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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 23, 2005
"The people who sit in darkness have seen a great Light, on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death, Light has arisen." From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." - Mt 4:16-17
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Weekday Mass Schedule
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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The watchword today is “immediately.” Peter and Andrew, James and John all respond immediately to the call of Christ. May I be as open to God’s call and as ready to use my talents in His service as those first disciples were!
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
WEEKEND MASSES JANUARY 22nd & 23rd FAMILY NIGHT FOR LIFE SUNDAY, JANUARY 23RD MARCH FOR LIFE MONDAY, JANUARY 24TH
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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. |
MUSIC MINISTRY |
 Maurice Durufle’s “Requiem” will be performed by St. Mary’s Traditional Choir on
Sunday, March 13th at 4 p.m. in the main church. We are in need of additional singers, if interested please contact Dr. Terry at (202) 581-6304. |
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There will be a special Thank You Mass for all of St. Mary’s volunteers on Sunday, February 6th after the noon Mass. Thank you to all who have helped St. Mary’s in the past year!
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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. |
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TSUNAMI RELIEF I wish to express my thanks to the generosity of so many parishioners to this tragedy. Our parish collected over $12,000.00 in the special second collection of January 8/9. This is to be combined with the funds raised in the other parishes of the Archdiocese. I take great comfort in the fact that of every dollar given to Catholic Relief Services most of it is directly applied in the form of aid. As I mentioned that weekend, most of us realize that this tragedy will not be solved in a short period of time, nor will the initial financial response of so many in our world restore this part of the world quickly. Our sustained efforts, prayers and generosity will gradually bring some normalcy. May the Lord bless you for your continued support of the victims of the Tsunami of December 26, 2004. |
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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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Quilt Meeting—All of you who would like to work on the next quilt that get raffled off at the St. Mary’s Church Bazaar in November, please mark your calendar for Saturday, January 29th. At that first meeting, we will pick the quilt pattern and maybe even decide on some of the colors for our next quilt. You don’t have to be an experienced quilter, just interested in learning the time-honored craft of quilt making and meeting new friends. If you’re interested, please call Pat Seaquist at (202) 843-2082 or Kathy Parrish (301) 292-2537. Raffle tickets to benefit the James Cardinal Hickey Scholarship will be sold after all Masses starting February 5th–February 27th. First place prize will be $500, 2nd place $300, 3rd place $100, 4th place $100 and 5th place $100. For further information, please call Dorothy Jones at (301) 372-8922.
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OUTSIDE OF PARISH EVENTS |
| Hearts Aflame is coming to St. Bernardine of Siena Parish for a discussion on Morality. The class will be held on the following
Thursdays: February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and March 3rd from 7 to 9 p.m. Please call Jo Anne Mulcahy by January 28th to register at (301) 736-0707. Men’s Vocation Retreat for men in their 20’s, 30’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. Catholic Alumni Club of Washington, DC is a social organization of over 350 single professional Catholics of all ages who are free to marry in the Catholic Church. CAC’s primary purpose is to bring men and women together for camaraderie and friendship. The club sponsors a wide variety of social and religious activities, including dances, dinners, coed sports, cultural events and community service projects. CAC is a wonderful way to meet other single Catholics who share your interests and common religious heritage. For a newsletter and more information about CAC, contact Michael Coogan at (301) 916-6336. |