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Holy Trinity
May 22, 2005
For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that
everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal
life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world,
but that the world might be saved through Him. -
Jn 3:16-17
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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 Please pray for those who are ill. Names of those in need of prayer will be published in the church bulletin for one month. If a parishioner still has need for continuing prayer, their name will be kept on the church bulletin boards on a prayer list. Please let Susan know when their names can be removed. Thank you! |
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Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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Altar
Flowers in Our Lady’s Chapel and in the Main Church next weekend are
given in loving memory of John Carroll and Ruth Harris respectively by
Beverly Carroll.
There will be a Penance Service on Tuesday, May 24th at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Church.
Today’s
second reading reminds us that we are the adopted sons and
daughters the heirs, of God. We are good stewards of our
inheritance when we share our faith and fulfill Our Lord’s command
to “go….and make disciples of all the nations.”
Help Wanted: St. Mary’s School has positions open for two elementary school teachers and a custodian. If you are interested in further information, please contact Cathy Wall at (301) 292-2522.
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Eucharistic Adoration/Our Lady’s Chapel Anyone may attend
Eucharistic Adoration and spend time worshiping Jesus. Adorers are
welcome anytime during the above hours for as long as they are able
to stay. We are trying to have adorers commit to a certain time
period (even if under 1 hour) on a regular basis so that all hours
are covered with at least two adorers. If you would be willing to
make this commitment, please contact Joan Yates at (301) 283-2206. |
Come and support St. Mary’s Slow Pitch Softball League on Friday evenings at Louise B. Cosca Park. See the schedule on the church bulletin boards.
| OUTSIDE OF PARISH EVENTS |
Corpus Christi Mass and Procession
In this Year of the Eucharist, please join St. Mary of the
Assumption Parish community for its annual Corpus Christi Mass and
Procession on Sunday, May 29th. Mass begins at 11:30 a.m.
followed immediately by the Sacred Procession. The procession will be
followed by a potluck meal. Extra parking will be available across the
street from the church. For more information, call the rectory at (301)
627-3255.
Vocation Retreats for Young Men:
The Archdiocese is sponsoring two vocation retreats for young men this
summer. The theme is “The Eucharist:
Gettin’ Tight with Christ.”
June 10-11th for young men entering 7th–9th grades;
cost $30.
June 17-19th for young men entering 10th grade–freshman year of
college; cost $40.
Please contact Fr. Dan Leary at (301) 853-4580 for further
information or vocations@adw.org.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Conference
The Immaculate Heart of Mary 2005 National/Home School and Family
Conference will be held at the Dulles Hilton Conference Center in
Herndon, Virginia on Friday, June 10th (9 a.m. -9:30 p.m.) and on
Saturday, June 11th (9 a.m. -4:30 p.m.). FREE admission and
parking. Nationally renowned speakers include: Dr. A. von Hildebrand,
Fr. P. Straub, Fr. P. Scalia, Fr. J. Gould, Cong. R.K. Dornan, Mrs. L
Berquist, and many others. Numerous Catholic vendors and Catholic
curriculum providers will be attending. Website:
www.ihmconference.org
info@ihmconference.org or
call (540) 636-1946.
Catholic Cemeteries
For respectful assistance with your family’s burial needs, please
contact Catholic Cemeteries at (301) 932-1766.
AIDS Orphans Around the World Exhibit
The Children Left Behind: AIDS Orphans Around the World, a new
exhibit at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, will be open till
June 12th. Sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, the exhibit
features creative works and stories that capture life through the eyes
of orphans and other children left vulnerable by HIV/AIDS from Uganda,
South Africa, India, Cambodia and Guatemala. The museums are open
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday: noon to 5:00
p.m., 3900 Harewood Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. For information please
contact (202) 635-5475 or www.jp2cc.org.
Virginia Tech: Newman Community
(Catholic Campus Ministry)
If your son or daughter is attending Virginia Tech, please contact the
college at ccm@vt.edu or call (540)
951-0032 for information about the community and an invitation to the
kick-off events. Check out the website at
www.vtccm.org.
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SCHOOL NEWS |
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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
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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!
How to Practice Family Planning (instead of artificial birth control) taught by Heather Keimig, MSN. Classes will be held
Sunday afternoons: May 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 