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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 10, 2006 |
Then He looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him,
"Ephrathah!" (that is, "Be opened!") And (immediately) the man's ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly.
- Mk
7:34-35
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Current Week's Mass Schedule
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Monday, September 11th, 2006 |
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| 8:30 a.m. -
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Mr. & Mrs. Hanus & Family
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Tuesday, September 12th |
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| 8:30 a.m. -
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Christine Hanus |
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Wednesday, September 13th |
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| 8:30 a.m. - Our
Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Christine Hanus |
| Thursday,
September 14th |
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| 8:30 a.m. - Our
Lady's Chapel |
Soul
of Bill Maddox |
| 7:30
p.m. - Our
Lady's Chapel |
Soul
of Alfonso Nicholson |
| Friday,
September 15th |
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| 8:30 a.m. - Our
Lady's Chapel |
Soul of Pacita Calcetta |
| Saturday,
September 16th |
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| 8:30 a.m. - Our
Lady's Chapel |
Intention of Stephen D.
McKimmie |
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Next Weekend's Mass Schedule |
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Saturday, September 16th |
Vigil
Mass |
| 5:00
p.m. - Main Church |
Soul of Carl Joseph Lauron |
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Sunday, September 17th |
24th
Sunday in Ordinary Time |
| 8:00 a.m.
- Our Lady's Chapel |
Intentions of the
Parishioners of St. Mary's |
| 9:30 a.m.
- Main Church |
Soul of Christine Mondi |
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11:00 a.m. - Main
Church |
Intentions of
Anna Maresch |
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Note: *Regular Mass hours are Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Summer hours (June thru Labor Day) are Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00
a.m.
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 Ritchie 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 List
PARISHIONERS
Week 4: Bob Pitcher, Feliciana Garzon
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Week 2: Alice LeBlanc, Lorraine Corby, Caroline Leger,
Hagan Family, Wilson Elder
Week 4: Lena Isaacs, Shameran Travin, Coleen
(Schlosser) Spadafore
TROOPS OVERSEAS
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.
SGT Jamell Lee Heung; 2nd Lt Albert Elam, III; PFC Kori Arsenault, Natl Guard; Lt Col Stephen Wilson, USMC; SGT James Edward Hernandez, USMC; SGT Jon McLeese, USA; Michael E. Price, US Govt; TSgt Ernest Driggers, USAF; ABH2 Dan Dimapilis, USN; CPT Paul Balassa, USA.
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 The St. Mary’s 8th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 21st
at the spectacular Potomac Ridge Golf Course in Waldorf, Maryland. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a glorious day with friends and colleagues. Prizes will be awarded to the top foursome and contests will be held around the course to challenge your skills. The day will conclude with an Awards Ceremony, Prize Raffle and Putting Contest.
Please consider our request in helping to make this Annual Golf Tournament a continued success! All of the proceeds earned from the Golf Tournament will go towards the enrichment of our school. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Phillip Parker at (301) 283-3473 or
phillipc2@hotmail.com.
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Next weekend there will be a second collection to benefit the Catholic University. Please be generous! See adjoining page for further information.
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| Mission Appeal-Catarman |
Weekend of 9/30 & 10/1 |
| Golf Tournament |
Saturday, 10/21 |
| Holy Land Christians |
Weekend of 10/21 & 10/22 |
| Knights of Columbus |
Weekend of 10/28 & 10/29 |
| Annual Christmas Bazaar |
Saturday, 11/11 |
| First Holy Communion |
Sunday, 5/6 2:00 p.m. |
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SCHOOL NEWS
Principal: Mrs. Darcy Tomko
Vice Principal: Mrs. Kathleen Pfaff
(301) 292-2522/ school@stmaryspiscataway.org
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Early Dismissal: 12:15 p.m.
Before Care: 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
After Care: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED
BY
ST.
MARY'S SCHOOL
We are currently taking applications for the 2006-2007 school year. Applicants will be tested to determine our ability to meet their needs. Please call Cathy Wall at (301) 292-2522 to schedule an appointment, a private tour, and testing for your child.
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ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center: 5001 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD
20782-3447
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 29260, Washington, DC
20017-0260
3018534500 TDD 301-853-5300
Office of the Vicar General
Phone: 301-853-4520
Fax: 301-853-5346
September 2006
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I appeal to you today to give generously to the annual diocesan collection for The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., which will be taken up in our Archdiocese on the weekend of September 16-17, 2006.
Catholic University is unique as the national university of the Catholic Church and the only higher education institution founded by the United States Bishops and chartered by the Vatican. As such, it has a special responsibility to educate future leaders for our Church and for our nation. In this sense, The Catholic University of America belongs to all of us in the Church regardless of where we live.
The financial sacrifices required of Catholic parents today to provide a truly Catholic college education are enormous. All of the funds received through the collection help defray these costs in the form of financial aid. Your contributions directly benefit students from all over the United States (including our own Archdiocese), by funding scholarships for those who would not otherwise be able to attend. The students receive personalized attention in a wide range of programs—combining an excellent liberal arts curriculum with courses in their major fields of study. Grounded in the philosophy of Catholic intellectual tradition, these students are well prepared for success in life and ready to make a difference in today's world.
I encourage you to join me in supporting this most worthwhile educational initiative.
Faithfully in Christ,
Most Reverend Kevin J. Farrell
Auxiliary Bishop of Washington
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MUSIC
MINISTRY
Music
Director: Dr. Mickey Terry
(202)581-6304 |
 Want to join St. Mary’s Contemporary or Traditional Choir?
Please call Dr. Mickey Terry if you are interested in joining. Come and share your talents while worshiping Him! |
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VOCATIONS
Parish Representative: Deacon Stephen McKimmie
(301) 292-0527
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Run For Vocations
Run For Vocations, a team of dedicated men and women are looking for a few more team members to participate in the Marine Corps Marathon. Rookie, experienced runners and race walkers are welcome to join. Come train with us! Fun, fitness, and faith events are planned for our team. For more information and to register, contact Carol Flannery at
flanneryc@adw.org (240) 432-4340 or contact Mike Greaney at
mikegreaney@comcast.net (301) 949-3699.
Wine Tasting & Special Seminar on Vocations
Msgr. Robert J. Panke will present “Complimentary Vocations” on Wednesday, September 13th at 7 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel, 1400 M. Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The cost is $55 per person and includes wine, hors d’oeuvres and soft drink. Cash bar. Proceeds directly benefit the Seminarians of the Archdiocese of Washington. For more information, please contact Carol Flannery at
flanneryc@adw.org or (240) 432-4340.
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PARISH NEWS
Office Hours: Monday 10:00 a.m. to Noon
and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday
8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 and arrangements for the organization to stuff the bulletin with the secretary.
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WELCOME TO ST. MARY’S CHURCH!
New parishioners should fill out a registration form found in the gathering places of both churches or at the parish office. Be sure to introduce yourself to one of our priests so we can get to know you!
St. Mary's
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 11th
Attention All Crafters! We need your wonderful homemade crafts (no store bought items, please) for St. Mary’s craft table. Any finished craft item can be brought to the parish office Monday through Friday during regular office hours (see Parish News).
 Quilters Wanted: St. Mary’s piece makers are working on the quilt for 2006. The group meets once a week and can really use the extra help! Previous experience is not necessary. If you’d like to join us, please call Pat Seaquist at (301) 843-2082.
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Volunteers are needed at the Millennium Nursing Home to help residents get to Mass. Please contact Joan Yates at (301) 283-2206 for further information.
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ADORATION
Mrs. Joan Yates
(301) 283-2206 |
Can YOU watch with me for just one hour?
Adorers and visitors are welcome to attend any hour of adoration. We are also in need of regular adorers and substitutes. Please contact Joan Yates if you have questions or would like to be an adorer.
Adorers: If you are not able to make your regular scheduled time, please contact your division captain so they can possibly get a substitute. Thank you!
Division Captains
Tues & Wed 6 a.m. to Noon - Pam Rizzo (301) 292-5191
Tues & Wed Noon to 6 p.m. - Karen Clink (301) 292-2611
Tues 6 p.m. to Midnight
- Rose Antonio (301) 292-9576
Wed 6 p.m. to Midnight
- Esther Baraquio (301) 567-0170
Thursday All Day
- Don Benedict (301) 292-9517
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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 for good fellowship, donuts and hot drinks!
Hearts Aflame Scripture Course for Catechists will be held on
Sunday, September 10th, 17th and 24th from 1:15–4:30 p.m. in the school library.
Baptismal Classes for parents wishing to have their child baptized will be on the
4th Sunday of the month after the 12:00 p.m. Mass. You must pre-register! Please contact Bill Keimig to pre-register or for further information.
Catholics Coming Home is an apostolate for those considering returning to their Catholic faith, or just wanting to talk about their struggles with the Church. We will meet on
Monday evenings from 7:30–9:00 p.m. (except major holidays) in the school library. New participants are welcome at any session.
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Are you interested in the Catholic Faith?
St. Mary’s Parish will soon begin a new journey in faith to share the richness of the Catholic Church and our parish family. St. Mary’s Parish invites you to learn what the Church teaches, and to be introduced to some of our parish members. These sessions are opportunities for you, and others that you may wish to invite, to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church. These gatherings are for inquirers and are open to people who are unbaptized, as well as those who are baptized Christians from Protestant or Evangelical backgrounds. Sessions will be held on
Tuesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. in the school library. Feel free to come any Tuesday. Please call Bill Keimig, Director of Religious Education, if you have questions or would like further information.
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| The Gospel of John with Deacon Ames will
start this Wednesday, September 13th and continue through May 2007 (except for major holidays) from 7:15–8:45 p.m. in the parish conference room. You will need to acquire the textbook, “St. John’s Gospel, A Bible Study Guide and Commentary” by Stephen Ray, and published by Ignatius Press. It is available online at
www.ignatius.com or can be ordered by phone at 1-800-651-1531. The cost is $19.95 plus shipping and handling. |
Cenacle Prayer Group meets Friday evenings (except for the 1st Friday of the month) from 8:00–9:00 p.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel. Prayers are focused
on behalf of our priests. We also petition Mother Mary to protect our families. Children of all ages are welcome! Contact person: Joan Yates (301) 283-2206.
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(Kindergarten through 8th grade) will officially begin today,
Sunday, September 10th. There will be a late fee accessed for registering your child after today.
When you come to register, you will receive a schedule for the entire PSR year. We look forward to continuing to work with you to ensure that love for Jesus Christ and His Church gets passed down to the next generation. |
 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 meets
every 1st Sunday of the month (September 3rd) after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the school hall.
New members are welcome to attend! Please contact Corinne Prebble for further information.
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HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Mr. Charles Swanick
(301) 856-3471
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Holy Name Society is a group of Catholic men that promote reverence for the name of God and sanctification of members, support the clergy and work for the good of the parish. Come and join us
every 1st Tuesday of the month (September 5th) from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the parish office conference room for good fellowship and for the betterment of the larger church community. Please contact Charles Swanick if you have any questions.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CATHOLIC?
Find out at EPS (Education Parish Service), which offers day and evening programs to educate Catholics to understand, live and share their faith at 125 Michigan Avenue, NE (campus of Trinity University). Classes in the redesigned Washington Day certificate program begin with the exploration of “The Gift of Revelation and the Teaching Mission of the Church,” and run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.,
Tuesdays, Sept. 12th through Oct. 31st. The course is also open to EPS graduates and parish ministers who are currently unable to enroll in the certificate program but have their pastor’s approval. Contact Ann Kitterman, EPS Washington Community Liaison, (202) 884-8446 or
kittermana@trinitydc.edu, or visit their website at
http://eps.trinitydc.edu.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CATHOLIC?
Find out at EPS (Education Parish Service), which offers day and evening programs to educate Catholics to understand, live and share their faith at 125 Michigan Avenue, NE (campus of Trinity University). Classes in the redesigned Washington Day certificate program begin with the exploration of “The Gift of Revelation and the Teaching Mission of the Church,” and run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.,
Tuesdays, Sept. 12th through Oct. 31st. The course is also open to EPS graduates and parish ministers who are currently unable to enroll in the certificate program but have their pastor’s approval. The Washington/Virginia evening certification program will begin study of “Documents of the Second Vatican Council,” with orientation from 7:00-9:15 p.m.,
Tuesday, Sept. 5th. Contact Ann Kitterman, EPS Washington Community Liaison, (202) 884-8446 or
kittermana@trinitydc.edu
or visit their website at http://eps.trinitydc.edu.
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TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS:
BLACK WOMEN ANSWERING THE CALL
The Archdiocese of Washington “Sisters in Spirit” are preparing for their annual Triumph of the Cross celebration. It will be held on
Saturday, September 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Incarnation Church, 880 Eastern Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C. Tickets are $10 each.
Tickets go on sale on Monday, August 1st. Make checks payable to: Sisters in the Spirit and mail to: Sisters in the Spirit, P.O. Box 4373, Capitol Heights, MD 20791. For more information on this event, please contact Gail Carter (301) 350-9406 or
gcarter713@comcast.net.
SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
OF ST. PHILLIP’S
SPRED of St. Phillip’s offers religious education experiences for persons with developmental disabilities in its bi-monthly sessions along with liturgies and social interaction for those 6 years old and above. This does not include sacramental preparation. This program starts on Saturday, September 16th at 9:30 a.m. with registration and a preview of the year. The fee is only $25/person thanks to the continual support of the Knights of Columbus. Please contact Ruth Hoehl at (301) 599-0307 for further information.
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WORLD PRIEST DAY
World Priest Day will be celebrated on Sunday, September
17th. Have you thanked your priest today?
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DOES IT MATTER WHAT JESUS IS?
Gerald O’Collins, S.J., theologian and author of Living Vatican II: The 21st Council for the 21st Century, will deliver a lecture entitled, “Does it Matter What Jesus Is?” on
Tuesday, September 19th, 6:30 p.m. at the National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. (Metro Center). Free Admission. Sponsored by the John Carroll Society.
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YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group Director: Mrs. Paola Carts
(301) 283-0167 |
 Teens, you are invited to join St. Mary’s Youth Group! If you are interested in joining, please send in your name, address, phone number and e-mail address to: St. Mary’s Church, Attn: Paola Carts, 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735.
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