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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 21, 2007
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.”
– Lk 4:18
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Current Week's Mass
Schedule |
| Monday,
January 22nd |
St.
Vincent |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Dr. Mark Hocking |
| Tuesday,
January 23rd |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Hilton Stonier |
| Wednesday,
January 24th |
St.
Francis De Sales
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Feliciana Ariola Garzon |
| Thursday,
January 25th |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention of Bill & June Gates |
| 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Norbert Engle |
| Friday,
January 26th |
St. Timothy & St.
Titus
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Norbert Engle |
| Saturday,
January 27th |
St. Angela Merici
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Anthony Christiano |
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Next Weekend's Mass
Schedule |
| Saturday,
January 27th |
Vigil
Mass |
| 5:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Soul of John & Nicky Tomasicchio |
| Sunday,
January 28th |
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time/Catholic Schools Week |
| 8:00 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention of Julianna Maria Keimig |
| 9:30 a.m.
Main Church |
Soul of Norbert Engle |
| 12:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Intentions
of the Parishioners of St. Mary's |
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
12:00 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 2: Bernice Smith, Kathleen Cooley
Week 4: Betty White, Myrtis Cline
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Week 1: David Sulfridge (father of Nancy Sulfridge)
Week 2: John Cox (son of Ritchie & Teresa), Jeannette Piccicuto & Marcella Corby (sisters of Juliette Finkenauer), Mike Pulscak
DECEASED
Cyril Ames (uncle of Deacon Ames), Vincent Navarra (uncle of Andrea
Camardella)
TROOPS OVERSEAS:
Oh God, kindly watch over those exposed to the dangers of military life. Give them such strong faith that nothing may ever lead them to deny it or fear to practice it. Fortify them by your grace against the contagion of bad example, so that, preserved from vice and serving you faithfully, they may be ready to meet death if it should come.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, inspire them with sorrow for sin and grant them pardon. Mary, our Mother, be with them in battle, and should they be called upon to make the supreme sacrifice, obtain for them the grace to die in the love of your divine Son. St. Joseph, pray for them. Amen.
From Prayers for Today, originally complied by Terence Cardinal Cooke.
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; TSgt Sheron Mason, DCANG; Capt Edelen A. Parker, USMC; and CDR David Ellis, USN, GySgt John M. DeGrasse |
The U.S. bishop’s pastoral on stewardship reinforces today’s reading from Corinthians: “Because its individual members do collectively make up the Body of Christ, that body’s health and well-being are the responsibility of the members—the personal responsibility of each one of us. We all are stewards of the Church.”
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 2007 Archbishop’s Appeal Begins
A letter from Archbishop Wuerl announcing the 2007 Archbishop’s appeal will be sent to many of you. If you receive this mailing, please review it carefully. The programs, services and ministries supported by this Appeal require financial support from each of us in order to continue to meet the challenges of our diverse and growing communities.
This year’s theme is: “Your Reward shall be Great in Heaven” -Luke 6:23
As you reflect on this theme, consider that Christ is calling us to live our lives in ways that will assure that we will attain our heavenly reward. From the way that we conduct ourselves at home, at work or in social situations, to the ways in which we recognize that all that we are and all that we have is given to us by our Maker, we are instructed to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
If you receive the mailing from Archbishop Wuerl, please take a moment to recognize how God has blessed you and, then, make a generous pledge out of gratitude for those gifts He has given you. Thank you!
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REMINDER: St. Mary’s
does not have the facilities to handle clothing collection, please contact local agencies such as Melwood, Amvets, Salvation Army, Purple Heart etc. Please do not leave clothing at the churches or our parish hall.
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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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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.
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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 Alumni Social
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Has everything gotten smaller?
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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All are invited to attend!
There will be an Open House at St. Mary’s School on Sunday, January 28th from 2:30–4:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Come and visit our school!
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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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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, N.E., Washington, D.C. 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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YOUTH
GROUP
Youth
Group Director: Mrs. Paola Carts
(301
283-0167
Youth
in grades 7th through 12th are invited
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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 |
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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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GLASS OF MILK
One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water.
She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How much do I owe you?"
"You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness."
He said: "Then I thank you from my heart." As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.
Years later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.
Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the case.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested that the business office pass the final bill to him for approval.
He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill.
She read these words.....
"Paid in full with one glass of milk."
(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed:
"Thank You, God, that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands."
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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 to 11:50 a.m.
on the following Sundays:
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.
This Weekend: January 20th and 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”
Sunday, January 21st
Celebration of Life Concert in Gaithersburg, MD. 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
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. |
 New parishioners should fill out a registration form found in the gathering places of both churches and at the parish office.
If you have a new address, phone number, e-mail address, a new member of your family, or you are moving, please contact Susan at (301) 292-0527 or
parish@stmaryspiscataway.org. This keeps our
membership records up to date and we don’t have to pay for postage and address corrections from the post office. Thank you! |
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HOLY
NAME SOCIETY
Mr.
Charles Swanik (301 856-3471 |
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Holy Name Men's
Retreat |
| 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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ADORATION
Mrs.
Joan Yates (310) 283-2206 |
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Can YOU watch with me for just one hour?
Adorers and visitors are welcome to attend any hour of adoration.
Currently, we are in need of regular adorers on Wednesday from 6:00–7:00 p.m. and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please contact Joan Yates if you have questions or would like to be an adorer.
Adorers: If you are not able to make your regular scheduled time, please contact your division captain so they can possibly get a substitute. Thank you!
Division Captains
Tues & Wed, 6 a.m. to Noon—Pam Rizzo (301) 292-5191
Tues & Wed, Noon to 6 p.m.—Karen Clink (301) 292-2611
Tues 6 p.m. to Midnight—Rose Antonio (301) 292-9576
Wed 6 p.m. to Midnight—Esther Baraquio (301) 567-0170
Thursday All Day—Don Benedict (301) 292-9517
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