A PRIL 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTOR Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli 202-362-3323 x19 antonicellic@adw.org PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Robert G. Maro 202-362-3323 x12 maro@annunciationdc.org IN RESIDENCE Most Rev. Barry C. Knestout DEACON William T. Maksymiec Watercolor by Jane Simanis 3810 M A S S A C H U S E T T S AVE NW M A I L I N G/OFF I C E A D DRE S S 3125 39TH ST NW WASHINGTO N DC 20016 P H O N E 202-362-3323 F AX 202-237-0652 WWW. A N N U N C I A T I O N D C.OR G MASSES Saturday: 9am, Vigil 5:30pm Miraculous Medal Novena after the Saturday 9am Mass Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12:30pm Children s Liturgy of the Word at the Sunday 9am Mass EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesdays 11:30am-8pm RECONCILIATION Wednesday 7-8pm Saturday 4:15-5:15pm Monday-Friday: 8am, 11am THIS WEEK... Pastoral Council Meeting on Tuesday at 7pm Anointing of the Sick at the 5:30pm Mass on Saturday Christians in the Holy Land Documentary and Discussion on Saturday at 6:30pm C E L E B R AT I N G THE S A C R A M E N T S B A P T I S M : The sacrament joyfully celebrates the entrance of members into our Catholic community. Baptisms are celebrated on Saturday mornings at 9:45am or by appointment, following preparation of the parents. Baptisms for adults take place through the RCIA process. C O N F I R M A T I O N: Through the sacrament of confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation is offered to adults through the RCIA process, and annually for our eighth-grade students. As with the other sacraments of initiation, preparation is involved. M A T R I M O N Y: Couples should contact the parish office as soon as possible or at least six months in advance of the desired wedding date to make arrangements for preparation. R I T E OF C H R I S T I A N I N I T I A T I O N F O R ADU LTS: For those who are interested in finding out more information about the Catholic faith and/or interested in becoming Catholic. Please call the parish office. A N O I N T I N G OF T H E S I C K: Our parish continues Christ s ministry of making whole the members of our community who suffer physical or emotional ills with Anointing of the Sick. Please call the parish office if you would like to receive this sacrament.
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 2 PASTORAL STAFF PASTOR E M E R I T U S: Rev. Msgr. V. James Lockman WEEKEND ASSOCIATES Rev. Michael Hall, O.S.B. Rev. Roger H. Keeler Rev. John Langlois, O.P. Rev. Mark Pranaitis, C.M. Rev. David Songy, O.F.M., Cap. P A R I S H OF F I C E 3125 39th St NW Washington DC 20016 202-362-3323 www.annunciationdc.org A D M I N I STRAT I V E ASSI STA N T Ms. Stephanie Lucas 202-362-3323 x10 parish@annunciationdc.org P A S T O R A L ASSOC I A T E Sr. Kathleen Griffin, S.N.J.M. x22 griffin@annunciationdc.org D I R E C T O R OF FAIT H FOR M A T I O N Ms. Patrice Morace x13 morace@annunciationdc.org COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION Mrs. Tina Lindberg x15 lindberg@annunciationdc.org Y O U N G AD U L T MI N I STE R Mrs. Lisa Directo Davis x16 youngadults@annunciationdc.org M U S I C MINISTER Mr. Frank Conlon (202) 332-3133 frankconlon@comcast.net B U S I N E SS M A N A G E R Ms. Lillian Lleras x14 lleras@annunciationdc.org F A C I L I T I E S MANAGER Mr. David Slusarczyk P A S T O R A L CO U N C I L C H A I R Dr. Hugh Dempsey F I N A N C E CO M M I T T E E CHAIR Mr. David Brown S C H O O L P R I N C I P A L Mrs. Jodi Reagan (202) 362-1408 principal@annunciationschool.net THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER FIRST READING: ACTS 5:27-32, 40B-41 The high priest chastised Peter and the other apostles for continuing to preach when they had been ordered to stop. Peter replied he would rather obey God than men, considering God's power even over death. They are again warned to stop speaking of Jesus, and then freed. SECOND READING: REVELATION 5:11-14 John had a vision of many angels and all the living creatures of the world gathered around a throne. The angels cried out that the slain Lamb was worthy of receiving power, glory and praise. Then every creature on earth called out praise to God and the Lamb, and the elders fell down and worshipped. GOSPEL: JOHN 21:1-19 Jesus appeared to the disciples for the third time since his resurrection while they were fishing. They hadn't caught anything, and then Jesus advised them to cast their net from the other side of the boat. When they did this, they caught a great number of fish. Jesus then asked Peter three times, "Do you love me?" When Peter said he did, Jesus asked him to tend and feed his sheep. PRAY WITH SCRIPTURE Monday Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday Acts 7:51 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 Friday Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69 WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! If you are new in the area, you are encouraged to register with your parish. Registration forms are available on our website: www.annunciationdc.org, in the foyer or by request from the parish office. Completed forms can be placed in the collection basket or the 24-hour drop box outside the parish office. New parishioners are invited to attend our coffee reception after Mass to meet members of the parish. Please let us know if you are relocating so we can update our records.
3 April 10, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER CHRISTIANS IN THE HOLY LAND Saturday, April 16th at 6:30 in the Parish Center following the 5:30pm Mass We invite our Annunciation parishioners and DC neighbors to a light dinner fare, a short documentary, The Tent of Nations Love Your Enemies, and discussion on the situations of Christians living in the Holy Land. We welcome, Fr. Jim Gardiner, S.A. as our guest speaker for the evening. To RSVP: please contact Lisa Directo Davis at youngadults@annunciationdc.org Sponsored by the Global Citizenship Committee About Fr. Jim Gardiner, SA: In 1961, Fr. Jim took his first vows with the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. He is the former director of the Graymoor Spiritual Life Center in Garrison, N.Y. Currently, Fr. Jim is director of special projects at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America chair of the Washington Archdiocesan Holy Land Committee, regional representative for the Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers, and vice president of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH 7PM-10PM PARISH CENTER You won t want to miss it! Come and enjoy foods from around the world, community, and fun. Only $10 per person For more information contact: Don Kursch at 202-244-3043, 202-374-6976, or donkursch@gmail.com Marianne Panke 202.834.0416 or mariannepanke@gmail.com THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Tuesday, April 12th Pastoral Council Meeting in the conference room at 7pm Wednesday, April 13th Eucharistic Adoration 11:30am in the church Religious Education at 7pm Thursday, April 14th Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Saturday, April 16th Anointing of the Sick at the 5:30pm Mass Christians in the Holy Land documentary and discussion in the parish center at 6:30pm
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 4 SAINT OF THE WEEK MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, April 10 Third Sunday of Easter 7:30 a.m. Langlois Cathy Bowie Intentions 9:00 a.m. Hall Vanda A.P. Santos In Memory 10:30 a.m. Maro Parishioners Intentions 12:30 p.m. Lockman Patrick Ruddy In Memory Monday, April 11 St. Stanislaus, Bishop, Martyr 8:00 a.m. Marchese Irene & Harry Flinn In Memory 11:00 a.m. Lockman Special Intentions Intentions S T. STANISLAU S 1030-1079AD Feast April 11th Born in Szczepanow near Kraków on July 26, 1030, he was ordained a priest after being educated in the cathedral schools of Gniezno, then capital of Poland, and at Paris. He was appointed preacher and archdeacon to the bishop of Kraków, where his eloquence and example brought about real conversion in many of his penitents, both clergy and laity. He became bishop of Kraków in 1072. During an expedition against the Grand Duchy of Kiev, Stanislaus became involved in the political situation of Poland. Known for his outspokenness, he aimed his attacks at the evils of the peasantry and the king, especially the unjust wars and immoral acts of King Boleslaus II. The king first excused himself, then made a show of penance, then relapsed into his old ways. Stanislaus continued his open opposition in spite of charges of treason and threats of death, finally excommunicating the king. The latter, enraged, ordered soldiers to kill the bishop. When they refused, the king killed him with his own hands. www.americancatholic.org Tuesday, April 12 Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter 8:00 a.m. Marchese Angela Pizzino In Memory 11:00 a.m. Maro Andrea Clune In Memory Wednesday, April 13 St. Martin I, Pope, Martyr 8:00 a.m. Marchese Steven Fisher Intentions 11:00 a.m. Maro Barbara A. King In Memory Thursday, April 14 Thursday of the Third Week of Easter 8:00 a.m. Marchese William F. Panke In Memory 11:00 a.m. Maro James Michael Power In Memory Friday, April 15 Friday of the Third Week of Easter 8:00 a.m. Marchese Bernardo Velasquez In Memory 11:00 a.m. Maro Special Intentions Intentions Saturday, April 16 Saturday of the Third Week of Easter 9:00 a.m. Maro George Albert Gomez Duran In Memory 5:30 p.m. Keeler Vivian & Pat Uku Intentions Sunday, April 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter 7:30 a.m. Pranaitas Leoncio Daniel P. Santos In Memory 9:00 a.m. Maro Massimo Busetti In Memory 10:30 a.m. Antonicelli Parishioners Intentions 12:30 p.m. Keeler Patricia Glaser In Memory Please continue to pray for all our parishioners who are hospitalized, homebound or living in care facilities. If you or a loved one would like a visit at home, in the hospital or in a care facility please contact Sister Kathleen Griffin at 202-362-3323 x22 or griffin@annunciationdc.org
5 April 10, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER ANOINTING OF THE SICK On Saturday, April 16th, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated during the 5:30pm liturgy. We will have four priests attending and assisting with the sacrament. Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is received by those who are ill or suffering. By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends those who are sick to Christ. The sick person receives the Holy Spirit s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ for the building up of the Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], nos. 1520-23). Through the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, the Church carries out Jesus mission of compassion and healing for the sick. The one who is ill can also be a minister to others. By uniting their suffering to Christ, those who are sick can be signs of faith and witnesses of Christ s Resurrection to the entire community (Pope John Paul II, Christifideles Laici [The Vocation and the Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World], no. 54). The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is both a liturgical and a communal celebration. In the family home, hospital, or church, members of the Body of Christ gather for the sacramental rite led by a priest. The Penitential Rite followed by the Liturgy of the Word and sacramental anointing of the sick can inspire and comfort both those who are ill and their family and friends who are gathered (CCC, nos. 1517-18). These sacramental celebrations are a source of strength amid pain and weakness, hope amid despair and a joyful encounter for the entire community (Christifideles Laici, no. 54). USCCB.org A SPECIAL THANK YOU MY deepest gratitude to all who helped with our Holy Week and Easter Liturgies and events. Our liturgies were beautiful thanks to Bishop Knestout, Fr. Rob Maro, Deacon Bill and all the clergy and our wonderful choir led by Frank Conlon. Thanks to Tina Lindberg, Patrice Morace, Stephanie Lucas, and Patricio Hernandez for all the behind the scenes preparation. Our beautiful altar decor was constructed by Patrice, Tina, Mary Lynn Bebee, Annie Sacasa, and Christiane Georges. Thanks to Nancy Chistolini, Myriam Velasquez, Maria Collum, Eleanore Moretti and Sister Kathleen for the exquisite reception after the Easter Vigil. Easter Sunday was full of activity...thanks to Joe Fiorello and Stanley Lynam for setting up our refreshment hour. It was so wonderful to see how many children participated in our Easter Egg hunt thanks to Hugh and Ruey Dempsey, Art Lohsen, Jane Ferrell, Anita Seigfriedt, Laura Bernardini, Robert Simmons, Mario Yuri and Ron Silvestri. God Bless you all! Monsignor Charles Antonicelli St. Augustine, one of the great writers on God s mercy, said: God does not extend his mercy to people, because they know him, but that they may know him, nor because they are upright of heart but so they might become so. Augustine talks about our hearts so we can understand who we are, where we come from, where we re going to, where we meet our God. Human beings are looking for the light to penetrate the darkness of our own mystery, and when we do that, we discover that God is the key to the secret of the human heart and that God has made his dwelling in our hearts. He s there for us. He s as close to us as our next drawn breath, and yes, all this is the work of mercy. Listen to the rest of this reflection from Fr. Frank Wright at mercy.adw.org.
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 6 POPE S CORNER THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! Today, unfortunately, the speculative economy makes the poor ever poorer, depriving them of the essential, such as housing and employment. This is unacceptable! Those who live solidarity don t accept it, and they take action. M O N S I G N O R S WEE K L Y E M A I L Want to stay connected? Send an email to pastor@annunciationdc.org to Sign up for Monsignor Antonicelli s weekly email. And this word, solidarity, many people want to eliminate it from the dictionary, because some cultures see it as a bad word. No! Solidarity is a Christian word! And this is why you are the family of the homeless, friends of disabled persons, who when loved express great humanly. Address to the Sant Egidio Community, June 15, 2014 Reflection: How can you be in solidarity with the poor? Are you willing to open your eyes and really see the poverty in your area? Are you willing to consider how you can serve? F A I T H DI R E C T Support our parish offertory and second collections by signing up with Faith Direct, direct debit deductions. Enroll at www.faithdirect.net; parish code is DC 43 or call 866-507-8757 for a registration form. S E C O N D C O L L E C T I O N April 17th: Religious Education P OOR BOX Donations for the month of April will benefit the Holy Family of Bethlehem Foundation to support maternal and child medical care, peace and hope in the Holy Land. SENIOR LUNCHEON Seniors (Age 65 and older) are cordially invited to 12:30pm Mass followed by a luncheon & entertainment to honor your many years of dedication to our Catholic faith. Sunday April 24th Annunciation Catholic Church 3810 Massachusetts Avenue NW Please RSVP by April 20th to Tina Lindberg 202-362-3323 x15 or lindberg@annunciationdc.org Sponsored by the Confirmation Prep Classes This week s bulletin is made possible by our sponsor ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3825 Klingle Place, NW, Washington, DC 20016 Contact: Soraya El-Baz at 202-362-1408 or info@annunciationschool.net It s Science Fair time! The projects will line the school hallways this year for all to view after the 9am and 10:30am Masses on Sunday, April 17th. The ACS Spring Concert will be Thursday, April 21st at 6pm in the church.
7 April 10, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER ANNUNCIATION YOUNG ADULT EVENTS YA SPRING PICNIC DINNER AND DISCOURSE THIS Thursday, April 14th at 7pm at the National Cathedral Lawn in front We are taking D&D outside with a picnic and to reflect on how we live the Easter promise of, "Becoming a New Creation: Identifying our New Life in Christ's Resurrection." Dinner & Discourse is our monthly YA night to share a simple dinner, listen to a guest speaker, watch a movie or engage in deeper questions and conversation about our Catholic faith. We look forward to great company and growing in our faith together! To RSVP and bring a side-dish or refreshment contact Sean Skinner, YA Spirituality Chair, skinner.sean5@ gmail.com for dinner planning. DCCATHOLIC DAY OF SERVICE APRIL 23! We Are Family Senior Grocery Run Hosted by Sacred Heart, Immaculate Conception, and Annunciation Young Adults. Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00-12:00 Meet at Kelsey Apartments, 3322 14th St NW, WDC 20011 (one block north of Columbia Heights metro). Wear comfortable/casual clothes and good walking shoes. If you are willing to help drive for deliveries, please consider bringing your car. Register at: www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094baeaf28a1f49- dccatholic. Contact Tom Keenan, YA Service Chair (twkeenan6@gmail.com; 847-902-1405) if you have any questions. OF NOTE Many have asked about the date for the parish Memorial Mass for Andrea Clune. The date for this celebration will be decided around the availability of Mr. Rich Clune, Andrea's brother. Mr. Clune lives in New Hampshire and plans a return visit to DC sometime in the future. We will provide advance notice to all who plan on attending this celebration. Thank You! SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES with Annunciation Volunteers! To sign up contact Tom Keenan, YA Service Chair: twkeenan6@gmail.com Upcoming service events will be posted on FB/AnnunciationDCYA. For All Annunciation YA Events: Facebook.com/AnnunciationDCYA P R A Y E R RE Q U E S T F R I D A Y: Pray Wherever You Are @ 3pm. Get your Friday Prayer Reminder on email & FB - post your prayers and we'll pray for you! YOUNG ADULTS CONTACT: Lisa Directo Davis 202-362-3323 x16 youngadults@annunciationdc.org