June 6, 2021 - The Body and Blood of Christ
CORPUS CHRISTI EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE
Pope Urban IV established the annual celebration of the FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI in 1264, over 700 years ago. Did you know that it was a EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE (Bolsena, Italy) that led to that decision? I never paid much attention to that historical event until this year...as it reminded me of our "little" Eucharistic miracle at OLHOC.
Pope Urban IV was the right Pope at the right time. He was born Jacques Pantaleon in Troyes, Northern France, in 1221. He served as Archdeacon of Liege (today's Belgium) at the time St Juliana of Liege had visions of the Eucharist which led to the establishment of a local celebration of CORPUS CHRISTI. Later on, as Pope, he resided in Orvieto, only 10 miles away from BOLSENA where in 1263 occurred an amazing Eucharistic miracle that he declared authentic, leading him to establish a worldwide, annual celebration of CORPUS CHRISTI.
As I get "older" I am...
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.
The local bishops are lifting the General Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass
beginning on Saturday, June 26, 2021 and Sunday, June 27, 2021.
click below to read the statement from the BISHOPS OF THE PROVINCE OF BALTIMORE AND THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON
Los obispos de nuestra area esteran Levantando la dispensa general de la obligación de asistir a Misa
a partir del sábado 26 y el domingo 27 de junio de 2021.
haga clic abajo para leer la Declaración DE LOS OBISPOS DE LA PROVINCIA DE BALTIMORE Y DE LA ARQUIDIÓCESIS DE WASHINGTON
New Mass Protocol
Following the guidelines by the Archdiocese of Washington, and the state of Maryland, we will make these changes to our procedures:
- No need to “sign-up” for Mass
- Continue to wear face masks
- Maintain 3 ft. distances between families
- Center aisle pews will be fully open. If you wish 6 ft distance, the side aisles will still be every other pew.
- More Mass parts will be sung.
- If you are feeling ill, please stay home and watch Mass on OLHOC YouTube Channel.
- Altar Servers please contact Deacon Bill if you are interested in serving.
- We will need 2 Lectors for each Mass, please contact Michelle Klein if you're interested or leave a message in the office.
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.
The Solemnity of the Most
Holy Body and Blood of Christ
There will be NO 1 PM MASS This Sunday, June 6th,
due to the procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Join us for the 11:30 am Mass!
If you want to purchase the optional workbook, first register at Ascension Press with the first link, then you can purchase the workbook using the second link.
(Purchase of the workbook includes full access to the videos)
To Join Virtually via Zoom, click below:
https://zoom.us/j/94165603422?pwd=dlg2TjV0QldwOXhKRFJrQi9kQWc5QT09
Meeting ID: 941 6560 3422
Passcode: 968853
https://zoom.us/j/94165603422?pwd=dlg2TjV0QldwOXhKRFJrQi9kQWc5QT09
Meeting ID: 941 6560 3422
Passcode: 968853
Youth Ministry (Life Teen/EDGE) '20-'21 Survey
& Looking ahead to '21-'22
We thank you in advance for taking a few minutes to fill out this survey and let us know your honest thoughts about OLHOC Youth Ministry this past year and for the year ahead. Your input is very important as it helps us take into consideration your input and look ahead to the summer and next year.
Click here to fill out the survey.
Confirmation Year 1
Please continue working on your paperwork and workshops you haven't completed.
Confirmation Year 2
Please stop by the parish office to pick up your certificate and group photo anytime from
Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 3:30 pm).
We thank you in advance for taking a few minutes to fill out this survey and let us know your honest thoughts about the Confirmation preparation this past year and for the year ahead. Your input is very important as it helps us take into consideration your input and look ahead to next year.
Questions, contact
Marlen Coles marlen@olhoc.org
Our Lady's Little Christians
Early Learning Center
Now accepting applications for
Our Lady’s Little Christians Early Learning Center
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
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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
33 Day Consecration to St Jospeh started on Wednesday, May 19th,
ending on Father’s Day, Sunday June 20.
You can follow along on YouTube with Father Alain and Father Ben daily
(prerecorded videos).
“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
Are you a lost sheep?
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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