Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday – May 31, 2020 The Birthday of the Church

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church

Web Site: www.olphsedc.com Email: info@olphdc.com

PARISH STAFF Very Rev. Michael L. Thompson, SSJ, Pastor Deacons: Ira Chase, Thomas Jones, and Timothy Tilghman

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Bernice Waller

Director of Religious Education: Ms. Cynthia Battle Pastoral Council Chair: Ms. Aletcia Whren

Phone: 202-678-4999 Email: cdbattle@yahoo.com Phone 202-246-1960 Email: aletciawhren@gmail.com

Finance Council Chair: Mrs. Bonita Boulware Ministers of Music: Mr. Rawn Harbor, Director Phone 301-758-3768 Email: bhboul@aol.com Mr. Dehrric Richburg, Mr. George Stewart, Ms. Debra Tidwell, Ms. Melanie Cobb

Newcomers & Visitors: Welcome to “The Church on the Hill”! Thank you for worshipping with us today. May you be blessed with hope, joy, love and peace while here!

Should you want to join our parish family please contact a Minister of Hospitality, Priest, or call the Rectory. Again, Welcome!

Josephite Fathers and Brothers

1600 Morris Road, SE Washington, DC 20020 Phone: 202-678-4999 Fax 202-610-3189

Emergency Telephone Number: 409-963-5633

The Catholic Church celebrates its’ birthday on Pentecost Sunday. Fifty days after the crucifixion, the Holy Spirit

descended on the Apostles. They were transfigured from frightened, confused disciples of Jesus to men of courage and conviction. Their confusion was removed by the Holy Spirit, or as Jesus called him…The Advocate.

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Mass Intentions are available for the faithful departed and the needs of the living. In addition, every weekend one Mass is offered for the parishioners of our parish. Call the office to request a Mass intention. An offering of $10 is suggested.

Memorials are noted by: † Indicates Deceased

BD means Birthday AD means Anniversary of Death

Sunday (31st) 10:00 am For the People of OLPH Monday (1st)

8:00 am †Ann Bailey, by Kathy Yeldell

Tuesday (2nd)

8:00 am †AD Joseph Aloysious Quander

By the Quander Family Wednesday (3rd)

8:00 am †Francis Mosgrove, by Myra Thompson

Thursday (4th) 8:00 am Charles and Ethel Thompson By Myra Thompson Friday (5th) 8:00 am 16th Anniversary of Ordination for Very Rev. Michael L. Thompson, SSJ By Myra Thompson Sunday (7th) 10:00 am For the People of OLPH

Solemnity of the Most Holy Family

June 7, 2020 1st Reading: Exodus 34:4b-6,8-9

Responsorial Psalm Daniel 3:52-56 2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Gospel Reading John 3:16-18

OLPH History, Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Core Values

Matthew 28:18-20: The Commissioning of the Disciples

Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go,

therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of

the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always,

until the end of the age.”

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish has a rich, black cultural history. From its formation in 1920, the Black

Catholics of Anacostia contributed to its development and growth through their sacrifices of time, talent, skills and funds to provide a parish plant of their own. Thus, the

uniqueness of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish places it in a leadership position to interact with other Black and non-

black parishes in utilizing the gifts of Black spirituality through music, dance, education, and special action.

MISSION STATEMENT: We, the people, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, therefore, acknowledge that our Pastoral Mission is to proclaim Christ and teach the “Good News”, to worship and bear witness in the community, to love and serve as Jesus commanded, and to preserve and share our rich Black heritage.

VISION STATEMENT: “A Roman Catholic church that is actively visible in the Community, shares its spirituality through fellowship, and is committed to serving God.”

CORE VALUES BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS: We will always speak the truth, respect the opinions and roles of all parishioners, and value each person, always maintaining Christian charity in all of our actions.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH: We will seek to increase the understanding of our Catholic faith and expand our spiritual growth by participating in and supporting charitable and spiritual activities, in addition to attending Mass.

STEWARDSHIP: We will become involved in church activities and commit our time, talent and treasures.

INCLUSION: We will be open and inviting by extending ourselves to all by sharing in our parish life; thereby, reaffirming our vision of being actively visible in the community.

LEGACY: We will preserve our rich Black cultural history by respecting the past, continuing in service and faith in the present, and committing to the future of OLPH.

Quote for the Week

"The only safeguard against evil thoughts is to fill the mind with the

word of God."

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The Week Ahead CH: Church CHG: Church Grounds REC: Rectory 1P/3P: First/Third Portable Building PR: Panorama Room PRF(S)(G): Panorama Room Field (Stage) (Grounds) WSG: Washington School for Girls

Sunday, May 31st:

10:00 am Mass

“The Advocate, The Holy Spirit will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said…”

Monday, June 1st:

Did you know that a new Marian Feast Day has

been added to the calendar? The Memorial of

the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

will be celebrated on the Monday following

Pentecost each year. Devotion to Mary under

this title is nothing new, but it's being shared

more formally in the recent decades. Pope Paul

VI declared Mary the Mother of the Church

during Vatican II, Pope John Paul II wrote about

her under that title in one of his encyclicals, and

Pope Francis has now added this feast day to the

church calendar.

Wednesday, June 3rd: Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs

LOC Pantry has truck delivery Thursday, June 4th:

10:30 am LOC Food Pantry – 3P Sunday, June 7th: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

10:00 am Mass

Masses Will Be Live-Streamed

On the OLPH Website or go to

https://facebook.com/OurLady.ofPerpetualHelp.DC

Sunday 10:00 am

Monday-Friday 8:00 am A Prayer That Can Be Offered At Communion:

“My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there, and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.”

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COVID-19 has made remote learning the norm these days. As we adapt together to this new normal, we want to use every resource at our disposal to help keep our families connected to God and one another. Please complete this survey even if you do not have children. Your responses will help us determine the best resources to help support you and your child's faith formation. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR3HrgcQt1oHcz8i0BxLiCTq8vhsKrz8adYMTHjs5p8s8MIg/viewform?embedded=true

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Common signs of infection include respiratory

symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. The virus spreads through the air

from coughing and sneezing and also from close personal contact like touching or shaking hands.

You are encouraged to wash your hands often with soap and water at least for 20 seconds. When using

hand sanitizer, please be sure it has at least 60% alcohol. Also, it is very important that we adhere to the request of staying 6 feet apart.

Items Available Candles ($3.00) and Religious Pamphlets

($1.00) are available in the Rectory Monday through Thursday

8:30 am-3:00 pm. Parish Office is closed on Fridays.

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Tuesday Night when we resume.

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Collections last week: $7,474.00

Many thanks to all OLPH parishioners for sending in your tithes and offerings. You may continue to remit your offerings via direct mail, pay on-line or dropped off at the office. Your continued support of our parish is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Pentecost is sometimes called the birthday

of the Church. The Gospel for Pentecost reminds us that the Church begins with

the command to forgive. Within the family, the domestic Church, we learn how to forgive and how to accept forgiveness. The gift of the Holy Spirit enables us to do

both. Today is a fitting time to share a family celebration of reconciliation. As

you gather together as a family, sit quietly for a few minutes, inviting everyone to

reflect upon their need to forgive and to receive forgiveness. If there is a situation or an issue within the family that needs

attention, spend some time reflecting on how your family might address it. Read together today’s Gospel, John 20:19-23.

Talk together about how Jesus gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to help us in the

work of forgiveness and to bring us peace. Pray together today’s Psalm or the Prayer

to the Holy Spirit, asking that the Holy Spirit help your family. Share with one

another a Sign of Peace.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your

love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the

earth. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful,

grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations,

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Holy Spirit

In art the Holy Spirit is often depicted as a dove. This is probably because in the New Testament we first meet the Holy Spirit at the baptism of Jesus. Some of the passages that depict the Holy Spirit as a dove include the following: . . . and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [and] coming upon him. (Matthew 3:16) . . . and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. (Mark 1:10) . . . and the holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. (Luke 3:22)

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Father Fred Kaddu, SSJ

who was ordained on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

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June 1st 5th Rev. Bura A. Koroba, SSJ 5th Rev. George-Bede Ajuruchi, SSJ June 5th 16th Very Rev. Michael L Thompson, SSJ (Priest, Pastor, Servant and Shepherd)

31st Dawnielle Battle Kayla Tucker 4th Edward Stoner 6th Fr. Oswald P. Pierre-Jules, Jr., SSJ 8th Michelle Dorsey 11th Daryl Armani Tucker 12th Bonita Boulware 14th D’Monni Bowlding 16th Marie Hamilton-Lucas 18th Leatha O’Connor

PARISHIONER TIDBITS

What is intercessory prayer? Intercessory prayer is

where we make requests to God on behalf of other people.

Who should we pray for? The bible exhorts us to

intercede for all types of groups and people: church leaders, those in authority (managers, politicians, and anyone in a position of power in society); those who are ill; family and friends; enemies and those who mistreat or persecute us; all people should be prayed for.

ENTERING THE HOSPITAL? Parishioners planning to enter the hospital are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to admission. Because of privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify parishes of a parishioner’s stay. Please notify the Rectory of the name of person, hospital and room number, also when the person returns home.

Parishioners who are sick or homebound and unable to attend Mass on Sunday may request to receive the Eucharist. Even if you are ill for a short period of time you are most welcome to receive a home visit. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.

HOMEBOUND, **HOSPITALS and/or *NURSING/REHAB

*Nettie Biscoe, *Sonnie Boulware, John Brown, Lorraine Brown, Shelia Conway, Roberta Dade-Young, Agnes Dua, *Thomas “Phil” Ford, *Cordella Gough, Elease Gravett, *Michael Holley, Ruth Holt, Hilda Kearney, *Geraldine Lee, Fred Lewis, Antoinette Reese, and Kobe Williams.

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It is known that no one has been left untouched by the COVID-19 crisis. Everyone’s life has been disrupted. Everyone’s life has changed. All of us have had to deal with unexpected cancellations, sudden shutdowns, and painful closures. Some of these have been a minor inconvenience. Others have been difficult to accept. And still others have been devastating. The one word that embodies all of these experiences is loss. We have all lost something during this pandemic. And with the loss there comes confusion, sadness, anger, and grief. So let us offer prayer for everyone: Pray for those people who are hurting and going through some unimaginable circumstances. Pray for those who want their lives to be better and all to be free from things that may be holding them back. Even though you may not know them, God knows their situation!

Dennis & Audra Frazier 53rd on June 3rd

Michael & Alfreda Hester 36th on June 9th Deacon Tommy and Kathy Jones 36th on June 16th

Jeffrey and Shirel Marshall 36th on June 16th Marlen and Latia Smith 13th on June 16th

Donald and Deirdre Hawkins 21st on June 19th Kenneth & Lajoncy Willis 33rd on June 20th

Joseph and Sandra Proctor 42nd on June 21st Jerome & Sheryl Garrett 29th on June 22nd

Eugene and Theo Proctor 35th on June 22nd

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Our Special Prayer List became so long and some names had been listed close to a year with no updates. If there is someone who truly needs prayer because of illness, you may resubmit their name to Doris Savoy by calling 202-610-3751 or email dsavoy0642@aol.com. Father God, we lift up all those who are facing illness today. We ask that You would bring healing, comfort and peace to their bodies. Calm their fears and let them experience the healing power of Your love. Amen.

Margo Cooke Doreatha (Doty) Jones-Wallace Louis Lloyd Bernadette Waters Carolyn Wheeler Earline Wilkinson

Protect Your Health: Your Family Depends On It June is National Men’s Health Month and it is the perfect opportunity for healthcare providers, community leaders and family members to help guide the men in their lives on a path to wellness. Did you know men are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year? This month coincides with Father’s Day. This month helps in creating awareness to all men so that they can take the necessary steps to ensure that they are stronger and maintain good health by going for checkups.

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PANORAMA ROOM IS STILL CLOSED

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This event has been cancelled. If you paid, you will be reimbursed.

St. Joseph’s Ladies’ Auxiliary No.213, Knights of St. John International invites you to join them to see “Queen Esther” on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. Cost includes Show, Transportation, and Lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Make checks payable to: St. Joseph’s Ladies’ Auxiliary No.213. COST: Adults 14 years and older $150.00. Children 13 years and younger $90.00. $60.00 Non-refundable deposit ASAP 2nd Installment April 15th $45.00 Balance Due May 15th $45.00 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Depart OLPH at 6:00 am. Showtime is 11:00 am. Return to OLPH 9:00 pm. CONTACTS: Cheryl Holley 202-491-5779, Kathy Jones 301-404-9254 or Sahon Palmer 301-894-1997. Email: aux213@gmail.com

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SHARE MENU – JUNE OLPH Contact: Gladys Reid 202-575-1663

VALUE PACKAGE $22.00 Boneless Chicken Breast, Mild Italian Sausage, Beef Sirloin Tips, Shredded Cheese, plus 8-12 lbs of the freshest fruits and vegetables STEAK BOX $28.00 8-8oz sirloin steaks ready for your grill or marinade PIZZA BOX $16.00 14 – 7 inch individually wrapped pepperoni pizzas

ORDERS AND MONEY DUE BY JUNE 8TH. PICK-UP DAY IS SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH.

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HEALTH CORNER: Why is Emotional Wellness Important?

Everyone Deserves to be Happy: Your emotional health is important to us. Life’s stress and

demands can leave you overwhelmed, sad, anxious, and unhappy. Our goal is to help you find ways to cope, heal and achieve the happiness you deserve.

How We Support You: Community of Hope provides counseling services for children, teens, and adults. Our professionals work to provide you with the best care to help you meet your needs. Together, we’ll improve your overall emotional wellness. Our services include individual and family therapy.

Common Reasons to Seek Counseling can include (but are not limited to): Feelings of

anxiety or worry; Frequent stomachaches or headaches; Trouble sleeping or nightmares; ow or no energy; Thoughts of harming oneself or others; Stress over money or job.

It’s not easy to notice signs of distress. Our dedicated staff is here to help because you deserve to be your best.

We are the Community of Hope located at The Commons at Stanton Square, 2375 Elvans Road, SE. Call for an appointment at 202-540-9857 or check our web: www.communityofhopedc.org.

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Every 10 years, the US Census counts every single person living in the United States. The novel coronavirus that has spread across the United States has begun to cause social and economic havoc, and the Census Bureau's efforts have also been affected. The 2020 Census is already facing delayed deadlines and suspended operations because of the coronavirus. An accurate census is extremely important for American communities because it is used to determine congressional representation and billions of dollars of federal funding. Deadline for submission moved to October 31, 2020.

During the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau will never ask you for: Your Social Security number, money or donations, anything on behalf of a political party, your bank or credit card account numbers. Additionally, there is no citizenship question on the 2020 Census. If someone claiming to be from the Census Bureau contacts you via email or phone and asks you for one of these things, it's a scam, and you should not cooperate. For more information, visit Avoiding Fraud and Scams.

Please be sure to fill in your form received in the mail, or you may go to the website on-line

to register at: http://2020census.gov.

Pentecost Sunday – May 31, 2020

The Birthday of the Church

Missionary Disciples pledge to Witness to the Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ to the World - We renewed

our Baptismal Promises at Easter to reject Satan and declared our

Catholic Faith in the Nicene Creed, which we profess every Sunday. We

know the ministry needs of our parish family and community are many.

We are conscious of the many gifts and blessings bestowed on us the

people of God at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for almost 100 years. We

clearly understand and accept that we are sent as Jesus was sent, called to go and make disciples of all the

nations, to go and proclaim the Gospel to the whole world, go and produce fruit that will last. So with God's

help and the help of our brothers and sisters in Christ, we declare our commitment today!

Do you believe that God and His Church in the Sacrament of Baptism has anointed you

as priest prophet and king? I DO!

Do you believe that God has blessed you with the Gifts, indeed to use you to carry out

the Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ? I DO!

Do you believe that the Holy Spirit has empowered you to use those gifts at this time

and in this place? I DO!

Will you pledge your commitment to carry out the Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ

in your Family, in your Church, at your School, at your work place and in your

community as a Missionary Disciple? I WILL THROUGH THE GRACE OF GOD!

Will you faithfully engage the ministry needs of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and

Anacostia and discern God’s call to you to give of your time, talent and treasure to His

Mission and Ministry?

I WILL!

Will you commit to being a true Missionary Disciple, practicing the Spirituality of a

Disciple of Jesus Christ, reaching beyond your human limitations and committing

yourself to help others come to deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Body the

Church? I WILL!

ALL:

May the Gifts of the Holy Spirit empower and guide us the People of God at Our

Lady of Perpetual Help to be Missionary Disciples. May we celebrate the

generosity of our good and gracious God! May the Light of Christ shine brightly

from this Parish Community and May our pledges today produce much fruit, fruit

that will last! Thus, may our world be renewed and may Jesus Christ, Our Lord,

Our Savior, Our Brother and indeed our Friend be praised! AMEN!

“Holy Spirit guide me to serve His Mission and Ministry on at least one of these priorities or under one of these needs!!!”

Thank you for Praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit as we seek to build bridges in our Churches and Society. And now for personal reflection.... The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are

enumerated in Isaiah 11:2-3. They are present in their fullness in Jesus Christ but are found in all Christians

who are in a state of grace. We receive them when we are infused with sanctifying grace, the life of God within

us—as, for example, when we receive a sacrament worthily. As the current Catechism of the Catholic Church

notes, "They complete and perfect the virtues of those who receive them." Infused with His gifts, we respond to

the promptings of the Holy Spirit as if by instinct, the way Christ Himself would.

Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, Divine Counselor, I adore you as my God, with God the Father and God the Son. I give you my heart and I offer my ardent thanksgiving for all the grace which you never cease to bestow on me. I beg you visit me and with your love and grace grant me the Gifts of......

1. Wisdom - is the first and highest gift of the Holy Spirit, because it is the perfection of faith. Through wisdom, we come to value properly those things which we believe through faith. The truths of Christian belief are more important than the things of this world, and wisdom helps us to order our relationship to the created world properly, loving Creation for the sake of God, rather than for its own sake. 2. Understanding - is the second gift of the Holy Spirit, and people sometimes have a hard time understanding (no pun intended) how it differs from wisdom. While wisdom is the desire to contemplate the things of God, understanding allows us grasp, at least in a limited way, the very essence of the truths of the Catholic Faith. Through understanding, we gain a certitude about our beliefs that moves beyond faith. 3. Counsel - is the third gift of the Holy Spirit, is the perfection of the cardinal virtue of prudence. Prudence can be practiced by anyone, but counsel is supernatural. Through this gift of the Holy Spirit, we are able to judge how best to act almost by intuition. Because of the gift of counsel, Christians need not fear to stand up for the truths of the Faith, because the Holy Spirit will guide us in defending those truths. 4. Fortitude - is a gift of the Holy Spirit and a cardinal virtue. Fortitude is ranked as the fourth gift of the Holy Spirit because it gives us the strength to follow through on the actions suggested by the gift of counsel. While fortitude is sometimes called courage, it goes beyond what we normally think of as courage. Fortitude is the virtue of the martyrs that allows them to suffer death rather than to renounce the Christian Faith. 5. Knowledge - often confused with both wisdom and understanding. Like wisdom, knowledge is the perfection of faith, but whereas wisdom gives us the desire to judge all things according to the truths of the Catholic Faith, knowledge is the actual ability to do so. Like counsel, it is aimed at our actions in this life. In a limited way, knowledge allows us to see the circumstances of our life the way that God sees them. Through this gift of the Holy Spirit, we can determine God's purpose for our lives and live them accordingly. 6. Piety - is the perfection of the virtue of religion. While we tend to think of religion today as the external elements of our faith, it really means the willingness to worship and to serve God. Piety takes that willingness beyond a sense of duty, so that we desire to worship God and to serve Him out of love, the way that we desire to honor our parents and do what they wish. 7. Fear of the Lord - is the fear of the Lord, and perhaps no other gift of the Holy Spirit is so misunderstood. We think of fear and hope as opposites, but the fear of the Lord confirms the theological virtue of hope. This gift of the Holy Spirit gives us the desire not to offend God, as well as the certainty that God will supply us the grace that we need in order to keep from offending Him. Our desire not to offend God is more than simply a sense of duty; like piety, the fear of the Lord arises out of love.

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit-The gifts of the Holy Spirit perfect the supernatural virtues by enabling us to practice

them with greater docility to divine inspiration. As we grow in the knowledge and love of God under the direction of the Holy Spirit, our service becomes sincerer, more generous, and the practice of virtue becomes more perfect. Such acts of virtue leave the heart filled with joy and consolation and are known as Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Prayer-Come, O Divine Spirit, fill my heart with Thy heavenly fruits, Thy charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, faith, mildness, and temperance, that I may never weary in the service of God, but by continued faithful submission to Thy inspiration may merit to be united eternally with Thee in the love of the Father and the Son. Amen.

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