MASS TIMES

SUNDAY:
SATURDAY 5:30 PM (Sunday Vigil)  |  7:30 AM  |  9:00 AM (ASL Interpreted)  |  10:30 AM (Church & Gym*)  |    12:30 PM  |  5:30 PM
*There is no Gym Mass in the summer

WEEKDAY & SATURDAY MASSES*:
MON-FRI: 6:30 AM  |  8:00 AM  |  5:30 PM
SAT: 8:00 AM  
*Federal Holidays: Mass is at 10:00 AM ONLY

FILIPINO MASS in Tagalog every 4th Sunday at 3:30 PM

HOLY DAY MASSES:
Eve of the Feast: 5:30 PM  |   Day of the Feast: 6:30 AM  |  8:00 AM  |  11:00 AM  |  5:30 PM

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

MON-FRI: 3:00–5:15 PM in the church
Thursday before the first Friday of each month: 6:00–8:00 PM (with Holy Hour from 7-8 PM)
There is no adoration on federal holidays

CONFESSION

SATURDAY: 4:00–5:00 PM (or any time by appointment)

August 18, 2019

Dear Parish Family:
Despite the heat of late summer, there is a certain “freshness” about the dawn of a new school year. There is a general renewed energy that fuels our other ministries as well. During the past few months, I have become more aware of the fact that our parish and school communities are distinct, even though they intersect. I have heard that some school parents have wondered about the connection between the parish and the school. Conversely, older parishioners have been curious about the school. It is important to assert that the school is among the prime missions of the parish. Eleven years after the foundation of the parish in 1911, the Holy Cross Sisters were invited to start an elementary school at Blessed Sacrament. On occasion, a school parent has expressed dismay at not seeing many of his or her peers at Sunday Mass. On the other hand, at times hard working volunteers in the school wonder why not many older parishioners participate in school fundraising events. I realize that our families and children have many commitments and that the parish is not necessarily the prime venue for socializing (as it might have been for some in the past). Nonetheless, our distinct communities have a marvelous opportunity to enrich one another during the new academic year. Young and old can learn from one another. Together we can grow in wisdom and grace and become a stronger body in Christ. I challenge the “Bulldog Bark”, the “Parish Newsletter,” and all the multiple social media sites to be more inclusive of one another. It is always a joy to witness different generations in the same family minister with one another at a liturgy. I would like to suggest that all the ministries of the school and parish take turns promoting their activities after Sunday Mass in front of the Church. Welcome back to a new academic and pastoral year!

Yours in Christ,
Father Bill Foley

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
5949 Western Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20015

DUFFY PARISH CENTER OFFICE
3630 Quesada Street NW
Washington, DC 20015
Main Phone: 202.966.6575
Fax: 202.966.9255

SCHOOL ADDRESS
5841 Chevy Chase Parkway
Washington, DC 20015
School Phone: 202.966.6682

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