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Holy Body & Blood of Christ
May 29, 2005
"Just as the living Father sent Me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on Me will have life because of Me. This is the Bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this Bread will live forever."
- Jn 6:57-58
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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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Please stop and remember those who have given their lives so we may be free. Please pray for the following parishioners and/or friends who are currently serving overseas:
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Reminder: Mass next Sunday will be at 11
a.m. NOT 12 noon. St. Mary’s parish office and school will be closed on Monday, May 30th in remembrance of Memorial Day and Mass will be held at 10
a.m. (instead of 8:30 a.m.) in the main church. Father Gary Villanueva will be celebrating Mass at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 1st in Our Lady’s Chapel. Those participating in this special Mass are reminded that First Saturday is celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Another Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is a holiday rooted in the South in what was originally called Decoration Day. Gradually, the custom of decorating graves of fallen soldiers from the Civil War included others who served in successive conflicts and wars of our country. It has become the nation’s witness to the sacrifice made so many in our history. As time has passed, this day has taken upon itself other meanings: it is time to anticipate the summer; it is an opportunity to have a great cookout with family and friends or to take advantage of sales. My thoughts are brought back to many of my visits to Arlington National Cemetery and wandering through the graves and reading the names of those who were lovingly committed to the earth. The day is to help us give thanks to God for the sacrifice made by many men and women in the history of our nation. Though many of us will be unable to attend Mass – we should find some time to commend them to the Lord’s mercy. In a special way, we might also remember the families of the deceased service men and women. Another possible avenue for us is to pray for our troops and for those who serve them at our meals. Yes, another Memorial Day has come. Hopefully, the reason the nation set it aside in the calendar will not be forgotten.
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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
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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. |
| OUTSIDE OF PARISH EVENTS |
Pilgrimage to Fatima & Spain
Father Rory Conley, pastor of St. Aloysius Church and Father John Barry, pastor of Our Lady’s Church will lead a pilgrimage to Fatima and Spain. The pilgrimage features three nights in Fatima, two in Avila and three in Madrid. The price based on double occupancy will be $2,389 per person. This includes insurance cost for the trip, air fare, taxes, breakfast, and dinner each day. For more information or to register, please call Father Conley at (301) 475-8064.
Volunteers Needed
The Gabriel Project, a church-based volunteer network which offers support to women and families facing crisis pregnancies needs your assistance. How? Volunteer to work one 4 hour shift each week or every other week Monday–Friday by answering the hotline phone and/or assisting in office work. Please contact Peter Neagle for further information at (301) 262-9011.
Realities of the Death Penalty
Dale S. Recinella, author of The Biblical Truth about America’s Death Penalty, will speak on the Catholic teachings on the Death Penalty Wednesday, June 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the Claridge room at St. Catherine Labouré in Wheaton, MD. His book will be available to purchase and a book signing will take place after the presentation. Please call (301) 946-3010 for further information.
The Scriptures today remind us that “we, many though we are, are one body for we all partake of the one loaf.” How are we using our gifts of time and talent to build up the body of Christ?
| Banns of Marriage are announced for the second time for Jonathan Richard Stanley and Deborah Ann Carroll. |
| 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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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.
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. | HOLY NAME SOCIETY |
| 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 in good fellowship for the betterment of the larger church community. Please contact Frank Kane at (301) 292-1409 to join Holy Name or for further information. |