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AUGUST 5, 2018 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH CALENDAR Sun Aug 5 KoC Installation Mass & Luncheon, 11am, C Tue Aug 7 KoC Mtg, 6:30pm, CC Fri Aug 10 Blue Crabs Fundraiser, 6:30pm Sun Aug 12 YFF Catechist Retreat, 9am-2pm, CC
*C: Church, CC: Community Center
MASS INTENTIONS
LITURGICAL FEAST DAYS
Mon Aug 6 TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD Tue Aug 7 St. Sixtus II & Companions, Martyrs St. Cajetan Wed Aug 8 ST. DOMINIC St. Mary MacKillop Thu Aug 9 St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Fri Aug 10 ST. LAWRENCE Sat Aug 11 ST. CLARE
WEEKDAY LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Daily Lector: J Blackwell, T Buckler, J Re, D Orwig Meals-on-wheels: J/V Royston, W/B Walker, J/J Lenderman Altar Preparation: C Cantrill
Please be generous in this week’s 2nd collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in seven people lives in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those who are struggling across the country. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and work on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.
REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS Please remember our parishioners who are sick, homebound and those in the nursing homes and hospitals, and all in need of our prayers, especially those who serve our country and their families, and all who are listed in our Parish Book of Intentions.
New registrations are always welcome. Please use the on-line
census by going to our website (www.StGeorgeRCC.org) and
following the links. Forms also available in the rack in the
church front entrance. Help us keep our parish records up to
date. If you have recently changed your mailing address, e-mail
address, phone number, or plan to be away temporarily, please
use the on-line census to update your information.
STEWARDSHIP — FINANCIAL BLESSINGS
7/29/2018 7/30/2017
General Collection $3793.43 $2865.41 +$1028.02
E-Giving (Weekly) $1012.00 $912.00
Identifiable Gifts 120 114 +6
Maintenance $960.00 $50.00 +$910.00
Poor Box $175.00 $86.00 +$89.00
Donations $240.00 $430.00 -$190.00
Thank you for your faithful Parish support.
Stewardship message from our Gospel reading
In the Gospel from John, Jesus advises us, “I am the
bread of life; whoever comes to me will never
hunger, and whoever believes in me will never
thirst.” By calling Himself the Bread of Life, Jesus
is telling us by what He says, how He acts, and in
fact Who He is that He is the Word of God made
flesh.
God reveals to us the Word alive in the most
complete way possible, through our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. We are to hear the Word and know
Who Jesus is; we are to accept that Word into our
minds and hearts — into our spirit — and we are to
let that Word begin to change us.
That change is represented by knowing what God
wants us to do. Today’s Holy Scriptures make that
clear. We must pray that we respond and be good
stewards of our time, talent, and treasure so that we
can do the work God wants us to do. In the Second
Reading, Paul reminds us that we need to undergo a
conversion — in effect put on a new self. Our entire
lives need to be devoted to change, so that we renew
ourselves from the inside and live a stewardship way
of life according to God’s ways.
Charles Spurgeon, an English minister in the 1800s
once wrote, “Conversion is a turning onto the right
road. The next thing to do is to walk on it.” That is
our trial. Once we experience conversion, we must
follow through by doing what the Lord wishes us to
do.
Tues Aug 7 9:00 am Anne Patton
Wed Aug 8 9:00 am Brenda Hanson
Thu Aug 9 9:00 am Enzo & Colleen Galli (L)
Fri Aug 10 9:00 am Butch & Joyce Mori (L)
Sat Aug 11 5:00 pm Bob Bowes
Sat Aug 11 7:00 pm St. George Parishioners
Sun Aug 12 8:30 am Florence Whitten
Sun Aug 12 11:00 am Enzo Galli (L)
AUGUST 5, 2018 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
LITURGY & WORSHIP
“Annulment II: There are many myths and misconceptions about
annulment. Let’s take a moment to bust some of those
myths. First, annulment is simply “Catholic divorce.”
Wrong. The Church’s teachings on marriage and
annulment are Christ’s teachings, based on Matthew
19:1-9 and Matthew 5:31-32. Another misconception is
that divorced people cannot receive Communion. False.
Now, those who are divorced and remarried without an
annulment must refrain from receiving Holy
Communion. But divorced Catholics who have not
remarried remain in good standing with the Church. Next,
annulments are just a way for the Church to make money.
False. As with anything involving paperwork and people,
there are administrative costs involved. But money
should never be an obstacle, and dioceses offer many
ways to help those who may need financial assistance.
Next up, an annulment makes children of the marriage
illegitimate. Wrong. An annulment has no bearing on the
legitimacy of children. Finally, a former spouse has to
agree before getting an annulment. False. The proceeding
can be initiated by one party. If you have questions or
need more information, contact your local parish or
diocesan tribunal office. For further study: Matthew 5:31-
32 • Mark 10:11-12 Matthew 19:1-9 • CCC 1625-1632”
Excerpt from “A Minute in the Church: Vol II” by Gus Lloyd. This book and three other books with one-minute teachings about Catholic life and liturgy may be found in our bookrack in the vestibule.
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Save These Dates!
Friday – August 10 – Parish Fundraising Event at Bluecrabs! Buy tickets for the game using our parish code, and the church gets $5!
Anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Chapel on St. George’s Island. Mass begins at 6pm, with a reception to follow in the Island Association Building. (NO 5PM MASS ON AUGUST 25!)
Bottles and Brushes FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 St. George Community Center Come paint with our own parish artists!
Volunteer & Change a Life at the St. Mary's County Fair,
September 20th-23rd. Each year the Catholic parishes of St.
Mary’s County have a unique opportunity to spread the Good
News of Christ and our Catholic Faith at the County Fair. You
have been called. Would you prayerfully consider volunteering
for a 2-hour shift at the Catholic Evangelization booth? You
don't need to be a television evangelist or a Catholic theologian
to inspire others to know Christ. You can make a difference. If
interested, please see the following link on St. Aloysius' home
page to sign up or contact us at
http://www.saintaloysiuschurch.org/countyfair/.
Please use the sign-up sheets in the pews to let us know how you can help this year!
You can also start bringing your gently used items for our White Elephant room.
Calling all St. George Bakers! Please plan to bake your favorites for our church dinner on August 19. Some requests we are asked for include pound cake, lemon meringue pie, coconut cake, pineapple upside down cake and fruit pies. People coming to our dinner look forward to your homemade treats!
Encounter Grace! A new women's ministry in Southern
Maryland!
Encounter Grace (www.encountergrace.co) a NEW
Catholic Christian women's ministry is hosting their
inaugural event, Encounter Grace: Reconnect on Friday,
November 9, from 6pm – 9pm at the Waldorf Jaycee Hall.
The evening is for women (21+) and will include a buffet
dinner, keynote address by Catholic author and national
speaker, Mary Lenaburg, and musical guests, The Miller
Sisters, featuring recording artist Marie Miller. Come and
discover how, just like Our Blessed Mother Mary and her
cousin Elizabeth, women of all ages and stations in life
can and should stay connected in the faith. Register online
today at www.encountergrace.co/events Interested in
being a sponsor or vendor? Email the team at
AUGUST 5, 2018 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OUR PARISH FAITH FORMATION
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION (YFF) GRADES K-8
Registration for the 2018-2019 year is ongoing. Please contact Mrs. Kim Browne,
Adult Faith Formation We are taking a short summer break and will resume in September. Announcements will be posted on the upcoming study soon. In the meantime, please look at FORMED.ORG for lots of good studies, reading and movies about the Catholic faith. Our parish code is M23284 to access your free subscription, a gift to you from the parish.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Group is taking a break for the summer. We are looking for a Youth Leader, if interested
please contact the church office.
OUR REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (LFS)
LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL Bingo every Wednesday, doors open at 5:30 pm; early bird
special starts at 6:45pm. Cash prizes! Food and drink are also
for sale.
Are you on social media? Don’t forget to “like” us on
Facebook (www.facebook.com/littleflowercatholic) and
“follow” us on Twitter and Instagram (@LFSpatriots)!
Interested in learning more about Little Flower School?
Call (301)994-0404 or ([email protected]).
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
Fr. Sebastien De Rose Council # 13091 Grand Knight: Christopher A. Wilcox
NEWS IN OUR AREA Sun, August 5 Vendor Show, Hollywood VFD Social Hall,
10am – 3pm. Free admission/free parking. ATM on site. Refreshments will be available for sale. Some of the participating Vendor are as follows: Arbonne, Avon, Buskins, Color Care, Dot Dot Smile, Doterra Oils, Herbal Life, It Works, Jamberry Nails, Jamby Styles, Leilah & Luke, Lemongrass Spa, Lilla Rose, Lime Light, LipSense, Longaberger, LulaRoe, Mary Kay, Melaleuca, Nu Skin, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Perfectly Posh, Plunder Jewelry, Pure Romance, Ring Bomb, Rodan & Fields, Scentsy, Sunset Stitches, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One, Traveling Vineyard, Tupperware, Usborne Books, Young Living, Younique and MORE. We are still accepting applications for other Vendors such as Stampin Up,
Creative Memories, Watkins, etc. etc. If you would like to participate please contact Leone Gatton at [email protected].
Sun, August 12 – 2nd District VFD Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat; 8am - 11am $10/Adults, $5/children(6 – 12) children (5 & under) - free; Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, Bacon, Creamed Chipped Beef, Sausage Gray, Spiced Applesauce, Grits, Hot Biscuits, Assorted Juices, Milk & Coffee; For more information call 301-994-9999 – NOTE: AUGUST BREAKFAST PRICE INCREASE TO $10.00 for ADULTS
Sat, August 25 Yard Sale, 2nd District VFD, Saturday; Time: 7am – 12pm; Reserve a space $10 (by 20th August) or mark your calendars to attend; For more information: Call Kelly at 240-299-5261 - Good time to get rid of items no longer needed!
Sat, September 15 2nd District VFD Chicken Carry-Out Dinner, 4pm – 6pm; Cost $12; Menu : 1/2 chicken; Coleslaw; Green beans; Parsley potatoes; & Dinner roll; Preorders Accepted; Contact Robin to preorder / for more information: at 301-737-4366(H) or 240-577-0270(C)
Sat, October 27 2nd District Craft and Vendor Fair,9am – 2pm; Reserve a space $2 (by 20th October) or mark your calendars to attend; For more information: Call Darlene at 240-434-1095 After 4pm.
Loyola on the Potomac 9th Annual Crab Feast Sunday, September 9, 2pm to 5pm, Menu: All you can eat on site crabs, fried chicken, hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, cole slaw, corn on the cobb, and watermelon, Beer, soft drinks, water. Early bird tickets Price $50 (by August 31), Children 7-12 $35, 6 & under free. After September 1, Adult ticket - $65. Contact Alice Case at 301-292-0819, [email protected], Sponsorship Opportunities Available
LOCAL PILGRIMAGES:
Save the Date - Mother of Africa Pilgrimage - The
archdiocesan Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach
invites you join a special Mother of Africa Pilgrimage
on Sunday, September 16 from 2-4pm in the Upper
Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception (400 Michigan Ave., NE). For
further information contact Sandra Coles Bell at 301-
853-4469 or [email protected].
"Italia Bella" October 13-21, 2018. Rome • Castel
Gandolfo • Assisi • Florence • Tuscany • Venice • &
more... $3,600.00 - 9 days- Our prices include airfare
from your hometown and exclusively 4 or 5 star hotels
everywhere. Everything included except lunch and
insurance. Traditional Latin Mass daily. Join us! Father
Cusick speaks Italian fluently, lived in Italy for two
years as a Navy chaplain and has visited the country
extensively over the years since. Venite anche voi! Call
ProCatholic Tours at 612-730-2890 to register and for
more info or visit:
https://www.procatholictours.com/trip-
store/?action=trip_registration&tripid=1055
Join Fr. Rory T. Conley, pastor of St. Mary’s
Bryantown, on a pilgrimage to Rome, Sorrento, Naples,
AUGUST 5, 2018 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Assisi and more. See firsthand the major shrines and
basilicas of Rome, visit the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican
museums, Padre Pio’s church where he received the
stigmata, the Eucharistic miracle of Lanciano, and
much, more. Breakfast, lunch & dinner are included
and accommodations are first class. Dates: 10/13/19-
10-23/19 with a possible two day extension to Florence.
For more detailed information visit our website at
www.pilgrimages.cpm/frconley or contact Sam Oliver
at Samueloliver @comcast.net or at 301-848-3206.
Save the Date for World Youth Day in DC – January
26, 2019: Join thousands of college students and young
adults (ages 18-39) for a one-day Catholic festival at
The Catholic University of America. Experience World
Youth Day in Panama including world-renowned
speakers, live music, simultaneous streaming of Pope
Francis in Panama, and authentic Panamanian culture!
Registration begins late summer 2018, For more
information visit www.wyddc.org. #wydDC
REFLECTION ON THE SACRED SCRIPTURE EX 16: 2-4, 12-15; PS 78: 3-4, 23-25, 54; EPH 4: 17, 20-24; JN 6: 24-35
Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem was foretold more than once in the Old Testament. In fact, the town of Bethlehem is mentioned more than 40 times in the Old Testament. The prophet Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and perhaps you are familiar with how often Isaiah referred to the Messiah to come. Micah states in Chapter 5 of the Book of Micah, “But you, Bethlehem-Ephrathaha, least among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel; whose origin is from of old.” He refers to it as Bethlehem-Ephrathaha to distinguish it because there was more than one Bethlehem.
However, King David was born in Bethlehem-Ephrathaha, as was Joseph. Bethlehem in Hebrew (Bet Lehem) means “House of Bread.” This reference to bread is one that occurs throughout Holy Scripture. We are all aware of that part of the Our Father,“Give us this day our daily bread,” but there is and was more to it than that, and is much more than providing us with enough to eat. St. Paul wrote in First Corinthians “Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread” — namely, Jesus Christ.
Bread is important in today’s readings. The final verse of the First Reading from the Book of Exodus is, “This is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat.” This reading speaks of the Bread from Heaven (manna) that fell to save the Israelites as they wandered in the desert. God provided for them, but they did not recognize what was being provided. We are provided the “Bread of Life” through the Eucharist and through our holy liturgies. Sometimes, though, we do not recognize it as we should.
In truth, we need to be changed every time we receive of the “Bread of Life.” This idea of change, conversion, is emphasized by St. Paul in the Second Reading from his letter to the Ephesians. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians lays out in many ways the spiritual journey on which we should travel. Paul is telling us we as Catholics and Christians need to walk — to live — in a different way than the world around us. We tend to display to the world that we really are not that different at all. To have as our goal the respect and approval of the world around us is misguided. Recall from the First Reading that God met the needs of the Israelites but He did not do it in a way they expected. As Christians we must be prepared to break with the past. We do not just add the Lord to our old life. He needs to become our “new life.” That is what the Bread of Life discourse is all about. It renews us; it invigorates us; it strengthens us every time we receive it. It is not easy to see it that way or to feel that when we approach the Holy Eucharist, but that is very much what it is intended for. As Paul tells us in this reading from Ephesians, we need to “put away the old self of your (our) former life, and be renewed in the spirit of your (our) minds, and put on the new self.” It is this “new self” that recognizes the important role each of us plays as part of the Body of Christ. The Gospel Reading from John tells of Jesus revealing that He is the Bread of Life. In terms of chronology, this happens shortly after Jesus fed the multitude. We note that the “feeding of the 5,000” occurred near Bethsaida (also worth noting that Bet (Beth) again means “house of” and “saida” means “fish.” What a coincidence! Jesus has just fed the multitude using a few loaves of bread and some fish, and Bethsaida is recorded as being the hometown of Sts. Andrew, Peter, James, John, and Philip, some of whom were fishermen. Bethsaida lies at the northern end of the Sea of Galilee, and not too far west of that is Capernaum, where our Gospel is set. Many of the same people who were “fed” at the miracle of feeding the multitude sought Jesus out. They were still hungry, but not for food as we know it, but for the Word of God — and Jesus knows that. The Lord says, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you are looking for me not because you saw signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled. Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life.” In other words, for the “Bread of Life.” When Jesus calls Himself the “Bread of Life,” He is indicating that He wants us to lift our minds, thoughts and hearts from earthly existence and to spiritual realities. Each of us needs to put our confidence in the Lord — not in material things. If we accept the Lord and believe and trust in Him, we, too, can satisfy our spiritual hunger.