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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 5, 2006
Jesus replied, "The first is this: 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.'"
- Mk 12:29-30
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Current Week's Mass
Schedule |
| Monday,
November 6th |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
All Souls |
| Tuesday,
November 7th |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
All Souls |
| Wednesday,
November 8th |
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| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
All Souls |
| Thursday,
November 9th |
Dedication
of St. John Lateran Basilica in Rome |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
All Souls |
| 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
All Souls |
| Friday,
November 10th |
Veteran's
Day Observed |
| 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
All Souls |
| 8:00 p.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
First
Friday Devotees |
| Saturday,
November 11th |
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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 11th |
Vigil
Mass/St. Martin of Tours/Veteran's Day |
| 5:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Soul of
Paul Chicoine |
| Sunday,
November 12th |
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time/Stewardship
Sunday |
| 8:00 a.m.
Our Lady's Chapel |
Intentions
of the Parishioners of St. Mary's |
| 9:30 a.m.
Main Church |
Soul of
Jim O'Neill, Jr. |
| 12:00 p.m.
Main Church |
Soul of
Joe Babich |
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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| St. Mary’s School and parish office will be closed on
Friday, November 10th for Veteran’s Day. |
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Prayer List
PARISHIONERS:
Week 2: Betty White
Week 4: Bob Pitcher, Joan Yates, Myrtis Cline
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Week 1: Pat Howe
Week 2: Susan McDonald, Joe Ury, Gary & Cindy Hogan,
Donald (Mike) Taylor, Connie & Sally Brandon
Week 3: Raphel Parker, Patrie Duca & Family
Week 4: 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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COME THIS WEEKEND
TO
St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 11th
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the School Hall
*Kid’s Game Room
*The Eatery
*St. Mary’s Crafters
*Quilt Raffle
*Something Special Shoppe *Silent Raffle
*Entertainment
*Santa’s Shoppe
*Face Painting with Father Gary
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 The Month of November
Each year, the Church reminds us of our Hope with the Festival of All Saints. The next day, we are asked to recall our deceased family members and friends with the commemoration of All Souls. Drawing from tradition, the teaching of the Church, and our love for family and friends, we pray for them in a special way for the month. Life, as we know from our common experience, is short. The mystery of death, while not the most common subject at gatherings, enters into the circle of our family and friends. The blessing of our Faith is what enables us to deal with the sting of death and pain. Because we are rooted in the Lord Jesus, we turn to Him with confident hope and renew within ourselves the proper dispositions necessary to respond faithfully to the gift of life. It is a good month to recall our loved ones, to share the story of their lives, the anecdotes that bring a smile, to prayerfully say, “I love you.” May those who have preceded us attain the mercy of God and in time be counted in the Communion of Saints.
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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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Incentive Raffle
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 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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News on Traffic
Situation
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“I want to inform you that there was a serious accident in front of Our Lady's Chapel yesterday afternoon (10/18) shortly after our dismissal. It did not involve any of our school families to my knowledge. However, there were serious injuries to the drivers of both cars and all involved were taken to the hospital by ambulance and Life Flight helicopter. We did receive a reply from the State Highway Administration in answer to our many letters regarding the safety of the new traffic pattern.
We have been told that, "traffic engineering staff will evaluate this matter to determine the best possible recommendations for safety measures at this location. This type of evaluation will take up to 90 days to complete. “Please pray for those involved in this accident and that there will be swift action taken by those in charge to prevent more accidents from happening.”
This text was copied from the 10/19/06 newsletter to school parents written by Mrs.
Tomko, St. Mary’s School Principal.
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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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New parishioners should fill out a registration form found in the gathering places of both churches and at the parish office.
If you have a new address, phone number, e-mail address, a new member of your family, or you are moving, please contact Susan at (301) 292-0527 or
parish@stmaryspiscataway.org. Thank you!
 St. Mary’s Parish Breakfast will be held in the parish hall
next Sunday, November 12th after the 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Mass. Come and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and great fellowship. “Donations are appreciated. Thank you.”
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Christmas Greens – Boy Scout Troop 1572 News –
We will be selling extra orders of Christmas Greens during the St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar. Some items may be limited so be sure to call Dawna Brown this weekend for specific orders as our
deadline is this Sunday, November 5th.
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YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group
Director: Mrs. Paola Carts
(301) 283-0167
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 Teens, you are invited to join St. Mary’s Youth Group! Youth Group Meetings will be held on
Fridays (see below) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Magnificat House. 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.
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.
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| Month |
Youth
Group Meeting Dates |
Other
Events |
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11/11 Parish
Bazaar |
| December |
Friday, 12/15 |
12/24 Christmas
Luminaries |
| January |
Friday, 1/19 |
1/12 March
for Life |
| February |
Friday, 2/16 |
Mount 2000
& Beyond |
| March |
Friday, 3/16 |
Lent Living
Stations, Soup Supper, Parish Clean-Up |
| April |
Friday, 4/20 |
4/7 Easter
Luminary Project |
| May |
Friday, 5/18 |
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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 for our meeting
every 1st Tuesday of the month (November 7th) from 7:30–8:30 p.m. in the parish office conference room. Also, we will sit together and receive Communion together as a group on the
2nd Sunday of the month (November 12th). Please contact Charles Swanick if you have any questions.
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ADORATION
Mrs. Joan Yates (301) 283-2206
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 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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MUSIC
DIRECTOR
Music
Director: Dr. Mickey Terry
(202) 581-6304 |
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 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.
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What percentage does God ask of me as a good steward?
All of my heart, all of my soul,
all of my mind, and all of my strength!
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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!
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. 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!
God created all things from nothing. He continually sustains them in existence. He makes possible their actions and leads them to their ultimate perfection. For those inquiring into the Catholic faith, we reviewed Scripture from the first book of the Bible called Genesis. Why did God create anything at all? The world was made for the glory of God and to communicate his everlasting love to His beloved creation. He does not need to create us because he is lonely or in need of our love. Rather, God creates out of his goodness and superabundant love. Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic tradition? Are you looking for a pressure-free, non-judgmental environment where you can learn about Catholicism? Have you had a previous bad experience while looking into the faith? Want a fresh start? Perhaps you are searching quietly and need some answers. Get all of your questions answered! It is not too late to join us! You do not have to journey alone!
RCIA (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.
 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.
(Teenagers are invited to join). Please contact Corinne Prebble for further information.
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Sodality Bake Sale
Attention All Bakers! We need your help! Please bake your specialty dessert and bring it to the parish hall on
Friday, November 10th between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or call Corinne at (301) 292-6297. Thank you!
Quilt Raffle 2006
St. Mary’s Piecemakers will be selling quilt raffle tickets after Masses this weekend. 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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St. Mary’s
Christmas Bazaar
Contact Person: Karen Macaluso (301) 248-6242
Saturday, November 11th
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Deadline for Silent Auction Donations is November 3rd.
Bazaar Meetings
There will be a bazaar meeting on
Thursday, November 9th 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).
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 to volunteer. |
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