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St. Raphael Catholic Church

1513 Dunster Road ♦ Rockville, Maryland 20854

Rev. Michael Salah, Pastor, ext. 112 Rev. William Wadsworth, Parochial Vicar, ext. 150 Rev. Thomas Morrow, Retired, ext. 128 Deacon Jose Carbonell, ext. 187 Deacon Jorge Gatica, ext. 164 Deacon Frank Salatto, ext. 149 Mary J. Beaudoin, Dir. Of Religious Education, ext. 124 Gerri Stoner, St. Raphael School Secretary, ext. 122 Teri Dwyer, Principal, Baptism Coordinator, ext. 121 Eileen Kutchak, Dir. of Parish Programming, ext. 110 Luisa Duarte, Spanish Coordinator, 240-864-2565 Pietro Lojacono, Assistant for Religious Education, ext. 123 Annalee McHugh, Youth Minister, 240-864-2519 Vince Natali, Dir. Of Music Ministries, 240-864-2532 Linda Poindexter, RCIA Coordinator, 240-864-2542 Elaine Salatto, Publications, Welcoming, 240-864-2513 New Parishioners: A warm welcome to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Blue registration cards are available on the wall rack in the main entrance of the church or you may register online at www.straphaels.org. The Parish Wide Ministry Resource List can be found on our website on the Welcome tab or under Ministries, Social Responsibility, and Documents. For Life Affirming Resources: https://adw.org/about-us/resources/pregnant-need-help/ Healing after abortion? Project Rachel 301-853-4565

Please mail correspondence to the Parish Office 1592 Kimblewick Road, Rockville, MD 20854

Parish Phone 301-762-2143 Parish Fax 301-762-0719 Website www.straphaels.org

Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30AM, 1:00PM (español), 6:00PM (youth) Weekday Masses: Monday thru Friday: 6:30 and 9:00AM Saturday: 9:00 AM Penance: Tuesday: 7:00 - 7:30 PM and Saturday: 3:45 - 4:30 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday: 6:45 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM Benediction: Tuesday, following novena 7:45 PM Thursday, 7:15PM Miraculous Medal Novena: Tuesday, 7:30PM Divine Mercy Chaplet: Tuesday, following Novena Thursday, 7:00PM

Sacrament of Baptism: Parish Registration and a Baptism class is required. Please contact Teri Dwyer to register and plan to attend the class while awaiting the birth or adoption of your child.

Sacrament of Matrimony: In accord with the regulations of the Archdiocese of Washington, couples must contact a priest and begin preparation at least six months prior to the wedding. Parish registration and active participation for the minimum of three months is required before preparation may begin. Living together before marriage is sinful and harmful to the future marriage. Couples who are living together will be asked to live separately during the preparation time.

What does it mean to be an active Catholic? Frequently, those seeking to celebrate Marriage, have children baptized, or serve as sponsors for Confirmation or Baptism request a letter stating they are parishioners and active, practicing Catholics. To receive such a letter, one must be registered in the parish, attend Mass regularly, and be committed to a stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. We encourage all parishioners to become active in one of the parish organizations. In a community as large as St. Raphael, one means of verifying participation is through the regular use of parish offertory envelopes. If you choose not to participate in the support of the parish, or are unable to contribute at this time, please at least note your prayerful support on your envelope and place it in the weekly offertory. We will then be aware of your continued participation, and you will not be noted as "inactive" on our parish roster.

January 17, 2021

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Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week

Monday, January 18

6:30AM 9:00AM

Teri Gerber (d) Franco Di Bari

Tuesday, January 19

6:30AM 9:00AM

Bridget Yallaly Dick Bianchi (d)

Wednesday, January 20

6:30AM 9:00AM

Phillip Avella (d) Richard Hacker (d)

Thursday, January 21

6:30AM 9:00AM

Carlos Miguel Linares (d) Bryan Geyer

Friday, January 22

6:30AM 9:00AM

Eileen McGuire (d) Bryan Geyer

Saturday, January 23

9:00AM 5:00PM

Sara Cevallos (d) Barbara Wist Haile (d)

Sunday, January 24

7:00AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM 1:00PM 6:00PM

William J. Smith (d) Edward O’Hara (d) Joan Rogers (d) Marlene Baker Gillespie (d) Members of the Parish Judy Ann Donnelly (d)

Bulletin notices are due in writing ON FRIDAY, THE WEEK BEFORE THE published date. Notices may be emailed to: esalat2@outlook AND esalatto@straphaels. org . Please note that graphic PDF’s and graphic page inserts are to be sized 1/4 page and 1/8 page and will be placed as space permits.

Listen or watch the 11:30AM Sunday Mass on campus and receive Communion outside. During the 11:30AM Sunday live-streamed Mass, you may remain in your car in the parking lot and watch the 11:30 livestream on your phone; and at Communion the Eucharistic Ministers will distribute Holy Eucharist outside the front center doors of the church.

The Church will be open for adoration every Thursday, after the 9AM Mass. Please remember we cannot leave Jesus alone during the day, so please sign up for one or more time slots using the SignUp Genius link here. https://bit.ly/STRadoration Please enter the Church using the side doors by the St. Joseph side of the sanctuary. COVID-19 regulations remain in place, please bring a mask and follow the physical distancing rules in the Church.

2021 MASS INTENTIONS If you would like to request a 2021 Mass, first available or specific 2021 date, please call Eileen Kutchak at 240-864-2510 and leave a message or email [email protected] with your request. You may mail the stipend, to Eileen’s attention, drop it in the collection basket, or through the mail slot of the parish office front door.

The priest schedule is subject to change.

Live-streamed Masses on our YouTube Channel:

Daily, 6:30AM and Saturday, 9:00AM, Sunday,11:30AM, 1:00PM

Volunteers will be needed to stay after masses to sanitize the pews. COVID-19 regulations remain in place, please wear a mask and follow the physical distancing rules in the Church. The church capacity is 200 effective November 10.

There is a Sunday TV Mass from the National Shrine which airs every Sunday at 10:30 AM on WDCW-50: No cable; Dish or Direct TV subscribers: Ch. 50; Comcast: Ch. 23 in Washington, DC and Montgomery County; RCN: Ch. 15; Verizon: Ch. 3 Or Archdiocese website https://adw.org/live-streamed-masses-and-prayers/

The archdiocesan website in response to the coronavirus is updated regularly with information, in English and Spanish, for you and the Faithful available at adw.org/coronavirus, which includes a link to find a listing of live stream Masses and

prayers available at adw.org/live-streamed-masses-and-prayers/. The Catholic

Standard and the Spanish-language El Pregonero newspapers are currently available on

-line at cathstan.org and elpreg.org.

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com

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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Readings for the Week of January 17, 2021 Sunday Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 Monday Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr; Saint Sebastian, Martyr Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Heb 7:25—8:6; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8 and 10, 11-12, 13-14; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr; Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

Scammers are targeting Fr. Mike once again! We have received calls that SCAMMERS are using Father Mike’s photo in these fraudulent emails that are still being received by our parishioners. Be vigilant and do not respond to these scams! Please know that Father Mike will never ask you for a favor, money, and/or cards via email or texts.

Father Mike recommends The Wild Goose for you:

Do check out the Wild Goose series on Formed. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can do that today. It’s free to the Parish. Go to FORMED.org/signup, enter our parish zip code or name to select our parish, enter your name and email. You will find many programs for you to enjoy. The Wild Goose series is truly a work of the Holy Spirit from 4PM Media and The Ministry of The Wild Goose. “Wild Goose” was a term that the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. It is a 14-part series featuring Fr. Dave Pivonka and various interviews. Shot in various locations from Niagara Falls to the California desert, The Wild Goose invites viewers to an encounter, or a renewed encounter, with the Holy Spirit. Go to: https://watch.formed.org/the-wild-goose-with-fr-dave-pivonka

This new year is filled with hope and promise – opportunities abound to grow our vital ministries, explore new ways to share the good news of Christ’s love, and reflect His care and mercy to those in need throughout the community. To continue to make a difference in 2021, St. Raphael Catholic Church is reaching out to our parishioners. Begin the new year with eGiving to help sustain and build ministries throughout 2021 that reflect the promise of God’s love. The need is great in our community, and your generous online gifts will help people all around us. We prayerfully request that you consider signing up for eGiving. You can set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift. Sign up today by visiting faith.direct/MD34. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family. God Bless You, Father Mike Salah


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St. Raphael Honor RollPlease pray for those serving in our armed forces and for those families who have suffered loss.

Daniel Bertrand Del Bianco, USN (d) and familyLT Victor H. Esch, III, USACPT Paul D GalvinE-3/HN Colleen GardellaRobert Garret, US Army MP Taylor Hardy, AE USNEns. Andrew Hayes, USNCaptain Julia Timm Intili, USAFJake Klosowski, USNALT COL Todd Lennon, USAFCaptain Frank Lowery, USN Commander Mike McNally, USNCharles McTavish, USA COL Ivan Monclova LT Zachary Poindexter, USN 1LT Will Quackenbush,USALT Paul Schauppner, USNLT James Sheets (USN)2nd LT Andrew Valentine USMALT Kenneth Yale, USAF

Changes: e-mail [email protected]

VOLUNTEER WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIESCatholic Charities is recruiting 50 volunteers to take on a weekly, year-long commitment to service.General Volunteer Roles: Are you friendly, dependable, culturally sensitive and able to encourage a person going through a big change – for example, returning to the community after incarceration or learning to speak English or finding a job? Become a virtual mentor or instructor.Pro Bono Volunteer Roles: Are you a doctor, nurse, lawyer or financial professional? Contribute your expertise pro bono to our most marginalized neighbors.All roles require an application, dialogue with program staff about expectations, and at least a 75-hour commitment including orientation and training. Except for medical professionals, volunteering is done remotely via video chat, phone calls, email, and regular mail.

Have questions? Send us an email to [email protected]

Our Lady of Bethesda ProgramsJanuary 28-31 (In-Person Only)February 11-14, 2021(Virtual Only)The Three to Get Married Marriage Preparation Program is a Catholic Pre-Cana program for seriously dating and engaged couples. This marriage preparation course is an intensive preparation experience true to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Convenient one-weekend schedule. FOCCUS administration is included. $315 per couple. Space will be limited and these weekends fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today! Find more information on the website https://ourlad ofbethesda.org/programs/marriage/virtual-marriage-prep. Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center, Bethesda, MD.

Catholic Charities Legal Network counsels and provides legal representation to low- income and poor residents throughout the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. and relies heavily on volunteer lawyers to fulfill its mission. If you are a lawyer in active status who wants to make a real difference in the lives of families and individuals struggling in our community, please reach out to Dan Collopy at (301) 615-0949 or [email protected] to discuss how you can help. The Legal Network handles most civil practice areas and criminal expungements.


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National March for Life Information - January 29, 2021The 48

thAnnual March for Life, from the D.C. Mall to the Supreme Court, will take place on Friday,

January 29, 2021. Rally speakers will include Tim Tebow, and many religious leaders such as Archbishop Joseph F. Nauman from Kansas City, KS.

Because of the pandemic, we will not be providing bus transportation this year. Alternative transportation options for parishioners wishing to attend the March are:

Metro. The parish Youth group will be using Metro. Contact Annalee McHugh (240-864-2519) if you wish to go with this group.

Drive your own car and/or carpool. Parking could be difficult on that day and garage may be far from DC Mall. Parking Panda (https://www.parkingpanda.com/dc-parking) could help with garage reservations. If you are willing to drive or carpool contact Richard Meyer (rsmhome@ verizon.net).

In order to attend the Rally and march together, we plan to meet downtown at predetermined location.

Novena for LifeWe plan on doing the USCCB Novena for Life in the Church after Mass from January 21-29 and Adoration in the Church on January 29

thfor those who wish to support the March but are unable to

attend in person. Email Richard Meyer at [email protected] for more information.


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Our Family Prayer for Justice and Human Dignity Loving and faithful God, we come to you, Father, to ask that through your Son, Jesus, and in communion with the Holy Spirit, you help us in the battle against America’s “original sin” of rac-ism that divides us from being the Body of Christ that we are called to be as your children. We implore you to give us your wisdom, so that we may build a community founded on the Gospel message of the life and dig-nity of all people from the womb to the tomb, and to live in com-munion like the divine communion of the Holy Trinity. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith, to love one another regardless of skin color, ethnicity and national origin, just as Jesus loves us. Bless and protect all of us as we live out our faith in being “instruments of your peace” as St. Francis said. Fill us with a thirst for justice and righteousness. Hear our prayer and give us the courage, compassion, and per-severance to root out any form of injustice within our communi-ties and to bring the healing love of Christ to all in need. Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of our Church, hasten to help us and intercede on our behalf, so that our Archdiocese can contin-ue to witness to the Gospel message of life and dignity of all people. Amen.

New Winter Bible Study Bishop Robert Barron explores the EUCHARIST, the gift of Christ's Divine Life that we can receive at every Mass. Using videos, study guides, and group discussion, we will take a deep look at this Holy Sacrament, the central mystery of our faith. The 6-week study from January 12 - February 16 will meet on Tuesday mornings via Zoom from 10:30AM-12:15PM. Please contact Dorothy Welsh [email protected] (301-526-5779) for questions and register. Study Guides can be ordered from www.wordonfire.org.

Do you want to be a Catholic? Or, at least, learn more about the Roman Catholic Church? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the place for you! In meetings, virtual or physical, by phone and email discussions – you can make new friends who will help guide you and answer your questions and other new friends who are inquirers like you.

If you want to know more, call Linda Poindexter, 240-864-2542 and leave a message. I promise you will get a return call! Or email [email protected]

In the past, RCIA has typically offered weekly meetings with other seekers (those who have never been part of a Church, those that have been in other Christian communities and are seeking more, those who are curious!), and with members of a Team who find great pleasure and satisfaction in being friends and guides for Seekers.

This year may be quite different – in the “meetings” – some of which may be Virtual, some individual by phone, perhaps some together but in a large enough space to be “socially distant”. The Holy Spirit will help us adapt!

In this most difficult, puzzling and even frightening time, the Church remains to nourish spiritually its members, to

encourage and help our world and always to welcome with open arms those who have felt the call to become Catholic

Christians and to know the love of God in Jesus Christ in their lives.


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Confirmation Year 2 Student/Parent Meeting – January 28

There will be an online meeting for all young people preparing for Confirmation in May 2021, along with a parent, on Thursday, January 28, at 7:00 PM. At this meeting we will discuss details on Confirmation retreats, Confirmation interviews, and Confirmation Masses. The PowerPoint presentation with notes will be available to all those unable to attend. Parents are asked to watch their email for the link to join the meeting.

Catholic School – First Communion or

Confirmation We look forward to welcoming Catholic school children to sacrament preparation. If your child attends a Catholic school (other than St. Raphael) and is currently in grade 1 or 2, please register for First Penance and First Communion preparation at this link: First Eucharist - Catholic School Thank you!

If your child attends a Catholic school (other than St. Raphael) and is currently in grade 7 or 8 (or high schoolers who have not received Confirmation), please register for Confirmation preparation at this link: Confirmation - Catholic School Thank you!

Please note that you must register each year of sacrament preparation.

St. Raphael Religious Education (SRRE)

Family Catechesis Parents can still register children and teens for faith formation and sacrament preparation. Because of COVID 19, SRRE is offering family catechesis for 2020-2021 year; registration is ongoing. Parents can register children at one of these links:

SRRE Registration Formulario de Registro de Educación Religiosa de San Rafael

SRRE provides parents with the materials and support they will need to teach their children at home. Each family receives a family catechesis packet, which includes grade-level textbook, lesson plans, calendar, an age-appropriate Bible, and details on how to access online resources. Throughout the year, SRRE will provide online sessions for parents, family prayer celebrations, and group meetings for students in Grades 6-12. Our hope is that this can be an opportunity for parents to grow in knowledge and confidence in sharing their faith with their children. For more information, please contact Mary Beaudoin, Director of Religious Education.

St. Raphael Religious Education (SRRE) Weekly Schedule

Jan. 17 - grades K-8 Finding God, Unit 3 Introduction + Session 11; high school: read Chapter 30 and respond to three reflection questions Jan. 24 - grades K-8 Finding God, Session 12; high school: read Chapter 39 (The Lord’s Prayer) and respond to three reflection questions

*Students need to complete Interactive Session Review for each numbered session. Find these review quizzes at Finding God 2021 Family Resources page. Finding God webpage for families Select grade, scroll down to find interactive session reviews, select Session, complete review questions, click CONTINUE, complete self-assessment, click CONTINUE; and in the last frame enter child’s name and this email: [email protected] Then click SEND. [Encontrando a Dios] *High schoolers answer three (3) reflection questions at the end of each chapter; email responses to [email protected]

Made in God’s Image: Pray and Work to End the Sin of Racism

Over the coming weeks we will continue to share sections of ‘Made in God’s Image.” Please join Cardinal Gregory and the faithful throughout the archdiocese in praying and working to proclaim Christ’s love for all people and to work for justice for all. Life Giving Dialogue Approaching, speaking, listening, looking at,

coming to know and understand one another, and to find common ground; all these are summed up in one word “dialogue” If we want to encounter and help one another we have to dialogue.” Fratelli Tutti #198 Listening to learn allows us to discern together the paths that should be taken, act in synergy with everyone's gifts; and protect against the isolation of opposing sides or of individuals. (Adapted from the Directory for Catechesis, 289). Active and fruitful dialogue are necessary for fostering conversion of heart and mind that will lead to respect for the dignity of every human person. Best Practices for dialogue that leads to conversion and action:

If possible, find an undisturbed space and set aside distractions.

Offer a prayer to the Holy Spirit to give light and truth to the

dialogue

Look the person in the eye

Listen to understand what the other person is saying - try to

suspend pre-conceived notions

Communicate empathetic responses non-verbally

Be aware of words that trigger your emotions and do not let

them distract you from the point being made. Common trigger

words are: racism, prejudice, privilege

Listen especially carefully when the other person is saying

something that triggers your emotions or something with

which you don’t agree - listen to understand not to respond

Be patient. Story telling (history telling) takes different forms in

every culture. It may take some people longer than others to

share their story and/or experience

Don’t interrupt - but if you are not sure you understood correctly,

wait for a pause to ask clarifying questions

Echo back what you understood the other person say

Only after attentive listening, engage in the reciprocal dynamic

of responding

End the dialogue with a moment of gratitude - thanking the other

person for sharing their story and/or experience

Following the conversation, take to prayer the words or images

that stood out for you – as you pray the Our Family Prayer for

Justice and Human Dignity

See Prayer on page 8


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