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Easter Sunday
March 27, 2005
When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered His head, not with the burial cloths
but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other
disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.
- Jn 20:6-8 NAB
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Current Week's 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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 Father Gary Villanueva will be celebrating Mass at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 1st. Those participating in this special Mass are reminded that First Saturday is celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. |
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The Sanctuary Light will shine this week for the intention of the Smith Family.
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PRAYER LISTS PARISHIONERS FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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Please pray for the following parishioners and/or friends who are currently serving overseas:
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Remember to turn your clocks forward next Sunday!
EASTER
We have entered into the great season of hope and joy. Think of how many times we have heard the words of consolation at the cemetery closely associated with those who have fallen asleep in the sure hope of the Resurrection. The sting and the seeming power of death is destroyed by the victory of Jesus. His Risen Presence on earth with the early Church not only gave encouragement but revealed the true meaning of life for all peoples. We are asked in this special season to reflect anew on our belief in the resurrection of the dead and the promise of eternal life. Our Lord has offered to all the hope and promise of eternal life. This life is to be in the fullness of God’s love. Thus, Eastertide calls us to reflection and prayer, and if need be, to make the additional changes in our journey of life. It is in this season that we will as a parish have a Mission to strengthen not only our baptismal relationship but also to solidify the foundation of our faith response.
Very early in the morning after the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body with precious oils. The reward of this good and conscientious steward was to be the first to know that Jesus had been raised from the dead! ALLELUIA!
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SCHOOL NEWS |
Do miracles happen in your child’s school? They do at St. Mary’s!
Our kindergarten is almost full; our other grades have a few openings. If you are interested, please call Cathy Wall (301) 292-2522 at the school office for an appointment and/or a private tour.
School will be closed for Easter Break from Friday, March 25th –Monday, April 4th.
School Calendar Raffle Winners
| Drawing Date | Winning # | Winner's Name | |
| 3/14/2005 | 39 | Mr. Jones Mitchell |
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PARISH NEWS Bulletin articles must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday for publication 2 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. |
St. Mary’s Annual Sodality Retreat will be held on
Friday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23rd at the Washington Retreat House on 4000 Harwood Road, NE, Washington, D.C. The cost will be $125; seniors age 65 and over, $115. If you are interested in attending, please contact Vicki Burton at (301) 292-9012.
St. Mary’s Sodality will be attending the “Sight and Sound” presentation of the Song of David in Pennsylvania on
Wednesday, June 1st. I f you are interested in attending, please contact Sandra Ginyard at (301) 248-9425.
Softball registration will be held on
Sunday, April 3rd at 3 p.m. at Accokeek Park (next to the old Knights of Columbus). Call Phil Miller at (301) 297-5360 for further information.|
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION |
NOTE: Most activities are cancelled this week and will resume next weekend.
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. Saint Mary’s Parish is being drawn into a deeper sense of the Easter message with the help of a Mission. Many will recall the Mission lead by Father Freund in the fall of 2003. We were all reminded of the unholy Trinity of Me, Myself and I. The Redemptorist Congregation keeping to the spirit of Saint Alphonsus Ligouri has passed on a deepening of the Faith rooted in a Eucharistic character and an affectionate love and devotion to our Holy Mother. I encourage our families to take advantage of this extraordinary time of Grace and schedule your week around the Mission. More details will be available over the next weeks.
Mark Your Calendars Now: Vacation Bible School will be held from
Monday, August 1st through Friday, August 5th from 8:30 a.m. till noon.
Come and see the Pro-life Memorial at St. Philip of Bethsaida Place on 5301 Auth Road. It is a beautiful display that mourns for the unborn and wishes to convert hearts. There are over 721 crosses which represent the number of babies killed every working hour of every working day! The memorial will be there for several weeks. Stop by, pull in the driveway, park and say a prayer for the unborn. Deacon Bob Gignilliat explains that the thirteen crosses up front stand for the twelve apostles and Mary. The color of some is red, white, or blue for the USA. Blessed Art Thou: The Dignity and Duties of a Woman, will be held on
Saturday, April 30th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Washington, D.C. and co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington’s HIV/AIDS Pastoral Ministry. For more information, contact Michael Scott at (301) 853-5308 or
scottm@adw.org
ALLELUIA! |
