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18th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
July 31, 2005
Then He said, "Bring them here to Me," and He ordered the crowds to sit
down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking
up to heaven, He said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to
the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.
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Mt 14:18-19
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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, August 5th in Our Lady’s Chapel. Those participating in this special Mass are reminded that First Saturday is celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. in Our Lady’s Chapel. |
The Summer Heat
We have been
experiencing a hot and sultry summer. With all the health warnings, we
are also made aware of other warnings. Bearing the heat of any given day
requires being well prepared and well irrigated. In our Faith, the
nourishment and irrigation come from the Lord Himself, thus, the
importance for the faithful reception of the Sacraments. As summer
continues to pass (quickly) many are still traveling, gathering with
friends and family locally, going to places of employment, etc… I would
encourage you to remember those who are unable to engage in the
aforementioned. There are lonely and forgotten individuals—though we
believe in our Faith that the Lord cares and watches them—solidarity of
prayer can make the solitude a little easier. Please remember to be
careful while you travel. May you arrive safely at your destination.
| 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 10:00 a.m. and 2:00
p.m. to schedule an appointment and/or private tour.
| OUTSIDE OF PARISH EVENTS |
Cardinal McCarrick to Speak at Theology on Tap which is
sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington. Cardinal McCarrick will
speak on Tuesday, August 9th at Ireland’s Four Provinces, 3412
Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. (Cleveland Park Metro). The
gathering starts at 7:00 p.m. followed by a short presentation at 7:30
p.m. This is a great opportunity for young adults over 21 to meet new
friends and grow in the faith. No RSVP required. For more information,
contact Bill Gorman at (301) 853-4596 or
yam@adw.org.
“Godspell” the live musical play will run at the Black Box
Theater in Indian Head, MD through Saturday, 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 further information or tickets, go to
http://www.indianheadblackbox.org.
Is Your Marriage In Trouble? If your relationship has grown cold
and distant, if you are separated or thinking about separation or
divorce, we believe that Retrouvaille (French for rediscovery) can
help. Retrouvaille is a Catholic program designed to help hurting
couples mend and heal their brokenness. Our next weekend is:
September 9th-11th. All calls and inquiries are confidential. For
more information please call (410) 647-0350 or (301) 924-4125 or visit
our web site at:
www.retrouvaille.org.
Marine Corps Marathon Runners Needed. Run the Marine Corps
Marathon and help support kids and families in need! Catholic Charities
has space on its team for Sunday, October 30th, 26-mile
marathon. This year, donations raised through the Marathon will support
three shelters for homeless women and children. These Catholic
Charities programs provide a safe environment and help families become
self-reliant. For more information and to reserve your slot, please
contact Brittany Levitas at (202) 772-4339 or
Levitasb@CatholicCharitiesDC.org.
New Book Published by Local Priest: Msgr. Peter Magee, served
with the Vatican diplomatic corps for many years and now is in
residence at Annunciation parish and teaching at Georgetown University.
He has written a new book, “God’s Mercy Revealed: Healing for a Broken
World” published by Servant Books: $10.99. The book explores “our
willingness to distance ourselves from our Creator” and encourages
readers to realize that God never stops loving us. Order online at
www.AmericanCatholic.org
or check area Catholic bookstores.
For respectful assistance with your family’s burial needs please
contact Catholic Cemeteries at (301) 871-1300 or visit
www.ccaw.org.
Local HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling at the El Shaddi Care
Center in Laurel, MD. Free confidential HIV testing and counseling
consistent with the Catholic Church’s teachings with certification from
the State of Maryland AIDS Administration. For more information or to
make an appointment, please call the El Shaddi Care Center at (301)
776-7394 or www.elshaddi.org.
For a schedule of Masses while on vacation please go to www.masstimes.org or call 1-410-676-6000. MassTimes.org is supported in part by the Catholic Communication Campaign. |
In today’s Gospel, Jesus feeds the five thousand with five loaves and two fish. The message of stewardship is that God’s gifts, shared, will always be more than enough.
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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. 
Needed:
Bunk Beds for a family in our parish. Please contact Frank
Kane at (301) 292-1409 or Roger Brown at (301) 292-4452 if you
can help.
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.
Volunteers
are needed at the Millennium Nursing Home from 9:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays to help bring residents up to the 3rd floor
for Mass. Please contact Joan Yates at (301) 283-2206 for further
information or to help.
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. 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. For further information,
please contact Mary Parker at (301) 292-6656 or Vicki Burton at
(301) 292-9012.
