Twinned with Notre Dame d’Altagrace Parish, Cap Haitien, Haiti

Rev. Gary R. Studniewski: Pastor

——— SUNDAY MASS Saturday 5pm;

Sunday 9am, 11am (ASL), 5pm

HOLY HOUR Monday–Wednesday 6-7pm

COFFEE HOUR

Join us for coffee & donuts in the parish hall after the 9am & 11am Masses

OUR DOORS ARE OPEN

7am-7pm, Monday-Friday, and before and after Mass every weekend. Church & Hall are accessible

via elevator Gluten-free Hosts and

Hearing Assist devices available: Please request before Mass

MASS ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

8am only; No Confessions or Holy Hour

MASS ON HOLY DAYS No Vigil Mass, 7am, 12:15pm, 6:30pm;

(Except Christmas & January 1)

313 2nd Street SE Washington DC 20003 | Capitol South Metro T: 202.547.1430 | www.saintpetersdc.org | facebook.com/SaintPetersDC

Most Holy Trinity

May 27, 2018

OUR PARISH MISSION:

To be a tangible manifestation of Christ living in the community

DAILY MASS & CONFESSION TIMES Monday: No Mass or Confession | Tuesday - Friday: Mass at 7am and 12:10pm

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: Confessions 11:30am-12pm | Wednesday: Confessions 6:00pm-6:30pm

Welcome to St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill! No matter how long you’re planning to be in the neighborhood, we hope you’ll consider this your home parish. If you are a parishioner at St. Peter’s and have recently moved or need to update any of your contact information, please call the office

at (202) 547-1430 or visit our website: www.saintpetersdc.org/home/register

Registration and regular attendance at Mass are required to receive letters of permission for marriage, baptism, or confirmation. Register online, or stop by the Rectory weekdays 9am-12pm, 1-5pm.

SUN: The Most Holy Trinity Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 [12b]/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20 MON: Memorial Day 1 Pt 1:3-9/Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 10:17-27 TUE: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Mk 10:28 -31 WED: 1 Pt 1:18-25/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/ Mk 10:32-45 THU: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [6]/Lk 1:39-56 FRI: St. Justin, Martyr 1 Pt 4:7-13/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/Mk 11:11- 26 SAT: Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs Jude 17, 20b-25/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6 [2b]/Mk 11:27- 33 SUN: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13]/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Clergy Rev. Gary R. Studniewski, Pastor FrGary@saintpetersdc.org Rev. Msgr. Joseph Sadusky, In Residence

Parish Staff Dr. Kevin O’Brien, Music Director music@saintpetersdc.org Patrick Devenney, Business Manager rectory@saintpetersdc.org Suzanne O’Connor, Registration parishinfo@saintpetersdc.org Kathleen Wiegand, Stewardship stewardship@saintpetersdc.org Destiny Edwards, Communications Coordinator communications@saintpetersdc.org John Williams, Maintenance maintain@saintpetersdc.org Pastoral Council Paul Cancienne Thomas Cunningham David Dry Michelle Easton Anna Gould Kim McKenzie Colleen Moss John Neal Katherine Quan Jack Smedile Susan Timoney

PARISH DIRECTORY

ST. PETER SCHOOL

U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School 2013 Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 8th 422 Third St, SE DC 20003 Miss Karen Clay, Principal 202.544.1618 info@stpeterschooldc.org Support St. Peter School through the Combined Federal Cam-paign (code: 39466 and is listed as ST PETER SCHOOL).

Baptisms are celebrated the second Sunday of the month. Parents and godparents must attend a preparation class. Matrimony: Please speak with Father before making any arrangements. A six to twelve month preparation period is required. Becoming Catholic - RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Email the rectory to inquire about the dates of the next session.

SACRAMENTS & FAITH FORMATION

Stay updated on special events, service opportunities, and other announcements. Sign up to receive FLOCKNOTES by visiting our website and enrolling or by texting PETERDC to 84576 directly from your phone.

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THE SICK AND SUFFERING

Our PrayerNet members offer support when you need it. E-mail prayer requests to susandep@comcast.net.

Especially Mary Elizabeth McNary; Severino Mendoza; Beniam Haile; Anne Smith Beemer; John and Deborah Brooks; Helen Wright; Romelia Johnson; Mike Miley; Lindsey and Aaron Braun; Cindy Johnson; Marta Murua; Chris Hutson; Bo Henry; Lester Harris; Kathleen Fink; Michael Vivenzio; Joe Ulery; Moody Wharam; Bill Theobald; Robert Moore; Tom Michael; Mary Leininger; Becky Bramon; Hilda Lopez; Msgr. Paul Langsfeld; Isabelle Hewstone; Caroline Grimaldi; Peter Miller; Michael Worrell; Gail Lemoine; Nancy McKenzie; Ann DePlatchett; Gertrude Doleman; John Burns; Elizabeth Barry; Thomas Petraglia; and all who are suffering.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

Especially Ed Dever, Third Order of St. Dominic and husband of Barbara Dever and Andrew C. Hanko, father-in-law of Carol Connelly Hanko and those who have died alone. Call or e-mail the rectory to place someone on the prayer list, or to arrange for Holy Communion or Sacrament of the Sick for the homebound or hospitalized.

THOSE PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE

Margaret Dominguez & James Corsetti; Sarah Wujcik & Frank Pierro; Maria Rossi & Eric Frost

MASS INTENTIONS MAY 26-JUNE 2

Sun 9am � Ed Dever

11am The People of St. Peter’s

Tue 12:10pm � Karen Hulick

We simulcast our 9am and 11am Sunday Masses to the Parish Hall? It is a convenient place for you to bring your child(ren) and give them space to settle

and refocus if needed, while at the same time allowing you to continue to be a part of the Mass.

PARENTS, DID YOU KNOW?

Before you book your vacation, enroll in eGiving through Faith Direct to make sure your gifts reach St. Peter's on Capitol Hill when you cannot, and our ministries can con-tinue uninterrupted. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our code: DC557.

Congratulations to the Newlyweds!

Myra Peters & Dylan Degnan

May 26, 2018

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, May 28, in honor of Memorial Day. Pray especially for the souls of those who gave their lives in service to our armed forces. May God receive them into His loving arms and comfort their families today and always.

Catholic Relief Services total is $3512.60 Rice Bowl total is up to $1058.67

"May we always remember to love our neighbors as ourselves. And wherever we feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty or welcome the stranger, may we remember

that we encounter the risen Christ"

COLLECTION UPDATE

E-GIVING FOR SUMMER VACATION

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

SEMINARIAN NEEDS A CAR!

Our parish seminarian, Christian Huebner, is looking for a car to borrow this summer while he is on parish assignment in southern Maryland. If you know of a spare set of wheels he could use from early June until early August, please contact the parish office or Christian directly by emailing chuebner@awd.org. Thank you for your generosity!

Celebrate Saint Peter at our Annual Patronal Feast Mass and Parish Picnic! Join us as we honor our patron saint on Saturday, Jun 30, at the 5pm Mass. Father Gary will celebrate, with music provided by the 9am Choir and 11am Folk Group. The picnic will follow in the parish hall — outdoor seating will be available! The parish will supply burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, fixings, plus beer, water, and soda. We’d love for you to bring your favorite salad or dessert (enough for 8-10 people). You can sign up in the back of church or at parishevents@saintpetersdc.org. Volunteers are needed to help with setup and cleanup. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE: PARISH PICNIC JUNE 30

Please join us from 6-7pm on Wed, Jun 6, as we offer a Holy Hour (there will be NO confessions that night) for the men who will be ordained priests for our

archdiocese:

Deacon Oscar Astigarraga Deacon Andrew Clyne Deacon Kevin Fields

Ordination takes place Sat, Jun 16, at 10am

at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

HOLY HOUR FOR ORDINANDI

Sunday, May 27: The Most Holy Trinity Monday, May 28: Memorial Day Parish Office Closed

Sunday, June 3: Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Sign up for SOME - Casseroles due June 12th Wednesday, June 6: Holy Hour for Ordinandi (No Confession) Sunday, June 10: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Coffee Sales for Haiti Sunday, June 17: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Father’s Day Bag Lunch Sunday Sunday, June 24: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Peter’s Pence Collection Saturday, June 30: Parish Picnic

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK

Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington D.C. (CBN) for our monthly breakfast and networking re-ception on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 8-9:30 AM at the Great Hall in Saint Matthew’s Cathedral. Maureen Blum of Strategic Coalitions & Initiatives LLC will be our guest speaker. CBN is an independent nonprofit organiza-tion bringing together businesses and individual profes-sionals to create valuable business and networking oppor-tunities through monthly networking receptions and an annual gala, this year on October 4. For additional information or to register, please visit our website at www.cbndc.org or contact Justin Silvers at (202) 957-5188 or jsilvers@cbndc.org.

SAVE THE DATE: CRAB FEAST JULY 22

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Parish Council Present an ALL YOU CAN EAT Crab Feast

SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2017 FROM 2:00 pm TIL 6:00 pm

at The Bailey Room (2815 O Street SE Entrance Washington, DC 20020)

ALL YOU CAN EAT ON THE PREMISES

MENU INCUDES: Maryland Steamed Crabs, Traditional Maryland Crab

Soup, Golden Fried Chicken, Meatballs, Hot Dogs, Beer, Wine, and much more! Cost Per Person - $65

More information: Marlon - (202) 210-5518 Mary - (202) 584-6543 Nancy - (202) 575-2696 Arnold - (202) 341-4513

ST PETER’S YOUNG ADULTS

The Lord Himself Will Give You A Sign June 16-17 at Priest Field Pastoral Center 4030 Middleyway Pike, Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430 Saint Peter's Young Adults would like to welcome you to join us at a beautiful retreat in Priestfield West Virginia, the retreat will be hosted by Father Greg Shaffer. Fr. Shaffer will be leading us in how to hear and see God in your life now, focusing on Isiah 7:14, the Lord Himself will give you a sign. The weekend will include reflections, small group discussion, adoration, mass, hiking, games, campfires, and so much more! The retreat center provides meals and has extensive grounds for exploring. Carpooling will be available. The cost of the retreat is $135 per person, which covers lodging and all meals. Payment is due by May 20th. Registration: https://www.payit2.com/event/100546

Please join The Board of Directors of Archbishop Carroll High School for the 26th Annual Spring Benefit and Hall of Honor at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, June 4, 2018, from 6 to 9 P.M.

This year’s inductees into the Carroll Hall of Honor are Richard Dyer ’78 and Dr. Steve Valenti ’70. The Cardinal Patrick O’Boyle Medal will be awarded to Deacon William Hawkins, Jr. ’64 (St. Teresa of Avila parish). For tickets or more information call Ms. Dana Peters at 202-529-0900, ext. 119 or email dpeters@achsdc.org. This is an important fundraiser for the school and you can help us by placing an announcement in your bulletin. Many of our alumni, parents, and friends attend our Archdiocesan parishes and would enjoy hearing about their alma mater and knowing these men are being honored.

CELEBRATING ARCHBISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." Is God in your marriage? He is with you to help you have the marriage that will honor Him. Participate in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on November 2-4, 2018 in Gaithersburg, MD and August 3-5, 2018 in Hanover, MD. Go to moments4marriage.org to sign-up or call 301-541-7007. It’s not too early to sign-up!

Happy Memorial Day from the St. Peter School commu-nity! School is closed on May 28 and will resume on May 29. Thank you to all military personnel for the sacrifices you have made for our freedom.

On May 30 St. Peter School eighth graders will celebrate their imminent graduation with their annual trip to Busch Gardens! The students look forward to this trip every year as one of their final memories together as a St. Peter's class before graduation. Congratulations to all our graduates!

NEWS FROM ST. PETER SCHOOL

On the weekend of June 23-24, the Archdiocese of Wash-ington will take up the Peter’s Pence second collection. Gifts to this annual collection help the Holy Father sup-port victims of war, oppression, natural disasters, and oth-ers most in need of assistance. In responding to those who are suffering, Our Lord teaches us, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). Our participation in this collection gives us an opportunity to be a witness of Our Lord’s love and mercy for the vulnerable and suffering around the world. Please give generously as you are able.

JUNE 23 & 24: PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION

Steps to Caring for Creation: See, Act, Judge

“Begin with a story,” advised Lonnie Ellis as he opened his talk about climate change, held at St. Peter’s on May 18. And make the story a personal one—not about some-thing remote, like disappearing polar bears, but about something that shows how cli-mate change affects people you know and love. Following his own advice, he told a story about seeing mosquitoes in the Himalayas: formerly unknown at that elevation, the insects now flourish there and can carry malaria to his Indian friends, who have no resistance to this deadly disease.

Ellis, a secular Franciscan, is the founder of In Solidarity, a nonprofit firm that serves the Catholic Church’s commitment to the poor and marginalized. Formerly, as the associate director of the Catholic Climate Covenant, he worked with the U.S. bishops to introduce Laudato Si, Pope Francis’s 2015 “ecological encyclical,” to the United States. Ellis devoted most of his talk to presenting its three key stages in addressing climate change:

See: Understand how climate change is hurting people and God’s creation. The

fires, floods, and expanding sites for illnesses we hear about almost daily are not ran-dom occurrences but the result of changes in our climate. These changes are having disastrous effects on people in the United States and far away.

Judge: Recognize that personal and policy decisions made for decades have affected

the environment and accept that each of us has a responsibility to deal with their ef-fects. The encyclical, echoing warnings from three other popes over forty years, ad-monishes us to “care for this world in which we live.”

Act: Take steps to live simpler but fuller lives undergirded by spiritual values that encourage us to recognize God in all things. The encyclical invites us to “regain the conviction that we need one another, that we have a shared responsibility for others and the world, and that being good and decent are worth it.”

Perhaps one way to accept that invitation is to download Laudato Si at laudatosi.com

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This event was organized by St. Peter’s Social Justice Initiative. For more information, contact Krisanne Murphy at kvaillan@eastern.edu.

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"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."

Christians are no strangers to sacrifice. Jesus lays down his life for our redemption, martyrs remain faithful to the end, and every believer faces "deaths" in the spiritual life when love requires a re-ordering of preference and prior-ity. On Memorial Day, we honor those who laid down their lives for their nation and for the values we espouse - freedom, justice, and a bet-ter world for our children. In a day that often fills with barbeques and boat launches, remem-ber to take some time in prayer! Intercede for those who have died and for the loved ones they left behind, and pray for peace on earth.

MEMORIAL DAY