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13th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
June 26, 2005
"Whoever loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me,
and whoever loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and
whoever does not take up his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of
Me."
- Mt 10:37-38
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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. Please pray for the following parishioners and/or friends who are currently serving overseas:
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Father
Gary Villanueva will be celebrating Mass at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 1st.
Those participating in this special Mass are reminded that First
Saturday is celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
“Roll out those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer”—
For those who remember Nat King Cole, the above phrase brings back many
memories. Yet, summer is that short period on the calendar for us to try
and spend more time with your families. This summer will witness the
gathering of youth in Cologne, Germany. Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict,
will challenge our youth to not only a greater love of the Lord but
encourage them to make Him a real Presence in their individual lives.
This first awareness flows for many of us in the family. I encourage you
to include some family prayer time in this short period. Our mutual
example sows seeds that have a lasting imprint. Apart from the necessary
precautions needed in the sun, I hope that those who will travel will do
so safely and that your memories of this summer will be wonderful.
| For a schedule of Masses while on vacation please go to the link of Mass Times or call 1-410-676-6000 |
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SCHOOL NEWS |
Summer Hours
During the summer the school office staff will be available to parents
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. The answering machine will be on at all
times, so if you leave a message, we will return your call soon as
possible. Thank you!
School Uniforms
Please send in any uniforms in good condition for our used uniform sale.
It will be held on Thursday, June 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. We
will need volunteers to wash, iron and size the uniforms and/or help
with the uniform sale. Any parent who would like to receive volunteer
hours is welcome to contact Mrs. Pfaff by June 17th.
School Calendar Raffle Winners
| June 20, 2005 | #684 | Debbie Santi |
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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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Father’s Day/In Honor/Memory of: |
ARISE,
a new St. Mary’s women’s prayer group, will meet on the second
Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady’s
Chapel. Please come, pray and receive encouragement as we follow
Mary’s example and allow Christ to change the world through us. If you
have questions, please contact Marti O’Neill at (301) 609-6032.
| OUTSIDE OF PARISH EVENTS |
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.
Catholic Family Expo.
Catholic Family Expo 2005 will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 8th-9th at the Metz Middle School in Manassas, Virginia. Over 40 Catholic speakers and a workshop right around the corner. For more information go to www.NACHE.org or (703) 553-9600 for more details.
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.
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.
Our Director of Music, Dr. Mickey Thomas Terry, will be presented in an organ recital at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (located on the campus of Catholic University) as part of the basilica’s annual summer organ recital series on Sunday, July 10th at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. Performed will be works by Bach, Dupre, Vierne, and African-American composers.
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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!
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. 
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