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Twenty Second Sunday
in Ordinary Time
August 28, 2005
"What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father's glory, and then He will repay everyone according to his conduct."
- Mt 16:26-27
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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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A BIG welcome to the following new parishioners: Mr. & Mrs. Roman Namata and Mr. & Mrs. Hilario Campos.
| SCHOOL NEWS |
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Upcoming School Dates |
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| 8/30 | 8:00 a.m. | First Day of School for Students |
| 9/2 | 12:15 p.m. | All School Mass, Early Dismissal for Students, Professional Development for Teachers |
| 9/5 | Labor Day, No School | |
The Blessing of Family:
I will be traveling with my father in Northern Ontario. Accompanying us will be my sister, Patricia. This journey to the North will enable my father to have a family get-together with his remaining brothers and sisters and some of the in-laws. In Englehart, we will see Aunt Maureen, then on to Kirkland Lake to see Uncle Conn and Aunt Shirley. From there we proceed to Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, to visit with Aunt Rita. Turning and heading east, we will make our way to Elliot Lake and see Aunt Mary and Uncle Ed. Then, we are off to Bruce Mines and Echo Bay to see Uncle Lawrence, Aunt Agnes and Aunt Teresa. I’ve not included the many cousins that still live in the Northland of Ontario and Quebec. From the litany I shared with you, you can see that my father is still very blessed at 84 to have many of his family to visit and reminisce with about this year. Thank you Lord for enabling me to share this time with my dad.
In today’s second reading, St. Paul exhorts the Romans to total stewardship. Brothers and sisters, he urges, “…offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.”
Sodality
members will have their monthly meeting on Thursday,
September 4th after 9:30 a.m. Mass in the parish hall. For
further information, please contact Mary Parker (301) 292-6656.
Volunteers are needed at the Millennium Nursing Home from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays to help take the residents up to the 3rd floor for Mass. Please contact Joan Yates at (301) 283-2206 for further information or to help.
St. Mary’s Soccer Registration will be held on
Friday, September 9th in the parish hall from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Uniforms from the previous season should be returned at registration. For more information, please contact Keith Brightwell (301) 843-5167.
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.
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MUSIC MINISTRY |
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Music has always been a special part of my life. When I was 7 years old, I learned rhythm and counting by 3’s and 8’s in tap dancing school. My interest in music continued into college, where I became president of the Mt. Agnes College Choir and taught liturgical dancing. I think I will always sing at St. Mary’s. Won’t you join us? You really don’t have to have formal musical training; most of us don’t. We come because we enjoy each other and our talented director, Dr. Terry. He makes rehearsals fun and energizing, even after a hard day’s work! |
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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..
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Hurry! 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.
Registration for St. Mary’s Parish School of Religion (PSR) which includes Kindergarten through 8th grade will take place
this Sunday August 28th, and on Sunday, September 4th. There is a sign-up table available in the vestibule of the main church after all the Masses.
PSR will officially begin on Sunday, September 11th. There will be a late fee assessed for registering your child after the 11th.
 Bible Sharing will resume on
Wednesday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the parish conference room. Please come and join Deacon Ames in discussing St. Paul’s letter to the Romans.
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Mandatory Parish School of Religion (PSR) General Parents’ Meeting will be held on
Sunday, September 25th at 10:45 a.m. in the parish hall.
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. 
Life in the Spirit:
St. Mary’s 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 current location.
ARISE, a new St. Mary’s women’s prayer group, will meet on the
second Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady’s Chapel. 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 (301)
609-6032
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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Donations Are Needed for St. Mary’s Annual Christmas Bazaar. We are going to have several theme baskets under the table in the gathering place of the main church to collect items for the Bazaar. The themes for the baskets are Oktoberfest, Thanksgiving, Christmas Ornaments, I Love You, Feel Better and Automobile Fuel (this is a good one with today’s gas prices). Please help by donating a few items for these baskets. Thank you! |
