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Advent Family Day 2019

November 2, 2019 By admin

Sunday, November 24, 2019
1:00pm-3:00pm
Center City Public Charter School Cafeteria
15th & East Capitol Streets, WDC, 20003 – parking in rear of schoolJoin the parish family of Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church for an afternoon of food and fellowship to explore and learn about the Season of Advent with Fr. Brendan Glasgow (Parochial Vicar of St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill). Click here for Facilitator’s bio.

Special sessions for youth in grades kindergarten to 6th grade.
Lunch provided for those who RSVP.

The word “advent” (the arrival of an important person or thing) is derived from the Latin word “adventus,” which means “coming.” Advent officially begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on December 24. It marks the beginning of the Catholic Church’s calendar year. During Advent we anticipate (waiting and wanting) the coming of Jesus. It’s a time full of reflection, excitement, and hope. Come and learn how you and your family can prepare for the coming of Jesus.

Advent Family Day 2019 RSVP

Use this form to RSVP for the HCSC Advent Family Day on Nov. 24, 2019

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First Friday Holy Hour

June 21, 2019 By admin

Every Friday, our parish will hold 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.

Resources: 12 Reasons to spend a holy hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament (Catholic News Agency)

Young Adult Bible Study Mondays at 8pm

June 13, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Join our Young Adult bible study — which meets every Monday evening at 8:00pm in the rectory building (located to the right of the main Church). The age ranges from 21 years to mid-30’s. The bible study is facilitated by the Rev. Msgr. Charles Pope (Pastor). On holidays, please contact the rectory office at 202-546-1885 or hcscstaff@hcscchurch.org to make sure the bible study will be held.