Sunday 8 - Julia Stratchko
Sunday 9:30 - William Halbe
Sunday 11 - Intention of the Parish
Monday - Yoskiko Waeldner
Tuesday - Rosemarie Pascua (I)
Wednesday - Mary M. Blizard
Thursday - World Leaders (I)
Friday - Maria Le Thi Hong
Saturday - Miguel Gutierrez (I)
Sunday Vigil - Richard Wade
For the Week of
September 26
Your prayers are requested:
For all the sick: Valerie Choudury; Annette Sardelli; Ron Dean; Marlene Vikor; Solange Hess; those suffering from COVID-19.
For the recently deceased.
For those serving in the military.
For all front line workers providing services during the pandemic.
For those preparing to receive the sacraments, especially our five confirmation candidates, Eleanor, Anthony, Chianugo, Haley, and Kelsey, their families, and their sponsors.
For the Pope's Monthly Intention for September: For an Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle: "We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this."
This week at our parish
- Tuesday, September 28: Knights of Columbus 7:30pm
- Friday, October 1: First Friday Devotions 7pm
- Saturday, October 2: Fatima Devotions following the 9am Mass
- Sunday, October 3: Rosary Celebration 12:30pm
PARISH NEWS AND NOTES
- The Archdiocese of Washington is coordinating donations to help the victims of recent natural disasters. Donations to our parish poor boxes during the month of October will go to this effort.
- Are you curious about the 6 week women's bible study, Reclaiming Friendship? Click here to watch the opening talk.
Interested? Contact Mary Wade at jumpingmouse04@gmail.com or visit the Ministry Fair in Grenoble Hall on Sunday, October 10 after all Masses.
- Morning of Reflection
Come away from the busy-ness of the world for a morning of reflection and prayer. On Saturday, October 23rd, Fr. Paul will serve as spiritual director. In honor of the year of St. Joseph, he will speak to us about “St. Joseph, A Creatively Courageous Father.” The morning will begin with Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the church. Afterwards, we will meet in Grenoble Hall from approximately 10:00 a.m. – noon for an uplifting and prayerful event. Pre-packaged snacks will be available. Bring yourself and a friend. All are welcome! No reservations needed. This free event is sponsored by St. Hugh’s Sodality of Our Lady; free will donations welcome.
- Church Boiler Replacement Project Update - The project has begun. The estimated completion date is October 15th. While the new piping is installed, the cooling system will be secured. This portion of the project will start next week and last about a week or so. We anticipate that the cooling system will be down for the weekend masses on September 25-26.
FOCUS ON MINISTRY:
St. Hugh Ministry Fair, October 10th
LITURGICAL MINISTRY FOCUS: USHERS/GREETERS
Ushers and Greeters represent the Body of Christ, our parish family, to those who enter our sacred space. Being helpful to those who might need assistance, answering questions, and assisting in the collection are among some of the duties for ushers and greeters. This important ministry is in need of individuals who have a patient and generous heart.
COME AND SEE
Our ministry and service leaders will be there to try to answer any questions you have and to help you find a way to share your unique talents!
Focusing on what we have the power to do
to stay healthy.
"Calm"
Jean Edelman, in her "Other Side of Money" September article in the Edelman Financial Newsletter writes, "Just when we thought we were coming out of Covid-19, the delta variant began spreading and the emotions are still with us. It will take time for many of us to find out what normal is and to feel comfortable being out in the world." She goes on to say, " when we find ourselves anxious or feeling rushed to abandon the mask, be vaccinated or dive into crowded venues, we need to use our tools to CALM ourselves. We need to remember that we control our thoughts, decisions, and actions."
Jean uses the word "CALM" to identify the tools at our disposal to deal with our anxious feelings.
(C): Courage to know ourselves, to listen to what we need instead of letting ourselves get pulled into the fray.
(A): Affirm and declare, proclaim , pronounce, know what is important to us and to stand in our truth.
(L): Listen to our body, our mind, our intuition. Recognize what we need and follow that message.
(M): Mindful--create the time we need, don't be rushed and instead of trying to multi-task, let's mono-task so we can be in the here and now.
Jean notes "the only thing in life we can truly control is ourselves. Our gift is that we can influence others. Let's share the CALM, the positive, the smiles. We'll all have a healthier outcome."
One very important thing that we can do this week to improve our health is to "GET YOUR FLU SHOT"! This is the perfect time to do this. It takes a couple of weeks for the flu shot to be fully protective in your system. Getting your shot this coming week will carry you through the flu season that ends in March, 2022. I'm scheduled for mine on Wednesday at 9:20am.
----Mary Ann
(C): Courage to know ourselves, to listen to what we need instead of letting ourselves get pulled into the fray.
(A): Affirm and declare, proclaim , pronounce, know what is important to us and to stand in our truth.
(L): Listen to our body, our mind, our intuition. Recognize what we need and follow that message.
(M): Mindful--create the time we need, don't be rushed and instead of trying to multi-task, let's mono-task so we can be in the here and now.
Jean notes "the only thing in life we can truly control is ourselves. Our gift is that we can influence others. Let's share the CALM, the positive, the smiles. We'll all have a healthier outcome."
One very important thing that we can do this week to improve our health is to "GET YOUR FLU SHOT"! This is the perfect time to do this. It takes a couple of weeks for the flu shot to be fully protective in your system. Getting your shot this coming week will carry you through the flu season that ends in March, 2022. I'm scheduled for mine on Wednesday at 9:20am.
----Mary Ann
Next week: What is the Omega 3 Index and Why is it Important?
Catholic families deserve to be safe and loved at home. Yet one out of 4 women, 1 out of 7 men have experienced severe physical violence in an intimate relationship: being kicked, beaten, choked, burned, having a weapon used against them. Families suffering abuse can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1 (800) 799-7233. Most Reverend Roy Edward Campbell, Jr, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., will be the presider and homilist for a special vigil mass on domestic violence October 2nd at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. All are invited and need to register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mass-in-observance-of-domestic-violence-awareness-month-washington-dc-tickets-154714424007
Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference
“Holy & Beloved”
- Women of all ages are invited!
- Experience the joy of renewed community with a day of worship, inspiration, and fellowship.
- Saturday, Oct 2, 2021 from 9:00am-3:00pm
- St. Joseph Fullerton Catholic Church
- Keynote Speaker: Katie Prejean McGrady, Sirius XM Radio Catholic Radio Host
- Mass celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore
- Adoration, Confession, Lunch, Speakers
- Cost $45.00, Age 25 and under - $30
For more details and to register, visit www.marylandcatholicwomen.com
St. Joseph’s is a regional Catholic school and we are blessed with the support of three parishes – St. Joseph, St. Hugh of Grenoble, and St. Nicholas. Each week we have a different pastor celebrate our school Mass. Please come join us and be a part of our growing community! We have limited openings for in-person, distance, or hybrid (combination of both)! Contact Joelle Taylor at director@stjosrcs.org.
- St. Joseph’s is growing! Announcing our new PreK-3 program! Full day program with low student to teacher ratio! We are also accepting applications for grades K – 8. Come be a part of a diverse, Catholic centered community! Please contact Joelle Taylor at director@stjosrcs.org for more information or to apply!