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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 14, 2007
There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine." -
Jn 2:1-3
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Current Week's Mass
Schedule |
| Monday,
January 15th |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Norbert Engle |
| Tuesday,
January 16th |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Norbert Engle |
| Wednesday,
January 17th |
St.
Anthony Abbot
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Sarah Engle |
| Thursday,
January 18th |
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Norbert Engle |
| 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Norbert Engle |
| Friday,
January 19th |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Anna Carroll |
| Saturday,
January 20th |
St. Fabian, St.
Sabastian
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Norbert Engle |
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Next Weekend's Mass
Schedule |
| Saturday,
January 20th |
Vigil
Mass |
| 5:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Soul of Norbert Engle |
| Sunday,
January 21st |
33rd Sunday in Ordinary
Time |
| 8:00 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of the Maternal Grandmother of Aaron Dimapilis |
| 9:30 a.m.
Main Church |
Intentions
of the Parishioners of St. Mary's |
| 12:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Soul of
Graciano Serapio |
Note:
*Regular Mass hours are Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Summer hours (June thru Labor Day) are Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
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
Richie 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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Prayer List
PARISHIONERS:
Week 1: Bernice Smith, Kathleen Cooley
Week 3: Betty White, Myrtis Cline
Week 4: Keimig Family, Pat Seaquist
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Week 1: John Cox (son of Ritchie & Teresa), Vincent Navarra (uncle of Andrea Camardella), Mike Pulscak
Jeannette Piccicuto & Marcella Corby (sisters of Juliette Finkenauer)
Week 4: Ricardo Hilario (brother of Betty Lepesqueur), Elvira Hilario, Clair Alvey, Caroline
Deane DEATHS: Nora Sandoval (sister of Joseph Parker)
TROOPS OVERSEAS: “Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.”
SGT Jamell Lee Heung;; PFC Kori Arsenault, Natl Guard; Lt Col Stephen Wilson, USMC; SGT James Edward Hernandez, USMC; SGT Jon McLeese, USA; Michael E. Price, US Govt; TSgt Ernest Driggers, USAF; ABH2 Dan Dimapilis, USN; CPT Paul Balassa, USA; LCDR Jim Kenny, USN; TSgt Sheron Mason, DCANG and CPT Edelen A. Parker, USMC. |
In today’s second reading, St. Paul tells the Corinthians (and us) that all of our gifts are from God and that they are given, not for us alone, but for the common good. But the generosity of God knows no limits–the miracle at Cana reminds us that whenever we faithfully do as God asks, He can change our gifts of water into wine!
The Month of November
Each year, the Church reminds us of our Hope with the Festival of All Saints. The next day, we are asked to recall our deceased family members and friends with the commemoration of All Souls. Drawing from tradition, the teaching of the Church, and our love for family and friends, we pray for them in a special way for the month. Life, as we know from our common experience, is short. The mystery of death, while not the most common subject at gatherings, enters into the circle of our family and friends. The blessing of our Faith is what enables us to deal with the sting of death and pain. Because we are rooted in the Lord Jesus, we turn to Him with confident hope and renew within ourselves the proper dispositions necessary to respond faithfully to the gift of life. It is a good month to recall our loved ones, to share the story of their lives, the anecdotes that bring a smile, to prayerfully say, “I love you.” May those who have preceded us attain the mercy of God and in time be counted in the Communion of Saints.
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2007 Archbishop's Appeal
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What is the Archbishop’s Appeal? The Archdiocese of Washington, like most dioceses, conducts an appeal once a year to support the mission and ministry of the Archdiocese. The parishioners of our parishes and missions are asked to make a financial commitment to this important cause.
Why should people give to the Archbishop’s Appeal? The Archbishop’s Appeal provides an opportunity to share our financial gifts in order to help provide education, ministry and services throughout the Archdiocese. Since we are not a congregational church, all parishioners are asked to support the central structure of our local Church. Every time that we say the Creed we reaffirm the fact that we are members of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.” We are saying that every parishioner is a part not only of his or her parish but also of the Universal Church. Each of us is responsible for the well being of the Church in our parish, throughout the Archdiocese and throughout the world. Since we are one community of believers, members of all parish communities throughout the Archdiocese of Washington are asked to give to the Archbishop’s Appeal.
What ministries are supported by my contributions? Education (tuition assistance for Catholic school students, assistance to inner city schools, formation of parish religious educators and support for parish Religious Education Programs).
Chaplaincies (support for university campus ministries, hospital chaplains and the Washington, D.C. jail chaplain).
Special Ministries (Catholic Deaf Center, Social Justice Ministry, Office of Ministry to Black Catholics, Office of Ministry to Hispanic Catholics and Young Adult Ministry).
Family Life and Pro-Life (financial support of Family Life Ministry, Birthing and Care, Natural Family Planning, Pregnancy Aid Centers and Pro Life Activities).
Leadership Formation (assistance for the Lay Leadership Institute, and other leadership development and outreach efforts).
Vocations and Clergy (funding of education of seminarians, Redemptoris Mater Seminary, St. John Vianney House, Priests’ Retirement Home, care of sick and retired priests and post ordination education. Catholic Community Services (support for Catholic Charities and Spanish Catholic Ministry).
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Incentive Raffle
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 There is still time to get your ticket!!!
The HSA is sponsoring an Incentive Raffle as its major fundraiser for the school year. You need not be present to win. Winners of the first two drawings will be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing. Proceeds will help benefit the Teacher's Professional Development Fund and be used to purchase P.E. equipment for the children.
Tickets are $10 and will be available for purchase at the school
and at other parish events. So far we have grossed over $13,440.00!!!
Grand prize will be picked on Family Bingo Night on January 26th. Minimum prize is $2,500.
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St. Mary's Cookbook
Fundraiser
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St. Mary’s cookbooks are still available at the school office. Cookbooks are $15 each. Please contact the school office if you would like a cookbook. Thank you for your support!
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
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Weekend of January 13th & 14th
-Homily “The Vocation to Defend Life”
-Bulletin Inserts
-Parishioners: Baby bottle campaign begins for the Forestville Pregnancy Center
-Day School & Sunday School: Baby bottle campaign
Weekend of January 20th & 21st
-Homily “The Vocation to Serve Life”
-Bulletin Inserts
-Parishioners: Novena for Life begins
-Day School & Sunday School “Living Love: Letters to elderly in our nursing home”
-Family Night for Life: St. Mary’s of Piscataway presents the 9th annual Celebration of Life on
Saturday evening, January 20th, the weekend before the March for Life. The events at our parish on the night before the March will focus on families. We will be holding a wonderful family Mass, followed by a superb parish potluck dinner in the school hall! Come at 5:00 p.m. for the Mass. Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. There is no fee and you do not need to register ahead for this event.
As an offering, please try to bring a couple of canned items for our St. Vincent de Paul Society’s food pantry for the poor.
Sunday, January 21st
Celebration of Life Concert in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Departure from St. Mary’s—2:30 p.m. ($15 for bus and event fee); 4:00 p.m. Mass followed by dinner; 7:00 p.m. Concert with Rev. Stan Fortuna; return to St. Mary’s—10:00 p.m.
Monday, January 22nd
March for Life in Washington, D.C. Departure from St. Mary’s—6:30 a.m. ($15 for bus and event fee); 8:45 a.m. Rally for Life at the Verizon/MCI Center; 10:00 a.m. Mass for Life celebrated by Archbishop Wuerl followed by lunch; 12:00 p.m. March for Life; return to St. Mary’s—4:00 p.m.
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PARISH NEWS
Pastor: Father David Brault
Parochial Vicar: Father Gary Villanueva
Deacon George Ames
Deacon Stephen McKimmie
Parish Secretary: Susan Ritchie
Office Hours: Monday 10:00 a.m. to Noon
and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday
8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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A GREAT BIG WELCOME to Mr. & Mrs. William Fosbrook and Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Keimig, new parishioners of St. Mary’s Church.
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We welcome the following as members of our faith
community born of water and the Holy Spirit:
Chandler Castillo, Maxwell Brownfield, and Emilie
Verton.
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Holy Name Men's
Retreat
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This year’s St. Mary’s Men’s Retreat sponsored by the Holy Name Society is scheduled for
Friday, January 26th (Mass at 6:00 p.m.) to
Sunday, January 28th (after lunch). This year’s theme is “Living the Mystery of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.” The cost for the retreat is $200 with a $100 deposit due at registration. There are several registration options. You can register online at
www.loyolaretreat.org, e-mail at
reservations@loyolaretreat.org
or contact Maria Colonna at (301) 392-0819 or Chuck Johnson at (301) 758-7278.
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HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Mr. Charles Swanick (301) 856-3471
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Any volunteer at St. Mary’s that has substantial contact with children must comply with the Archdiocese of
Washington Child Protection Policy regarding contact with children. This includes:
1) Complete the application for volunteer services (pick-up the form at the school or parish office).
2) Complete the Criminal Background Authorization Form (return both of these forms to either the school or parish office for an official signature).
3) Make an appointment to be fingerprinted and bring the technician both signed forms. Cost is $36.
4) Return the fingerprinting receipt to the school or parish office.
5) Submit your FBI & Maryland State clearances to the school or parish office.
6) Register and attend a VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children for Adults” training session (3 hours long).
7) Return the acknowledgement page found in the back of the Child Protection Policy book you received at the training session after reading the policy book.
Please understand that we would love to have you as a volunteer; however, until we receive clearance you can’t work with the children for their safety and yours. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact our office and we will be happy to assist you.
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VOCATIONS
Deacon Stephen McKimmie (301) 292-0527
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Priesthood Discernment Retreat
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On the weekend of February 2nd through February 4th, Archbishop Donald Wuerl will sponsor a retreat for men in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s who have considered a call to the priesthood. It will be held at the Theological College (401 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20017) from 7:30 p.m. on Friday to noon on Sunday. There will be time away from the daily grind with plenty of prayer and reflection to examine God’s call in your life. No high pressure! No hard sell! If you feel Jesus may be calling you, why not give Him a weekend. It will cost you nothing more than your time. Please contact the Office of Priest Vocations to register. Office phone: (301) 853-4580 or e-mail:
mulharej@adw.org.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Principal: Mrs. Darcy Tomko
Vice Principal: Mrs. Kathleen Pfaff
(301) 292-2522/school@stmaryspiscataway.org
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Early Dismissal: 12:15 p.m.
Before Care: 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
After Care: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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St. Mary's
Alumni Social
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| To kick off this year’s Catholic Schools Week celebration, St. Mary’s School will host its 2nd Annual Alumni Social after the 12:00 p.m. Mass on
Sunday, January 28th. Last year’s event was a great success and everyone had a wonderful time reconnecting with former classmates and teachers. If you are a St. Mary’s graduate or know of one in the area, please spread the word to join us in the parish hall for light refreshments on the 28th. |
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St. Mary's Open
House
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| There will be an Open House at St. Mary’s School on
Sunday, January 28th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the parish hall. All are invited to come and visit our school! |
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Applications Are
Being Accepted
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| We are currently taking applications for the 2006-2007 school year. Applicants will be tested to determine our ability to meet their needs. Please call Cathy Wall to schedule an appointment, a private tour, and testing for your child. |
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Ways To Help
Our School
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| As part of our fund raising, St. Mary’s School collects Campbell Soup labels, Box Tops for Education, Nestle Water labels, empty toner cartridges and used cell phones. Also Safeway, Giant, Food Lion, and Target have fundraisers based on your purchases to support our school; however, registration is required at each store. |
This month is dedicated to the Right to Life.
(More information will follow.)
 Book Discussion Group
meets every Sunday morning 10:45–11:45 a.m. in the faculty lounge or behind the school depending on the weather.
Come for good fellowship, donuts and hot drinks!
 St. Mary’s Parish School of Religion (PSR) or Sunday School
(Kindergarten through 8th grade) will be held on
Sunday mornings, 10:45 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
through May 20th. Children can be registered at anytime during the year by contacting Bill Keimig. Cost for one student, $85; for two students, $105; and three students, $120. We look forward to continuing to work with you to ensure that love for Jesus Christ and His Church gets passed down to the next generation.
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ON THE “BIG SCREEN”
DVD’s and videos that will really help you appreciate, live and love your Catholic faith better and get closer to God! Donuts and hot drinks will be provided. This program will be held in the school library from 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
on the following Sundays:
Sunday, January 21st—The Journey Home (An astounding discussion between two former Protestant pastors about their conversion to Catholicism.)
Sunday, January 28th—What Every Catholic Needs to Know About Hell
(Some of the best teachers in the Catholic Church today field hard questions about faith and family.)
Sunday, February 18th—His Last Words (The last Good Friday sermon of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. The Church is examining his case for sainthood; he wrote 95 books and won an Emmy for his TV preaching.)
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 Baptismal Classes for parents wishing to have their child baptized will be on the
4th Sunday of the month (January 28th) after the 12 p.m. Mass.
You must pre-register! Please contact Bill Keimig to pre-register or for further information.
 Catholics Coming Home is an apostolate for those who are considering returning to their Catholic faith, or just wanting to talk about their struggles with the Church. We will meet on
Monday evenings from 7:30–9:00 p.m. (except major holidays) in the school library. New participants are welcome at any session.
 RCIA: Our inquiry sessions have just begun, but we are still waiting for YOU!
The RCIA process if a journey of faith:
~through the initial stages of asking and seeking,
~through beginning involvement with faithful Catholics,
~through hearing the Gospel proclaimed and by faithful reflection and prayer on this Word of God,
~through study and discussions about Catholic teaching and way of life,
~through doubts and hesitations,
~through a growing desire to love and serve others,
~through discernment of God’s call to each human life,
~through the steps of commitment,
~through the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
You do not have to journey alone!
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. in the school library. Feel free to come any Tuesday. Please call Bill Keimig, Director of Religious Education, if you have questions or would like further information.
 The Gospel of John with Deacon Ames will be held on
Wednesday evenings through May 9th (except for major holidays) from 7:15–8:45 p.m. in the parish conference room. You will need to acquire the textbook, “St. John’s Gospel, A Bible Study Guide and Commentary” by Stephen Ray, and published by Ignatius Press. It is available online at
www.ignatius.com
or can be ordered by phone at 1-800-651-1531. The cost is $19.95 plus shipping and handling. Please feel free to join us! Contact person: Deacon Ames at (301) 203-9174.
 Living in the Spirit:
St. Mary’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) prayer group meets weekly on
Thursday nights from 7:30–9:30 p.m. at the Rusins’ home. Join us for prayerful singing, strong fellowship and new friendships! Please call Carol Rusin at (301) 292-1114 for directions.
Cenacle Prayer Group meets Friday evenings
(except for the 1st Friday of the month) from 8:00–9:00 p.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel. Prayers are focused on behalf of our priests. We also petition Mother Mary to protect our families. Children of all ages are welcome! Contact person: Joan Yates (301) 283-2206.
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YOUTH
GROUP
Youth
Group Minister: Mrs. Paola Carts (301)
283-0167
Youth
in grades 7th through 12th are invited
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Service Hour Opportunities:
If you need graduation service hours, we can help you! Call Mrs. Carts for information on upcoming opportunities.
Mount 2007 Retreat is coming up: The retreat, for youth in the 9th grade and up, will be held at Mount St. Mary’s University in
Emmitsburg, MD on
Friday, February 2nd through Sunday, February 4th. The cost is $55. For more information and to get a registration form, please call Mrs. Carts.
Youth Ministry Calendar
| Month |
Youth
Meeting Dates |
Other
Events |
| January |
Friday, 1/19 |
1/22 March for life |
| February |
Friday, 2/16 |
Mount 2000 & Beyond |
| March |
Friday, 3/16 |
Lent, Living Stations, Soup
Supper, Parish Clean-Up |
| April |
Friday, 4/20 |
4/7 Easter Luminaries |
| May |
Friday, 5/18 |
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