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St. Michael the Archangel
Catholic Community
Joint Base Anacostia Bolling
Washington, DC
202-767-5900 http://jbabchapel.wordpress.com/
December 10th-11th, 2016
Catholic Priest: Fr. Larry Smith, S. J.
Tuesday-Thursday 0630-1530, Saturday1000-1800
202-404-2587; [email protected]
RE Coordinator: Mrs. Lynn Wolfkill Parish Coordinator: Mrs. Ivette Guadalupe
Tuesday, Wednesday Tuesday - Thursday 0900-1400
Thursday 0730-1300 Saturday 1530-1830, Sunday 0900-1130
202-404-6993; [email protected] 202-765-6062; [email protected]
Adult’s: U.S. Hurricane Relief Efforts Children’s: Heifer International
If this is your first time with us please complete a registration form. Sponsor letters for those
wishing to be Godparents at other installations or parishes can be issued only to those who are
registered and in good standing with the Military Archdiocese. Our Baptism class is held every last
Saturday of the month at 1530 call Mrs. Guadalupe for more information.
ICE Comment: https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm
BULLETIN: Please send items to be included in the next bulletin no later than 1600 on Tuesdays
Date Attendance Offering
Saturday 50 $938.00
Sunday 175 $1,156.32
Children’s Church --- $35.00
Designated Offering- Dec.17-18 --- ---
Total 225 $2,129.32
DESIGNATED OFFERING: December 17-18
Mission StatementThe mission of St. Michael the
Archangel Catholic Community is to
be a Catholic community centered on
Christ, extending the ministry of the
Archdiocese for the Military Services.
We build God’s Kingdom through
evangelization, education, worship
and service.
All are welcome!
PASTORAL STAFF
No daily Mass on Wednesday, Dec. 14th
The JBAB Chapel Center will be closed for an official event on Wednesday, December 14th
from 1100 to 1600
There will be no daily Mass at 1130 on that day.
HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER
Universal: End to Child-Soldiers That the scandal of child-soldiers may be eliminated the world over. Evangelization: Europe That the peoples of Europe may rediscover the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Gospel which gives joy and hope to life.
To read the reflections go to: http://apostleshipofprayer.org
WHAT DID FR. LARRY SAY? “Not by appearance shall he judge, nor by hearsay shall he decide, but he shall judge the poor with justice, and decide aright for the land’s afflicted.” These words of the Prophet Isaiah remind us that during this holy season of Advent and Christmas, we are all called to the same mission as every Catholic, every Christian, since the coming of Jesus into the world. We are called to proclaim that we can’t earn
God’s love. It’s gift. It’s unconditional; and that’s Good News! As St. Paul wrote to the Romans: “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.” In today’s world with all its’ divisions in society, religion, and politics, to just name a few, how do I follow what Paul taught; which is what Jesus taught? In his Apostolic Exhortation of just a few years ago, called “Evangelii Gaudium”, Pope Francis said the following: “Christians have the duty to proclaim the Gospel without excluding anyone. Instead of seeming to impose new obligations, they should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a horizon of beauty and who invite others to a delicious banquet. It is not by proselytizing that the Church grows, but by attraction.” In other words, when others look at us, you and me, what do they see and hear: an invitation to a banquet filled with joy, or an invitation to a courtroom, where they’re judged as to their worthiness to be one of us? Something for all of us to think and pray about during Advent.
FR. Larry Smith S.J.
Warriors to Lourdes The 2017 Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage for Non-Wounded, Wounded, Ill or Injured Military Personnel during the 59th Annual International Military Pilgrimage (PMI) will take place May 16-23, 2017. The theme for the 59th PMI is Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace). The pilgrimage, sponsored by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and the Knights of Columbus, is the latest event in a long history of both organizations’ involvement in Lourdes and service to the military. For more information, visit www.warriorstolourdes.com
To be eligible for this pilgrimage, non-wounded, wounded, ill or injured military personnel applicants must be either serving on active duty or recently separated (post-9/11 era) from the United States Armed Forces. Applicants should be spiritually motivated to participate as a pilgrim.
The Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose has been a Knights of Columbus tradition for 56 years. In 1960, groups of Columbian Squires in Mexico, Canada and the United States decided to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, by carrying a rose across North America from Canada to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico. In 2001 Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, at the 119th Supreme Council Meeting in Toronto, addressed the effort in culture of life terms, referring to the Our Lady of Guadalupe - One Life, One Rose Program. He urged that it be expanded to every North American jurisdiction. Today six Silver Roses travel through North America exemplifying Knights of Columbus devotion to Our Lady and commitment to the Culture of Life.
In recent years the program has expanded from three to six silver roses traveling the western, central, and eastern corridors of North America, with Knights of Columbus from Canada to Mexico carrying the roses from destination to destination, and finally to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico.
Every stop along the route of the Silver Rose Pilgrimage is an occasion for prayer and spiritual renewal centered on the rosary. English, French and Spanish booklets containing recommended prayers, scripture readings and a litany accompany the Silver Rose.
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION Come and spend time with our Lord
Eucharistic Adoration
In the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Monday-Thursday
From 0745 – 2000
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
During Chapel Operational Hours
THE HOLY ROSARY
The Knights of
Columbus invites YOU
to pray The Holy Rosary
The Blessed Sacrament
Chapel at 0900
CHOIR PRACTICE Come and Praise Our Lord
Become part of the
St. Michael’s Choir
Rehearsals
Saturday: 1600
Sunday: 0800 & 1100
Children’s Choir Rehearsals: Sunday
Choir Director: Ms. Victoria Williams
804-921-0752 - [email protected]
RECONCILIATION
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Appointments by Phone or E-mail
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Any Time but no later than
30 minutes before Mass.
Walk -ins are welcome, if time permits,
depending on Fr. Larry’s availability.
BAPTISM CLASS
Our Baptism Class for the month of
December is Saturday 17th
at 1530
Chapel Center’s Conference Room
Please contact Mrs. Ivette Guadalupe
our Parish coordinator if you have any
questions about getting your child
baptized or need to take the class.
Godparents are also required to take
the class here or in their home Parish.
Call to have your name placed on the
list at least a week in advance of the
scheduled class date.
Do your children need or would you like to
celebrate the canonization of St. Teresa of Calcutta by helping the
Missionaries of Charity? The Sisters operate a soup kitchen and home
for unwed mothers on Wheeler Rd. in SE DC six days a week (every
day except Thursday) and can always use "additional laborers for the
harvest". For more information on ways to support the Sisters,
Please contact Mary Goodwin
Calling all Middle and High School Students! The Catholic Youth will be sorting the Angel Tree gifts and having our annual
Christmas Party on Sunday, December 11th from 5-7 in the activity room. A pizza dinner will be provided. If you would like to
participate in a small gift exchange as part of the party, please bring a wrapped gift costing no more than $5. For more
information or to sign up, see the sign-up sheet at the back of the chapel or contact Christine and Lee Nickel (703) 732-6824 or
The Next CWOC meeting will be held here in the Conference
room on January 14th
starting at 0900
Come and join us for a time of good fellowship and prayer
We hope you can make it…
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Because of Christmas Day
Thank you
Lynn
There will be two practices for this pageant. The practices will take place right after the RE classes on Sunday.
will be on the 4th
of Dec after RE and on the 18th also after RE.
Thank you, Lynn
Confirmation Class
Note:
Helping with the sorting of the Angel
tree gifts, this Sunday the 11th, is an
opportunity to get some of your
Community hours needed your
Confirmation Sacrament.
For more information, and to have your
hours recorded please talk to
Mrs. Nickel or Mrs. Guadalupe.
MINISTRY COORDINATORS
Pastoral Council: Mr. Edward mays – 202-239-8432
Choir Director: Ms. Victoria Williams- 804-921-0752
Ushers: Mr. Ed Scott – 301- 839-5198
Lectors: Mrs. Mary Goodwin – 703- 339-4588
EMHC: Mr. Lee Joyner – 757-630-3299
Altar Servers: Mr. Tony Poblete -301-535-9063
Adult Faith Formation: OPEN
Children’s Church: Mrs. Luba Munter703-339-6483
Prayer Line: Mrs. Mary Goodwin - 703- 339-4588
Home Educators: Mrs. Maggie Ham – 719 482-8617
Catholic women (CWOC): Mrs. Femi O’Grady – 703-946-0740
Youth Group: Mrs. Christine Nickel – 301- 459-5607
Meet & Greet: OPEN
Knights of Columbus: Mr. Fred Armstrong – 202- 316-4795
Members at large: Mrs. Marliz Rodriguez –N/A
Mrs. Beth Sylvester – 813-468-2582
Mr. Jason Saglimbene - 443-975-1206
Our Next Council Meeting will be held on: Saturday January14 h
From 1400-1600
Chapel Center Activity Room
MASS HOURS CHAPEL CENTER
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
&
THURSDAY:
1130
FRIDAY:
0700
SATURDAY
1700
MEET & GREET
1830
SUNDAY
0930
MEET & GREET
1030
We want to take the opportunity to thank all of our parishioners that
supported this project, by donating sups, bread, salads, and more.
Also for all of you that came and helped set up, served, mingled and clean up before, during and after
the event.
It was a great success
Prayer Seeds
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7
We have collected
640 box tops
Keep them coming .
COMING UP IN DECEMBER
December 3rd
Chapel Decorating Day at 1130-1500 (light Lunch)
December 6th
“SOULFOOD” Project at Chapel 2 Annex at 1815-2030
December 8th
Holy day of obligation Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary,
December 8th
Home Educators meeting at Chapel 2 Annex
December 9th
Home Educators Christmas Gathering at Chapel Center
December 10th
CWOC Meeting at Chapel Center 0900
December 11th
JBAB CHRISTMAS CANTATA at 1200
December 11th
Youth Group sorting Angel Tree Gifts at 1700
December 17th
Baptism Class 1530
December 17th
- 18th
Designated Offering
December 17th
Wreaths Across America/Cheltenham- Departure @ 1100
December 17th
Knights of Columbus at 1800
December 18th
Children’s Pageant at the Missionary of Charity @ 1500
December 24th
Christmas Eve Mass Caroling at 1600-1700
December 24th
December 25th
December 25th
NO RE / NO Children’s Choir Practice
December 31st New Year’s Eve Mass at 1700
January 1st Day of obligation Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother
of God,
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America will take place on December 17th 2016.
The JBAB Chapel Community will leave by bus for Cheltenham Cemetery at 11:00 am
and return to the chapel by 2:00 pm. A bag lunch will be served. There is a sign-up sheet in the
back of the main chapel, we will need a head count for the bus and lunch.
Please come out and join us in honoring our
military men and women. Thank you,
Lynn Wolfkill
Saint Michael’s Children’s Choir Ministry
Children interested in joining the
Saint Michael’s Choir Ministry Please get in touch with our Choir
Director Ms. Victoria Williams before or
after Mass.
This ministry is of great importance for the Celebrations of
the Mass.
