ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR THE
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY T IME / YEAR B
Prelude..................................................................... Mirior (Mirror) ............................................ Ad Wammes (b. 1953) Entrance Antiphon God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people. (Ps. 68: 6-7, 36 Entrance Hymn......................................... We Come with Joy in Jesus Christ ....................................................... #832 Gloria ............................................................. from Congregational Mass ............................................................. #324 Reading I ................................................................ 2 Kings 4:42-44 Responsorial Psalm ............................ Psalm 145: The hand of the Lord feeds us ................................................#1158 Reading II ............................................................... Ephesians 4:1-6 Gospel Acclamation ....................................................... Alleluia ............................................................................ #328 Gospel ....................................................................... John 6:1-15 Preparation of the Gifts ................................ All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly.......................................................... #844 Preface Acclamation .............................. Holy, Holy, Holy from Mass for the City.................................................... #374 Memorial Acclamation .................... When We Eat This Bread from Mass for the City ............................................ #375 Great Amen ........................................................ from Mass for the City ................................................................ #376 Breaking of the Bread .............................. Lamb of God from Mass for the City ...................................................... #382 Communion Antiphon Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits. (Ps. 103:2) Communion Procession ........................................... Blest Are They ...................................................................... #721 Hymn of Thanksgiving ...................................... Praise and Thanksgiving .............................................................. #856 Concluding Hymn ............................................ Let All Things Now Living .............................................................. #636 Postlude ................................................ Final from Symphony No. 1 in D minor ..................... Louis Vierne (1870-1937) MUSIC & LITURGY NOTES Today’s Gospel reading recounts the multiplication of the loaves of bread and fishes—a popular miracle performed by Jesus that many of us learned back from when we were in kindergarten. We recall from last week’s Gospel that Jesus and his disciples went to a far off area hoping to seek rest and solitude, but, many people followed them. Now, recognizing that these people are far from their homes, Jesus must feed them. A small boy offered Jesus his five loaves of bread and two fishes and Jesus miraculously multiplied them to feed a crowd of around 5,000 men in addition to unnumbered women and children. (Could you imagine cooking for a crowd of that many?) The people were amazed at what Jesus had done and immediately declared him to be a prophet. Those in attendance were probably aware of the passage from the Second Book of Kings, which serves as today’s first reading, and perhaps thought of Jesus as the aforementioned prophet. There are also similarities between the boy in today’s Gospel and Elisha from the first reading. Both of them chose to sacrificially share what little food they had with others instead of keeping it for themselves. Through both of these persons, we learn that God’s generosity is often manifested through our human hands. Beyond food, we hear today’s psalm that the Lord (whom we, as Christians recognize as Jesus), will satisfy all of our needs. Food is simply a metaphor for our needs, of which Jesus will provide for. Lastly, the second reading more or less connects all of the readings together by teaching us that through Jesus, we all form one body. He is our provider and he is our redeemer. If we follow him, we will “live in a manner worthy of the call you [we] have received.” (continued)
JULY 26, 2015
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Today’s Procession Hymn was written by Sr. Delores Duffner. I’ve given a brief synopsis of her biography in past bulletins, so you should all know her by now. The hymn portrays today’s Gospel reading from John 6: 1-15. “We come with joy in Jesus Christ, Who knows our human need.”—what a true statement. I particularly enjoy the metaphor in the third stanza where she writes, “Like ripples in a pool, our gifts, However small they are, Will reach and heal a needy world, Will comfort near and far.” It is a sublime message for those of us considering a ministry here in the parish. Like the boy in the Gospel and Elisha in the first reading, we may think that we have little to offer, but through Jesus, we actually possess a lot. Some people think that they aren’t good enough to sing in the choir or to usher at the doors, but that’s nonsense. We all have gifts that ripple out their effects on others beyond our imagination. The Offertory Hymn, written by Sylvia Dunstan, begins with the line, “All who hunger, gather gladly.” Pay attention to that last word – we are glad to be here, together in the presence of the Lord. Themes from the Gospel are reflected in this hymn, but each stanza ends with a line from Psalm 34, “Taste and see that God is good.” God is good in so many ways, as reflected in this hymn, but most importantly, and tied to last week’s Gospel, he finds those of us who are scattered, lost, and on the wrong path, and brings us back into his fold (stanza 2). The communion hymn, “Blest are They,” reflects the communion antiphon for the day, but it is also linked to the Gospel reading. “Blest are They” was written by David Haas, who has made a career composing liturgical/Christian music. While the main focus of this song’s text is a paraphrase of the Beatitudes, it is convenient to compare the verses of the song with the needs and suffering of those gathered to seek Jesus in today’s Gospel reading. Additionally, the refrain is linked to the second reading in that it charges us to follow in the footsteps of the earliest followers of Christ in order to reach eternal life. Lastly, today’s Concluding Hymn was written by Katherine Davis, an extremely talented musician from New England also known for composing “The Little Drummer Boy.” Employing Old Testament images, “Let All Things Now Living” calls forth praise from all creatures and directs that praise to God the Creator. We praise God because he made us and provides for us; we join our praise to that of the entire universe in a song of “hosanna and praise.”
IN OUR PARISH Can’t find the bulletin you brought home from church? Want to keep up on what’s happening in the parish even when you are away on vacation or sick in bed? Visit our parish website, www.stjanedechantal.org to view a copy of the bulletin and for more information on parish events and organizations. WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS St. Jane de Chantal Parish welcomes those who have recently registered in our parish. ♦ Ivan & Martha Garcia-Hidalgo & Family If you attend Mass at St. Jane Frances de Chantal regularly, we encourage you to register as a member. Please complete a registration form and drop it in the collection basket the next time you attend Mass. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT We are looking for a part-time administrative assistant in the Religious Education Office at St. Jane. A candidate would have an interest in and love for the ministry of Religious Education and Spiritual Formation; help with registrations, secretarial duties, and support for the various programs. He/she would need to have worked with a database, know Microsoft Office Suite, and be a welcoming presence to all the families of the parish. Part-time hours would include Tuesday afternoons and evenings and an occasional weekend. For more information or to send in a cover letter and resume, please contact Sally Daniel at
[email protected] or 301-530-1640. FEAST OF SAINT JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL The feast day of our parish’s patron saint, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal is on Wednesday, August 12. The daily Mass on that day will honor the memorial of Saint Jane, but so that we can celebrate this special feast as a parish
community, we will also celebrate the feast of Saint Jane on the weekend of August 15/16 at all Masses. Of special note, the Parish Music Ministry will provide music for the Sunday 10:00 am Mass on August 16. A rehearsal will be held on Thursday, August 13 in the Music Room. All are invited to join the choir for this occasion, whether you are a seasoned parish musician or a new member of the parish (all ages welcome) interested in music ministry. For more information, contact Russell Weismann via email or phone at the parish office. PAPAL VISIT No information has yet been made available to parishes regarding tickets for and attendance to events surrounding Pope Francis’ visit to Washington, D.C. in September. As soon as this information is available, we will communicate it to you. PARISHIONERS START MILITARY T RAINING Two of our parishioners have begun training at US military service academies. Please remember them in your prayers. At the beginning of their training, they will have restricted access to electronic communications, but letters and cards offering words of encouragement will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to write to them, their addresses are: MIDN Alexa Cardoni, O Company 27th Platoon, Annapolis MD 21412; and New Cadet George Logan West, PO Box 4456, West Point NY 10997-4456.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER . . . those who are sick, and all those in our nursing homes and hospitals, especially Pat Krisko, Betty Hannan, Jackson Gilmore, Anita Baker, Susan Tise, and Ernie Gregg.
ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
IN OUR LITURGY & MUSIC MINISTRIES Visit the Music Ministries page at www.stjanedechantal.org/ministries/music-ministry for information on the many music ensembles at St. Jane. “Like” the Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Music Ministry on Facebook, and see the list of music for Sunday and information on upcoming events. VISITING CHILDREN’S CHOIR FROM FRANCE On the weekend of August 22/23, our parish will host les Petits Chanteurs de France, an acclaimed boychoir from Paris, France. The ensemble, composed of twenty-two boys ranging from 7-17 years old, will offer a concert on Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 pm in church (free admission/ free-will offering to support the choir will be accepted). On Sunday, August 23, the choir will provide music at the 10:00 am Mass. All are welcome to attend these events. POTOMAC ORGAN INSTITUTE The Potomac Organ Institute was founded in 1988 to interest young people in the field of church music by providing instruction on the pipe organ. Auditions for prospective students (grades 7 and up, and adults) are held each summer and scholarship recipients receive one year of free organ instruction from a local professional organist from September through May. Auditions will be held on Wednesday evening, August 26, and again on Tuesday evening, September 1 at All Saints Church, Chevy Chase, MD. For more information, including a downloadable audition form and list of requirements, go to www.potomacorganinst.org.
IN OUR FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS Visit the Faith Formation page at www.stjanedechantal.org for information on the various programs, registration forms and calendars. CCD REGISTRATION FOR 2015-2016 Registration for next year’s CCD classes is taking place. Children ages 3–high school are welcome to attend the classes. Children ages 3 and 4 meet for FOOT (Faith Of
Our Toddlers) on Sunday mornings during the 10:00 am Mass. Grades K–5 meet on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30– 5:45 pm, grades 6–8 meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 –8:15 pm, and high school students meet on Sundays from 6:00p–7:30 pm. If you have a child you would like to register, registration forms can be found online at www.stjanedechantal.org/faith-formation/religious-ed-k-8/ register, or you can contact the Seton Center at
[email protected] or 301-530-1640. CCD T EACHERS NEEDED FOR 2015-2016 CCD teachers are needed for next year’s CCD classes. Teachers are needed in kindergarten, and grades 1, 2, 4, and 5. Co-catechists are also needed. Training will be provided. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Sally Daniel at
[email protected] or 301-530-1640.
IN OUR YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP For single Catholics, ages 22-35. Meet monthly for spiritual and social events. To get plugged in to all our events, find us on Facebook (St. Jane's Young Adult Fellowship) or email
[email protected].
IN OUR ARCHDIOCESE Visit the Archdiocese of Washington web page at www.adw.org for more information on education, family, youth, social concerns, & other events in the archdiocese. The website also has a media center, which includes social media tools, a YouTube channel, and apps. LAUDATO SI’: ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME On Care for Our Common Home (Laudato Si') is the new appeal from Pope Francis addressed to "every person living on this planet" for an inclusive dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. Pope Francis calls the Church and the world to acknowledge the urgency of our environmental challenges and to join him in embarking on a new path. This encyclical is written with both hope and resolve, looking to our common future with candor and humility. To read the encyclical online or to print a copy,
“We need to provide an education which teaches critical thinking & encourages the development of mature moral values” (Pope Francis).
Look no further than ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL Now accepting applications for grades Pre-K — Grade 8 for the 2015-2016 school year. For more information on academics & admissions, call 301-530-1221 or browse www.dechantal.org.
JULY 26, 2015
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
visit w2.vatican.va, click on the picture of St. Francis that appears, click on “EN” at upper-right hand corner to change the language to English. For resources to promote discussion and personal action on issues affecting the environment, visit the US Catholic Bishops’ website at www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/ environment. END-OF-LIFE ADVANCE DIRECTIVES Decisions of life and death are best made not in haste, but after taking time to think through our wishes and talking with family members. To help in this process, Maryland’s bishops have prepared an advance directive, the Catholic Declaration for Health Care Decision Making, through which you can appoint a health care agent and express your wishes for spiritual support, medical care and treatment, pain-relieving medication, and medically-assisted nutrition and hydration. To learn more, Maryland’s bishops have released a pastoral letter, Comfort and Consolation, on care for the sick and dying. Visit the Maryland Catholic Conference at www.mdcathcon.org/publications to download copies. Also available for download are: A Summary Q&A, that outlines the main points of Comfort and Consolation; and A Legal Guide, that provides practical advices for completing an advance directive that properly reflects Catholic principles and that also includes the Catholic Declaration on Health Care Decision Making. DEEPEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH Venerable Fulton Sheen once said: “There are not more than 100 people in the world who truly hate the Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they perceive the Catholic Church to be.” Would you like to know more about the faith we profess in a God who loves you beyond all telling? Have you ever felt at a loss to describe the mysteries of our faith? Living Catholic and Faith Foundations, adult formation courses for the Archdiocese of Washington, provide you with the opportunity to deepen your relationship with Christ and his Church. Courses are available online and at parishes around the archdiocese. To learn more or to sign up for these courses, visit the Archdiocese of Washington adult formation page at
www.mycatholicfaithdelivered.com/adw. MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR LIFE If you have a heart for women and are a good listener, consider becoming a volunteer counselor at the Shady Grove Pregnancy Center. Training consists of eight classes to be held Mondays and Thursdays, 7:00-10:00 pm, July 27 through August 20. For details, call Jackie Stippich, Executive Director, at 301-963-6223. SEE YOUR NATS AT A CONSIDERABLE DISCOUNT All season long you can see the Nationals play and save significant dollars, all while helping those in need. Just go to www.nationals.com/singlegame and type in the Code CC2015. $3 of each discounted ticket you purchase will be donated to Catholic Charities and assist in providing services for those most vulnerable in our community.
STEWARDSHIP “The hand of the Lord feeds us,” says the psalmist; “he answers all our needs.” Both Elisha’s servant in the first reading and the disciples in the Gospel story who witnessed the feeding of the five thousand saw this happen and knew it to be true. (See Psalm 145) POOR BOX The Poor Box next weekend, August 1/2, will benefit the Monsignor Christopher Fund, which provides need-based scholarships to our parish school. LEAVE A LEGACY TO ST. JANE DE CHANTAL PARISH Leaving a bequest in your will to St. Jane de Chantal Parish establishes a lasting legacy which will enable our parish to continue its mission of worship, education, and outreach through its many ministries. Bequests permit you to make a gift without any loss of comfort or security during your lifetime, while allowing you to take advantage of estate tax savings. To learn more, contact Edward D’Antoni of the archdiocesan Office of Planned Giving, at 301-853-4573 or
[email protected].
Traveling soon? Visit www.DiscoverMass.com to search for Mass schedules.
While you are on vacation this summer . . . please remember that your parish expenses continue and that we need your offerings in order to meet these expenses. If you miss any envelopes this summer, please bring your contributions up to date. An easy way to support our parish offertory and the maintenance collection is to enroll in Faith Direct. You can choose to have your contributions debited from your bank account or charged to your credit card. You can enroll online at www.faithdirect.net or call 866-507-8757 (toll free). Our parish code is MD30.
ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
Summer Weekday Mass Schedule The weekday (Monday through Friday) 11:00 am Mass has been suspended during the months of July and August. Only the 8:00 am Mass will be celebrated now through August 28. The 11:00 am Mass will resume on Monday, August 31.
For upcoming events & dates, visit www.stjanedechantal.org.
PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, July 26—Saturday, August 1, 2015
POPE FRANCIS C = Church CH = Caulfield Hall CGS = Gathering Space CLL = Church Lower Lobby CRH = Christopher Hall SMR = Scanlan Meeting Room DCR = De Chantal Room MR = Music Room NMR = Nalls Meeting Room RBR = Rectory Board Room SCH = School SC = Seton Center for Religious Education AF = Athletic Field PG = Parish Grounds
SUNDAY, JULY 26 1:00 pm .............................. Knights of Columbus Installation of Officers .............. C
T UESDAY, JULY 28 7:00 pm .............................. Faith Enquiry Class ............................................. SMR WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 T HURSDAY, JULY 30 7:00 pm .............................. Centering Prayer .................................................... SC
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Parishioners Helen Fincutter/L Daniel & Tiffany Sanders/L Vincent & Madelyn Manganiello/D Jerry Swift/D No Mass Hugh & Kay Brown/D No Mass Joseph Fincutter/D No Mass Hugh Mullins/D No Mass Richard Giebel/D No Mass Richard Giebel/D Amedeo Melone/D
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LITURGY OF THE WORD August 2, 2015 Reading I Ex 16:2-4, 12-15 Reading II Eph 4:17, 20-24
FRIDAY, JULY 31
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, July 26—Saturday, August 1, 2015
Friday
a change in mindset
suffer from hunger.
MONDAY, JULY 27 6:00 pm .............................. Girl Scout Cadettes Troop 4959 ..........................NMR
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
Thursday
Now is the time for
Gospel Jn 6:24-35
ALTAR SERVERS Monday, July 27—Sunday, August 2, 2015 Monday
8:00 am 11:00 am Tuesday 8:00 am 11:00 am Wednesday 8:00 am 11:00 am Thursday 8:00 am 11:00 am Friday 8:00 am 11:00 am Saturday 8:00 am 2:00 pm 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm
I. Baldwin, I. Steadman No Mass T. Aquino, C. Rickerby No Mass J. Connors, K. McConnell No Mass T. Petersen, M. Western No Mass E. Maynard, I. Western No Mass C. Steele, 1 volunteer needed 2 volunteers needed C. Besche, Q. Connolly, L. West M. Kramer, R. Kramer, N. Wolanin M. Gleeson, O. Michael, N. Rowe J. Cerritelli, A. Kaden, R. Lynch M. Durkin, 2 volunteers needed
