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"If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and remain in His love. I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete."
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The Ascension of the Lord will be observed at the weekend Masses on Saturday, May 27th and Sunday, May 28th. Note that the school and the parish office will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.
ATTENTION VIRGINIA TECH FRESHMEN Are you attending Virginia Tech in the fall? If so, please e-mail us at ccm@vt.edu so we can introduce you to the Newman Community, a Catholic Campus Ministry, at Virginia Tech. Please include your name, and address; we will send you a letter describing our many activities or you may call us at (540) 951-0032 Ext. #103 and leave a message for Fr. Richard Mooney, Campus Minister. PRAYER REQUEST FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Summer students from the University of Maryland will be going on a Pro-Catholic Faith, Pro-Life walk from Augusta, Maine to Washington, D.C. to spread the teachings of the Catholic Church especially through the teachings of Pope John Paul II. They will be traveling with a group called the Missionaries of the Eucharist. Please keep them in your prayers as they seek to spread a culture of life. More information about the Pro-Life walk and their goals can be found at the website www.MissionariesoftheEucharist.org. ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY MASS The 13th Annual Memorial Day Mass at St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Cemetery will be held on Monday, May 29th at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Msgr. John R. Pennington will be our main celebrant. Mass is offered each year at this time for the deceased members of the Catholic parishes of St. Mary’s, Charles, Calvert and Prince George’s counties and especially for those who have passed away during the past year. The cemetery is located in Helen, Maryland on Dr. Johnson Road adjacent to Mother Catherine Spalding School (Route 238). An enclosable tent will be erected for everyone’s comfort so the Mass regardless of weather. If you need additional information, please contact our office at (301) 475-5005 or (301) 932-1766. THE JEWELER’S SHOP The Jeweler’s Shop is a drama about love by Pope John Paul II. This is a moving theatrical experience about the trials, tribulations and triumphs of love. Performances are held at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, 3900 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, D.C. through June 18th (no performances the weekend of May 27th-29th). Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Prices for tickets are: Students & Seniors, $12; Clergy & Religious, $10; Group rate (10 or more), $15/ticket; and General Admission, $17. Please call (202) 635-5468 or (877) 767-3872 for reservations. 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. 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. EVENINGS OF PIANO MUSIC 2006 The students of Shirley Smith will present a performance on Saturday, June 9th from 6:00 to 10 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in the Main Church. NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC CATHOLIC CONVENTION 2006 An experience of Asian Pacific spirituality, faith practices, prayer forms, cultural and social customs. This will include workshops, group and individual sessions, and family oriented activities. For more information please contact Jojo Manato (301) 632-6480 or Al Leyson (301) 292-5181.
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 Mark Your Calendar Now: Stephen D. McKimmie’s ordination as a new deacon on
Saturday, June 3rd at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be a Thanksgiving Mass on
Saturday, June 3rd at the 5:00 p.m. Mass followed by light refreshments in the parish hall. Deacon Steve McKimmie will be preaching at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on
Sunday, June 4th. Prayers would be greatly appreciated!
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!
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. 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 July 4th. All are welcome who are considering becoming a Catholic or just want to find out what the Catholic faith is all about.
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 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.
 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.
Adorers: If you are not able to make your regular scheduled time, please contact your division captain so they can possibly get a substitute. Thank you!
Division Captains Tues & Wed 6 a.m. to Noon Pam Rizzo (301) 292-5191
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Jesus’ commandment is that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down their lives, if necessary. What gifts of myself–my skills and talents, my time and resources–will best demonstrate my love for God’s people?
What? Are we still celebrating Easter? Yes! The cycle of Easter is most important in the life of Christians because it redirects our thoughts to the promise of eternal life and the hope of heaven. We can all become so busy about matters that need to be addressed and forget that we will eventually die. How many times have I shared with you the fact that many still do not have a last will/testament, and others have handled the major decisions for the family and left the other spouse is in the dark? Many have made no provisions for guardianship and protection for their children in a formal way. The instinct to think that we are going to be around forever has to be checked; Easter does that in a very powerful way. Yet, if we are on the move to one day be in heaven, then our lives should give some manifestation to that truth. Our relationship with the Lord should, as Bishop Gonzales stated last Sunday at Confirmation, bear witness to this relationship. Yes, the Church is still celebrating Easter and invites us, her children, to unite with her in that celebration of Faith, Hope, and Love!†
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
St. Mary’s Holy Name Society is looking for new members! Holy Name Society is a group of Catholic men that promote reverence for the name of God and sanctification of members, supports the clergy and works for the good of the Parish. Come and join us
every 1st Tuesday of the month (June 6th ) from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the parish office conference room for good fellowship and for the betterment of the larger church community. Please contact Frank Kane if you have any questions. 
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 (today, June 4th) 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.
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