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12th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
June 19, 2005
"So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many
sparrows. Everyone who acknowledges Me before others I will acknowledge
before my heavenly Father. But whoever denies Me before others, I will
deny before my heavenly Father."
- Mt 10:31-33
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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,
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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. Please pray for the following parishioners and/or friends who are currently serving overseas:
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There will be a second collection for the Holy Father next Sunday. Please be generous. Thank you! |
Happy
Father’s Day
As usual I will telephone my dad. He is getting ready to celebrate
another birthday in July (he won’t remember which one it is) and is
eagerly looking forward to my visiting him later on this year. Our plans
are to visit his remaining siblings (in the northern part of the
province of Ontario) and to avoid the many snacks along the way that I
enjoy! It will give me another wonderful opportunity to reminisce and
share with my dad. In many ways, each time I make this trip with my dad,
I am mindful that it might be the last time. Yet, I have been lucky.
Making time to call him and, whenever possible, to be with him is
important to me. I am grateful for the special times I have been able to
have with my dad since being a priest. The one blessing is that I carry
him every day with me in prayer. I can only speak for myself–that making
use of the opportunities to be with him is important to me as a person
and as his son. I hope you will have a wonderful Father’s Day!
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Banns of Marriage are announced for the second time for John William Broglie of St. John the Evangelist and Christina Ann Troffer of St.
Joseph’s. The Banns of Marriage are also announced for the second time
for Eugene Vincent Pohren of St. Mary’s and Jennifer Christine Escano of
St. Mary’s Church.
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SCHOOL NEWS |
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Do Miracles Happen Every Day at Your School?
They Should! Do you remember what was like to be a child? You needed a sense of belonging, clear boundaries, a feeling of security, kindness, and a great deal of love. St. Mary’s of Piscataway can provide these things for your child in a safe and faith-filled environment. Our kindergarten is almost full; however, our other grades have a few openings. Please call Cathy Wall at (301) 292-0527 for an appointment and/or private tour. |
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Congratulations to our graduates at St. Mary’s School and to the other graduates in our parish. We are proud of your accomplishments! |
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PARISH NEWS Bulletin articles must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday for publication two weekends later. Bulletin inserts must be in the parish office on the Tuesday prior to the weekend that the insert will be used. Inserts and articles for the bulletin must be approved by the pastor. |
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SODALITY |
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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. Please contact Mary Parker at (301) 292-6656 or
Vicki Burton at (301) 292-9012 if you would like to join
Sodality, or for further information.
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| 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.
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Do you want your children to develop good friendships this summer?
Come to St. Mary’s Family Adoration on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Our
Lady’s Chapel during the summer months and encourage them to make Jesus
their best friend. Children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Please contact Mr. Hanus at (301) 292-2522 for further information.
School Calendar Raffle Winners
June 2, 2005
#759 Steven McKimmie
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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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Have a safe summer!
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Vacation
Bible School will be held at St. Mary’s school/school grounds
on August 1st–5th (Monday to Friday) from 9:00 a.m. to
Noon. Children pre-kindergarten level (3 years old) to those
entering sixth grade in the fall (11 years old) are invited to
attend. Cost is $20 for one child; $30 for two children and $40
for three children. If you have questions, please contact Bill
Keimig at (301) 292-0527 ext. #104.
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!
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.
Mom’s
Group: Come pray the rosary and let the kids play on
Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Keimig’s home in
Accokeek. Please 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. | OUTSIDE OF PARISH EVENTS |
Catholic Charities Marine Corps Marathon Team
Catholic Charities has 50 guaranteed slots for team members to run in the October 30th Marine Corp Marathon. Please join the Catholic Charities team and raise money for those in need in the Washington area. For more information, please call Sarah at (202) 772-4392 or visit www.CatholicCharitiesDC.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.
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.