May 14, 2021 - Being Lifted Up!
"HE WAS LIFTED UP". Those four words give all of us HOPE, we all need to be LIFTED UP. Our attachments to this world are at times heavy like chains. Jesus encourages us to look up. As HE is being LIFTED UP TO HEAVEN, he gives us the HOPE that we too can be LIFTED UP and be with HIM in HEAVEN. This is Our Lord's PROMISE of the Coming of the Holy Spirit to transform us and lift us up. This is what the ASCENCION OF THE LORD is all about.
Every year at this time we hear the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 1:1-11) narrating the ASCENCION OF THE LORD, the amazing event that took place 40 DAYS after the Lord's RESURRECTION. Jesus invites the APOSTLES to stay in Jerusalem and WAIT FOR THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER. He announces that "In a few days you will be BAPTIZED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT ...You will RECEIVE POWER when the HOLY SPIRIT COMES UPON YOU and you will be my witnesses". This is PENTECOST, which we will celebrate next week...
Do we want to be lifted up? We do not have to await our departing from this world. We can be lifted up today. Heaven begins right here right now on earth. Jesus promised to His Apostles that He will not leave them alone. He was going to leave this world, but He was not going to abandon them. They will never be alone. He will send them an Advocate, the Paraclete, THE HOLY SPIRIT, the Spirit of Truth who will GUIDE them (John 16:12-15). At OLHOC, we are still glowing in the JOY of...
The Novena to the Holy Spirit
begins on Friday, May 14th through Pentecost.
The link below contains the prayers for the novena:
Reminders for the families of children receiving First Penance:
FIRST PENANCE: Saturday, May 15th @ 10:00 a.m.
- Candidates for First Penance are expected to arrive at 9:45 a.m.
- We encourage you to attend the 9 am daily Mass.
Questions, contact Sr Rosario sister@olhoc.org
Thank you for your
Pandemic Relief donations
We have collected over $3,000 thanks to your generosity. This will help the youth in our parish to attend camp when they might not have been able to. Donations are still being accepted, it’s not too late!
To donate, click on e-giving below and select "Other" and under Notes/Purpose write Pandemic Relief.
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
New Mass Times added to the schedule!
(Mondays & Fridays at 7 am and Sundays at 1 pm)
Youth interested in singing in the youth choir for the Parish Feast Day & May Crowning on May 23rd, please email Rick Lanore rickl27928@rocketmail.com
lunch will be provide, please sign up below so we can know how many to expect!
We will also have special virtual gatherings for the high school seniors with special topics and guest speakers.
Signup below:
The newly confirmed are asked to join us on
Sunday, May 16th from 1-2:30 pm for
Fun, Faith & Fellowship.
Please report to the Fr Martin Hall.
Confirmation Year 1
Please continue working on your paperwork and workshops you haven't completed.
We also invite all to join us on Sunday, May 23rd for the Parish Feast Day & Crowning of Mary
at 11:10 am
followed by 11:30 am Outdoor Mass.
followed by 11:30 am Outdoor Mass.
Please wear a red shirt.
Questions, contact
Marlen Coles marlen@olhoc.org
33 Day Consecration Starts Wednesday, May 19th
For those who did not have the opportunity, the total consecration to St. Joseph will begin again on May 19, ending on Father’s Day, Sunday June 20. You can follow along on YouTube with Father Alain and Father Ben daily.
“With the phrase “guardian of the mystery of God” used to describe St. Joseph’s role in salvation history, Pope St. John Paul II has left us with a sure point of departure as we begin our 33-Day Consecration to St. Joseph. It is for us, all of us, to become a new creation, to become people who, having been knit together by the Holy Spirit, are now focused and bidden to draw life from the Mystery of God, from the mystery made flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, the one who bids us to come after him, called to become faithful guardians of the mystery of God. “
— Bishop Gerard Battersby
First Holy Communion
Please keep our 28 young parishioners in your prayers as they will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 22nd!
Reminders for the families of children receiving First Holy Communion:
FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSAL: Friday, May 21st @ 6:00 p.m.
Candidates for First Communion are expected to arrive at 5:45 p.m. for the rehearsal
FIRST COMMUNION DAY: Saturday, May 22nd @ 10:00 a.m.
FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSAL: Friday, May 21st @ 6:00 p.m.
Candidates for First Communion are expected to arrive at 5:45 p.m. for the rehearsal
FIRST COMMUNION DAY: Saturday, May 22nd @ 10:00 a.m.
First Communicants are expected to arrive at 9:45 a.m.
Questions, contact Sr Rosario sister@olhoc.org
Pentecost Midnight Mass &
All night Eucharistic Adoration
To Celebrate our church’s “birthday”, we will have a Mass at midnight on May 23, followed by all night Eucharistic Adoration until Mass at 8:30 am. Please plan to celebrate with us.
(We will not have 1 pm Mass on Sunday, May 23rd)
Our Lady's Little Christians
Now accepting applications for
Our Lady’s Little Christians
2021/2022 school year.
We are now accepting applications for children ages 3-5. Openings are available for both AM classes, and full day. For more information, please contact Nieda Tice preschool@olhoc.org
OLLC gives preschoolers a beginning in their Catholic education. Many families need financial assistance to attend our pre-school. If you are in a position to donate, please make your check payable to Our Lady’s Little Christians Preschool, or for online instructions, send an email to preschool@olhoc.org
Worldwide Marian Prayer Gathering
May 17th (The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception)
Month-long "marathon" of prayer
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has asked for this month of May to be dedicated in a special way to pray for an end to the Coronavirus pandemic. In response to the Pope's call, the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization is organizing a month-long "marathon" of prayer in the principal Sanctuaries of the world.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will take part in the marathon, and has been asked to lead the worldwide recitation of the Rosary on Monday, May 17th with the following special intention: "for world leaders and the heads of international organizations”. Cardinal Gregory will lead this service from the Basilica at 11:00 a.m. EDT. EWTN will be broadcasting this prayer service.
Please call and share the latest Church news with people that you know do not have internet or e-mail access.
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Memorare to St. Joseph
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection. Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen
Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection. Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen
Retired Flags and Religious articles
The Knights of Columbus, along with local Catholic Churches will retire worn flags and religious articles at the end of May at St. Josephs in Pomfret. There is a bin by the office door, if you have anything you need disposed of properly, please put it in that bin. We will collect items through May 23, 2021
Why is prayer important for the work of vocations? Prayer is the support that brings to fruition the seed of the vocation within the men and women who offer their lives to serve Our Lord. It is through the power of prayer that those seeking the priesthood and the consecrated life are sustained and nurtured. It is through the grace of daily prayer that you will partake in the work of building the culture of vocations. You will be a prayerful participant in the priest’s ordination.
Your ‘little prayers’ offered each day will make a great difference. In Mother Teresa’s words, “like Jesus we belong to the world living not for ourselves but for others. The joy of the Lord is our strength.” (ADW. 2021)
Please take one hour out of your day and come to church on Saturday June 5 at 10 am to pray for these men and women who are also praying for you.
HELP KEEP OUR CHURCH CLEAN
Since last year, OLHOC cut back on many of the services we use to pay for. Due to financial restraints, the lawn maintenance is all done by volunteers, we no longer have a staff person to help out with the facilities, and we cut back on our cleaning services to once a week. Please do your part in helping to keep our church clean.
AYUDA A MANTENER LIMPIA
NUESTRA IGLESIA
Desde el año pasado, nuestra iglesia redujo muchos los servicios que usamos y pagamos. Debido a las restricciones financieras, el mantenimiento del césped es hecho por voluntarios, ya no tenemos personal de mantenimiento para ayudar con las instalaciones, y recortamos nuestros servicios de limpieza a una vez por semana. Por favor haga su parte en ayudar a mantener nuestra iglesia limpia.
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church
100 Village St
Waldorf, Maryland 20602
301-645-7112