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ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
BETHESDA, MD
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF June 13, 2016
Monday
8.00 a.m.(K)
Deceased Friends &
Members of the Repka/Matta Family
Tuesday
8.00 a.m.(E)
Wednesday 8.00 a.m.(E)
Patricia O’Connor +
Thursday
8.00 a.m.(TD)
Friday
8.00 a.m.(E)
Alejandro Respeto +
Saturday
8.00 a.m.(TD)
Rosana Gatti +
5.00 p.m.(K)
Tom King +
Sunday
7.00 a.m.(TD)
Chip Swett +
8.30 a.m.(E)
Deceased Members of
the Smith/Wink Family
10.00 a.m.(K)
John O’Brien +
12 Noon (TD)
6.00 p.m.(D)
Mass for the People
8.00 p.m.(E)
+deceased
(L) living
Scripture Readings for Week Of June 12, 2016
Sunday
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11;
Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36—8:3 or 7:36-50
Monday
Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and
Doctor of the Church
1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7;
Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday
1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11, and 16;
Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Mt 6:7-15
Friday
2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14,
17-18; Mt 6:19-23
Saturday 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34;
Mt 6:24-34
Sunday
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Zec 12:10-11, 13:1; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9;
Gal 3:26-29; Lk 9:18-24
JUNE 12, 2016
SOCIAL CONCERNS
The Poor Box for the month of June is for Bethesda Cares, a
non-profit which serves the county’s homeless and working
poor.
Gabriel Network (formerly Gabriel Project) is an interfaith
support network offering practical, emotional, spiritual
assistance to those in crises pregnancy and have decided
against abortion. There is always a need for diaper and wipes.
A bin will be left at the back of the church through the end of
May. At present, a medically high risk expectant mom referred
by Gabriel Network with a due date of mid-June is in very
great need of infant clothing (boy), stroller, baby carrier, and
items related to nursing, feeding, diaper and wipes. If you or a
family member has outgrown need for these items and are
looking to donate, please contact Selma Deleon at 240 372
5915 or [email protected]. As always, thank you in
advance for your prayers, care and assistance
Are you cleaning out your closets? Our Lady of Lourdes on
East West Highway has a homeless program providing meals on
Sunday nights and a “clothes closet” where needy guests can
obtain donated clothing? Men's Clothing is always needed. You
can bring items to Our Lady of Lourdes school cafeteria from
4:30 to 5:30 PM on Sundays and ask for location of drop off.
Or you can call Livia Gatti at 301-469-6552 ,
[email protected]; or Selma Deleon at 240-372 5915,
[email protected] for clean clothes pick up. Since the
clothes closet is a bit hidden, we would be happy to assist.
This weekend, June 11-12, the Little Sisters of the Poor will be
coming to our parish to request our assistance with their
mission in caring for the Elderly Poor. The Sisters will be at
the doors of the Church after each Mass to accept voluntary
gifts of support. Thank you for your kindness in return.
Bethesda House - thank you to all the volunteers for another
successful first half of the year providing dinners for 20 men
in Bethesda House. A calendar for July to the end of the year
is posted in the church vestibule to be signed according to
your availability. As usual, three volunteers are requested for
the third Tuesday of each month. Important reminder: we are
serving dinner for 20 BIG men each time. Let’s keep this in
mind
when
we
cook!
Thanks!
Carol
Bergin:
[email protected],
or
Livia
Gatti:
301-469-6552/
[email protected]
Adult Education Opportunity during the Year of Mercy!
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].
We have a good selection of CD’s, DVD’s, and books CD’s and DVD’s are only $3, books are $4 each! They can
be found at the Lighthouse display in the vestibule.
St. Bartholomew parishioner Judge Roy Smith will lead a group
discussion on The Name of God is Mercy, a book compiled
from a interview between Pope Francis and the renowned
Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli. The group will meet for
four consecutive Tuesdays, beginning on June 28, in the
Library at Bartholomew Assisted Living. To encourage
attendees at the 8.00 a.m. daily Mass to participate, the 90
minute discussions will start at 8.45 a.m. and coffee will be
served. Books will be provided - in order to have an idea of how
many books to order, please call the rectory at 301-2297933 by this Monday June 13 to register.
Parishioner Magda Pettey will be giving a talk on mercy
and forgiveness at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
(9705 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895) on
Thursday, June 16 at 7.30 p.m.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The flowers on the altar this weekend were
sponsored by Helga and Volker Treichel in honor of
Father Jack Hunt.
If you would like to sponsor flowers on the altar in
memory of loved ones, living or deceased, please
print your name, phone number, and the occasion or loved one
you wish to remember on a purple Flower Contribution
envelope, which you will find in the church vestibule. Minimum
contribution for two vases on the main altar is between
$90—100. Please drop off your envelope in the collection
basket, or call the parish office, 301-229-7933, and your
request will be posted in the weekly bulletin.
We can only honor one individual request per weekend, so
please bear in mind that, sometimes, the date you require may
already be taken. Also, for your information, we will not be
able to accept requests for the sponsoring of flowers on
specific liturgical dates.
St. Bart's Middle School Youth Group: we are 6th, 7th and
8th graders interested in serving our neighbor, playing
together and getting to know Our Lord Jesus Christ! All
are welcome! If you would like to learn more please email:
John & Maria Archer, [email protected].
6/12: Mini Golf, 4: 30-7pm, we will meet by the gym.
Suggested Donation: $10. Location: Bohrer Park, 514 South
Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
6/19: Fathers' Day (No Youth Group)
6/26: Canoe Trip, 4-7pm, we will meet by the gym. Suggested
Donation: $10. Location: Black Hill Park in Boyds, MD. Please
RSVP by Friday, June 24, so we can coordinate
transportation! Also, we will need 1 VIRTUS trained adult per
boat!
All youth in Middle School welcome! Stay tuned for more 2016
events!!
St. Bartholomew CYO
SOCCER - we are now registering for fall Soccer for
both boys and girls. Please respond to the registration
link that has been emailed out to everyone this past
week. If, for some reason, you did not receive one,
please
contact
James
Strother
at
[email protected] for assistance. A link will also be
available on the St. Bartholomew website.
CROSS COUNTRY – after yet another successful
season, we are now registering for the upcoming fall
cross country season. If you are a new runner or skilled
we welcome all to come run with us. We will also have a
"Marathon Challenge" over the summer break for the
runners who sign up. Each runner can log the miles they
run over the summer totaling 26.2 miles over the
course. Those that complete the 26.2 miles will be
recognized at the first practice. Again, the link has
been emailed, and is also available on the website please contact James Strother at the afore-mentioned
email address if you need assistance.
Minutes of the Finance Council Meeting of May 26, 2016
Following the opening prayer, Father Mark noted that the
2016 Cardinal’s Appeal pledges exceeded our parish goal by
32%. Nearly 300 individuals pledged $241,000 with $172,000
having been paid in to date. On behalf of all those who
directly benefit from the appeal, we thank the contributors
for their generous support. Parts of the parish hall and the
office rectory experienced extensive flooding during the
recent heavy rainstorms. Insurance claims for $20,000 were
filed and reimbursement checks have been received. A water
abatement program is underway to avoid similar damage in the
future. St. Bart’s Weekend was a success. Two hundred
parishioners participated in the festivities. The organizers will
assess which weekend date in 2017 would best meet our
community needs. The committee discussed the parish
financial statements for April month-end and the line items
are in order. The parish accountant explained in detail the
preliminary
2016-2017
Parish
Budget
and
Worksheets. Several adjustments to the school and church
entries were made to accommodate the revised archdiocese
accounting system. A generous benefactor donated the very
tall Cross (and its cost of transportation and installation)
which was erected on parish property across from the
entrance to the Assisted Living Facility. The $15,000 first
installment from the Steve and Kate Summer Camp was
deposited in the parish checking account. Finally, the school
principal, in consultation with others, has hired Mr. Preston
Lindsay, part time Director of Admissions and Marketing,
whose primary responsibility will be to focus on increasing
enrollment. The next Finance Council meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, July 26th at 7:00 am in the rectory.
36th ANNUAL ST. BARTHOLOMEW STEPHANIE GANNON
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Five scholarships for $500 each are available to eligible St.
Bartholomew parishioners, depending on funds available and
number of qualified applicants. To be eligible, applicants must
be in or about to commence an educational or training program
beyond the high school level. The Gannon Program is targeted
to help an active member of the St. Bart’s parish community.
Criteria for selections are based on need, a reasonable
indication of capability for study success, and participation in
community and/or parish activities. Preference is given to
undergraduate students, although graduate students are
eligible to apply. Application forms are available at the parish
office and must be submitted no later than July 8, 2016, for
the 2016-2017 academic year. This announcement also
requests donations to our scholarship fund in memory of
Stephanie Gannon. To contribute, please drop your
contribution (make check payable to St. Bartholomew Church,
memo “For Deposit to the Gannon Scholarship Fund”) in the
Sunday collection basket. Thank you.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Please join the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public
Life for a Salt and Light Gathering on Faith, Hope, and
Courage in a Time of Fear on Monday, June 20 at 6:30 PM at
the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies. Pope
Francis and Catholic Social Teaching call us to build bridges
between Muslims and Christians. Three interfaith leaders,
Maryann Cusimano Love, Professor of Politics at Catholic
University of America; Jordan Denari, Research Fellow at
Georgetown University's Bridge Initiative; and Hedieh
Mirahmadi, President of World Organization for Resource
Development and Education, will discuss ways to resist divisive
politics and violent extremism. For more information or to
RSVP, email [email protected].
ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
BETHESDA, MD
JUNE 12, 2016
NOVENA A LA VIRGEN DE LA MEDALLA MILAGROSA
Un camino hacia Dios de la mano de María. Los segundos
martes de cada mes a las 7:30PM en la Iglesia de San
Bartolomé. Rezada en español, con exposición del
Santísimo Sacramento. Informes con María Lelia Orozco:
301-469-0103.
Los esperamos a todos para continuar con esta tradición
de San Bartolomé.
UNDECIMO DOMINGO ORDINARIO
12 DE JUNIO DE 2016
Jesús salió al encuentro del fariseo y aceptó entrar en
su casa y comer con él. Jesús a sale al encuentro de la
mujer pecadora y acepta que entre en la casa, que se
arroje a sus pies, que los lave con sus lágrimas… Jesús
sale a nuestro encuentro para hacernos objeto de su
misericordia. Abramos las puertas de nuestro corazón
como el fariseo abrió las puertas de su casa. Le pedimos
que nos perdone con el amor y la humildad de la mujer
pecadora. No tengamos miedo. Abramos las puertas a
Cristo.
Cristo perdona nuestros pecado cuando nos postramos a
sus pies en el sacramento de la Penitencia y nos dice:
Tus pecados están perdonados, vete en paz. La
misericordia de Cristo ha triunfado sobre nosotros.
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]
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
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 JUVENTUD DE SAN BARTOLOME
El grupo de Juventud de San Bartolomé no se reunirá el
Domingo
19 por motivo del dia del Padre. El grupo
retomara sus actividades el domingo 26 de Junio.
Informes,
comunicarse
con
María
Kaufmann.
[email protected]
EL MINISTERIO DE COMPASIÓN DE SAN ESTEBAN
Bajo la directa supervisión del Padre Mark Knestout, los
Ministros de San Esteban, miembros de nuestra
comunidad, dan cuidado, escuchan y comparten el amor
de Dios, para así ayudar a las personas que pasan por un
momento de confusión, estrés o soledad. La intención de
Dios no es que suframos solos. Información con:
Diácono Julio Blanco-Eccleston: [email protected]
LITURGIA DE LA PALABRA DE LOS NIÑOS
Recordamos a los padres que la Liturgia de la Palabra de
los Niño continúa en receso por vacaciones hasta el
último domingo de Agosto. La Liturgia de los Niños se
reanudará el primer domingo de Setiembre.
MONAGUILLOS
Necesitamos jóvenes y adultos que deseen ser
monaguillos. Para detalles de preparación e informes
comunicarse
con
Jesús
Manuel
Berard.
[email protected]
CORO PARA LA MISA DOMINICAL
Cada año, jóvenes que eran parte del coro se van por
estudios, vacaciones o de regreso a sus países. Por esta
razón el Coro de la Juventud necesita talentos nuevos.
Para inscribirte en el coro, por favor comunícate con
Carola Sarmiento al teléfono 301-560-4757 o habla con
ella después de la Misa.
VOLUNTARIOS
Los programas y ministerios de la comunidad hispana de
San Bartolomé son realizados por voluntarios que
comparten su talento, tiempo y energía a servir a la
comunidad. Invitamos a las personas recién llegadas a la
parroquia a que se presenten antes o después de la Misa a
algún miembro del Comité Hispano con el objeto de
facilitar el que se incorporen a la comunidad. Si usted está
interesado en servir en algún ministerio, por favor hablar
con Hernan Oyarzabal: [email protected]
MISAS DURANTE VACACIONES
Las personas y familias que viajan durante el verano a
diversos lugares de los Estados Unidos, pueden encontrar
información sobre iglesias y horarios de Misas del lugar
que visitan en la siguiente dirección:
http://
www.masstimes.org
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]
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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.
Arimatheans
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
Bill Ayers ........................................... 301-469-8023
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 ..................................... 301-367-5988
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
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 Archer ...................................... 240-468-9896