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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 29, 2006
Jesus said to him in reply, "What do you want Me to do for you?" The blind man replied to him, "Master, I want to see." Jesus told him, "Go your way; your faith has saved you." Immediately he received his sight and followed Him on the way. -
Mk 10:51-52
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Current Week's Mass
Schedule |
| Monday,
October 30th |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Joseph G. Hitselberger |
| Tuesday,
October 31st |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Soul of
Graciano R. Serapio |
| Wednesday,
November 1st |
All
Saints/Holy Day of Obligation |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Deceased
Parishioners of the Parish |
| 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Deceased
Parishioners of the Parish |
| Thursday,
November 2nd |
All
Souls |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Deceased
Priests of the Archdiocese |
| 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Deceased
Members of the Brault & Villanueva
Families |
| Friday,
November 3rd |
First
Friday/St. Martin De Porres |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
All Souls |
| 8:00 p.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
First
Friday Devotees |
| Saturday,
November 4th |
St. Charles Borromeo
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
All Souls |
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Next Weekend's Mass
Schedule |
| Saturday,
November 4th |
Vigil
Mass |
| 5:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Intentions
of the Parishioners of St. Mary's |
| Sunday,
November 5th |
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time |
| 8:00 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Deceased
Members of the Robles Family |
| 9:30 a.m.
Main Church |
For the
Deceased Members of Sodality of the
Blessed Mother |
| 12:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Intention
of Deacon Ames & Deacon Stephen
McKimmie |
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: Betty White
Week 2: Deacon Steve
Week 3: Bob Pitcher, Joan Yates, Myrtis Cline
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Week 1: Susan McDonald, Joe Ury, Gary & Cindy Hogan,
Donald (Mike) Taylor, Connie & Sally Brandon
Week 2: Raphel Parker, Patrie Duca & Family
Week 3: Coleen (Schlosser) Spadafore, Dorothy Vollmers, Fougere Family
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; TSgt Sheron Mason, DCANG and CPT Edelen A. Parker, USMC. |
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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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| Father Gary Villanueva will be celebrating Mass at 8:00 p.m. on
Friday, November 3rd. Those participating in this special Mass are reminded that First Saturday is celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Adoration will be held one hour prior to Mass |
 Today’s Psalm says, “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” Good stewards demonstrate by their living and giving that they understand God as the source of all they are and have.
Incentive
Raffle
The HSA is sponsoring an Incentive Raffle as its major fundraiser for the 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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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.
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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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 Christmas Greens – Boy Scout Troop 1572 News – Would you like to order Christmas Greens? Please contact Dawna Brown (301) 375-6201 to place your order.
We would like to have all orders in by Sunday, November 5th. Thanks again for your support to our Troop this year. The scouts benefit both independently and as a group so any help in this cause is greatly appreciated!
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St. Mary’s
Christmas Bazaar
Contact Person: Karen Macaluso (301) 248-6242
Saturday, November 11th
9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bazaar Meetings
There will be a bazaar meeting on Thursday, November 2nd from 7:00–9:00 p.m. in the parish conference room. All are invited to attend!
Homemade Crafts Needed
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 Friday, November 3rd.
Volunteers Needed
We are seeking staff for the following Christmas Bazaar Program events:
Santa’s Secret Shop (Chair: Shari Deeb)
St. Mary’s Crafters
Something Special Shoppe (Chair: Mrs. Teresa Boyd)
Key Game
Kitchen (Chair: Mrs. Georgette Weiss)
Set-up (11/9) & Take Down (11/11)
Kid’s Game Room (Chair: Mrs. Buckley)
Security (Seeking off-duty police officers)
Please contact Janet Cabot at (301) 292-6435 for further information or to volunteer your help.
Quilt Raffle 2006
St. Mary’s Piecemakers will be selling quilt raffle tickets after Masses every weekend until the Bazaar on November 11th. The quilt pattern is a Dresden Plate called “Hey, there is a bee on my plate.” The quilt is a blue ribbon winner!
Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Please contact Pat Seaquist for further information at (301) 843-2082.
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Blessing of the Graves by Father Gary at St. Mary’s Cemetery on
All Souls Day, Thursday, November 2nd between 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m. Please come to the parish office during these hours to contact Father Gary.
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MUSIC
DIRECTOR
Music
Director: Dr. Mickey Terry
(202) 581-6304 |
 Come and join St. Mary’s Choir!
We are looking for additional choir members. If you can sing or play a musical instrument, come and join us by using your talents for His glory. Please call Dr. Mickey Terry if you are interested in joining.
| Can You Find The 15 Books Of The Bible?
I once made a remark about the hidden books of the BIBLE. It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts and for others it was a revelation. Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books were not capitalized, but the truth finally struck home to numbers of readers. To others, it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you.
YES, THERE WILL BE SOME REALLY EASY ONES TO SPOT. Others may require judges to help them. I will quickly admit it usually takes a minister to find one of them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. A little lady says she brews a cup of tea, so she can concentrate better. See how well you can compete. Relax now for there are really sixteen names of books of the Bible in this story.
(One preacher found 15 books in 20 minutes but it took him 3 weeks to find the sixteenth one.)
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Those willing to help sell raffle tickets after each Mass on the weekends, please contact Marti Cirillo at (301) 705-7579
mcirillo@earthcare.com
or Cathy Wall at (301) 292-2522 school@stmaryspiscataway.org.
 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!
 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.
 NEW! Coming to the
“BIG SCREEN,” DVD’s and videos that will really help you appreciate, live and love your Catholic faith better and get closer to God! This program will be held on the following Sundays in the school library from 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
(Nov. 5th, 19th, Dec. 3rd, 17th, Jan. 7th, 21st, 29th, Feb.
18th). Donuts and hot drinks will be provided. See the bulletin board for a complete listing of the upcoming titles.
 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.
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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.
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 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! Contact person: Deacon Ames at (301) 203-9174.
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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.
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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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YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group
Director: Mrs. Paola Carts
(301) 283-0167
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Service Hours Opportunity
Do you need service hours or just like helping out? The Youth Ministry will be helping with the St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, 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. 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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