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April 30, 2006 |
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3rd Sunday of Easter Then He opened their minds to understand the scriptures. And He said to them, "Thus it is written that the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day." - Lk 24:45-46
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This year’s Jubilarian Mass will be held on Sunday, June 11th at 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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The Continuance of Eastertide
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 or through the school office for $100 each before the cut off date of Monday, April 24th. 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!
 Do you like to sing? Do you play a musical instrument? Come and use your talents while worshiping Him. The Traditional choir practice meets on
Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. and 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.
New parishioners should fill out a registration form found in the gathering places of both churches and at the parish office. If you have a new address, phone number, e-mail address, a new member of your family, or you are moving, please contact Susan at (301) 292-0527 or parish@stmaryspiscataway.org. Thank you!
Quilters Wanted: St. Mary’s Piecemakers will be starting the new quilt for 2006. We meet once a week and can really use the extra help! Previous experience is not necessary. If you’d like to join us, please call Pat Seaquist at (301) 843-2082.
ROSARY PILGRIMAGE The annual Rosary Pilgrimage will be held at St. Ignatius Church, Chapel Point, Maryland to honor Our Blessed Mother. The pilgrimage will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13th and take place at the outdoor shrine to Our Lady. There will be a procession to the Shrine led by the Knights of Columbus as well as recitation of a Living Rosary followed by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. For further information, please contact St. Ignatius Church at (301) 934-8245. DINNER DANCE Holy Spirit Church, Forestville, Maryland, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary on Pentecost Sunday, June 4th with a Dinner Dance. All former parishioners are invited to join the celebration at the Knights of Columbus Sarto Hall, 3611 Stewart Road, Forestville, Maryland from 4:30–9:00 p.m. The menu consists of : garden salad, rolls/butter, Steamship Round of beef, baked salmon, garlic mashed potatoes, red roasted potatoes, vegetable medley, dessert, coffee, tea or soda. The cost is $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. The deadline for reservations is Monday, May 15, 2006. Please contact Mary Oliver at the Parish House (301) 336-3707 if you wish to attend. RETREATS FOR YOUNG MEN Please join Father Panke and the Seminarians of the Archdiocese of Washington for a retreat aimed at helping young men discover how to live an authentic Christian life. Please contact the Vocations Office for a registration form at (301) 853-4580 or
vocations@adw.org. CELEBRATING ARCHBISHOP CARROLL Please join Bishop Kevin Farrell, Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, Coach John Thompson, and the Board of Directors of Archbishop Carroll High School for the 14th Annual Spring Benefit and Hall of Honor at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, June 12th from 6:00–9:00 p.m. This year’s inductees are John T. Butler, James P. Mumford and Bishop George V. Murry, S.J. For tickets or more information, please call (202) 529-1193. |
 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 if you have questions or would like to be an adorer.
Sunday, May 7th - Planning Meeting after 9:30 a.m. Mass in the school library
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As time moves further away from Easter Sunday, many of us have lost the opportunity generated by the Church for us to reflect on the hope and promise of Eternal Life. While it is understandable that we all have many things going on in our daily lives, the nuts and bolts eventually
lead us to the mystery of life and death. This season of Easter is precisely meant to help all who believe in the Lord Jesus to grasp more earnestly the hope offered by the Lord to all who follow Him. We have also been reminded in the light of Divine Mercy Sunday of the enormous love that God has for each and everyone of us. To willingly miss the opportunity to re-appraise our journey through this life is a tragedy unfolding before our eyes by many we call our loved ones. We are the ones who are called by our faith response to be a light to them by the grace of God’s forgiveness received and offered to all who seek Him with a sincere heart.
Apply now…there are still a few openings at St. Mary’s.
We are currently taking applications at St. Mary’s School; however, we are being selective and accepted applicants will be on a first come first serve basis. Please call Cathy Wall at (301) 292-2522 to schedule an appointment, a private tour, and testing for your child.
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. You must pre-register! Please contact Bill Keimig to pre-register or for further information.
Natural Family Planning Classes will be held at the Keimig’s home (1500 Schall Road, Accokeek) on the following
Sunday afternoons: May 21st, and June 18th from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please contact Heather at (301) 203-9293 to pre-register.
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.
Mom’s Fellowship and Prayer Group will meet on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for playtime and to pray the rosary. Moms with kids in tow or any other ladies who desire to learn to love our Lord in the Holy Eucharist and our Lady through the rosary. Contact Heather Keimig at (301) 203-9293 for meeting location each week and further information. 
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 prayerful 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 evening, 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. Family prayer focused on interceding on behalf of priests and petitioning Mother Mary to protect our 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 9:30 a.m. a.m. at Our Lady’s Chapel and till 10:30 a.m. in the school library.
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 (May 7th) 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.
The Sodality Mother/Daughter Brunch
will be held on Sunday, May 21st in the parish hall after the 9:30 a.m. Mass.
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