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24th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
September 11, 2005
"'Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?' Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt. So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from his heart."
- Mt 1 8:33-35
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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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This weekend’s altar flowers were given in loving memory of Tiffany Wells from her parents.
Stewardship is not optional! “None of us lives as his own master and none of us dies as his own master,” says St. Paul. “While we live we are responsible to the Lord, and when we die we die as his servants.”
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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.. |
We are in need of non-perishable food items for St. Mary’s food pantry. Thank you for helping those in our community!
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ST. MARY'S
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! |
St. Mary’s Rosary Makers: Who are we? We would like to update the roster of all Rosary Makers and those who would like to become involved in this ministry. Come to the meeting next weekend, Sunday, September 18th after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the parish hall so we can get reacquainted and update your information. Refreshments will be available. If your
schedule doesn’t allow you to make this meeting or you have questions, please call Virginia Merritt (301) 248-3920 or Vicki Burton (301) 292-9012.
St. Mary’s Sodality would like to invite you to attend a day trip to Strasburg, PA to see “Psalms of David” a Sight and Sound Theatre on Saturday, October 8th. The cost is $75 for adults (13 and over) and $65 for children under 13. Cost includes a show and lunch at Millers Smorgasbord. If paying by check, please make it payable to St. Mary’s Church. The bus leaves St. Mary’s at 8:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sandra Ginyard at (301) 248-9425.
Can YOU watch for just one hour? Adorers and visitors are welcome to attend any hour of adoration. Contact Joan Yates at (301) 283-2206 if you have questions or would like to be an adorer. Thank you!
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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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!
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St. Mary’s Parish School of Religion (PSR), begins this Sunday, September 11th from 10:45-11:50 a.m. in our school. Children can still register for PSR; however, there will be an additional fee for late registration. Please contact Bill Keimig at (301) 292-0527 #104 for further information.
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. New participants are welcome at any session. Your child’s 2nd grade teacher and the Director of Religious Education will be sending you helpful materials to assist you at home in preparing your child for these important steps in his or her walk with God.
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Is your child happy at his or her school? 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.
