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1 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH Washington, DC May 1, 2016 Inside this issue: From The Pastor 2 Prayer Requests 3 Ignatian Spirituality Parish Center: 3513 N Street, NW Washington DC Main Church: 36th Street, between N and O Streets, NW www. 4 Social Justice 4 Faith Formation/ Religious Education 4 Development 5 Parish Life 5 Holy Trinity School 5 Youth Ministry 5 Calendar 6 HolyTrinityCatholic- Go, Set the World on Fire! Service is an Essential Christian Trait In a homily Pope Francis gave a year ago today he spoke about two traits of Christian identity history and service. On history, the Pope noted: The Christian is a man or woman of history, because he does not pertain to himself alone he is inserted into a people, a people that is on a journey. One cannot imagine a Christian selfishness, no, this won t fly. The Christian is not a spiritual man or woman in a laboratory, [the Christian] is a spiritual man or woman inserted into a people, which has a long history and which continues to journey until the Lord returns. The second trait the Pope discussed was service. He noted that Jesus washes the feet of the disciples, inviting them to do as He has done: to serve. Then he continued: Christian identity is service, not selfishness. But Father, we are all selfish. Ah, really? It is a sin, a habit we have to break away from. Ask for forgiveness, that the Lord will convert us. We are called to service. Being Christian is not about appearance, or even about social conduct, it s not a little make-up for the soul, because it should be a little more beautiful. To be Christian is to do what Jesus did: serve! In this homily, Pope Francis is asking us to contemplate how we serve others; how we pertain to others beyond ourselves. We are invited to listen to the movement of the Holy Spirit within us and discern how we might be called to act in serve. In the next two weeks Holy Trinity parishioners will have at least two opportunities to act on this discernment. First, on May 7th, is our parish-wide day of service, the Power of One. Consider participating and joining with fellow parishioners in service to our DC metro area community (details are on the parish website.) Then, on May we will host a ministry fair in McKenna Hall after every Mass. Parishioners will have an opportunity to learn more about service options both within the parish and to the larger DC community. We invite you to use these two upcoming opportunities to see what kind of service might light your heart on fire. **Borrowed, in part and with permission, from America Magazine. The full article may be found at Have You Registered for the Power of One? On May 7th the parish will join together for a day of service across the DC Metro area. You can serve meals at the Fr. McKenna Center, move furniture at A Wider Circle, Clean at the Northwest Center, bag food for delivery at Iona Senior Services, Clean up a Fairfax County park, or do a host of other things. Then at the end of the day we ll all regroup at the parish for some light refreshments before the mass. Spend a day serving and praying with your fellow parishioners. All you have to do is register: www. (under headlines)

2 Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC www. May 1, 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. JESUIT STAFF Pastor: Kevin Gillespie, SJ, , kgillespie@; Associate Pastor: William Ryan, SJ, , wryan@; Associate Pastor: John Peck, SJ, , jpeck@; Emergencies Only: PARISH CENTER Phone: Fax: Parish Center Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30am-7:30pm; Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm; Sat and Sun: No receptionist on duty but the parish center is accessible during mass times. PARISH DEPARTMENTS & STAFF Communications/ Human Resources Development Facilities Faith Formation/ Religious Educ. Finance Holy Trinity School Principal Ignatian Spirituality Music Ministry Parish Life Social Justice Worship & Liturgy Youth Ministry Courtney Mattison Diane Favret Tass McCarthy Judith Brusseau Chris Kehoe Charlie Hennessy Martina O Shea Kathleen DeJardin Rose Mary Padberg Kate Tromble David Pennington Sara Seligmann cmattison@ tmccarthy@ jbrusseau@ ckehoe@ principal@ htsdc.org moshea@ kdejardin@ rpadberg@ ktromble@ PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL dpennington@ sselgimann@ President Kirk Willison ppcpresident@ From the Pastor s Desk This weekend s column is written by Kate Tromble, Pastoral Associate for Social Justice. For a number of years, Holy Trinity has hosted a parish-wide community service program which we call the Power of One. The idea was that parishioners, who have limited opportunities to do service together, would have this opportunity to gather at the parish or in their neighborhoods for community service. We thought that the event would also be an opportunity to build up our community by bringing parishioners together who normally would not cross paths. This year Saturday May 7th is our Power of One service day. If you go to the parish website at you will find a listing of more than 20 different potential service activities. Some of these activities will take place on the parish property, but most will take place in different parts of the DC metro area, possibly in your own neighborhood. Some activities are scheduled for the morning, others in the afternoon. Some involve physical labor; others are not physically demanding at all. Some activities are better done by adults; other activities are suitable for the whole family. In other words, there should be something there for everyone. I encourage parishioners to sign up for one or more of these activities. Do so as a family or with a group of your friends. Remember, the Power of One is not simply about community service; it is also about experiencing ourselves as parish while doing service as parish. To enhance this aspect of this year s Power of One we will once again host a gathering at Holy Trinity at the end of the day. Starting at 4:00 pm we ll have light refreshments, conversation, and fellowship before the 5:30 pm mass. Please join us regardless of whether you had the opportunity to serve during the day. There are many ways to describe the mission of Holy Trinity parish. One of the best ways is to say that our mission is to build up a Christian community in this place and time. Of course, our shared life in Jesus in the Spirit is the basis for our community, but we can and should supplement that bond with natural affection and friendship. The Power of One is an opportunity to experience our communion with one another and to deepen it through shared service and fellowship. Join other parishioners for this important parish event. 1st Vice President Ned Hogan nedhogan@verizon.net 2nd Vice President Constance Herron

3 Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC www. May 1, 2016 page 3 Daily Mass Intentions The parish community prays for all the dead every day at every Mass. However, we encourage parishioners to mention specific persons by name during the General Intercessions when invited to do so by the presider. Parishioners can 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: Monday 7:00am Margaret Fox+ PRAYER REQUESTS Liza Mataac Dodson+ Jim Williams+ Tuesday 7:00am Kate Light+ Dr. Douglas Sanders+ Sheila M. Smythe+ Wednesday 7:00am Chris Lockhart, SJ+ Thursday Friday 7:00am 7:00am For the Unborn Margaret O D Norris+ Thomas O Connor+ Joseph L. Donnelly+ Matthew Kraemer+ Saturday Nabih Saah+ Pray for those sick: George Baumgardner; Charles Pope; Moira Eisele; Allison Downey; Matthew Sowick; Liz Schumacher; Art Maynard; Paul J. Umberger; Tia Gillanders Garner; Ray McGrath, Brooks Cabe Pray for those dead: Carol Miller; Pray for those married: Justin Wright & Melissa McLane; Jack Mayer & Frances Eaton To add a name to these prayer lists, contact Rose Mary Padberg at: rpadberg@. 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, 9am, 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 Rose Mary 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 Leavy Student Center (university section only). Parking is also available at Visitation Academy, 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?

4 Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC www. May 1, 2016 page 4 MINISTRY FAIR May 14th and 15th Following All Masses Go and Set the World on Fire! Join in the celebration of Pentecost and the birthday of the Church by considering how you might offer you time and talents to our parish. Representatives of all Parish Ministries will be in McKenna to share opportunities to learn and to serve. IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY Have you ever thought about becoming a Jesuit? Check out: BeAJesuit.org With Gratitude To the Leadership Team of Movie Moments of Grace (MMG) Last weekend was the last gathering of the Movie Moments of Grace film and discussion series for the season. We want to thank Mary and Frank Frost for initiating and coordinating the development of this wellreceived parish program of self-discovery. Five years ago, Mary and Frank, along with Pam and Dennis Lucey, Joanne and Ed Springer, and Father Greg Schenden, SJ began planning this program. With Frank s guidance and expertise we gathered in the theater, which is now Trinity Hall, to view a film as community, and then with delightful refreshments brought by parishioners, engaged in small group discussion to discover more about the film and ourselves. More than twenty parishioners have volunteered to help sustain this wonderful Ignatian program next year. Stay tuned for our season! THANK YOU, Mary and Frank, Dennis and Pam, Ed and Joanne for your faithfulness and generosity, and for sharing your love of movies and commitment to Ignatian spirituality! Let us live the Year of Mercy by being the living witness of what Christ called us to, a loving presence even in the midst of uncertainty, sometimes, chaos. -Sudan Catholic Bishops Conference Solidarity Pastoral Team SOCIAL JUSTICE May Food Drive We will hold our regular food drive for the Fr. McKenna Center next weekend. All non-perishable food items are welcome, though the McKenna Center has a couple of specific needs this month. If you are able to bring the following, we would be most appreciative: canned fruit, canned baked beans, canned meat (chicken/tuna/ spaghetti O s), chili, maple syrup. Bins will be located outside the church. FAITH FORMATION/ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RCIA Do you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic? Invite them to explore the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), which is the process of conversion and faith formation for individuals who are interested in living the Christian life in the Catholic tradition. Those who want to learn more about the possibility of becoming Catholic are welcome to come to the Inquiry meetings held every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm, Holy Trinity Parish Center. Please contact Anne Koester (akoester@) for more information or go to Adult Faith Formation Lecture May 22nd, 10:15am, Trinity Hall John Borelli, parishioner, will present: Muslims and Christians: Common Faith in a Merciful God. John Borelli currently serves as Special Assistant for Interreligious Initiatives to Dr. John J. DeGioia, President of Georgetown University. He earned his Ph.D. from Fordham University and has served more than 16 years as associate director of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops ( ) and as a consulter to the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue ( ). He serves as National Coordinator for Interreligious Dialogue and Mission for the U. S. Jesuit Conference and coordinates the Woodstock Theological Center's Interreligious Dialogue on Education. His recent publications include Interfaith Dialogue: a Catholic View, co-authored with Michael L. Fitzgerald, M.Afr. and articles in The New Catholic Encyclopedia, New Theology Review, Origins, America, The Tablet, National Jesuit News,Ecumenical Trends, and The Catholic World.

5 Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC www. May 1, 2016 page 5 FAITH FORMATION/ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CONT.) Early Bird Registration Register your family now for the Sunday Morning Religious Education Program. Registrations forms are available at HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Thank You for a Successful 2016 HTS Gala/Auction Celebration of Mary The Sunday Morning Religious Education program will honor Mary through prayer and song. Please join the children and their families in the Church, Sunday May 8th 10:30am. DEVELOPMENT Save the Date for a Garden Party May 13, :30pm-8:30pm Chapel Gardens Celebrate our gardens in peak season at this 11th Annual Festival of Flowers event. This magical evening of fellowship and flowers features a festive reception with wine, hors d oeuvres and signature champagne cocktails, spring floral displays and musical entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Holy Trinity parish gardens. To make your reservations visit: For more information: holytrinitydev@gmail.com PARISH LIFE Parish Outdoor Mass and Picnic Sunday, June 12th, 10:30am, Georgetown Visitation. The Mass will be followed by an old-fashioned picnic lunch, games and fun for the whole family. SPONSORS: GOLD: Kelly & Deborah Silard; SILVER: Cynthia & David Fontaine, Lauren & Cayce Roy and Debbie Winsor BRONZE: Colleen & Bill McGinley, Maryanne Elma & Ryan Szymkowicz and Alan & Listi Sobba CASH DONATIONS: Randy & Mary Feldner, Barbara Browne, Janene Smith & Paul Schlichting, Sidney & Frances Spencer, Danielle & Scott Garten, Chris & Molly Gaston, Angela Shime and Justin & Zoey Lavella BAR SPONSORS: Todd & Lourdes Daubert and Jennie & Edward Reno AUCTION COMMITTEE & VOLUNTEERS: Teresa Dolan, Jennifer Touchette, Melissa Giuffrida, Lauren Roy, Declan Leonard, Colleen McGinley, Sonja DeCarlo, Jeanette Norton, Bridget Holmes, Kristina Gill, Janet Stone, Angie Bradshaw, Kimberly Linson, Martin Gammon, Listi Sobba, Sheri Grant, Debbie Sullivan, Lourdes Daubert, Brittany Milby, Grace O Toole, Kerry Myers, Luz Bazoberry, Jennie Reno, Lourdes Daubert, Cherish Medawar, Rob Todero, Anne Paterno, Kristin VanFossen, Carla Galli, Merly Minerales, Suzanne Carter, Jennifer Pryce, Deborah Silard, Kelly Silard, Karla Bousquet, Kathy Gresham and Angela Grady. YOUTH MINISTRY Confirmation Registration for Risgin 8th Grade Students Confirmation registration is due July 11th. Before you register make sure you have scanned a copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate and have a chosen a sponsor. Registration and more information can be found on the Confirmation page on the website:

6 Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC www. May 1, 2016 page 6 Sunday, May 1, TH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23/John 14:23-29 Monday, May MEMORIAL OF SAINT ATHANASIUS Acts 16:11-15/John 15:26 16:4a 10:15 AM 2:00 PM 6:30 PM The Gospel of Luke & the Year of Mercy/John Donahue SJ Trinity Hall Thank You Reception for Sister Ann & Sister Regina McKenna Hall Young Adult Community Steering Committee Meeting Faber Room 7:30 PM Separated, Widowed & Divorced Group Faber Room Tuesday, May 3, 2016 FEAST OF SAINTS PHILIP AND JAMES 1 Corinthians 15:1-8/John 14:6-14 Wednesday, May 4, 2016 WEDNESDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER Acts 17:15, 22 18:1/John 16:12-15 Thursday, May 5, 2016 THURSDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER Acts 18:1-8/John 16:16-20 Friday, May 6, 2016 FRIDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER Acts 18:9-18/John 16:20-23 Saturday, May 7, 2016 SATURDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER Acts 18:23-28/John 16:23b-28 Power Of One annual Holy Trinity Parish day of service Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Faber Room 7:15 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 AM 3:30 PM Meeting of Twinned Archdiocesan & Haitian Parishes Neale Room Taize Prayer with Sacrament of the Sick Book Discussion Group Lower School Big Room Christian Meditation Group Iconographers Guild Parish Center Library Job Seekers Support Group Georgetown Neighborhood Library/R Street & Wisconsin Avenue NW Young Adult Community Faith Sharing Group First Friday Eucharistic Adoration Catechist Appreciation Dinner East Garden/McKenna Hall Zen Meditation Parish Center Upper Room Power of One/End of Day Gathering McKenna Center at Vigil Mass monthly non-perishable food drive for the McKenna Center Sunday, May 8, 2016 SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Acts 1:1-11/Ephesians 1:17-23 or Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23/ Luke 24:46-53 at all Masses monthly non-perishable food drive for the McKenna Center 6:15 PM 7:15 PM 8:15 PM Young Adult Community Steering Committee Neale Room Young Adult Community Mass Young Adult Community Café McKenna Hall 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: for the most complete listing of parish events with event descriptions and contact information: background color of date indicates the liturgical color for that day for information concerning liturgical colors: