June 8, 2014 Mass Times

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Mass Times ~ Presider Schedule Saturday, May 31 5:30 p.m. ~ Father O Sunday, June 1 7:30 a.m. ~ Father D’Silva 9:00 a.m.*~ Father Armstrong 10:30 a.m. ~ Father Ron (Church) 10:30 a.m. ~ Father Justin (Gym) 12:30 p.m. ~ Father Ron 5:30 p.m. ~ Father O

*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 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, 6-9 p.m., with Holy Hour from 8-9 p.m. *No adoration on federal holidays.

Inside This Issue • June 1/June 8, 2014 Seminarian To Join Our Pastoral Staff For Summer • 3 How To Be A Neighbor On The Internet • 4 Pastor’s Column For June 8, Pentecost Sunday • 5 June 8 Readings & Questions For Reflection • 5 Bulletin Publication: Summer Schedule • 5 News From SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament • 6 News From The Archdiocese & From The Community • 6

Weekend Of May 31/June 1 Outreach Weekend This is our monthly collection of food items and monetary donations for our Soup Kitchen Ministry.

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

Parish Picnic Immediately following the 10:30 Masses. The event is rain or shine. Fried chicken and soft drinks are provided. Please bring a salad or side dish (for last names A–M) or a dessert or fruit (for last names N–Z) to share. Dishes can be dropped off in the auditorium before the 10:30 Masses.

This Month Poor Box Donations collected during the month of June will benefit the Perry School Computer Learning Center, which offers computer instruction to elementary school youth from low-income DC communities, especially the North Capitol Street area. To prepare participants for education and future employment in the digital age, the center takes them from computer basics through graphics and computer-generated products.

Ascension Of The Lord/Pentecost Sunday Pastoral Staff Rev. Ronald A. Potts, Pastor • [email protected] Rev. Justin Huber, Parochial Vicar • [email protected] Rev. Msgr. Maurice V. O’Connell, Retired Priest • [email protected] Rev. Percival L. D’Silva, Retired Priest • [email protected] Deacon Donald Mays • [email protected] Assistant 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. Therese Recinella, Director of Religious Education 202.449.3989, [email protected] Ms. Rosalie Days, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator 202.449.4618, [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 preparation is required of all parents prior to the baptism of their child. We recommend preparation take place before the child is born. For more info: Father O, [email protected] or 202.449.4617. 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 to Blessed Sacrament! Please register by stopping in at the parish office, located in the Duffy parish center, and filling out a registration form. Forms also available in the pamphlet rack at the Quesada Street entrance to the church and on the parish website. Bulletin Announcements • Due Mondays @ 10 a.m. Send announcements to: [email protected]. Newsletter Content • Send articles, photos and other content to: [email protected]. Website Postings • Send requests for postings for the Blessed Sacrament Parish website to: [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 1 Today, we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord Jesus into heaven to take His place at the right hand of God the Father. In our passage from the Acts, Luke reminds us that his gospel, the “first book,” dealt with the words and deeds of Jesus. The “second book,” the Acts of the Apostles, recounts the words and deeds of the Apostles. Jesus speaks to His apostles and asks them to remain in Jerusalem and await the baptism of the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit comes they will go out to the ends of the earth to spread the gospel.

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In our passage from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Paul says the Church is really the Body of Christ. Without it, there would not be “the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way.” The revelation of the mystery here reaches an unexpected peak. Now, it is the Church that contributes to the fulfillment of Christ who would otherwise be like a head without a body. Such a claim might seem rather exaggerated, even entirely inappropriate, in so far as it might mean that the glory of Christ could be truncated. Actually, Paul is affirming, in a very strong way, a truth that is customarily expressed in milder terms. Christ has been enthroned at the right hand of the Father as conqueror of all the powers of evil, as the Savior of the world. By His blood, He has gained for God the Church, the jewel of His glory. We may confidently say that without the Church, Jesus would not be the Christ: it fills up what might be lacking in His glory, in His fullness. In the gospel passage from Matthew, Jesus directs the apostles to gather on the mountain in Galilee. It is the very same mountain where Jesus began his public ministry. This mountain in Galilee is on the edge of the pagan world as He ascends to the Father and sends the apostles to the whole world. Jesus solemnly invests the apostles with the mission for which they had been chosen: to carry the “Good News” to the world. Baptism is the sign of adherence to the gospel and of belonging to the Lord. It is a sacrament of faith—in order to receive it one must believe in God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This profession of faith is at the center of our Christian life. As one is baptized, the disciple must translate this profession of faith into action by keeping the commandments—to love as Jesus loves. The apostles have a responsibility to teach as Jesus taught. They are given the great responsibility of maintaining and transmitting what Christ has taught. We call this the “deposit of faith.” The Church continues to exercise this teaching ministry in the magisterium of the Church. Finally, the Lord Jesus promises, “I am with you always until the end of the age.” To all who believe in Jesus, He will be present to console, rescue, and strengthen us especially through all of the sacraments but especially the gift of the Eucharist—His own Body and Blood. May God bless all of you, Father Ron

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Week of June 2: Prayer is essential to being a disciple, because it is the way we build or relationship with God— through talking and listening. What is one way you can take more time this week to listen to God in prayer? Week of June 9: On Pentecost, the apostles were able to speak in a language that everyone could understand. As a young person, you have your own way of communicating Jesus’ importance in your life. How will you make Jesus more known to others in your own way this week? (Source: www.osvcurriculum.com/lifelong_catechesis)

Faith In The Marketplace Meeting Friday, June 6 The monthly first Friday gathering of men to discover how others live and practice their professions and faith in the marketplace is on Friday, June 6, after the 6:30 a.m. Mass. Our pastor, Father Ron Potts, will speak on his faith formation, the call to his vocation, and his quarter-century of service as a priest. Ordained on June 24, 1989, Father Ron is a native of Leonardtown, MD, and served in various assignments in the Archdiocese of Washington, including as pastor of Mother Seaton Parish (Germantown, MD) and Sacred Heart (La Plata, MD) before coming to Blessed Sacrament Parish more than two years ago. Please join us on June 6 for this important discussion by our pastor and also discover myriad ways our faith is tested, and at work in the marketplace. Seminarian To Join Our Pastoral Staff For Summer We will welcome Jack Berard, our summer seminarian, the week of June 9. Jack is from Glen Dale, MD, in central Prince George’s County; his home parish is St. Hugh’s in Greenbelt, MD. He is the fifth of ten children—five boys and five girls— and went to high school at Eleanor Roosevelt in Greenbelt (he is the only child in his family to attend a public school). Jack then attended Temple University in Philadelphia where he earned a Bachelors degree in Political Science. After completing his university studies, he spent two years as a missionary with an organization called FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) where he served at the University of Pittsburgh. In 2010, he was accepted as a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Washington and studied philosophy for two years at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary and has spent the past two years studying theology in Rome at the North American College.

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Theresa Szot Anderson Al Andreine Edgard Bertaut Marian Fleming T. Peter Hackett

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Mike Maloy Barbara Reed Leo David Ritter, Jr. Judith Ann Szot Janice Thompson Hope Elena Katz-Zogby

Catechists & Classroom Aides Needed For 2014-15 School Year For all grade levels for both Sunday (8:45-10 a.m.) and Tuesday (4:10-5:25 p.m.) sessions. For more information on volunteering as a catechist or classroom aide, contact Therese Recinella at 202.449.3989 or [email protected]. Class Registration For 2014-15 School Year Registration for classes begins mid-June. For more information, contact Mrs. Gina Schulz: 202.449.3973 or [email protected].   RCIA Are you interested in the Catholic Faith? Perhaps you have been attending Mass with us and have sensed the presence of God here. Or you may be someone who has family members that are Catholic. We invite you to learn what the Church teaches, and ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church. These gatherings are for inquirers and are open to people who are unbaptized, as well as those who are baptized Christians from Protestant or Evangelical backgrounds or Catholics seeking to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist and/or Sacrament of Confirmation. For more information, contact Therese Recinella at 202.449.3989 or [email protected].

Ordination Of Former Religious Education Director Rob Maro All are cordially invited to attend the ordination of Rob Maro to the Order of Deacon through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. A Mass of Thanksgiving will take place at Blessed Sacrament on Sunday, June 15, at 12:30 p.m.

Sunday Readings/Questions For Reflection For June 1 . . . from the Faith Formation Commission Acts 1:1-11: Jesus told his apostles that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they would be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. On whom did the disciples depend for understanding of what that meant for them? Did they understand right away or did it take some time? On whom do we depend for any spiritual understanding? Ephesians 1:17-23: God gave Christ “the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way.” What is this fullness? What might be some “everyday kinds of fullness”? What kind of fullness would you like to have in your life? Matthew 28:16-20: “Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Jesus said this after telling the eleven to make disciples of all nations. Reflect on what Pope Francis said about that: “He is with God the Father, where he always intercedes in our favor. Jesus is no longer in a definite place in the world as he was before the Ascension. He is now in the lordship of God, present in all space and time, next to each of us.” (Source: Center for Liturgy at St.Louis University)

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Ascension Of The Lord/Pentecost Sunday Visit Your Parish Library How To Be A Neighbor On The Internet The Pope’s annual message for World Communications Day, celebrated on June 1 this year, has the title “Communication at the Service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter.” He writes that in a world “of exclusion, marginalization and poverty...media can help us to feel closer to one another, creating a sense of unity of the human family which can in turn inspire solidarity and serious efforts to ensure a more dignified life for all.” The problems inherent in social media “remind us that communication is ultimately a human rather than a technological achievement.” There are many doors to these encounters and opening just a few will lead you to another world: Catholic Blog Directory (http://catholicblogs.blogspot.com) A “blog,” short for “web log” is usually “interactive, allowing visitors to leave comments and even message each other and it is this interactivity that distinguishes them from other static websites” (Wikipedia). This site has a list of blogs in alphabetical order. There are over two thousand Catholic blogs from all over the world and reading through their names often reveals each one’s perspective, e.g., “Creating an American Culture of Life,” or “Scottish Catholic Observer.” Catholic Culture (www.catholicculture.org) The mission of this site, sponsored by Trinity Communications, is to provide information, encouragement and perspective so that people can become an active force for the Church and in society, working to shape an authentically Christian culture in a secular world. It has a substantial news section, and discussions that range widely from popular music to a “liturgical year blog” and reviews of current e-books. New Advent (www.newadvent.org) The contents of this site include the complete “Catholic Encyclopedia,” writings of the Church Fathers, the Summa, and different translations of the Bible. It’s also a lively place for conversation and has many links to, for example, events, employment, retreats, and travel. It also provides (via USCCB) the daily readings. For more information or copies of documents mentioned in this column, visit the library or call 202.449.3593.

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 info or for transportation, call Rita Killian at 202.363.5069.

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Strong Seniors: Strength & Balance Exercises Tuesdays with Maury (Father O) Topic: “What do you remember as special when you had a graduation?” Art with Dick Swartz Bridge for Bridge Lovers Closed

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Strong Seniors: Strength & Balance Exercises Scripture Reflections Followed by an Ice Cream Social  Art with Dick Swartz Bridge for Bridge Lovers Closed

Thank You From SHARE For Easter Ham Donations The generous donations from parishioners helped SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament provide hams to 115 persons and families facing hard times. The kindness is deeply appreciated by the volunteer team at your parish food co-op and by the recipients. The 2nd & 4th Monday Club’s Annual Cookout On Monday, June 16, the group will travel to Leo Prahinski’s house in Silver Spring for a poolside social, cookout, and swim (if you desire). Transportation will be provided and will leave from the Adult Center parking lot at 11:30 a.m. and return mid-afternoon.  Please call Rita Killian on 202.363.5069 or sign up at the Adult Center by June 13.

Bulletin Publication Schedule Summer 2014 Publication Date

Pilgrimage To The Holy Land Follow in the footsteps of Jesus and walk where He walked! Father Richard DeLillio, OSFS, and Deacon David Kruse will lead a Blessed Sacrament pilgrimage tour to Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, and surrounding holy sites from January 2-11, 2015. Professionally organized by 206 Tours and limited to 25 participants only. The cost from Washington, DC, is $3,449.00, which includes roundtrip airfare. For detailed information and to reserve your spot see: www.pilgrimages.com/sotmbs. Questions? Contact Deacon David Kruse at 509.251.2001.

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Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Pastor’s Column • June 8 As we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, we once again read the account of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and our Blessed Mother as they were gathered in prayer in the upper room. According to Jewish custom, the Feast of Weeks was celebrated on this fiftieth day (Pentecost) which commemorated all the covenants God had made from Noah to Sinai. For this reason, people Source of Image: http://liturgy.slu.edu had gathered in Jerusalem from all over the ancient world. The Holy Spirit sent by the Father and Son descended upon those gathered in the upper room like a driving wind and tongues of fire came to rest on each of them. They were filled with courage and went outside to proclaim the gospel. Each person from the different countries could understand what the Apostles were saying to them. The Holy Spirit sanctifies God’s people through the sacraments. The sacraments are efficacious signs: new life is received through Baptism; the bread and wine are transformed into Christ’s Body and Blood; and the anointing of the Spirit at Confirmation enables us to witness to the truth. The Lord Jesus continues His healing through the Spirit in the sacrament of Reconciliation where sins are forgiven and the Anointing of the Sick forgives sins and brings peace as we share in the cross. The Spirit sanctifies the marriage of a woman and a man as a sign of the union between Christ and His bride the Church. The Spirit sanctifies and strengthens those men who are called to serve the Church as deacons, priests, and bishops as they shepherd God’s people. The sacraments are those special gifts which enable us to share in God’s life and love—sanctifying grace. The Spirit also bestows special gifts on each one of us to continue the mission of spreading the good news, growing in virtue and building up the Body of Christ—actual grace. In our gospel message, Jesus says to His disciples, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Jesus wants His disciples to love Him not only in words but in action. Obedience to the commandments is first and foremost obedience to God and to His Christ out of love; to love God and Christ is to obey the commandments. For this reason, Jesus experienced and understood His love of the Father in obedience to His commandments. Jesus promised the disciples, “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” The gift of the Spirit assures us of the presence of Jesus and the Father in our lives—as They come to make Their dwelling within us. They will “come to” the one who remains faithful to Jesus’ word, and They will dwell “with” that person. It is the Spirit which moves us to proclaim the good news of God’s love to our world by what we say and do. May God bless all of you, Father Ron

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Sunday Readings/Questions For Reflection For June 8 . . . from the Faith Formation Commission Acts 2:1-11: In the First Reading the Holy Spirit was given as tongues of fire accompanied by a strong driving wind. Did these concrete signs touch the apostles only from without or also within, deep in their hearts? How do the following words of Pope Francis relate to what happened to the disciples in this reading? The Holy Spirit makes us look to the horizon and drive us to the very outskirts of existence in order to proclaim life in Jesus Christ. Let us ask ourselves: do we tend to stay closed in on ourselves, on our group, or do we let the Holy Spirit open us to mission? (Pentecost homily, 2013)   Did the Holy Spirit come only to the apostles and Mary in the upper room? Or is the Spirit dynamic and constant in every life? How were the disciples different after the Spirit’s arrival? Is the Holy Spirit in your own life? Would you be different if you were confident that the Spirit is with you? Explain. 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13: St. Alphonsus Rodriguez was a Jesuit Brother (1533-1617), whose job was to answer the door of the Jesuit College in Majorca. He did this for forty years. Would his spiritual gift of service compare to that of St. Francis Xavier, who converted whole countries? How? Also consider: Were Shakespeare, Puccini and Rouault given gifts solely for their own pleasure? If not, for whose benefit were they given? Scripture says, “To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” What are your gifts and for what benefit were they given to you? John 20:19-23: Jesus “breathed” on them. How does this relate to Genesis 2:7, “God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life?” What is the personal significance this passage for you? In addition, the disciples’ first task after receiving the Holy Spirit was to forgive sins. What impact does forgiveness of sin have on peace? Is it always easy to forgive? How is your peace when forgiveness enters into the problems you experience? (Source: Center for Liturgy at St.Louis University)

Did You Know?? For those who are nonverbal, deaf, or otherwise have difficulty communicating via traditional telephone calls, a new option to seek emergency help is on the way. Starting this month, the nation’s four main wireless networks now have the capability to support text messages sent to 911. The move is a significant step toward making the service available on a broader scale, advocates say. For more information about how Blessed Sacrament is becoming a more inclusive community, contact Emma Voelzke: [email protected] or 202.449.3990.

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Summer Food & Grilling Values From SHARE Summer’s delectable produce and tasty food selections and grilling choices are available from SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament with a variety of nutritional packages. This month SHARE offers the Value Package, just $20, with chopped Angus beef steak, chicken thighs, turkey breast strips, sliced deli ham, chocolate cookies, potatoes, onions, and seven to nine other fresh seasonal fruit and vegetable items. And for your broiling or grilling convenience, SHARE has a special Mixed Grill Box, perfect for the Fourth of July, with steaks, pork chops and tenderloin, hamburgers, Italian sausage links, and chicken breasts for just $24. In addition, for your added convenience, order 24 – 4.5 ounce portions of tasty Schwann’s pepperoni and cheese fold-over pizzas for only $15. To place an order, visit www.blessedsacramentdc.org or use the form available at the church entrances. Ordering deadline is Monday, June 16, at 5 p.m. Food distribution is Friday afternoon, June 27. For more information, leave a message in the Blessed Sacrament SHARE voice mailbox, 202.449.4611, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Why Not Take Advangtage Of The Food Values From SHARE SHARE can provide a valuable supplement to your monthly food budget, saving you money while providing a variety of healthy and nutritional values for your family. Check out the menu selections this month and you’ll discover the $20 Value Package would cost at least $43 at the grocery chain store. The Mixed Grill Box and pizza special are values as well. The items are quality supermarket products purchased in bulk and distributed at very low cost by teams of volunteers. This month‘s specials reflect the variety of menu offerings from SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament. Try a selection or two from your parish food co-op. You’ll be supporting this valuable parish outreach, which assists persons with their food needs, and doing yourself a favor as well. Volunteers Needed For SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament Your parish food co-op could use some more volunteers to help distribute the monthly food packages; just two to three hours a month is all we ask. Food is distributed from the parish center one Friday afternoon a month. It’s simple, easy, fun, and worthwhile as SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament provides nutritional food for folks in need in our community, including seniors and veterans. For more information, contact Tim Gorman at [email protected] or 301.657.3222. Thank you.

St. John’s Football Camp Five separate weeklong sessions during the month of June for boys in grades second through ninth. The camp tuition for the week is $195. Group discounts are available. For more information, visit www.stjohnsfootballcamp.com or call 202.380.1711. Natural Family Planning Classes Introductory Classes on the Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning will be offered Tuesday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 24, at 8 p.m. in the library of Our Lady of Lourdes School, 7500 Pearl Street, Bethesda, MD. There is no fee for this class but a one time donation of $ 25.00 is welcome. Follow-up appointments are arranged individually and are available as long as needed to understand and follow the Billings Method. Call 301.897.9323 to reserve a place. Remember Saint John Paul II In Your Garden The Pope John Paul II rose, selected for the Vatican Gardens in his memory, is now available for your own garden. This white, citrus-scented rose plant, nurtured by the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild, may be ordered for pick-up in mid-June. The $40 cost includes a commemorative prayer card and medal. Proceeds benefit the preservation of the historic gardens of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land. Supplies are limited. The order form is online at www.fmgg.org. Do You Speak Spanish? The Northwest Center is seeking Spanish-speaking (both fluent and proficient) volunteers for the pregnancy center’s Step Up program. Pro-life volunteers, who can commit to weekly or bi-weekly service, Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., will undergo counseling training with the agency and provide assistance to Spanish-speaking pregnant and parenting women and families through referrals to community resources as well as material assistance. Contact: Jenny Ginsberg at [email protected] or 202.483.7008. Pilgrimage To India & Nepal Paulist Fathers Thomas Kane and Thomas Ryan will lead a pilgrimage to India and Nepal, January 30-February 19, 2015, visiting temples, learning about various spiritual traditions, and experiencing the inter-cultural mix of Christianity with different world religions. See www.paulist.org/india for more information.

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From The Archdiocese Young Adult Retreat: June 6-7 @ Holy Redeemer Church “Hearts on Fire: Living Faith in Daily Life with Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola,” A Team of Young Jesuit Presenters, A Group of Young Adults, A Thousand Graces, One Heart will gather at at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Washington, DC. Dynamic presentations, methods of prayer in daily life, Friday evening coffeehouse with live music! For young adults 18-39, single or married. Come Friday evening (go home overnight) and come back for Saturday. Learn more and register online at: www.apostleshipofprayer.org/hof2014washingtondc.html.

Workshop: Faith Formation Designed For Students Diagnosed With ADD/ADHD The archdiocesan Department of Special Needs Ministries invites catechists, DREs, and parents/caregivers to a training session on faith formation designed for students diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free presentation at the Catholic Deaf Center, 7202 Buchanan Street, Landover Hills, MD, will be taught by Madonna Wojtaszek-Healy, Ph.D., the author of “The ABC’s of A.D.D. for Catechists.” She has been a teacher in a Catholic school, and is a respected speaker at national conferences; her own children have ADHD and Asperger syndrome. Lunch provided; pre-registration is requested. For further info, contact Peg Kolm at [email protected] or 301.853.4560.

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