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4th Sunday of Lent
March 6, 2005
They brought the one who was once blind to the Pharisees. Now Jesus had made clay and opened his eyes on a Sabbath. So then the Pharisees also asked him how he was able to see. He said to them, "He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and now I can see." - Jn 9:13-15
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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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There will be a Soup Supper sponsored by St. Mary’s Sodality this Friday at 6:00 p.m. and
each Friday 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.|
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! 
Hearts Aflame Course, “The
Creed”, will be held Monday afternoons (March 7th and 14th) from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the school library. Refreshments will be provided. Please call Bill Keimig at (301) 292-0527 for further information.
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 9:30–11:00 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.
Peter, the impulsive fisherman
was a sinner, pope and saint. Deacon Ames will be preaching a 6-part Lenten Meditation Series,
Thursday nights (March 10th and 17th) at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel.
Life in the Spirit: St. Mary’s newly formed Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) prayer group meets weekly on
Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. Please call Bob Ryan at (301) 203-8203 for the location.
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. service in the Main Church.|
PARISH NEWS (Bulletin articles must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday for publication 2 weekends later.) |
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Please help prepare our churches for Easter! A cleaning day will be scheduled for Saturday, March 19th at St. Mary’s from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Bring a bag lunch, cleaning gear such as rakes, gloves, plastic bags, sponges, window cleaner, stepladders, buckets, soap, scrapers, power washers etc. and lots of elbow grease! PLEASE SIGN-UP ON THE YELLOW SHEETS IN THE GATHERING SPACE OF THE CHURCH. Please call Bill Keimig (301) 292-0527 for further information. |
Liturgical Publications, Inc., our bulletin
publisher, will have a representative, Mr. Ed Demetreshon, come to our parish within the next few weeks. We would like to thank our present advertisers for renewing their ad, and for those interested in placing a new ad, this is your opportunity. To reserve a space for the new publication year, please contact Susan at the parish office. Keep in mind that our advertising sponsors make our church bulletin possible.
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The inevitably of our passing on -
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The
blind man was willing to let Jesus minister to him and willingly
did all Jesus asked of him. The Pharisees were more resistant to
His message, spending their time and energy to disprove the
miracle. Which am I more like, the man born blind or the
Pharisees?
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SCHOOL NEWS |
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The 8th Grade Class will be making and taking donations for luminaries (suggested donation $10) for the memory/intention of a deceased relative and/or friend. The luminaries will line the walkways of our Church during and after the Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 26th. On each luminary will be the name (s) of the deceased parishioner and the students will pray for each intention. Please note the special request form in your bulletin on the weekends of February 20th and 27th. What a beautiful sign of our Easter hope!
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Are you considering a Catholic education for your child but missed St. Mary’s Open House? If so, please call Cathy Wall (301) 292-2522 at the school office for an appointment and/or a private tour.
