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26th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
September 25, 2005
Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him."
- Mt 21:31b-32
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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 p.m. |
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Altar flowers in the main church this weekend are given in loving memory of Andrew Shows by his wife. 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
TROOPS IN IRAQ Please pray for those listed above: Names of those in need of prayer will be published in the church bulletin for one month. If a parishioner still has need for prayer, his or her name will be kept on the prayer list. Please let Susan know when the name can be removed. Thank you! |
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ST. MARY’S 7TH ANNUAL |
Next weekend there will be a second collection to benefit the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. Please be generous. Thank you!
The
Intercession of Mary:
September 2005 will be remembered in the lives of many fellow citizens as the time frame when their lives were radically altered. Even with all the goodwill and the efforts being made to rebuild and establish some normalcy, the sense of bewilderment is still evident. Where can any of us turn? Thanks to our Faith, we have a powerful intercessor in Mary. October is traditionally the month to remember Mary and renew our devotion to praying the Rosary. I am mindful of what Father Maggs said to us during the parish mission this past spring regarding turning to Mary as one of God’s more permanent legacies. As we bring our personal pleas to her, she accepts them and places them before the Lord Jesus. She merely states the need and the request as she did at Cana so long ago. Then she reminds us to accept the Grace of the Lord by doing whatever He tells us to do. Let us take this new month to heart and in our reflection on the mysteries of the Rosary be open to the promised graces of the Lord.
The first son in today’s Gospel said he would do his father’s bidding, but did not. The second son balked at first, but then repented and did as he was asked. What service is God calling me to do? Which son am I more like?
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Banns of Marriage are announced for the third time for Joseph Scott Parker of St. Mary’s Church and Jamie Lee Keller. |
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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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ST. MARY'S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Donations Are Needed For St. Mary’s Annual Christmas Bazaar. We are going to have several
NEW 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 Emergency Basket, Breakfast in Bed Basket, Camping Basket, Scrapbook Basket and an Advent Basket. Please help by donating a few items for these baskets. Thank you! |
We are in need of male and/or female volunteers to help at the Millennium Nursing Home on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This would include Mass. Contact person: Joan Yates (301) 283-2206.
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! (See adoration hours on the front page of the bulletin).
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 younger children. 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 want to attend, please contact Sandra Ginyard at (301) 248-9425.
Rosary Makers Bake Sale will be held after Masses on Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th. Funds will be used to purchase supplies for this wonderful ministry which recently sent rosaries to help the homeless families at the DC Armory displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Contact person: Karen Clink (301) 292-2611.
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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!
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 to schedule an appointment. A private tour and testing will be set up for your child. There will be an Open House on October 5th from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in our school hall for all who would like to see our school.
St. Mary’s Parish School of Religion (PSR) is held every Sunday from 10:45-11:50 a.m. in our school. Children can still register for PSR; fees are $85 for one student; $105 for two students or $110 for three or more students. Please contact Bill Keimig at (301) 292-0527 #104 for further information.
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 meeting location. |
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YOUTH GROUP |
| 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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