July 31, 2022 - Praying for You In Lourdes
Today Jesus teaches us HOW TO PRAY: " FATHER, Hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. GIVE US EACH DAY OUR DAILY BREAD AND FORGIVE US OUR SINS for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the test." (Luke 11:1-13). This is a continuation of last week's Gospel when Jesus visited Mary and Martha. Jesus had left Bethany and had gone PRAYING, and when he had finished one of his disciples asked him: " LORD! TEACH US HOW TO PRAY". We are so familiar with the "OUR FATHER PRAYER" that at times we pray it without thinking about the meaning of the beautiful words that Jesus has given us.
Luke gives us words somewhat different from...
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday - Saturday
8 am - 9 am Adoration
we will also offer the Morning Prayer
Sunday Readings
Reading 1: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23
Responsorial Psalm: 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17
Reading 2: Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11
Gospel:Luke 12:13-21
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.
If it rains, then we will meet at OLHOC in the Fr. Martin Hall
for games & movie night! Food will be provided!
Last weekend to donate school supplies!
It's not too late to volunteer or register!
It's not too late! Pray with us 33 Days
to give your life totally to Christ through Mary!
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Meeting ID: 941 6560 3422
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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
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.
Building Committee News
Now that landscaping around front of our Church and the school fence in rear are complete, we welcome your thoughts over the next 4 weeks on an exterior program. We will draft a new overall plan and then create sub-projects, looking for volunteers to implement.
Dick Potter
Facility Manager & Finance Council Chair
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