June 25 & July 2

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Mass Times ~ Presider Schedule Saturday Vigil, June 24 5:30 p.m. ~ Father Alec

Saturday, July 1 ~ Father O

Sunday, June 25 7:30 a.m. ~ Father Ron 9:00 a.m.* ~ Father Alec 10:30 a.m.** (Church) ~ Father O 12:30 p.m. ~ Father D’Silva 5:30 p.m. ~ Father Ron

Sunday, July 2 ~ Father Ron ~ Father O ~ Father D’Silva ~ Father Alec ~ 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 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 • June 25 & July 2, 2017 Reflection on the Eucharist by Father Bill Foley • 3 Boy Scout Troop 90 News • 3 SHARE Parish Food Co-Op • 6

This Weekend John. S. Mulholland Family Foundation & Catholic Charities Summer Food Drive This Weekend, June 24 & 25 This food drive benefits our brothers and sisters in need who visit Catholic Parish Pantries. Students are home during summer months and pantries are faced with many challenges to maintain supplies. Donation bags listing essential food products needed are available in all church entrances. If you forgot to take a bag home this past weekend, you may still fill your own bag or pickup a bag during Mass this weekend. Throughout this week bags may be dropped at church entrances anytime or at the Social Concerns Office (3630 Quesada St. under the green awning). Questions, please contact Pat Kavanaugh in the Social Concerns Office, [email protected] or 202.449.3987

3630 Quesada Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20015 202.966.6575 • Phone 202.966.9255 • Fax www.blessedsacramentdc.org Blessed Sacrament School 5841 Chevy Chase Parkway, NW Washington, D.C. 20015 202.966.6682 www.bsstoday.org

Special Announcements Pew Work in the Church The church will be closed June 27, 29, and 29 due to pew work being done in the church. All Masses and Adoration will be in the Chapel, Duffy Parish Center those three days.

Happy Fourth of July The parish office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 3rd and 4th and will reopen Wednesday, July 5. On Tuesday July 4th, we will have Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. There will be no afternoon Exposition or Benediction.

Twelfth/Thirteenth 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] 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! To register as new parishioners, visit www. blessedsacramentdc.org/new-parishioners. Hard copies of the registration form are available at the parish office or contact Rick Perry: 202.449.3982. 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 • June 25 In today’s reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah, we find Jeremiah facing the great challenge of being a prophet chosen by the Lord and the persecution he is undergoing. This painful period is characterized by a king who disregards the covenant and the people who are tormenting him including his friends. Moreover, the Lord entrusts him with an impossible mission for which he feels totally inadequate to accomplish. After this profound human cry of pain and distress, the gift of faith prevails and he receives the consolation of the Lord, “But the Lord is with me, like a mighty champion: my persecutors will stumble, they will not triumph.” Jeremiah steps out in faith and totally entrusts his cause to the Lord and it is upon Him that he places his heavy burden which overwhelms him. Jeremiah is truly the father of what it means to be spiritually “poor” by teaching us to depend on the Lord in our spiritual and material distress as we place our needs in the hands of the Lord. In St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, he expresses the reality of sin and its effects in our world. The disobedience of Adam and Eve has brought sin and death into creation—God did not create sin and death. Paul goes on to share how our salvation is a gift and is accomplished through Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection, “But the gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression many died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one man Jesus Christ overflow for the many.” Not only does Christ repair the catastrophic state that had its origin in Adam, He initiates a new and better state. In Christ, we find our hope, through Him the universe has become a “new creation” and baptism is the gift that transforms us as it washes away original sin and opens us up to a new life in Christ as we begin our journey with Him. In today’s passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus instructs the Apostles to “fear no one.” He is preparing them to go forth and witness to the good news of the Gospel. We know how the good news is not received by the world around us. As the Duccio di Buoninsegna, Appearance on the Mountain Lord’s followers, we can (1308–1311) liturgy.slu.edu be despised, mocked as dreamers, and dangerous challengers to the materialistic and selfish values around us. He instructs us “not to be afraid.” In doing so, He contrasts the fear of human beings with the fear of God, which has nothing to do with fear or even religious fear. Fear of God is consciousness of the transcendence and power of God, but also of His being the supreme good. Only one thing should be feared—to be lost, soul and body, for having cut one’s self off from God’s love. We are precious to God and His love for us is called providence. This gift enables us to trust God in all things and to know that He will give us everything we need to accomplish His work in our lives. God bless you, Father Ron

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Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Reflection on the Eucharist by Father Bill Foley

June 25 & July 2, 2017

Thought for the Week From Pope Francis

Dear Parish Family: My devotion to the Eucharist was kindled years ago when the sound of a little bell signaled the beginning of a mysterious and attractive event. A priest emerged from the sidelines and conducted prayers in a language I did not understand; yet, the congregation was caught up in silent awe at the mystery that was unfolding. My journey of faith began at what is now the social hall at the Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda; but my formation began in earnest when at age five I began attending Mass at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Washington. Now, almost sixty years later, I am about to become pastor of that illustrious parish. My dream as a child at Blessed Sacrament School was “to do what the priest does” at the altar. That dream has been realized now for the past thirtyeight years as a priest in seven parishes. I have celebrated Mass in various countries, on mountain-tops, and in homes. My attraction to the Eucharist was nurtured by frequent “visits to the Blessed Sacrament.” These moments with the Lord became even more precious during the challenging years of my adolescence which coincided with the tumultuous days of the late 1960’s. Since my ordination, this “vertical” sense of the Eucharist has been balanced by a more “horizontal” understanding. When I say the words “Body of Christ” to a parishioner whose story I know, my prayer for that person takes on new meaning. As I gaze from the altar at the assembled multitude, I appreciate the more dynamic meaning of these words that express our very identity. I write these words in preparation for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi and as a way of introducing myself to a community that is both new and old to me! Sincerely yours in Christ, Father Bill Foley Boy Scout Troop 90 News Our Blessed Sacrament Boy Scout Troop 90 has some exciting news: two of our Scouts have successfully completed one of the highest level programs in Catholic Scouting! Benjamin Mendenhall and Peter Silvia were both awarded the “Ad Altare Dei Award” at a recent Mass and award ceremony at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral. The annual event recognizes members of the Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, and Boy Scouts in accomplishing rigorous programs that help them live a more mature understanding of their faith and service to the Church. These programs complement the Catholic Youth Ministry Program of the Arch-Diocese of Washington. The Ad Altare Dei award represents six months of intensive study and practical work, centered on the sacraments. The efforts of Peter and Ben showed a rare dedication to their own spiritual growth, and a great deal of support by their parents. Congratulations to our fine Scouts of Troop 90! For more information on Troop 90 activities, contact our Scout Master, Keith Morrison: [email protected].

For the week of June 25

By their witness as well as their words, families speak to others of Jesus. They pass on the faith, they arouse a desire for God and they reflect the beauty of the Gospel and its way of life. Christian marriages thus enliven society by their witness of fraternity, their social concern, their outspokenness on behalf of the underprivileged, their luminous faith and their active hope. Their fruitfulness expands and in countless ways makes God’s love present in society (Joy of Love, 184).

July 5-14, 2017 weekdays 9am-3pm $30 per family

Participants welcome: rising K-5th Volunteers needed: rising 6th-12th & adults!

www.blessedsacramentdc.org/youth/youth-ministry Second Collection Our second collection today is for Peter’s Pence, a worldwide collection that supports the charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds from this collection help victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous today. For more information, visit www.usccb. org/peters-pence.

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Twelfth/Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Visit Your Parish Library Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 23 This feast, commemorating our devotion to Jesus’ physical heart as the representation of “his divine love for humanity” began in the earliest centuries. It’s now also a special Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. Pope Leo XIII in his encyclical Annum Sacrum (which you may read on the Vatican website) consecrated the whole world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and in Haurietis Aquas (240.351 P487tw H187), Pope Pius XII included an extensive and clear history and explanation of this “priceless gift to the Church.” Christ In His Mysteries, by Dom Columba Marmion, O.S.B. (233 M175 C374) “Read that; it is the pure doctrine of the Church,” said Pope Benedict XV of this book, one of three volumes of conferences given by the author. His essay on “The Heart of Christ” (p.362) anchors the devotion to the Sacred Heart in the love of Christ: “It is with this feast that the Church, according to the revelation of Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary, closes, so to speak, the annual cycle of the solemnities of the savior.” Abbot Marmion’s books rank among the classics of Christian spirituality. He died in 1923, “a great monk of intense inner life, of a consummate theologian, and of a contemplative and apostle of indefatigable zeal.” Heart of the Redeemer, by Timothy T. O’Donnell (251.21 O265 H217). This book examines the scriptural roots, beginning with the Old Testament (“The Mystery of the Heart in Sacred Scripture,” p.29ff.), of devotion to the Sacred Heart. Tracing its growth from the rejection of early heresies such as that of Arian, the author states, “there was no sudden discovery of the Sacred Heart in the Middle Ages as many accounts have implied. What we have is a gradual, unconscious development.” The Franciscans and Dominicans greatly influenced understanding of the relationship between Our Lord’s suffering and death and his Sacred Heart. The book has many illustrations, an extensive bibliography and an index. The Heart: an Analysis of Human and Divine Affectivity, by Dietrich von Hildebrand, gift of Msgr. Duffy (233.5 V89 H34). The author, one of the most important Catholic philosophers in the 20th century, sees the human heart as the affective life of the human being: ‘the heart is more the real self of the person than his intellect and will.” This is the theme of the first part of the book prefigured in his earlier books. Part II, “The Heart of Jesus” (p. 75ff) moves to the mystery of the Sacred Heart: “there are certain commands, deeds and parables which have a special significance as regards the heart of Jesus . . . in which the divine affectivity is revealed, and through that the quality of the Sacred Heart.” Please call 202.449.3974 if you’re interested in reading these publications.

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: JUNE 25–SEPTEMBER 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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

Chimes Chatter 90 Years Ago...Advertising during the roaring ‘20’s took on a luxurious ambiance, even for promoting our Deagan Company’s tower chimes. From the flowery, convincing wording, to the mix of fonts, to pasting of picture collages, and to use of colors, the ads were quite attention-getters. Following text was taken from a 1928 advertisement in the Living Church Annual publication: Photo by Joe Bozik

DEAGAN TOWER CHIMES The sacred symbolism of chimes and the spiritual atmosphere they contribute to God’s Church, is supplemented by the artistic ideas of Deagan Craftsmanship. This is unmistakably revealed in the tonal artistry of Deagan Tower Chimes. They are a monument to high ideals, an unequalled medium of religious expression. Because Deagan Tower Chimes so quickly become an inspiration to the people of a community, and because they will endure for generation after generation, they are “The Memorial Sublime”. The only worthwhile improvement in tower chimes in centuries. Played direct from organ console. “Dampers”–the Greatest Development in all Chime History! J.C.Deagan, Inc, Chicago, IL (ref: Living Church Annual: The Churchman’s Year Book and American Church Almanac, Morehouse Publishing Co., Milwaukee, WI, 1928, p. xxxvii) Have a story? Chimes are under maintenance for short period—[email protected] 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.

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Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Pastor’s Column • July 2 In our passage from the Second Book of Kings, we find Elisha who has arrived in Shunem and is offered hospitality by a woman of influence to join her and her husband. She shows great discretion, for she does not want to overwhelm the prophet with her admiration, her excessive attentions, or her sorrow of not having a son. We acknowledge the simplicity of Elisha who knows the respect and kindness shown to him is directed to God. He respects the private life of the husband and wife by not prying into their personal affairs but asks their servant, Gehazi, “Can something be done for her?” He shares with Elisha that she and her husband desire a son. This seemingly small act of hospitality to Elisha is rewarded with the gift of a son. This passage is an opportunity for us to renew our sense and practice of hospitality. Exercising hospitality enables us to manifest and welcome the love of the Lord as we welcome those He sends to us throughout the day. In St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, he focuses on the gift of baptism and what it accomplishes in our lives. He recalls the baptismal rite as it was practiced in his time by immersion into water. We “were baptized into his death . . . buried with him.” He reminds us of what took place in a concrete way when they early Christians were immersed—buried—in the baptismal waters: the dying to sin and coming back to life. It is in Jesus Christ that we have ritually died and been buried. It is clear that if we have been purified, dead to sin, it is in order that we may lead “for God in Jesus Christ” a new life under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In today’s passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus continues to explain the mission He is giving to the Apostles. We see the dedication that Christ is calling the Apostles to possess—even the renunciation of the most personal of affections and relationships. There Stained glass window depicting Jesus imparting wisdom is no salvation except liturgy.slu.edu through the cross, no savior except Christ and His passion, death, and resurrection. We cannot be “worthy of Him,” be his disciples, without “taking up our cross.” We must share in the mystery of His death in order to share in His resurrection. Jesus speaks of the importance of hospitality and welcoming. He goes on to promise an “eternal reward” for whomever receives a prophet, every just person, every disciple—to anyone who receives Him in their persons. He even goes so far as to promise an eternal reward for the giving of a cup of cold water. The scope of this command is broad and far reaching since it encompasses all disciples. We must understand this by remembering that the door of the kingdom of heaven will be opened or closed according to what we shall have done or omitted to do for those who were hungry and thirsty, who were strangers or naked, sick or imprisoned. God bless you, Father Ron

June 25 & July 2, 2017

Outreach Weekend The July Outreach collection will be taken up next week, July 8–9. Thank You Thank you for your generous support in last week’s Peter’s Pence Collection! Our contributions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. If you missed the collection, it is not too late to give, visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” link on the left. Poor Box Donations Poor Box donations in July will benefit Sacred Heart Parish’s Dinner Program, which provides an evening meal five days a week to homeless and low-income men and women in the Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods. The program, which averages more than 100 guests per day, also offers a referral service with information on local health and social services and job programs.

R ecent Baptisms William Arthur Buss Louisa Dammen Dugan Mae Bailey Dugan

Ariella Brooke Kurland Rafael Jose Pulido Russell James Coster Scott

R est in Peace Mary Ann Veith Adkins Mary Ebel

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

Alejandro Arce Ana Maria Arce Evelyn Childs Mary Anne Corr James Curran

Meredith Gonyea Bart Hayft Alexa Hughes Marian Middendorf Patrick Adams Murphy Brett Norman

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

From the Archdiocese Online Survey to Share with Pope Francis! In preparation for an international gathering of Bishops (Synod) next year, Pope Francis wants your input on the topic of Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. People of all ages, Catholics and non-Catholics, are invited to give their feedback on how the Church can engage and support youth and young adults in making major life decisions. To participate, visit www. SharewithFrancis.org.

Special Deadlines for the Bulletin Publication date July 9 plus July 16 July 23 plus July 30 Aug 6 plus Aug 13 Aug 20 plus Aug 27

Deadline July 3 July 17 July 31 August 14

*Weekly publication of the bulletin will resume with the September 3rd issue. Send bulletin announcements by Monday, 9 a.m. to [email protected].

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SHARE Food Co-Op

Twelfth/Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The July menu was not available in for this edition of the BS Bulletin; it will appear in the July 9 bulletin. But you can check out the sizzling summer food specials from your Parish Food Co-Op - SHARE @ BS online: www.blessedsacramentdc.org/parish-organizations/ share. In addition to spectacular savings on meat and fish items and special packages, the July Value Package will have an array of fresh, seasonal produce items. The ordering deadline is Monday, July 10, at 5pm. Pick up your food on Friday afternoon, July 21, 3–6pm. For more information, leave a message in the Blessed Sacrament SHARE Voice Mailbox: 202.449.4611 or send an e-mail to SHARE@ blessedsacramentdc.org. Share the Spirit: Your Parish Food Co-Op – SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament needs some volunteers to help once a month for about four hours to pack the food items for distribution. It’s not hard work, and it offers a great reward–working alongside other great people and helping to provide tasty and nutritious food at value prices. Please contact Tim Gorman: timothy. [email protected].

Christian Family Movement Ministry On June 14, Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot in the hip by an assault rifle. Unlike an ordinary bullet, bullets used in assault rifles expand and explode inside the body. Victims may live but are often paralyzed, require a lifetime of colostomy bags and are in chronic pain (Dr. Leena S. Wen, Baltimore Health Commissioner, June 15, New York Times). 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. 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.... We ask you this through Christ our Lord.

From the Community 32nd Annual Marian Day of Prayer: June 25 We are celebrating the anniversary of the first apparition at Medjugorje at the National Shrine Grotto in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The National Celebration will include the International Rosary, Holy Mass, Confessions, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Eucharistic Blessing, and testimony from pilgrims recently returned from Medjugorje and a deacon’s recounting of his experience after pilgrimage to Medjugorje. The Day of Prayer begins at 11:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. Box lunches available to pre-order by contacting the anniversary committee, 240.988.7318 or [email protected]. Offering for the day is $30.00 with box lunch add $10.00. Come enjoy the prayer and fellowship of the day. Catholic Business Network Breakfast Meeting The Board of Directors of the Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County invites you to its monthly Friday Networking Breakfast Meeting being held on Friday, July 14, at 7:30 a.m. Our guest speaker for July is William “Bill” Fralin. Bill is an estate planning attorney. He speaks frequently on topics relating to life care planning for seniors, elder law, asset protection and preservation and estate and incapacity planning. We meet on the second Friday of every month at Lahinch Restaurant near the Cabin John Mall (7747 Tuckerman Lane Potomac, MD). Please register to attend at www.cbnmc.com Holy Land Festival Experience the culture and life of Christians in the Holy Land at the 4th Annual Holy Land Festival, July 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017. Enjoy authentic Arabic food, dancing, exhibits, vendors, speakers and free tours of the monastery shrines and gardens. Sponsors: The Archdiocese of Washington, Franciscan Monastery, Bethlehem University Foundation, Holy Family Hospital Foundation and Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation. Admission and parking are free. Learn more: myfranciscan.org/holylandfestival or 202.526.6800.

Summer Lecture Series: Building a Personal Relationship with the Bible, at Church of the Little Flower The Bible is the most important book in the world, God’s written text for humanity. But it can be intimidating to crack open, especially when we’re not accustomed to reading it for ourselves. If you’d like to build your confidence and familiarity with the Bible this summer, please join Seminarian Christian Huebner, for a series of talks, “Building a Personal Relationship with the Bible.” The talks will be held at Church of the Little Flower on Tuesdays at 7 pm in Little Flower Hall. Christian will lead a study of one of the most fascinating little books of the New Testament, 1 Thessalonians. Along the way, you will gain practice in reading the Bible and understanding how it can speak to your life today. Dates for the talks: July 11 - What the Bible says about Joy July 18 - What the Bible says about Leadership July 25 - What the Bible says about Longing August 1 - What the Bible says about Living Well August 8 - What the Bible says about the End of our Lives Each talk is free-standing, so feel free to come as often as you can. Irish Dance Classes The Culkin School of Irish Dance is now registering students for classes starting this summer and fall. Summer camps are held at Glen Echo Park, fall classes will be held in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Kensington and Rockville, and an adult program at Glen Echo Park. For more information, visit www.culkinschool.com or call/text 240.731.3470.

Sponsor Of The Week We would like to thank Susan I. Wranik Associates for placing an ad in our weekly bulletin.

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