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23rd Sunday
in Ordinary Time
September 4, 2005
"Again, (amen,) I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them." - Mt 18:19-20
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Current Week's Mass Schedule
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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St. Mary’s School and parish office will be closed on Monday, September 5th in remembrance of Labor Day.
St. Mary’s Parish Breakfast will be held next
Sunday, September 11th 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.
A BIG welcome to Mrs. Natasha Brown and her family. |
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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.. |
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.
St. Mary’s Rosary Makers: Who are we? It is time to update the roster of all the Rosary-Makers and those who would like to become involved in this ministry. Come to a meeting on
Sunday, September 18th after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the parish hall so we can get reacquainted and update your information. Coffee and snacks will be served. If you can’t make this meeting or you have questions, please call Virginia Merritt (301) 248-3920 or Vicki Burton at (301) 292-9012.
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. 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 (301) 292-6656 or Vicki Burton (301) 292-9012.
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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! |
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MUSIC MINISTRY |
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Want to join St. Mary’s Contemporary or Traditional Choir? Please contact Dr. Mickey Terry at (202) 581-6304. Come and share your talents while worshiping Him!|
YOUTH GROUP |
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St. Mary’s is forming a Youth Group and we’d like you to join us! Please send in your name, address, phone number, name of your high school and hobbies to the parish office (St. Mary’s Church, Attn: Mrs. Carts, 13405 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735) if you are interested. Please include any questions and/or suggestions regarding this group in your correspondence. Thanks! |
 Am I my brother’s keeper? All three readings today suggest that for the Christian steward the answer is:
“Yes!”
Registration for St. Mary’s Parish School of Religion (PSR),
which includes Kindergarten through 8th grade, continues this 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 next Sunday, September 11th from 10:45-11:50 a.m. There will be a late fee assessed for registering your child after the 11th.
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Yes, we have a few openings left at St. Mary’s School; however, we are being selective in our selections.
Please call Cathy Wall at (301) 292-2522 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment. A private tour and testing will be set up for your child.
