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14th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
July 3, 2005
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give
you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am meek and
humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves. For My yoke is
easy, and My burden light." - Mt 11:28-30
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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
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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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On Monday, July 4th the parish and school offices will be 
closed in observance of Independence Day. Have a wonderful day!
Another July 4th
In 1776, John Adams had a powerful sentiment concerning how this day
would be remembered and celebrated. Fifty years later to the date,
Jefferson, the author of the Declaration and Adams, the driving force
for Independence died. A little history is good! Yet, we recall the
event solemnly each year especially in the Mass. The preface of the Mass
reminds us that the task and promise are still to be advanced.
Underlying the events of that first Independence Day was the clear
understanding that mankind derived rights from God. Gratitude should be
evident in the celebration of the day and a sharing of the meaning of
the day to the young. Once again, this 4th we cannot but be mindful of
the many who are defending these ideals. Our Mass on the 4th will again
ask God to bless us as a Nation and a People. May we draw a spirit of
deeper commitment to the ideals declared openly to the world on July 4,
1775.
| 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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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. |
Do
you want your children to develop good friendships this summer? Come
to St. Mary’s Children’s Holy Hour 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.|
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.
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| OUTSIDE OF PARISH EVENTS |
Summer Exhibits at the Pope John Paul II Center
July 15-August 31: Mission America: a multi-media exhibit
highlighting 100 years of Catholic missions in the United States
through photographs and covers from Extension Magazine.
Now through Sept. 15: 1) Marc Chagall’s The Bible Series, 1957,
105 hand-colored etchings that illustrates the Hebrew Bible, presenting
fundamental themes of love, vanity, tragedy, and hope that show human
frailty as well as spiritual heights. 2) Holy Cards: Picturing prayers
featuring more than 100 lithographic holy cards from the 19th and 20th
centuries from private collections depicting Christ, the Virgin Mary,
saints, angels, prophets and visionaries. Based on the book by Barbara
Calamari and Sandra di Pasqua.
Now through Oct. 15: The Illuminated Year: a display of 50
intricately illuminated pages from the famous 15th century Borso d
’Este Bible by Taddeo Crivelli.
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. Keynotes by Raymond Arroyo, news director and lead anchor at EWTN; Dr. Ray Guarendi, author of “You’re a Better Parent Than You Think!” and Christopher West, author, lecturer and teacher of “The Theology of the Body.” For more information go to www.NACHE.org or (703) 553-9600 for more details.
Catholic Cemeteries
For respectful assistance with your family’s burial needs, please contact Catholic Cemeteries at (301) 932-1766.
Bulletin Advertising
Would you like to advertise your business in our Sunday bulletin? Please contact Ed Demetreshon at Liturgical Publications, Inc. 1-800-284-4574 Ext. 404.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Please join us in celebrating Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 8th-16th. Send your petitions to Carmelite Nuns, 5678 Mount Carmel Road, La Plata, MD 20646. Thank you!
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St. Mary’s Parish Breakfast will be held on Sunday, June 12th
after the 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Mass in the parish hall. Come and join us
for a scrumptious breakfast and great fellowship. Reservations are not
required. Donations will be accepted.
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SCHOOL NEWS |
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Summer Hours at St. Mary’s School
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School Calendar Raffle Winners June 27, 2005 - #262 - Joseph & Genevieve Gwiazda |
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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St. Theresa’s Prayer May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into our bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of you. |