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Mass Times ~ Presider Schedule Saturday Vigil, January 28 5:30 p.m. ~ Father Ron

Saturday, February 4 ~ Father O

Sunday, January 29 7:30 a.m. ~ Father Ron 9:00 a.m.* ~ Father Alec 10:30 a.m. (Church) ~ Father Regis 10:30 a.m. (Gym) ~ Father Ron 12:30 p.m. ~ Father Alec 5:30 p.m. ~ Father Jim Boccabella

Sunday, February 5 ~ Father Ron ~ Father Regis ~ Father O ~ Father Alec ~ Father Alec ~ Father Ron

*American Sign Language interpreted Mass 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 3:30 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 • January 29, 2017 Communication Workshop for Couples • 3 Blessed Sacrament Liturgical Ministers Workshop • 4 Faith in the Marketplace • 4 Save the Date: Christ Child Society Gala • 4 Fr. Jacques Philippe at Our Lady of Bethesda • 6

Thought for the Week From Pope Francis

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Let us ask the Lord to help us understand the law of love…. How much good it does us to love one another, in spite of everything…. Saint Paul’s exhortation is directed to each of us: …“Let us not grow weary in doing what is right” (Gal 6:9). [P]erhaps at this very moment we are angry with someone. At least let us say to the Lord: “Lord, I am angry with this person, with that person. I pray to you for him and for her.” To pray for a person with whom I am irritated is a beautiful step forward in love, and an act of evangelization (Joy of the Gospel, 101).

This Month Poor Box Donations Poor Box donations in January will benefit the Center for Employment Training operated by SOME (So Others Might Eat). The program aims to move people out of homelessness and poverty and into living-wage careers. Students are prepared for jobs as medical administrative assistants, electronic health records specialists, and building maintenance service technicians.

Fourth Sunday of 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] Mrs. Casey Esser, 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. Kate Ryan, 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 at noon in the chapel and 4th Sunday at 2 p.m. in the main church. For more info 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. Altar Server Program: [email protected] Eucharistic Minister Volunteers: [email protected]

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]. Newsletter Content • [email protected] Website Postings • [email protected] Facebook 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 • January 29 In our reading from the book of the Prophet Zephaniah, we see a glimpse of hope as he describes the “Day of the Lord” in dreadful detail. Where nothing seems to stop the wrath of God hope remains, “perhaps you may be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger.” The prophet stresses that God’s mercy is always ready to manifest itself for the benefit of those who seek God in justice and humility. To “seek the Lord” meant to go to the Temple and render the worship and homage that was due to Him. The prophets had a different understanding of this, it meant to live one’s life by conforming one’s behavior to the covenant. This hope is for the lowly ones, the little ones, the poor ones. They are the remnant that “shall pasture and couch their flocks with none to disturb them.” Zephaniah uses the word anawim, little ones, to signify those humble believers eager to welcome God, always ready to do His will, hoping in Him alone. The little ones will not be disappointed. Our passage from St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians addresses the rivalries and divisions among the members of the community. He challenges them to see themselves as they are a mixed bag of petty merchants, unlearned men and women— they are not of noble birth or wise in the eyes of the world. It is for this reason that God has chosen them to be His own people. Here is the proof that God’s wisdom does not conform at all with human wisdom, that salvation is an absolutely gratuitous gift from God, since those who have nothing—who are nothing in the eyes of the world—can take advantage of it. Finally, we are reminded we can boast in nothing but the Lord—everything comes from Him. In today’s passage from Matthew we find Jesus preaching the Sermon on the Mount where He gives us the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are given to us as the blueprint for Cosimo Rosselli (1482) our lives as Christians. The Sermon on the Mount We are struck by the first word of each Beatitude, “Blessed”. The term is not some future promise but is realized right here and now. To understand and accept the paradox of the Beatitudes we must turn to Jesus. It is He, the poor in spirit, the meek, the afflicted, the one who hungers and thirsts for justice, the merciful, the pure of heart, the peacemaker, the persecuted—unto death—for righteousness, the reviled one. And He is exalted at the right hand of the Father, in the glory of heaven. Therefore, those who share His life, who are identified with Him in their poverty, already share in His glory: “Blessed.” The reward is not delayed; it is already in this very identification. What remains to come is the manifestation of that bliss. This is suggested by the first Beatitude which sets the tone for the others and gives the key to their interpretation, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” This does not mean that paradise is already established here below, but that the “poor in spirit”—and those described in the other Beatitudes—already possess the means and, in some way, the title to happiness. So the Beatitudes are not on the moral but on the mystical plane. By contemplating Christ, we can understand who is happy and why. God bless you, Father Ron

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Faith Formation

Servant Leaders For Christ MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENTS Events for High School and 8th Grade teens

Purple = service events; blue = social events; green = MCYM (Montgomery County

events, with other youth ministry groups from the area. FAITHYouth&Ministries) SERVICE: On the 1st Friday of each month, all 6th8th graders are invited to come for Faith & Service nights. **NEW: Tuesday 12th: Babysitting during the Parish Forum event, 6:15pm9:15pm. RSVP ASAP, wethe will offer this service we havethen enougheat pizza, play games, We’ll attend 5:30 p.m.once Mass, volunteers. Teens and adults needed. discuss our faith, and do a service project in the Auditorium. Sunday 17th: Sports & Games with KEEN [Kids Enjoying Exercise Now: forEach children with disabilities], 9am-3pm at 9am Mass followed by night counts for Meet 2 service hours.

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“Take Time, Quality Time for Your Relationship...” says Pope Francis in Joy of Love (137). “This means being ready to listen patiently, attentively to everything the other person is saying. It requires the self-discipline of not speaking until the time is right. Instead of offering an opinion or advice, we need to be sure that we have heard everything the other person has to say.” This is exactly what the Communication Workshop for Couples offers married and engaged couples. For more information check the parish website and click on Ministries/Faith Formation/ Communication Workshop.

brunch, service 11am-3pm

5:30-8:00 p.m. on Feb 3. To RSVP, find the link on the parish website or contact Casey Esser (see below).

Saturday 23rd: Faith Night at DC United vs. New England soccer game, 2:30pm tailgate picnic & games, 5:30 soccer game [with Blessed Sacrament’s Young Catholics with Disabilities group and Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Group]

Sunday 24th: Spring Dance at St. Peter’s in Olney, 7pm-9pm, free admission.

I will be out of town, please RSVP at least one week in advance so I can put you in touch with the St. Peter’s Youth Minister.

High School EVENTS

BONFIRE NIGHT: On the 2nd Friday of every month, all high school students are invited to come for a bonfire. We’ll Saturday 14th: Cup of Joe at SHARE Warehouse, 9am-11:30am followed by lunch & social with time friends and young adults to enjoy music, dinner, gather and marshmallows. We’ll begin with 5:30 p.m. Mass in the Students submit ain permission slip for each event. church andmust follow the rectory courtyard. MAY

Adult chaperones and drivers are always needed, please get in touch!

5:30-8:00 p.m. on Feb 10 and Mar 10. To RSVP, find the For more information and to register for these events, please link on theArmand: [email protected] website or contact Casey Esser (see contact Casey 202-449-3985 below).

OTHER EVENTS: SAVE THE DATE

That Man is You: Winter/Spring Session That Man Is You (TMIY), a program for men seeking to refresh their spiritual life, started again in the school auditorium yesterday. During this winter/spring semester, men will meet from 6:15–7:15 a.m. on 13 Saturday mornings. A core team of Blessed Sacrament parishioners run the sessions. TMIY is a nationwide, transformative program that builds authentic Catholic male leadership. The winter/spring semester is an opportunity to welcome new men who may have missed TMIY when we launched last September. No worries about getting a late start. Semesters one and two are related, but largely independent of one another. Visit the parish Facebook page (BlessedSacramentDC) for more details, or contact John Mueller: [email protected] Bread, Book, And Brethren We invite parishioners to attend the morning meeting on Wednesday, February 22 when the group begins the Little Rock Scripture study, Exploring The Spirituality Of The Gospels, drawing on the enduring examples of saints both ancient and contemporary. Meeting in the Parish Center (main level) our group of 40 men and women enjoy: • Coffee and snacks following the 8:30 Mass • 9 a.m.: Structured small group discussions of the readings • 10 a.m.: A DVD or lecturer from the rich community of scripture scholars in the DC area Member Bill Finan says he finds the lectures very worthwhile, but he also commends the “groups led by facilitators who have met the day beore to develop a thoughtful approach to the scripture passage and questions, ensuring that we do not just chatter at each other.” Parishioners are welcomed to sample the proceedings. For more information call Nan Levine at 202.244.7691 or email eniko. [email protected].

TWO SKI TRIPS! Feb 4th at Seven Springs, RSVP by 2/1 Feb 11th at Whitetail, RSVP by 2/3 • Friday to Sunday, February 17-19: MOUNT 2000 at Mount St. Mary’s University (high school only) • Spring 2017 (date TBA) Sailing Trip • June 18-23, 2017: Manus Christi Service Camp • Stay tuned for dates for Vacation Bible School 2017! Students must submit a permission slip for each event held outside Blessed Sacrament. Adult chaperones and drivers are always needed, please get in touch! For more information and to register for these events, please contact Blessed Sacrament’s Youth Minister, Casey Esser: [email protected] | 202.449.3985

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

Alejandro Arce Ana Maria Arce Evelyn Childs Bart Hayft Alexa Hughes Marian Middendorf

Brett Norman Fredy H. Ortega Daniel Ortman Maria Stechschlte Nelly Turner Violeta Turner

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Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time In Our Parish ATTENTION ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS! Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 4, all liturgical minsters are invited to attend a half-day workshop in the Church and Main Level Meeting Room in the Parish Center entitled “Liturgical Spirituality”. The day will begin at 9:00 am with Morning Prayer, and will include a dynamic presentation on the particular relationship between liturgical action/ministry and a well-developed and profound underlying spirituality rooted in the rites and traditions of our sacred worship. Our moderator and presenter of the key note address will be Deacon Fritz Bauerschmidt of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. There will be time for discussion and time for liturgical ministers to meet as groups. We will close with Noonday Prayer at 12:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please mark your calendars now and kindly respond by Tuesday, January 31 to Jay Rader, Director of Music and Liturgy: [email protected]. Faith in the Marketplace–Friday, February 3 The monthly First Friday gathering of men who relate how they connect their practical business and professional experiences with their commitment to live by their tenets of faith is on Friday, February 3, after the 6:30 a.m. Mass. Speaker William Rainford is the driving force of the Archdiocese’s Catholic Charities initiative to create a cadre of 120 highly trained social workers specifically skilled to intervene with Ward 9 families to create social and economic mobility which leads to middle class status. Residents of Ward 8 are being recruited from Ward 8 to receive full- tuition scholarships for Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees. These “home-grown” social workers – named “Pope Francis Scholars” – understand their community and are highly committed to serving it. Please join us on February 3 for this important discussion and also discover myriad ways our faith is tested and at work in the marketplace. Coffee and Conversation @ the Corbett Café Every Thursday Join fellow parishioners every Thursday after the 8 a.m. Mass at Corbett Café, Apartment 1 of the Chevy Chase Apartments next to the church, for coffee and conversation.

25th Annual Blessed Sacrament School Auction

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 It is the BIGGEST fundraiser and BEST party of the year! ALL are welcome so don’t miss out! Go to the website for more information: bss.maestroweb.com How to get involved: Become a Sponsor, Become a Benefactor, Advertise, Donate, Volunteer, Attend!

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Christ Child Society Gala Saturday, February 25 Parishioners Alyssa Crilley and Polly Sturm are this year’s proud co-chairs of the Christ Child Society Gala to be held on Saturday, February 25 at Columbia Country Club. CCS Founder Mary Virginia Merrick was a Blessed Sacrament Parishioner when she founded the organization more than 125 years ago and her act of kindness has grown to more than 40 CCS chapters nationwide. What a wonderful reason to celebrate! This year’s theme: Disco Ball...You Should Be Dancing...! features Live and Silent Auctions; cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, entertainment, and dancing to your favorite tunes of the 70’s and 80’s. To receive an invitation, please contact Kara O’Brien [email protected]. Polly and Alyssa are also actively seeking program ads and donations! Please go to www.christchilddc.org, click on “Events, Gala,” then “Advertise” or “Donate.” Questions? Please contact Polly at [email protected]. Thanks in advance for whatever you can do to help make this Gala a sparkling success!

From the Archdiocese “Seek First the Kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33) Many of our parishioners have received a mailing from Cardinal Wuerl in early January. He has asked that you make a pledge to the 2017 Cardinal’s Appeal. The Cardinal’s Appeal not only funds the operations of the archdiocese, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries of our parishes. As in past years, the theme of the Appeal is, “Seek First the Kingdom of God” (Mt 6:33). As we seek first the Kingdom of God, we have the capability of helping it to be present in our lives and in the lives of those around us through our works of charity, our works of love, our works of mercy and compassion. Contributions to the Cardinal’s Appeal offers each of us the opportunity to respond to the needs of others by enabling ministries and services to touch thousands of lives throughout the Archdiocese. Please prayerfully consider a generous pledge to the 2017 Cardinal’s Appeal. 5101 Wisconsin Ave. NW

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Visit Your Parish Library The extensive body of literature devoted to the lives, personalities and historical context of the country’s presidents is reflected in the library’s collection. Biographies, letters and personal impressions create a bird’s eye view of topical interest. Abraham Lincoln, by Lord Charnwood (B L452 C37 A82) The sixteenth President was shaped by character and ideals and this biography by a British historian emphasizes how these attributes affected, for example, the course of the Civil War and the slow progress in the emancipation of slaves. The first section of the book describes the nation in Lincoln’s youth and is followed by his early career. His direct and simple oratory won over many (p. 157) and the book gains momentum in the great dramas that followed his nomination for the presidency and the achievements that followed. Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy, by Jacqueline Kennedy, includes 8 compact discs, (973.9 K38 H62). A foreword by Caroline Kennedy explains the background of these seven conversations between Mrs. Kennedy and Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. They cover events ranging from the 1950s to the presidential campaign of 1964 including much omitted from standard biographies. Their interest lies in the details of daily life and the vignettes of many who impacted the lives of JFK and those close to him. The Spiritual Journey of George Washington, by Janice T. Connell (973.4 C762 S48). Years before he became the first president a youthful Major George Washington kept a journal which “thrilled readers in the colonies,” writes the author. He was a man of deep faith believing that people of every race, culture and religion bloom side by side, the basis of his vision of the Separation of Church and State and codified by the First Amendment. This short biography traces the first president’s Anglican background, his boyhood in Virginia and his extraordinary spiritual experience at Valley Forge as Commander-in-Chief. For more information, visit the library or call 202.449.3974

Did You Know?? Did you know that the 21st Annual Patricia Sullivan benefit dinner for Potomac Community Resources will take place on April 1, 2017 at the North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Potomac Community Resources serves teens and adults with developmental differences. Cocktails begin at 6:30, dinner at 7:30. For more information, or to purchase tickets please go to www.pcr-inc.org. Hope to see many of you there! For more info on how Blessed Sacrament is becoming inclusive, contact [email protected].

Sponsor Of The Week We would like to thank Jon D Pels, Esq. for placing an ad in our weekly bulletin.

The Adult Center Because of the uncertainties of weather and potential safety risks, the Adult Center will be closed the month of February, reopening on March 6. Be warm and safe!

Chimes Chatter Deagan Tower Chimes... Electrically Operated: The Memorial Sublime” is the title of a circa 1920’s promotional brochure distributed by the Deagan Company, our chimes’ manufacturer. This 16-page booklet is vintage marketing strategy replete with gracious boasting for the need for tower chimes: “brings joy to all”, “the bringing back of wayward souls is only one mission of the chimes”, or “how best can we keep alive precious memories [of a departed Photo by Joe Bozik one]”, and finally, “never before in the history of tower chimes has there been an improvement of such epochal importance as the Deagan Electric Player”. Several pages feature descriptive specifications of the various components of the system (automatic chiming device, striking action plunger and electric dampers), plus details of accessory equipment such as the electric player and keyboard installed at the organ console. Page 13 lists prices for standard sets starting at $6,000 for a 10-chime system (our 16-chimes system lists for $9,000 plus another $2,000 for the electric player, music rolls, keyboard and “Praise” Peal Chiming Device). Curiously, suggestions are also printed of “typical” schedules for the automatic playing of the chimes, evoking a by-gone life-style of the first half of the 20th century. A copy of this booklet is available for viewing in our parish library. (Chimes are under maintenance for a short period). Chime in with your story? Contact [email protected]

Christian Family Movement Ministry On January 16 at 10:19 a.m., in Southeast D.C, a 68 year old woman in a wheelchair was killed by crossfire. She was the mother of three and the grandmother of 11 and much loved by her neighbors. Within a radius of a block of her death, 10 have been killed in the past two years (The Washington Post). Let us pray. A Prayer For Help In Ending Violence 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... 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.

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Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time From the Community Dead Man Walking: Religious Leaders Discuss the Death Penalty

Holy Family Celebration: A Domestic Church Day Event Join fellow Catholic couples and families for a Holy Family Celebration on Saturday, February 18 from 12:30–6:30 p.m. at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. This half-day celebration will feature inspired talks, opportunities for Confession and Eucharistic Adoration, and Holy Mass celebrated by Cardinal Donald Wuerl. The day will conclude with a family style meal. The cost of attendance is $10 per couple and $20 for a family of three or more. To register please visit: www.holyfamilycelebration. eventbrite.com. The event is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington, the DC State Council of the Knights of Columbus, and the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. A Week with Fr. Jacques Philippe at Our Lady of Bethesda Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center is pleased to welcome Fr. Jacques Philippe as featured speaker for a variety of upcoming events from Saturday, March 18–Sunday, March 26! Seating is limited at all of these events, so registration is required. Find more information and registration links our website: www. ourladyofbethesda.org or call us at 301.365.0612 Natural Family Planning Class Introductory class on the Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning will be offered Tuesday, January 31 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 $25.00. Follow-up appointments are arranged individually and are available as long as needed to understand and follow the Billings Method. Call 301.897.9323 or email [email protected] to reserve a place. 2017 Scholarship Competition for 8th Grade Students The Lucinda L. Jasper Scholarship Fund, Inc. (LLJSF) announces the 2017 Scholarship Competition. It is open to all eighth grade students attending a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. Students must complete an application form, write a 1500-2500 word essay, provide one teacher recommendation and have the principal submit a school report. Details on the essay submission can be found at the website: www.lljsf.org.

Join Catholic Mobilizing Network, Washington National Cathedral, and Washington National Opera for a powerful evening of music and reflection from prominent faith leaders on Monday, February 6, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at the Washington National Cathedral. Featuring Sr. Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking, and EJ Dionne Jr., Washington Post Political Columnist, as moderators, this event brings together six national religious leaders to discuss their perspectives on the death penalty in the only western democracy to use it. The program will include arias from Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally’s opera, Dead Man Walking, which will run at the Kennedy Center Opera House from February 25– March 11. Free and open to the public with a RSVP, this event will include panelist response to audience questions. For more information and to register, please visit: cathedral.org/event/deadman-walking. Catholic Business Network Breakfast Meeting The Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County invites you to its monthly Friday Networking Breakfast Meeting being held on Friday, February 10, at 7:30 a.m. February’s speaker is Dr. Norvell Vandervall (Van) Coots, President and CEO of Holy Cross Health, and the President and CEO of the Maryland Region of Trinity Health. Dr. Coots is a highly decorated retired Army Brigadier General and has been appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great (military division). We meet on the second Friday of every month at Lahinch Restaurant Tavern & Grill (7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, Maryland). Parking is conveniently located outside the restaurant. Please register to attend at www.cbnmc.com. Free Tech Tutors for Seniors at DC Library GTG Tech provides teens to tutor not so tech-savvy seniors. The next session is Sunday, February 12 from 1-4 p.m. at Chevy Chase, DC, Library. Teen tutors will be available to guide, answer questions and trouble shoot with seniors honing skills with their iphones, laptops, ipads and computers. GTG Tech is a new non-profit dedicated to generation to generation technology. It was founded by three tech-savvy high school students who offer one-to-one tutorials for seniors at local libraries, free of charge. For more information or to schedule an appointment email: [email protected]. Ignatian Volunteer Corps Answering Jesus’ (& Pope Francis’) Call To Serve “The Least” Among Us: The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) is a Jesuitsponsored organization that provides men and women, age 50 and greater (retired or semi-retired) with substantive opportunities to share their skills, talents and life experiences with nonprofit organizations that assist the materially poor or address issues related to poverty. A unique feature of IVC is a spiritual reflection component that helps volunteers discover the deeper meaning in their service, and their lives. Volunteers negotiate their schedules with the agency at which they select to serve. To learn more about IVC, contact Mike Goggin, DC/Metro MD Regional Director: 202.277.4447 or [email protected], or visit www.ivcusa.org and click on “DCMetro MD.”

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