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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 7, 2005

But when he saw how (strong) the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"
 - Mt 14:30-31

St. Mary’s Parish Breakfast will be held on Sunday, August 14th after the 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Mass in the parish hall. Come and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and great fellowship. All are invited to attend. Donations will be accepted.

Sixty years ago, Nagasaki and Hiroshima were incorporated into our common parlance with the dropping of the Atomic bomb. The Nuclear Age was born. Twenty-seven years ago, Pope Paul VI died and thus began the year of the three popes. August 2005 finds us with a new pope once again and the continuing atomic age. History does provide all of us with moments and events that impact our lives. The dropping of the bombs in Japan brought about the end of World War II and ushered in a dangerous balance of power. The death of Pope Paul VI and the sudden unexpected death of Pope John Paul I led us to the papacy of John Paul II, now known as the Great. This August will see the gathering of 800,000 young people in Cologne, Germany for World Youth Day 2005. Pope Benedict XVI will challenge them to be the hope of the Church and the world.

                 Yes, August of every year seems to be a month when many events take place and impact our lives. The one constant is that Jesus is Lord and we are called to a deep friendship with Him.

 

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.

Elijah recognized the voice of God not in the strong and heavy wind, not in the earthquake, and not in the fire, but in a tiny whispering sound. May we find enough quiet in our clamorous world to hear His voice and discern what He is calling us to do and be.