ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR THE
T HIRD SUNDAY OF LENT / YEAR B
Introit My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor. (Ps. 25:15-16)
Entrance Hymn............................................. This Is the Time of Fulfillment ........................................................... #472 Penitential Rite ..................................... Kyrie from Mass in Honor of St. Ignatius ................... Worship inside back cover Reading I ..........................................Exodus 20:1-17 / (12:00 noon) Exodus 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm ................................ Psalm 19: Lord, You Have the Words ....................................................#1034 ................................................... (12:00 noon) Psalm 95: If Today You Hear His Voice ........................................#1033 Reading II ................................. 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 / (12:00 noon) Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 Gospel Acclamation ............................................................. ......................................................... Russell J. Weismann
Gospel ..................................................John 2:13-25 / (12:00 noon) John 4:5-42 Preparation of the Gifts ............................ You Strode within the Temple, Lord ...................................................... #729 ................................................................... (10:00 am) Expectans expectavi........................................... Charles Wood ......................................................... (12:00 noon) I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say ............................................... #707 Preface Acclamation ..................................... Sanctus from Cantus Missae ........................................................... #304 Memorial Acclamation ......................................... from Cantus Missae
Music: Vatican Edition; acc. by Richard Proulx, © 1995, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-701331.
Great Amen Breaking of the Bread .................................. Agnus Dei from Cantus Missae.......................................................... #311 Communion Antiphon ........................... Ps. 84: 4-5: The Sparrow Finds a Home ........................... Russell J. Weismann
Communion Antiphon ................. (12:00 noon) John 14:12-14: For Anyone Who Drinks................. Russell J. Weismann
MARCH 8, 2015
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
Hymn of Thanksgiving .............................. Christ is Made the Sure Foundation....................................................... #732 ......................................................................... (10:00 am) Sicut cervus....................... Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes aquarum, ita desiderat anima mea ad te, Deus
As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. (Ps. 42:1)
Marian Antiphon ................................................. Ave Regina Caelorum ..................... Plainchant, mode VI, 12th century
Hail, queen of heaven, hail lady of the angels. Hail, root, hail the door through which the Light of the world is risen. Rejoice, glorious Virgin, beautiful above all. Hail, O very fair one, and plead for us to Christ.
Concluding Hymn........................................ The Glory of These Forty Days .......................................................... #467 MUSIC & LITURGY NOTES The word “homily” is taken from the Greek word, homilia, which roughly means, “to hold a conversation.” A homily is not a sermon. The homily is a scripturally-based reflection, while a sermon is a speech on religious instruction. The aim of the homily rhetoric is to bring meaning to the readings that have just been proclaimed. A few funny stories about homilies: In the 16th century, the organist of St. Mark’s Cathedral in Venice, Giovanni Gabrieli, was viewed as a celebrity during his day, and his stature was much higher than that of the priests in that he was able to impose fines on them if they preached too long. A few centuries later, Camille Saint-Saëns was asked by the pastor of the Church of the Madeleine in Paris to play organ music that resembled the music of comic opera so as to entertain parishioners during Mass. Saint-Saëns replied to the pastor saying that he would refrain from playing comical music until the pastor preached comical homilies from the pulpit. Lastly, Newark’s Cathedral-Basilica of the Sacred Heart is an immense and beautiful edifice. In it is a grand pulpit decorated with carved depictions of the saints. One of the saints is St. Ambrose – known to be the patron saint of brevity. Next time you think that the homily is going a little long, you may want to pray to St. Ambrose. Finishing the Liturgy of the Word is the recitation of the creed and the Prayer of the Faithful. The creed, otherwise known as the Profession of Faith, is a public manifestation of the mysteries of our faith. The Prayer of the Faithful, or General Intercessions, are prayers composed by the parish to pray for the needs of the Church, nation, and local community. Following the prayers, the congregation is seated for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
LENT IN OUR PARISH STABAT MATER Stabat Mater by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi will be performed next Sunday, March 15, at 3:30 pm, in church. A favorite among Lenten musical reflections, the Stabat Mater (The Sorrowful Mother) is a musical selection that meditates on the suffering of Mary, Jesus Christ's mother, during his crucifixion. This admired work is performed by St. Jane’s staff singers, Grace Gilday, soprano, and Stephanie Conticchio, alto, along with the Celebrated String Quartet and Andrew Vu, organ. STATIONS OF THE CROSS The public celebration of the Way of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent (March 13-27) at 7:30 pm; St. Jane’s Youth Ministry will offer a beautiful live enactment of the Stations on March 13. Stations will also be held on Good Friday (April 3) 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 will offer the sacrament of penance every Wednesday evening. Confessions are heard at St. Jane on Wednesdays from 6:45-8:15 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.thelightison.org. Confessions are heard at St. Jane every Saturday, 3:45-4:45 pm.
IN OUR PARISH WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS St. Jane de Chantal Parish welcomes those who have
ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH recently registered in our parish: ♦ Maxwell & Chimwemwe Mkwezalamba & Family ♦ Jennifer Padilla 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. PIZZA & DONUT SOCIALS All parishioners are invited to share pizza and drinks in Caulfield Hall after the 5:00 pm Mass next Saturday, March 14, and coffee, donuts, and friendship after the 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12 noon Masses next Sunday, March 15. The featured organizations this month is the Pastoral Council. Representatives will be available to answer questions you might have regarding how the Pastoral Council advises and assists the pastor in achieving the goals of the parish. This includes: developing and recommending parish policies; striving to represent the needs and views of parishioners as a whole; coordinating activities among the parish organizations; and, performing other tasks to promote the mission and overall good of the parish. The Youth Group will be taking donations at the coffee to benefit a local charity. SODALITY MORNING OF RECOLLECTION Come renew your spirit at the annual Morning of Recollection. All parishioners are invited to attend a morning of peace and preparation during Lent at the Morning of Recollection, following 8:00 am Mass on Saturday, March 21. The speaker will be Sister Patricia Mood of the Dominican Retreat House. Light pastries and coffee/tea/juice will be served. No fee; just bring your friends and neighbors. RSVP to Poupee Nisos at 301-5306094 (after 6:00 pm) or
[email protected]. This event is sponsored by Sodality. PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS The Pastoral Council consists of 15 members, five of whom are elected each year for three-year terms. It also includes the School Principal, the Director of Faith Formation, and the heads or representatives of the Sodality, Finance Council, Home and School Association, School Board, and
BETHESDA, MARYLAND CYO. Elections will be held during April to select five council members for a term running from May 2015 until May 2018. If you are 18 years of age or older and interested in serving the parish as a member of the council, or if you wish to nominate a fellow parishioner who meets these criteria, please complete the nomination form below and return it to the parish office by 5:00 pm Monday, March 23. The nomination form can also be found on the Pastoral Council pages of the St. Jane’s website (www.stjanedechantal.org/ about-us/advisory-boards/pastoral-council/). For more information, call the Pastoral Council president, Matt Flynn, at 301-942-8491. GOOD STEWARD NEWSLETTER EDITOR Our parish Stewardship Committee seeks a new editor for the quarterly Good Steward newsletter. If interested, contact Mickey Gutierrez at
[email protected]. HOSPITAL MINISTRY One of our parish ministries touches people’s hearts, souls, and faith—that is the ministry provided to Suburban Hospital by some of the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion of our parish. We try to have two Eucharistic Ministers bring Communion to Catholic patients at the hospital every day. We are in need of more ministers, especially for Tuesdays and Fridays. If interested, contact Fr. John McKay, the Catholic chaplain and priest in residence here at St. Jane, at 301-530-1550. There is a procedure for preparation required by both the archdiocese and the hospital.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER . . . the children attending the First Communion Retreat on March 14 in preparation for the sacrament. . . . those who are sick, and all those in our nursing homes and hospitals, especially Pat Krisko, Betty Hannan, Jackson Gilmore, Ann O’Connell, and Carolyn O’Conor. . . . those who have died, especially Robert T. Flynn and Irene Murray-Granum.
PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATION FORM Name __________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone _______________________________________
Email ________________________________________
Education ________________________________________________________________________________________ Experience _______________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nominated by ____________________________________ The candidate is asked to indicate willingness to serve if elected. Signature of candidate _____________________________ **You must include a recent photo of the candidate.**
MARCH 8, 2015
IN OUR LITURGY & MUSIC MINISTRIES ADDITIONAL USHERS NEEDED Ushers are an integral part of our parish worship experience. They greet us at the door, hand us a bulletin, find us seating, organize the offertory, and keep our pews clutter-free. We currently need new recruits for this vital ministry. Adults young and old are encouraged to join the ranks of our beloved ushers. If you are interested, call the parish office. MUSIC MINISTRY RECRUITMENT It is never too late to join one of our parish music ministries. Are you new to the parish? Being involved with one of our choirs is a wonderful way to meet fellow parishioners and to be actively involved in the vibrant life of St. Jane’s. The Parish Choir is in need of six additional tenors. For more information, see the music pages on the parish web site. HYMNAL RIBBONS A few parishioners have approached asking why the new hymnals do not have ribbon bookmarks in them. The publisher no longer makes the hymnals with ribbon bookmarks because of the tendency for the ribbon to become frayed. Therefore, we did not have the option of purchasing hymnals with bookmarks. For the time being, if you miss having a ribbon, use your bulletin or offering envelope as a bookmark. We will look into inexpensive ways to add ribbon bookmarks.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT LENTEN MEDITATION HIKE Welcome spring by getting outside for a scenic hike on Saturday, March 21! We will discuss some points to meditate on before setting off as "a group in solitude." We will stay together as a group but the intention is not to talk, but rather to reflect and meditate as we engage in God’s creation. After the hike, we will discuss the experience over hot chocolate or another weather-appropriate snack!
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. DO THE DASH The De Chantal Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, April 25. This bi-annual event will raise money for St. Jane de Chantal's “Field Improvement Fund.” Improvement with drainage and footings are needed in order to offer a safe place for both school and parish activities. Register at www.imathlete.com/events/ DeChantalDash. We are also looking for companies, businesses, and families to consider sponsoring this popular event. See your family name or company logo on the back of over 600 race shirts! Sponsor forms can be found in the back of church or at www.imathlete.com/ events/DeChantalDash. Questions? Email us at
[email protected].
STEWARDSHIP
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 STATIONS OF THE CROSS Youth Ministry will be portraying a living Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 13 at 7:30 pm. Any high school student is welcome to join in. The final practice will take place this Monday, March 9, at 7:00 pm in the church. YOUTH MINISTRY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Teens are invited to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday night, March 15. Meet in the church at 6:15 pm. Jesus is present to us in His precious Body and Blood in the Eucharist. Pope Emeritus Benedict said, “We Christians kneel only before God or before the Most Blessed Sacrament because we know and believe that the one true God is present in it, the God who created the world and so loved it that he gave his Only Begotten Son.”
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].
“You shall not covet” is perhaps a difficult commandment to keep in our consumer-oriented society. But as Christian stewards, we know that we are the recipients and caretakers of God’s many gifts. May this understanding that all is gift help us be less resentful of the gifts of others. PARISH SUPPORT
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MARCH 1, 2015
Offertory $14,171.00 March 2, 2014 $19,251.00 Attendance 1682 March 2, 2014 1951
SECOND COLLECTION: CHURCH IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD This weekend, March 7/8, is the collection for the Church in the Developing World. The collection is directed to three geographic areas where the Church is experiencing considerable challenges through growth, rebuilding, and general need. The collection supports basic ministries and services in catechetics, education, liturgy, and in providing physical structures for their churches, things we often can take for granted in our archdiocese. POOR BOX Thank you for your contributions of $100.00 to So Others Might Eat. The Poor Box next weekend, March 14/15, will benefit St. Martin’s Cloak.
ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, March 8—Saturday, March 14, 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, MARCH 8 9:00 am ..................................... Parish Choir............................................................................... MR 11:00 am ................................... Family Choir .............................................................................. MR 6:15 pm ..................................... Bible Study .................................................................................SC MONDAY, MARCH 9 6:00 pm ..................................... Girl Scout Cadettes Troop 4959 ............................................. NMR 7:00 pm ..................................... Youth Ministry Stations Rehearsal ............................................... C TUESDAY, MARCH 10 4:15 pm ..................................... Religious Education Grades K-5 ............................................. SCH 5:30 pm ..................................... Daisy Troop 4922 .................................................................... DCR 7:00 pm ..................................... Religious Education Grades 6-8.............................................. SCH 7:00 pm ..................................... Church History Course ...............................................................SC 7:00 pm ..................................... Encounter Meeting .....................................................................SC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 6:00 pm ..................................... Cub Scout Bear Den .............................................................. NMR 6:45 pm ..................................... Confessions.................................................................................. C 7:00 pm ..................................... RCIA ...........................................................................................SC 7:30 pm ..................................... St. Martin’s Cloak ....................................................................SMR THURSDAY, MARCH 12 9:00 am ..................................... Bible Study .................................................................................SC 7:00 pm ..................................... Centering Prayer ........................................................................SC 7:00 pm ..................................... Encounter Meeting .....................................................................SC 7:00 pm ..................................... Handbell Ensemble ................................................................... MR 8:00 pm ..................................... Parish Choir............................................................................... MR FRIDAY, MARCH 13 6:30 pm ..................................... Cub Scouts Jr. Webelos Den ................................................. NMR 7:00 pm ..................................... Girl Scouts Grade 5 ................................................................. DCR 7:30 pm ..................................... Stations of the Cross .................................................................... C SATURDAY, MARCH 14 6:00 am ..................................... That Man Is You: The Practice of the Presence God................ CH 9:00 am ..................................... First Communion Retreat .............................................. C/CH/SMR after 6:00 pm Mass.................... Pizza Social ............................................................................... CH 7:45 pm ..................................... St. Louis de France Confirmation Reception............................. CH For all upcoming events & dates, visit www.stjanedechantal.org & click on “Complete Parish Calendar.”
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, March 8—Saturday, March 14, 2015 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 Enid Perez/D Thomas McCarthy/D Maureen Rielley/D James Marvca/D Soraya Alem’s Mother/D Carmen Abascal/D Bob Flynn/D John Giese/D James Lawler/D Harry Seeback/D Patricia Riley/D Vic Berra/D Vera Knapp/D Eugene Pomfret/D Mr. & Mrs. John Adams, Sr./D
“‘Return to me with all your heart’ (Joel 2:12). To return to the Lord ‘with all [one’s] heart,’ means taking the pat h of a conversion that is neither superficial nor transient, but is a spiritual journey that reaches the deepest place of our self. The heart, in fact, is the seat of our sentiments, the center in which our decisions and our attitudes mature.” Homily, Pope Francis, 18 February 2015., w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/ en/homilies/2015/ index.html#homilies.
LITURGY OF THE WORD March 15, 2015 Reading I 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 (12nn) 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Reading II Eph 2:4-10 (12nn) Eph 5:8-14 Gospel Jn 3:14-21 (12nn) Jn 9:1-41
ALTAR SERVERS Monday, March 9—Sunday, March 15, 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm
J. Dolan, A. Myers M. Gleeson, I. Western T. Aquino, S. Flynn M. Gutierrez, I. Steadman L. Kane, S. Owen K. Guechler, K. Penney R. Dimond, E. Dimond C. Shaheen, T. Shaheen C. Rickerby, N. Wolanin O. Gutierrez, M. Western J. Thistle, 1 volunteer needed C. Besche, R. Dever, A. Hadigan N. Gray, K. Guechler, J. Rhea L. Kane, C. Stroud, M. Stroud J. Cerritelli, R. Lynch, N. Rowe J. Dolan, A. Lennon, B. Lennon
