July 17, 2022 -The Power of the Good Samaritan Parable!
Many of you were touched by the POWERFUL PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN last week. We hear this Gospel only once every three years in the YEAR OF LUKE (YEAR C, Luke 10:25-37). It is one of Jesus' most famous parables. It is Jesus' answer to the Jewish scholar's question: "WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?" (see my column of last week). It teaches us how to live a Christian Life and to be saved! It is all about CHRISTIAN LOVE! GOD IS LOVE! LOVE IS GOD!
Our secular world uses the expression...
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings
Reading 1: Genesis 18:1-10
Responsorial Psalm: 15:2-5
Reading 2: Colossians 1:24-28
Gospel:Luke 10:38-42
Mass protocol
Masks are recommended, but optional
Wash hands frequently and use sanitizer when coming to Church
Stay home if you feel ill or vulnerable to Covid transmission
We continue to adjust our conservative protocol for OLHOC consistent with ADW and government guidance for fighting the Covid pandemic.
It's not too late! Pray with us 33 Days
to give your life totally to Christ through Mary!
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The program encourages the children to learn Catholic doctrines, prayers, scripture stories, traditions, and practices in order to become disciples of Jesus Christ. The program strives to connect the teachings of Christ and the Church with the students’ life experience in living out the Christian life.
Clases de Catesismo
La inscripción para las clases de catecismo para el año 2022-2023 esta abierto, visite www.olhoc.org/re para mas detalles.
RCIA & CATHOLICISM FOR ADULTS
Interested in joining & learning about the Catholic Church for the first time?
Want to complete a Sacrament (Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation)?
Want to learn and understand your Catholic Faith better?
The rite of Christian initiation is designed for adults who seek to know about God and desire to enter the Christian faith. Please see Deacon Rich after Mass, or call the office.
The Month of July is dedicated to the
Precious Blood of Jesus!
Prayer Chain
Please prayerfully consider being part of the OLHOC Prayer Chain ministry.
Members pray for each other, parishioners, intentions, for the living and the deceased. Pray at your own convenience and use the prayer/prayers you wish.
For more info or to sign-up please e-mail Jeannie at office@olhoc.org or, e-mail Terrie, tdelila@hotmail.com
Parish Registration
If you are moving into our parish, welcome, we are so glad you are here!
Forms to register and more information are on our website: https://olhoc.com/parish-registration
If you are moving out of the parish, we have enjoyed you worshiping with us and hope you will come back and visit.
Please notify the office if you are moving out of the parish (301)645-7112
Young Adults in the Area
"WINGS young adults, based at St. Michael's in Baden, would like to invite all those ages 21-33 to join them on Thursday evenings at 7 PM for a Eucharistic rosary procession. Come honor Jesus in the Eucharist and our Blessed Mother, together with other young adults in this moving weekly event.
For more information on WINGS young adults, visit stmwings.wixsite.com/1234.
St Michael's Homeschool Co-op in Baden
Calling all current and prospective homeschool families! Join us for a potluck at St. Michael’s Catholic Church (17510 Horsehead Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613). Lunch will follow the 11:30 AM mass on Sunday, July 31 and is sponsored by the Saint Michael’s Homeschool Co-op. Enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, get to know other area families, and take the opportunity to pick the brain of a veteran homeschool mom or dad. Rsvp (preferred but not required) to Rosa- rosabpatterson@gmail.com or 2406829916
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Anointing of the Sick, Questions for the Clergy
Clergy is available for calls to the sick—with all precautions observed. Urgent confessions can be said with a home visit. If you have a question for clergy, you can leave a message by phone (301-645-7112) or email (office@olhoc.org) for Fr. Alain or Fr. Jan
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church
100 Village St
Waldorf, Maryland 20602
301-645-7112