Over 20 parishioners met to discuss the "BEAUTIFUL EUCHARISTIC" book last Monday. There was unanimity. It was a " must" read for any Catholic. It includes 12 beautiful and inspirational presentations about the Eucharist by famous Catholics, such as Father Mike Schmitz, Peter Kreeft, Bishop Andrew Cozzens (leader of the on-going National Eucharistic Revival), and Bishop Fulton Sheen. It was an easy read with many gems and insights that can deepen our understanding of the centrality of the Eucharist in our Christian life. The discussion was timely as our parish had decided to participate actively in the nation-wide Eucharistic Revival culminating in the Tenth Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 17-21. The one-hour discussion was inspirational. People were also sharing...

COME TO THE PRESENTATION OF “BEAUTIFUL EUCHARIST” at 7 PM this Monday, January 22! You are all invited! You received this small and inspirational book (100 pages) as a Christmas gift. Come and share your own beliefs about the EUCHARIST! This discussion will be a starting point for our next six months as we, as a parish, commit to a EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL as part of the national initiative of the United States Conference of Bishops, culminating with the TENTH EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS in Indianapolis on July 17-21. The Eucharist is central to our Christian life. What are your beliefs about...

Many of you did not believe that the "The Three Kings were truly coming on camelback to Waldorf"? The most frequent question was: Are these camels REAL? Or some kind of fake. Then as the weather forecast predicted SNOW and RAIN, the new question was: Are the Kings still coming in this cold and wet weather? Can their camels come in the snow or rain? Aren't they coming out only in the sun? Even I at one time thought that on that cold and rainy morning they may not show up! Many parents called the office: is the celebration of the Kings cancelled? As Jesus said to Peter sinking in the waters: "0 you of LITTLE FAITH, why did you doubt?" (Matthew 14:31) We all need to trust in the Lord's Providence: HE had a beautiful plan! Over 100 children...

We have been waiting for ten long years. Finally, they are arriving riding their camels at 1:15 PM this Saturday January 6: these are THE THREE KINGS coming from far away to adore the newborn baby JESUS at Our Lady Help of Christians in Waldorf. Children are all excited. Their parents and grandparents too! Everyone is invited to come and celebrate with the Kings the GREAT FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY! the Manifestation of Jesus Christ to the whole world. This will be a most joyful celebration of the Magi coming to adore the newborn King: Jesus! The children can...