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12th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
June 25, 2006
 He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Quiet! Be still!" The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then He asked them, "Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?"
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Mk 4:39-40
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Current Week's Mass Schedule
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Monday, June 26th |
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| 8:30 a.m. -
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul
of Ricky Palangdao |
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Tuesday, June 27th |
St. Cyril of Alexandria
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| 8:30 a.m. -
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul
of Patrick Carroll |
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Wednesday, June 28th |
St. Irenaeus |
| 8:30 a.m. - Our
Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Ricky Palangdao |
| Thursday,
June 29th |
St.
Peter & Paul |
| 8:30 a.m. - Our
Lady's Chapel |
Special
Intention |
| 7:30
p.m. - Our
Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Shelby Groome |
| Friday,
June 30th |
The First Martyrs of the
Church of Rome |
| 8:30 a.m. - Our
Lady's Chapel |
Soul
of Ricky Palangdao |
| Saturday,
July 1st |
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| 8:30 a.m. - Our
Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Brian Miller |
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Next Weekend's Mass Schedule |
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Saturday, July 1st |
Vigil
Mass/First Saturday |
| 5:00
p.m. - Main Church |
Soul of Ricky Palangdao |
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Sunday, July 2nd |
Thirteenth
Sunday in Ordinary Time |
| 8:00 a.m.
- Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Albert A. Smith |
| 9:30 a.m.
- Main Church |
Intentions of the
Parishioners of St. Mary's |
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11:00 a.m. - Main
Church |
Intention
of Anna Maresch |
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Note: *Regular Mass hours are Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Summer hours (June thru Labor Day) are Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00
a.m.
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 Ritchie 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 List
PARISHIONERS
Week 1: Bill Kiemige
Week 4: Gwendolyn Mason, Betty White
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Week 1: Elda Ramsey (mother of Anne Marie)
Week 3: Etoya Hearon, LaBlanc Family, Lipski
Family
Week 4: Mintz Family, Enna Fougere
TROOPS OVERSEAS
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.
Sgt Jamell Lee Heung; 2nd Lt Albert Elam, III; PFC Kori Arsenault, Natl Guard; Lt Col Stephen Wilson, USMC; Sgt James Edward Hernandez, USMC; SGT Jon McLeese, US Army; Michael E. Price, US Govt., TSgt Ernest Driggers, USAF; ABH2 Dan Dimapilis, US Navy.
For families registered in the parish who have soldiers overseas and would like a special prayer book from the Knights of Columbus, please contact Susan, the parish secretary.
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 This weekend’s altar flowers, in Our Lady’s Chapel, are in loving memory of Allen Harris from Beverly
Carroll.
We are currently updating our parish database. Two forms have been mailed to all parishioners. Please fill them out and return both to the collection basket, the
parish office or through the mail. Thank you for your help!
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 This past Friday the Church reflected on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This feast brings us back to the moment when our Lord’s Heart was pierced on Good Friday. From His open heart came water and blood, an image closely connected to the Feast of Divine Mercy. The words associated with devotions to the Sacred Heart—“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy burdened…” are very familiar. Throughout our journey in life, the word “heart” is mentioned medically, emotionally and spiritually. Let us turn with love to the Lord and His Sacred Heart to be strengthened in our discipleship.†
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St. Paul reminds us in the second reading that Christ died “so that those who live might live no longer for themselves.” What we give to and do for others, we give to and do for Jesus!
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PARISH NEWS
Office Hours: Monday 10:00 a.m. to Noon
and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday
8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 and arrangements for the organization to stuff the bulletin with the secretary.
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 WELCOME TO ST. MARY’S CHURCH! New parishioners should fill out a registration form found in the gathering places of both churches and at the parish office. Be sure to introduce yourself to one of our priests so we can get to know you!
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Kinship Caregiver Support Group
A kick-off meeting will be held on Saturday, July 1st from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Accokeek Library Public Meeting Room, 15773 Livingston Road, Accokeek. Grandparents and/or relatives raising/caring for children residing in Oxon Hill, Camp Springs, Clinton, Ft. Washington, Accokeek, and Brandywine are invited. This will be an informative meeting about support services, available resources, exchange of information/ideas, etc. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Come and meet other relative caregivers. To register, please call (301) 292-6984 or (301) 292-2365.
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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.
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ADORATION
Mrs. Joan Yates
(301) 283-2206 |
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
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.
CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUB OF WASHINGTON
Single? Catholic? Professional? The Catholic Alumni Club of Washington, D.C. is an organization of over 350 single professional Catholics, all eligible to marry in the Catholic Church. The club’s primary purpose is to bring men and women together for camaraderie and friendship. The club offers a wide variety of social and religious activities, including dances, dinners, coed sports, cultural events, and community service projects. This is a wonderful way to meet other single Catholics who share your interest and common religious heritage. For a newsletter and more information please contact: Michael Coogan at (301) 947-5707 or Lynn Sorbara at (301) 460-1799 or their website at
www.caci.org/cac/cacw.html.
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.
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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. Flyers are available in the gathering place of both churches. For more information please contact Jojo Manato (301) 632-6480 or Al Leyson (301) 292-5181. |
PROJECT RACHEL
If you or a friend is hurting from an abortion, please call us at (202) 269-HOPE. Your call will be treated with complete confidentiality.
DAY RETREAT
A day retreat with Father Clement Machado, S.O.L.T. on Sunday, August 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. will be held at Georgetown Prep School in North Bethesda, Maryland. Cost is $30. Pre-registration is required. Father Machado is well known on five continents for his apostolic preaching, evangelization, healing and deliverance ministries. For more information, please call Vicki (301) 926-7014 or e-mail
vhschneider1@AOL.com
CATHOLIC WEBSITES
Patron Saints Index
Catholic Online
http://www.catholic.org
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SCHOOL NEWS
Principal: Mr. Patrick Hanus
Vice Principal: Mrs. Kathleen Pfaff
(301) 292-2522
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Early Dismissal: 12:15 p.m.
Before Care: 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
After Care: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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 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.
| Bill Keimig, our Director of Religious Education, has been very ill. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. Thank you! |
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.
Catholics Coming Home is an apostolate for those considering returning to their Catholic faith, 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.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Mary’s, Piscataway, on
July 31st–August 4th, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon). Children at a pre-kindergarten level (3 years old) through those entering sixth grade in the fall (11 years old) may attend. The cost is $25 for one child; $35 for two children and $45 for three or more children. Please fill out the registration form below and return it to the basket in the gathering space of the Main Church or the Chapel.
Payment and registration form must be received by Sunday, July 23rd.
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Registration for Vacation Bible School
July 31st – August 4th
Parent (s) Name: ________________________
Name of Child: ____________________Age: __
Name of Child: ____________________Age: __
Name of Child: ____________________Age: __
Address: _______________________________
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Home Phone: ( ) _______Work: ( ) _________
Does your child(ren) have any medical disabilities or food allergies? ________________________________
Would you or an older child in your family like to help? Please list your
name(s):
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HOLY NAME
SOCIETY
Mr. Charles Swanick (301)
856-3471 |
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.
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SODALITY
Mrs. Mary Parker (301) 292-6656
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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. Sodality does not hold meetings during the summer. For further information, please contact Mary Parker at (301) 292-6656 or Vicki Burton at (301) 292-9012.
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Prefect for Sodality for the past two years will be stepping down in September. At this time,
Corinne Prebble will be the new Prefect. Thank you to Mary Parker for her dedicated service to Sodality and St. Mary’s. |
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Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of priesthood and religious life. We beseech your Holy Spirit to inspire men and women in the Archdiocese of Washington to answer the call to the priesthood and religious life. Give them the courage to embrace their vocation, the faith and zeal to follow you with joy, and the perseverance to remain loyal friends of your Son. Please protect and strengthen all priests, deacons, and religious brothers and sisters, especially those in the Archdiocese of Washington. Help all Christians to become better disciples of Jesus, and when our earthly pilgrimage is complete, bring us to the joy of your Kingdom. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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