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Epiphany of the Lord
January 2, 2005
They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the Child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did Him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. -
Mt 2:10-11
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Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday, January 3rd - Most Holy Name of Jesus Next Weekend's Mass Schedule Saturday, January 8th - Vigil Mass5:00 p.m. - Main Church - For the Intention of the Parishioners of St. Mary's Sunday, January 9th - Baptism of the Lord 8:00 a.m. - Our Lady's Chapel - Intentions of Altar Servers of St. Mary's 9:30 p.m. - Main Church - The Soul Mildred Toth 12:00 p.m. - Main Church - Intention of the Mr. Claro Padlan |
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Note: *From June thru Labor Day Weekend, Sunday Mass will be at 11:00 a.m.; the rest of the year at noon. The names listed next to a specific Mass indicate an act of love for the living or the deceased member of a family or a friend. If you would like to schedule a Mass for a specific date/intention, please contact Susan Angelini at the parish office. Mass intentions are filled on a first come/first serve basis. Customary offerings are as follows: Mass – $10; flowers: main church – $50, chapel – $35; Sacristy candle – $10/week; tree memorial including a plaque – $500.
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Please pray for the following parishioners and/or friends who are currently serving overseas:
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| Are you still celebrating Christmas? The Church is! Perhaps, one of the directions in the New Year might be an attempt to bring closer attention to the calendar of Faith. As we journey through time and space, we can all be distracted from the ultimate purpose of Life—union with God. The wise men remained focused on following a star and wondered what they would find. We know what they found—the Lord. If we focus on the Lord then we can attain our goal. Continue to enjoy the season which ends this Saturday at noon. Merry Christmas and a Happy Holy New Year!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION |
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Book Discussion Group meets every
Sunday morning from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in the faculty lounge or behind the school depending on the weather.
Come and join in for good fellowship, donuts and hot drinks! 
Catholics Coming Home
is an apostolate for those considering returning to their Catholic faith, needing help with an annulment, a divorce situation, or just wanting to talk about their struggles with the Church. We will meet on
Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. (except holidays) in the school library. Participants are welcome at any session. Please contact Bill Keimig at (301) 292-0527 if you have questions. 
A Tour of the Doctors of the Church with Father Gary on
Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for 10 sessions through June 7th in the parish office conference room. New members may join at anytime!
Mom’s Group: Come pray the rosary and let the kids play on
Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Contact Heather Keimig (301) 203-9293 for more information.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will be held on Tuesday evenings through May 10th
from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. in the school library. RCIA is for those considering becoming Catholic; inquirers are always welcome.
Our Bible Sharing Group will meet on
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. through May 25th in the parish office conference room. Deacon Ames will be sharing the Gospel of Luke.
Life in the Spirit:
Come visit the new St. Mary’s Prayer Group on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the school hall for singing, strong fellowship and new friendships. Please call Bob Ryan at (301) 203-8203 if you have any questions.|
Organizations and Ministries
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| Altar Servers | Deacon Ames | (301) 292-0527 |
| Bible Sharing Group | Deacon Ames | (301) 292-0527 |
| Book Discussion Group | Bill Keimig | (301) 292-0527 |
| Boy Scouts | Roger Brown | (301) 802-4719 |
| Catholics Coming Home | Don Benedict | (301) 292-9517 |
| Cenacle Prayer Group | Ben & May Oteyza | (301) 843-5697 |
| Contemporary Choir | Dr. Mickey Terry | (202) 581-6304 |
| Cub Scouts | Dawna Brown | (301) 292-0551 |
| Director of Religious Ed. | Bill Keimig | (301) 292-0527 |
| Eucharistic Adoration | Joan Yates | (301) 283-2206 |
| Extraordinary Ministries | Deacon Ames | (301) 292-0527 |
| Girl Scouts | Council Office | (202) 237-1670 |
| Holy Land Outreach | Duane Burchick | (301) 248-9035 |
| Holy Name Society | Frank Kane | (301) 292-1409 |
| Home-School Association (HSA) | Christine Stevenson | (301) 375-9099 |
| Lectors | Deacon Ames | (301) 292-0527 |
| Life in the Spirit | Bob Ryan | (301) 203-8203 |
| Millennium Nursing Home Volunteers | Vicki Burton | (301) 292-9012 |
| Mom's Group | Heather Keimig | (301) 203-9293 |
| P.S.R. - Parish School of Religion | Bill Keimig | (301) 292-0527 |
| R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults | Bill Keimig | (301) 292-0527 |
| Sodality | Mary Parker | (301) 292-6656 |
| Sports Coaching | Keith Brightwell | (301) 843-5167 |
| St. Vincent De Paul Society | Frank Kane | (301) 292-1409 |
| Traditional Choir | Dr. Mickey Terry | (202) 581-6304 |
| Ushers | Mike Whelan | (301) 870-9619 |
A BIG WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS:
Mr. & Mrs. Vivencio Concepcion, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Denton, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Esquilin, Ms. Leticia Flores, Mr. & Mrs. Chester Solomon.
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Today we remember the three wise men from the East who came to pay homage to the infant Jesus, bringing Him rich gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The gifts we bring—our time and service and some share of what we earn for the work we do—are equally precious in His sight.
Father Gary Villanueva will be celebrating Mass at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 7th in Our Lady’s Chapel. Those participating in this special Mass are reminded that First Saturday is celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
PARISH NEWS
NOTE: Our Lady’s Chapel note cards are available for sale at $1.25 each with matching envelopes and sleeves. Also, beautiful 11”x 17” prints of Our Lady’s Chapel are on sale for $20. Drawn by Mr. Paul Kerris, the art instructor at St. Mary’s School, these are a real treasure. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Kerris at (443) 415-1022 or (301) 596-3524.
If you would like to purchase Raffle tickets to support the school, please contact Mrs. Rouse (301) 283-6373 KRouse@gcd.com , Mrs. Cabot (301) 292-6435 JCabot@anteon.com or Mrs. Wall in the school office. Tickets are $25.00 each. The drawings will begin on Monday, January 3, 2005 and continue every Monday until June 27th (26 weeks). The winner will receive $250. Even if you win, your name is put back into the drum with the potential to be drawn again. With the purchase of a raffle ticket, you also receive a school calendar featuring original artwork by students of St. Mary’s of Piscataway.
OUTSIDE OF PARISH EVENTS
Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, VA, is hosting a Student Visit Day on Friday, January 7th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. See the school in action and experience a sample of the activities available to Bishop Ireton students. For more information call (703) 751-7606.
Course offerings for Spring Semester 2005:
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, the Catholic University of America. “Called to Love: Theology of Marriage and Virginity as States of Life” by Dr. David Crawford, Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; “Sacramentality of Marriage” by Rev. Antonio Lopez, Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Semester begins Monday, January 10th. For more information call (202) 526-3799.
Christendom College’s Notre Dame Graduate School is now registering students for spring semester (Jan. 10-April 23) at its convenient Alexandria (VA) Campus. Study for an MA in Theology for personal enrichment, for catechist certification or for teacher re-certification. Rev. Daniel Mode is teaching Church History on Friday evenings, and Dr. Pia F. deSolenni is leading a seminar on Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body on Tuesday evenings. We have a low tuition, friendly community and discounts for catechists and seniors. Call (703) 658-4304 for more information.
Day of Reflection on the Spirituality of Mother Teresa will be held on Saturday, January 15th at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Church, 4400 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, D.C. The day will include: celebration of Mass, a reflection of the spirituality of Mother Teresa, Adoration with Exposition of the Eucharist and Confession. Lunch is included, free of charge. RSVP to Maris Moriarty at (202) 338-1601 or moriarty@adw.org to confirm for lunch.
Is Your Marriage In Trouble? If your relationship has grown cold and distant, or if you are separated and thinking about a divorce, we believe that Retrouvaille (French for rediscovery) can help. Retrouvaille is a Catholic program designed to help hurting couples mend and heal their brokenness. Our next weekend is: February 11-13, 2005. All calls and inquiries are confidential. For more information please call (301) 468-6764 or (410) 647-0350 or visit their web site at www.retrouvaille.org
