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We are open for four Masses per weekend and one daily Mass. Archbishop Gregory gave parishes in our area permission to open for public Masses with the proviso that there be only 100 people including clergy and music ministry.Please reserve a space in Advance. Fridays by 4pm would help us immensely capture as many names as possible to alleviate time consuming sign-ins as you enter the church for Mass, Sundays especially. Thank you for your help!
RSVP FOR MASSES OCT 17-23 RSVP FOR MASSES OCT 24-30
Reminder: Immediately after Mass, please go directly to your cars and do not congregate outside the church. Thank you!***NOTE NEW SUNDAY MASS TIMES***
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th :
Saturday 5:30 PM Vigil - Fr. D'Silva
10:00 AM - Fr. Magro
1:00 PM - Fr. D'Silva
5:30 PM - Fr. Magro
DAILY MASS:
MON-FRI: 6:30 AM (not livestreamed) and 5:30 PM
SAT: 8:00 AM
* These will be the standard Mass times for now. Music is not for commercial use.*
SUPPORTING OUR CHURCH THROUGH FAITH DIRECT
We are most grateful for those who have continued to support the parish financially during these challenging times. We continue to need your help in order to further our mission to be a welcoming parish that promotes encounters with Christ in the sacraments and in one another. The easy way to exercise this stewardship for your spiritual family would be to participate in the Faith Direct contribution program. An online link is provided here:
Donate through Faith Direct
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LIVESTREAMED MASS ON YOUTUBE
We will continue livestreaming Mass through our YOUTUBE Channel (click here). The videos will remain posted there after the Mass has ended, should you miss it live.
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THIS WEEK'S ORDER OF WORSHIP
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GUIDELINES FOR ENTERING THE CHURCH
- Gatherings before and after celebrations are prohibited.
- All members of the assembly entering the church must wear masks at all times.
- All members of the assembly and all ministers are to sanitize their hands upon entering the church.
- Please use the main door to enter the church. Please alert us if you require the handicap entrance on the parking lot.
- All members of the assembly entering the church need to maintain social distancing at all times, including in the pews.
- The procedure and routes for departing from the church is Dismissal by Pews to avoid crowding at the exit of the church.
- Please Note: When approaching the altar for Holy Communion, please stop at the marks in the aisle and wait until the person in front of you moves up.
- Immediately after Mass, please go directly to your cars and do not congregate outside the church.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
In response to the inquiries received regarding donations, you may donate before or after Mass or during the Offertory here. As we navigate through this difficult period, we invite our entire parish family to participate in prayer with us during the Mass times above.
VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH THE MASS
Hospitality: If you would like to serve as a greeter, please email Khary Cauthen at kisaiahc@gmail.com
Clean Up After Mass: The Veterans-Military Ministry team invites parishioners to join them in helping to sanitize the Church after Masses. We have set up a Sign-Up Genius link for the current parish Mass schedule. -
Today's Readings
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Reading 1 EPH 3:14-21Responsorial Psalm PS 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19Gospel LK 12:49-53
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PASTOR'S COLUMN
Homily for October 18th
SHARE YOUR TALENTS
All our ministries are in need of your time and talent; but our Finance Council, in particular, is seeking assistance. While Archdiocesan guidelines suggest that members serve for three-year terms, most have been giving of their precious time and wisdom for much longer. If the Spirit nudges you to offer your expertise in the area of finance, please give Father Foley a call or send him an e-mail at wfoley@blessedsacramentdc.org. Many thanks!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It is difficult for us to fathom the hatred between different sects of Judaism in the day of Jesus. We hear frequent cries of distress about the radical divisions within our country (and even in our families) between so-called liberals and conservatives. That which divided the Pharisees and the Herodians of old was even greater. Pharisees were fundamentalist when it came to adherence to the Law of Moses and resented any foreign influence in their way of life. Herod and his followers felt that acquiescing to the demands of Rome would make things better for the people. These two opposing groups were in agreement, however, in their opinion of Jesus. Both saw him as a threat. They thought they had created an impossible scenario when they asked Jesus about payment of the dreaded tax. The answer Jesus gave was far more profound than anything either group could imagine. He simply asked “whose image” was on the Roman coin. The Greek word is “ikon.” Scholars of the Law would certainly be able to recall the words from the “Book of Genesis:”“God created man in his image; in the divine image he created him, male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)
Not only have we been created in God’s “image and likeness,” but we have been redeemed by the blood of God’s Son and truly can be called “adopted children of God.”“When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, so that we might receive adoption.” (Galatians 4:4)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
This argument and these passages are timely in the light of the Holy Father’s recent encyclical letter called “Fratelli Tutti” in which he asks us all to ponder our common humanity and the profound respect we owe one another. His words are challenging and question many of the values we hold dear. Never in my life have I seen differences of opinion divide friends and family as radically as they seem to do now. The words of the Holy Father reflect the effect of Jesus’ question had on his audience. They were dumfounded and had to ponder what he meant. Christian artists throughout the centuries have created the beautiful images called “ikons.” Those who “write ikons” view their painstaking work as a religious experience. The image created is believed to reflect a “presence” of the one signified. Thus, candles are lit and incensed offered before these sacred objects. Do we not also owe similar reverence to one another? Is this not truly the “Good News” we are meant to proclaim to the world?
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Father Bill Foley
Some people have been kind enough to mail or deliver their regular offertory donation. Please remember that our mailbox is at the Parish Center. We rarely look at the rectory box. Thank you for all your help also via Faith Direct or online! -
LITURGY TIMES
***NEW SUNDAY MASS TIMES***
Saturday 5:30 PM Vigil
***NEW DAILY MASS TIMES***
10:00 AM
1:00 PM
5:30 PM
DAILY MASS:
MON-FRI: 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM
SAT: 8:00 AMPRE-COVID19 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
There is no Adoration at this time.
CONFESSION
SATURDAY: 4:00–5:00 PM
We will resume our normal confession time on Saturdays from 4-5pm, in the Chapel. One priest will be in the Chapel during that hour. We ask people to keep the six foot distance while waiting outside the chapel. The spaces will be marked off and seating available. Please enter on the blacktop side as our sacristan, Grace, will let you in the door there. There is no entry on the Quesada St. side.
As always, you can make an appointment with a priest for confession at any other time.
PLEASE NOTE: A mask is required to be worn at all times and hand sanitizer will be available upon entering the building and should be utilized.
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WHERE TO FIND US
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
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