Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ  June 18, 2006

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 18, 2006

While they were eating, He took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is My body." Then He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, "This is My blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many."

- Mk 14:22-24

Next weekend there will be a second collection for the Holy Father. Please be generous.

Thank you very much to all who helped with Deacon Steve’s ordination.

Father’s Day 

I will have called my Dad and will have spoken to him of my prayers for him. We will have had our customary conversion. How grateful am I that I will see him later this summer when we attend the 60th Anniversary of his brother, Lawrence and sister-in-law, Agnes!

Previously, I have shared with you my gratitude for both of my parents and their “yes” to life, faith and love. I am humbled by my father’s faith and charity. He continues to help me and inspire me in my journey to the Lord. Dad will be 85 years old this summer. I will wish him the usual Happy Birthday. Yet, the greatest manner in which I believe we children can honor our fathers is to never stain or dishonor the legacy they have given us. May the good Lord forgive their weaknesses and reward them with the hope of our Faith—the promise of Heaven.†

The focus of today’s feast is the total self-giving of Jesus. The bishops’ stewardship pastoral reminds us that “the glory and the boast of Christian stewards lie in mirroring, however poorly, the stewardship of Jesus Christ, who gave and still gives all he has and is, in order to be faithful to God’s will and carry through to completion his redemptive stewardship of human beings and their world.”

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!  

GOING OUT OF TOWN AND NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO ATTEND MASS? Refer to this link in our website at St. Mary's.

Holy Land Christians

On the weekend of October 21, 2006, there will be a display of beautiful olivewood handmade carvings from the Holy Land in the vestibule of our church. These carvings are made by the Christians of Bethlehem who use them as their source of income. These brothers and sisters of ours are enduring hardships at this moment because of the volatile situation in their home country. Please come and support your brothers and sisters in Bethlehem by purchasing some of these beautiful carvings after Mass. For more information, please contact Feras at (202) 302-5889 or visit www.BethlehemCarvings.com.

Division Captains

Tues & Wed 6 a.m. to Noon - Pam Rizzo (301) 292-5191
Tues & Wed Noon to 6 p.m. - Karen Clink (301) 292-2611
Tues 6 p.m. to Midnight        - Rose Antonio (301) 292-9576
Wed 6 p.m. to Midnight        - Esther Baraquio (301) 567-0170
Thursday All Day                  -  Don Benedict (301) 292-9517

RETROUVAILLE

Is your marriage in trouble? Has your relationship grown cold and unloving? We believe that Retrouvaille (French for rediscovery) can help. Retrouvaille is a Catholic program designed to help hurting couples mend and heal their brokenness. Please call (410) 647-0350 or (301) 468-6764 for more information or go to website www.retrouvaille.org. 

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.

PLAY GOLF AND SUPPORT
THE GABRIEL PROJECT

The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #2577 (Bowie) is hosting a benefit golf tournament for the Gabriel Project. The Gabriel Project is a pregnancy support network which provides maternity housing and assistance to women and families facing crisis pregnancies. The tournament will be held on Friday, June 23rd at 8:30 a.m. at the Bowie Golf and Country Club. Breakfast, snacks and drinks are provided. This will also include a roast beef awards dinner at the council hall at 2:30 p.m. Cost for golfers is $100 for the entire event ($90 for seniors over 65); Dinner-only, $20; hole sponsors, $125; Program sponsors, $60 are also needed to make this event a success. Advertise your business and help a great cause! Please contact, tournament director, Dave Grabowski for details at (301) 464-2059 or e-mail office@gabrielproject.org.

SACRED HEART’S ANNUAL DINNER

Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood, MD, is having its Annual June Dinner on Sunday, June 25th from noon till? The menu includes: fried chicken, crab cakes, country ham, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, beets, rolls, tea or coffee. All you can eat. Food is served buffet style. Tickets: Adults, $20; Children 12 and under, $6; and Carry-outs, $20. There will also be a country store, cake stand and raffle.

NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC CONVENTION 
June 30th–July 3rd

An experience of Asian Pacific spirituality, faith practices, prayer forms, cultural and social customs with 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.

Mr. Patrick Hanus, who has for the last three years served as principal of our elementary school will be leaving us this summer. He and his family have contributed not only to the school community but to the life of our parish. He came to us from New Mexico at a time when we were undergoing tremendous changes in our parish school. He is leaving behind him a legacy of stability, professionalism and most importantly, a clear Catholic identity. He plans on pursuing further education and will share his gifts outside of the educational world. As pastor, I can only say, “well done” and may the Lord bless you and your family in all your future endeavors!

Replacing Mr. Hanus was not an easy task. Yet, with the assistance of an excellent Search Committee we selected Mrs. Darcy Tomko as the next principal of our school. She come to us from within the Archdiocese and has known Mr. Hanus professionally. The transition should be a smooth one and make it convenient to build on the rich legacy put in place by Mr. Hanus. Mrs. Tomko is married and has two children. I know that you will welcome her and extend to her the customary hospitality of Saint Mary’s.

May the good Lord continue to bless the efforts to educate our children in your home and in our parish.

Apply now! We are currently taking applications for the 2006-2007 school year. Applicants will be tested to determine our ability to meet their needs. 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 afternoon: 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.

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. Prayers are focused on behalf of our priests. We also petition 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. 

A BIG thank you to Frank Kane who has led the Holy Name Society for many, many years!

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 (July 4th ) 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 Charles Swanick 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 (July 2nd) 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.

RUN FOR VOCATIONS

We are looking for a few good men and women to join the “Run for Vocations” team for the Marine Corps Marathon in support of priest vocations! Rookie or experienced runners and race walkers are most welcome. Come train with us. Fun, fitness and faith events are planned for our team. For more information and or to register, contact Carol Flannery at flanneryc@adw.org (240) 432-4340 or Mike Greaney at mikegreaney@comcast.net (301) 949-3699.

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