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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 16, 2005
The next day [John the Baptist] saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, 'A Man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because He existed before me.'"
- Jn 1:29-30
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Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday, January 17th Next Weekend's Mass Schedule Saturday, January 22nd - Vigil Mass5:00 p.m. - Main Church - Special Intention Sunday, January 23rd - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. - Our Lady's Chapel - Soul of Hilton Stonier 9:30 p.m. - Main Church - Parishioners of St. Mary's 12:00 p.m. - Main Church - Soul of Lucy & John Tomasicchio 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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Today’s responsorial Psalm is the theme song of the good steward: “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” May I, too, stand ready to offer myself and my gifts in the service of God.
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
WEEKEND MASSES JANUARY 15TH & 16TH FAMILY NIGHT FOR LIFE SUNDAY, JANUARY 23RD MARCH FOR LIFE MONDAY, JANUARY 24TH |
Eucharistic Adoration will not be held when St. Mary’s School is closed for inclement weather such as snow, freezing rain, or ice, as announced on the radio or television. If there is a delay in opening the school, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed to correspond with the opening of school. |
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. |
How Do I Help the Tsunami Disaster Victims? |
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| January 2005
We start with a refresher for our understanding of the Culture of Life. All this is taking place in the shadow of the terrible natural disaster caused by the Tsunami. One cannot help but be moved by the numerous individual lives that have been affected. All of this reflection and the worldwide response to aid in relief stirs us to appreciate not only our individual life but to rededicate ourselves to celebrating our culture in which all human life is valued. We will as we did last year have a full program for reflection through our handouts, speakers and activities culminating in the March for Life in Washington on Monday, January 24th. We are body, soul and spirit. This month offers men of the parish an occasion to feed and nourish the soul and spirit in the Annual Men’s Retreat. Something to consider! Throughout the month other events will overshadow our attempt to grow closer to the Lord. We need to be mindful of each other through fervent prayer. Let us not forget our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are so many concerns to be aware of—seemingly at one time—yet, each important in one way or another. |
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SCHOOL NEWS |
| School Alumni News: All graduates of St. Mary’s of Piscataway School are invited to fill out and return our new Alumni cards available in front of the church. These cards can be returned to the church office, the school, in the collection basket or mailed to: St. Mary’s Church, 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735. |
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MEN'S RETREAT |
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Our
Men’s Annual Retreat is scheduled for Friday, January 28 and
Saturday, January 29th at the Loyola Retreat House in Faulkner,
Maryland. This year’s theme is “Our Life with the Blessed
Trinity.” The suggested offering for the weekend is $150. If any
adult male in the parish would like to go on this retreat and is
under financial constraints, please contact Father David (301)
292-0527 or Chuck Johnson, St. Mary’s Retreat captain at (301)
283-2841. Please look for the registration form in the mail. |
PARISH NEWS |
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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. |
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.
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OUTSIDE OF PARISH EVENTS |
 Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner will be held on
Sunday, January 16th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 16403 Livingston Road in Accokeek. Cost will be: Adults $7, Children 3-16 years old $4 and Children under 3 years old will eat for free. Please call (301) 283-4444 if you need further information.Healing Mass at St. Edward the Confessor Church on Tuesday, January 18th at 1940 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, Maryland at 7:30 p.m. Please call (301) 249-9599 for further information. Men’s Vocation Retreat for men in their 20’s and 40’s considering a call to the priesthood on Friday, February 4th thru Sunday, February 6th. The retreat will allow men time away from the daily grind and provide an opportunity for prayer and reflection to examine God’s call. No high pressure. It costs you nothing more than your time. To register or for more information, contact Fr. Rob Panke, Director of Priest Vocations at (301) 853-4580 or vocations@adw.org |
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And over all these virtues put on love, |