ST. BARTHOLOMEW`S CHURCH BETHESDA, MD APRIL 10, 2016

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
BETHESDA, MD
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF April 11, 2016
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
8.00 a.m.(TD)
8.00 a.m.(E)
8.00 a.m.(E)
8.00 a.m.(E)
Friday
Saturday
8.00 a.m.(TD)
8.00 a.m.(K)
5.00 p.m.(TD)
7.00 a.m.(TD)
8.30 a.m.(K)
Sunday
10.00 a.m.(TD)
12 Noon (K)
6.00 p.m.(D)
8.00 p.m.(E)
+deceased
Luis F. Orozco (L
Alberto Gabriel & Family (L)
Fr. Mark Ervin +
In Thanksgiving, the
Motha Family (L)
Maria Garcia (L)
Deacon Thomas Knestout +
Deceased Members of
the Smith/Wink Family
Mass for the People
Ronald Repka (L)
Alfredo Musalem (L)
(L) living
Scripture Readings for Week Of April 10, 2106
Sunday
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6,
11-12, 13; Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 or
21:1-14
Monday
Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr
Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;
Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday
Acts 7:51—8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, and 7b, 8a,
17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday Saint Martin I, Pope and Martyr
Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40
Thursday Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51
Friday
Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59
Saturday Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 1415, 16-17;
Jn 6:60-69
Sunday
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5;
Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
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.
APRIL 10, 2016
SOCIAL CONCERNS
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.
Become a mentor to someone returning to the
community from incarceration. Studies show that a
mentor who provides encouragement and support makes
all the difference in preventing recidivism. We will train
you and provide ongoing support, but you already know
what to do: be kind, be compassionate, be caring, be
optimistic, be reliable. Mentors are at least 25 years
old and commit for an hour a week for a year. You will
make a BIG difference in someone’s life. Start now!
Get information and apply to get started:
www.CatholicCharitiesDC.org/volunteer
SAVE THE DATE!
ST. BART’S DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 14
Get your red out for St. Bart's Day and Pentecost! Join
us Saturday, May 14th at the 5pm Mass with the Junior
Rock Band, followed by dinner, games, drinks, and a DJ
in the Church Hall! More information to come! If you are
interested in helping out, please contact Mariadina
at [email protected].
Looking for New Pastoral Council Members: are you
interested in playing a more active role at St. Bart’s?
Would you like to advise and assist the pastor in
achieving our parish goals? Please consider becoming a
candidate for the St. Bartholomew Pastoral Council.
Elections will be held for the three at-large council
seats in late April/early May. If interested, please
contact Rollie Flynn at [email protected] or 301-3352374 no later than Monday, April 18th.
Is spring cleaning on your mind? Looking for ways to simplify
your week? eGiving through Faith Direct can help! Consider
enrolling today by visiting www.faithdirect.net and using our
church code: MD44.
Your gifts through Faith Direct will help stabilize our parish
finances, help you to get rid of the clutter of offertory
envelopes in your home, and give you one less thing to worry
about on Sunday mornings. Thank you for your continued
support of our parish family with your time and talents as well
as treasure!
God Bless You,
Fr. Mark Knestout
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
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 $75.
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].
Looking ahead...4/10 Laser Tag at Shadowland. The group will
meet outside the gym, 3-6pm, recommended Contribution: $10.
4/17: Ultimate Frisbee & Pizza, the group will meet outside the
gym, 5:45- 7:45pm. Spring is here! Come enjoy the nice
weather with an evening of ultimate frisbee and pizza.
4/24: Service Event: Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House.
The group will meet outside the gym, 5:45- 7:45pm.
5/1: Bonfire & Speaker Event. The group will meet outside the
gym, 5:45- 7:45pm.
5/8: Mother's Day! (No Youth Group)
Minutes of the Finance Council Meeting
of March 24, 2016
Following the opening prayer, the pastor noted that all
of the sanctuary upgrades are nearly completed. Most
of the $26,000 expense was contributed by generous
parishioners and private donors, including a family
foundation. The new crucifix will be hung shortly. A
contract has been signed to repair the gutters which
were damaged during the harsh winter. Insurance
proceeds combined with designated offerings from our
church community, minimize out-of-pocket money.
Preparations for the Steve & Kate Summer Camp are
complete and St. Bart's is projected to net $30,000 for
the nine week program. Work on the HVAC final upgrade
for the Church and School and installation begins this
summer. The School Gala was well attended and netted
$53,000. The Committee reviewed the February monthend parish budget; school and church expenditures have
been well managed while revenues are up about 2% year
to date. The working capital line of credit and the
parish's long-term term credit account have been
consolidated with Capital One Bank. The rainy day fund
is adequate relative to ongoing operations. To better
manage cash flow, however, there will a concerted
effort to increase participation in the Faith Direct
Program. Currently 20% of active parishioners are
enrolled. The 8:00 pm Mass attendance has grown
reaching 350 on Palm Sunday. While the parish is
committed to retaining the Christian Contemporary
music program, the Finance Council explored ways to
partially offset the annual professional band cost of
$52,000. Periodic appeals from the ambo will encourage
the Sunday evening attendees to increase their
offertory efforts. The Finance Council subgroup
reported on the Five Year Strategic Plan. And finally,
the pastor noted that Fr. Tim will spend a month in
Honduras this summer to improve his Spanish language
skills to better meet our parish needs. We wish him well.
The next Finance Council meeting is scheduled for May
17th at 7:00 am in the rectory.
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The Faith and Fiction Book Group will meet on Sunday, May
1, at 1:30 pm in the parish meeting room to discuss Graham
Greene's 1951 classic novel The End of the Affair. All are
welcome.
2016 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.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Please join the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public
Life at Georgetown University for a public Dialogue
on Resisting the "Throwaway Culture": Protecting Human
Life and Dignity this Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 PM at the
Georgetown University Lohrfink Auditorium. Three respected
leaders including Helen Alvaré, professor of law at George
Mason University School of Law; Charles Camosy, associate
professor of theological ethics at Fordham University; and Sr.
Norma Pimentel, MJ, executive director of Catholic Charities
of the Rio Grande, will discuss how to build a culture of life.
John Carr, director of the Initiative, will moderate the
discussion.
For
more
information
or
to
RSVP
email [email protected].
Our Lady of Mercy School invites you to get a better
understanding of the relationship between ADHD and
executive functioning. Please join us on Thursday, April 14
from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. as Dr. Patrick Savage discusses this
issue in a presentation designed for parents, teachers,
administrators and counselors. The event is presented by Our
Lady of Mercy School's Educational Extension Program. It will
be held at Our Lady of Mercy School, 9222 Kentsdale Drive,
Potomac, MD 20854. A $10 contribution is requested and
refreshments
will
be
provided.
R.S.V.P.
to
[email protected] or 301-365-4477.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
BETHESDA, MD
TERCER DOMINGO DE PASCUA
10 DE ABRIL DE 2016
Nuestro Señor había hecho un gran milagro al darles 153
pescados que ellos a Su Palabra, habían obedecido y tirado
la red. Podemos decir que Jesucristo se los dio, porque
ellos no habían pescado nada, y podemos estar seguros
que el Señor hizo los pescados de la nada, o los trajo a la
red de Sus discípulos. Podemos ver la Humanidad de
Jesucristo al igual que Su Divinidad. No era un espíritu lo
que ellos estaban viendo, sino que era al Cristo
Glorificado. El Señor Jesús les había hecho de comer, y
seguramente que había comido también. Su Cuerpo
Glorificado no necesitaba comida, pero así como era
palpable, podía aparecer y desaparecer, también podía
comer si quería. Luego tenemos una pregunta hecha tres
veces: Pedro ¿me amas? La tristeza de Pedro se debía sin
lugar a duda, a que Jesús le preguntaba lo mismo.
Debemos recordar que Pedro se había jactado en decirle a
Jesús que daría su vida por El. Y es ahí donde el Señor
predice que Pedro lo iba a negar tres veces antes que el
gallo cantara. No hay duda que Pedro ya se había
arrepentido, pero nuestro Señor lo estaba restaurando al
encararlo tres veces con la misma pregunta. Eres capaz de
amarme, o sea ¿amas al Señor tu Dios? Debemos recordar
que el amor de Dios es el Gran Mandamiento. Por eso,
amar la Persona de Cristo debe ser prioritario en nuestras
vidas.
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.
APRIL 10, 2016
¿QUE ES EL TIEMPO DE PASCUA?
El Tiempo Pascual comprende cincuenta días vividos y
celebrados como un solo día: "los cincuenta días que
median entre el domingo de la Resurrección hasta el
domingo de Pentecostés, se han de celebrar con alegría y
júbilo, como si se tratara de un solo y único día festivo,
como un gran domingo”.
NOVENA A LA VIRGEN DE LA MEDALLA MILAGROSA
Un camino hacia Dios de la mano de María. Todos los
Martes a las 7:30 PM en la Iglesia de San Bartolomé.
Rezada en español, con exposición del Santísimo
Sacramento.
GRUPO DE JUVENTUD DE SAN BARTOLOME
El grupo de Juventud de San Bartolomé se reunirá el 17
de
Abril de 5:45 a 7:45 afuera del gimnasio.
Tendremos un evento de ‘Ultimate Frisbee” y Pizzas
aprovechando el clima primaveral. Para mas informes
comunicarse por favor
con María Kaufmann.
[email protected]
ENCUENTROS MATRIMONIALES
Comiencen el Año Nuevo dándole a su matrimonio el
regalo de un Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial
Mundial. Así como las plantas necesitan agua y sol para
crecer, los matrimonios necesitan momentos de
reencuentro para renovar y hacer crecer su amor sin
importar los años que tengan de casados. El Fin de
Semana es una experiencia enriquecedora para todo
matrimonio.Las fechas de los próximos Fines de Semana
son el 21 y 22 de mayo de 2016. Para inscribirse o pedir
más información, llamar a Baltazar y Gloria Ortiz al 301879-4411 o a Fidel y Edis Granados al 301-252-2946.
EJERCICIOS ESPIRITUALES PARA HOMBRES
(Según el método de San Ignacio de Loyola). Predicados
por sacerdotes del INSTITUTO CRISTO REY de Argentina.
Ven a tu encuentro personal, íntimo y profundo, con
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Por 3 días meditarás en
recogimiento, silencio y oración, sobre las verdades de
nuestra fe, imprescindibles para tu salvación. El retiro
cuesta $185 por 3 dias, e incluye hospedaje y comida.
Fechas: del Viernes 22 (1:30 pm) hasta el Domingo 24 Abril
(5:00 pm) Informes a los teléfonos 301-525-4454 o 240-4412958 y en [email protected]
EL MINISTERIO DE COMPASIÓN DE SAN ESTEBAN
Los ministros de San Esteban 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]
EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO
Para mayor información, favor llamar al Diácono Julio al
teléfono 703-821-1654. [email protected]
LITURGIA DE LA PALABRA DE LOS NIÑOS
Para niños en Escuela Elemental, 5-10 años, Valeria
Conde, Coordinadora de la Liturgia. Está diseñada para
que los niños experimenten la Palaba de Dios durante la
Eucaristía en la misa dominical, de modo que puedan
entender las enseñanzas de Jesús, con una pedagogía
acorde a sus edades.
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
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]
REZO DEL SANTO ROSARIO
Domingos a las 5:30PM, antes de la Misa de las 6:00PM.
INFORMACION PARA EL BOLETIN
La fecha límite es el día domingo anterior a la publicación
del mismo.
Contactar a
Rafael Espinosa.
[email protected]
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
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