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St. Raphael CatholiC ChuRCh

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ST. RAPHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

JULY 23, 2017

Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week Monday 6:30 AM 9:00 AM

July 24 Taylor John Smith (d) John Du Fief (d)

Tuesday 6:30 AM 9:00 AM

July 25 James Heartley (d) Julie Wessel (d)

Wednesday July 26 6:30 AM Andrew Chang (d) 9:00 AM Don Ryder (d) Thursday 6:30 AM 9:00 AM

July 27 Ryan W. Origaen (d) Phillip Scott (d)

Friday 6:30 AM 9:00 AM

July 28 Raymond Fazio (d) Andrew Garcia (d)

Saturday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

July 29 Oscar Escobar (d) Fr. Salah Greg Maier (d)

Sunday July 30 7:00 AM Msgr. Gatto Kenneth Alms (d) 8:30 AM Fr. Wells Miguel J. Martinez (d) 10:00 AM Fr. Salah Percic-Stare Families 11:30 AM Fr. Salah Madden Sheedy (d) 1:00 PM Fr. Wells Members of the Parish 6:00 PM Fr. Wells Theresa Novick (d) The Priest Mass Schedule is subject to change.

Prayer to St. Raphael Most glorious Prince, Archangel Raphael, be mindful of us and pray for us, here and in every place, to the son of God. O God, who gave your servant Tobias the holy archangel Raphael for a companion on his journey, grant that during our earthly pilgrimage we may always be protected by his watchful care and strengthened by his help. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Schedule for Confession: Tuesday, July 25 , 7:00 PM, Fr. Wells/Fr. Salah Saturday, July 29, 3:45-4:30 PM, Fr. Wells/Fr. Salah RCIA/RICA (Spanish RCIA): Non-Catholics or Catholics who have not received Eucharist and Confirmation, come and discover more about the Catholic Faith! Contact Linda Poindexter, 240-864-2543, Luis & Maruja Quezada, 301330-5982) for details. Any youth interested in becoming Catholic contact the Office of Religious Education, 301-7622143, ext. 124. Education: St. Raphael School: 301-762-2143—Mrs. Teri Dwyer, Principal Baptisms: Liam Eric Dunnigan July 9 Reagan Marie Walz July 15 Emily Elizabeth Walz July 15

St. Michael Prayer St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. See: http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/index.asp 1

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Monday July 24

Tuesday July 25

Wednesday July 26

Exposition, Novena, Benediction, 6:45 PM, Church

Thursday July 27

Friday July 28

Saturday July 29

Sunday July 30

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 9:00 AM Mass

Readings for the Week of July 23, 2017 Sunday Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 Monday Saint Sharbel Makhlúf, Priest Ex 14:5-18; Ex 15:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday Saint James, Apostle 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6; Mt 20:20-28 Wednesday Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-24, 25-26, 27-28;Mt 13:1-9 Thursday Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56;Mt 13:10-17 Friday Ex 24:3-8; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday Saint Martha Ex 24:3-8; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Jn 11:1927 or Lk 10:38-42 Sunday Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127128,129-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46

Budgeted weekly collection to meet expenses and obligations………………………………...$42,000.00 Offertory — 377 envelopes……………..$17,319.00 Loose………………………………………..$ 6,550.00 Faith Direct —358 donors .……………...$13,373.88 ($4,758.00)

Mary Crawford, Alicia Czorny, Bob Denny, father of Tammi Henneman, John Hacker, son of Ruth Hacker, Katherine Lanes Huelster, Bob Kelley, Finn McKeegan, grandson of Nancy Roan

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Please pray for souls of Antia (Maria) Sanchez and Nicholas Rocco Porreco. If you are on the mend and wish your name to be removed from our prayer list, please call the parish office and let us know. Names on this list are only included with permission of the individuals. They will remain on the list for one month, and can be repeated by calling the parish office.

To enroll in Faith Direct, direct debit program, visit www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely on line or complete an enrollment form. Our parish code is MD34.

Ministry to the Sick: The priests of the parish want very much to make sure that parishioners who are hospitalized or homebound receive pastoral care. We depend on the families and neighbors of parishioners to notify the parish office so we can bring you the sacraments. If you would like to receive Communion, a visit from Priest/Deacon or are going into the hospital please call the parish office. For immediate needs ask for one of the Priests.

Parish Council: Please feel free to contact a Parish Council member listed here to discuss your views, opinions, or concerns regarding our parish.

Larry Boesch—301-762-7134 Jane Coburn—240-328-3330

Bulletin notices are due in writing ON FRIDAY, THE WEEK BEFORE THE published date. Notices may be emailed to: [email protected]. Due to the debt, we will no longer produce bulletin inserts instead have it summarized and put in the bulletin.

The bulletin cover this week Michael Watson was installed as Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus, Mater Dei Council, on Saturday, July 8 after the 5PMMass. Congratulations to Michael and his family. 2

ST. RAPHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

JULY 23, 2017

Do you want to be a Catholic?? Have you been thinking that perhaps God is calling you to become a Catholic? Were you baptized a Catholic but have not received the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation? Have you been “away” from the Church and need to learn about what you have missed? Do you have questions about the Catholic Church?

We invite you to stay and pray the rosary after the 6:30 and 9:00 AM daily Masses.

Then RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) may be just the place for you. RCIA will be beginning on Sunday, September 24 with an introductory session and a chance to ask questions, in the Youth Center at 9:30 AM.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) for ages 4-10

There will also be a few Inquiry meetings prior to September 24th. Inquiry meeting times will be announced.

CLW is a celebration of the Liturgy of the Word, specifically prepared for children. No fee and no registration. CLW resumes Sept. 10 at 10:00, 11:30, and 1:00 Mass.

If you are interested in the Inquiry meetings or in RCIA, please contact Linda Poindexter at lpoindexter@ straphaels.org or Deacon Jose Carbonell at jrcarbon@ comcast.net or leave a message at 240-864-2543.

Faith Formation for Parents We are delighted to announce that our popular Stay and Pray program will be offered on Sunday nights (as well as Monday nights) beginning in midSeptember.

Practicing Catholics who for some reason have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation may receive it at the Cathedral of St. Matthew on or about Pentecost Sunday 2018. There will be an announcement in the Bulletin during the Season of Lent about preparation for this sacrament. Those who wish to are welcome to come to RCIA if they would like.

Making Music Little Angels for ages 0-5 Children learn about Jesus and about God’s love while participating in an interactive program with song, dance, instruments, parachute play and more. Sessions will resume on Friday mornings in mid-September.

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for July

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Lapsed Christians: That our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith may rediscover, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, the merciful closeness of the Lord and the beauty of the Christian life.

Please pray for those serving in our armed forces and for those families who have suffered loss.

Cpt Paul D Galvin E-3/HN Colleen Gardella Robert Garret, US Army MP Specialist Thomas Kimelblatt Jake Klosowski, USNA LT Nicholas Kutchak, USN Captain Frank Lowery, USN Ed Mackey USMC Commander Mike McNally, USN Col. Ivan Monclova LTJG Zachary Poindexter, USN LT Paul Schauppner, USN LT James Sheets (USN) Cadet Andrew Valentine USMA Captain Mary White LT Kenneth Yale, USAF Changes: e-mail [email protected]

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JULY 23, 2017 Volunteer needed: The RFL Committee is seeking a person to serve as the co-chairperson for the next academic year. We are looking to focus on activities that strive to uphold the dignity of life in all of its stages. To learn more about the position, call Sandy Shamburek at 240-864-2514.

Social Responsibility and Outreach (SRO) Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514 Vincentian reflection: Today’s familiar Gospel reading is the parable of the sowing of the seed. In our daily round, we face good times and bad, successes and failures just as did the seed planted in various planting conditions. As human beings we are imperfect. We are aware of the times when we fall short of the Gospel values. Yet we also are a people of faith who know that the paschal mystery results in the resurrection and new life. Such insight leads us to repentance and permits us to trust in God’s mercy and loving kindness. St. Vincent de Paul knew this all too well as he served the poor as he stated: “We ought to have confidence in God that he will look after us since we know for certain that as long as we are grounded in that sort of love and trust we will be always under the protection of God in heaven, we will remain unaffected by evil and never lack what we need even when everything we possess seems headed for disaster.” (McKenna, Praying with Vincent, p.47) It is this trust in God’s providence that provides the St. Raphael Conference with the courage to continue to serve those in need.

Coalition Voices: As a new forum originating from Maryland Against Physician Assisted Suicide, Coalition Voices features current thoughts and personal stories from its members in the fight to defeat passage of legislation that legitimizes PAS in our state. To read up on the current efforts to stop the passage of PAS in Maryland, visit: http:// stopassistedsuicidemd.org/news/. If you are a healthcare professional and want to support this new coalition, visit: http://stopassistedsuicidemd.org/join-healthcare-coalition/ . Saving Lives ~ Supporting Families: The Shady Grove Pregnancy Center is in need of volunteers with a heart for women experiencing crisis pregnancies. Looking to train day-time volunteers who want to become pregnancy counselors. Training consists of 8 classes held Monday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Dates: July 27, 31; August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, and 21. For details call Jackie Stippich, Executive Director at 301-963-6223. Just one person can make all the difference in the life of a woman in crisis.

D. C. hungers: Did you know that Washington, DC has one of the highest food insecurity rates in the nation while being one of the top most expensive places in which to live? The working poor simply cannot make it without the help of groups like the John S. Mulholland Family Foundation, which sponsors three inner city food pantries. Our parish will support their 4th Annual “Summer in the City” Campaign next month. Please pick up a shopping bag after Mass next weekend and return it with the items printed on the bag during our regularly scheduled August food collection. Thank you for your generosity!

Pro-Life booth needs volunteers: Right to Life Montgomery County will once again be sponsoring a booth at the Montgomery County Fair during August 11-19. To volunteer, call Mr. Tharpa Roberts at 301-962-5611 or email him at [email protected].

Youth Ministry Annie McHugh, 240-864-2519

Christmas in July: It is not too late to drop off toiletry items shown in the clear boxes located in the vestibule. We will continue to collect these items throughout the month of July. Drop off your donations between 10 AM and 4:30 PM in the parish office. Thank you for your generosity.

High School Youth Slip ‘n’ Slide Kickball – July 23 It’s kickball with a twist! The bases are baby pools and the run from third to home is a slip ‘n’ slide. All high school teens are invited to come to Youth Group ready to run around and get wet on July 23 from 7-9PM. We’ll have pizza and then go to field across the street for the Youth Group favorite…Slip ‘n’ Slide Kickball!

A call to eliminate nuclear weapons globally: A joint declaration between all U.S. and European Catholic bishops issued on July 6 emphasizes the Church’s position: “The indiscriminate and disproportionate nature of nuclear weapons, compel the world to move beyond nuclear deterrence. We call upon the United States and European nations to work with other nations to map out a credible, verifiable and enforceable strategy for the total elimination of nuclear weapons.” For the full text of the joint declaration go to www.usccb.org, or use google. Let us never stop praying for peace.

Board Game Bonanza – July 30 Youth Group Core Team member, Matt, is a board game enthusiast who planned the Board Game Bonanza for Youth Group on July 30. We’ll have games ranging from strategy to ridiculous from 7-9:30PM in the Youth Center. All high school teens are welcome to join us for dinner and game night! Young Adult Ministry Faith Extended All college-age young adults are invited to “Faith Extended” to read and discuss C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters. The group meets from 7:00-8:30PM in the Upper Room on Sunday nights. Drop ins are welcome!

“My son, take care of your father when he is old; grieve him not as long as he lives.” (Sir 3:12) 7

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Confirmation Formal preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation generally encompasses 7th and 8th grades, though preparation can also be completed during high school. Candidates need to attend religious education classes or Catholic school; they also complete a number of requirements over a two-year period. Confirmation I and Confirmation II students and their parents need to attend our evening meeting on Wednesday, September 27, or Tuesday, October 3.

Religious Education Mary Beaudoin, 301-762-2143, ext. 124 Religious Education – Register Now! St. Raphael Religious Education (SRRE) offers faith formation sessions for children ages 3 to 18. Each year of faith formation builds on the previous year, so children and teens should attend every year. SRRE sessions will begin September 17. We look forward to having all our SRRE children and teens back with us. And we are eager to welcome any new families! SRR registration is open through August 15. Please be sure to register before that time. Late registration will open later, but a late fee will be charged. Find the SRRE registration link at www.straphaels.org/religious-education. Please have your parish envelope number to begin registration. (Families without an envelope number will need to contact our office.) Let Juliana or Mary know if you have any questions. We are here to assist you. Program Schedule: Sunday morning at 10:00-11:00 for 3 year old, 4 year old, kindergarten Sunday morning 11:30-12:30 for 3 year old, 4 year old, kindergarten Sunday night at 7:05-8:20 for grades 3 through 8 (+ youth group for high schoolers) Monday afternoon at 4:30-5:45 for grades 1 through 6 + Special Needs Monday night at 7:00-8:15 for grades 1 through 8 + high school Tuesday afternoon at 4:30-5:45 for grades 1 through 8 Please note that all of these sessions are dependent on volunteer catechists coming forward to receive training and to serve in catechetical ministry mid-September through midMay. Tuition Schedule through August 15:  One Student $125.00  Two Students $200.00  Three or more $250.00

An Invitation to the Ministry of Catechesis SRRE catechists make time each week to reflect on God’s presence in Scripture and Catholic Tradition. While mentoring young Catholics these catechists discover God’s love sown in the wheat and weeds of life. Contact Mary Beaudoin to find out more about the faith-enriching ministry of catechesis. Special Needs Religious Education St. Raphael has an active Special Needs Ministry that strives to provide religious education to students of all abilities. Our Special Needs Religious Education program is unique in that we provide weekly sessions that offer children, teens, and young adults, no matter what challenges they may face, an opportunity to grow in their faith along with their peers. If you know of a family who does not attend Mass or does not bring their child with a disability to Mass due to fears about their behavior, etc., please have them contact us. We want them to come and we want to help! Also, we are seeking people with a background in special needs education to become part of our ministry. For more information about this joyful and enriching program, please contact Maria Harrington at [email protected]. From Mass to Mission – We All Participate at Mass Over the past year our SRRE students in grades 2-7 came together once a month for a lesson on the Mass. We wanted to share with the whole parish what was covered in those lessons, in the hope that the entire St. Raphael Parish community might grow in understanding and love for the Eucharist.

Sacramental Activities Fee:  $75.00 for children receiving First Eucharist in 2018  $125.00 for children ($150 for high schoolers) receiving Confirmation in 2018 (includes Confirmation Retreat)

When we gather for Mass, we are not an audience, watching the priest and ministers “do” the Mass. It is what we all do together. Each person has a special part in that holy work. You are part of the Mass when you sing, listen, say the responses, and pray. When everyone in church puts their voices together, it makes one big sound of God’s people praying. Just like your sports team or group needs you to be at its best, your Church community needs your voice at mass.1

The easiest way to pay is through Faith Direct. (See Quick Links on the Home page. Use the On-Line Giving - One Time Gift link to pay Religious Education tuition and Religious Education sacramental fee.) You can also write a check (payable to St. Raphael RE) and bring or send it to our office. Please put your child’s name on the memo line of your Faith Direct payment or your check. If you need tuition assistance or a payment plan, please contact us. We will be happy to work something out with you. Preparation for Sacraments The SRRE office oversees and coordinates sacrament preparation for all children ages 7-18. This includes Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, and Eucharist. Please contact Mary Beaudoin for information.

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Reprinted from From Mass to Mission: Understanding the Mass and Its Significance for Our Christian Life by Joyce Donahue © 2016 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications 1800 933-1800. www.LTP.org. All rights reserved. Used with permission. 8

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JULY 23, 2017

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SPECIAL SUMMER STUDIES

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LAUDATO SI - Pope Francis On Care for our Common Home Gather a group and use this discussion guide: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-anddignity/environment/upload/laudato-si-discussion-guide.pdf

Let them (the wheat and the weeds) grow together until harvest. Matt 13:30

Living as Missionary Disciples – What is the new evangelization? This free electronic book says it all. Just click to turn the page. http://ccc.usccb.org/flipbooks/living-as-missionary-disciples/ index.html#8

DID YOU KNOW? The U.S. Catholic Bishops list 6 Dimensions of Adult Faith Formation in their Pastoral Plan for the United States: Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us. The 6 dimensions are: Knowledge of the Faith, Liturgical Life, Moral Formation, Prayer, Communal Life, Missionary Spirit MISSIONARY SPIRIT – GOALS  Cultivate an evangelizing spirit among the faithful as integral to their baptismal calling, the Church's nature and mission, and the Catholic way of life.  Respond to God's call and develop a personal apostolate in family, Church, and society.  Enable each other to speak about Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching as well as their own experience of faith.  Explore and promote applications of Church teaching on personal and social morality. ü Understand the importance of serving those in need, promoting the common good, and working for the transformation of society through personal and social action.  Appreciate the value of interreligious dialogue and contacts, and promote the Church's mission ad gentes in the local and universal Church.

3) Young Adults: Give your input for the 2018 Synod. Fill in this Vatican Survey: http://youth.synod2018.va/content/synod2018/it.html 4) FORMED Our parish subscription to FORMED has been renewed! This is an online AFF platform. The good news is: You can access any of their programs (very basic) on your computer for FREE. Here's how: 1. Log on to: https://formed.org/ 2. Under the picture you will see three words. Click on REGISTER 3) Type in the parish code and your email. The Parish CODE is VCCHCY Enjoy! BOOKS AND LINKS The Marian Option: God’s Solution to a Civilization in Crisis by Carrie Gress, 2017. Elizabeth Ann Seton by Anne Merwin, 2015 (Saints by Our Side series) The Bible Blueprint by Joe Paprocki, 2009. The Believing Scientist by Stephen M. Barr, 2016 The Joy of Believing by the Most Rev. William Lori, 2017 Catholic News Service (from the USCCB) http://www.catholicnews.com/ Strangers in a Strange Land: Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World by Charles J. Chaput, 2017.

SUGGESTED ACTION STEP: See: The CCC #’s 84, 86-87 http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/ p2.htm

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