Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 30, 2020 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church

Web Site: www.olphsedc.com Email: info@olphdc.com

PARISH STAFF Very Rev. Michael L. Thompson, SSJ, Pastor Deacons: Ira Chase, Thomas Jones, and Timothy Tilghman

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Bernice Waller

Director of Religious Education: Ms. Cynthia Battle Pastoral Council Chair: Ms. Aletcia Whren

Phone: 202-678-4999 Email: cdbattle@yahoo.com Phone 202-246-1960 Email: aletciawhren@gmail.com

Finance Council Chair: Mrs. Bonita Boulware Ministers of Music: Mr. Rawn Harbor, Director Phone 301-758-3768 Email: bhboul@aol.com Mr. Dehrric Richburg, Mr. George Stewart, Ms. Debra Tidwell, Ms. Melanie Cobb

Newcomers & Visitors: Welcome to “The Church on the Hill”!

Thank you for worshipping with us today. May you be blessed with hope, joy, love and peace while here! Should you want to join our parish family please contact a Minister of Hospitality, Priest,

or call the Rectory. Again, Welcome!

Josephite Fathers and Brothers

1600 Morris Road, SE Washington, DC 20020 Phone: 202-678-4999 Fax 202-610-3189

Emergency Telephone Number: 409-963-5633

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Mass Intentions are available for the faithful departed and the needs of the living. In addition, every weekend one Mass is offered for the parishioners of our parish. Call the office to request a Mass intention. An offering of $10 is suggested.

Memorials are noted by: † Indicates Deceased

BD means Birthday AD means Anniversary of Death

Sunday (30th) 10:00 am For the People of OLPH Monday (31st)

8:00 am †BD Lenora Sullivan

By Lucie G. Shepherd Tuesday (1st) 8:00 am Delores C. Calhoun By Gloria A. Lessington Wednesday (2nd) Thursday (3rd) 8:00 am Rev. Sidney O. Speaks By Gloria A. Lessington Friday (4th)

8:00 am †BD Lauretta Sullivan

By Gladys Reid Sunday (6th) 10:00 am For the People of OLPH

23rd

Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 6, 2020

1st Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Responsorial Psalm 95:1-2,6-9

Song of praise to God, our salvation. 2nd Reading: Romans 13:8-10

Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:15-20

OLPH History, Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Core Values

Matthew 28:18-20: The Commissioning of the Disciples

Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go,

therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of

the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always,

until the end of the age.”

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish has a rich, black cultural history. From its formation in 1920, the Black

Catholics of Anacostia contributed to its development and growth through their sacrifices of time, talent, skills and funds to provide a parish plant of their own. Thus, the

uniqueness of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish places it in a leadership position to interact with other Black and non-

black parishes in utilizing the gifts of Black spirituality through music, dance, education, and special action.

MISSION STATEMENT: We, the people, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, therefore, acknowledge that our Pastoral Mission is to proclaim Christ and teach the “Good News”, to worship and bear witness in the community, to love and serve as Jesus commanded, and to preserve and share our rich Black heritage.

VISION STATEMENT: “A Roman Catholic church that is actively visible in the Community, shares its spirituality through fellowship, and is committed to serving God.”

CORE VALUES BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS: We will always speak the truth, respect the opinions and roles of all parishioners, and value each person, always maintaining Christian charity in all of our actions.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH: We will seek to increase the understanding of our Catholic faith and expand our spiritual growth by participating in and supporting charitable and spiritual activities, in addition to attending Mass.

STEWARDSHIP: We will become involved in church activities and commit our time, talent and treasures.

INCLUSION: We will be open and inviting by extending ourselves to all by sharing in our parish life; thereby, reaffirming our vision of being actively visible in the community.

LEGACY: We will preserve our rich Black cultural history by respecting the past, continuing in service and faith in the present, and committing to the future of OLPH.

Quote for the Week

"Don't let your past or your future deny you your present! The Gifts: PEACE, LOVE &

HAPPINESS!"

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CH: Church CHG: Church Grounds REC: Rectory 1P/3P: First/Third Portable Building PR: Panorama Room PRF(S)(G): Panorama Room Field (Stage) (Grounds) WSG: Washington School for Girls

Sunday, August 30th: 10:00 am Mass

Jesus teaches us about Self-Denial. The spirit of self-denial is heard in his words, “not as I will, but as you will.” Jesus came from heaven to earth, not to do his will but the will of the Father. Through his death he was showing us the real meaning of self-denial. Another example of self-denial is displayed by Mary. Informed that she would give birth to the Savior of the world she responded, “I am the Lord's servant ... may it be to me as you have said.” In these words, Mary echoes the sentiments of the Lord's Prayer, “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

Thursday, September 3rd: Memorial: St. Gregory the Great, also called Saint Gregory I, (born c. 540, Rome [Italy]—died March 12, 604, Rome; Western feast day, September 3 [formerly March 12, still observed in the East]), pope from 590 to 604, reformer and excellent administrator, “founder” of the medieval papacy, which exercised both secular and spiritual power. His epithet “the Great” reflects his status as a writer as well as a ruler. As the fourth and final of the traditional Latin Fathers of the Church, Gregory was the first exponent of a truly medieval, sacramental spirituality.

10:30 am LOC Food Pantry – 3P Sunday, September 6th: 10:00 am Mass

Masses Will Be Live-Streamed

On the OLPH Website or go to

https://facebook.com/OurLadyofPerpetualHelp.DC

Sunday 10:00 am

Monday-Friday 8:00 am A Prayer That Can Be Offered At Communion:

“My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there, and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be

separated from you. Amen.”

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Please contact the parish office to update your record with any name changes, address

changes, new email address or new phone numbers or with any additions to the family.

If you have a family member listed as a dependent and they are now married or self-sufficient please let us know as they need to

register on their own.

The greatest gifts we can give to each other,

is to pray for one another. 8:00 am Weekday Masses are available for you to offer prayers for your family, friends and yourself.

Contact the Rectory for available dates. If you previously requested a date on Saturday or

Sunday, your date will be moved to the closest day.

Remember ALL Sunday Masses are offered

For the People of OLPH.

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Until We Can Meet Again! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Collections last week: $3,400.00

Many thanks to all OLPH parishioners for sending in your tithes and offerings. You may continue to remit

your offerings via mail (Attention Mrs. Waller), pay on-line, or dropped off at the office. Your continued support

of our parish is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Peter was expecting a Messiah that would carry out a different plan than the one Jesus had explained. Jesus was indeed the Messiah, but his life and death would show a different

understanding of what it means to be the Messiah. We too have expectations of God

and our own ideas about what we think God ought to be doing in our world. Like Peter we may risk limiting our image of God by

thinking only in human ways. God’s plan is always more than we can ever imagine. As you gather as a family, talk about what we expect God to be doing in our world and in our family life. Then read today’s Gospel,

Matthew 16:21-27. Why do you think Peter was so upset by what Jesus was saying?

Notice how Jesus reprimands Peter. Do we sometimes forget to let God be God for us? That is, do we sometimes get discouraged

because God doesn’t act in our world in the ways that we expect? Pray together that

your family will remember that God is always working for the world’s salvation

in ways that are beyond our human imaginings. Conclude by praying together today’s Psalm, Psalm 63.

A Prayer To Help Those In Need This Week:

May all of our family members and friends who need a miracle this week,

be blessed. May whoever has had a bad week face this new week

with hope in their heart. May all of those who have had heavy burdens

have their load lightened and the opportunity to enjoy this week!

Amen.

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-Life Is Too Short- Grudges are a waste of perfect

happiness. Laugh when you can, apologize when you should and let

go of what you can’t change!

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August 31st Dianna Hill (September) 3rd Jaden Harris 5th Sidney O. Speaks, III Fran Thomas 7th Ronald Jackson 8th Cynthia Salter-Stith 11th Joyce Miller 12th Ronald A. Gray 13th Ashley Brown 14th Betty Swammy 16th Eric Wheeler

PARISHIONER TIDBITS

What is intercessory prayer? Intercessory prayer is

where we make requests to God on behalf of other people.

Who should we pray for? The bible exhorts us to

intercede for all types of groups and people: church leaders, those in authority (managers, politicians, and anyone in a position of power in society); those who are ill; family and friends; enemies and those who mistreat or persecute us; all people should be prayed for.

ENTERING THE HOSPITAL? Parishioners planning to enter the hospital are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to admission. Because of privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify parishes of a parishioner’s stay. Please notify the Rectory of the name of person, hospital and room number, also when the person returns home.

HOMEBOUND, **HOSPITALS and/or *NURSING/REHAB

Nettie Biscoe, *Sonnie Boulware, John Brown, Lorraine Brown, Shelia Conway, Roberta Dade-Young, Agnes Dua, *Cordella Gough, Elease Gravett, *Michael Holley, Ruth Holt, Hilda Kearney, *Geraldine Lee, Marie Lucas, Vincent Matthews, Antoinette Reese, and Kobe Williams.

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Evelyn Akoto Elizabeth Moeller Louis Carter Marcia Marlene Oliver Margo Cooke Mattie O’Neal Toni Gaines Deidre Dorsey Point LaShawn Gaines Amy Scroggins Karin Joy Hodge Eric Scroggins James Jackson Nicole Shaw

Jessica King Bernadette Waters Earline Wilkinson

Prayer for Strength and Faith In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Dear Lord, see us through these hard times. In these troubling times, we are filled with unspeakable fears. We reach out our hands to you now, and ask you to walk beside us. We

cannot carry all our burdens but we know you can. Please help us hold on strong through the trials and

storms. Help us hold on to our faith in even the darkest hour. Stay with us Lord and show us Your way. In your

love and Holy Spirit we pray. Amen.

Lee & Joanne Scott 38th on August 29th Bryant and Angela Bethea 7th on September 7th

Lawrence and Jacqueline Ford 57th on September 13th Frederick and Ruth Elliott 52nd on September 14th Jessie and Bridget Gotay 26th on September 15th

Gregory and Courtney Jackson 4th on September 17th Bruce and JoAnn Younger 27th on September 18th

Paul and Beverly Minor 33rd on September 19th Wayne and Yuneek Johnson 28th on September 26th

Allen and Kayona Dade 22nd on September 27th

FRIENDLY REMINDER We would like to keep a current listing ONLY. Please contact Doris Savoy via email or call

the Rectory when a request to add as well as

the request to remove a name.

A Special Thank You!

Parishioner Gloria V. Moore would like to thank the parish family for their love and support during the

death of and service for her brother

Walter “Snookie” Bell.

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P A R I S H S U R V E Y

Volunteers are needed to help our parishioners who do not have

internet access or email addresses to complete the parish survey.

Your responsibilities will be:

1. Call people from your list of names

2. Find out if they have internet access

3. If they have internet access direct them to the parish website to complete

the survey.

4. If they do not have internet access complete the survey with them on line.

OLPH will provide you with:

1. A list of 25-50 names

2. A script to use

3. Copies of the survey questions

If you are interested in assisting with this important task, please contact the

rectory leaving you name, phone number and email address.

Thanking you in advance for all you do.

Peace and Love

Cynthia Battle, DRE

The Parish Survey will help to better meet our congregation’s needs!

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