Holy Comforter—St. Cyprian Social Concerns Ministry
in support of the
John S. Mulholland Family Foundation & Catholic Charities
hosts the 4th Annual

Summer in the City Food Drive

Take home a shopping bag this weekend and fill it with food to support the needy parish
pantries in the city: St. Thomas More, St. Francis Xavier, St. Luke and Holy Name!
Please donate the following non-perishable food items (no glass containers, please):
Canned tuna or chicken
Hearty Soups
Canned Vegetables – Green Beans, Corn, Peas
Canned Fruit
Minute Meals: Mac ‘n Cheese, Canned Ravioli, Spaghetti O’s
Cereal: Cheerios or other non-sugary cereal

Pick up your paper bag on the weekend of July 15-16 and July 22-23 at all Masses.
RETURN the filled bag(s) to the church  NO LATER THAN Sunday, July 30^th.

Thank you for your generous support!

Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Parish

FAMILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017

“Hallelujah is the Highest Praise”
A Study of Soul Saving Songs!

Every Wednesday at 6:30pm
August 2 – 23, 2017

We will study the biblical roots and teachings of some of the well-known and lesser-known hymns of the Church. Many of them use biblical verses quite directly and other allude to biblical themes and passage. The fact that these are sung texts makes them especially inspiring! But sometimes, the fact that we sing these texts makes us less aware of their literary glory and meaning. This is because, when singing, our minds are often preoccupied with the melody. Taking time to focus especially on the literary meaning makes many people say, “Wow! I never knew I was singing such an inspiration text!”  Indeed many of them are beautiful poems and use wonderful imagery. 

In this course we will study hymns that cover topics such as trust, suffering victory, the end times, heaven, Jesus, the Church, and so forth. Here is the Word of God creatively and memorably set to music and poetry. You’ll be surprised at the beauty and genius hidden in the hymnal! Special sessions will be held for the youth so bring the entire family!

AUGUST 2nd – Hymns of Creation and Providence – Where we ponder the glory of God’s creation and his wonderful and providential care of us and all He has made.  

AUGUST 8th – Songs of Suffering and Testing, Salvation and Trust – Where we ponder the mystery and meaning of suffering, and how we should trust in God’s ultimate salvation for all who trust and believe.

AUGUST 16th – Hymns of Witness and Progress in Grace – Where we see modeled how to witness to God’s goodness and the power of grace to set us free.

AUGUST 23rd – Hymns of the Paschal Mystery (Cross and resurrection), Hymns of Eschatology (death, judgment, heaven and hell) – Where we ponder God’s saving love in a world that is passing away and a judgment day that is approaching.

Sessions will be held at:

Center City Public Charter School
1501 East Capitol Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003

Parking is available in the parking lot behind the school and on the street.  Please enter through the rear door located in the parking lot closest to 15th Street. There is a handicap ramp located in the front of the school to the left of the entrance.

For more information, please contact the rectory staff at 202-546-1885 or hcscstaff@hcscchurch.org.

PLEASE RSVP BY COMPLETING THE FOLLOWING ONLINE FORM!!

Proverbs 24 Community: Witness. Pray. Serve.

Rescue those being led away to death; intervene on behalf of those staggering toward slaughter.    Proverbs 24:11

The Proverbs 24 Community is a collaborative effort of several Catholic parishes in Washington, D.C. and was created in response to the opening of a new Planed Parenthood abortion facility in our neighborhood. We invite you to join us in prayer and witness. On designated Saturdays, you will be able to serve in one of three ways:
– Witness: Walk, pray, and give quiet witness outside the facility. We will transport you to the location.
– Pray: Pray in church in front of the Blessed Sacrament while others are at the clinic praying.
– Cook: Help prepare a meal for all participants to share at the end of the Witness event.

Stay tuned for our next witness event. When the date has been set, please visit www.Proverbs24.eventbrite.com if you are interested in coming and let us know!

Never done something like this before, or are you maybe a bit hesitant? Please prayerfully consider joining us! You are welcome to come and pray or help with the meal as a way to learn more about this community.

Please email P24community@gmail.com with any questions.

Click here for more information on the 100th anniversary of Fatima.

Join our Young Adult bible study — which meets every Monday evening at 8:00pm in the Rectory Basement. The age ranges from 21 years  to  mid-30’s. The bible study is facilitated by the Rev. Msgr. Charles Pope (Pastor).

Join us of Mass on Sunday evenings at 7pm – a brief Mass of the quiet evening hour

We invite you to begin using our new myParish App, offering great ways to be connected to our church:

• Messages – get informed about news and events
• Calendar – events and meetings at our parish
• Parish News
• Groups – keep up with the ministries that interest you
• Readings – Bible readings for the day at your fingertips
• Available for both Apple & Android Smartphones
• Many more features — see MyParish App website for details
• See the introductory videos below

Introduction Video to myParish App

myParish App Demo