OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA, MARYLAND May 12, 2019 Masses for the Week Monday, May 13th (Gospel reading: Jn. 10: 1-10) 7:00 AM + Onyioza Maris Asuku Fr. Barbieri 8:00 AM + Margaret D. O’Connor Fr. Barbieri 12 NOON Int. William Opdyke Msgr. Filardi Tuesday, May 14th (Gospel reading: Jn. 15: 9-17) 7:00 AM + Onyioza Maris Asuku Msgr. Filardi 8:00 AM + Kris Ayala Msgr. Filardi 12 NOON + Lois Lewis Fr. Barbieri Wednesday, May 15th (Gospel reading: Jn. 12: 44-50) 7:00 AM + Onyioza Maris Asuku Fr. Barbieri 8:00 AM + Al & Margaret Delacroix Fr. Barbieri 12 NOON + MaryAnn McInerny Msgr. Filardi Thursday, May 16th (Gospel reading: Jn. 13: 16-20) 7:00 AM + Joseph Can Ngoc Pham Msgr. Filardi 8:00AM + Onyioza Maris Asuku Msgr. Filardi 12 NOON + Ellen Wycoski Fr. Barbieri Friday, May 17th (Gospel reading: Jn. 14: 1-6) 7:00 AM + Onyioza Maris Asuku Fr. Barbieri 8:00 AM Int. Bowe Family & Friends Fr. Barbieri 12 NOON + Thomas & Helen McGuinness Msgr. Filardi Saturday, May 18th (Gospel reading: Jn. 14: 7-14) 8:00 AM Int. MaryAnn Denning Fr. Barbieri 11:00-11:55 AM Confessions Msgr. Filardi 12 NOON + Daniel Slattery Fr. Barbieri 4:00-4:45 PM Confessions Fr. Barbieri 5:00 PM + Zita Mullaly Msgr. Filardi Sunday, May 19th (Gospel reading: Jn. 13: 31-33a, 34-35) 7:30 AM Priest’s Intentions Msgr. Filardi 9:00 AM Priest’s Intentions Msgr. Filardi 10:30 AM Priest’s Intentions Fr. Barbieri 12 NOON Priest’s Intentions Fr. MacFarlane 1:30 PM People of the Parish Fr. Barbieri The Priests’ schedule is subject to change without notice. Because of printing deadlines, Mass intentions requested less than two weeks ahead might not appear in the bulletin. Masses are offered for the names/intentions written in the parish intention book. The graces of each Mass are applied to the persons listed in the book regardless of whether they appear in the bulletin or are mentioned during the Mass. Congratulations to the Confirmands receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, May 11th. There will be Mother’s Day Carnations for sale after all of the Sunday Masses on May 12th. The cost is $1. Proceeds will go to Maryland Right to Life.
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OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Masses for the Week
Monday May 13th (Gospel reading Jn 10 1-10) 700 AM + Onyioza Maris Asuku Fr Barbieri 800 AM + Margaret D OrsquoConnor Fr Barbieri 12 NOON Int William Opdyke Msgr Filardi Tuesday May 14th (Gospel reading Jn 15 9-17) 700 AM + Onyioza Maris Asuku Msgr Filardi 800 AM + Kris Ayala Msgr Filardi 12 NOON + Lois Lewis Fr Barbieri Wednesday May 15th (Gospel reading Jn 12 44-50) 700 AM + Onyioza Maris Asuku Fr Barbieri 800 AM + Al amp Margaret Delacroix Fr Barbieri 12 NOON + MaryAnn McInerny Msgr Filardi Thursday May 16th (Gospel reading Jn 13 16-20) 700 AM + Joseph Can Ngoc Pham Msgr Filardi 800AM + Onyioza Maris Asuku Msgr Filardi 12 NOON + Ellen Wycoski Fr Barbieri Friday May 17th (Gospel reading Jn 14 1-6) 700 AM + Onyioza Maris Asuku Fr Barbieri 800 AM Int Bowe Family amp Friends Fr Barbieri 12 NOON + Thomas amp Helen McGuinness Msgr Filardi Saturday May 18th (Gospel reading Jn 14 7-14) 800 AM Int MaryAnn Denning Fr Barbieri 1100-1155 AM Confessions Msgr Filardi 12 NOON + Daniel Slattery Fr Barbieri 400-445 PM Confessions Fr Barbieri 500 PM + Zita Mullaly Msgr Filardi Sunday May 19th (Gospel reading Jn 13 31-33a 34-35) 730 AM Priestrsquos Intentions Msgr Filardi 900 AM Priestrsquos Intentions Msgr Filardi 1030 AM Priestrsquos Intentions Fr Barbieri 12 NOON Priestrsquos Intentions Fr MacFarlane 130 PM People of the Parish Fr Barbieri The Priestsrsquo schedule is subject to change without notice Because of printing deadlines Mass intentions requested less than two weeks ahead might not appear in the bulletin Masses are offered for the namesintentions written in the parish intention book The graces of each Mass are applied to the persons listed in the book regardless of whether they appear in the bulletin or are mentioned during the Mass
Congratulations to the Confirmands receiving the
Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday May 11th
There will be Motherrsquos Day Carnations for sale after all of the Sunday Masses on May 12th The cost is $1 Proceeds will go to Maryland Right to Life
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today welcome His Excellency Reverend Mario E Dorsonville including 51 candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation within the Mass The confirmands are Robert [Anthony of Padua] Apgood + Lesli [Faustina] Barrera + Ryan [Anthony of Padua] Bastianelli + Alice [Rosa de Lima] Benitez + Yamilet [Rita] Benitez + Karen [Rosa de Lima] Berganza + Jacob [Francis of Assisi] Bermudez + Yngrid [Catherine of Bologna] Bermudo + Devin [Catherine of Alexandria] Brindle + John Anthony [Peter the Apostle] Caraig + Erick [Franciso de Asis] Carrasco + Isabel [Joan of Arc] Castro + Mark [Mark the Evangelist] Cummings + Joseph [Juan Pablo II] De la Paz + Henry [Athanasius] DuFour + Sean [Brendan] Harmon + Anabel [Elizabeth Ann Seton] Holguin + Nola [Bernadette of Lourdes] Hyland + Mauricio [Dominic Savio] Iglesias-Vega + Daniel [Christopher] Ip + Alicia [Elizabeth of Hesselblad] Kallhaugh + Farhad [Antonio] Khajehali + Graham [James] LeBlanc + Angel [Martin de Porres] Leon + Camila [Catalina de Siena] Luna + Natalie [Bernadette] Malarkey + Johana [Barbara] Marquez + Jose [Jose] Mejia + Georgia [Cecilia] Myers + Gabriel [Juan Bosco] Ochoa + Sophia [Anne] Payne + Trevor [Joseph] Pendergast + Gabriel [Jerome Emiliani] Perassi-Vilcarromero + Juliana [Maria Goretti] Pineda + Morgan [Maximilian Kolbe] Pirtle + Kendy [Bernadette] Ramos + Giselle [Helena] Reyes + Joseph [Paul] Ries + Thomas [Sebastian] Roth + Joseph [Isaac Jogues] Sciortino + Kylie [Elizabeth of Hungary] Squier + Mikayla [Josephine Bakhita] Stephens + Sage [Teresa of Calcutta] Thomas + Jairo [Patricio] Vargas + Jasmine [Lucy] Velasquez + Jennifer [Teresa de Avila] Velasquez + Isac [Judas Tadeo] Villanueva + Samuel [Patrick] Volz + Willem [Paul] Volz + Sariaka [Bridgid of Ireland] Walsh + Evan [Vincent de Paul] Wilson
And also your little one
Today we welcome And But you will receive power
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you and you will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1 8
Continue to pray for the confirmands and their families
The Art of Prayer
Taking place on Sunday evenings from 600 - 700pm at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington DC (3900 Harewood Rd NE) The Art
of Prayer includes a presentation on interior prayer time for silent meditation and a sung Sunday Vespers
service For more information visit jp2shrineorg or email pastoralprogramsjp2shrineorg
Pro-Life Event Rosary Tour on Memorial Day Monday May 27 2019
at four abortion facilities Contact Bill Luksic at 301-461-9282 or bluksic1verizonnet
The Catholic Business Network of Washington DC
Dear Friends Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for our monthly breakfast and networking reception on Thursday May 30th from 800-930am at the Great Hall in Saint Matthewrsquos Cathedral Our guest speaker will be Nathan Scott CEO of Queen Consulting and Technologies The Catholic Business Network of Washington DC (CBN-DC) is an independent nonprofit organization bringing together businesses and individual professionals to create valuable business and networking opportunities through monthly networking receptions and an annual gala All fundraising efforts from CBN-DCrsquos events and sponsorships go to support students in need at Catholic schools in Washington DC in the form of scholarship and grant opportunities For additional information or to register please visit our website at wwwcbndcorg or contact Justin Silvers at (202) 957-5188 or jsilverscbndcorg
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Evenings with the Merciful Jesus
On the 22nd of every month from 700-1000pm the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington DC (3900 Harewood Rd NE) hosts a gathering for young
adults and the young at heart featuring a talk Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with praise and worship music Confession refreshments and a time for
fellowship Please contact eventsjp2shrineorg or visit jp2shrineorg for more information
Give the Gift of Service
Catholic Charities DC encourages you to give back by taking advantage of a variety of volunteer opportunities available in Washington DC and southern Maryland For more information on volunteering with Catholic
Charities or to register to volunteer visit catholiccharitiesdcorgvolunteer
National Parks of the West Trip
Msgr Jack MacFarlane will join us for this adventure trip to some of our most beautiful National Parks including
the Grand Canyon Bryce Zion Grand Teton Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore The dates are
September 9th - 20th and registrations are being taken now For further details and a registration flyer please contact Kathy Swartz at k2000swartzhotmailcom or
240-506-6016
Study of Saints (SoS) Book Club
Have you ever prayed for the intercession of a Saint Often times when we do we are invariably in need of
something Praying for the intercession of a Saint to ask Jesusthe Lord is like sending out an SOS call for
help In this book club we will read works by or about Saints Through this Study of Saints (SoS) we will learn
about the martyrs and religious who have dedicated their lives to God and learn what they are the Patron
Saints of By knowing our patron Saints we can understand better whose constant intercession we can rely upon in sending our own SOS Meets on the fifth Sundays of the month from 300-400pm in the Our
Lady of Lourdes Church narthex Enter narthex through glass doors to left of front of church
The next meeting will be June 30th on the
book Divine Mercy in My Soul -Diary of Saint
M Faustina Kowalska Marian Press
Quo Vadis Camp
The Office of Priest Vocations annual Quo Vadis Camp for high school aged young men will be held at Mount Saint Maryrsquos Seminary from July 28th - 31st 2019
For four days high school aged young men who desire to grow in holiness will have an opportunity for Mass
prayer and Eucharistic adoration as well time for fraternity sports and reflection Bus transportation is
available More information is available and registration is open at wwwDCpriestorg Please contact the Office
of Priest Vocations at vocationsadworg or 202-636-9020 with any questions
Our Lady of Fatima Mass The World Apostolate of Fatima invites you to participate in a Mass and Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Fatima at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Monday May 13th at 100pm in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel Blessings of articles after Mass Msgr Mariano Balbago celebrating Please contact Mary Ann Hanson at 301-595-1770 for more information
Father Foley 40th Anniversary
The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament cordially invites you to a reception celebrating the 40th
anniversary of the ordination of Fr Bill Foley Father is our current pastor and was previously assigned to Our
Lady of Lourdes The reception is being held in the school auditorium on Sunday May 19th after the
1230pm mass The church is located at 3630 Quesada Street Washington DC 20015 just off of Chevy Chase
Circle
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Menrsquos Discernment Dinner
Sunday May 19th 2019 from 500pm - 830pm
All single men college age and up who are practicing Catholics are invited to attend a Menrsquos Discernment
Dinner held at Saint John Paul II Seminary The evening will include Mass dinner and a chance to discuss the priesthood with priests seminarians and other young men from the Washington DC area If you have any questions please contact Fr Mark Ivany Director of
Priest Vocations at 202-636-9020 or vocationsadworg Register online at
wwwDCpriestorg
Altar Group Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed for the altar group which takes care of keeping our churchrsquos altar and other areas beautiful
Each team works about one hour one time each month - usually Friday or Saturday depending on the
teamrsquos schedules Please call Veronica Shaffer Yeatman at 301-215-7128 or email her at
vyeatmeancomcastnet for more information
Brothers and sisters in Christ It has been a blessing to assist as a deacon here at Our Lady of Lourdes this year Please keep me in your prayers as I prepare for my ordination to the priesthood on June 1st in Richmond VA I am still awaiting the announcement of my first assignment but in the meantime please feel free to write me at the following address Rev Mr Christopher Masla 100 Miles Mahone Williamsburg VA 23188 Sincerely Deacon Chris
Spots are still available in our 3 year old Little Group Program For more information contact Ms Winters at (301) 654-5376
On Sunday May 19th the Our Lady of Lourdes eighth graders will be hosting a bake sale following the 500pm 730am 900am1030am and 12 Noon Masses Proceeds will go towards their legacy gift
Our Lady of Lourdes School Alumni Corner
Class of 1969 50th Reunion - Plans are getting underway for the 50th reunion of the Class of
1969 to be held this Fall Interested in helping plan the event Please contact Mrs Nan Kiyonaga at
nkiyonagabethesda-lourdesorg Looking forward to hearing from theClass of lsquo69
Our Lady of Lourdes School Alumni Database
Update Underway - We are looking for updated contact information from all our alumni so we can let you know about upcoming reunions important
school events etc Please visit the school website bethesda-lourdesorg and fill out the alumni contact
information form in order to be included in the updated alumni database We want to make sure we
have your correct address and e-mail information so we can send you school and alumni announcements
Please spread the word to fellow classmates
Day of Recollection
St Michael the Archangel Parish invites you to a wonderful one-day retreatDay of Recollection devoted to our Blessed Mother and Daily Living the Joy of the
Gospels open to both men and women of the Archdiocese at the Washington Retreat House 4000
Harewood Road NE Washington DC 20017 on Saturday May 25th 2019 from 900am - 300pm
Retreat Director is Fr Paul Dressler OFM Cap director of seminary formation for the Capuchin-Franciscans at
Capuchin College (Washington DC) he also serves as chaplain at Archbishop Carroll High School and on many Sundays he can be found celebrating mass at
St Augustines Parish where he has assisted for over seven years Cost is $40 Please make your check out
to Washington Retreat House) For registration and information call Cecelia Flores ASAP at 240-793-4117 and leave your name and telephone number indicating
you are calling about the One-Day RetreatDay of Recollection
Funeral Volunteers Needed
Please consider assisting families in their time of grief as a Funeral Mass volunteer Duties include lecturing handing out programs and Mass set up
Please contact the parish office for more information
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Finance amp Administration ldquoHow shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for merdquo (Psalm 11612) Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 Offertory $7580 Second Collection for May 19th 2019 Building Fund Our May Poor Box will be going to Bethesda Cares They are a community outreach program for people living unsheltered and for people in homes at severe risk of losing them They seek to place people in permanent supportive housing to ease life on the street during that process and to prevent low-income tenants in crisis from eviction and possible homelessness
Moving In Out or Within the Parish Please help us keep our records up-to-date by filling out this form and dropping it in the collection basket or rectory mail slot Thank you NAME________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________
______________________________________________
PHONE _______________________________________
EMAIL ________________________________________
____ Iwe amare new to the parish Welcome ____ Change of address within the parish Thank you ____ Iwe amare moving out of the parish God be with you
Ministry to the Elderly and Homebound
If a parishioner is ill or unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist please call our coordinator
Margaret Carroll at 301-325-6398
The Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Meal for the Poor and Homeless
Takes place every Sunday in the school cafeteria If you would like to volunteer please sign up at httpvolspt3XNY26 or send an email
to OLOLHomelessDinnergmailcom Please bring food to the cafeteria from 415-445 on Sundays (use the
blue door to the left of the schoolrsquos main entrance)
Volunteers also operate a ldquoclothes closetrdquo where our guests can obtain donated clothing Bring donations
from 430 to 515pm on Sundays (the room is down the long hallway from the cafeteria) or contact Dan Keen at 301-564-0077 to arrange a pick-up at your home We
are most in need of non-dressy spring and summer adult clothing We have very limited need for childrenrsquos
clothing Please nothing stained or torn
Bulletin Deadline
Please have your printed notices at the Rectory office or emailed to officelourdesbethesdanet by
Monday at 300 PM
Please note that your regular financial contributions not only show that you are an active parishioner of Lourdes but also are a crucial part of keeping the
church up and running To register please contact the rectory office at
301-654-1287 email Claire Toms at ctomslourdesbethesdanet or fill out
the form below
Altar Flowers
If you would like to donate the Altar Flowers for a special intention a special occasion or in memory of a loved one please call the parish office or email sgoldenlourdesbethesdanet or ctomslourdesbethesdanet The donation for the flowers is $15000
May 11th - 12th Second Collection
The American Bishoprsquos Overseas Appeal contributes to Catholic Relief Services Migration
and Refuge Services Holy Fatherrsquos Relief Program Apostleship of the Sea and the USCC Department
of Social Development and World Peace Thank you for your generosity
Please remember to pray for our brave parishioners relatives and friends of our
Parish family who are serving their country in the Armed Forces We ask the Lord to keep them safe from harm and we pray for their
families while they are away from home
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
- Soy (somos) nuevo(s) en la Parroquia Queremos inscribirnos - Llevo (tenemos) ya tiempo asistiendo a esta parroquia y queremos inscribirnos - Estoy (estamos) inscritos y esta es la nueva direccioacuten - Ya no podreacute volver a esta parroquia Favor eliminar mi nombre de la lista
Por favor actualice su informacioacuten - Recorte el siguiente formato de inscripcioacuten y entreacuteguelo en la Misa junto con colecta Recuerde que los datos que usted nos suministre son confidenciales
Noticias en Espantildeol ndash Cuarto Domingo de Pascua ndash May 12 2019
Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz
El escuchar la voz de Cristohellip ldquoMis ovejas oyen mi vozhellip y me siguenrdquo Es cierto que estas palabras nos ensentildean una caracteriacutestica distintiva de todo genuino cristiano todo genuino cristiano oye es decir escucha las palabras los mandamientos de Cristo y ve que son la verdad y no meramente las opiniones de un gran maestro Para eacutel no son palabras de hombre sino Palabras de Dios El cree esa palabra y busca vivir esa palabra Su vida se define por ser guiados en todo momento de su vida por esa palabra Son palabras de vida Buscan escuchan con el propoacutesito de obedecer Y por tanto una evidencia de genuina conversioacuten es la obediencia a esas palabras de Cristo Pero aunque la idea del versiacuteculo lo es lo que nos distingue y caracteriza eso mismo es una bendicioacuten de parte de Dios Nosotros escuchamos porque hemos sido ensentildeados por Dios Dice Juan 644-45 ldquoNinguno puede venir a miacute si el Padre que me envioacute no le trajere y yo le resucitareacute en el diacutea postrero Escrito estaacute en los profetas Y seraacuten todos ensentildeados por Dios Asiacute que todo aquel que oyoacute al Padre y aprendioacute de eacutel viene a miacuterdquo Hermanos por naturaleza somos incapaces de venir a Cristo para salvacioacuten Somos incapaces de hacerlo Hay una inhabilidad
espiritual y moral en nosotros Venimos a Cristo porque el Padre nos ha atraiacutedo eficazmente El nos ha convertido Y esa conversioacuten o ese llamamiento eficaz es llamado aquiacute el ser ldquoensentildeados por Diosrdquo En otras palabras Dios nos ha dado un oiacutedo espiritual para oiacuter la voz de Cristo Y esto es un gran privilegio Antes de ser convertidos tuacute y yo estaacutebamos sordos a las cosas de Dios Escuchaacutebamos su Palabra y no nos conmoviacutea Pero Dios destapoacute nuestros oiacutedos sordos Sordos por el cerumen del pecado Y ahora escuchamos su voz Y ahora oiacutemos en ella de su amor y compasioacuten de su santidad de su paciencia y su perdoacuten Y creemos esa palabra Y nos esforzamos en obedecer esa palabra Esa palabra nos define nos controla nos moldea Nos deleitamos en escuchar su voz Deseamos escuchar su voz constantemente En todo momento su voz estaacute presente en nuestra mente Queremos conocer maacutes de esa voz Y no nos cansamos de escucharla predicada Queremos que se nos predique maacutes y maacutes de esa voz Porque sabemos que cada vez que escuchamos esas palabras de Cristo le conocemos maacutes le amaremos maacutes Sus palabras traen paz a nuestra vida Nos llenan de alegriacutea Nos llenan de consuelo Y nos llevan a conocerle Antes Dios era un desconocido Ahora un Padre que nos ama y nos habla nos consuela con su amor paz bondad y dulzura iexclQueacute gran privilegio es oiacuter las palabras de Cristo Ser ensentildeados por Dios Avisos
bull Las inscripciones para la Catequesis 2019-2020 ya estaacuten abiertas puede pedir o entregar su ficha de Inscripcioacuten a las Coordinadoras Lourdes Baeza o Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez
bull Dios sigue llamando hoy a maacutes hermanos cristianos para encomendarles la tarea de catequizar es decir anunciar con su vida a Cristo Nuestra Comunidad Hispana abre las inscripciones para todos los que sientan el llamado a catequizar y compartir su experiencia de Fe Mayor informacioacuten Lourdes Baeza 301-412-5259 y Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez 301-602-4626
bull Todos los domingos de 1145am a 115pm en la cafeteriacutea de la escuela tenemos charlas temas diversos oracioacuten Adoracioacuten al Santiacutesimo Sacramento y confesiones el 1er y 3er domingo del mes Mayor informacioacuten con el Padre Rafael Barbieri Joseacute Miguel Mejiacutea y Margarita Rodezno
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today welcome His Excellency Reverend Mario E Dorsonville including 51 candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation within the Mass The confirmands are Robert [Anthony of Padua] Apgood + Lesli [Faustina] Barrera + Ryan [Anthony of Padua] Bastianelli + Alice [Rosa de Lima] Benitez + Yamilet [Rita] Benitez + Karen [Rosa de Lima] Berganza + Jacob [Francis of Assisi] Bermudez + Yngrid [Catherine of Bologna] Bermudo + Devin [Catherine of Alexandria] Brindle + John Anthony [Peter the Apostle] Caraig + Erick [Franciso de Asis] Carrasco + Isabel [Joan of Arc] Castro + Mark [Mark the Evangelist] Cummings + Joseph [Juan Pablo II] De la Paz + Henry [Athanasius] DuFour + Sean [Brendan] Harmon + Anabel [Elizabeth Ann Seton] Holguin + Nola [Bernadette of Lourdes] Hyland + Mauricio [Dominic Savio] Iglesias-Vega + Daniel [Christopher] Ip + Alicia [Elizabeth of Hesselblad] Kallhaugh + Farhad [Antonio] Khajehali + Graham [James] LeBlanc + Angel [Martin de Porres] Leon + Camila [Catalina de Siena] Luna + Natalie [Bernadette] Malarkey + Johana [Barbara] Marquez + Jose [Jose] Mejia + Georgia [Cecilia] Myers + Gabriel [Juan Bosco] Ochoa + Sophia [Anne] Payne + Trevor [Joseph] Pendergast + Gabriel [Jerome Emiliani] Perassi-Vilcarromero + Juliana [Maria Goretti] Pineda + Morgan [Maximilian Kolbe] Pirtle + Kendy [Bernadette] Ramos + Giselle [Helena] Reyes + Joseph [Paul] Ries + Thomas [Sebastian] Roth + Joseph [Isaac Jogues] Sciortino + Kylie [Elizabeth of Hungary] Squier + Mikayla [Josephine Bakhita] Stephens + Sage [Teresa of Calcutta] Thomas + Jairo [Patricio] Vargas + Jasmine [Lucy] Velasquez + Jennifer [Teresa de Avila] Velasquez + Isac [Judas Tadeo] Villanueva + Samuel [Patrick] Volz + Willem [Paul] Volz + Sariaka [Bridgid of Ireland] Walsh + Evan [Vincent de Paul] Wilson
And also your little one
Today we welcome And But you will receive power
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you and you will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1 8
Continue to pray for the confirmands and their families
The Art of Prayer
Taking place on Sunday evenings from 600 - 700pm at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington DC (3900 Harewood Rd NE) The Art
of Prayer includes a presentation on interior prayer time for silent meditation and a sung Sunday Vespers
service For more information visit jp2shrineorg or email pastoralprogramsjp2shrineorg
Pro-Life Event Rosary Tour on Memorial Day Monday May 27 2019
at four abortion facilities Contact Bill Luksic at 301-461-9282 or bluksic1verizonnet
The Catholic Business Network of Washington DC
Dear Friends Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for our monthly breakfast and networking reception on Thursday May 30th from 800-930am at the Great Hall in Saint Matthewrsquos Cathedral Our guest speaker will be Nathan Scott CEO of Queen Consulting and Technologies The Catholic Business Network of Washington DC (CBN-DC) is an independent nonprofit organization bringing together businesses and individual professionals to create valuable business and networking opportunities through monthly networking receptions and an annual gala All fundraising efforts from CBN-DCrsquos events and sponsorships go to support students in need at Catholic schools in Washington DC in the form of scholarship and grant opportunities For additional information or to register please visit our website at wwwcbndcorg or contact Justin Silvers at (202) 957-5188 or jsilverscbndcorg
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Evenings with the Merciful Jesus
On the 22nd of every month from 700-1000pm the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington DC (3900 Harewood Rd NE) hosts a gathering for young
adults and the young at heart featuring a talk Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with praise and worship music Confession refreshments and a time for
fellowship Please contact eventsjp2shrineorg or visit jp2shrineorg for more information
Give the Gift of Service
Catholic Charities DC encourages you to give back by taking advantage of a variety of volunteer opportunities available in Washington DC and southern Maryland For more information on volunteering with Catholic
Charities or to register to volunteer visit catholiccharitiesdcorgvolunteer
National Parks of the West Trip
Msgr Jack MacFarlane will join us for this adventure trip to some of our most beautiful National Parks including
the Grand Canyon Bryce Zion Grand Teton Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore The dates are
September 9th - 20th and registrations are being taken now For further details and a registration flyer please contact Kathy Swartz at k2000swartzhotmailcom or
240-506-6016
Study of Saints (SoS) Book Club
Have you ever prayed for the intercession of a Saint Often times when we do we are invariably in need of
something Praying for the intercession of a Saint to ask Jesusthe Lord is like sending out an SOS call for
help In this book club we will read works by or about Saints Through this Study of Saints (SoS) we will learn
about the martyrs and religious who have dedicated their lives to God and learn what they are the Patron
Saints of By knowing our patron Saints we can understand better whose constant intercession we can rely upon in sending our own SOS Meets on the fifth Sundays of the month from 300-400pm in the Our
Lady of Lourdes Church narthex Enter narthex through glass doors to left of front of church
The next meeting will be June 30th on the
book Divine Mercy in My Soul -Diary of Saint
M Faustina Kowalska Marian Press
Quo Vadis Camp
The Office of Priest Vocations annual Quo Vadis Camp for high school aged young men will be held at Mount Saint Maryrsquos Seminary from July 28th - 31st 2019
For four days high school aged young men who desire to grow in holiness will have an opportunity for Mass
prayer and Eucharistic adoration as well time for fraternity sports and reflection Bus transportation is
available More information is available and registration is open at wwwDCpriestorg Please contact the Office
of Priest Vocations at vocationsadworg or 202-636-9020 with any questions
Our Lady of Fatima Mass The World Apostolate of Fatima invites you to participate in a Mass and Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Fatima at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Monday May 13th at 100pm in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel Blessings of articles after Mass Msgr Mariano Balbago celebrating Please contact Mary Ann Hanson at 301-595-1770 for more information
Father Foley 40th Anniversary
The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament cordially invites you to a reception celebrating the 40th
anniversary of the ordination of Fr Bill Foley Father is our current pastor and was previously assigned to Our
Lady of Lourdes The reception is being held in the school auditorium on Sunday May 19th after the
1230pm mass The church is located at 3630 Quesada Street Washington DC 20015 just off of Chevy Chase
Circle
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Menrsquos Discernment Dinner
Sunday May 19th 2019 from 500pm - 830pm
All single men college age and up who are practicing Catholics are invited to attend a Menrsquos Discernment
Dinner held at Saint John Paul II Seminary The evening will include Mass dinner and a chance to discuss the priesthood with priests seminarians and other young men from the Washington DC area If you have any questions please contact Fr Mark Ivany Director of
Priest Vocations at 202-636-9020 or vocationsadworg Register online at
wwwDCpriestorg
Altar Group Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed for the altar group which takes care of keeping our churchrsquos altar and other areas beautiful
Each team works about one hour one time each month - usually Friday or Saturday depending on the
teamrsquos schedules Please call Veronica Shaffer Yeatman at 301-215-7128 or email her at
vyeatmeancomcastnet for more information
Brothers and sisters in Christ It has been a blessing to assist as a deacon here at Our Lady of Lourdes this year Please keep me in your prayers as I prepare for my ordination to the priesthood on June 1st in Richmond VA I am still awaiting the announcement of my first assignment but in the meantime please feel free to write me at the following address Rev Mr Christopher Masla 100 Miles Mahone Williamsburg VA 23188 Sincerely Deacon Chris
Spots are still available in our 3 year old Little Group Program For more information contact Ms Winters at (301) 654-5376
On Sunday May 19th the Our Lady of Lourdes eighth graders will be hosting a bake sale following the 500pm 730am 900am1030am and 12 Noon Masses Proceeds will go towards their legacy gift
Our Lady of Lourdes School Alumni Corner
Class of 1969 50th Reunion - Plans are getting underway for the 50th reunion of the Class of
1969 to be held this Fall Interested in helping plan the event Please contact Mrs Nan Kiyonaga at
nkiyonagabethesda-lourdesorg Looking forward to hearing from theClass of lsquo69
Our Lady of Lourdes School Alumni Database
Update Underway - We are looking for updated contact information from all our alumni so we can let you know about upcoming reunions important
school events etc Please visit the school website bethesda-lourdesorg and fill out the alumni contact
information form in order to be included in the updated alumni database We want to make sure we
have your correct address and e-mail information so we can send you school and alumni announcements
Please spread the word to fellow classmates
Day of Recollection
St Michael the Archangel Parish invites you to a wonderful one-day retreatDay of Recollection devoted to our Blessed Mother and Daily Living the Joy of the
Gospels open to both men and women of the Archdiocese at the Washington Retreat House 4000
Harewood Road NE Washington DC 20017 on Saturday May 25th 2019 from 900am - 300pm
Retreat Director is Fr Paul Dressler OFM Cap director of seminary formation for the Capuchin-Franciscans at
Capuchin College (Washington DC) he also serves as chaplain at Archbishop Carroll High School and on many Sundays he can be found celebrating mass at
St Augustines Parish where he has assisted for over seven years Cost is $40 Please make your check out
to Washington Retreat House) For registration and information call Cecelia Flores ASAP at 240-793-4117 and leave your name and telephone number indicating
you are calling about the One-Day RetreatDay of Recollection
Funeral Volunteers Needed
Please consider assisting families in their time of grief as a Funeral Mass volunteer Duties include lecturing handing out programs and Mass set up
Please contact the parish office for more information
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Finance amp Administration ldquoHow shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for merdquo (Psalm 11612) Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 Offertory $7580 Second Collection for May 19th 2019 Building Fund Our May Poor Box will be going to Bethesda Cares They are a community outreach program for people living unsheltered and for people in homes at severe risk of losing them They seek to place people in permanent supportive housing to ease life on the street during that process and to prevent low-income tenants in crisis from eviction and possible homelessness
Moving In Out or Within the Parish Please help us keep our records up-to-date by filling out this form and dropping it in the collection basket or rectory mail slot Thank you NAME________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________
______________________________________________
PHONE _______________________________________
EMAIL ________________________________________
____ Iwe amare new to the parish Welcome ____ Change of address within the parish Thank you ____ Iwe amare moving out of the parish God be with you
Ministry to the Elderly and Homebound
If a parishioner is ill or unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist please call our coordinator
Margaret Carroll at 301-325-6398
The Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Meal for the Poor and Homeless
Takes place every Sunday in the school cafeteria If you would like to volunteer please sign up at httpvolspt3XNY26 or send an email
to OLOLHomelessDinnergmailcom Please bring food to the cafeteria from 415-445 on Sundays (use the
blue door to the left of the schoolrsquos main entrance)
Volunteers also operate a ldquoclothes closetrdquo where our guests can obtain donated clothing Bring donations
from 430 to 515pm on Sundays (the room is down the long hallway from the cafeteria) or contact Dan Keen at 301-564-0077 to arrange a pick-up at your home We
are most in need of non-dressy spring and summer adult clothing We have very limited need for childrenrsquos
clothing Please nothing stained or torn
Bulletin Deadline
Please have your printed notices at the Rectory office or emailed to officelourdesbethesdanet by
Monday at 300 PM
Please note that your regular financial contributions not only show that you are an active parishioner of Lourdes but also are a crucial part of keeping the
church up and running To register please contact the rectory office at
301-654-1287 email Claire Toms at ctomslourdesbethesdanet or fill out
the form below
Altar Flowers
If you would like to donate the Altar Flowers for a special intention a special occasion or in memory of a loved one please call the parish office or email sgoldenlourdesbethesdanet or ctomslourdesbethesdanet The donation for the flowers is $15000
May 11th - 12th Second Collection
The American Bishoprsquos Overseas Appeal contributes to Catholic Relief Services Migration
and Refuge Services Holy Fatherrsquos Relief Program Apostleship of the Sea and the USCC Department
of Social Development and World Peace Thank you for your generosity
Please remember to pray for our brave parishioners relatives and friends of our
Parish family who are serving their country in the Armed Forces We ask the Lord to keep them safe from harm and we pray for their
families while they are away from home
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
- Soy (somos) nuevo(s) en la Parroquia Queremos inscribirnos - Llevo (tenemos) ya tiempo asistiendo a esta parroquia y queremos inscribirnos - Estoy (estamos) inscritos y esta es la nueva direccioacuten - Ya no podreacute volver a esta parroquia Favor eliminar mi nombre de la lista
Por favor actualice su informacioacuten - Recorte el siguiente formato de inscripcioacuten y entreacuteguelo en la Misa junto con colecta Recuerde que los datos que usted nos suministre son confidenciales
Noticias en Espantildeol ndash Cuarto Domingo de Pascua ndash May 12 2019
Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz
El escuchar la voz de Cristohellip ldquoMis ovejas oyen mi vozhellip y me siguenrdquo Es cierto que estas palabras nos ensentildean una caracteriacutestica distintiva de todo genuino cristiano todo genuino cristiano oye es decir escucha las palabras los mandamientos de Cristo y ve que son la verdad y no meramente las opiniones de un gran maestro Para eacutel no son palabras de hombre sino Palabras de Dios El cree esa palabra y busca vivir esa palabra Su vida se define por ser guiados en todo momento de su vida por esa palabra Son palabras de vida Buscan escuchan con el propoacutesito de obedecer Y por tanto una evidencia de genuina conversioacuten es la obediencia a esas palabras de Cristo Pero aunque la idea del versiacuteculo lo es lo que nos distingue y caracteriza eso mismo es una bendicioacuten de parte de Dios Nosotros escuchamos porque hemos sido ensentildeados por Dios Dice Juan 644-45 ldquoNinguno puede venir a miacute si el Padre que me envioacute no le trajere y yo le resucitareacute en el diacutea postrero Escrito estaacute en los profetas Y seraacuten todos ensentildeados por Dios Asiacute que todo aquel que oyoacute al Padre y aprendioacute de eacutel viene a miacuterdquo Hermanos por naturaleza somos incapaces de venir a Cristo para salvacioacuten Somos incapaces de hacerlo Hay una inhabilidad
espiritual y moral en nosotros Venimos a Cristo porque el Padre nos ha atraiacutedo eficazmente El nos ha convertido Y esa conversioacuten o ese llamamiento eficaz es llamado aquiacute el ser ldquoensentildeados por Diosrdquo En otras palabras Dios nos ha dado un oiacutedo espiritual para oiacuter la voz de Cristo Y esto es un gran privilegio Antes de ser convertidos tuacute y yo estaacutebamos sordos a las cosas de Dios Escuchaacutebamos su Palabra y no nos conmoviacutea Pero Dios destapoacute nuestros oiacutedos sordos Sordos por el cerumen del pecado Y ahora escuchamos su voz Y ahora oiacutemos en ella de su amor y compasioacuten de su santidad de su paciencia y su perdoacuten Y creemos esa palabra Y nos esforzamos en obedecer esa palabra Esa palabra nos define nos controla nos moldea Nos deleitamos en escuchar su voz Deseamos escuchar su voz constantemente En todo momento su voz estaacute presente en nuestra mente Queremos conocer maacutes de esa voz Y no nos cansamos de escucharla predicada Queremos que se nos predique maacutes y maacutes de esa voz Porque sabemos que cada vez que escuchamos esas palabras de Cristo le conocemos maacutes le amaremos maacutes Sus palabras traen paz a nuestra vida Nos llenan de alegriacutea Nos llenan de consuelo Y nos llevan a conocerle Antes Dios era un desconocido Ahora un Padre que nos ama y nos habla nos consuela con su amor paz bondad y dulzura iexclQueacute gran privilegio es oiacuter las palabras de Cristo Ser ensentildeados por Dios Avisos
bull Las inscripciones para la Catequesis 2019-2020 ya estaacuten abiertas puede pedir o entregar su ficha de Inscripcioacuten a las Coordinadoras Lourdes Baeza o Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez
bull Dios sigue llamando hoy a maacutes hermanos cristianos para encomendarles la tarea de catequizar es decir anunciar con su vida a Cristo Nuestra Comunidad Hispana abre las inscripciones para todos los que sientan el llamado a catequizar y compartir su experiencia de Fe Mayor informacioacuten Lourdes Baeza 301-412-5259 y Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez 301-602-4626
bull Todos los domingos de 1145am a 115pm en la cafeteriacutea de la escuela tenemos charlas temas diversos oracioacuten Adoracioacuten al Santiacutesimo Sacramento y confesiones el 1er y 3er domingo del mes Mayor informacioacuten con el Padre Rafael Barbieri Joseacute Miguel Mejiacutea y Margarita Rodezno
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Evenings with the Merciful Jesus
On the 22nd of every month from 700-1000pm the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington DC (3900 Harewood Rd NE) hosts a gathering for young
adults and the young at heart featuring a talk Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with praise and worship music Confession refreshments and a time for
fellowship Please contact eventsjp2shrineorg or visit jp2shrineorg for more information
Give the Gift of Service
Catholic Charities DC encourages you to give back by taking advantage of a variety of volunteer opportunities available in Washington DC and southern Maryland For more information on volunteering with Catholic
Charities or to register to volunteer visit catholiccharitiesdcorgvolunteer
National Parks of the West Trip
Msgr Jack MacFarlane will join us for this adventure trip to some of our most beautiful National Parks including
the Grand Canyon Bryce Zion Grand Teton Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore The dates are
September 9th - 20th and registrations are being taken now For further details and a registration flyer please contact Kathy Swartz at k2000swartzhotmailcom or
240-506-6016
Study of Saints (SoS) Book Club
Have you ever prayed for the intercession of a Saint Often times when we do we are invariably in need of
something Praying for the intercession of a Saint to ask Jesusthe Lord is like sending out an SOS call for
help In this book club we will read works by or about Saints Through this Study of Saints (SoS) we will learn
about the martyrs and religious who have dedicated their lives to God and learn what they are the Patron
Saints of By knowing our patron Saints we can understand better whose constant intercession we can rely upon in sending our own SOS Meets on the fifth Sundays of the month from 300-400pm in the Our
Lady of Lourdes Church narthex Enter narthex through glass doors to left of front of church
The next meeting will be June 30th on the
book Divine Mercy in My Soul -Diary of Saint
M Faustina Kowalska Marian Press
Quo Vadis Camp
The Office of Priest Vocations annual Quo Vadis Camp for high school aged young men will be held at Mount Saint Maryrsquos Seminary from July 28th - 31st 2019
For four days high school aged young men who desire to grow in holiness will have an opportunity for Mass
prayer and Eucharistic adoration as well time for fraternity sports and reflection Bus transportation is
available More information is available and registration is open at wwwDCpriestorg Please contact the Office
of Priest Vocations at vocationsadworg or 202-636-9020 with any questions
Our Lady of Fatima Mass The World Apostolate of Fatima invites you to participate in a Mass and Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Fatima at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Monday May 13th at 100pm in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel Blessings of articles after Mass Msgr Mariano Balbago celebrating Please contact Mary Ann Hanson at 301-595-1770 for more information
Father Foley 40th Anniversary
The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament cordially invites you to a reception celebrating the 40th
anniversary of the ordination of Fr Bill Foley Father is our current pastor and was previously assigned to Our
Lady of Lourdes The reception is being held in the school auditorium on Sunday May 19th after the
1230pm mass The church is located at 3630 Quesada Street Washington DC 20015 just off of Chevy Chase
Circle
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Menrsquos Discernment Dinner
Sunday May 19th 2019 from 500pm - 830pm
All single men college age and up who are practicing Catholics are invited to attend a Menrsquos Discernment
Dinner held at Saint John Paul II Seminary The evening will include Mass dinner and a chance to discuss the priesthood with priests seminarians and other young men from the Washington DC area If you have any questions please contact Fr Mark Ivany Director of
Priest Vocations at 202-636-9020 or vocationsadworg Register online at
wwwDCpriestorg
Altar Group Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed for the altar group which takes care of keeping our churchrsquos altar and other areas beautiful
Each team works about one hour one time each month - usually Friday or Saturday depending on the
teamrsquos schedules Please call Veronica Shaffer Yeatman at 301-215-7128 or email her at
vyeatmeancomcastnet for more information
Brothers and sisters in Christ It has been a blessing to assist as a deacon here at Our Lady of Lourdes this year Please keep me in your prayers as I prepare for my ordination to the priesthood on June 1st in Richmond VA I am still awaiting the announcement of my first assignment but in the meantime please feel free to write me at the following address Rev Mr Christopher Masla 100 Miles Mahone Williamsburg VA 23188 Sincerely Deacon Chris
Spots are still available in our 3 year old Little Group Program For more information contact Ms Winters at (301) 654-5376
On Sunday May 19th the Our Lady of Lourdes eighth graders will be hosting a bake sale following the 500pm 730am 900am1030am and 12 Noon Masses Proceeds will go towards their legacy gift
Our Lady of Lourdes School Alumni Corner
Class of 1969 50th Reunion - Plans are getting underway for the 50th reunion of the Class of
1969 to be held this Fall Interested in helping plan the event Please contact Mrs Nan Kiyonaga at
nkiyonagabethesda-lourdesorg Looking forward to hearing from theClass of lsquo69
Our Lady of Lourdes School Alumni Database
Update Underway - We are looking for updated contact information from all our alumni so we can let you know about upcoming reunions important
school events etc Please visit the school website bethesda-lourdesorg and fill out the alumni contact
information form in order to be included in the updated alumni database We want to make sure we
have your correct address and e-mail information so we can send you school and alumni announcements
Please spread the word to fellow classmates
Day of Recollection
St Michael the Archangel Parish invites you to a wonderful one-day retreatDay of Recollection devoted to our Blessed Mother and Daily Living the Joy of the
Gospels open to both men and women of the Archdiocese at the Washington Retreat House 4000
Harewood Road NE Washington DC 20017 on Saturday May 25th 2019 from 900am - 300pm
Retreat Director is Fr Paul Dressler OFM Cap director of seminary formation for the Capuchin-Franciscans at
Capuchin College (Washington DC) he also serves as chaplain at Archbishop Carroll High School and on many Sundays he can be found celebrating mass at
St Augustines Parish where he has assisted for over seven years Cost is $40 Please make your check out
to Washington Retreat House) For registration and information call Cecelia Flores ASAP at 240-793-4117 and leave your name and telephone number indicating
you are calling about the One-Day RetreatDay of Recollection
Funeral Volunteers Needed
Please consider assisting families in their time of grief as a Funeral Mass volunteer Duties include lecturing handing out programs and Mass set up
Please contact the parish office for more information
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Finance amp Administration ldquoHow shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for merdquo (Psalm 11612) Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 Offertory $7580 Second Collection for May 19th 2019 Building Fund Our May Poor Box will be going to Bethesda Cares They are a community outreach program for people living unsheltered and for people in homes at severe risk of losing them They seek to place people in permanent supportive housing to ease life on the street during that process and to prevent low-income tenants in crisis from eviction and possible homelessness
Moving In Out or Within the Parish Please help us keep our records up-to-date by filling out this form and dropping it in the collection basket or rectory mail slot Thank you NAME________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________
______________________________________________
PHONE _______________________________________
EMAIL ________________________________________
____ Iwe amare new to the parish Welcome ____ Change of address within the parish Thank you ____ Iwe amare moving out of the parish God be with you
Ministry to the Elderly and Homebound
If a parishioner is ill or unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist please call our coordinator
Margaret Carroll at 301-325-6398
The Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Meal for the Poor and Homeless
Takes place every Sunday in the school cafeteria If you would like to volunteer please sign up at httpvolspt3XNY26 or send an email
to OLOLHomelessDinnergmailcom Please bring food to the cafeteria from 415-445 on Sundays (use the
blue door to the left of the schoolrsquos main entrance)
Volunteers also operate a ldquoclothes closetrdquo where our guests can obtain donated clothing Bring donations
from 430 to 515pm on Sundays (the room is down the long hallway from the cafeteria) or contact Dan Keen at 301-564-0077 to arrange a pick-up at your home We
are most in need of non-dressy spring and summer adult clothing We have very limited need for childrenrsquos
clothing Please nothing stained or torn
Bulletin Deadline
Please have your printed notices at the Rectory office or emailed to officelourdesbethesdanet by
Monday at 300 PM
Please note that your regular financial contributions not only show that you are an active parishioner of Lourdes but also are a crucial part of keeping the
church up and running To register please contact the rectory office at
301-654-1287 email Claire Toms at ctomslourdesbethesdanet or fill out
the form below
Altar Flowers
If you would like to donate the Altar Flowers for a special intention a special occasion or in memory of a loved one please call the parish office or email sgoldenlourdesbethesdanet or ctomslourdesbethesdanet The donation for the flowers is $15000
May 11th - 12th Second Collection
The American Bishoprsquos Overseas Appeal contributes to Catholic Relief Services Migration
and Refuge Services Holy Fatherrsquos Relief Program Apostleship of the Sea and the USCC Department
of Social Development and World Peace Thank you for your generosity
Please remember to pray for our brave parishioners relatives and friends of our
Parish family who are serving their country in the Armed Forces We ask the Lord to keep them safe from harm and we pray for their
families while they are away from home
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
- Soy (somos) nuevo(s) en la Parroquia Queremos inscribirnos - Llevo (tenemos) ya tiempo asistiendo a esta parroquia y queremos inscribirnos - Estoy (estamos) inscritos y esta es la nueva direccioacuten - Ya no podreacute volver a esta parroquia Favor eliminar mi nombre de la lista
Por favor actualice su informacioacuten - Recorte el siguiente formato de inscripcioacuten y entreacuteguelo en la Misa junto con colecta Recuerde que los datos que usted nos suministre son confidenciales
Noticias en Espantildeol ndash Cuarto Domingo de Pascua ndash May 12 2019
Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz
El escuchar la voz de Cristohellip ldquoMis ovejas oyen mi vozhellip y me siguenrdquo Es cierto que estas palabras nos ensentildean una caracteriacutestica distintiva de todo genuino cristiano todo genuino cristiano oye es decir escucha las palabras los mandamientos de Cristo y ve que son la verdad y no meramente las opiniones de un gran maestro Para eacutel no son palabras de hombre sino Palabras de Dios El cree esa palabra y busca vivir esa palabra Su vida se define por ser guiados en todo momento de su vida por esa palabra Son palabras de vida Buscan escuchan con el propoacutesito de obedecer Y por tanto una evidencia de genuina conversioacuten es la obediencia a esas palabras de Cristo Pero aunque la idea del versiacuteculo lo es lo que nos distingue y caracteriza eso mismo es una bendicioacuten de parte de Dios Nosotros escuchamos porque hemos sido ensentildeados por Dios Dice Juan 644-45 ldquoNinguno puede venir a miacute si el Padre que me envioacute no le trajere y yo le resucitareacute en el diacutea postrero Escrito estaacute en los profetas Y seraacuten todos ensentildeados por Dios Asiacute que todo aquel que oyoacute al Padre y aprendioacute de eacutel viene a miacuterdquo Hermanos por naturaleza somos incapaces de venir a Cristo para salvacioacuten Somos incapaces de hacerlo Hay una inhabilidad
espiritual y moral en nosotros Venimos a Cristo porque el Padre nos ha atraiacutedo eficazmente El nos ha convertido Y esa conversioacuten o ese llamamiento eficaz es llamado aquiacute el ser ldquoensentildeados por Diosrdquo En otras palabras Dios nos ha dado un oiacutedo espiritual para oiacuter la voz de Cristo Y esto es un gran privilegio Antes de ser convertidos tuacute y yo estaacutebamos sordos a las cosas de Dios Escuchaacutebamos su Palabra y no nos conmoviacutea Pero Dios destapoacute nuestros oiacutedos sordos Sordos por el cerumen del pecado Y ahora escuchamos su voz Y ahora oiacutemos en ella de su amor y compasioacuten de su santidad de su paciencia y su perdoacuten Y creemos esa palabra Y nos esforzamos en obedecer esa palabra Esa palabra nos define nos controla nos moldea Nos deleitamos en escuchar su voz Deseamos escuchar su voz constantemente En todo momento su voz estaacute presente en nuestra mente Queremos conocer maacutes de esa voz Y no nos cansamos de escucharla predicada Queremos que se nos predique maacutes y maacutes de esa voz Porque sabemos que cada vez que escuchamos esas palabras de Cristo le conocemos maacutes le amaremos maacutes Sus palabras traen paz a nuestra vida Nos llenan de alegriacutea Nos llenan de consuelo Y nos llevan a conocerle Antes Dios era un desconocido Ahora un Padre que nos ama y nos habla nos consuela con su amor paz bondad y dulzura iexclQueacute gran privilegio es oiacuter las palabras de Cristo Ser ensentildeados por Dios Avisos
bull Las inscripciones para la Catequesis 2019-2020 ya estaacuten abiertas puede pedir o entregar su ficha de Inscripcioacuten a las Coordinadoras Lourdes Baeza o Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez
bull Dios sigue llamando hoy a maacutes hermanos cristianos para encomendarles la tarea de catequizar es decir anunciar con su vida a Cristo Nuestra Comunidad Hispana abre las inscripciones para todos los que sientan el llamado a catequizar y compartir su experiencia de Fe Mayor informacioacuten Lourdes Baeza 301-412-5259 y Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez 301-602-4626
bull Todos los domingos de 1145am a 115pm en la cafeteriacutea de la escuela tenemos charlas temas diversos oracioacuten Adoracioacuten al Santiacutesimo Sacramento y confesiones el 1er y 3er domingo del mes Mayor informacioacuten con el Padre Rafael Barbieri Joseacute Miguel Mejiacutea y Margarita Rodezno
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Menrsquos Discernment Dinner
Sunday May 19th 2019 from 500pm - 830pm
All single men college age and up who are practicing Catholics are invited to attend a Menrsquos Discernment
Dinner held at Saint John Paul II Seminary The evening will include Mass dinner and a chance to discuss the priesthood with priests seminarians and other young men from the Washington DC area If you have any questions please contact Fr Mark Ivany Director of
Priest Vocations at 202-636-9020 or vocationsadworg Register online at
wwwDCpriestorg
Altar Group Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed for the altar group which takes care of keeping our churchrsquos altar and other areas beautiful
Each team works about one hour one time each month - usually Friday or Saturday depending on the
teamrsquos schedules Please call Veronica Shaffer Yeatman at 301-215-7128 or email her at
vyeatmeancomcastnet for more information
Brothers and sisters in Christ It has been a blessing to assist as a deacon here at Our Lady of Lourdes this year Please keep me in your prayers as I prepare for my ordination to the priesthood on June 1st in Richmond VA I am still awaiting the announcement of my first assignment but in the meantime please feel free to write me at the following address Rev Mr Christopher Masla 100 Miles Mahone Williamsburg VA 23188 Sincerely Deacon Chris
Spots are still available in our 3 year old Little Group Program For more information contact Ms Winters at (301) 654-5376
On Sunday May 19th the Our Lady of Lourdes eighth graders will be hosting a bake sale following the 500pm 730am 900am1030am and 12 Noon Masses Proceeds will go towards their legacy gift
Our Lady of Lourdes School Alumni Corner
Class of 1969 50th Reunion - Plans are getting underway for the 50th reunion of the Class of
1969 to be held this Fall Interested in helping plan the event Please contact Mrs Nan Kiyonaga at
nkiyonagabethesda-lourdesorg Looking forward to hearing from theClass of lsquo69
Our Lady of Lourdes School Alumni Database
Update Underway - We are looking for updated contact information from all our alumni so we can let you know about upcoming reunions important
school events etc Please visit the school website bethesda-lourdesorg and fill out the alumni contact
information form in order to be included in the updated alumni database We want to make sure we
have your correct address and e-mail information so we can send you school and alumni announcements
Please spread the word to fellow classmates
Day of Recollection
St Michael the Archangel Parish invites you to a wonderful one-day retreatDay of Recollection devoted to our Blessed Mother and Daily Living the Joy of the
Gospels open to both men and women of the Archdiocese at the Washington Retreat House 4000
Harewood Road NE Washington DC 20017 on Saturday May 25th 2019 from 900am - 300pm
Retreat Director is Fr Paul Dressler OFM Cap director of seminary formation for the Capuchin-Franciscans at
Capuchin College (Washington DC) he also serves as chaplain at Archbishop Carroll High School and on many Sundays he can be found celebrating mass at
St Augustines Parish where he has assisted for over seven years Cost is $40 Please make your check out
to Washington Retreat House) For registration and information call Cecelia Flores ASAP at 240-793-4117 and leave your name and telephone number indicating
you are calling about the One-Day RetreatDay of Recollection
Funeral Volunteers Needed
Please consider assisting families in their time of grief as a Funeral Mass volunteer Duties include lecturing handing out programs and Mass set up
Please contact the parish office for more information
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Finance amp Administration ldquoHow shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for merdquo (Psalm 11612) Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 Offertory $7580 Second Collection for May 19th 2019 Building Fund Our May Poor Box will be going to Bethesda Cares They are a community outreach program for people living unsheltered and for people in homes at severe risk of losing them They seek to place people in permanent supportive housing to ease life on the street during that process and to prevent low-income tenants in crisis from eviction and possible homelessness
Moving In Out or Within the Parish Please help us keep our records up-to-date by filling out this form and dropping it in the collection basket or rectory mail slot Thank you NAME________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________
______________________________________________
PHONE _______________________________________
EMAIL ________________________________________
____ Iwe amare new to the parish Welcome ____ Change of address within the parish Thank you ____ Iwe amare moving out of the parish God be with you
Ministry to the Elderly and Homebound
If a parishioner is ill or unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist please call our coordinator
Margaret Carroll at 301-325-6398
The Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Meal for the Poor and Homeless
Takes place every Sunday in the school cafeteria If you would like to volunteer please sign up at httpvolspt3XNY26 or send an email
to OLOLHomelessDinnergmailcom Please bring food to the cafeteria from 415-445 on Sundays (use the
blue door to the left of the schoolrsquos main entrance)
Volunteers also operate a ldquoclothes closetrdquo where our guests can obtain donated clothing Bring donations
from 430 to 515pm on Sundays (the room is down the long hallway from the cafeteria) or contact Dan Keen at 301-564-0077 to arrange a pick-up at your home We
are most in need of non-dressy spring and summer adult clothing We have very limited need for childrenrsquos
clothing Please nothing stained or torn
Bulletin Deadline
Please have your printed notices at the Rectory office or emailed to officelourdesbethesdanet by
Monday at 300 PM
Please note that your regular financial contributions not only show that you are an active parishioner of Lourdes but also are a crucial part of keeping the
church up and running To register please contact the rectory office at
301-654-1287 email Claire Toms at ctomslourdesbethesdanet or fill out
the form below
Altar Flowers
If you would like to donate the Altar Flowers for a special intention a special occasion or in memory of a loved one please call the parish office or email sgoldenlourdesbethesdanet or ctomslourdesbethesdanet The donation for the flowers is $15000
May 11th - 12th Second Collection
The American Bishoprsquos Overseas Appeal contributes to Catholic Relief Services Migration
and Refuge Services Holy Fatherrsquos Relief Program Apostleship of the Sea and the USCC Department
of Social Development and World Peace Thank you for your generosity
Please remember to pray for our brave parishioners relatives and friends of our
Parish family who are serving their country in the Armed Forces We ask the Lord to keep them safe from harm and we pray for their
families while they are away from home
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
- Soy (somos) nuevo(s) en la Parroquia Queremos inscribirnos - Llevo (tenemos) ya tiempo asistiendo a esta parroquia y queremos inscribirnos - Estoy (estamos) inscritos y esta es la nueva direccioacuten - Ya no podreacute volver a esta parroquia Favor eliminar mi nombre de la lista
Por favor actualice su informacioacuten - Recorte el siguiente formato de inscripcioacuten y entreacuteguelo en la Misa junto con colecta Recuerde que los datos que usted nos suministre son confidenciales
Noticias en Espantildeol ndash Cuarto Domingo de Pascua ndash May 12 2019
Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz
El escuchar la voz de Cristohellip ldquoMis ovejas oyen mi vozhellip y me siguenrdquo Es cierto que estas palabras nos ensentildean una caracteriacutestica distintiva de todo genuino cristiano todo genuino cristiano oye es decir escucha las palabras los mandamientos de Cristo y ve que son la verdad y no meramente las opiniones de un gran maestro Para eacutel no son palabras de hombre sino Palabras de Dios El cree esa palabra y busca vivir esa palabra Su vida se define por ser guiados en todo momento de su vida por esa palabra Son palabras de vida Buscan escuchan con el propoacutesito de obedecer Y por tanto una evidencia de genuina conversioacuten es la obediencia a esas palabras de Cristo Pero aunque la idea del versiacuteculo lo es lo que nos distingue y caracteriza eso mismo es una bendicioacuten de parte de Dios Nosotros escuchamos porque hemos sido ensentildeados por Dios Dice Juan 644-45 ldquoNinguno puede venir a miacute si el Padre que me envioacute no le trajere y yo le resucitareacute en el diacutea postrero Escrito estaacute en los profetas Y seraacuten todos ensentildeados por Dios Asiacute que todo aquel que oyoacute al Padre y aprendioacute de eacutel viene a miacuterdquo Hermanos por naturaleza somos incapaces de venir a Cristo para salvacioacuten Somos incapaces de hacerlo Hay una inhabilidad
espiritual y moral en nosotros Venimos a Cristo porque el Padre nos ha atraiacutedo eficazmente El nos ha convertido Y esa conversioacuten o ese llamamiento eficaz es llamado aquiacute el ser ldquoensentildeados por Diosrdquo En otras palabras Dios nos ha dado un oiacutedo espiritual para oiacuter la voz de Cristo Y esto es un gran privilegio Antes de ser convertidos tuacute y yo estaacutebamos sordos a las cosas de Dios Escuchaacutebamos su Palabra y no nos conmoviacutea Pero Dios destapoacute nuestros oiacutedos sordos Sordos por el cerumen del pecado Y ahora escuchamos su voz Y ahora oiacutemos en ella de su amor y compasioacuten de su santidad de su paciencia y su perdoacuten Y creemos esa palabra Y nos esforzamos en obedecer esa palabra Esa palabra nos define nos controla nos moldea Nos deleitamos en escuchar su voz Deseamos escuchar su voz constantemente En todo momento su voz estaacute presente en nuestra mente Queremos conocer maacutes de esa voz Y no nos cansamos de escucharla predicada Queremos que se nos predique maacutes y maacutes de esa voz Porque sabemos que cada vez que escuchamos esas palabras de Cristo le conocemos maacutes le amaremos maacutes Sus palabras traen paz a nuestra vida Nos llenan de alegriacutea Nos llenan de consuelo Y nos llevan a conocerle Antes Dios era un desconocido Ahora un Padre que nos ama y nos habla nos consuela con su amor paz bondad y dulzura iexclQueacute gran privilegio es oiacuter las palabras de Cristo Ser ensentildeados por Dios Avisos
bull Las inscripciones para la Catequesis 2019-2020 ya estaacuten abiertas puede pedir o entregar su ficha de Inscripcioacuten a las Coordinadoras Lourdes Baeza o Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez
bull Dios sigue llamando hoy a maacutes hermanos cristianos para encomendarles la tarea de catequizar es decir anunciar con su vida a Cristo Nuestra Comunidad Hispana abre las inscripciones para todos los que sientan el llamado a catequizar y compartir su experiencia de Fe Mayor informacioacuten Lourdes Baeza 301-412-5259 y Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez 301-602-4626
bull Todos los domingos de 1145am a 115pm en la cafeteriacutea de la escuela tenemos charlas temas diversos oracioacuten Adoracioacuten al Santiacutesimo Sacramento y confesiones el 1er y 3er domingo del mes Mayor informacioacuten con el Padre Rafael Barbieri Joseacute Miguel Mejiacutea y Margarita Rodezno
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
Finance amp Administration ldquoHow shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for merdquo (Psalm 11612) Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 Offertory $7580 Second Collection for May 19th 2019 Building Fund Our May Poor Box will be going to Bethesda Cares They are a community outreach program for people living unsheltered and for people in homes at severe risk of losing them They seek to place people in permanent supportive housing to ease life on the street during that process and to prevent low-income tenants in crisis from eviction and possible homelessness
Moving In Out or Within the Parish Please help us keep our records up-to-date by filling out this form and dropping it in the collection basket or rectory mail slot Thank you NAME________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________
______________________________________________
PHONE _______________________________________
EMAIL ________________________________________
____ Iwe amare new to the parish Welcome ____ Change of address within the parish Thank you ____ Iwe amare moving out of the parish God be with you
Ministry to the Elderly and Homebound
If a parishioner is ill or unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist please call our coordinator
Margaret Carroll at 301-325-6398
The Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Meal for the Poor and Homeless
Takes place every Sunday in the school cafeteria If you would like to volunteer please sign up at httpvolspt3XNY26 or send an email
to OLOLHomelessDinnergmailcom Please bring food to the cafeteria from 415-445 on Sundays (use the
blue door to the left of the schoolrsquos main entrance)
Volunteers also operate a ldquoclothes closetrdquo where our guests can obtain donated clothing Bring donations
from 430 to 515pm on Sundays (the room is down the long hallway from the cafeteria) or contact Dan Keen at 301-564-0077 to arrange a pick-up at your home We
are most in need of non-dressy spring and summer adult clothing We have very limited need for childrenrsquos
clothing Please nothing stained or torn
Bulletin Deadline
Please have your printed notices at the Rectory office or emailed to officelourdesbethesdanet by
Monday at 300 PM
Please note that your regular financial contributions not only show that you are an active parishioner of Lourdes but also are a crucial part of keeping the
church up and running To register please contact the rectory office at
301-654-1287 email Claire Toms at ctomslourdesbethesdanet or fill out
the form below
Altar Flowers
If you would like to donate the Altar Flowers for a special intention a special occasion or in memory of a loved one please call the parish office or email sgoldenlourdesbethesdanet or ctomslourdesbethesdanet The donation for the flowers is $15000
May 11th - 12th Second Collection
The American Bishoprsquos Overseas Appeal contributes to Catholic Relief Services Migration
and Refuge Services Holy Fatherrsquos Relief Program Apostleship of the Sea and the USCC Department
of Social Development and World Peace Thank you for your generosity
Please remember to pray for our brave parishioners relatives and friends of our
Parish family who are serving their country in the Armed Forces We ask the Lord to keep them safe from harm and we pray for their
families while they are away from home
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
- Soy (somos) nuevo(s) en la Parroquia Queremos inscribirnos - Llevo (tenemos) ya tiempo asistiendo a esta parroquia y queremos inscribirnos - Estoy (estamos) inscritos y esta es la nueva direccioacuten - Ya no podreacute volver a esta parroquia Favor eliminar mi nombre de la lista
Por favor actualice su informacioacuten - Recorte el siguiente formato de inscripcioacuten y entreacuteguelo en la Misa junto con colecta Recuerde que los datos que usted nos suministre son confidenciales
Noticias en Espantildeol ndash Cuarto Domingo de Pascua ndash May 12 2019
Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz
El escuchar la voz de Cristohellip ldquoMis ovejas oyen mi vozhellip y me siguenrdquo Es cierto que estas palabras nos ensentildean una caracteriacutestica distintiva de todo genuino cristiano todo genuino cristiano oye es decir escucha las palabras los mandamientos de Cristo y ve que son la verdad y no meramente las opiniones de un gran maestro Para eacutel no son palabras de hombre sino Palabras de Dios El cree esa palabra y busca vivir esa palabra Su vida se define por ser guiados en todo momento de su vida por esa palabra Son palabras de vida Buscan escuchan con el propoacutesito de obedecer Y por tanto una evidencia de genuina conversioacuten es la obediencia a esas palabras de Cristo Pero aunque la idea del versiacuteculo lo es lo que nos distingue y caracteriza eso mismo es una bendicioacuten de parte de Dios Nosotros escuchamos porque hemos sido ensentildeados por Dios Dice Juan 644-45 ldquoNinguno puede venir a miacute si el Padre que me envioacute no le trajere y yo le resucitareacute en el diacutea postrero Escrito estaacute en los profetas Y seraacuten todos ensentildeados por Dios Asiacute que todo aquel que oyoacute al Padre y aprendioacute de eacutel viene a miacuterdquo Hermanos por naturaleza somos incapaces de venir a Cristo para salvacioacuten Somos incapaces de hacerlo Hay una inhabilidad
espiritual y moral en nosotros Venimos a Cristo porque el Padre nos ha atraiacutedo eficazmente El nos ha convertido Y esa conversioacuten o ese llamamiento eficaz es llamado aquiacute el ser ldquoensentildeados por Diosrdquo En otras palabras Dios nos ha dado un oiacutedo espiritual para oiacuter la voz de Cristo Y esto es un gran privilegio Antes de ser convertidos tuacute y yo estaacutebamos sordos a las cosas de Dios Escuchaacutebamos su Palabra y no nos conmoviacutea Pero Dios destapoacute nuestros oiacutedos sordos Sordos por el cerumen del pecado Y ahora escuchamos su voz Y ahora oiacutemos en ella de su amor y compasioacuten de su santidad de su paciencia y su perdoacuten Y creemos esa palabra Y nos esforzamos en obedecer esa palabra Esa palabra nos define nos controla nos moldea Nos deleitamos en escuchar su voz Deseamos escuchar su voz constantemente En todo momento su voz estaacute presente en nuestra mente Queremos conocer maacutes de esa voz Y no nos cansamos de escucharla predicada Queremos que se nos predique maacutes y maacutes de esa voz Porque sabemos que cada vez que escuchamos esas palabras de Cristo le conocemos maacutes le amaremos maacutes Sus palabras traen paz a nuestra vida Nos llenan de alegriacutea Nos llenan de consuelo Y nos llevan a conocerle Antes Dios era un desconocido Ahora un Padre que nos ama y nos habla nos consuela con su amor paz bondad y dulzura iexclQueacute gran privilegio es oiacuter las palabras de Cristo Ser ensentildeados por Dios Avisos
bull Las inscripciones para la Catequesis 2019-2020 ya estaacuten abiertas puede pedir o entregar su ficha de Inscripcioacuten a las Coordinadoras Lourdes Baeza o Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez
bull Dios sigue llamando hoy a maacutes hermanos cristianos para encomendarles la tarea de catequizar es decir anunciar con su vida a Cristo Nuestra Comunidad Hispana abre las inscripciones para todos los que sientan el llamado a catequizar y compartir su experiencia de Fe Mayor informacioacuten Lourdes Baeza 301-412-5259 y Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez 301-602-4626
bull Todos los domingos de 1145am a 115pm en la cafeteriacutea de la escuela tenemos charlas temas diversos oracioacuten Adoracioacuten al Santiacutesimo Sacramento y confesiones el 1er y 3er domingo del mes Mayor informacioacuten con el Padre Rafael Barbieri Joseacute Miguel Mejiacutea y Margarita Rodezno
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH BETHESDA MARYLAND May 12 2019
- Soy (somos) nuevo(s) en la Parroquia Queremos inscribirnos - Llevo (tenemos) ya tiempo asistiendo a esta parroquia y queremos inscribirnos - Estoy (estamos) inscritos y esta es la nueva direccioacuten - Ya no podreacute volver a esta parroquia Favor eliminar mi nombre de la lista
Por favor actualice su informacioacuten - Recorte el siguiente formato de inscripcioacuten y entreacuteguelo en la Misa junto con colecta Recuerde que los datos que usted nos suministre son confidenciales
Noticias en Espantildeol ndash Cuarto Domingo de Pascua ndash May 12 2019
Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz
El escuchar la voz de Cristohellip ldquoMis ovejas oyen mi vozhellip y me siguenrdquo Es cierto que estas palabras nos ensentildean una caracteriacutestica distintiva de todo genuino cristiano todo genuino cristiano oye es decir escucha las palabras los mandamientos de Cristo y ve que son la verdad y no meramente las opiniones de un gran maestro Para eacutel no son palabras de hombre sino Palabras de Dios El cree esa palabra y busca vivir esa palabra Su vida se define por ser guiados en todo momento de su vida por esa palabra Son palabras de vida Buscan escuchan con el propoacutesito de obedecer Y por tanto una evidencia de genuina conversioacuten es la obediencia a esas palabras de Cristo Pero aunque la idea del versiacuteculo lo es lo que nos distingue y caracteriza eso mismo es una bendicioacuten de parte de Dios Nosotros escuchamos porque hemos sido ensentildeados por Dios Dice Juan 644-45 ldquoNinguno puede venir a miacute si el Padre que me envioacute no le trajere y yo le resucitareacute en el diacutea postrero Escrito estaacute en los profetas Y seraacuten todos ensentildeados por Dios Asiacute que todo aquel que oyoacute al Padre y aprendioacute de eacutel viene a miacuterdquo Hermanos por naturaleza somos incapaces de venir a Cristo para salvacioacuten Somos incapaces de hacerlo Hay una inhabilidad
espiritual y moral en nosotros Venimos a Cristo porque el Padre nos ha atraiacutedo eficazmente El nos ha convertido Y esa conversioacuten o ese llamamiento eficaz es llamado aquiacute el ser ldquoensentildeados por Diosrdquo En otras palabras Dios nos ha dado un oiacutedo espiritual para oiacuter la voz de Cristo Y esto es un gran privilegio Antes de ser convertidos tuacute y yo estaacutebamos sordos a las cosas de Dios Escuchaacutebamos su Palabra y no nos conmoviacutea Pero Dios destapoacute nuestros oiacutedos sordos Sordos por el cerumen del pecado Y ahora escuchamos su voz Y ahora oiacutemos en ella de su amor y compasioacuten de su santidad de su paciencia y su perdoacuten Y creemos esa palabra Y nos esforzamos en obedecer esa palabra Esa palabra nos define nos controla nos moldea Nos deleitamos en escuchar su voz Deseamos escuchar su voz constantemente En todo momento su voz estaacute presente en nuestra mente Queremos conocer maacutes de esa voz Y no nos cansamos de escucharla predicada Queremos que se nos predique maacutes y maacutes de esa voz Porque sabemos que cada vez que escuchamos esas palabras de Cristo le conocemos maacutes le amaremos maacutes Sus palabras traen paz a nuestra vida Nos llenan de alegriacutea Nos llenan de consuelo Y nos llevan a conocerle Antes Dios era un desconocido Ahora un Padre que nos ama y nos habla nos consuela con su amor paz bondad y dulzura iexclQueacute gran privilegio es oiacuter las palabras de Cristo Ser ensentildeados por Dios Avisos
bull Las inscripciones para la Catequesis 2019-2020 ya estaacuten abiertas puede pedir o entregar su ficha de Inscripcioacuten a las Coordinadoras Lourdes Baeza o Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez
bull Dios sigue llamando hoy a maacutes hermanos cristianos para encomendarles la tarea de catequizar es decir anunciar con su vida a Cristo Nuestra Comunidad Hispana abre las inscripciones para todos los que sientan el llamado a catequizar y compartir su experiencia de Fe Mayor informacioacuten Lourdes Baeza 301-412-5259 y Mariacutea Virginia Rodriacuteguez 301-602-4626
bull Todos los domingos de 1145am a 115pm en la cafeteriacutea de la escuela tenemos charlas temas diversos oracioacuten Adoracioacuten al Santiacutesimo Sacramento y confesiones el 1er y 3er domingo del mes Mayor informacioacuten con el Padre Rafael Barbieri Joseacute Miguel Mejiacutea y Margarita Rodezno