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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 15, 2006
They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves, "Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God." -
Mk 10:26-27
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Current Week's Mass
Schedule |
| Monday,
October 16th |
St.
Hedwig, St. Margaret M. Alacoque |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Enrique Palangdao, Sr. |
| Tuesday,
October 17th |
St.
Ignatius of Antioch |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Charles Deyo |
| Wednesday,
October 18th |
St.
Luke, The Evangelist |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Alma Engle |
| Thursday,
October 19th |
St.
Isaac Joques, St. John De Brebeuf |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Veronica Griffith |
| 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intention
of Fermin PeBenito |
| Friday,
October 20th |
St.
Paul of the Cross |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Pierre Mayas |
| Saturday,
October 21st |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Graciano R. Serapio |
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Next Weekend's Mass
Schedule |
| Saturday,
October 21st |
Vigil
Mass |
| 5:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Soul of
Joe Babich |
| Sunday,
October 22nd 2nd
Collection: Propagation of the Faith |
29th
Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mission Sunday |
| 8:00 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Rose Koziel |
| 9:30 a.m.
Main Church |
Intentions
of the Parishioners of St. Mary's |
| 12:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Soul of
Rick Palangdao |
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.
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
Richie 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 1: Bob Pitcher, Joan Yates, Myrtis Cline
Week 4: Carolyn Babich
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Week 1: Coleen (Schlosser) Spadafore, Dorothy Vollmers Fougere Family
DEATHS
Norbert Engle
TROOPS OVERSEAS: SGT Jamell Lee Heung; 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; LCDR Jim Kenny, USN; and TSgt Sheron Mason, DCANG |
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Next weekend there will be a second collection for the Propagation of the Faith/World Mission Sunday. Please be generous!
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Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl has invited all the faithful of the Archdiocese to join in the annual Marian Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
on this Sunday, October 15th, to invoke the intercession of Our Lady. Archbishop Wuerl will be the principal celebrant and homilist. The Rosary will begin at 2:30 p.m. outside, weather permitting. Those who wish to join in the procession should meet at the East Portico. Mass will begin at 3:00 p.m. The Mass satisfies the Sunday obligation. St. Mary’s choir will be the featured choir for this event.
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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
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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 to schedule an appointment, a private tour, and testing for your child.
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Substitute Teachers Needed
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St. Mary’s School is in need of substitute teachers. Applicants must be 21 years old. All employees must complete the Children Protection Program which includes being fingerprinted and attending a “Protecting God’s Children” class. For further information, please contact the school office.
St. Mary’s Home and School Association will hold its Fall Family Fun Night on
Friday, October 27th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Come and join us for an enjoyable evening of games, pumpkin painting, crafts and lots of fun! Tickets for games and crafts will be sold at the door. Dinner and a bake sale will be featured. For more information, please contact Cheryl Dow at (301) 292-9495.
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ST. MARY’S ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES
The Chamber Music of Beethoven and Bruch will be performed on
Sunday, October 29th at 4:00 p.m. in the Main Church. Works featuring Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Trio for Piano, Clarinet, and Viloncello”—Opus 38, as well as excerpts from Max Bruch’s Eight Pieces”—Opus 83. Performers are Nancy Sulfridge on the clarinet, Edwina Moldover on the cello, and Dr. Mickey Thomas Terry on the piano.
Admission is FREE!
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 In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks the rich young man to give away all that he has in order to have treasure in heaven. But he is unable to free himself from his possessions, and so he goes sadly away. Does what I own keep me from following Jesus?
The HSA is sponsoring an Incentive Raffle as its major fundraiser for the 2006-2007 school year. You need not be present to win. Winners of the first two drawings will be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing. Proceeds will help benefit the Teacher's Professional Development Fund and be used to purchase P.E. equipment for the children. Tickets are $10 and will be available for purchase at the school and at other parish events.
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PARISH NEWS
Pastor: Father David Brault
Parochial Vicar: Father Gary Villanueva
Deacon George Ames
Deacon Stephen McKimmie
Parish Secretary: Susan Ritchie
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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A BIG WELCOME to new parishioners Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rerecich and Mr. & Mrs. Woodland.
HOLY LAND CHRISTIANS
Next weekend there will be a display of beautiful olivewood handmade carvings from the Holy Land in the vestibule of our church. For more information, please contact Feras at (202) 302-5889 or visit
www.BethlehemCarvings.com.
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St. Mary’s
Christmas Bazaar
Contact Person: Karen Macaluso (301) 248-6242
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).
Bazaar Program Advertising
Advertise your business in our Christmas Bazaar Program. The cost is $10 for a business card sized ad; $20 for a half-page ad and $40 for a full-page ad. If interested, please contact Janet Cabot at (301) 292-6435. Deadline is November 3rd.
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Volunteers Needed
Would you like to help with the Bazaar? Are you a busy person but you can spare a little bit of time to help with the Bazaar? Our next meeting is Thursday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the parish office conference room. For further information, please contact Janet Cabot (301) 292-6435.
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| The Knights of Columbus will be having their Tootsie Roll Fund Raiser the
weekend of 10/28 and 10/29 after all the Masses to benefit the mentally handicapped in both Prince George’s and Charles County. Please be generous to this worthwhile cause. THANK YOU! |
| Holy Land
Christians |
Weekend of
Oct. 21 and 22 |
| Knights of
Columbus - Tootsie Roll Fund Raiser |
Weekend of
Oct. 28 and 29 |
| Annual
Christmas Bazaar |
Saturday,
Nov. 11 |
| Golf
Tournament |
Rescheduled
to Monday, April 23 |
| First Holy
Communion |
Sunday, May 6
@ 2:00 p.m. |
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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!
 Baptismal Classes for parents wishing to have their child baptized will be on the
4th Sunday of the month after the 12 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 who are 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.
RCIA: Our inquiry sessions have just begun, but we are still waiting for YOU!
Are you searching for…?
-A deeper relationship with God?
-A sense of belonging in a faith community?
-A greater fulfillment of your mission in life? RCIA is (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) 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. |
 The Gospel of John with Deacon Ames will be held on
Wednesday evenings through May 9th (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. Please feel free to join us!
 Living in the Spirit: St. Mary’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) prayer group meets weekly on
Thursday nights from 7:30–9:30 p.m. at the Rusins’ home. Join us for prayerful singing, strong fellowship and new friendships! Please call Carol Rusin at (301) 292-1114 for directions.
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.
 St. Mary’s Parish School of Religion (PSR) or Sunday School
(Kindergarten through 8th grade) will be held on
Sunday mornings, 10:45 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
through May 20th. Children can be registered at anytime during the year by contacting Bill Keimig. Cost for one student, $85; for two students, $105; and three students, $120. 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.
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GROUP
Youth Group Director:
Mrs. Paola Carts
(301) 283-0167
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Pizza with a purpose!
Join us for pizza, fun, and some serious discussion on
Friday, October 20th from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Magnificat House (the white house on the far side of the little soccer field). Open to all teens!
Service Hours Opportunity
Do you need service hours or just like helping out? The Youth Ministry will be helping with
St. Mary’s Family Fun Night on Friday, October 27th and with the
Parish Bazaar on November 11th. For further information, please contact Mrs. Paola Carts.
Road trip to Seaton Shrine
St. Mary’s is heading to Emmitsburg, Maryland on
Saturday, November 4th. After a tour and lunch, we’ll go over to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and hang out with Brother Ryan Haber (formerly at St. Mary’s). See flyers in the church vestibule for more information or call Paola Carts.
Power washers needed!
We’d like to clean the exterior of the Magnificat House. Can you spare an hour or more of your time to power wash the building? If so, please contact Paola Carts.
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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.
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SODALITY
Ms. Corinne Prebble (301) 292-6297
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 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 (November 5th) after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the school hall. 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 (November
7th) from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the parish office conference room. Please contact Charles Swanick if you have any questions.
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A Prayer for Priests
Lord Jesus, we your people pray to You for our priests. You have given them to us for OUR needs. We pray for them in THEIR needs.
We know that You have made them priests in the likeness of your own priesthood. You have consecrated them, set them aside, anointed them, filled them with the Holy Spirit, appointed them to teach, to preach, to minister, to console, to forgive, and to feed us with Your Body and Blood.
Yet we know, too, that they are one with us and share our human weaknesses. We know too that they are tempted to sin and discouragement as are we, needing to be ministered to, as do we, to be consoled and forgiven, as do we. Indeed, we thank You for choosing them from among us, so that they understand us as we understand them, suffer with us and rejoice with us, worry with us and trust with us, share our beings, our lives, our faith.
We ask that You give them this day the gift You gave Your chosen ones on the way to Emmaus: Your presence in their hearts, Your holiness in their souls, Your joy in their spirits. And let them see You face to face in the breaking of the Eucharistic bread.
We pray to You, O Lord, through Mary the mother of all priests, for Your priests and for ours. Amen.
Written by: Cardinal John O’Connor
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Have you thanked your priests today!
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