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Mass Times ~ Presider Schedule Saturday Vigil, August 27 5:30 p.m. ~ Father D’Silva

Saturday, September 3 ~ Father O

Sunday, August 28 7:30 a.m. ~ Father D’Silva 9:00 a.m.* ~ Father Regis 10:30 a.m.** ~ Father Ron 12:30 p.m. ~ Father Alec 5:30 p.m. ~ Father O

Sunday, September 4 ~ Father Alec ~ Father O ~ Father Regis ~ Father Ron ~ Father D’Silva

*American Sign Language interpreted Mass **The 10:30 Gym Mass is not scheduled during the summer months. 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 4 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. *No adoration on federal holidays

Inside This Issue • August 28, 2016 Blessed Sacrament Young Family Ministry • 2 Call for Catechism Volunteers • 3 That Man Is You • 3 Adult Faith Formation Bible Studies • 5 Gabriel Network Annual 5K Walk/Run • 6

Thought for the Week From Pope Francis For the week of August 28

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There is a failure to realize that only the exclusive and indissoluble union between a man and a woman has a plenary role to play in society as a stable commitment that bears fruit in new life. We need to acknowledge the great variety of family situations that can offer a certain stability, but de facto or same-sex unions, for example, may not simply be equated with marriage. No union that is temporary or closed to the transmission of life can ensure the future of society (The Joy of Love, 52).

Every Week Coffee and Conversation in the Corbett Café Join fellow parishioners at the Corbett Café, Apartment 1 of the Chevy Chase Apartments next to the church every Thursday after the 8 a.m. Mass for coffee and conversation.

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastoral Staff Rev. Ronald A. Potts, Pastor • [email protected] Rev. Alec Scott, Parochial Vicar • [email protected] Rev. Msgr. Maurice V. O’Connell, Retired Priest • [email protected] Rev. Percival L. D’Silva, Retired Priest • [email protected] Deacon Kenneth Angell • [email protected] Deacon Donald Mays • [email protected] Assistants on Weekends Rev. Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap, Catholic University

Duffy Parish Center Main Office 202.966.6575 (Monday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) In an Emergency 202.966.6575, Ext. 3988 (to page priest on duty) Facilities 202.449.4610 Pius X Library 202.449.3974 Ray Manning Adult Center 202.363.4512 Mr. John Navolio, Business Manager 202.449.3984, [email protected] Mr. Jay Rader, Director of Liturgy and Music 202.449.3981, [email protected] Ms. Michelle Balch, Director of Religious Education 202.449.3989, [email protected] Ms. Rosalie Days, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator 202.449.4618, [email protected] Ms. Casey Armand, Youth Minister 202.449.3985, [email protected] Mrs. Patricia Kavanaugh, Social Concerns Minister 202.449.3987, [email protected] (Office open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and by appointment) Ms. Emma Voelzke, Special Needs Coordinator 202.449.3990, [email protected] Ms. Kathy Gillespie, Director of CYO 202.449.3972, [email protected]

Blessed Sacrament School Mr. Chris Kelly, Principal 202.966.6682, [email protected] Ms. Nancy Ryan, Director of Admissions 202.966.6682, Ext. 6110, [email protected]

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 requirements and procedures, visit: www.blessedsacramentdc.org/ sacraments-rites 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 & Homebound • If you or someone you know is hospitalized or homebound and would like a priest to visit, contact the parish office at 202.966.6575. 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 • Hard Deadline: Mondays @ 9 a.m. Send to: [email protected]. Submissions received after deadline will be pushed to the following week. Newsletter Content • [email protected] Website Postings • [email protected] 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, Duffy parish center. Inclement Weather Policy • The parish center/office follows Montgomery County Schools for delays and closings. All evening activities are cancelled those days the schools are closed.

Pastor’s Column • August 28 Our first reading is taken from the Book of Sirach. It is a book of instruction and wisdom which is filled with maxims that must guide the daily living out of a well-ordered and fruitful life. It is a journal of the spiritual road in which Ben Sirach has gathered the fruits of his experience and meditation on scripture. The author considers humility to be the foundation of wisdom. The humble person is better loved than a rich benefactor, who may be valued for his work, but finds little affection, especially if that person is not “meek and humble of heart.” The humble take their proper place with respect to God. They find their true grandeur, and thus greater openness to new gifts and grace whereas the proud are too full of themselves. We read our fourth and final passage from the Letter to the Hebrews for this year. The author of this letter underscores the importance of the new spiritual relationship established by Christ for His disciples. God manifested Himself to the Israelites through fire, cloud, thunder, etc. With Jesus, “the mediator of the new covenant,” the whole situation and resultant relationship with God is radically transformed. One comes to Him without having to face terrifying manifestations. Fear has given way to joy that can only lead to an unrestrained yet humble generosity. In today’s passage from Luke’s Gospel, Jesus enters the Pharisee’s home to have dinner. Jesus observes the guests choosing the best seats and uses this opportunity to tell a parable about a wedding feast. The purpose of the parable is to teach humility. Jesus says, “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1568 The Blind Leading the Blind (detail) but the one who humbles Source: liturgy.slu.edu himself will be exalted.” Jesus then turns to the host who had invited Him and gives an instruction on welcoming others. Jesus, who reveals the Father, makes Himself, without reservation, without waiting for anything in return, the friend of the weak, the poor, the disinherited, the sick who need a doctor, even if they are filled with earthly goods; He does so to the point of giving His life. He calls us to see His face in the faces of our sisters and brothers and respond to them as if He were standing in front of us. God bless you, Father Ron Blessed Sacrament Young Family Ministry Having a new or young child can sometimes make a parent feel isolated. The Blessed Sacrament Young Family Ministry is a group to help connect families with children between ages newborn and 5 years old and bring together the young families of the parish who share a common faith, values, schedule and demands on their attention. Please join us for our first annual meeting on Sunday, September 11 after the 10:30 a.m. Masses in the Auditorium. Please join us to be a part of forming the mission of this group and meet other young families in the community. If you have any questions, please contact Anthony and Elizabeth Angelo at [email protected].

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Faith Formation

Question for the Week Week of August 28: God asks us to do for others without hope of repayment. This past week, what did you do for someone else for which you won’t be repaid? Who are the people most in need of your generosity? (Source:http://lifelongcatechesis.osv.com)

2016-17 Catechist / Aide Signup Information & 2016-17 School of Religion Enrollment for Children: Have you ever consider becoming a Catechist or helping assist as an aide or a volunteer? If you’d like to volunteer as a Teacher or an Aide, please email [email protected] and visit the online registration link on our Blessed Sacrament website, http://www.blessedsacramentdc.org/school-of-religion/ The 2016-17 Teacher/Aide Sign up From link: https://blessedsacramentdc.wufoo.com/forms/z1v8v0l30ctixyu/ Current enrollment for children for the 2016-17 School of Religion year is also currently available online at: http://www.blessedsacramentdc.org/school-of-religion/ The Importance of Catechizing Our Children “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. And these words which I command you this day shall be upon your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. And you shall bind them as a sign upon your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” - Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (RSV) Sanctuary Sodality News There will be a meeting of the executive board members and unit presidents on Thursday, September 1 following the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the parish center main meeting room. Light fare will be provided. All units are asked to send a representative for important updates about the Bazaar and October Dinner. The first general meeting of the year will be held in October. Watch for more information about the annual opening Mass and dinner October 6, 2016. Call for Coffee and Doughnut Volunteers Our parish is seeking volunteers to run our monthly coffee and doughnut gathering after the 10:30 a.m. Mass beginning October 2016, the first Sunday of every month through May 2017. If you would like to take part, please contact Angela Marchese, [email protected]

Faith in the Marketplace Blessed Sacrament’s monthly First Friday gathering of men to discover how others live and practice their professions and faith in the marketplace is on Friday, September 9, after the 6:30 a.m. Mass. Our speaker is Laurance Alvarado, co-founder of Othon Group International (management-consulting) and of Claris, a data analytics and software firm focused on health care delivery, where he also is the CEO. He has more than three decades of senior management experience with development and restructuring organizations in the private and public sectors in the USA and overseas. Please join us for this important discussion and also discover myriad ways our faith is tested and at work in the marketplace. For more info, contact Timothy Gorman: timothy. [email protected]

Starting September 17: That Man Is You (TMIY) Blessed Sacrament is offering That Man Is You (TMIY), a parish program for men interested in refreshing their spiritual life. It has already brought a new vitality to a number of area parishes. TMIY participation is a real challenge. Men will meet at 6:15 a.m. on 13 consecutive Saturday mornings in the School Auditorium: 6:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast 6:30 a.m. Video Presentation 7:00 a.m. Small Group Discussion 7:45 a.m. Conclusion TMIY offers a Catholic response to the vacuum of authentic male leadership in the modern world. It is an opportunity to develop and deepen friendships with other parishioners. More importantly, TMIY is a practical way to more fully integrate your faith with your daily life, whether at work or in the family. To register, go to blessedsacramentdc.org and check the TMIY listing under “News and Announcements” or contact John Mueller: [email protected]

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include our sick in your prayers that they may experience healing and comfort

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Daniel Ortman Sandra Sheppard Nelly Turner Violeta Turner Hope Elena Katz-Zogby

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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Visit Your Parish Library What Are the Magazines Saying? “China’s Christian Future,” by Yu Jie, First Things, August/September 2016: 49–54. Surprising to many is the growth of Christianity in China: seventy years after the Communist party founded the People’s Republic of China, the number of Christians has grown from half a million to more than sixty million and may top 200 million by 2030. This fascinating article describes the tenacity of Christians in the face of televised ‘confessions’, church demolitions to reduce the influence of Christians, and a drive by the Xi administration to end ‘overly popular’ religious activities, mentioning one religion, Christianity, and one symbol, the cross. The author describes the harrowing experiences he and his wife underwent before coming to the U.S. as well as analyzing the ways in which democracy is alive in church communities. “Dorothy Day: Model of Mercy,” by Robert Ellsberg, St. Anthony Messenger, August 2016: 26–30. The author as editor of The Catholic Worker from 1976-1978 worked with Dorothy Day, and has edited two books of her letters and selected writing. The cause for Day’s canonization has progressed as the archdiocese of New York begins to interview 52 witnesses to her life and to study her published works. ‘[I]t would be hard to think of another American Catholic… pointing exactly to towards the agenda that Pope Francis has outlined for the Church in the 21st century,’ Ellsberg writes. However, Day had her share of hard criticism: traitor, heretic, subversive, Communist. The article traces the common links of Pope Francis and Dorothy Day which led to his mention of her before Congress. “A Force for Radio Preservation,” by Christopher H. Sterling, Library of Congress Magazine, July/August 2016: 10–21. Radio broadcasting reflects much of America’s past. As a result, the National Recording Preservation Board (NRPB) at the Library of Congress works to ensure that history and culture are captured and preserved for generations to come. It’s a network of federal and academic groups and partners with NPR, the Newseum, and others. This article is one of several highlighting how this is done and some famous broadcasts, such as when Wilt Chamberlain smashed an NBA record in 1962 by scoring 100 points in a single game or Roosevelt’s address to the nation during the Depression, or the landing of Allied troops on Normandy beaches. All the magazines mentioned are in the library on the 2nd floor of the parish center. For more info, call 202.449.3974.

This Month Poor Box Donations Poor Box donations in August will benefit the Washington English Center, which offers English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship preparation, and basic computer classes to low-income adult immigrants. Contributions will go toward scholarships for those students who cannot afford the school’s minimal fees.

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 202.363.5069. Summer Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Closed Closed 11:30am ~ Strong Seniors Strength & Balance 12:30pm ~ Watercolor Art Bridge for Bridge Lovers Closed

Chimes Chatter Can we state with certainty that we actually heard our chimes ring when near Church? Were we tuned-out? Inattentive? Or were the chimes on temporary suppression for repairs? A parishioner recently recounted that a new neighbor (in vicinity of the bell tower) remarked how lovely were the sounds of our chimes for the first week moving into their new house. However, after that fascination faded, the neighbor maintained they no longer “heard” the chimes, but alas, the Photo by Joe Bozik chimes were pealing! So what is it about this phenomenon of being “tuned-out”? Have you also observed on occasion you were certain you did not hear that last hour strike, but knew it must have tolled? Well nine times out of ten, the chimes were pealing, but we often seem to be engrossed in deep thought, concentrated prayer, focused conversation, etc. Welcome to the world phenomenon of brain stimulus overload concept. We purportedly have a finite capacity to process information, so when an overload of input occurs (during our deep conversation, concentrated prayer, etc), our brain reacts by sorting the information and shutting out those unessential stimuli. The chief focus of attention will be directed towards important stimuli, and information which are not so important will be looked over. Some of us are able to zone-out extemporaneous noise or distractions well, and accomplish reading a book on a noisy subway, or studying in a bustling cafeteria, or playing a video game while not realizing dinner “calls” (and the chimes just pealed unbeknownst to us); while many others require quiet spaces and minimal disturbances for reading, studying and concentrating. Regardless of the miscellaneous stimuli that permeates your everyday, if you desire more information about volunteering and “tuning-in” to the chimes, contact us - [email protected]

Sponsor Of The Week We would like to thank Petals & Paths for placing an ad in our weekly bulletin.

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Adult Faith Formation

Outreach

An Engaging 8-Part Study Featuring Jeff Cavins

This study will be offered at Blessed Sacrament in the school Location auditorium Date, on Times, Wednesday evenings, September 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 7-9 p.m. Register online at www.ascensionpress.com. Your registration includes the student materials, and the ability to stream the study videos online at your convenience. For more his study provides the easiest way to understand information, Cost/Registration contact Ceil Malphrus at [email protected] or the Bible. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Mary Donovan at [email protected]. makes the complex simple. It helps you uncover the

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story woven throughout Scripture, so that you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it’s all about. The Bible is a story about the Father’s unfailing love for you, a love that you are

Wednesday Morning Bible Study Resumes September 14 For More Information now called to share with others. New member Maryanne Kane says,“ Having recently retired from “The effect on my parishioners has been a law practice, I was seeking intellectual stimulation and spiritual wonderful: a deeper love for Christ, a deeper renewal in a welcoming, convenient setting.” She found both in the experience with the sacraments, and continued Bread, Book and Brethren (BBB)Wednesday format: love for the Scriptures.” —Fr. Becker, Minnesota

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Coffee, snacks and fellowship Visit BibleStudyForCatholics.com to learn more. Structured small group discussions Lecturer or Little Rock Study DVD

BBB draws on the rich lode of Scripture scholars in the greater D.C. area, and currently some Jewish scholars, to elucidate our continuing study of Isaiah. Newcomers are welcome in the Parish Center main level meeting any time, but especially at the Wednesday, September 14th opening and the 21st to try out the BBB format. Cost of membership is $40 per semester for books and material. For more information call Nan Levine at 202.244.7691 or email [email protected].

School Supply Collection for St. Thomas More School The next time you see an ad for school supplies on sale, please consider purchasing school items for a child in need at St. Thomas More, The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament’s “Sister School/ Parish” in Southeast DC. The school children need Construction Paper, Scissors, Glue Sticks, Binders, Notebooks, Pens, Pencils, Crayons, Colored Markers and Highlighters. The Annual School Supply Collection is scheduled for Masses the weekend of September 17 and 18. Volunteers will be on hand outside of church entrances to collect the school supply donations. Supplies may also be dropped off in containers in the Blessed Sacrament School Office when school begins on August 29. If you are a student in need of “Service Hours”, please contact Pat Kavanaugh in the Social Concerns Office to volunteer to collect supplies at one or more of the Masses, pkavanaugh@ blessedsacramentdc.org or 202.449.3987.

Christian Family Movement Ministry From 2009-2015, 57% of mass shootings where four or more were murdered were by intimate partners or family.* A Prayer For Help In Ending Violence 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. *Citation: Everytown

A Catholic Women’s Bible Study is coming to Blessed Sacrament parish this Fall! Please join other women of all ages as we encounter Christ personally through the pages of the Bible. Open the study guides, get ready to learn, laugh, lighten your load, and find peace! No previous experience is necessary. Come as you are! Our 2016 course offering is: “Opening Your Heart: Walking with Purpose 101” and begins September 27, every Tuesday morning from 8:45-10:45 a.m. Registration is available on the parish website. For more information, please contact Pam Kelly at pamelagkelly@ gmail.com/202.320.3340 or Jennifer Patterson at jenpatter@aol. com/202.302.0391. We look forward to seeing you there!

Did You Know?? Did you know the Executive Committee of the Disabilities Ministry is looking for new members and leadership? Want to be involved in a vital part of our parish life while making sure that all members of the body of Christ are accepted, celebrated and included? We want you!! No prior experience with the ministry is required. Contact [email protected] for more details!

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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time From the Community Archbishop Carroll High School Class Reunion of 1956 The 60th reunion of the Carroll Class of ’56 is on Saturday, September 10, at the Washington, DC, school, which was the first integrated Catholic archdiocesan high school in the United States. Events for the school’s second graduation class include a Memorial Mass for deceased classmates and faculty and a reception and banquet. If you know a Carroll ’56 class member please have him contact Tim Gorman 301.657.3222 or timothy. [email protected] All You Can Eat Crab Feast Our crab feast will be held on Sunday, September 11th from 2-5pm. All you can eat crabs, fried chicken, hamburgers & hotdogs, corn on the cob, cole slaw, potato salad and our famous cookies. There will also be live music, hayrides, and a 50/50 raffle. Check out www.loyolaonthepotomac.com or contact Lisa White at 301.392.0819 or [email protected]. Ticket Price before September 1st - Adult tickets $50 ● Children 12 and under $35 Hope to see you there! Mercy Health Clinic’s 2016 Golf Classic Mercy Health Clinic in Gaithersburg, MD will hold its 13th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 19, at Manor Country Club in Rockville, MD. Experience an 18-hole tournament complete with special contests, great food, beverages and company. Lunch, a player gift, chances for tee prizes, a cocktail reception and an awards buffet dinner are all part of the day for golfers. Go to www. mercyhealthclinic.org/golf to learn more about the tournament and to register. For further information, contact Marie Wood at [email protected] or 301.706.9498. Natural Family Planning Introductory Class Introductory classes on the Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning will be offered Tuesday, September 20, at 8 p.m. in the Library of Our Lady of Lourdes School, 7500 Pearl Street, Bethesda, MD 20814. Parking is available in the church lot across from the school. Enter via the handicap walk to the right of the Rectory entrance. There is no fee for this class but a one time donation of $25 is welcome. Follow-up appointments are arranged individually and are available as long as needed to understand and follow the Billings Method. Call Sr. Hanna Klaus, M.D. at 301.897.9323 or email [email protected] to reserve a place.

Gabriel Network 2016 Annual 5K Run/Walk When: Saturday, September 24 at 8AM Where: Columbia, MD (9200 Rustling Leaf) Why: Fun, Exercise, Food, Games, Prizes, Helping Homeless Moms and Babies How: Register right now at www.gabrielnetwork.org/events Annual Lebanese Festival September 17 Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church is happy to announce its 2016 Annual Lebanese Festival which takes place on Saturday, September 17, from noon until 11:00 p.m. It is a great family event with fun activities for all ages including music, dancing, dabke (traditional group dance), traditional Lebanese food and an exciting children’s program. 7142 Alaska Ave N.W., Washington, D.C.

6th Annual Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference Continue in the Holy Father’s Jubilee Year of Mercy with a retreat weekend October 7-9 at Mount St. Mary’s University! Weekend includes Mass with Archbishop William E. Lori, talks with Sr. Tracey Matthia Dugas and Fr. Chris Alar, live praise and worship music, and a wine and cheese social. For women 18 and older. Cost: $75 or $60 for Saturday only. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. More info at www.marylandcatholicwomen.com The Centering Prayer Introductory Program Workshop You are invited to experience a meditation practice rooted in the Christian tradition, which can be integrated in your daily lives. The workshop will be held on Saturday, September 24, from 9:00am3:30pm at Annunication Catholic Church, 3810 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC. Register online at http://comwcp.org or mail checks to: Contemplative Outreach of MD, 5311 Mohican Rd., Bethesda, MD 20816. Spiritual Exercises Weekends in Bethesda, MD You don’t have to travel far to get away. Plan a vacation with Christ! Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center offers silent retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Spiritual Exercises for Women Sep 9-11: 3-day retreat / $190 per person Oct 13-16: 4-day retreat / $275 per person Dec 2-4: 3-day retreat / $190 per person Spiritual Exercises for Men Sep 29-Oct 2: 4-day retreat/ $275 per person Nov 4-6: 3-day retreat / $190 per person Spiritual Exercises for High School Girls Dec 2-4: 3-day retreat / $150 per person Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center offers silent retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Located at 7007 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD. To register for these or other upcoming retreats: www.ourladyofbethesda.org, or 301.365.0612. Our Lady of Lourdes Class Reunion of 1966 The Our Lady of Lourdes Class of 1966 is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their graduation on Saturday, October 22nd. More detailed information on the day’s events will be forthcoming. Please save the date! Send your contact information to Vince Crivella: [email protected]. If you are in contact with any of your classmates from 1966, please also forward their contact info to Vince. Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) of DC is an organization of Irish Catholic women. We work to promote our faith and heritage through Catholic action, fellowship and charity. We are looking for new members. Please email Maria Humphries at [email protected] or call 301.717.8605.

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