Thanks to all the parishioners who assisted in making the 75th Anniversary Mass/International Lunch a huge success! Thanks to all who served on the altar, sang in choir, set up the hall, brought food they lovingly prepared to the lunch, volunteers who accepted and arranged the food, volunteers that cut and packaged with a ribbon the sheet cakes and volunteers who cleaned up the hall at the end and washed the tablecloths for the next event. Thanks also for the beautiful, donated flower arrangements on the altar and for volunteers who arranged additional flowers donated.
Thanks to Mayor Emmett Jordan and Councilwoman J. Davis for presenting a letter of congratulations to Fr. Walter recognizing the 75th Anniversary of St. Hugh Church and all the ministries that the church community provides.
Look for an article written by Mary Moien with pictures by Joan Hayden in the Greenbelt News Review. There will also be an article with pictures by Richard Szczepkowski in the next edition of the Catholic Standard.
Thanks to Mayor Emmett Jordan and Councilwoman J. Davis for presenting a letter of congratulations to Fr. Walter recognizing the 75th Anniversary of St. Hugh Church and all the ministries that the church community provides.
Look for an article written by Mary Moien with pictures by Joan Hayden in the Greenbelt News Review. There will also be an article with pictures by Richard Szczepkowski in the next edition of the Catholic Standard.
Sunday
8 Intention of the Parish
9:30 Veronica Ogochukwo Onunkwa
11 Sam & Hope Creech Family (I)
Monday - Amy Creech (I)
Tuesday - John Creech (I)
Wednesday - John Creech (I)
Thursday - John Creech (I)
Friday - Msgr. Edward J. O’Connor
Saturday - Felicity Garcia (I)
Sunday vigil - Family of Rick Focht (I)
8 Intention of the Parish
9:30 Veronica Ogochukwo Onunkwa
11 Sam & Hope Creech Family (I)
Monday - Amy Creech (I)
Tuesday - John Creech (I)
Wednesday - John Creech (I)
Thursday - John Creech (I)
Friday - Msgr. Edward J. O’Connor
Saturday - Felicity Garcia (I)
Sunday vigil - Family of Rick Focht (I)
For the Week of
June 26
Your prayers are requested:
For all the sick: Valerie Choudury; Annette Sardelli; Marlene Vikor; Larry Yore; Larry Buck; Robin Pitts; Mike Rousseau; Daleta Johnson; Alicia Moscon; Todd Cornett; Kathleen McFarland; John Creech; Rita Radich; Irv Wartell; Cathie Brannan; Joanne Tomikel; Bridget Osborne; Kevin Kincius; those suffering from COVID-19.
For the recently deceased: Marion Rosato
For those serving in the military.
For all front line workers providing services during the pandemic.
For those preparing to receive the sacraments.
For the Pope's Monthly Intention: June - For Families: We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.
The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council has created a fund to help provide temporary shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing, communications, and religious supplies to those suffering. The Supreme Council has promised to match every dollar up to $500,000. For more information and to donate, click the link below.
This week at our parish
- Tuesday, June 28th: Knights of Columbus, 7:30pm
- Friday, July 1st: First Friday Devotions, 7pm
- Saturday, July 2nd: Fatima Devotions follow the 9am Mass
PARISH NEWS AND NOTES
- A visually impaired parishioner, Jim Pasquale, would like to find some walking partners to share a walk around Greenbelt lake. If you can share some time to help Jim enjoy the outdoors, please contact him at j.pasquale@att.net
- Walking With Purpose
Our WWP women's bible study groups are currently taking a summer respite. We will take some time to refresh our bodies and spirits, and in the meantime, we want you to know that we plan to offer the following bible studies both virtually, via Zoom, and in-person, depending on your interest. As you browse the WWP website link (by clicking on the title of each below) for the adult women studies or young adult women studies, we encourage you to prayerfully consider joining us and inviting friends and family to participate with you. For more information or to register, please email Mary Wade at jumpingmouse04@gmail.com.- Ordering Your Priorities: This new eight-lesson Bible study from Walking with Purpose is an immensely practical study that will help you discover and prioritize what matters most in life. Ordering Your Priorities provides step-by-step instructions for building a life well lived, giving structure to your day and settling your heart.
- Beloved is part one of our three-part young adult series created specifically for young women (ages 18-30). The young adult version of our best-selling study, Opening Your Heart, meets young women where they are and points them to a life of freedom in Christ. Beloved is a six-lesson bible study that invites young women to lay a strong foundation for their true identity as beloved daughters of God.
- Ordering Your Priorities: This new eight-lesson Bible study from Walking with Purpose is an immensely practical study that will help you discover and prioritize what matters most in life. Ordering Your Priorities provides step-by-step instructions for building a life well lived, giving structure to your day and settling your heart.
- You can pre-order Christmas wreaths with the Knights of Columbus starting July 2nd through October 30th
The Truth About Soy and Breast Cancer
According to a recent article by Dr. Stephen Chaney, "Soy isoflavones decrease estrogen production, strengthen the immune system, inhibit cell proliferation, and reduce the production of reactive oxygen species. These are all effects that might reduce breast cancer risk. On the other hand, soy isoflavones also bind to estrogen receptors and exhibit weak estrogenic activity. This effect has the potential to increase breast cancer risk."
Dr. Chaney goes on to say, " It is time to put the myth that soy increases breast cancer risk to rest. This myth is based on cell culture and animal studies, and those studies were inconclusive. Multiple clinical studies have shown the soy either hs no effect on breast cancer risk, or that it reduces the risk." Further, multiple clinical studies have also shown that soy either has no effect on breast cancer recurrence in women who are breast cancer survivors, or that it reduces recurrence. In a recent clinical study that is fully consistent with previous studies, it reports 1) there was a 21% decrease in all-cause mortality for women who had the highest soy
Dr. Chaney goes on to say, " It is time to put the myth that soy increases breast cancer risk to rest. This myth is based on cell culture and animal studies, and those studies were inconclusive. Multiple clinical studies have shown the soy either hs no effect on breast cancer risk, or that it reduces the risk." Further, multiple clinical studies have also shown that soy either has no effect on breast cancer recurrence in women who are breast cancer survivors, or that it reduces recurrence. In a recent clinical study that is fully consistent with previous studies, it reports 1) there was a 21% decrease in all-cause mortality for women who had the highest soy
consumption compared to those with the lowest soy consumption. 2) The protective effect of soy was strongest for those women who had receptor negative breast cancer. This is significant because receptor-negative breast cancer is associated with poorer survival rates than hormone receptor-positive cases. 3) The protective effect was also greatest (35% reduction in all-cause mortality) for women with the highest soy consumption following breast cancer diagnosis. This suggests that soy may play an important role in breast cancer survival. No clinical studies have provided any evidence to support the claim that soy increases either breast cancer risk or breast cancer recurrence. On the other hand, Dr. Chaney writes, "We should not think of soy as a miracle food." Breast cancer risk is also decreased by a diet that: 1) contains lots of fruits and vegetables, 2) is low in processed grains and sweets and high in whole grains, 3) is low in saturated and trans fats and high in omega-3 and monounsaturated fats, and 4) is low in red and processed meats and high in beans, fish and chicken.
Also, Dr. Chaney points out that diet is just one component of a holistic approach to reducing the risk of breast cancer. In addition to a healthy diet, the American Cancer Society recommends that you: 1) control your weight, 2) be physically active, 3) limit alcohol, 4) don't smoke, 5) limit hormone replacement therapy unless absolutely necessary, and 6) reduce stress.
--Mary Ann
Also, Dr. Chaney points out that diet is just one component of a holistic approach to reducing the risk of breast cancer. In addition to a healthy diet, the American Cancer Society recommends that you: 1) control your weight, 2) be physically active, 3) limit alcohol, 4) don't smoke, 5) limit hormone replacement therapy unless absolutely necessary, and 6) reduce stress.
--Mary Ann
Next week: Preventing Knee Pain
St. Joseph's Regional Catholic School, located in Beltsville, is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School for Academic Excellence and is generously supported by three parishes - St. Hugh of Grenoble, St. Joseph's, and St. Nicholas. Our regional parish priests celebrate Mass and make regular school visits to support students' faith formation.
Besides graduate degrees in Theology, the Pontifical John Paul II Institute offers wonderful courses as part of our Continuing Education Program. These courses are great opportunities to go deeper into one’s faith formation accompanied by Saint John Paul II’s teaching, and other great theologians and philosophers of our Catholic tradition.
In July we will offer two intensive courses, one on Catholic Sexual Ethics and one on Theology of the Body. People can attend the courses either online or in-person. The cost is $150, but we have scholarships available. More information can be found on our website and in this flier:
In July we will offer two intensive courses, one on Catholic Sexual Ethics and one on Theology of the Body. People can attend the courses either online or in-person. The cost is $150, but we have scholarships available. More information can be found on our website and in this flier:
Ignation Volunteer Corp (IVC) Presents:
Invisible Words Exhibit of Signs
Created by Homeless Now on Display in Washington, DC
Invisible Words, a public art exhibition featuring a curated collection of signs created by the homeless, is on display through June 30 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 901 G St., NW, Washington, DC. The display uses art to increase awareness, empathy, and compassion for people facing homelessness and dire poverty of resources. Invisible Words is brought to Washington, DC on behalf of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC). As a national service corps of men and women over 50, IVC works to empower and bring hope to people trapped by poverty and marginalization. Be sure to visit! Learn more at: IVC Presents: Invisible Words - Ignatian Volunteer Corps (ivcusa.org)
