ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR THE
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT / YEAR C
Entrance Antiphon When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days. (Ps. 91:15-16) Entrance Hymn............................................. This Is the Time of Fulfillment ........................................................... #472 Penitential Rite .......................................................... Kyrie eleison ....................................................................... #205 ........................................ (12 pm & Sun. 5 pm) Lord, have mercy from Black Mountain Liturgy.............................. #266 Reading I ............................................................ Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Responsorial Psalm ....................................... Psalm 91: Be with me, Lord ...........................................................#1029 ...................................................... (12 pm & Sun. 5 pm) Psalm 91: Be with me, Lord.............................................. #68 Reading II ............................................................... Romans 10:8-13 Gospel Acclamation .................................... Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ ................................. Russell J. Weismann
.......................................................... (12 pm & Sun. 5 pm) from Storrington Mass ................................................ #259 Gospel ....................................................................... Luke 4:1-13 Preparation of the Gifts ................................. Jesus, Tempted in the Desert ........................................................... #459 ...................................................................... (10 am) The Matchless Love ........................................... Alfred V. Fedak ............................................................. (12 pm & Sun. 5 pm) On Eagle’s Wings ................................................... #690 Preface Acclamation ..................................... Sanctus from Cantus Missae ........................................................... #304 ............................................. (12 pm & Sun. 5 pm) Holy, Holy, Holy from Storrington Mass ................................... #260 Memorial Acclamation .......... We proclaim your death from Mass in Honor of Saint Ignatius................ inside back cover ....................................... (12 pm & Sun. 5 pm) We proclaim your death from Storrington Mass ............................. #261 Great Amen .............................................from Mass in Honor of Saint Ignatius .................................. inside back cover .......................................................... (12 pm & Sun. 5 pm) from Storrington Mass ................................................ #264 Breaking of the Bread .................................. Agnus Dei from Cantus Missae.......................................................... #311 ................................................(12 pm & Sun. 5 pm) Lamb of God from Storrington Mass ..................................... #265 Communion Antiphon .......................... Mt. 4:4: One does not live on bread alone.......................... Russell J. Weismann
Hymn of Thanksgiving ........................................... On Eagle’s Wings.................................................................... #690 ....................................................................... (10 am) Teach Me, O Lord ............................................... Philip Stopford ................................................................................ (12 pm) Hosea ..................................................... Gregory Norbert 10:00 am Marian Antiphon .................................. Ave Regina caelorum Concluding Hymn .......................................... Forty Days and Forty Nights ............................................................ #466 ................................................ (12 pm & Sun. 5 pm) Somebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door ...................................... #462
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
MUSIC AND LITURGY NOTES During this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, there are two ways in which we can experience mercy; we can receive mercy, and we can offer mercy. Most of us understand that we can receive mercy by attending Mass and by practicing the Sacrament of Reconciliation, but many of us do not know that we can also give mercy. This can be accomplished by engaging in a Corporal Work of Mercy. The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs and by which we respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life. We are blessed to be part of a large and active parish church with many ministries and activities. Underneath each of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy listed below are some ideas for how you can contribute through a parish ministry. 1. Feed the hungry: Give time or resources to our parish’s SOME, Shepherd’s Table, Bethesda Cares, or Meals on Wheels ministries. Drop off non-perishable goods in the food basket located in the Gathering Space of church. 2. Give drink to the thirsty: Follow the advice of our Parish Environmental Committee and be sure not to waste water at home. Offer bottled water to shelters. Become a Eucharistic Minister so that you can offer the Blood of Christ to those who are “spiritually” thirsting. 3. Shelter the homeless: Give time or resources to our parish’s Saint Martin’s Cloak Ministry or assist with our Justice and Advocacy Councils. Instead of throwing out clothes that do not fit, drop them in our clothing donation bin located on the parking lot. 4. Visit the sick: Join our Parish Ladies of Charity group and visit our parishioners who are hospitalized. Become a Eucharistic Minister and take the Body of Christ to those who are sick and homebound. 5. Visit the prisoners: Volunteer in our Parish’s Welcome Home ministry. 6. Bury the dead: Join our Parish Bereavement Committee ministry 7. Give alms to the poor: Support our parish by contributing to its charitable and outreach efforts. Participate in the “Operation Rice Bowl” during Lent.
LENT IN OUR PARISH VOCATIONS T REE Please take a moment today to stop by the “Vocations Tree” in the Gathering Space of church. This year’s tree has cards for all 74 of the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Washington. Please choose one or more cards and pray for that seminarian each day during Lent. Make it a beautiful offering to the Lord this Lent to pray for those the Lord calls to give their lives in service of His Church in our archdiocese. LENTEN BOOK PROGRAM This Lent, St. Jane is partnering with the Dynamic Catholic Institute (dynamiccatholic.com) to give a free copy of Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly to every family at our parish. This book discusses the essence of authentic Catholic spirituality and addresses some of the most important questions we face today both as individuals and as a Church. All are invited to read this book and engage in weekly discussions guided by Fr. Giese every Tuesday evening during Lent, beginning February 16, at 7:30 pm in the main church. Books will be handed out after each Mass this weekend, February 13/14. Make the most out of your Lenten experience this year by walking with your St. Jane community on this six-week spiritual journey to a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church. CRS RICE BOWL: HUNGERING FOR THE JOURNEY Join our parish community—and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a life-changing
Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s rice bowl from the Gathering Space of church, and don’t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! Remember, what you give up for Lent changes lives. STATIONS OF THE CROSS The public celebration of the Way of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent (through March 18) at 7:30 pm, and on Good Friday (March 25) at 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm. All will take place in the church. CONFESSIONS This Lenten season, each Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Washington will have confessions available every Wednesday evening from 6:45-8:00 pm. If you have been reluctant to come to the sacrament, have been away for some time or just found it difficult to get to a Saturday afternoon confession time, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Christ and His Church. Learn more at www.the-light-is-on.org. Confessions are also heard at St. Jane each Saturday afternoon, 3:45-4:45 pm.
IN OUR PARISH WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS St. Jane de Chantal Parish welcomes those who have recently registered in our parish: ♦ Miguel Saba & Chantal Castro & Family ♦ Stephen & Sydney Sorrells & Family If you attend Mass at St. Jane Frances de Chantal regularly, we encourage you to register as a member.
ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH Please complete a registration form and drop it in the collection basket when you attend Mass. SODALITY FASHION SHOW Spring is right around the corner and with that in mind, Sodality Fashion Show and Luncheon tickets will be sold after all Masses this weekend, February 13/14. Credit cards accepted. For questions, contact Kathy Kitzinger 301-4936248 /
[email protected]) or Maureen George (
[email protected]). T HAT MAN IS YOU The Spring semester has begun, but it is never too late to start the program. Come Saturday mornings in Caulfield Hall for light breakfast and fellowship from 6:30-7:00 am, followed by program material and discussion from 7:00-8:00 am. Topic for February 20: “Enter into Great Silence.” For more information, contact Tim Gleeson (240-338-2899).
REMEMBER IN PRAYER . . . those who are sick, and all those in our nursing homes and hospitals, especially Mary Cahill, Susan Tise, Dianne Fay Dickinson, and Pat Krisko. . . . those who have died, especially Phyllis Marinelli and Kitty Wyland.
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. FESTIVAL CHOIR Parishioners and friends interested in joining our parish’s seasonal Festival Choir are invited to choir rehearsals beginning Thursday, February 18, at 8:00 pm, in the Music Room, located in the lower level of church. The enhanced choir will offer music during Holy Week Liturgies, including the three day Triduum. JOIN MUSIC MINISTRY St. Augustine reminds us, “those who sing pray twice.” If you have musical experience, consider sharing your God given gifts by joining one of our Parish Music Ministry groups. The Parish Choir rehearses on Thursday evening at 8:00 pm and sings for the 10:00 am Mass. If you can read music, you might consider joining the Handbell Ensemble, which rehearses on Thursdays at 7:00 pm and rings at one Mass per month. Adults and families who enjoy contemporary music are welcome to join our Family Choir at the noon Mass, which rehearses on Sundays at 11:00 am. Young parishioners are needed to join our new Youth Contemporary Ensemble as singers and instrumentalists at the 5:00 pm Mass, which will rehearse at 3:30 pm on Sundays. No previous experience necessary. Being a
BETHESDA, MARYLAND Music Minister is fun, and a wonderful way to serve God and our parish community. For more information, email
[email protected] or call the Parish Office (301-530-1550).
IN OUR FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS Visit the Faith Formation page at www.stjanedechantal.org for information on the various programs, registration forms and calendars. YOUTH MINISTRY Take a break from the stress of school and visit Youth Ministry at St. Jane! This Sunday, February 14, we will discuss how to live a holy life in your family; our model for family life will be the Holy Family. On February 21, don’t you wish you could “Trust in God’s Mercy” for you? At this meeting, we will understand how to embrace the Mercy that comes to us from Jesus’ divine power. All high school students welcome! Meet in the Seton Center on Sundays at 6:00 pm. Reminder: The youth are going on a retreat at Mount St. Mary’s on February 5-7 and there will not be a SMASH meeting on February 7. Please keep each of the teens in your prayers. YOUTH MINISTRY STATIONS OF THE CROSS Youth Ministry participates in the living Stations of the Cross during Lent; this year we are scheduled for Friday, March 11 at 7:30 pm. Teens are invited to help us prepare by playing a role or reading from a script. You can receive service hours for the rehearsals and the event. Practices will be held on February 29 and March 7 at 7:00 pm in church. To participate, call 301-530-1640 or email
[email protected].
IN OUR YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP For single Catholics, ages 22-35. Meet monthly for spiritual and social events. Find us on Facebook (St. Jane's Young Adult Fellowship) or email
[email protected]. YOUNG ADULT MASS & SOCIAL All young adults are invited to the third Sunday of the month YAF Mass and Pizza Social. Come and join us at the 5:00 pm Mass on February 21. Meet at the back of the church before Mass and we will sit together in the section of pews in front of the cry room. After Mass, all are invited to Caulfield Hall to enjoy pizza, drinks, and fellowship. LENTEN BOOK PROGRAM This Lent, in a collaboration between St. Jane and the Dynamic Catholic Institute (dynamiccatholic.com) there will be a book discussion guided by Fr. Giese every Tuesday evening at 7.30 pm in the church. A free copy of the book Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly will be given to all registered parishioners and families in our parish. There will be specific young adult focused discussion sessions. Please consider spending a few precious moments this Lent with fellow young adults on this six-week spiritual journey to a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church.
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
IN OUR BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL Check out the St. Jane de Chantal School website at www.dechantal.org to get information on admissions, see what each classroom is studying, and more. OPEN HOUSE We welcome all prospective families to attend our Open House on Monday, February 29, from 9:00 to 11:00 am. All classrooms from Pre-K to Grade 8 will be open for visitors. The Open House provides an excellent opportunity for interested families to visit our “Best of Bethesda” school, experience our “Blue Ribbon” curriculum, and speak with teachers. Information about enrollment and applications will be available. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Students celebrated Catholic School’s Week with a rousing game of Math Bingo with the entire student body on Monday, a school Spelling Bee on Thursday, and a beautiful school Mass led by Father Cusick on Friday. Students decorated the hallways with essays, photos, and artwork to commemorate why they “Love de Chantal.” The school demonstrated its appreciation for the students, the community, the teachers, the administration, and the parents with cards, flowers, lunch, and special treats. Our school would not be as incredible as it is without the support from all of these important people. Thank you for making us such an excellent school! ANNUAL SPELLING BEE The annual spelling bee, led by teachers Mr. Dugan and Mrs. Theim, took place on Thursday afternoon in front of an excited school audience ready to cheer on the contestants. Two students from each grade were selected to participate. The 2016 winner who will represent de Chantal at the regional spelling bee is eighth grader Anna Owens. Congratulations to our runner up, eighth grader Henry Ilonaya and all of the contestants.
IN OUR ARCHDIOCESE For more information on education, family, youth, social concerns, & other events in the Archdiocese of Washington, visit www.adw.org. The website also has a media center, which includes social media tools, a YouTube channel, and apps. QUO VADIS EVENTS High school juniors and seniors who may be considering the seminary for college are invited to an all-day excursion to Sugarloaf Mountain on Sunday, April 10. The annual Quo Vadis Camp will be from June 26-29 at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. To register, call 202-6369020 or email Traci O’Neill at
[email protected]. For more information, visit www.dcpriest.org. EVENTS FOR MEN CONSIDERING THE PERMANENT DIACONATE The archdiocesan Office of Permanent Diaconate Formation will begin a new cycle of recruitment and
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT preparation of men for the diaconate. It will begin with an aspirancy program in late Fall of 2016. The initial selection process for this class will begin with a series of “Come and See” events for potential applicants and their wives. The final “Come and See” event in our area will take place Wednesday, March 16, 7:00-9:00 pm at the archdiocesan Pastoral Center (Hyattsville, MD). Permanent deacons are ordained clergy who have received the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Deacons are called to a special ministry of service through which they assist the needy, the hungry, the sick, the homeless, the imprisoned, immigrants, and others. As ministers of God’s Word, deacons proclaim the Gospel at Mass, preach and teach. They also exercise various liturgical roles, including baptizing, witnessing marriages, presiding at funerals and wake services, and serving as ordinary ministers of Holy Communion. Applicants must be baptized Catholic men between the ages of thirty and sixty (at the time the formation program begins), active in the parish, and recommended by their pastors. RSVP to Diane Biggs at 301-853-5345 or
[email protected]. For more information, contact contact Deacon Desi Vikor, Director of Formation, at 301-853-4582 or
[email protected]. Additional information is also available at http://adw.org/permanentdeacons.
STEWARDSHIP Today’s first reading describes the offering of first fruits the people of Israel were to present to the Lord in thanksgiving for their deliverance from Egypt and the gift of the promised land. Is my offering at today’s Mass an appropriate response to the many blessings the Lord has given me? PARISH SUPPORT
FOR
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Offertory $16,925.00 February 8, 2015 $17,229.00 Attendance 1816 February 8, 2015 1597
2016 CARDINAL’S APPEAL Thank you to all who have made a pledge or gift to the 2016 Cardinal’s Appeal. We ask those who have yet to do so, to prayerfully consider a generous pledge. Please mail your pledge or gift directly to: Archdiocese of Washington, National Processing Center PO Box 6064, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6664. For more information on the appeal, visit http://appeal.adw.org. POOR BOX The Poor Box next weekend, February 20/21, will benefit Bethesda Help. Founded in 1968, Bethesda Help provides emergency food deliveries to families in crisis; transportation to doctor and social-service appointments for elderly or disabled individuals; clothing referrals; emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and prescription medicines; and information on other county resources to residents of greater Bethesda. For more information on ways to help, visit www.bethesdahelp.org.
ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, February 14—Saturday, February 20, 2016
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
“Entering through the Holy Door means discovering the depths of the Father’s mercy, who seeks each of us personally.”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 11:00 am ................................................. Family Choir.................................................................. MR 1:00 pm ................................................... CYO Basketball........................................................... CRH 6:00 pm ................................................... Youth Ministry: Life Night ................................................ SC M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 3:30 pm ................................................... CYO Basketball........................................................... CRH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 3:30 pm ................................................... CYO Basketball........................................................... CRH 4:30 pm ................................................... Grades K-5 CCD ......................................................... SCH 7:00 pm ................................................... Grades 6-8 CCD ......................................................... SCH 7:00 pm ................................................... Church History Class...................................................... SC 7:30 pm ................................................... Lenten Book Program....................................................... C WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 3:30 pm ................................................... CYO Basketball........................................................... CRH 4:45 pm ................................................... Daisy Troop 3426 ........................................................ NMR 6:30 pm ................................................... Cub Scouts Wolf Den .................................................. NMR 7:00 pm ................................................... RCIA.............................................................................. SC 7:00 pm ................................................... Sodality Executive Board ............................................. SMR 7:15 pm ................................................... St. Martin’s Cloak ........................................................... CH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 3:30 pm ................................................... CYO Basketball........................................................... CRH 6:00 pm ................................................... Boy Scout Troop 461................................................... DCR 7:00 pm ................................................... Centering Prayer ............................................................ SC 7:00 pm ................................................... Handbell Ensemble ....................................................... MR 7:00 pm ................................................... Confirmation Parents...................................................... CH 7:30 pm ................................................... Pastoral Council .......................................................... SMR 8:00 pm ................................................... Parish Choir .................................................................. MR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 3:15 pm ................................................... Daisy Troop 3613 ........................................................ DCR 3:30 pm ................................................... CYO Basketball........................................................... CRH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 6:30 am ................................................... That Man Is You............................................................. CH 8:00 am ................................................... CYO Basketball........................................................... CRH 9:00 am ................................................... SPRED .......................................................................... SC For all upcoming events & dates, visit www.stjanedechantal.org & click on “Complete Parish Calendar.”
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, February 14—Saturday, February 20, 2016 Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 am 11:00 am 8:00 am 11:00 am 8:00 am 11:00 am 8:00 am 11:00 am 8:00 am 11:00 am 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Parishioners Goldie Stoeber/D John Murphy/D Andrew Vu/L Maurey Conely/D Joseph Park/D Maurey Conley/D Joanne Dorsey/D John Kennedy/D Patricia Rawson/D Patricia Rawson/D Maria Spalice/D George Sirilla/D Paul Bowes/D Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Brown/D George Sirilla/D
@Pontifex
CELEBRANTS February 21, 2016 5:00 pm Vigil Fr. McKay 8:00 am Fr. Giese 10:00 am Fr. Cusick 12:00 pm Fr. McKay 5:00 pm Fr. Cusick
LITURGY OF THE WORD February 21, 2016 Reading I Gn 15:5-12, 17-18 Reading II Phil 3:17—4:1 Gospel Lk 9:28b-36
ALTAR SERVERS Monday, February 15—Sunday, February 21, 2016 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 7:30 pm Saturday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm
I. Baldwin, T. McKinnon C. Shaheen, T. Shaheen C. Gotzman, M. Gotzman S. Owen, I. Steadman M. Flynn, S. Flynn M. Bailey, C. Steele J. Thistle, S. Wolanin J. Brunier, N. Wolanin R. Dimond, C. Rhea S. Owen, B. Shaffer 3 volunteers needed N. Kaproth, S. Ryan J. Connors, J. Morris, L. Morris I. Baldwin, G. LaCount, M. Ryan M. Flynn, M. Gleeson, O. Michael T. Aquino, J. Cerritelli, T. Petersen M. McLoughlin, C. Smithdeal, I. Steadman
