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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 20, 2020 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church

Web Site: www.olphsedc.com Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected] Phone 202-246-1960 Email: [email protected] Finance Council Chair: Mrs. Bonita Boulware Ministers of Music: Mr. Rawn Harbor, Director Phone 301-758-3768 Email: [email protected] 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

Don’t be jealous with what God has given to another person. Be

happy with what God has given you – stop comparing yourself to

others. The kingdom of heaven is not about fairness but about

God’s grace!

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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 (20th) 10:00 am For the People of OLPH Monday (21st) 8:00 am St. Joseph’s Ladies’ Auxiliary No.213, KOSJI Tuesday (22nd) 8:00 am BD David Tyler By his Grandmother Earline Wilkinson Wednesday (23rd) 8:00 am BD Kelly Tucker By her Mother Doris Savoy Thursday (24th)

8:00 am †Joyce Bell Thompson

By her son Dr. Charles Bell Friday (25th) 8:00 am BD Mitchell Baylor By his Family Sunday (27th) 10:00 am For the People of OLPH

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 27, 2020

1st Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Responsorial Psalm 25:4-9

2nd Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:28-32

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

"The greater unused power in this world is the power of the Holy Spirit."


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, September 20th: 10:00 am Mass Monday, September 21st: Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist: The Catholic Church will be celebrating his life and martyrdom during the holy Mass. St. Matthew is the patron saint of accountants and bankers. He was a tax collector by trade. Tax collectors were despised by most of the people. He was called by Jesus to be one of the twelve Apostles. St. Matthew is the author of the first gospel. This gospel was written in Aramaic, which was the language of the Hebrew people. The Gospel of Matthew is referred to as the “teaching gospel”. It contains most of the parables of Jesus and the Beatitudes, which were given to us by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount. Reports of his martyrdom vary greatly. It is not known if he was burned, stoned, beheaded or killed with an ax. However, the Church considers him to be a martyr who died for the faith.

Wednesday, September 23rd: Feast day of Pio of Pietreclina. Profession: A friar, priest, stigmatist and mystic, now venerated as a saint of the Catholic Church. Beautification by Pope John Paul II on May 2, 1999; Canonization by Pope John Paul II on June 16, 2002. He was the patron Saint of Civil defense volunteers, adolescents, and stress relief.

Thursday, September 24th: 10:30 am LOC Food Pantry – 3P Saturday, September 26th: Feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian: Brothers, born in Arabia, who had become eminent for their skill in the science of medicine. Being Christians, they were filled with the spirit of charity and never took money for their services. At Egaea in Cilicia, where they lived, they enjoyed the highest esteem of the people. When the persecution under Diocletian broke out, their very prominence rendered them marked objects of persecution. Being apprehended by order of Lysias, governor of Cilicia, they underwent various torments about the year 283. They are patron saints of pharmacists.

Sunday, September 27th: 10:00 am Mass Feast of St. Vincent de Paul He is the patron saint of charities, hospitals and volunteers. He became the chaplain to the Count of Goigny and was placed in charge of the charities for the poor. This inspired him to preach missions to provide relief for the poor.

St. Vincent founded a missionary group known as the Vincentians. The priests in the Order served people primarily in small towns and villages. They had a devotion to helping the poor. Next, St. Vincent along with the help of St. Louise de Marillac, founded the Sisters of Charity. He organized the rich women in Paris to collect money for his missionary projects, including several hospitals. He also collected money for victims of war and ransomed over 1200 slaves from North Africa. The motto of St. Vincent was “God see you”. He is credited with two miracles. The first was the curing of a nun with ulcers. The second was a laywoman cured of paralysis. St. Vincent de Paul was canonized by Pope Clement XII on June 16, 1737. St. Vincent’s bones and heart are perfectly incorrupt and have been placed inside a wax figure of his body. His relics can be seen in the Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Paris.

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.”

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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Collections last week: $6,660.00

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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The workers in this parable sound very much like squabbling children, comparing what they have each

been given and making complaints to the parent. Among children there is a tendency to equate love with gifts and material things. This tendency can

devolve into a spirit of entitlement, which runs counter to the spirit of gratitude. Any effort we make to overcome this tendency, to keep love from being entwined with gifts and possessions, will enable our

children to accept completely the love that God gives freely and generously. Observe together any

tendency within your family to make comparisons. Are children sometimes heard saying that another child received a greater portion of a favorite food at dinner or dessert? Does one person complain that

a parent spends more time with one child over another? Ask if such comparisons are helpful.

Discuss together why such comparisons are made. Then read together today's Gospel, Matthew 20:1-16. Consider these questions: Why do the workers grumble? Is the landowner's assessment accurate? Unfortunately, we are sometimes like these workers

when we make the comparisons we discussed earlier. Conclude in prayer together remembering that love cannot and ought not to be measured. Sit quietly together acknowledging God's great love for

each person as individuals and for your family. Pray together today's psalm, Psalm 145, or the

Lord's Prayer.

Wear a Mask

Wash hands frequently Avoid touching your face

Cover mouth when you cough Practice social distancing

Avoid contact (touching) others Avoid non-essential travel

Clean & disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

(Listed above a few things you can do.)


20th Yvonne Boggs 22nd Lajila Quander 23rd Kelly Tucker 25th Mitchell Baylor 27th James Jackson Gabrielle Smalls 29th Earline Wilkinson Rev. George-Bede Ajuruchi, SSJ 30th Tommy Brown, Jr. Salim Franklin Barbara Gant

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.

Evelyn Akoto, Louis Carter, Margo Cooke, Toni Gaines, LaShawn Gaines, Karin Joy Hodge, James Jackson, Jessica King, Elizabeth Moeller, Marcia Marlene Oliver, Mattie O’Neal, Deidre Dorsey Point, Lois Rose, Amy Scroggins, Eric Scroggins, Nicole Shaw, Bernadette Waters, and Earline Wilkinson

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.

In your prayers remember the soul of

Brandon Rose Son of Lois Rose

(Washington School for Girls Security) Services pending at this time.

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Lord Jesus, take my hand. Lead and guide me along the way. I don’t have

all of the answers only you know, Lord. Lord Jesus, my keeper: This week grant me the ability to speak kindly, respond gently and at times, to hold my tongue.

I want my actions and reactions to please and reflect You Lord and

Your love. Amen.

At least once a day, pray as a family.

Consider this format: P-R-A-Y: Praise God for his goodness. Repent of the times you failed to love God or each other. Ask for the things you need. Yield and listen for

God’s voice.

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