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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 4, 2007
Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed Him.
– Lk 5:10-11
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Current Week's Mass
Schedule |
| Monday,
February 5th |
St.
Agatha |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Pat Howe |
| Tuesday,
February 6th |
St.
Paul Miki |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Margaret Keimig |
| Wednesday,
February 7th |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Jose Viroya & Family |
| Thursday,
February 8th |
St.
Jerome Emiliani/St. J. Bakhita |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention of
Laramie Askin |
| 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Maxima Salis |
| Friday,
February 9th |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Romeo Irabon |
| 8:00 p.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
First
Friday Devotees |
| Saturday,
February 10th |
St. Scholastica
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Stephen J. McKimmie |
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Next Weekend's Mass
Schedule |
| Saturday,
February 10th |
Vigil
Mass |
| 5:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Deceased
members of Carroll & Gates Families |
| Sunday,
February 4th |
6th Sunday in Ordinary
Time |
| 8:00 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intentions
of the Parishioners of St. Mary's |
| 9:30 a.m.
Main Church |
Soul of
Mrs. Annie Countiss |
| 12:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Intentions
of the Archbishop Appeal |
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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 The Beddow High School Red Cross Club will be at St. Mary’s on the
next two Sundays (2/11 and 2/18). They will be recruiting volunteers to give blood for the American Red Cross Blood Drive here at St. Mary’s Church on
Sunday, February 25th after all the Sunday Masses. We need at least 64 volunteers to warrant having the blood mobile coming to St. Mary’s. If you have any questions, please contact Susan at the parish office.
HERE I AM, LORD!
In today’s readings, both Isaiah and Peter hear the call of God and feel themselves unworthy. But, both reassured by the Lord, answered Him and followed Him. Do I hear the Lord asking, “Whom shall I send?” Am I prepared to answer, “Here I am. Send me!”?
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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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2007 Archbishop’s Appeal
“Your Reward shall be great in Heaven” Luke 6:23
The 2007 Archbishop’s Appeal is now well underway. This is an opportunity for us to unite with all Catholics in our area to share our blessings and to show compassion for one another. Please assist the works of vocations, education of seminarians, religious education, parish life ministry and all the other services carried out by our Archdiocese. Please be as generous as God has been to you. Every gift is important.
Next weekend, all will be asked to complete a pledge form at Mass. If you have already given in the mail or need to decline to give, there will be places to note that on the form. If you have not yet pledged, please take home a copy of the campaign brochure and the tabloid that is being distributed with today’s bulletin. Read them carefully and prayerfully consider Archbishop Wuerl’s request for support. Give generously to assist the work of our Archdiocese.
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A Special Thank You
For almost three years, we have had the luxury of dedicated cooks, preparers, servers, set-up and clean-up volunteers offering our monthly breakfast. They are tired and need a period of rest. I am grateful for their generous service to the parish! Though we have on a number of occasions asked for additional volunteers to ease the commitment of these parishioners, the response has not born sufficient fruit to remedy the situation.
Consequently, we will move to a quarterly breakfast—January, April, June and September. The Men’s Softball Team, the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society are joining forces to continue the
breakfasts. These organizations invite all parishioners, our school families, and members of other parish organizations to join with them so that the breakfast can be held on a more permanent basis as in the past. The breakfasts have proved themselves to be an enjoyment to all and a simple fundraiser for the benefit of the parish and our school. If you wish to volunteer, please contact Ron Weiss (301) 292-8112 or Chuck Johnson (301) 283-2841. Thank you!
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Prayer List
PARISHIONERS:
Week 1: Betty White
Week 2: Joan Yates
Week 4: Bernice Smith, Kathleen Cooley
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Week 1: Harry Wall, Ramon Robles, Thomas Richards
Week 2: John Gartung (Mrs. Hanus’ father), Patrick
Brault (Father David’s father)
Week 3: Dr. Charles Claggett
Week 4: John Cox (son of Ritchie & Teresa), Jeannette Piccicuto & Marcella Corby (sisters of Juliette Finkenauer), Mike Pulscak
DEATHS:
Colleen Schlosser Spadafore, Martha Graham (mother of Walter Graham), Rev. Msgr. Robert Paul Mohan, S.S.
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. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
Amen.
SGT Jamell Lee Heung; PFC Kori Arsenault, Natl Guard; Lt Col Stephen Wilson, USMC; USMC; SGT Jon McLeese, USA; Michael E. Price, US Govt; TSgt Ernest Driggers, USAF; ABH2 Dan Dimapilis, USN; CPT Paul Balassa, USA; DCANG; Capt Edelen A. Parker, USMC; CDR David Ellis, USN, GySgt John M. DeGrasse, USMC and SF-4 Wendi Ramsey-Brandao, USA. |
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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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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
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Come and join us at the parish hall for Shrove Tuesday’s Pancake Supper on
Tuesday, February 20th 5:00–7:00 p.m. The menu includes: pancakes, syrup, butter, sausages, apple sauce, juices, coffee and tea. Adults: $6 reserved seats/$7 at the door; Children under 10: $4 reserved seats/$5 at the door; Children under 3: FREE. Reservation forms are in the bulletin or can be picked up at the parish/school offices.
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8th Annual Golf Tournament is coming soon!
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.jpg) Calling all golfers! St. Mary’s 8th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on
Monday, April 23rd starting at noon at the Potomac Ridge Golf Course at 15800 Sharpersville Road in Waldorf. Please pick up a registration form in the gathering space of either church.
This event is limited to 144 golfers! First come, first serve!
Please return your registration form to the parish office during office hours; place it in our mailbox outside the parish office or send it to us via the U.S. Mail. Proceeds will go towards the enrichment of our school. If you need further information, please contact Phil Parker at (301) 367-5050.
 Congratulations to the Boy and Girl Scouts who have earned their religious awards this year!
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Cemetery Regulations
Established by Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington
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- Fresh flowers are welcome all year.
- Artificial flowers are allowed only from Nov. 16th through March 15th.
- Flowers of any type may be removed when they become unsightly or the particular season/holiday is over. We will not be responsible for saving containers etc. if we have to remove items.
- Other decorations such as glass containers, candles, lights, metal staffs, etc. are prohibited and subject to immediate removal.
- Individual plantings of trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. are not allowed.
Anyone interested in purchasing a cemetery site at St. Mary’s should contact Catholic Cemeteries at (301) 932-1766 and talk to John, Janet or Julie.
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HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Mr. Charles Swanick (301) 856-3471
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Holy Name Society is a group of Catholic men that promote reverence for the name of God and sanctification of members, support the clergy and work for the good of the parish. Come and join us for our meeting
every 1st Tuesday of the month from 7:30–8:30 p.m. in the parish office conference room. Also, we will sit together and receive Communion together at the
9:30 a.m. Mass on the second Sunday of the month. Please contact Charles Swanick if you have any questions.
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SODALITY
Mrs.
Corinne Prebble (301) 292-6297
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Sodality is a group of Catholic women willing to work together in service of Christ’s Church and the world in every area of life: family, work, professional, civil and ecclesial. Sodality meets
every 1st Sunday of the month after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the school hall. Please contact Corinne Prebble for further information.
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.
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!
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VOCATIONS
Deacon Stephen
McKimmie (301) 292-0527 |
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Run-Walk
for Vocations |
.gif) Marine Corps Marathon & 10 K. You are invited to join the “Run-Walk for Vocations” team for the Marine Corps Marathon & 10 K. All levels of runners and walkers are most welcome. This is a unique experience to get into the best shape of your life, accomplish an amazing goal, meet new people at team events, support our seminarians and the work of priest vocations. For more information and to register, contact Carol Flannery at
flannery@adw.org, (240) 432-4340 or Mike Greaney
mikegreaney@comcast.net, (301) 949-3699. |
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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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Youth Ministry Calendar
| Month |
Youth
Meeting Dates |
Other
Events |
| 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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Please help support St. Mary’s Youth Ministry!
1. We are collecting used cell phones, cell phone accessories and toner cartridges. Simply drop your old cell phones etc. in the box in the gathering space of either church or bring your items to the parish office during working hours.
2. We are collecting gently used items worth $25 or more for an on-line auction.
You may either drop these items off at the parish office during working hours or contact Paola Carts to arrange a pick up or drop off. Also, please call Paola regarding items larger than a bread box.
What will this money help us earn? Besides funding our regular events (Pizza with a Purpose, movie nights, retreats, etc.), we have a BIG goal in our sites: World Youth Day 2008. We are hoping to send a Pilgrim Team to Sydney, Australia in July 2008. This effort will require much support from the entire St. Mary’s parish. We welcome your prayers and financial support now and over the next 20 months. Thank you!
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Friday, February 16th 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Magnificat House. The theme will be: “Myth buster: Can Catholics be Cool?” |
There will be a Passion play performed by our Youth Ministry on
Friday, March 30th. We are in need of users, actors, behind-the-scenes crew, etc. Interested? Please contact Paola Carts.
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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, 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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.gif) Baptismal Classes for parents wishing to have their child baptized will be on the
4th Sunday of the month (February 25th) after the 12 p.m. Mass.
You must pre-register! Please contact Bill Keimig to pre-register or for further information.
Adults – Learn Your Faith – Hearts Aflame Course
The Hearts Aflame Course on the Creed is soon to begin. The dates are as follows:
All Sundays, February 4th, 11th and 18th. The course will be held from 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. in the school library. This is a great opportunity to learn in detail what the Church teaches.
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 after Mass (except for 1st Friday) 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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PARISH NEWS
Pastor: Father David Brault
Parochial Vicar: Father Gary Villanueva
Deacon George Ames
Deacon Stephen McKimmie
Bulletin articles must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday for publication two weekends later. Bulletin inserts must be in the parish office on the Tuesday prior to the weekend that the insert will be used. Inserts and articles for the bulletin must be approved by the pastor and arrangements for the organization to stuff the bulletin with the secretary.
Office Hours: Monday 10:00 a.m. to Noon
and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday
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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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St. Mary’s Soccer: Registration for Spring 2007 Session will be held on
Thursday, February 8th 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the parish hall. If you are not returning for the spring season, please return any uniform items at this time or you will be charged a $50 replacement fee. For more information, please call Keith Brightwell at (301) 843-5167 or Heather Walzel at (301) 292-6521.
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Quilters Wanted: St. Mary’s piece makers will be starting the new quilt for 2007. The group meets once a week and can really use the extra help! Previous experience is not necessary. Our first meeting will be on February 10th. If you’d like to join us, please call Pat Seaquist at (301) 843-2082.
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MUSIC
MINISTRY
Music
Director: Dr. Mickey Terry
(202) 581-6304 |
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COME AND SHARE YOUR TALENTS!
We are looking for additional choir members. The Traditional choir practice is on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. and the Contemporary choir, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.—both in the Main Church. If you can sing or play a musical instrument, come and join us by using your talents for His glory. Please call Dr. Mickey Terry if you are interested in joining.
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