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Friday Holy Hour

September 28, 2022 By admin

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)

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1357 East Capitol Street, S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
202.546.1885
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Rev. Msgr. Charles Pope, Pastor
Deacon James "JP" Flagg, II

Sacramental Information

Confessions are heard on Fridays from 6-7pm and 1/2 hour before each weekend Mass (except the Saturday 8am Mass). Confessions are also heard upon request - contact the rectory office to make a request.
Contact the rectory office at the number or email above for sick calls, funerals, weddings, baptisms and other sacramental needs.

Mass Schedule

WEEKENDS:
Saturday: 8:00am and 4:30pm (vigil)
Sunday: 8:00am; 9:30am; 11:00am and 7:00pm

WEEKDAYS:
Mon-Fri: 7:00am

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION:
Mass at 7:00am, 10:00am and 7:00pm

NOTE: All Masses are held in the main sanctuary

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