August 7, 2022 - Seek What Is Above!
"SEEK WHAT IS ABOVE, WHERE CHRIST IS SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD. THINK OF WHAT IS ABOVE, NOT OF WHAT IS ON EARTH" says St Paul in his letter to the Colossians (beginning of Chapter 3). This is a powerful message given 2,000 years ago. How does it apply to our current world in 2022?
When I was a child, my brother and I loved to spend time watching the thousands of stars in the sky. We were also looking for the sudden apparition of "etoiles filantes " or "shooting stars" in English. On a special night, we even saw...
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday - Saturday
8 am - 9 am Adoration
we will also offer the Morning Prayer
Sunday Readings
Reading 1: Wisdom 18:6-9
Responsorial Psalm: 33:1, 12, 18-22
Reading 2: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19
Gospel:Luke 12:35-40
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.
Starts this Monday, August 8th!
It's not too late to volunteer or register!
To Join Virtually via Zoom, click below:
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Meeting ID: 941 6560 3422
Passcode: 968853
https://zoom.us/j/94165603422?pwd=dlg2TjV0QldwOXhKRFJrQi9kQWc5QT09
Meeting ID: 941 6560 3422
Passcode: 968853
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.
It's not too late! Pray with us 33 Days
to give your life totally to Christ through Mary!
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.
In honor of Our Lady of Fatima's
Fourth apparition in August 1917
The World Apostolate of Fatima,
Archdiocese of Washington Division "The Blue Army"
Invites you to Rosary, Mass, Confession, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Blessing with St. Rafael Healing oil
Saturday, August 13 at 1:00pm
in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel,
Basilica of the National Shrine, Michigan Ave, DC
For more information call 301-595-1770
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 August is dedicated to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary!
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
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
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Flocknotes is an online tool we use to communicate with our parishioners. You can read Father Alain’s weekly column, find out Mass times, or any current events happening in our parish. The information is always up-to-date.
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Conoces alguien que no recibe los auncios de la parroquia?
Para manternese informado de los horarios de Misa y otros eventos, los invitamos a registrarse a un sistema gratuito de mensajes de texto
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