prayer on Wednesday, November 2 at 7:30pm in the Church. We will gather to pray and sing as we remember our beloved deceased. All are invited to bring a framed photograph of loved ones for our table of remembrance; the table will remain in church throughout the month. Weather permitting, we will also hold a service earlier in the day Wednesday from 12:30-1pm at Holy Rood Cemetery (2126 Wisconsin Ave. NW). IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY An Ignatian Examen for Civic Life Adapted from the Ignatian Solidarity Network - used with permission of ignatiansolidarity.net Begin with a Prayer of Gratitude Consider current realities of our country -- for what and for whom are you most grateful? Invite the Spirit of God to Illuminate Your Reflections Prayerfully Review Our Nation at this Point in History Allow your honest emotions and desires to surface. What energizes you or brings you closer to God as you reflect on our country? What distracts you or makes you feel farther from God as you reflect on our country? Listen with your heart. Consider one or two of the strongest desires or feelings evoked by your prayer about our country and bring this to God. Engage God in conversation over these desires or feelings, speaking simply, clearly, directly, and honestly, as one friend speaks to another. Prayer of Renewal and Resolution Ask God for the assistance you need to enact the greater, more lasting good for all God's people. Is there a specific attitude you want to cultivate or an action you want to take? Entrust your desires and intentions to God's grace. A Reflection from the Society of Jesus General Congregation 36 We pray because we want to enter into the presence and mystery of a merciful and graceful God. We reflect because we want to listen carefully to what we are experiencing and not be distracted by fears, selfish concerns or negative interests. We converse with others. We speak, listen and respond, because we desire to grow and express a companionship that is Spirit-led, truthful and lifegiving. - Brian McCoy, S.J. Oct 7, 2016 Will You Support a Woman on Retreat? Twelve women will be on retreat at Loyola Retreat House in Faulkner, MD, November 7-9. Each woman is in recovery from addictions and homelessness. When each woman arrives in her own room at the retreat house, she finds a hospitality bag filled with items to show our care for her. Each bag contains travel size shampoo, conditioner, hand and body cream, a toothbrush, toothpaste, Kleenex, a journal and pen, a small stuffed animal, a Bible and a note letting the woman know we are praying for her. If you would like to make a hospitality bag for a woman, please bring it to the receptionist s desk at the parish center (attention Martina O Shea) on or before Sunday, November 6th. The retreat will be facilitated in conjunction with the Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP). The ISP is a Jesuit ministry that seeks to end homelessness through offering retreats in the Ignatian tradition. For more information, please contact info@ignatianspiritualityproject.org. Movie Moments of Grace presents A Fond Kiss on November 5 at 6:30pm in Trinity Hall. Refreshments and discussion will follow. Please htmmog@gmail.com for more information. Benedictine Wisdom and Sacred Humanitas November 4-5 (Friday evening-saturday morning) at St. Alban s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC. The Friends of St. Benedict s Annual Symposium will feature Sister Donald Corcoran, OSB, speaking on Benedictine Wisdom and Sacred Humanitas. Her topic is inspired by Pope Francis call for a new humanism, one grounded in the Christian understanding of human dignity and human potential. For more information visit the website or info@benedictfriend.org. SOCIAL JUSTICE Annual Annunciation Church/Holy Trinity Parish One-Day Clothing Drive will be held on November 5, 8am-4pm at the Annunciation Gym (3810 Massachusetts Ave. NW). This drive provides clean clothing and other gently used or new household items to charitable organizations serving those in need in the DC area. Your efforts to pre-sort clothes by type (i.e., men, women, children or infants) before drop off would be appreciated. Items Not Accepted: Broken items, stained clothes and linens, and vases, pictures/posters, and decorative items. We are also seeking volunteers for 3 hour shifts to help sort donations and make deliveries. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Judy Gyllensvaan at gidgetf87@gmail.com. Visit our website for more information about all of our Ministries and their programs. Sign up for our Holy Trinity eletter for weekly updates!

5 Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC www. October 30, 2016 page 5 Just Haiti Coffee Did your postmass coffee taste just a little bit more delicious last Sunday? That s because you are now drinking Just Haiti coffee! This coffee is produced by four growers associations in Haiti, including the growers of our sister parish, St. Jean Baptiste. The coffee is then shipped to Baltimore where it is roasted, ground and sold with all profits going back to the growers. We thought parishioners would enjoy supporting our sister parish s economic development efforts. Enjoy! An Evening with Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. The founder of Homeboy Industries and author of Tattoos on the Heart will be speaking at Gonzaga High School on November 13 at. Tickets cost $25 online; $35 at the door; $5 for students. Proceeds benefit Salvadoran Enterprises for Women. Tickets available at sewinc.org/ greg_boyle Sleep Out, so Homeless Youth Don t Have to On November 17, executives in the Metro DC region will be Sleeping Out for one night outside of Covenant House Washington to raise awareness and critical funds to help homeless young people escape the streets. For more information, contact parishioner Jenny Heflin at jenniferbradleyheflin@gmail.com or visit YOUTH MINISTRY Volunteers Needed Adult Ministers are needed for our Confirmation preparation program. Adult Ministers work to mentor the Peer Ministers (high schoolers) and lead along side them. Volunteering for the Confirmation program is a great way to watch the faith of our youth grow while nurturing your own faith. The time commitment is 14 Wednesdays throughout the year, one Saturday, and one Sunday. Check out the Confirmation team schedule on the website for specific dates. Contact Sara Seligmann, sseligmann@ , for more information. Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice Each year, the Ignatian family (universities, high schools, parishes) gathers for a weekend of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, network and advocate together. It is a place where people are empowered, reenergized, inspired, challenged, and supported by a community that sees faith and justice as integrally linked. This year s gathering will be November at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Crystal City. The parish has reserved a block of registrations for parishioners. If you would like to participate, contact Kate Tromble at ktromble@ or Holy Trinity Youth will have an overnight at the Knights of Columbus Center. If you would like to register and be a part of this experience, contact Sara Seligmann at or sseligmann@ FAITH FORMATION/ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Please note: there will be no Religious Education sessions on Sunday, November 6. Adult Faith Formation fall lectures have begun! We hope you will join us for our timely and thoughtprovoking lectures! All are invited to attend these lectures (guests are welcome), registration is not required and there is no cost to attend. For a complete schedule, please visit /adult-faith-formation. Baptismal Preparation Class will be offered November 7 at 7pm. For more information, please readmin@. Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a process of conversion and faith formation for individuals who are interested in living the Christian life in the Catholic tradition. Inquiry meetings held every Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm in the Faber Room, Holy Trinity Parish Center. RCIA Sponsors and Prayer Partners are needed. Please contact Anne Koester akoester@ for more information or visit our website. HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Looking for a Good Book? The HTS Book Fair kicks-off on Sunday, November 6, 8:15am-1pm in the Lower School Big Room. New books for all grade levels and interests a wonderful resource for early holiday shopping! The Book Fair will run through Friday, November 11. All proceeds benefit Holy Trinity School. The English-Murray Memorial Fund Two of Holy Trinity s beloved priests, Fr. Jim English and Fr. Leo Murray, passed away a day apart in July While they led parallel lives and shared a similar devotion to God, each had his own particular passion for Ministry while at Holy Trinity. This fund honors each Jesuit s distinct legacy. How to Donate Donate by check make check payable to Holy Trinity Church with English-Murray Fund in the memo line. Donate online go to and select Organization: Holy Trinity Parish and Type: English-Murray Fund For more information, visit

6 Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC www. October 30, 2016 page 6 Sunday, October 30, 2016 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Wisdom 11:22-12:2/ 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2/ Luke 19: :10 AM Remembering 500 Years of Reformation Trinity Hall No Religious Education Classes Today Monday, October 31, 2016 MONDAY OF THE 31ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Philippians 2:1-4/Luke 14: :30 PM Job Seekers Support Group: Using LinkedIn Georgetown Neighborhood Library/R Street & Wisconsin Ave NW Separated, Widowed & Divorced Group Neale Room Tuesday, November 1, 2016 SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14/1 John 3:1-3/Matthew 5:1-12a 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 6:30 PM All Saints Day Mass All Saints Day Mass All Saints Day Mass Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Faber Room Wednesday, November 2, 2016 ALL SOULS DAY Wisdom 3:1-9/Romans 5:5-11 or Romans 6:3-9/John 6: :15 PM 7:30 PM Book Discussion Group McKenna Hall Vespers for All Souls Day Thursday, November 3, 2016 THURSDAY OF THE 31ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Philippians 3:3-8a/Luke 15:1-10 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM Christian Meditation Group Iconography Guild Parish Center Library Discussion on Chronic Homelessness Edlavitch Jewish Community Center/ th Street, NW Job Seekers Support Group Georgetown Neighborhood Library/R Street & Wisconsin Ave NW Young Adult Community Faith Sharing Group Friday, November 4, 2016 MEMORIAL OF SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO Philippians 3:17-4:1/Luke 16:1-8 4:30 PM First Friday Eucharistic Adoration Saturday, November 5, 2016 SATURDAY OF THE 31ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Philippians 4:10-19/Luke 16:9-15 second collection at Vigil Mass Archdiocesan Priest Retirement Fund 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 10:10 AM 6:00 PM Zen Meditation Parish Center Upper Room / rdreuker@aol.com Annunciation/Holy Trinity Clothing Drive Annunciation Catholic Church/3810 Massachusetts Ave, NW Faith, Creed & Sharia with Imam Hendi McKenna Hall Movie Moments of Grace: A Fond Kiss Trinity Hall Sunday, November 6, 2016 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14/2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5/Luke 20:27-38 second collection at all Masses Archdiocesan Priest Retirement Fund 10:10 AM 10:15 AM Reflections of Serving in a Refugee Camp Saint Jean Baptiste Haiti Committee Meeting Parish Center Library No Religious Education Classes Today join us for coffee & fellowship every Sunday after the 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM Masses in McKenna Hall for texts of daily readings: and for audio recordings of daily readings: