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| PASTORAL REFLECTION Sister Rosemaron Rynn, IHM |
Jesus in His invitation for us to follow Him is expecting our commitment and loyalty and in return He guides us through all the happenings of our lives and helps us accomplish great things in His name. Unlike the builder of the tower or the King going into battle we are able to complete the task and be faithfully rewarded because we are true disciples and not just followers in a crowd. |
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LITTLE FLOWER CONCERT SERIES presents |
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| RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you interested in becoming a member of our great Catholic Faith? Do you know anyone who may be interested in learning more about becoming a Catholic? Our Parish Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Process (RCIA) meets through a combination of virtual and in-person discussions on Thursday evenings, beginning on September 15. For more information, please contact Deacon Don Longano at deacondonlongano@gmail.com |
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| OUR ALTAR SERVERS ARE BACK Our current servers are being called back to duty, and new servers (rising 4th graders and older) are being recruited. Refresher training will be held for the veterans, the details to be announced. Training for new servers will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:15 pm in the church, beginning on 12 September. There will be four or five sessions, depending on the need. Families of new servers should contact Father Stuart at stuartg@adw.org so that we will know how many to expect. We are delighted to welcome our older servers back after two and a half years, and to welcome our new volunteers. |
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| Women's Ministry Program Resuming this Fall Theme: Growing in Discipleship All women of the parish invited to join us for our weekly gatherings on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30am in the convent basement classroom beginning September 13th. |
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This year we will read, reflect and share our insights on two books - "Catholic Discipleship" and "The Jesus Women". Other resources will also be offered. We will continue to share Reflections on the upcoming Sunday Gospel. Come and Join Us! Contact Sr. Ann Parker IHM, Facilitator for further information. srannihm@outlook.com |
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High School M.A.S.H. (Mass And Social Hour) continues weekly! Parish teens are invited to gather this Sunday, Sept 4, from 6-7 pm at the Rectory Meeting Room. We'll celebrate Mass together, have a light dinner, and socialize. All high school age parishioners are welcome. Enter through the basement door on the right side of the rectory. If possible, please reply so we can plan for food (but know you're still welcome even if you forget to reply!) Looking ahead: Sept. 11 - Bonfire, Sept 18 - Activity, Sept 25 - Service We'd love to have some young adults willing to join us occasionally for meetings or activities. Please connect with Fr. Tom or Linda by clicking below. |
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| | 2022 ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE Our parish currently stands at 70% of our 2022 Annual Appeal goal. If you haven't yet made your gift, please prayerfully consider doing so today by clicking below or by picking up a brochure in the vestibule. Not only will you help us reach our parish goal, but more importantly, you will support more than 70 ministries vital to the life of our local Church, including the tuition cost for our many seminarians. Thank you for your continuing support! |
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| 2022-23 CCD NEW SCHOOL YEAR Classes begin next Sunday, September 11 at 10:15 am for K-5 and Wednesday, September 14 at 7:45 pm for Grades 6-8. All Religious Ed families are invited to join us for our opening liturgy next Sunday, September 11 at 9 am.
LAST CALL for registration, please register today by clicking below. |
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Troop 15, Little Flower's Boy Scout Troop (ages 11-17) will hold its first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 12 at 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Join us to learn more! Contact: Noreen Paul at ncpaul8800@hotmail.com |
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There are two ways to donate: - Bring non-perishable items to the rear of the church the first weekend of the month. The next collection is this weekend, September 3-4.
- Make a secure online donation to purchase Giant gift cards HERE.
The donations will be distributed to area food banks, where the need is great. Thank you! |
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| | PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED – Please pray for the repose of the souls of Joan Bader, Lawrence Bou, Michael Bradshaw, Bret Brown, Mary Brown, Dr. Robert Dietrich, Cecilia Duke, Don Freeman, Ed and Helen Ann Hanner, Griffin Holland, Kathleen Houlding, Warren P. Howe, Elizabeth Hunton, Hal Hunton, Carlos Jingco, Sargent Caldwell Karch, Mary Lynn Lawler, Gere Lynch, Norbert Max, Richard McBride, Carrie McGreal, Barry Nace, Terry Radigan, Richard Skoff, Mark Uhar, Robert Walsh. FOR THE SICK – Please pray for the sick members of our parish and for all who are in need. Keep these and all the intentions of our parish in your prayers. |
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| | STEWARDSHIP Poor Box – Donations in September will go to the Missionaries of Charity. Their ministries include the Gift of Peace (a home in northeast Washington for the homeless and terminally ill) and the Queen of Peace Shelter in Southeast DC (a home for unwed mothers, a soup kitchen and an after-school program for children.) They also have a contemplative convent at St. Teresa's parish. God doesn't require us to succeed, He only requires that we try. (St. Teresa of Calcutta, founder of the Missionaries of Charity) |
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| September is Make Up Month - During the summer months, when our fellow parishioners were traveling, the weekly Offertory collections dropped. Unfortunately, the church's regular operating expenses remained constant. If you missed contributions, making them up now would be greatly appreciated. Saints as Model Stewards - On Thursday of next week the Church commemorates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On separate days during the past month we have also celebrated her Assumption and Queenship, as the Church honors the woman who was singled out to mother our Lord and, as a result, giving us perhaps the most stunning example of stewardship, by her loving nurturing of Jesus. Those who feel that we Catholics honor Mary inordinately simply have not sufficiently reflected on her role in human history. One author asked rhetorically whether, when we meet Jesus face-to-face, He will accuse us of honoring his mother too much! As we reflect on the rosary's mysteries, we are reminded of Mary's presence at key events in Jesus' life. Daughter of God, mother of Christ, spouse of the Holy Spirit, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Friday is the memorial of St. Peter Claver (d. 1654), the Spanish Jesuit who went to Colombia where for 40 years he ministered to the medical and spiritual needs of slaves, baptizing over 300,000 of them. Inspired by St. Peter Claver's life, may we too heed Christ's words: Whatever you do for the least of my brethren, you do for Me. (Mt 25:40) May the goodness of the Lord be upon us, and give success to the work of our hands. (Psalm 90:17) On the eve of Labor Day, this psalmist helps us put in perspective our labors. Lord …by doing the work you have entrusted to us, may we sustain our life on earth and build up your kingdom in faith. As Christian stewards of the time and talent that God has given us, we should, as Sts. Terese of Lisieux and Jose Maria de Escriva taught, sanctify our work – even ordinary chores. Ideally, we should remind ourselves throughout the day of the ultimate purpose of our labors. In practice however we get so caught up in the nitty-gritty of everyday living that we don't. With this realization, why not start each day with the following dedication: Lord Jesus, I offer you all my prayers, works and sufferings of this day. |
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