HOLY COM FORTER -SAINT CYPRI AN ROM AN C ATHOLIC CHURCH M ARCH 1 , 2020

First Sunday of Lent

Our Mission Statement: Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, exists to evangelize and to uphold Christian values by promoting the teachings of the Church in Word, Sacrament and Witness.

Our Vision Statement: A welcoming, embracing and joyful faith family richly rooted in the community today, tomorrow and forever.

Sunday (3/1) 9:30am RCIA 9:30am Sunday School 8:00pm AA

Monday (3/2) 8:00pm YAM Bible Study

Tuesday (3/3) 6:30pm Youth Choir 7:00pm Adult Choir

Wednesday (3/4) 11:00am Friendly Seniors 6:30pm Dance Ministry 7:00pm Lenten Soup & Scripture

Friday (3/6) 6:00pm Lenten Holy Hour 7:00pm Stations of the Cross

Saturday (3/7) 10:00am Dance Ministry 10:00am Holy Name Society

THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH

Sunday, March 1 First Sunday of Lent

8:00am Eugene Dickerson † (birthday) 11:00am Gertrude Bemler † 7:00pm Charles H. Brawner † Monday, March 2 7:00am Marie L. Brawner † Tuesday, March 3

7:00am Charrisse Fairfax-Brown (birthday) Wednesday, March 4

7:00am For the intentions of Christopher Stafford Thursday, March 5

7:00am Darryl Rogers † Friday, March 6

7:00am George T. Holton, Jr. † (birthday) Saturday, March 7

8:00am For the People 4:30pm For the intentions of Kevin Scriber, II

FUNERAL: Helen Price (Monday, March 2nd

) and William Barnes (Friday, March 6

th)

Mass Attendance for February 23, 2020

4:30pm 53 8:00am 109 11:00am 230 7:00pm 128 Total: 520

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Music Schedule Processional Lead Me, Guide Me LMGM #538 Responsorial Psalm Be merciful , O Lord, for we have sinned. Offertory Lord, Help Me to Hold Out LMGM #568 Lord, Help Me to Hold Out John P. Kee Communion Give Me a Clean Heart LMGM #625 Recessional Somebody’s Knockin’ LMGM #283

8:00am Ruby Robertson, Cantor—George Stewart, Music Director 11:00am Church Choir—George Stewart, Music Director

DAILY BIBLE READINGS Monday: Lv19:1-2, 11-18 Matthew 25:31-46 Tuesday: Isaiah 55:10-11 Matthew 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jonah 3:1-10 Luke 11:29-32 Thursday: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Matthew 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28 Matthew 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19 Matthew 5:43-48

Stewardship Report: Feb. 1-28, 2020

Budgeted Tithes: Feb. 1-28 $63,076

Actual Tithes Received: Feb. 1-28 Budgeted Goal Percent: Feb. 1-28, 2020

$70,716 112%

Readings This Weekend: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 Readings Next Weekend: Genesis 12:1-4 2 Timothy 1:8-10 Matthew 17:1-9

Today’s gospel speaks of the fact that Jesus was tempted by the Devil. This very fact helps us to

appreciate something about our own temptation. For it sometimes happens that when we are being tempted we think we have already sinned merely by the fact that we are being tempted. But scripture says that Jesus was tempted in every way yet never sinned. Thus, temptation is not of itself a sin. Rather, it is simply a thought to do something that we know is wrong. We are then free to accept or reject this thought, and that is where sin enters in. The three temptations in the desert that Jesus experiences are typical of the main things that tempt us. The first temptation is for possessions, the creature comforts of this world, symbolized by the loaves of bread. The second temptation is the temptation to presumption, for the Devil tells Jesus to cast himself off the temple roof and that no matter what he does God will rescue him. The third temptation is power and popularity for the Devil tells Jesus that he will give him all power over all people if he would simply worship Satan. For us, most of our temptations can be summarized by temptations for possessions and pleasures, presumption that no matter what we do God will save us, and temptations of power and being popular.

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8th

so remember to set your clocks ahead one

hour before going to bed on March 7th.

ARCHDIOCESAN APPEAL: The theme is “Hearts Filled With Hope.” Thank you to all the parishioners who have responded and made a pledge to the annual appeal. If you have not yet done so and would still like to pledge, please fill in a pledge card located the rear of the church (or ask an usher) and either drop it into the collection basket, or give it to an usher, or drop it off at the rectory office. Pick up an Appeal brochure to see how your contribution is a response to the needs of others by supporting the many ministries and services that touch thousands of lives. This effort also includes supporting our Catholic schools. Please prayerfully consider a generous pledge to the Appeal. God bless you for your concern for those in need.

FIRST SUND AY OF LENT

PARISH LIFE Youth Ministry News Nicki Gebrehiwot, Director of Youth Ministry

202-546-1885 ext. 25 (voicemail) youthdirector@hcscchurch.org

HCSC Young Adult Ministry

Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church 1357 East Capitol Street, SE, WDC 20003

202-546-1885 www.hcscchurch.org Rev. Msgr. Charles Pope, Pastor

To learn more about our parish community or if you are interested in joining, contact us at: hcscstaff@hcscchurch.org or 202-546-1885.

Mass Schedule: Monday thru Friday at 7am (Chapel) Saturday 8am (Chapel), 4:30pm (Vigil); Sunday 8am, 11am, and 7pm

Office Hours: Mon, Tues, and Fri, 9am—8pm; Wed and Thurs, 9am—5pm; Sat, 9am—1pm; and, Sun, 9am—2pm. For information on sacraments and funerals call the rectory office.

Pastor’s Media Links: MSGRPOPE.com

HCSC App: myParishapp.com

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YOUTH SUNDAY NEXT WEEK: Every second Sunday we celebrate our parish youth at the 11am Mass. All our youth are invited to come sit together at Mass. Feel free to invite a friend! Parents are welcome to sit with their child.

What Are You Doing For Lent?

God created us for relationship with Him and one another. During Lent, you are invited to renew your

relationship with the Lord through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Starting Wed., March 4

th every parish in

the Archdiocese of Washington will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday evenings. Here at HCSC confessions will be heard from 6:30-7:15pm. Visit: theLightisON.org to find times for other Catholic parishes.

LENTEN HOLY HOUR and STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held throughout Lent every Friday in the church with Holy Hour at 6pm followed by Stations of the Cross at 7pm. On March 6

th the Stations will

be led by the Ushers Ministry and the Young Adult Ministry. Come walk with Jesus on his journey to Calvary.

LENTEN SOUP & SCRIPTURE w/MSGR. POPE is every Wednesday evening during Lent in the rectory basement from March 4

th—April 1

st. This year’s

theme, is “Lord, Help Me to Hold Out Until My Change Come.” We will explore biblical stories of deliverance and conversion. A light meal will be served at 6:30pm and instruction will start at 7:15pm.

ADDITIONAL LENTEN RESOURCES: Become familiar with the practices of our faith and the beauty of this time of reflection and devotion by visiting the following websites:

U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB)—www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/index.cfm The Catholic Apostolate Center (Washington, DC) https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org

The HCSC Youth Ministry Annual Retreat is Sat., March 14

th at Msgr. O’Dwyer

Retreat House in Sparks, MD. The theme is "I Will Speak Boldly the Gospel

of Jesus Christ." Youth in grades 1—12 are invited to participate. Registration forms with more information are available in the rear of the church and on our website (hcscchurch.org).

YOUTH GOOD FRIDAY PASSION PAGEANT: Calling all youth actors!!! Our Youth Ministry will host a presentation of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday (April 10

th ) at

7PM. Parents are also needed. If you ’d like to participate please contact the Youth Director.

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY meets Mondays at 8PM in the rectory. Join other young adults with Msgr. Pope in the discussion of scripture. We are studying the Book of Genesis. Come and meet other young adults!

HCSC CLERGY, CHOIR, and LECTORS featured on TV Mass. Msgr. Pope, Deacon Cyrus, HCSC Lectors and Choir are featured on the locally filmed TV Mass that will air on

March 8th

(Second Sunday of Lent) at 10:30AM on channel WDCW50. You can also view the Mass on the Basilica’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/marysshrine after it airs on March 8

th. Invite your homebound family and friends

to pray with us on March 8th. If you would like to participate

in the TV Mass congregation, call Jacquelyn Hayes at 202-526-8300 or email: jmh@bnsic.org.

OSP 190TH

ANNIVERSARY RAFFLE: The Oblate Sisters of Providence (OSP) is celebrating its 190

th Anniversary of serving the

people of God by hosting a fundraising raffle to support their continued efforts. Raffle tickets

are $100 each for ONE Grand Prize of $10,000 (drawing is June 27

th). Consider purchasing a ticket with others.

Contact Kim Peaks (kpeaks@hcscchurch.org or 202-546-1885) to purchase a ticket. Limited tickets are being sold!