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4th
Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2005
(World Day of Prayers for Vocations)
"I am the gate. Whoever enters through Me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." -
Jn 10:9-10
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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 MAY GOD GRANT THEM ETERNAL PEACE:
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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 second collection next Sunday for the
Catholic Home Missions Appeal. This collection helps Catholics in rural America –Appalachia, the Deep South, the Southwest, and the Rocky Mountain states where the Catholic Church struggles. These poor dioceses need financial assistance to support parishes, evangelization, religious education, campus ministry, seminary training, ethnic ministries, and youth and lay ministry programs. We need to protect and preserve our Catholic community here in the United States by responding generously to this Appeal. Thank you for your support!
We continue to reflect on the many essential points of our personal and communal journey to God. We have had to consider the moment of personal death, the death of others in our circle of life, our belief in eternal life and the like. In the midst of all this, our late Holy Father John Paul the Great left us a profound legacy. He invited us to follow the Lord Jesus and showed us the way – deep personal prayer. Our parish Mission has further assisted us to enter into the real meaning of life and how to value the things that really matter. Let us ask our Good God to strengthen us to greater fidelity and response to His Mercy.
| EASTER FLOWERS: In Memory/Honor of Martha Kovacs and Anastacio Garcia. |
Jesus says, “I came that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Good stewards are grateful for the gift of life and joyfully share their abundance with others.
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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 Calendar Raffle Winners
| Drawing Date | Winning # | Winner's Name | |
| 4/4/2005 | 491 | Remington Thames |
| 1st Communion Schedule for 2nd Graders There is a mandatory 1st Communion Parent’s Meeting on Monday, April 18th from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the main church. On Saturday, April 30th, there will be a Retreat and Rehearsal for 1st Communion students and parents from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Children will receive the sacrament of 1st Communion on Sunday, May 1st at 2 p.m. in the main church. |
St. Mary’s Home and School Association (HSA) is sponsoring its annual Family Bingo Night on Friday, April 29th from 7-9 p.m. in the parish hall. Food will be served at 6 p.m. to include pizza, subs, sodas, chips and desserts! All are invited! For further information or to place a food order, please call Christine Lee at (301) 538-0002. The deadline for food orders is Tuesday, April 26th. Thank you!
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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. |
If you have moved, changed your phone number or e-mail address, please contact Susan (301) 292-0527 at the parish office.
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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.
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.
A Prayer for the repose of the soul of John Paul II:
Father, eternal shepherd, hear the prayers of your people for your servant Pope John Paul II who governed your Church with love. In your mercy bring him with the flock entrusted to his care to the reward You have promised your faithful servants. Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION |
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Healing Mass at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Bowie on Tuesday, April 19th at 7:30 p.m. followed by a healing service. Please call (301) 249-9199 for further information. |
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!
How to Practice Family Planning (instead of artificial birth control) taught by Heather Keimig, MSN. Classes will be held
Sunday afternoons: May 1st, 22nd, and June 12th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Keimig’s house in Accokeek. Please contact Heather at (301) 203-9293 to register and for further information.
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.
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.| A PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING Help me understand the needs of those who struggle every day to stand tall against the world’s pain. Help me find a way to give hope to those who have turned to alcohol or drugs for survival. Help me to teach the children the lessons of life that will shape their future, body, mind and soul. Help me feed the poor and elderly, too proud to say that they have not eaten today. Help me look inside myself and see that all mankind is one. And, grant me the strength to understand that I can make a difference. (St. Francis Mission) |