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8th Sunday in Ordinary Time The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were accustomed to fast. People came to Him and objected, "Why do the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?"
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Prayer List PARISHIONERS Week 2: Betty White, Marie Williams, Rene Mendenilla, Linda Coller, Roy C. Prebble, Jr.FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Week 2: Valerie Robinson
DECEASED
TROOPS IN IRAQ
Each year Lent seems to come quickly after the celebration of Christmas. Why? We are locked in by the spring equinox—which is how we determine the Feast of Easter. More important than the time issue, Lent is a special time of Grace in the life of the individual and parish. We are given, with the help of a discipline, an opportunity to focus on the real meaning of our life. Why did God come to die for me? What is it that necessitates this outpouring of self-sacrificing love? What is the obstacle to my love for God? The answer is sin! As one of our second graders stated, “We sin because it is fun!” |
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 St. Paul tells the Corinthians that they are living Letters, “known and read by all.” What does the letter of my live reveal to those who read it? Can they tell by the way I live that I belong to Christ and that all I am and have is His?
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Chuck E Cheese’s Family Night is scheduled for Monday, March 6th. This event is meant to be a time for families to have fun and also a fund-raiser for our school. More information will follow!
 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held on
Tuesday, February 28th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the parish hall. The menu will include pancakes, sausages, apple sauce, juices, coffee, tea and condiments. Tickets: adults, $5 reserved seats or $6 at the door; children under 10, $3 reserved seats or $4 at the door; children under 3, free.
 Can YOU watch with me for just one hour? Adorers and visitors are welcome to attend any hour of adoration. We are also in need of regular adorers and substitutes. Please contact Joan Yates at (301) 283-2206 if you have questions or would like to be an adorer.
 Liturgical Publications, Inc., our bulletin publisher, will have a representative, Richard Bradley, come to our parish this week. For those interested in placing a new ad this is your chance. Please contact the parish office if you are interested!
Grandparents/Kinship Caregivers Support Group: If you are caring for a child/children (meeting their basic needs) and need help with child care, tutoring, resources, etc. you may want to join a new support group at St. Mary’s. You can discuss your common challenges and share your experiences. Call (301) 292-2365 if you are interested in joining.
This is an exciting time to join the St. Mary’s Contemporary or Traditional Choir! The Traditional choir practice is on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.; the Contemporary choir, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.—both in the Main Church. Please call Dr. Mickey Terry at (202) 581-6304 if you are interested in joining. Come and share your talents while worshiping Him! Note: If your talent is playing a musical instrument, please let Dr. Terry know!  St. Mary’s Traditional Choir participated in another set of Shut-In Masses for Catholic television. The Masses were filmed at the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The Shut-In Masses will be aired on the first and third Sundays of Lent (March 5th & March 19th). Congratulations to our choir!
 St. Mary’s Holy Name Society is looking for new members. Holy Name Society is a group of Catholic men that promote reverence for the name of God and sanctification of members, supports the clergy and works for the good of the Parish. Come and join us
every 1st Tuesday of the month (March 6th) from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the parish office conference room for good fellowship and for the betterment of the larger church community. Please contact Frank Kane if you have any questions.
 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 (March 5th) after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the school hall.
New members are welcome to attend! For further information, please contact Mary Parker at (301) 292-6656 or Vicki Burton at (301) 292-9012.St. Mary’s Sodality will host a tea on Sunday, March 5th after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. All women are invited to attend! The Sodality Mother/Daughter Brunch will be held on Sunday, April 30th. Times and place will be announced.
RUN FOR VOCATIONS We are looking for a few good men and women to join the “Run for Vocations” team for the Marine Corps Marathon in support of priest vocations! Rookie or experienced runners and race walkers are most welcome. Come train with us. Fun, fitness and faith events are planned for our team. For more information and or to register, contact Carol Flannery at flanneryc@adw.org (240) 432-4340 or Mike Greaney at mikegreaney@comcast.net (301) 949-3699. FORESTVILLE PREGNANCY CENTER The Forestville Pregnancy Center will be holding training sessions for new volunteers on the first 2 weekends in March. Please call (301) 516-5201 for details. |
Lenten Regulations Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years or older on Good Friday and on all of the Fridays of Lent. Lent/Holy Week/Easter Schedule 2006
Holy Monday, April 10th 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Solemn Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel.
Easter Sunday, April 16th:
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Another
Lent?
St. Mary’s Annual Spaghetti dinner will be held on
Sunday, March 26th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Tickets: adults, $10; children under 13, $5; children under 3, free. For more information, please contact Georgette Weiss (301) 292-8112.
St. Mary’s School Family Picnic and Reverse Raffle will be held on
Sunday, April 30th at 1:30 p.m. The raffle prizes will total $5000, with a Grand Prize of $2,500, a First Prize of $1,500 and a Second Prize of $1,000. Raffle tickets may be purchased from a school family for $100 each. The picnic will be held outside or in the hall in case of rain. Tickets may be purchased at the picnic for food and games. Come and have some fun!
Ash Wednesday (3/1): 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Mass in the Main Church. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence.
Mondays thru Thursdays in Lent: 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel. Fridays in Lent
(3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 except Good Friday 4/14):
Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall followed by Stations of the Cross and Benediction in Our Lady’s Chapel. Fridays are a day of Abstinence.
Saturday, April 8th 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass for Palm Sunday in the Main Church (Mass will begin with a Solemn Blessing of Palms and procession into the Church. Procession will begin by the crosswalk between the Chapel and Church.)
Holy Thursday, April 13th
8:00 p.m. Solemn Celebration of Our Lord’s Last Supper in the Main Church. (Christ’s mandate of love: washing the disciple’s feet. The Eucharist concludes with a Solemn candlelight procession with the Blessed Sacrament to the Chapel followed by Adoration until midnight.)
Good Friday, April 14th (Holy Land Collection): 3:00 p.m. Outdoor Stations of the Cross (Outside behind the church, weather permitting.) 8:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy in the Church. Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence.
Holy Saturday, April 15th
8:00 p.m. The Great Easter Vigil in the Main Church (Blessing of the Easter Fire and the Baptismal Waters, reception of the Elect and Candidates, all within the celebration of our First Easter Mass.)
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) is held every Sunday from 10:45–11:50 a.m. in our school. Children can still register for
PSR; fees are $85 for one student; $105 for two students or $120 for three or more students. 
Baptismal Classes for parents wishing to have their child baptized will be on the
4th Sunday of the month after the 12:00 p.m. Mass. Please contact Bill Keimig if you would like to attend or for further information.
Spiritual Play on the Divine Mercy and St. Faustina will be performed on
Sunday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Church. Tickets must be purchased at the door: adults, $5; children under 12, $3. 
Hearts
Aflame* Course will meet on Sundays,
February 26th from 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and Mondays, February 27th, March 6th, 13th and
20th and 27th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the school library.
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 7:30–9:00 p.m. (except major holidays) in the school library. New participants are welcome at any session.
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will meet on Tuesday evening from 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. in the school library through June. All are welcome who are considering becoming a Catholic or just want to find out what the Catholic faith is all about.
Bible Sharing on the Book of Romans with Deacon George Ames will meet on
Wednesday evenings from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the conference room of the parish office
through May 17th. Contact person: Deacon Ames (301) 292-0527 Ext. 105 or
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 1305 Christopher Lane in Ft. Washington. Join us for singing, strong fellowship and new friendships! Please call Bob Ryan at (301) 203-8203 for directions.
The Life of St. Teresa of Avila, a beautiful video series on the dramatic life of the great Carmelite mystic and Doctor of the Church, will be shown on
Friday evenings, April 21st through June 2nd from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the school library. The discussion afterwards will be facilitated by Father Gary Villanueva.
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 to pray for our priests and parish families. Children of all ages are welcome! Contact person: Joan Yates (301) 283-2206
ARISE-Women of Prayer will meet every 2nd Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady’s Chapel. Find out how much your life needs prayer and great fellowship. Receive encouragement as we seek to follow Mary’s example, and allow Christ to change the world through us! Contact person: Marti O’Neill (301)
609-6032. |
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