HOLY COM FORTER -SAINT CYPRI AN ROM AN C ATHOLIC CHURCH M ARCH 8 , 2020

Second Sunday of Lent

Our Mission Statement: Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, exists to evangelize and to uphold Christian values by promoting the teachings of the Church in Word, Sacrament and Witness.

Our Vision Statement: A welcoming, embracing and joyful faith family richly rooted in the community today, tomorrow and forever.

Sunday (3/8) 7:30am Ladies of Charity 9:30am RCIA 9:30am Sunday School 8:00pm AA

Monday (3/9) 8:00pm YAM Bible Study

Tuesday (3/10) 6:30pm Knights of Columbus 7:00pm Adult Choir

Wednesday (3/11) 11:00am Friendly Seniors 6:30pm Dance Ministry 7:15pm Lenten Soup & Scripture

Friday (3/13) 6:00pm Lenten Holy Hour 7:00pm Stations of the Cross

Saturday (3/14) 9:00am Women’s Min Fellowship 10:00am Dance Ministry 10:00am Ushers Ministry

THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH

Sunday, March 8 Second Sunday of Lent

8:00am For the intentions of Juanita Moore 11:00am For the intentions of Deacon Ralph Cyrus 7:00pm Sister Philomena Chizea, OSP † Monday, March 9 Saint Frances of Rome, Religious

7:00am For the intentions of Lester Chance Tuesday, March 10

7:00am Ethel Gunter (birthday—March 7th) Wednesday, March 11

7:00am For the intentions of the Boone Family Thursday, March 12

7:00am Bertha Vanzego † Friday, March 13

7:00am For the People Saturday, March 14

8:00am For the intentions of “Teddy” 4:30pm Joseph R. Washington † (birthday)

FUNERAL: Timothy Walton (Wednesday, March 11th)

Mass Attendance for March 1, 2020

4:30pm 49 8:00am 139 11:00am 205 7:00pm 129 Total: 522

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Music Schedule Processional Lord, Help Me to Hold Out LMGM #568 Lead Us, Lord, Lead Us Responsorial Psalm Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. Psalm 33 Offertory A Follower of Christ LMGM #628 Lord, Help Me to Hold Out LMGM #568 Communion Glorious Is the Name of Jesus LMGM #374 Lead Me, Guide Me LMGM #538 Post Communion Dance Ministry Recessional Somebody’s Knockin’ LMGM #283

8:00am Ruby Robertson, Cantor—George Stewart, Music Director 11:00am L ’Tanya Holley, Director w/ Liuba Pupo, Accompanist

Readings This Weekend: Genesis 12:1-4 2 Timothy 1:8-10 Matthew 17:1-9 Readings Next Weekend: Exodus 17:3-7 Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42

TITHING THROUGH FAITH DIRECT: We invite you to join many others at Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian in setting up recurring eGiving though Faith Direct. Your weekly offertory will be automatically taken care of, saving you time and saving our parish money by eliminating unused offertory envelopes. It’s easy! Visit faith.direct/DC59 or pick up a brochure in the rear of the church. Thank you.

Today’s gospel teaches us some important things about facing the trials of life. First, note the PLACE of this gospel. Jesus, Peter, James, and John go up a high

mountain. This was no hill. It was a mountain. Have you ever climbed a mountain or do you appreciate the difficulty of it? Once up this mountain they will have a great experience of glory but the climb has to come first. And so too for us. Most of the best things in our life come at the high price of long hard work. Next, notice the PRESCRIPTION of this Gospel. Once upon the mountain they get a glimpse of glory. And Peter declares that it is good to be here! He is right. Jesus arranged for this glimpse of glory to prepare them for the difficult days ahead and he does not want them to forget this wonderful moment. We too ought to savor the good things in our lives for they are the balance to the crosses and challenges of life. Next, notice the PRODUCT of this gospel. The Lord intends for this experience to remind each of them that heaven is more than worth the cross. So too for us, the Lord intends us to meditate frequently on heaven in such a way that we are encouraged to accept the struggle in order to get there.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS Monday: Daniel 9:4-10 Luke 6:36-38 Tuesday: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 Matthew 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jeremiah 18:18-20 Matthew 20:17-28 Thursday: Jeremiah 17:5-10 Luke 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28 Matthew 21:33-46 Saturday: Micah 7:14-15; 18-20 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

SACREMENTAL BLESSINGS: CONGRATULATIONS to Russell, Sr. and Barbara Colbert who celebrated their 67

th wedding anniversary on February 28

th. We

pray that their union of love and devotion to both God and each other serve as an example to other couples.

BLESSINGS upon Tyson and Meadow Graham who were baptized into the family of Jesus Christ on March 1

st. God

bless them in their journey of faith guided by their parents.

Stewardship Report: Feb. 29—March 6, 2020

Budgeted Tithes: Feb. 29—March 6 $15,769

Actual Tithes Received: Feb. 29—March 6 $16,802

SECOND SUND AY OF LENT

Youth Ministry News Nicki Gebrehiwot, Director of Youth Ministry

202-546-1885 ext. 25 (voicemail) youthdirector@hcscchurch.org

HCSC Young Adult Ministry

Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church 1357 East Capitol Street, SE, WDC 20003

202-546-1885 www.hcscchurch.org Rev. Msgr. Charles Pope, Pastor

To learn more about our parish community or if you are interested in joining, contact us at: hcscstaff@hcscchurch.org or 202-546-1885.

Mass Schedule: Monday thru Friday at 7am (Chapel) Saturday 8am (Chapel), 4:30pm (Vigil); Sunday 8am, 11am, and 7pm

Office Hours: Mon, Tues, and Fri, 9am—8pm; Wed and Thurs, 9am—5pm; Sat, 9am—1pm; and, Sun, 9am—2pm. For information on sacraments and funerals call the rectory office.

Pastor’s Media Links: MSGRPOPE.com

HCSC App: myParishapp.com

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YOUTH SUNDAY THIS WEEK: Every second Sunday we celebrate our parish youth at the 11AM mass. All youth are invited to come sit together.

What Are You Doing For Lent?

During Lent, you are invited to renew your relationship with the Lord through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Every parish in

the Archdiocese of Washington will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday evenings. Here at HCSC confessions will be heard from 6:30—7:15PM. Visit: theLightisON.org to find other church times.

LENTEN HOLY HOUR and STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held throughout Lent every Friday in the church with Holy Hour at 6PM followed by Stations of the Cross at 7PM. On March 13th the Stations will be led by the Social Concerns, the Sodality, and the Women’s Ministries. Come walk with Jesus on his journey to Calvary.

LENTEN SOUP & SCRIPTURE w/MSGR. POPE is every Wednesday evening during Lent in the rectory basement through April 1

st. This year’s theme, “Lord,

Help Me to Hold Out Until My Change Come” will explore biblical stories of deliverance and conversion. A light meal will be served at 6:30PM and instruction will start at 7:15PM. All are welcome.

ADDITIONAL LENTEN RESOURCES: Become familiar with the practices of our faith and the beauty of this time of reflection and devotion by visiting the following websites:

U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB)—www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/index.cfm The Catholic Apostolate Center (Washington, DC) https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org

YOUTH GOOD FRIDAY PASSION PAGEANT: Calling all youth actors!!! Our Youth Ministry will host a presentation of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday (April 10

th ) at

7PM. Parents are also needed. If you ’d like to participate please contact the Youth Director.

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY meets Mondays at 8PM in the rectory. Join other young adults with Msgr. Pope in the discussion of scripture. We are studying the Book of Genesis. Come and meet other young adults!

LENTEN THEOLOGY ON TAP: “PRAYING LIKE THE SAINTS” discussion led by Fr. Robert Kilner, March 10

th

from 6—8PM at 1214—18th

St., NW, Suite B, WDC 20036. All are welcome! Catholic or not! Bring your friends and meet other young professionals for Happy Hour specials from 6-7PM with didscussion starting at 7PM! Can't make it? Follow along for live video on our Facebook page and on twitter using #totDC.

“NEXT UP” LENTEN REVIVAL SERIES—featuring Richard Lane, internationally renowned Catholic evangelist. “Are you ready to answer God’s Call? Do you know God’s plan for your future?” Come to the revival Mon—Thur, March 9-12 at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 3800 Ely Place, SE, starting 7PM. See flyer in rear.

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE: HCSC Social Concerns Ministry in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Washington and Catholic Charities will hold a food drive for local food pantries. Instructions will be given the weekend of March 14-15 for contributions to be returned the next weekend.

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOOD MANAGER TRAINING: This course is on food safety regulations and appropriate staff hygiene for any event where food is offered for sale or prepared for a sizeable group. Sponsored by PROMETRIC, Sat., March 21st, 10AM—1PM, in the HCSC rectory basement. COST: $125 per person. For more information, contact Bertha Colbert (301-567-9786) or Earlene Capers (301-910-1763).

LENTEN FISH FRY at St. Luke Catholic Church, 4925 East Capitol St., SE, March 13th and 27th. Menu ranges from $12 dinner to $8 sandwich, including sides, desserts and drinks. See flyer on

bulletin board in the vestibule for full menu. Call 202-584-8322.