St. Hugh of Grenoble Catholic Church

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1 St. Hugh of Grenoble Catholic Church First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2013 The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. Romans 10:8 Clergy Rev. Walter J. Tappe, Pastor Rev. Richard D. Kramer, Jr., Assisting Priest Mr. Desi Vikor, Deacon Parish Staff Mrs. Lucy Fuentes, Business Manager Mrs. Kathi Kramer, Director of the School of Religion Mrs. Jennifer Goltz, Director of Music Gerald Muller, DMA, Principal Organist Mr. Hung Le, Plant Manager Parish Office Office Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday Friday School of Religion (CCD) st.hugh.religioused@gmail.com Mrs. Kathi Kramer, Director St. Joseph Regional School Montgomery Road Beltsville, MD Holy Hour First Fridays at 7:00 p.m. The Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Baptism: 2nd Sunday of the month after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Call the rectory to make arrangements. Marriage: By arrangement. Contact the pastor at least six months before intended date of wedding. New Parishioners See the Greeter after Sunday Mass to register. Departing Parishioners Please inform the parish office that you re leaving. Music for this Sunday Entrance: no. 531 Eucharistic Acclamations: nos. St. Hugh Mass Lamb of God: no. 377 Communion: no. 666 Marian: no. 977 Final: no. 533 Mass Times SUNDAY Sat. 5 p.m. Vigil 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. DAILY Mon.-Fri. 7:15 a.m. Fed. Holidays 9 a.m. Saturday 9 a.m. 135 Crescent Road Greenbelt MD, Phone (301) , FAX (301) sthughoffice@gmail.com

2 Your Prayers Requested For those preparing for their vocations Chip Luckett, Jack Berard, Sister Mary Joy of Martyrs Kimble, SSVM, and Joe Lomax For those preparing for the sacraments For our children preparing for First Communion, and Confirmation. For our adult catechumens and candidates preparing for the sacraments of Initiation ( Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist). For the sick Please pray for: Philip Pels; Bobby Mittelstetter; Mary & Ludvik Matyas; Anne Hamrock; Angela Dell; Esther Cho; Marilyn White; Hala Panossian; Thomas Zafforie; Julie Rivera-Perez. For the deceased In your charity, please pray for the souls of our beloved dead: Elizabeth Money; Catherine Brady; Nicholas Pergola, John Patrick Gardes. For our troops Please pray for: Adam Weaver, James Hall, Christopher Pfaffman, Anthony (Tj) Hose, Anthony Ladnier, Tony Alves. To add a name to these lists, please call the rectory. Do not be depressed. Do not let your weakness make you impatient, Instead, let the serenity of your spirit shine through your face. Let the joy of your mind burst forth. Let words of thanks break from your lips. -St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Poor Man s Supper Come join us after Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent to enjoy a simple meal, fellowship, and to help support the needy in our area! This Fridays home-made soup: Corn and Red Pepper Chowder (not spicy) TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Often, when a family keeps vigil around a person who is preparing for death, they may notice three interwoven activities. First, the dying person may become more prayerful and reflective than ever before, reviewing life s journey in gratitude to God, or seeking forgiveness and making amends for wrongs. Second, as death approaches, the need to eat and drink is lessened until even an ice cube brushed against the lips is satisfying. Third, persons who are dying often make plans to give their possessions away, making bequests, handing treasures down, providing for favorite charities. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: with these three pillars of Lent, we rehearse our death every year in this season, and anticipate the final work we will do in this life. And every year, at the end of our journey, is the joy of Easter and the experience of the victory of Christ over death s darkness and power. Annually, we remind ourselves that the Christian experiences the same power and presence at the end of life s journey: Christ to the rescue and the lasting joy of heaven. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. This Week at a Glance Today 2/17/2013, First Sunday of Lent 8am Mass 9:30am Mass 11am Mass, Parish Choir Youth Group Noon, School Monday 2/18/2013, President s Day 9am Mass Parish Office closed Tuesday 2/19/2013 Gathering in Faith 6:30pm, School Wednesday 2/20/2013 7pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday 2/21/2013, St. Peter Damian SOME Collection Parish office at 8am Boys & Girls Choir rehearsal 6pm, Church Parish Choir rehearsal 7pm, Church Auxiliary of the KOC meeting 7pm, Grenoble Hall Friday 2/22/2013, The Chair of St. Peter Stations of the Cross Noon, Church Stations of the Cross 7pm, Church Poor Man s Supper 8pm, Grenoble Hall Saturday 2/23/2013, St. Polycarp 9am Mass 3:30pm-4:30pm, Sacrament of Reconciliation 5pm Vigil Mass 9:45-11:00 am RCIA, Rectory Meeting Room For the most up-to-date calendar information, go to our website: READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17 4:1 [3:20 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36 Masses for the Week of 2/17 2/24 Saturday 5:00pm Donald Dorsey Sunday 8:00am Fred Baluch 9:30am Intention of the Parish 11:00am Michael Joyce Monday 9 am Geraldine Valatka Tuesday 7:15am Marion Wilson Wednesday 7:15am Int. Patty Johnson Thursday 7:15am Int. Kathy & Dave Lilly & family Friday 7:15am Int. Jay Karch Saturday 9am Int. Kelly Lawson 5:00pm Gregory O Connor Sunday 8:00am Frances A, Bates 9:30am Francis Holcombe 11:00am Intention of the Parish

3 From the Pastor At the conclusion of a consistory for causes for canonization held in Rome last Monday, Pope Benedict announced to the College of Cardinals his resignation from ministry as Bishop of Rome. Here is what he said: I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry. I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering. However, in today s world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the Cardinals on 19 April 2005, in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will have to be convoked by those whose competence it is. Dear Brothers, I thank you most sincerely for all the love and work with which you have supported me in my ministry and I ask pardon for all my defects. And now, let us entrust the Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may assist the Cardinal Fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a new Supreme Pontiff. With regard to myself, I wish to also devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through a life dedicated to prayer. It is certainly unusual, though not unprecedented, that a pope should resign from office. The Holy Father has decided to step down from his office for the good of the Church since he no longer believes in conscience that he has the requisite strength of mind and body to fulfill his task as universal shepherd of the Church. This decision shows great courage and humility, as well as a genuine love for the Church. The contributions that Joseph Ratzinger has made to the Church in his lifetime as priest, theologian, bishop, Cardinal and Pope have been extraordinary. His theological writings, which fill a small library, show remarkable perceptiveness and clarity. Perhaps better than any other contemporary theologian, he has helped to illumine the meaning and implications of the Catholic faith for our times. God-willing, the Lord will give him time to make even more contributions to the Church as theologian, teacher, and priest. The Holy Father s unstinting work, both as Cardinal and Pope, in directing Church authorities to address instances of child sexual abuse should also be acknowledged. Accusations of delay and cover up which may apply to other individuals in the Church do not apply to him. The Holy Father officially resigns his office on February 28th at 8:00 p.m. Roman time. The dean of the College of Cardinals will then call the Cardinal electors to a conclave to elect a new pope. Our own archbishop, Cardinal Wuerl, will be among the electors. The conclave will take place sometime in March. There is a good possibility that the new pope will be elected by Easter. In our charity, let us keep Pope Benedict in our prayers throughout these last days of his papacy as we give thanks to God for the gift of his person and ministry. You may wish to join in a novena for the Holy Father that begins on February 19. Go to for the text of the novena. Let us also join with the whole Church in asking the Holy Spirit to guide the College of Cardinals in their selection of the next Successor of St. Peter. Yours in Christ, Father Walter The Season of Lent Preparing for the Paschal Celebration Solemn Annual Exposition March 6 and 7 Our annual 40 Hour devotions will be March 6 th and 7 th. Father Michael Berry, OCD, will be our homilist. Sign-up sheets for Adoration are on the tables near the entrance of the church. Members of the Knights of Columbus will be in attendance in the overnight hours. Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation Regularly scheduled confessions each Saturday from 3:45pm to 4:45pm (NO confessions Holy Saturday); Wednesdays in Lent from 7 to 7:45pm; Wednesday of Holy Week from 6:30 to 8pm; Good Friday from 11am to noon. Stations of the Cross Noon each Friday of Lent; 7pm each Friday of Lent followed by a Poor Man s Supper sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.; 2pm on Good Friday.

4 Parish Life Join us for Gathering In Faith! Our monthly parish family gathering for catechesis meets this Tuesday February 19 in the school for pot-luck at 6:30pm and family catechesis from 7-8pm. This months topic is Discovering the Biblical Vision of Marriage and the children will learn about St. Bernadette. Everyone please bring a main dish/vegetable; last name`s A-M, also bring a dessert; last names N-Z, also bring a beverage. Paper goods will be provided. Questions? Contact Kathi Kramer st.hugh.religioused@gmail.com. News From St. Hugh s Sodality Dates to Remember: Sunday March 17, am 1pm - Annual White Elephant Sale, Bake Sale & Coffee Social! DONATIONS WILL BE GLADLY AC- CEPTED ON SATURDAY MARCH 16, 9am- 2pm in Grenoble Hall Sunday May 19, pm in Grenoble Hall - Our first Sunday Afternoon Tea Social (more details to follow) For information contact Barbara Ford, or baford@mris.com Dear St. Joseph's Regional Catholic School Families, It is my pleasure to introduce our new music teacher, Ms. Caitlin McCleary. Ms. McCleary joined the St. Joseph's RCS team this week. Ms. McCleary is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College. Ms. McCleary holds two bachelor degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Music- Vocal Performance. In addition, Ms. McCleary holds a Pennsylvania State Teaching Certificate in Music Education. Ms. McCleary is very excited about this opportunity and looks forward to getting to know our school community. Welcome to St. Joseph's RCS and we thank her for her service in our school community. God bless, Mr. Jankowski Income Tax Information The parish will be happy to provide an official 2012 statement of contributions for all those who need it, but to prevent needless preparation of statements for all parishioners, we are asking those who need them to fill in the form below and drop it in the collection. Statements cover all contributions which are identifiable those made through the envelope system. NAME: ADDRESS: Join Fr. Tappe in Pro-Life Prayer Join Fr. Tappe and St. Hugh parishioners 3pm Sunday February 24 for Stations of the Cross, outdoors at the 40 Days For Life vigil site in Berwyn Heights. We gather 2:45pm in front of Metropolitan Family Planning, 5915 Greenbelt Rd. Our public prayers make the difference! For more prayer events, see notebook for 40 Days for Life on back table. The Spring Campaign Wednesday February 13 through Sunday March 24 ENVELOPE #: Ladies of Charity New Socks Collection We re collecting new socks for the patients of Spring Grove Hospital during the month of February. We welcome tube/ crew socks for men and women. Please place in the box at the back of the church. Thank you! 40 Days for Life is a peaceful prayerful campaign that helps save lives through Prayer and Fasting, Peaceful Vigil outside abortion centers, and Community Outreach to spread the message that life is sacred. We welcome anyone and everyone who wants to be a part of this amazing campaign for life! Anyone who prays in front of the clinic must sign a Statement of Peace. Please prayerfully consider volunteering to pray outside of the Metropolitan Family Planning Clinic during these 40 days for one hour a week or just for one hour. You can make a difference. The one hour you pray may save a life. Please join us in prayer outside of Metropolitan Family Planning from 7 AM 7 PM daily. Your prayers are important. In the back of the church find a binder where you may indicate a time and place you choose to offer your special prayers. We need people to pray from their homes, Blessed Sacrament chapels, and the clinic. Pro-Life Rosary Join us in church 8 am each Saturday through March 23 to pray a Pro-Life Rosary to end abortions. We welcome volunteers to lead one decade as we pray with meditations written by Father Frank Pavone (Priests for Life) To get more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact: Janice Oliver at 40daysforlifeMD@gmail.com or at You can sign up directly to pray in front of Metropolitan Family Planning by going to our web site at

5 Around the Archdiocese Faith Foundations: Adult Faith Formation Available both online and in-parish, Faith Foundations effectively teaches the faith to adults so they can live it with greater confidence and share it with others as part of the New Evangelization. These five courses also provide the theological content necessary for catechists to teach the faith to others. Faith Foundations draws upon and correlates to the current certification courses: Creed, Sacraments, Christian Morality, Prayer and Scripture. Approximately 50 hours are needed to complete all five theological content courses. For more information visitwww.mycatholicfaithdelivered.com or call the Office for Catechesis at The Light Is ON for You! "Close the door, and pray to your Father in secret" (Mt 6:6). Wednesday evenings during Lent, the doors of Catholic churches across the Archdiocese of Washington will be open for you, for quiet prayer and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Come in, close the door, confess your sins to our heavenly Father in secret, and experience his healing forgiveness and merciful love. For times, locations, and tips on making a good Confession, visit Second Collection for The Church in the Developing World On the weekend of February 23-24, the second collection will be for The Church in the Developing World. It is directed to support for the needs of the Church in Latin America, Africa, and astern Europe. These Churches often struggle to meet basic pastoral, educational, and infrastructure needs that are necessary for their success in deepening the faith of their members and in the evangelization of their cultures. Please help these struggling Churches by being generous according to your means. Back by popular demand Youth Service Day 2013! Youth volunteers unite for Catholic Charities second annual Youth Service Day on April 13. It s a day of doing good with friends as well as a day of reflection about the ways we can help our neighbors. And don t miss the after-party with food, music and fun as you mingle with students from other local schools! This event is open to ALL high-school age students. Learn more at or Deacon Jim Nalls at James.Nalls@CatholicCharitiesDC.org. DC Priests vs. DC Seminarians Basketball Game Sunday, March 3, 2pm at the Verizon Center. Fun for the entire family at an event to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life. For more information, visit or contact the Office of Priest Vocations at ; vocations@adw.org. Fiesta Alert! Introducing Catholic Charities Musica y Sueños a brand new event geared toward involving young professionals in our mission through an elegant and fun evening. On March 22 at the stunning Organization of American States, there will be tapas galore, signature cocktails, salsa dancing, and more all to benefit Catholic Charities Spanish Catholic Center. Tickets are just $75 and sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are ready to get involved in helping your neighbors and have fun meeting new people, this is the event for you. Discover more: Suenos or Carmen.Joya@CatholicCharitiesDC.org. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Vocation Society: Evening of Recollection for Vocations to the Priesthood Thursday, March 7, 7pm at Sacred Heart Church in the Chapel on the Hill (16501 Annapolis Rd. in Bowie). You do not need to be a member of BTVCS to attend! For more information, please visit or contact the Office of Priest Vocations at ; vocations@adw.org. Share in Hope Food Drive One in eight households face hunger in DC. Catholic Charities is trying to change that but we need your help. Our annual Lenten food drive will begin mid- February in parishes and schools throughout our archdiocese. Please help everyone can make a difference. Food collections will take place on two weekends: March 2-3 for parishes in NW and SW DC and in Montgomery County; March 9-10 for parishes in NE and SE DC, in Prince George s County, and in Southern Maryland. Get more details, including parish and school registration, at ShareinHope Jubilarian Mass 2013 Cardinal Donald Wuerl will celebrate the annual Jubilarian Mass honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 51+ years on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Please call the parish office or use the sign -up forms in the back of church to register. Names of jubilarians need to be turned in to the parish office before Monday, April 15. Fifth Annual Conference on Faith, Deafness and Disabilities On Saturday, March 2 from 8 am-5 pm, the Archdiocese of Washington will hold its Fifth Annual Conference on Faith, Deafness and Disabilities at The Catholic University of America Pryzbyla Student Center (620 Michigan Ave., NE). Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, will celebrate the opening Mass at 9 am. Mark K. Shriver, Vice President of US Programs for Save the Children, will offer an afternoon keynote address. Workshops will address the topics of new community-based programs, Catholic faith-based programs, as well as ready resources for persons who are Deaf and persons with disabilities, their families, friends and advocates. Learn valuable information on a broad range of topics, from sibling support, health care planning and recreation programs, to new resources in sacramental preparation and adult faith formation. We thank our main sponsor, Potomac Community Resources, Inc. The conference is fully accessible; workshops offered in English, Spanish and ASL. Free care for children with special needs and their siblings; please register early for this service. General Registration fee $25; scholarships available. For more information, or to register for child care, contact specialneedsministry@adw.org or , or go to