St. Hugh of Grenoble Catholic Church

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1 St. Hugh of Grenoble Catholic Church Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2015 Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. James 1:21b Clergy Rev. Walter J. Tappe, Pastor Rev. Richard D. Kramer, Jr., Assisting Priest Mr. Desi Vikor, Deacon Parish Staff Ms. Maggie Gutierrez, Business Manager Mrs. Mary Wade, Director of the School of Religion Mrs. Jennifer Goltz, Director of Music Gerald Muller, DMA, Principal Organist and Director Emeritus Mr. Hung Le, Plant Manager Parish Office Office Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday Friday School of Religion (CCD) shreligioused4@gmail.com Mrs. Mary Wade, Director St. Joseph Regional School Montgomery Road Beltsville, MD Mr. Zach Hooker, Principal 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. Anointing of the Sick: Call the Office when a loved one is seriously ill to arrange for the sacrament. 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. 854 Eucharistic Acclamations: Nos. 338, 341, 342 Lamb of God: No. 343 Marian: no Final: no. 921 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. Saturday 9 a.m. Fed. Holidays 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 Jack Berard For those preparing for the sacraments For all those preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation. For the sick Please pray for: Elizabeth Pels Nash; Ludvik Matyas; Dave Williams; Lori Moran; Ray & Loretta Turek; Patricia Molden; Nancy DePlatchett; Stephen Blizard; Rita Ann Gianechini; Donald Exner. For the deceased In your charity, please pray for the souls of our beloved dead. Mary Madden; Walter Hanley. For our troops Please pray for: Adam Weaver, James Hall, Christopher Pfaffman, Anthony (Tj) Hose, Anthony Ladnier, Tony Alves, Karen Mealey. To add a name to these lists, please call the rectory. Prayer for the Synod on the Family This is Pope Francis prayer for the success of the Synod on the Family, which will take place in Rome this October. He has asked all the faithful to pray this prayer as often as possible, that the Holy Spirit may guide and instruct the synod fathers in their deliberations. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, we turn to you with confidence. Holy Family of Nazareth, make our families, also, places of communion and cenacles of prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel, and little domestic Churches. Holy Family of Nazareth, may our families never more experience violence, isolation, and division: May anyone who was wounded or scandalized rapidly experience consolation and healing. Holy Family of Nazareth, may the upcoming Synod of Bishops re-awaken in all an awareness of the sacred character and inviolability of the family, its beauty in the project of God. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, hear and answer our prayer. Amen. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 This Week at a Glance Today 8/30/2015, Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8am Mass 9:30am Mass 11am Mass Youth Group Noon, School Monday 8/31/2015 Tuesday 9/1/2015 Ladies of Charity 7pm, Grenoble Hall Wednesday 9/2/2015, Thursday 9/3/2015, St. Gregory the Great Friday 9/4/2015 7pm First Friday Devotions Saturday 9/5/2015, Blessed Virgin Mary 9am Mass followed by Fatima Devotions 3:30pm-4:30pm Confessions 5pm Vigil Mass The calendar is also online: LABOR DAY BINGO NEWS!! Black-Out Bingo Sponsors: All four ʺBlackoutʺ Bingo games have been sponsored! We are very grateful to the following sponsors: Ellen Hanyok, Kathy Labukas (in memory of her sister, Liz Labukas, whose birthday is Sat., Sept. 5th) and City Councilman Ed Putens, who sponsored two of the games. Thanks for all your support! Large Lima Beans are still needed for the St. Hugh Labor Day Weekend Bingo. You can place your lima beans in the marked boxes in the back of church. Masses for the Week of 8/30-9/6 Saturday 5pm Intention of the Parish Sunday 8am Eugene Stratchko 9:30am Mike Lundregan 11am Ann Moriarty Monday 7:15am Dale Jernbert Tuesday 7:15am Int. Mame Ellis Wed. 7:15am Mrs. Wojak Thursday 7:15am Thomas Kelly Friday 7:15am Int. Mike & Jackie Hayes Saturday 9am Elizabeth Labukas 5pm Intention of the Parish Sunday 8am Living & Deceased Sodalists 9:30am Ann Moriarty 11am Allan Chotiner

3 From the Pastor To help us prepare for the Synod on the Family that will take place in Rome in October, we are presenting Pope Francis catechesis on the family, which he has been delivering at his Wednesday general audiences. This week we present his sixth catechesis along with questions for reflection and prayer. Sixth Catechesis on the Family: Siblings (delivered February 18, 2015) Dear Brothers and Sisters, In our continuing catechesis on the family, after having considered the roles of the mother, the father, the children, today we shall reflect on siblings. Brother and sister are words that Christianity really loves. And, thanks to the family experience, they are words that all cultures and all times comprehend. The fraternal bond holds a special place in the history of the People of God, who received his revelation at the core of the human experience. The Psalmist sings of the beauty of the fraternal bond: Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! (Ps 133:1). And this is true, brotherhood is beautiful! Jesus Christ also brought to its fullness this human experience of being brothers and sisters, embracing it in Trinitarian love and thereby empowering it to go well beyond the ties of kinship and enabling it to surmount every barrier of extraneousness. We know that when the fraternal relationship is destroyed, when the relationship between siblings is destroyed, the road is open to painful experiences of conflict, of betrayal, of hate. The biblical account of Cain and Abel is an example of this negative outcome. After the killing of Abel, God asks Cain: Where is Abel your brother? (Gen 4:9a). It is a question that the Lord continues to repeat to every generation. And unfortunately, in every generation, Cain s dramatic answer never fails to be repeated: I do not know; am I my brother s keeper? (ibid., 4:9b). The rupture of the bond between siblings is a nasty, bad thing for humanity. In the family too, how many siblings quarrel over little things, or over an inheritance, and then they no longer speak to each other, they no longer greet one another. This is terrible! Brotherhood is a great thing, when we consider that all our brothers and sisters lived in the womb of the same mother for nine months, came from the mother s flesh! Brotherhood cannot be broken. Let us consider: we all know families that have divided siblings, who have quarrelled; let us ask the Lord perhaps in our family there are a few cases to help these families to reunite their siblings, to rebuild the family. Brotherhood must not be broken and when it breaks, what happened to Cain and Abel occurs. When the Lord asks Cain where his brother is, he replies: I do not know, my brother does not matter to me. This is terrible, it is a very, very painful thing to hear. In our prayers let us always pray for siblings who are at odds. Should the bond of fraternity which forms in the family between children arise in an educational atmosphere of openness to others, it is the great school of freedom and peace. In the family, among siblings, human coexistence is learned, how one must live in society. Perhaps we are not always aware of it, but the family itself introduces fraternity into the world! Beginning with this first experience of fraternity, nourished by affection and education at home, the style of fraternity radiates like a promise upon the whole of society and on its relations among peoples. The blessing that God, in Jesus Christ, pours out on this bond of fraternity, expands in an unimaginable way. He renders it capable of overcoming all differences of nationality, language, culture and even religion. Consider what becomes of the bond between men and women, even when completely different from each other, when they are able to say of another: He is truly like a brother, she is just like a sister to me!. This is beautiful! History has shown well enough, after all, that even freedom and equality, without brotherhood, can be full of individualism and conformism, and even personal interests. Familial fraternity shines in a special way when we see the care, the patience, the affection that envelop the weakest little brother or sister, sick or physically challenged. There are countless brothers and sisters who do this, throughout the world, and perhaps we do not appreciate their generosity enough. And when there are many siblings in a family today, I greeted a family that has nine children? the eldest boy or girl helps the dad, the mom, to take care of the younger children. This work of helping among siblings is beautiful. Having a brother, a sister, who loves you is a deep, precious, irreplaceable experience. Christian fraternity happens in the same way. The smallest, the weakest, the poorest soften us: they have the right to take our heart and soul. Yes, they are our brothers and sisters and as such we must love and care for them. When this happens, when the poor are like family members, our own Christian fraternity comes to life again. Christians, in fact, go to meet the poor and the weak not to obey an ideological program, but because the word and the example of the Lord tell us that we are all brothers and sisters. This is the principle of God s love and of all justice among men. I should like to suggest something: before concluding, just a few words, in silence each of us, let us think of our brothers, our sisters, and from our heart let us pray in silence for them. A moment of silence. Here then, with this prayer we have brought all, brothers and sisters, with our thoughts, with our hearts, here to the Square to receive the blessing.

4 Today more than ever it is necessary to place fraternity back at the center of our technocratic and bureaucratic society: then even freedom and equality will find the correct balance. Therefore, let us not thoughtlessly deprive our families, out of criticism or fear, of the beauty of a bountiful fraternal experience of sons and daughters. And let us not lose our trust in the broad horizon faith is able to draw from this experience, enlightened by God s blessing. Questions to Reflect Upon and Take to Prayer What do the brothers and sisters in your own family mean to you? Are you close to them? Why or why not? Pope Francis says that the rupture of the bond between siblings is a nasty, bad thing for humanity. How have you observed this to be true? How can it be remedied? Pope Francis says that relationships among siblings in the family which show openness to others become the great school of freedom and peace. How have you experienced this freedom and peace in your relationship with your siblings? How have your family experiences of fraternity helped you in relating to people in general? Pope Francis says that having a brother, a sister, who loves you is a deep, precious, irreplaceable experience. How do you show love for your siblings? How do they show love for you? Pope Francis says that when relationships are blessed by God s grace, they can overcome every barrier. Do you believe this? Have you experienced this in your life? Pope Francis says that Christians reach out to the poor not out of ideological reasons but out of genuine love. Do I love the poor? Do I see them as brothers and sisters? Yours in Christ, Father Walter FROM THE SCHOOL OF RELIGION RCIT (Rite of Christian Initiation for Teens) Are you a high school student who is interested in becoming a Catholic? Perhaps you are baptized Catholic but in need of First Communion and Confirmation. A class is now being formed that will begin in September and be held on Sundays in the school during the regular Religious Ed class time. For more information about this special catechesis for teens or to register please contact the School of Religion or drop by the school on a Sunday between 9am and 1pm. Registration for the Religious Ed Year We are now accepting registrations for the school year that begins on Sunday, September 20th. All children in PreK (aged 4 by September 1st) and entering 8th grade who are not already receiving religious education at a Catholic School should be enrolled in our parish School of Religion. Please note: Since our mission is to support our parish families in their sacred role of primary catechist for their children, we include and welcome children of all abilities and disabilities as well as children whose families may need or desire to homeschool them. We ask that all families are registered with the parish and that they pay a fee for books (and materials) and tuition. New families are asked to contact the Director of the School of Religion, Mary Wade, at shreligioused4@gmail.com or call the Rectory at to make an appointment. You may visit the School of Religion Office any Sunday (excepting August 30) between 9am-1pm. Get Excited! Check out this website. Pick something that you love and then share it with your family. If you love it, your enthusiasm will be ʺcaughtʺ by your family and they will love it. A principle foundation of Ignatian Spirituality is that God created all things for us, for our enjoyment, to come to know God. Find something you enjoy and get excited! Pope Francis is coming to the Archdiocese of Washington and you are invited to be a part of the journey by taking a pledge. Welcome Pope Francis by committing to follow his example of faith and service. As the Letter of James in today s readings challenges us: Be doers of the word and not hearers only. We are challenging local individuals and organizations to take the pledge to Walk with Francis by choosing to pray or serve or act in a new way to advance his mission and ministry in the next year. Your pledge will be presented as a gift to the Holy Father during his visit. Visit walkwithfrancis.org to take the pledge online. The best way to welcome Pope Francis is to #WalkwithFrancis and share your pledge on social media.

5 St. Hugh Sodality of Our Lady The St. Hugh Sodality of Our Lady will be starting our meetings on Sunday, September 6. We meet after the 8 am mass and the recitation of the Rosary on the first Sunday of the month from September until June. All women and men of the parish are welcome to find out more about our spiritual and service opportunities. Some of our fall events include the Rosary Marathon on Sunday, October 4and a Day of Reflection on Saturday, November 14. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Prefect Suzanne Lomax at St. Hughʹs Youth will commence meetings on Sunday, August 23 from noon to 2 p.m. in the youth group room of the school. All youth in grades 8 through 12 are welcome! Any parents with youth wishing to join are encouraged to Becky Bailey, youth minister, at momw9kids@gmail.com. Although we meet weekly, we will not be meeting on September 6 for the Labor Day weekend. Ladies of Charity Reminders Save the Date: Ladies of Charity/Archdiocese of Washington Day Retreat on Saturday, October 31st, 2015, at the Washington Retreat House from 9am-4pm. Sister Ellen from Seton High School will be the Spiritual Director for the day. She will be speaking on ʺVincentian Women: Changing Communities with Joy and Hopeʺ. The day will include a continental breakfast, lunch, materials and Mass at 3pm. The cost for the day is $30. We will car pool from St. Hugh to the Retreat House. Checks/cash for the retreat will start to be collected at September Ladies of Charity Meeting. St. Hugh Ladies of Charity Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, September in Grenoble Hall. We will be starting to plan our activities for the year to include Safe Haven Homeless Shelter Dinner/ Coat Drive/Spring Grove Hospital Christmas Gift/ Sock Drive and discussing final details for Labor Day Weekend Bingo. If you are interested in joining the Ladies of Charity, please feel free to attend our first meeting of the year. Any questions call Mary Ann Tretler (301) Summer hours at St. Joseph s Regional Catholic School office are Tuesday through Thursday from 9am-noon. We still have room in some grades and would be happy to schedule a tour Around the Archdiocese RCIA NEWS St. Hugh of Grenoble Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) strives to educate the mind and heart through authentic instruction and lived experience. Do you want to learn about the Catholic faith and how it connects you to God and neighbor? RCIA classes will be starting in September. If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or know someone who is, contact the Parish Office at Have you liked our Facebook page yet? Search: Saint Hugh of Grenoble Walk With Francis With the Walk with Francis Pledge, the Archdiocese of Washington invites individuals, parishes, schools, businesses, and faith/ community groups to respond to the message of Pope Francis through engaging in a particular activity. Please visit to learn more. Parish Pledge Weekend is September 5-6. At all Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses on this weekend, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington will promote the Walk with Francis Pledge and encourage parishioners to take the pledge. Papal Video Contest In anticipation of Pope Francis s visit to our nation s capital, the Archdiocese of Washington has launched a video contest called YouServe. Participants have the chance to highlight their experience serving others by documenting it on video. Three prize winners will each receive four tickets to the Mass with Pope Francis in Washington, DC and their choice of an ipad Air 2 or a GoPro HERO 4. Please visit for contest information. Sunday TV Mass St. Joseph Sunday Missal Do you know someone who canʹt get to Mass? Please tell them about the Sunday TV Mass, which is produced by the Archdiocese of Washington and taped in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It is a wonderful ministry for those members of our Catholic family who are unable to be physically present with a local worshiping community for the Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy. The Mass airs every Sunday at10:30am on WDCW-50. No cable; Dish or Direct TV subscribers: Ch. 50; Comcast: Ch. 23 in Washington, DC and Montgomery County; Ch. 3 in Prince Georgeʹs County and Southern Maryland; RCN: Ch. 15; Verizon: Ch. 3 The 2015 St. Joseph Sunday Missal is also now available to order. This pocket-sized missal is a wonderful tool to help TV Mass viewers to understand the Mass and actively participate in it. The missal provides each Sundayʹs prayers, readings, and responses, so viewers can unite with the prayers of the priest and recite or sing their parts with understanding and devotion. If you, or someone you know, would like a copy, please contact Georgina Stark atgstark@adw.org or ($7 suggested donation per copy. Please send to Sunday TV Mass, P.O. Box 29260, Washington, DC )

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8 CHURCH NAME: ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE 135 Crescent Rd. Greenbelt, MD BULLETIN NUMBER: CONTACT PERSON: Jennifer Goltz OR Mary Wade OR Maggie Gutierrez (301) DATE OF PUBLICATION: 8/30/2015 (Sunday s date) Windows 7 Publisher 2013 NUMBER OF PAGES TRANSMITTED: 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Office hours end at 2pm. Please instruct FedEx that NO SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED if they deliver when we are closed they may leave it outside the door.