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Sixteenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
July 17, 2005
"...The Son of man will send his angels, and they will gather out of
his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and throw them into the
furnace of fire; there men will weep and gnash their teeth. Then the
righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who
has ears, let him hear."
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Mt 13:24-43
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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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There will be a second collection next Sunday to benefit Latin America, please be generous.
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Altar Flowers in the Main Church this weekend are
for the Intention of the Pitcher’s wedding anniversary. |
The recent events in London made me not only pray for those who have died, were injured and their families, but also made me recall the prophets of old. In the past, when Israel was surrounded by warring nations, a cry of terror was heard. Yet, time and time again the prophets called the people back to their God. We are called to be rooted in God. Though we might be tested in ways that are unfamiliar to us, yet it is our hope that we remain strong in the Lord, as good will ultimately triumph over evil! The Eucharist affords each of us the intimacy of deep communion with Jesus. He in love reminds us not to give in to fear!
The
Banns of Marriage are announced for the second time for Morgan Boteler,
Jr. and Leslie Ann Eckard of St. Mary's Church.
| SCHOOL NEWS |
Summer Hours at St. Mary’s School: 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 through Thursday. The answering machine will be on at all times. If you leave a message, we will return your call soon as possible. Thank you!
 It isn’t too late…to register your child in St. Mary’s School. Please call Cathy Wall at (301) 292-2522 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to schedule an appointment and/or private tour. |
| For a schedule of Masses while on vacation please go to the link of Mass Times or call 1-410-676-6000 |
| 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
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.
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.
Pro-Life Tools
Life Issues Forum is a powerful tool to use to spread the word via e-mail on ending the Roe Litmus Test and abortions.
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Prayer for John Paul II’s Intercession This prayer is being disseminated by the postulator of the cause
of John Paul’s beatification. In the last phase of the process of
beatification, proof will be required of a miracle attributed to
this intercession. The process of beatification begins on June 28th. |
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.
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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!
Please contact Bill Keimig at (301) 292-0527 if you have
questions.
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. 
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.
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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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Adorers
are needed for Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until noon, Thursday
from 6:00 p.m. until 7 p.m. and as substitutes for the summer
months. Please contact Joan Yates at (301) 283-2206 for further
information or to help