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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 6, 2005
"Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lamp stand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, Your light must shine before others, that they may see Your good deeds and glorify Your heavenly Father." - Mt 5:15-16
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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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St. Mary’s Parish Breakfast will be held on Sunday, February 13th after the 8:00 and 9:30 Mass in the parish hall. Come and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and great fellowship. Donations will be accepted. |
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There will be a Soup Supper sponsored by the Holy Name Society on Friday at 6:00 p.m. each Friday from February 11th thru March 18th in the Parish Hall. Stations of the Cross and Benediction will follow at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel.
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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!
Ten Secrets to Authentic Joy: Join us for a two session class that will be held on Sunday, February 20th and 27th from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the school library. Come and find out how to find joy in your salvation. For further information please contact Bill Keimig at (301) 292-0527.
St. Mary’s Redemptorist Parish Mission will be celebrated from Sunday, April 10th thru Thursday, April 14th and led by Father William Maggs, CSsR. There will be an 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Chapel each day and an 8:00 p.m. Mass in the Main Church. |
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. Thirty-three saints have been given the title “Doctor of the Church” by Popes through the centuries. These saints are specially venerated for their great learning, personal holiness, and value to the life of the universal Church. Come and join us as we take a look at these amazing saints! 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 for singing, strong fellowship and new friendships. Please call Bob Ryan at (301) 203-8203 if you are interested as this group now meets in various parishioner’s homes. 
Peter, the impulsive fisherman was a sinner, pope and saint. Deacon Ames will be preaching a 6-part Lenten Meditation Series, Thursday nights (February 10th, 17th, 24th and March 3rd, 10th and 17th) at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel. 
Hearts Aflame Course, “The
Creed”, will be held this Sunday, February 6th and next Sunday, February 13th from 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. or
Monday afternoon (February 7th, 14th, 28th, March 7th and 14th) in the school library. Refreshments will be provided. Please call Bill Keimig at (301) 292-0527 for further information. 
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Lent 2005
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The Gospel today reminds us that our lives and our deeds must serve as examples to others, pointing the way to the Father. Not for our own benefit do we labor, but so that others may see our good works and give glory to our Father in heaven.|
SCHOOL NEWS |
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 Shrove Tuesday’s Pancake Supper will be held on
Tuesday, February 8th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the parish hall. This event will be sponsored by St. Mary’s Class of 2005 and the Knights of Columbus John F. Kennedy Council. Adult tickets are: $5 for reserved seats, $6 at the door; Children 4-10 tickets are: $3 for reserved seats, $4 at the door. For more information, please contact Georgette Weiss at (301) 292-2522.
School Calendar Raffle Winners:
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St. Mary’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held on
Sunday, February 20th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Maurice Durufle’s entire “Requiem” will be performed by St. Mary’s Traditional Choir in the fall. We are in need of additional singers. If interested, please contact Dr. Terry at (202) 581-6304.
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.
Welcome to the following newly registered parishioner: Ms. Cheryl Campbell
Murga.