Mass Times ~ Presider Schedule. Inside This Issue March 20, Lenten Activities this week. Thought for the Week From Pope Francis

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1 Mass Times ~ Presider Schedule Saturday, March 19 5:30 p.m. ~ Father Andy *American Sign Language interpreted Mass Saturday,March 26 ~ Father Ron (Vigil) Sunday, March 20 Sunday, March 27 7:30 a.m. ~ Father O ~ Father Ron 9:00 a.m.*~ Father D Silva ~ Father Andy 10:30 a.m. ~ Father Ron (Church) ~ Father Andy 10:30 a.m. ~ Father D Silva (Gym) ~ Father D Silva 12:30 p.m. ~ Father Ron ~ Father D Silva 5:30 p.m. ~ Father Andy ~ Father O Weekday & Saturday Masses Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m., 11 a.m. Filipino Mass in Tagalog every 4th Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses Eve of the Feast: 5:30 p.m. Day of the Feast: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament* Exposition: Monday-Friday, 3-5:15 p.m., in the church Thursday before first Friday of each month, 6-8 p.m., with Holy Hour from 7-8 p.m. Inside This Issue March 20, 2016 HOLY WEEK & TRIDUUM SCHEDULE 3 Second Annual Parish Forum 5 Discovering Christ - Christ Life Program 5 Lenten Activities this week Special Collection on Good Friday: Holy Land Thought for the Week From Pope Francis The new evangelization calls for personal involvement on the part of each of the baptized. Every Christian is challenged, here and now, to be actively engaged in evangelization. Every Christian is a missionary to the extent that he or she has encountered the love of God in Christ Jesus: we no longer say that we are disciples and missionaries, but rather that we are always missionary disciples. If we are not convinced, let us look at those first disciples, who, immediately after encountering the gaze of Jesus, went forth to proclaim him joyfully: We have found the Messiah! (Jn 1:41). So what are we waiting for? (Evangelii Gaudium,120).

2 Pastoral Staff Rev. Ronald A. Potts, Pastor Rev. Andrew Gonzalo, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Maurice V. O Connell, Retired Priest moconnell@blessedsacramentdc.org Rev. Percival L. D Silva, Retired Priest pdsilva@blessedsacramentdc.org Deacon Kenneth Angell kenneth.angell@opic.gov Deacon Donald Mays dmays@blessedsacramentdc.org Assistant on Weekends Rev. Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap, Catholic University Duffy Parish Center Main Office (Monday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) In an Emergency , Ext (to page priest on duty) Facilities Pius X Library Ray Manning Adult Center Mr. John Navolio, Business Manager , jnavolio@blessedsacramentdc.org Mr. Jay Rader, Director of Liturgy and Music , jayrader@blessedsacramentdc.org Ms. Michelle Balch, Director of Religious Education , mbalch@blessedsacramentdc.org Ms. Rosalie Days, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator , rdays@blessedsacramentdc.org Ms. Casey Armand, Youth Minister , carmand@blessedsacramentdc.org Mrs. Patricia Kavanaugh, Social Concerns Minister , pkavanaugh@blessedsacramentdc.org (Office open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and by appointment) Ms. Emma Voelzke, Special Needs Coordinator , evoelzke@blessedsacramentdc.org Ms. Kathy Gillespie, Director of CYO , kgillespie@blessedsacramentdc.org Blessed Sacrament School Mr. Chris Kelly, Principal , ckelly@blessedsacramentdc.org Ms. Nancy Ryan, Director of Admissions , Ext. 6110, nryan@blessedsacramentdc.org Sacraments Baptism Baptismal classes are required of all parents prior to baptism. We recommend taking classes before the child is born. Group baptisms are offered every 2nd Saturday and 4th Sunday at 2:00pm. For more info on requirments and proceedures, please visit our website: Matrimony All couples who are to be married at Blessed Sacrament must complete our parish marriage preparation program. Please contact one of the parish priests six months in advance of your marriage date. Reconciliation Friday and Saturday after the 11 a.m. Mass (if no funeral); Saturday, 4-5 p.m. and after the 5:30 p.m. Mass, or anytime by appointment. Parish Services & Information Care of the Sick and Homebound If you or someone you know is hospitalized or homebound and would like a priest to visit, contact the parish office at New Parishioners Welcome! Please register by: stopping in at the parish office or using the registration form available online or from the pamphlet rack at the Quesada Street entrance to the church. Bulletin Announcements Deadline: 10 a.m. Send to: bulletin@blessedsacramentdc.org Newsletter Content newsletter@blessedsacramentdc.org Photo/Video Submissions communications@blessedsacramentdc.org Website Postings website@blessedsacramentdc.org Church Bulletin Boards The parish secretary maintains the church bulletin boards. Please drop off any flyers for posting to Joan Ward in the parish office, located in the Duffy parish center. Inclement Weather Policy The parish center/office follows Montgomery Pastor s Column Today, we gather to celebrate Passion Sunday recalling Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem with the blessing of our palms. We also listen and reflect on the Passion of Jesus according to Luke evoking the cruel and harsh conditions of His death which brings about His victory over sin and death. In Isaiah, we meet the Suffering Servant whose perseverance and fidelity are exalted. Where does his strength come from? The Servant put his trust in God and remains nonviolent as he is attacked. The Lord instructs him and therefore he must speak the word he is given. The daily nearness of the Servant to the Master explains his courage and ability to comfort others who are tired. Jesus is presented as the Servant of God and the cruelties inflicted on Him were its profound realization. Such is the logic of the cross: to die by the hatred of others in order that they may live again by Christ s love. Only God can give all of us proofs of His love and render us capable, through the example of Jesus, His Servant, of hoping against all hope in the victory of love stronger than death. In St. Paul s letter to the Philippians, we read the Christological hymn of Jesus. It immediately places us at the center of the divine mystery and therefore our own human mystery. God desired us to be saved by one like ourselves though free from sin. Christ humbles Himself by entering into our humanity. From beginning to end, Christ s earthly life was a Yes to God so that salvation would be brought to our world through Him. Just as sin and death entered our world through Adam, salvation is brought forth by the New Adam, Jesus. Our hymn of praise and glory to God for so great a Redeemer is Jesus Christ is Lord! As we read the Passion according to Luke, we become aware of the number of people who are mentioned in the story. We meet the disciples, crowd, soldiers, Jewish leaders, thieves and others. As disciples, we are inspired by those who meet Jesus along the way to Calvary or stand at the foot of the cross. Simon helps Jesus to carry His cross; the women and children comfort the Lord as He makes His way to Calvary; the good thief begs for mercy; and the centurion professes his faith on seeing Jesus die. Jesus shows His total trust and assurance in God knowing that His prayer will be heard as He entrusts His spirit to the Father. Throughout His passion and to the end, Jesus does not cease doing good as He wins salvation for us and our world. God bless you, Father Ron Poor Box Donations Donations collected during the month of March will benefit the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House, which provides a home for five previously homeless families and also distributes food and

3 Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Holy Week & Easter Schedule 2016 Tuesday, March 22 6:30 pm-8:00 pm - Confessions Wednesday, March 23 6:30 pm-8:00 pm - Confessions Holy Thursday, March 24 8:00 am - Morning Prayer 7:00 pm - Mass of the Lord s Supper After Mass - Adoration until Midnight at the Repository in the Chapel in the Duffy Center 11:50pm Compline (Night Prayer) Good Friday, March 25 8:00 am - Morning Prayer 12 Noon - Stations of the Cross 12:30-2:30 p.m. - Confessions 1:15 pm - Outside Stations of the Cross with Neighboring Churches on Chevy Chase Circle 3:00 pm - Liturgy of the Lord s Passion 7:00 pm- Liturgy of the Lord s Passion Holy Saturday, March 26 8:00 am - Morning Prayer 9:00 am - Blessing of baskets of Easter food, Lower Level Duffy Center 12:00 Noon-1:00 pm - Confessions 8:00 pm - Easter Vigil 8:00 pm Easter Sunday, March 27 Masses: 7:30 am & 9:00 am in the Church 10:30 am in the Church and Gym 12:30 pm and the 5:30 pm in the Church Youth Corner Question for the Week: Pope Francis will canonize what great saint this year on September 4th, 2016? Hint...She was orignally from Skopje, Macedonia and her parents oringally had named her Agnes Please include our sick in your prayers that they may experience healing and comfort Faith Formation: Great Book for lent If you want to see God s mercy in a new way this Lent, the following is a great one: Come Be My Light - How Mother Teresa surrendered, fell in love with her darkness, her cross & our Lord! A remarkable woman loved and respected by many in her own lifetime as a living saint carried a great inner darkness that she bore for love of Christ and in turn, helped her to be united with the poor and destitute that she served.. From the Community 62nd U.S. NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: JUNE 26 - JULY 5: ACCOMPANIED BY A MEDICAL STAFF, CLERGY AND VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF THE PILGRIMS. FOR DETAILS, CONTACT FR. JOSEPH ALLEN, O.P., allenop@opfriars.org or THE LOURDES PILGRIMAGE OFFICE: TOLL FREE: , lourclespilgrimageoffice@comcast.net, Website: THE DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS MARCH 25, MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Gabriel Network s Annual Gala will take place on Wednesday, April 20th from 6:00-10PM at Ten Oaks Ballroom (near Columbia) 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD Join us to hear from mothers we have served together, honor our volunteers, and help us grow this great mission in the year to come. This special evening will include a cocktail hour, heavy hors d oeuvres, desserts and coffee, a silent auction, raffle prizes and much more! Black tie optional. Become a table captain and sit with 9 friends, or choose to Sponsor the event and advertise your business. Visit gabrielnetwork.org or call x 301. Tickets are $50 per person. REGISTER TODAY! Rest in Peace John Kinnison O Connor Newly Baptized Alejandro Arce Annielou Bayly Berman William H. Casson Patricia Chesen Linda Defendeifer Marian Middendorf Barrie & Elizabeth Montague Kelly Ann Gaffney Fredy H. Ortega Daniel Ortman Richard B. Perry Nelly Turner Violeta Turner Hope Elena Katz-Zogby Emily Grace Eccles Mason Alexander Johnson Irene Julie Crandall

4 Visit your parish Library - Movie for Lent The children s collection, chosen and donated by parents, has many books that will delight your young friends, especially during this season. The following sample combines faithcentered text with wonderful illustrations: The Beautiful World God Made, by Rhonda Gowler Greene, illustrated by Anne Wilson. Large format with plenty of details in the whimsical illustrations and a rhymed text make this a stimulating version of the creation story. A Child s Book of Prayer in Art, by Sister Wendy Beckett (Gift of Carolyn Carroll) The Adult Center All parishioners, 39 and holding, are invited to gather in Apt. 1 in the Chevy Chase apartment building next to the church for fellowship after the 11 a.m. weekday Mass. Bring a sandwich and join the activities. For more information or for transportation, call Rita Killian at Monday - Light Lunch follwed by Eighth Grade Passion Play Tuesday - Strong Seniors Strength and Balance Exercise Class Wednesday - Art Class with Dick Swartz Thursday - Closed Friday - Closed Looking at Art is One Way of Listening to God states Sister Wendy (many of whose books on art are in the collection). The outstanding publisher, DK, has reproduced unusual paintings for an insightful text. The Parables of Jesus, by Tomie depaola The author and illustrator is one of the best. There s a distinctive style about these illustrations that captivate both children and adults. The seventeen parables are simplified and there s a list of sources. EASTER EGGS! Once again the soup kitchen ministry is requesting dyed eggs for the Easter Monday celebration at the kitchen. Please drop off eggs at the home of Ann and Kent Cooper, 6004 Nevada Av. NW, anytime on HOLY SATURDAY or EASTER SUNDAY. A great project for children! Any time during Lent Experience the Holy Land Near Home Experience Gethsemane, Calvary, Christ s burial and the Resurrection at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land. A pilgrimage site for those who cannot travel to the place of Jesus Incarnation, the monastery includes full-size replicas of Calvary, the Tomb and the Grotto of Gethsemane, as well as outdoor stations of the cross. Student and parish groups welcome. Free tours daily. The monastery is at 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC. For information or to schedule a group or Spanish-language tour, call or visit myfranciscan.org. Unbound: Freedom in Christ Conference at Mother of God Community April 1st & 2nd This conference by Neal and Janet Lozano will present a sound and practical way for Christians to experience a greater freedom from the influence of sin & evil in their lives and to enjoy a greater fullness of life won for us by Christ s death and resurrection. In addition, the teaching will assist those who have a compassionate calling to help others gain that same freedom. For information go to or call Chimes Chatter We Last Learned - there were six companies beginning at the 20th century offering tower chimes: Harrington, Durfee, U.S. Tubular, Mayland, McShane and Deagan. So why did Blessed Sacrament contract with Deagan chimes of Chicago? Four suggestions are offered. First and unmistakably, our founding pastor, Msgr. Smyth, and chime s committee members desired a quality instrument commensurate with our new, in 1927, tastefully constructed Church. All six companies offered superior sounding tubular instruments. Second and importantly, only McShane and Deagan companies presented electrically automated systems. Presumably Blessed Sacrament staff had no intent to hand operate chimes on a daily nor hourly basis. A sample (see photograph) illustrates pump handles of manually operated chimes. Wooden baton-type handles are pushed down about five inches with appropriate vigor, to make the clapper hit the tubular chime, sounding the peal. Third and obvious, by the 1935 purchase of our chimes, Deagan was the preeminent manufacturer of tubular tower systems, as other companies were no match for Deagan s competition. Lastly and notable, is the fact that Msgr. Smyth and chimes committee may have heard, and subsequently sold-on, two other Deagan chimes systems pealing in the city, at All Souls Episcopal Church and National City Christian Church. Who Knew?: Perhaps Msgr. Smyth heard chimes in two Baltimore churches during visits to his brother, Rev. James Smyth of St. Peter s Church on Pannock Street. St. Lucy s (Patrick Street, only 4 blocks from St. Peter s) has a 1924 Deagan system, and Congregational Church s system was installed in Moreover Msgr. Smyth may have heard one of five Deagan chimes in New York City when visiting his other brother, Rev. John Smyth, of the Paulist Fathers. In whichever case, installation of chimes marked the fulfillment of a desire long cherished by Msgr. Smyth. Share your chimes story - contact 1RetroJoe@gmail.com Year-End Contribution Statements To request a year-end contribution statement, contact John Navolio at or jnavolio@ blessedsacramentdc.org

5 Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Good Friday Ecumenical Stations of the Cross to begin at 1:15pm at Chevy Chase Baptist Church: This year s Outdoor Stations of the Cross will begin on Good Friday (March 25th) at 1:15pm at Chevy Chase Baptist Church (5671 Western Ave). Please plan on arriving there 5-10 minutes early and take a seat in their pews. The Stations booklets will be handed out just prior to the start. Each of the four churches on Chevy Chase Circle will host several of the Stations at different locations on their property. The D.C. Police will once again provide safe passage across Connecticut Avenue. At the conclusion, Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church will host a reception of light refreshments and all are invited. The walk usually takes about an hour (depending on weather) and we do cover a lot of ground, so please keep that in mind and dress accordingly! If you have any questions, contact Rick Perry at the Parish Center by phone (202) or (rperry@blessedsacramentdc.org). We ll see you on Good Friday! Chapel Singers a cappella group is getting back together for a Spring season. Come join us on Monday nights from 7:30-9:00 beginning March 28 in the chapel to prepare our songs for performance at area senior residences. Come see how music stays with all of us for a lifetime. All voices are welcome! Contact Ginny Curtin (gucurtin@gmail.com) Christmas Tree Committee Accepting Proposals The Christmas Tree Committee is accepting proposals from local non-profit organizations. Applications must be sponsored by a Blessed Sacrament parishioner. For more information, please refer to the Christmas Tree Guidelines located in the school and parish offices, at the church entrances, or on the parish website. Application deadline is March 31, 2016 at 5 p.m. Questions? Contact Pat Kavanaugh, pkavanaugh@blessedsacramentdc.org, Did You Know?? A new book titled You Have a Beautiful Smile was just published by Debbie Sahlin, founder of the Lollipop Kids Foundation. The book and its related curriculum helps typical K-3rd graders understand how to respond appropriately when encountering a person with physical differences. It is part of her over arching Smile Don t Stare campaign which creates inclusion for children with Disabilities. The book is available for sale on Amazon. A copy can also be found in the library of the parish center. For more information on the book, or how Blessed Sacrament is becoming inclusive, contact evoelzke@blessedsacramentdc.org From the Archdiocese Annual Jubilarian Mass:His Emminence, Donald Cardinal Wuerl will celebrate the annual Jubilarian Mass honoring couples married 25,30,35,40,45,50, and 51+ years on Sunday, June 19, at 2:00pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. To register, complete the sign-up form, available in the back of the church and in the pamphlet rack at the Quesada Street entrance to the church, and deliver or mail ti to the parish office by Monday, April 11. Outreach Christian Family Movement Ministry A Prayer for Help in Ending Violence The only son in a family with four daughters, he was gunned down last summer and died on the street. Police do not know if he was an intentional target. His sisters made t-shirts with his face on them; they wear them on Fridays, the day the five used to get together to start the weekend. (Wash. Post, 1/3/16.) Let us pray: Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our archdiocese have prayed in times of war, disaster and illness. We come to you Father and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which give respect to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be the peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. We ask you this through Christ our Lord. UPDATE Second Annual Parish Forum April 12th Blessed Sacrament will celebrate its Second Annual To Lead, To Serve Parish Forum on Tuesday April 12, 2016 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. We will begin with a BUFFET DINNER and the program will immediately follow. We are pleased to announce that our Guest Speaker will be Fr. Larry Richards. Fr. Larry is a Priest from the Diocese of Erie and is a Nationally known speaker and author. He has had multiple guest appearances on EWTN and his talks have sold over 3 million CDs. We are excited to have Fr. Larry to give our Key Note talk. The parish forum will be open to all parishioners. There will be no charge for the event. Council and Commission leaders will be available to describe the many opportunities open to volunteers in To Register please Ceil Malphrus at ceilmalphrus@verizon. net or Dave Byers at dbyers4@verizon.net DISCOVERING CHRIST As announced last week, Blessed Sacrament will offer Discovering Christ this spring. Discovering Christ, Part 1 of the three-part ChristLife program, is for people seeking the peace and joy that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can offer, whether they are active parishioners, people who have drifted away from the Church, or people with no religious connection at all. Discovering Christ consists of seven weekly sessions that include a free dinner, prayer, a video teaching and small-group discussion. There is also a one-day retreat. The sequence will begin April 4 and conclude May 23. If you or someone you know would benefit from starting this journey to a new or renewed faith, there are two ways to register. A registration form will appear if you click on Discovering Christ under News and Announcements on the Blessed Sacrament website. Or simply call or write Lisa McKinnon at or clanmckinnon@yahoo.com. There is no charge for participation.

6 Servant Leaders For Christ Events for High School and 8th Grade teens Sponsor of the Week: We would like to thank Durable Slate Company for placing an ad in our weekly bulletin. Purple = service events; blue = social events; green = MCYM (Montgomery County Youth Ministries) events, with other youth ministry groups from the area. MARCH Saturday 12th: Donation Receiving at Suited for Change Clothing Collection, 10am-12pm followed by lunch & social time Sunday 13th: MCYM Dodgeball Tournament, 7pm-10pm at St. Elizabeth School in Rockville [co-ed teams of 5-8 students, single elimination tournament] APRIL Sunday 17th: Sports & Games with KEEN [Kids Enjoying Exercise Now: for children with disabilities], 9am-3pm Meet at 9am Mass followed by brunch, service 11am-3pm Saturday 23rd: Faith Night at DC United vs. New England soccer game, 2:30pm tailgate picnic & games, 5:30 soccer game [with Blessed Sacrament s Young Catholics with Disabilities group and Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Group] MAY Saturday 14th: Cup of Joe at SHARE Warehouse, 9am-11:30am followed by lunch & social time LADIES YOU RE INVITED! SUMMER (many more events to come) STEUBENVILLE NYC YOUTH CONFERENCE: June 23-26, Day of Service in New York followed by a festive weekend of faith and fun at St. John s University (hosted by LifeTeen and Franciscan University of Steubenville) Spots are limited for this conference, please RSVP ASAP!!! Students must RSVP at least one week in advance & submit a permission slip for each event. Adult chaperones and drivers are always needed, please get in touch! For more information and to register for these events, please contact Casey Armand: carmand@blessedsacramentdc.org Coffee and Conversation in the Corbet Cafe: Join fellow parishioners at the Corbett Cafe, Apartment 1 of the Chevy Chase Apartments next to the church, every Thursday after the 8 a.m. Mass for coffee and conversation. Spring Faith Journey Please join Fr. Ron and other parishioners on a day trip to Historic Churches and sites in Bowie and Annapolis, MD on Monday, April 19 at 9 am. We will begin with Sacred Heart Chapel and Cemetery in Bowie where following the Revolutionary War the priests of our new nation elected John Carroll as the first American bishop and in 1789 plans were made to establish Georgetown University. Next, on to Annapolis for lunch by the water, followed by tours of Historic St. Mary s Church and the Charles Carroll House and Garden. For further information contact Rita Killian r.killian@verizon.net or Join like-minded women for cocktails and conversation about joining Blessed Sacrament Sanctuary Sodality!!! When: April 7, 7-10pm Where: 3604 Cardiff Road, Chevy Chase, MD RSVP: sodality@blessedsacramentdc.org The MONSIGNOR THOMAS G. SMYTH ENDOWMENT FUND is currently accepting applications to replace 3 board members whose term ends in June The members serve for 3 years and the board meets quarterly. The Smyth Fund was created to support and aid the School, its faculty and students (primarily for tuition relief and teacher enrichment). The mission of the Board is to act as an advisor to the Pastor in overseeing the investment and administration of the Fund assets. Annually, the Fund makes a contribution to Blessed Sacrament School, subject to specific requests by the school board, principal and availability of funds. A background in development/fundraising, finance or investments is helpful but not required. If you are interested in learning more or would like to apply please contact Linda Herman at lindaannherman@gmail.com or by phone at