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17th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
July 24, 2005
"Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and
separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery
furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Do you
understand all these things?" They answered, "Yes." -
Mt 13:49-51
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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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“The law of Your mouth is to me more precious than thousands of gold and silver pieces,” says the Psalmist today. Does the amount of my offering suggest that I could honestly say the same?
Roll out those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer—For those who remember Nat King Cole, the above phase brings back many memories. Yet, summer is that short period in our calendar to try and spend more time as 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 travel will do so safely and that your memories of this summer will be wonderful.
The
Banns of Marriage are announced for the third time for Morgan Boteler,
Jr. and Leslie Ann Eckard of St. Mary's Church.
| For a schedule of Masses while on vacation please go to the link of Mass Times or call 1-410-676-6000 |
| 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. |
 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. |
The 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.
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 is in need of volunteers
(you don’t have to be a member or even female) to help at the Nursing
Home Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This would include Mass. Also,
help is needed cleaning the church. Many of our members have recently
moved so we are in desperate need of help!. Name Tags for new members
can be picked up at the parish office between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If
you would like to join Sodality, or for further information, please
contact Mary Parker at (301) 292-6656 or Vicki Burton at (301) 292-9012.
| OUTSIDE OF PARISH EVENTS |
“Godspell” the live musical play will run at the black box
theater in Indian Head, MD from July 19th through August 28th.
Based on the Gospel of Matthew, “Godspell” shows Jesus telling parables
laced with humor and rhythm to his disciples dressed in colorful 1970
hippie costumes. For information or tickets, go to
http://www.indianheadblackbox.org.
Elizabeth Seton High School is preparing a new alumnae directory.
If you are a Seton Alumna and are not receiving mailings from the
school, please contact Maureen McAuliffe Bufo at (301) 864-4532 Ext.
7172 or at 076@setonhs.org.
For respectful assistance with your family’s burial needs please
contact Catholic Cemeteries at (301) 871-1300.
Catholic Alumni Club is a social organization of single
professional Catholics of all ages who are free to marry in the Catholic
Church. For further information contact Michael Coogan at (301)
947-5707.
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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!
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.
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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.
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