ST. BARTHOLOMEW`S CHURCH BETHESDA, MD APRIL 12. 2015

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
BETHESDA, MD
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF April 13, 2015
Monday
8.00 a.m.(TD)
Tuesday
8.00 a.m.(TD)
Wednesday 8.00 a.m.(E)
Thursday
8.00 a.m.(E)
Friday
Saturday
8.00 a.m.(E)
8.00 a.m.(TD)
5.00 p.m.(E)
Sunday
7.00 a.m.(TD)
8.30 a.m.(C)
10.00 a.m.(TD)
12 Noon (K)
6.00 p.m.(D)
8.00 p.m.(E)
Lucrecia Lopez +
Bob Cook +
Walter & Antoinette
Tyminski +
Deacon Thomas
Knestout+
Billie Lee +
Billie Lee +
Charles & Karen
Peterson (L)
Deceased Members of
the Smith/Wink Family
Billie Lee +
Mass for the People
Nicolas Chaparro +
Scripture Readings for Week Of April 12, 2015
Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy
Acts 4:32-35;; Ps 118;; 1 Jn 5:1-6;; Jn 20:19-31
Monday
Saint Martin I, Pope and Martyr
Acts 4:23-31;; Ps 2;; Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday
Acts 4:32-37;; Ps 93;; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday Acts 5:17-26;; Ps 34;; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday
Acts 5:27-33;; Ps 34;; Jn 3:31-36
Friday
Acts 5:34-42;; Ps 27;; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday
Acts 6:1-7;; Ps 33;; Jn 6:16-21
Sunday
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19;; Ps 4;; 1 Jn 2:1-5a;;
Lk 24:35-48
APRIL 12. 2015
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12
Special Celebration - Feast of the Divine Mercy
Confessions English/Spanish 2.00 p.m.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
for personal prayers
Chaplet and Mass 3.00 p.m.
***
Regular Masses, Sunday, April 12
7.00 a.m., 8.30 a.m., 10.00 a.m., 12 Noon
6.00 p.m. (Spanish) and 8.00 p.m.
Divine Mercy Sunday (the Sunday after
Easter Sunday) might be the greatest
day of the year due to the immense
amount of mercy that Christ pours out
upon the earth. Our Lord Jesus said,
“The soul that will go to Confession and
receive Holy Communion shall obtain
complete forgiveness of sins and
punishment. On that day all the divine
floodgates through which graces flow
are opened. Let no soul fear to draw
near to Me, even though its sins be as
scarlet…Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the
Fount of My Mercy.” - Saint Faustina, Diary, 699.
Sunday
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Listening,
Comforting, Caring
Under direct supervision of Fr. Mark Knestout, this is an
ongoing pastoral care ministry. St. Stephen Ministers are
members of the parish, intensely trained to care for people
who are experiencing a loss, or going through difficult times or
life transitions. Please contact: Deacon Julio Blanco-Eccleston
for assistance as a care receiver or to get involved in the
ministry. Tel: 703-821-1654;; [email protected].
2015 CARDINAL’‛S APPEAL UPDATE
The monthly statements for the Cardinal’‛s Appeal
pledges have been mailed. It is important that these
pledges are paid so that our parish will reach and exceed
our goal. Please be sure to make your pledge payment
prior to the end of the month so that you will receive
credit for it on your statement next month.
Our sincere thanks goes to all those who helped to make
our Easter celebrations so meaningful and beautiful.
This list is long - we thank the Liturgy Committee for
their attention to every detail in the planning of our
liturgies, the Church Guild and other volunteers who
cleaned, tidied and decorated the Church and altar so
beautifully, the choir, cantors and musicians with their
soaring verse and accompaniment, our trustworthy and
ever-reliable Lectors, Altar Servers, Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers and Counters, and
all those countless others who worked quietly in the
background and gave of their time. You know who you
are - our Holy Week and Easter Sunday celebrations
were the sum part of all that you continue to do for the
parish. Thank you.
SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY
The Poor Box for the month of April is for three pregnancy
centers in Montgomery County: Centro Tepeyac in Silver
Spring, Rockville Pregnancy Center, and Shady Grove
Pregnancy Center. These Centers provide assistance needed by
women and their families who are confronted with the
concerns and difficulties regarding the arrival of a new child.
St. Bart's Youth Group: we are a group devoted
to learning that our Faith is not about rules but about
experiencing true happiness and growing into the best-version
of ourselves by simply doing and loving the good things of
life! Youth between 5th grade and 10th grade are always
welcome! If you would like to learn more please email: Maria
Kaufmann, [email protected].
Thought of the week: In our lives, Lord, you make wondrous
things happen that deeply impress us;; then as time passes, we
forget. Father, deepen my faith in you and my trust in your
love and care for me, so I may be strong when difficult times
occur that will test my love and loyalty to you. I ask for this
grace in Jesus's name, Amen. -from Stories of Jesus
Looking ahead: 4/19 Trip to Shakespeare's Birthday Event!124:00pm. There will be jugglers, music, theater performances
and more! The group will meet at the Friendship Heights Metro
Station (by the MacDonalds).We ask that everyone bring a bag
lunch or money! We will provide metro fare!
Please RSVP by Saturday 4/18 (Maria Kaufmann,
[email protected])
You
can
find
out
more:
http://dcculturecalendar.org/event/shakespearesbirthday/
SAVE THE DATE!
His Eminence
Donald Cardinal Wuerl
Archbishop of Washington
May God, who sees the needs of each of His
people, also bless our families and friends, living
and deceased, who have been remembered
through donations of Easter flowers:
Beloved family members who have passed away and Piera
(Clarke and Giovanna Ellis);; Mary Cardoza and May McLoughlin
(the Cardoza/McLoughlin Family).
The flowers on the altar this weekend were sponsored by
Jennifer Kawar in memory of Billie Lee.
SOCIAL CONCERNS
ST. BART’‛S DAY
SUNDAY, MAY 17
CELEBRATE OUR PARISH COMMUNITY!
Look for more details to come soon!
requests the honor of your presence
at the
Episcopal Ordination of
The Meditative Prayer Group, led by Roger Oussoren,
(normally scheduled to meet the first Thursday of each
month) will meet this Thursday, April 16 at 7.30 p.m.-9.00 p.m.
in the Rectory Conference Room. The date changed because of
Holy Week. If you are interested in attending, or have any
questions, please call Roger at 240-793-5737 or email him at
[email protected].
The Faith and Fiction Book Group will meet on Sunday, May
3, at 1:30 in the parish meeting room to discuss Lila by
Marilynne Robinson. This book won the 2014 National Book
Critics Circle Award and was a finalist for the 2014 National
Book Prize Award. This book is a prequel to her Pulitzer Prize
winning novel Gilead. All are welcome.
Live-in caregiver needed for handicapped woman (parishioner)
in Bethesda, MD. Please apply with references to: 202-9972478.
SAVE the DATES!
Spring is here!
Most Reverend Mario E. Dorsonville
Titular Bishop of Kearney
Auxiliary Bishop of Washington
His Eminence
Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, S.D.B.
Archbishop of Tegucigalpa
and
Most Reverend William E. Lori
Archbishop of Baltimore
Co-Consecrators
Thursday morning, April 23, at 9:30 a.m. in the Church,
The Women's Prayer Group will sponsor a 90 minute video
showing of "Romero" with Raul Julia. All are invited to attend.
Monday, the twentieth of April
Two thousand and fifteen
at two o’clock in the afternoon
Thursday morning, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. in the Church,
The Women's Prayer Group will sponsor a special presentation
by renowned Georgetown Professor Dr. John Haught, PhD.
Details to follow.
Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle
1725 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia
ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
BETHESDA, MD
APRIL 12. 2015
DOMINGO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
DIVINA MISERICORDIA
12 DE ABRIL DE 2015
Alabamos al Padre que manifiesta su gran misericordia
en Cristo resucitado por obra del Espíritu Santo. Hemos
nacido de nuevo a la vida del Espíritu como fruto de la
Resurrección de Cristo. Esto es fuente de esperanza y
de alegría. Estamos llamados a una herencia
incorruptible, pura, imperecedera que nos está
reservada en el cielo. Hemos de caminar con la mirada
puesta en el cielo donde la misericordia de Cristo
resucitado ha de triunfar definitivamente sobre
nosotros. La fuerza del Espíritu nos custodia y
fortalece. Caminamos alegres en la esperanza aunque
tengamos que sufrir pruebas diversas que verifican la
riqueza de la fe que profesamos. Nos apoyamos en la
misericordia de Cristo que no puede fallar.
La Misericordia del Señor se revela a los Apóstoles en la
aparición del día de la Pascua y se repite a los ocho
días. A
su vez, los apóstoles han de ser portadores de
la Misericordia del Señor que se prolonga en la Iglesia.
Nosotros, también recibimos la misericordia del Señor y
hemos de comunicarla.
PAGINA WEB DE SAN BARTOLOME
http://www.stbartholomew.org – Ver Comunidad Hispana
MISA DIARIA Y EXPOSICIÓN DEL SANTISIMO
Lunes-sábado
Exposición del Santísimo a las 7:30 y Misa 8:00 a.m.
La adoración es entrar con la profundidad de nuestro
corazón en comunión con el Señor que se hace presente
corporalmente en la Eucaristía. Vengamos a adorarle.
CONFESIONES
Domingos: 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. en español
El Señor los espera siempre, en especial todos los
domingos.
REZO DEL SANTO ROSARIO
Domingos a las 5:30PM, antes de la Misa de las 6:00PM.
EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO
Para mayor información, favor llamar al Diácono Julio al
teléfono 703-821-1654. [email protected]
Hoy, el segundo domingo después de la Pascua es la
fiesta de la Divina Misericordia.
Este mensaje y la
devoción a Jesús como la Divina Misericordia está basada
en los escritos de Santa Faustina Kowalska, que relatan las
revelaciones que ella recibió sobre la Misericordia de Dios.
El mensaje de Misericordia es que Dios nos ama a todos,
no importa cuán grande sean nuestras faltas. Él quiere que
reconozcamos que Su Misericordia es más grande que
nuestros pecados. El primer elemento de la Devoción a la
Divina Misericordia que fue revelado a la Hermana
Faustina fue la Imagen, el 22 de Febrero del 1931. Jesús
se le aparece con rayos de luz irradiando desde su Corazón
y le dice: “Pinta una imagen según el modelo que ves, y
firma: “Jesús, en Ti confío”. Deseo que esta imagen sea
venerada primero en esta capilla y luego en el mundo
entero." (Diario 47) Prometo que el alma que venere esta
imagen no perecerá.” (Diario 48). Juan Pablo II canonizó
a Santa Faustina el 30 de abril de 2000. Ese mismo día
instituyó oficialmente la Fiesta de la Divina Misericordia,
el segundo domingo después de la Pascua, tal como Jesús
había pedido a Santa Faustina.
ORDENACION DEL PADRE MARIO
El lunes 20 de Abril a las 2:00 p.m. en la Catedral de San
Mateo nuestro párroco, el Padre Mario Dorsonville será
ordenado como Obispo Auxiliar de Washington. Esperamos
contar con su asistencia a este tan importante evento para
nuestra comunidad. Los esperamos a todos!
GRUPO DE JUVENTUD DE SAN BARTOLOME
El Domingo 19 de Abril el grupo de juventud de San
Bartolomé hará un paseo de 12:00 a 4:00 p.m. a la
celebración del cumpleaños de Shakespeare. Habrá
juglares, música, teatro y diversos actos. El grupo se
reunirá en la estación del metro de Friendship Heights,
cerca del Mc Donalds. Les pedimos a todos que traigan su
lonchera o dinero para comer. Nosotros pondremos los
boletos para el metro. Informes con María Kaufmann.
[email protected]
EJERCICIOS ESPIRITUALES
Para mujeres del 10 al 12 de Abril y para hombres del 17
al 19 de Abril según el método de San Ignacio de Loyola,
incluyen hospedaje y comidas. Predicados por padres del
Instituto
Cristo
Rey
de
Argentina.
Info:
[email protected]
MISA ANUAL DE AGASAJO 2015
El Cardenal Donald Wuerl celebrará este año la Misa anual
de agasajo para honrar a todas las parejas que cumplan
los 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 o más años de casadas. Esta Misa
será el día Domingo 21 de Junio a las 2:00 p.m. en la
Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada
Concepción. Por favor llamar a la oficina de la parroquia
para inscribirse. Los nombres de los matrimonios
agasajados deben estar en la oficina a más tardar el Lunes
13 de Abril.
PREPARACION PARA EL MATRIMONIO
El programa de preparación para este Sacramento
comienza con seis meses de anticipación a la fecha de la
boda. El Diácono Julio ofrece preparación matrimonial en
español y en inglés.
Información: [email protected] Tel: 703-821-1654
MONAGUILLOS
Necesitamos jóvenes y adultos que deseen ser
monaguillos. Para detalles de preparación e informes
comunicarse
con
Jesús
Manuel
Berard. [email protected]
INFORMACION PARA EL BOLETIN
La fecha límite es el día domingo anterior a la publicación
del mismo.
Contactar a
Rafael Espinosa.
[email protected] GRUPO DE ORACIÓN RIOS DE AGUA VIVA
El grupo de oración “Ríos de Agua Viva” le invita a
compartir un momento con el Señor, los lunes de 10:00
a.m. a 12:30 pm. en la oficina hispana, al lado de la
Sacristía. En la primera media hora se rezará el Rosario.
Dirigido por Sonia Ruiz, informes: [email protected]
SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY
St. Bartholomew Parish Office
6902 River Road, Bethesda, Md. 20817
Tel: 301-229-7933 ♦ Fax: 301-229-7998
♦ www.stbartholomew.org ♦
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
[email protected]
Baptisms—3rd Sunday of the month, appointment only. Parents are obliged to take a brief class related to the Sacrament prior to the Baptism. Class is held 1st Wednesday of the month. Registration is required. Call the Parish Office for more information.
Weddings—Please contact one of the priests at least 6 months prior to anticipated wedding date. Pre-Cana and instruction are required.
Sacrament of Reconciliation—Saturday, following 8.00 a.m. Mass, and 3:30-4:30 p.m.;; Sunday, 5:15-5:45 p.m. (Español), or by appointment.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - The process of becoming a Catholic Christian. Call the Parish Office for information.
Adult Choir—Weekly rehearsals on Wednesday, 8:00-10:00 p.m. Choir sings every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Pastoral Care of the Sick and Homebound—Please notify the Rectory Office if you know of any parishioner who is sick or homebound and who would like to receive Holy Eucharist or the Sacrament of the Sick so that we can arrange to take him/her the Eucharist or the Sacrament of the Sick.
Note to New Parishioners—We extend to you a warm welcome from our Parish Community and encourage you to become active, involved members of the parish. Please obtain a registration form from the parish office, or from the Church vestibule.
Please Note: Bulletin notices must be received no later than 12 Noon on the Monday prior to the desired weekend of publishing.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW ORGANIZATIONS/MINISTRIES
Pastoral Council
Finance Committee
Altar Servers
Monaguillos/Hisp. Coord.
Bartholomew House
Busy Men at Work Group
CYO
Children’s Liturgy
Choir
Church Guild
Eucharistic Ministers
Ministros Eucarísticos
Gabriel Network
Home and School Assn.
Hospitality & New In the Pew
Ignatian Volunteer Corps
Knights of Columbus
Lectors/Liturgy Committee
Lectores
Hispanic Liturgy
Prayer Chain Respect for Life
Sick and Homebound
Social Concerns
Sodality
Stephen Ministry
Ushers
Ujieres
Wedding Coordinator
Youth Minister
Judy Arcidiacono (Chair) ................... 301-461-1893
Hernan Oyarzabal (Hisp. Rep.) .......... 202-714-7622
Valeria Conde (Hisp. Rep.) ................ 301-340-8227
Paul Johnson (Chair) .......................... 301-320-4632
Roberto Garcia-Lopez (Hisp. Rep.).... 301-469-8482
Richard Elliott .................................... 202-686-0263
Jesus Manuel Berard, Ph.D. ............... 631-793-2005
Joe Hanle, Dir .................................... 301-320-6151
Jesus Manuel Berard, Ph.D. ............... 631-793-2005
Tom Serena ........................................ 301-320-0578
Diana Carter ....................................... 301-229-5117
Valeria Conde (Hisp.Coord.) ............. 301-340-8227
Carole Wysocki (Director) ................. 301-717-8850
Maria El-Khouri ................................. 301-897-9005
Ann Kennedy ..................................... 301-229-7614
Selma deLeon .................................... 301-229-6591
Jennifer Bautista ................................ 301-793-1899
Bonnie Perkins ................................... 301-299-8091
Nancy Brouillard McKenzie .............. 301-229-1071
John Vivian ........................................ 301-461-3597
AnneMarie Economopoulos............... 301-365-1233
Hernan Oyarzabal .............................. 202-714-7622
Susan Schill ....................................... 301-469-4973
Katie Soto .......................................... 301-767-1705
Contact Rectory ................................. 301-229-7933
Tom Carty .......................................... 301-587-8860
Sally Aitken ....................................... 301-365-4719
Deacon Julio Blanco-Eccleston .......... 703-821-1654
Theresa Kowal ................................... 301-320-8876
Mary Ann Chalfant ............................ 301-299-3739
Maria Kaufmann ................................ 240-468-9896