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2nd Sunday of Easter
April 3, 2005
"Do not be unbelieving, but believe." Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." - Jn 20:27b-29
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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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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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St. Mary’s Parish Breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 10th after the 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Mass in the parish hall. Come and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and great fellowship. Donations will be accepted.
The season of Easter gives us an insight into the early days of our faith. As we open our minds to the Acts of the Apostles, we are given glimpses of the struggle and sacrifices linked to the call of Christians then and now. The challenges of our lives are many and varied. As we reflect on the men and women throughout Acts, we are asked to imitate their spirit of perseverance and have a greater reliance on the mysterious movement of God’s life and love.
Jesus meets the need of each disciple. To the fearful in the upper room, He speaks words of peace. To doubting Thomas, He provides the tangible proof of His resurrection. What do I need to become His disciple? What do I have to share that might meet someone else’s need?
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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 reopen tomorrow, Monday, April 4th!
School Calendar Raffle Winners
| Drawing Date | Winning # | Winner's Name | |
| 3/21/2005 | 503 | Mr. & Mrs. William Brightwell |
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.
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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.
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Come and join Sodality on a day Pilgrimage to St. Michaels on
Wednesday, June 1st. For further information, please contact Sandra Ginyard at (301) 248-9425.
St. Mary’s Sodality will be attending the “Sight and Sound” presentation of the Song of David in Pennsylvania on
Saturday, October 8th. If 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 |
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.
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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 and join in for good fellowship, donuts and hot drinks!
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 7:30–9:00 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.
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: 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. Pope John Paul II stated on October 30, 1998, “The CCR has helped many Christians to rediscover the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in their lives, in the life of the Church and in the world; and this rediscovery has awakened in them a faith in Christ filled with joy, a great love of the Church and a generous dedication to their evangelizing mission.”