Join us in celebration of the Feast Day of our Patron Saint Cyprian of Carthage

Although the actual feast day is September 16th, our parish will celebrate with liturgy on Sunday, September 15th at 10:00AM.  Please note that the 8:00AM, 9:30AM and 11:00AM Masses will not be held that day. The 4:30PM Mass on Saturday and 7:00PM on Sunday will still be celebrated.

We will also host a reception outside on the church grounds following the 10AM Mass with food for the entire family. You are welcome to wear RED in remembrance of Saint Cyprian’s matyrdom.

Our guest celebrant and homilist is Rev. Msgr. Eddie Tolentino who is the Pastor at Saint Michael the Archangel Church in Silver Spring, MD, and was the former Pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian.

This year we set our focus on the “Biblical Basics of the Greatest Story Ever Told”. The Scriptures teach us why and how we exist, what happened to us in Original Sin and How God, in his great mercy, has redeemed us and called us back to Him in newness of life. This will be a whole-parish catechesis, led by our pastor, in three stages: Our Fall, Our Redemption and Our Life of Grace.

Words from a keynote song titled Just a Little Talk with Jesus helps us to understand.:

• • • • • OUR FALL– I once was lost in Sin,
        • OUR REDEPMTION – But Jesus took me in,
        • OUR GRACE – And then a little Light from Heaven Filled my Soul.

Yes, Just a little talk with Jesus made me whole!

Click this link for a series of biographical writings on Saint Cyprian: https://hcscchurch.org/the-life-of-saint-cyprian/

(We recommend ALL children who are not in Catholic school enroll in religious education class.)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to offer our Catholic education catechism classes from 9:30AM-10:45AM every Sunday (except July-August) at the school building (15^th & East Capitol Sts, SE – enter thru parking lot in rear). These classes are for youth in pre-K through 12^th grade and are required for those preparing to receive their sacraments (First Communion, Reconciliation (Penance) and Confirmation). Sunday school begins on Sept. 29th! Please register your youth before that date if possible.

If you are interested, complete the FILLABLE registration form below, print or save a copy and drop off at the rectory office; email to mre@hcscchurch.org, or mail to the church address (ATTN: Shirley Austin) on our home page.

We also invite you to participate in our Adult Sunday School Program that is led by our clergy and is held at the same time as your child’s class so that it is convenient for all. We had great participation in the past and want to continue this year so that our parents can learn about their faith along with their children. 

Our Sunday school teachers are outstanding in their support and dedication in answering God’s call to serve the people of God, especially our children. We look forward to another fruitful year of learning the word of God. Thank you to the parents who supply nourishment for our families. We invite all our parents to assist with this very important part of our program. Like Christ, we must not only feed the soul we must also feed the body. Let us know if you are able to assist with the snack and coffee service during Sunday school.

If you have questions regarding our Sunday school program, contact Shirley Austin at 202-368-7231 or mre@hcscchurch.org.   

Mrs. Shirley Austin
Minister of Religious Education
Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Catholic Church
202-368-7231 (cell) ◊  mre@hcscchurch.org

Sunday School Registration Form 2024-25_FILLABLE

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.

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

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

https://vimeo.com/151174113