Living with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist
Holy Comforter – Saint Cyprian Parish
Year of the Eucharist 2023-2024
Jesus is Here Right Now!
In this, the Year of the Holy Eucharist, our parish linked all our activities, retreats and functions to Jesus who is present with us in the Holy Eucharist. We prayed that these events would deepen our personal encounter with the Lord Jesus who is truly and really present in the Holy Liturgy and Eucharist. We also prayed that this focus would reinvigorate our devotion to Holy Mass and Eucharistic adoration, and to draw others to the realization that Jesus is here right now. We are grateful to all those parishioners who have collaborated on these events and provided the assistance and support that was needed.
Most of the events have occurred but we invite you to learn more about the Eucharistic Miracles, Saints and ther Eucharists and other teaching points at https://hcscchurch.org/holy-eucharist/
Prayer for the Year of the Eucharist
ANIMA CHRISTI
Soul of Christ, Sanctify me.
Body of Christ, Save me.
Blood of Christ, Inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, Wash me.
Passion of Christ, Strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, Hear me.
Within your wounds hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe, Defend me.
At the hour of my death, Call me
And bid me come to you
That with your saints I may praise you
For ever and ever.
Amen.
May the Heart of Jesus in the most Holy
Sacrament be praised, adored, and loved,
with grateful affection, at every moment
in all the tabernacles of the world,
even unto the end of time.
Pilgrimage to Ireland 2024
SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE!
Join the Parish of Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church and Msgr. Charles Pope on a 11-day pilgrimage to explore the traditions of our faith in beautiful churches, chapels ad shrines throughout the Emerald Isle from Nov. 4-14, 2024. Cost covers roundtrip air from Washington, DC, select hotels, breakfast & dinner on most days, comprehensive sightseeing with a professional English-speaking local guide, entrance fees, porterage, hotel taxes and service charges.
Questions: Contact Debbie Vanzego at 202-277-1823 or blkitalian@gmail.com.
Click here for details and information on Pilgrimage to Ireland 2024
Women’s Ministry Retreat 2024
Join the Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church Women’s Ministry
for a life changing experience!
Nov. 15-17, 2024
Bon Secours Retreat Center
Mariottsville, MD
God Cares “You can’t give what you don’t have”
Charlene Howard
Retreat Facilitator
Director of Spiritual Life
Archbishop Carroll High School (WDC)
TOTAL COST: $400 per person
Price includes private room, transportation to/from retreat center, meals and spiritual enrichments. A non-refundable deposit of $75 is due as soon as possible. Final payment is due by October 20, 2024.
For more information and to register:
Laura Stanton 301-326-9467
Bertha Colbert 301-567-9786
Robin Brooks 202-271-2940
Shirley Austin 202-368-7231
Wanda Ross 301-523-1017
Miriam Townsend-Edelen 301-219-7986
Linda Simpson 301-735-6432
Brenda Worthy 202-355-4075
Friday Holy Hour
Every Friday, our parish holds a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration in the Church.
This is a devotional tradition of spending an hour in Eucharistic adoration in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration is a sign of devotion to and worship of Jesus Christ, who we believe to be present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, under the appearance of the consecrated host. As a devotion, Eucharistic adoration and meditation are more than merely looking at the Blessed Host, but are believed to be a continuation of what was celebrated in the Eucharist.
The inspiration for the Holy Hour is Matthew 26:40. In the Gospel of Matthew, during the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion, Jesus spoke to his disciples, saying “My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me.” (Matthew 26:38) Returning to the disciples after prayer, he found them asleep and in Matthew 26:40 he asked Peter:
“So, could you men not keep watch with me for an hour?”.
All are welcome to come and spend time with the Lord in prayer. Bring your bible or other devotional prayers if you like.
A priest is available during the Holy Hour to hear confessions.
Resources: 12 Reasons to spend a holy hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament (Catholic News Agency)
myParish App for our Church
We invite you to use our 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
- Daily Mass
- Links to Msgr. Pope’s Homilies and Blog
- 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