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Sunday, October 15th, 2017 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rev. Michael Briese, Pastor
11555 St. Mary’s Church Road Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622
Phone: 301-934-8825
Email: [email protected] Website: www.stmarychurchnewport.org
Emergency Requiring a Priest: call Fr. Briese at 240-601-2238
COLLECTIONS for October 8th, 2017 - $3,187.00 The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Saturday Evening 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mornings 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Holy Days 8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 8:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Every Saturday - 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., or upon request. Matrimony: Contact the Pastor six months before the anticipated day. Baptism: Arrangements are made at the Rectory. At least one of the sponsors must be a practicing Catholic. Cemetery: Those who wish to purchase plots should call Catholic Cemeteries at 301-932-1766.
St. Francis Hall: Contact the Rectory Office for information at 301-934-8825. Christian Education (CCD): Contact Mary Ellen Heinze, DRE at 301-934-4352. Secretary; Bulletin Editor: Contact Jenny Batts at 301-934-8825. School: Archbishop Neale School (PK-8) 105 Port Tobacco Road La Plata, Maryland 20646 Phone: 301-934-9595 Adoration/Benediction: 1st Sunday each month from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (“.…stay with me for one hour.”)
SUNDAY’S READINGS
First Reading:
On this mountain the LORD of hosts
will provide for all peoples
a feast of rich food and choice wines,
juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. (IS 25:6-10A)
Psalm: I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
(PS 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6)
Second Reading: Brothers and sisters:
I know how to live in humble circumstances;
I know also how to live with abundance. (PHIL 4:12-14, 19-20)
Gospel: Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the
people in parables, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be likened
to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. (MT 22:1-14)
UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS
October 21st – Good Shepherd Food Pantry Open
October 24th – Day Scripture Prayer Group
October 24th – Evening Scripture Prayer Group
October 25th – Ultreya
October 28th – Annual Fall Bake Sale (after 5:00 Mass)
October 29th – Annual Fall Bake Sale (after morning Masses)
October 29th – Children’s Liturgy of the World
November 1st – All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation)
November 2nd – All Souls Day
November 5th – Eucharistic Adoration
November 5th – Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 7th – Day Scripture Prayer Group
November 8th – Senior Meeting Group
November 11th – Veteran’s Day
November 12th - Children’s Liturgy of the World
November 21st - Day Scripture Prayer Group
November 22nd - Ultreya
November 26th – No CCD Classes
November 26th - Children’s Liturgy of the World
November 26th – Ladies Advent Tea
November 28th – Evening Scripture Prayer Group
HALL RENTAL….
Did you know? Our St. Francis Hall is
available to rent for many special occasions,
such as wedding receptions, rehearsal
dinners, anniversary parties, birthday parties,
holiday parties, retirement parties, banquets, repasts, and much
more. The Hall accommodates up to 300 guests. Hall rental
brochures are at the back of the church, and also may be
downloaded and printed from our Parish website at
www.stmarychurchnewport.org. Or, you may call the rectory
office at 301-934-8825 for additional information, pricing, and
to book your special event. Book ahead, save the date!
MANY ARE INVITED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN
Our modern Church has invited over a billion of the living
people on this Earth. Millions and millions have responded to
this Divine invitation by accepting it and joining in the 24/7
ministries taking place at every hour of every day somewhere
on God's planet Earth. The faith of our King of King's modern
disciples is vibrant, ever changing and a sacred vessel. It is
here within the context of our modern Catholic Church that
the holy presence of our Lord Jesus Christ is indeed
acknowledged, recognized and expressed through the Holy
Word, the seven sacraments and of course through the
divinely inspired millions and millions acts and words and
various ministries and services through human kindness,
compassion, mercy and justice. Such goodness of our Lord is
often expressed and lived out by the countless Catholics all
throughout God's one holy catholic and apostolic church.
Many are invited by God to join together as a member of the
larger Body of Christ. Christians everywhere on the globe
strive to fulfill the Divine mandate best expressed by St
Francis of Assisi when he wrote, "Preach the Gospel
always...use words if necessary". Today, nearly one thousand
years after this great humble servant walked the face of this
Earth, we as Church continue to be invited by our Father and
His beloved Son to indeed hear His calling, His great
invitation to go out into the world and live life in ways that
will help strengthen, renew and build up the Kingdom of God.
Rich or poor we receive this Divine calling. Roman Catholic
or not, Christian or not, each and every human being lives a
life created by God. Your own life and that of every human
being regardless of one's religion, race, ethnicity, tribe, wealth
or education is a human life which comes from God. When
you hear His invitation to join in the festive company of our
brothers and sisters, then accept this Divine Word. And always
remember to be humbled and a person of thanksgiving unto
He who is and will always be the King of Kings.
Remembering the Sick Please pray for: Brian Moores, Father Pittman, Jeanne Washington,
Luck Rollins, Thomas Merryman, William Hughes, Terry Willett,
Juliann Leginze, Fred Behrens, Stephen Kelley, Timothy Dorsey,
Mary Alice Thomas, Dora Thomas, Ruth Blevins, Ronnie Abell,
Jessie Morris, Elizabeth Williams, Bernie Manderville, Margaret
Anderson, Dolores Marcantonio, Jessica Lawrence, BeBe Cullifer,
Cindy Early, William Irvin Butler, Violet Marie Lucas, Guy
Cooksey, Harry Wheatley, Erin Covington, Mike Turner, Bill
Finegan.
Note: If you wish to add someone to the sick list, please contact
the parish office. Announcements must be relayed to the parish
one week prior to the bulletin being printed. Thank You.
ST. MARY’S NEWPORT - GOOD
SHEPHERD FOOD PANTRY - Good
Shepherd Food Pantry is open the 3rd
Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m.
– 11:30 a.m. Remaining dates open for
2017: October 21st, November 18
th, and December 16
th.
For more information, you may contact Evelyn
Lawrence at 301-643-6597, or call the rectory at 301-
934-8825. Check out our Good Shepherd Facebook
Page. “Like and Share” the page, to help spread the
good word about our Food Pantry.
https://www.facebook.com/StMaryChurchNewport/.
25 YEAR PRIESTHOOD MASS CELEBRATION
FOR FATHER FRED MACINTYRE – St. Patrick’s
Catholic Church in Washington D.C. is having a 25 Year
Celebration Mass and Reception for Father Fred MacIntyre on
December 10th
. Mass will begin at 12:00 noon, with a
reception to immediately follow Mass. We are considering a
bus ride together, providing there is a large group interested in
going from our Parish. A sign-up sheet is in the Church
vestibule if you are interested in riding up as a group. For
additional information, please contact the rectory office. 301-
934-8825.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY is back to Sunday Mass at
10:30AM! – Children pre-k through 7th
grade, are welcome
to join us as we discuss the week’s readings together. Before
the Liturgy of the Word, Father Michael will invite the
children to the altar for a prayer and then we will move to the
St. John Vianney Conference Room. We will discuss the
week’s readings and how they relate to our Catholic faith and
the children’s lives. The children will return to Mass for the
Liturgy of the Eucharist. There is no need to pre-register. Call
Megan Maletto at 301-481-6223, if you have any questions,
need more information, dates, or would like to volunteer for
this ministry.
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, POMFRET, MD - WOMEN’S
GROUP QUARTER AUCTION IS BACK! - QUARTER
AUCTION: Friday, November 3, 2017 at St. Joseph Church,
4590 St. Joseph Way, Pomfret, Maryland. Doors open
at 5:30pm – Auction begins at 6:30pm. Lots of great prizes
from vendors like: Origami Owl, Longaberger, Tupperware,
Avon, Celebrating Home, Pampered Chef, Thirty One and
much more. Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. A quarter
auction is part raffle, part auction and works a bit like
bingo! Benefit St. Joseph's Food Pantry. For reservations call
Valerie at 240-416-4224. Food will be available for purchase.
Questions or to reserve a table, please contact Valerie Seward
at 240-416-4224.
50/50 RAFFLE WINNER
The 50/50 winner for the weekend of
October 8th was Rob Selkirk.
Congratulations Rob!
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Cassie Beth St.
Clair, who recently died at the age of 33.
Please pray for the repose of the
soul of Patricia Horsey, who
recently died at the age of 82.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Frances
Tippett, who recently died at the age of 95.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD PANTRY – The Good
Shepherd Food Pantry is seeking donations of canned
and boxed foods to help re-stock our Food Pantry.
Grocery store gift cards are also a great way to donate
and will be used to help restock our shelves. With the
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approaching, the
food pantry will be busier than usual. Food donations
may be dropped off in the Church vestibule, or at the St.
Francis Hall. Please call the rectory office to make
arrangements if dropping food off at the Hall. Thank
you in advance for your generosity.
ST. MARY’S NEWPORT ANNUAL FALL BAKE
SALE - Let’s make this fund-raising
event successful by baking and
donating one of your favorite bake
items. Tables will be set up outside the
Church on Saturday October 28th and
Sunday October 29th. You may leave
your baked items before Mass or immediately thereafter.
Sign-up sheets are located in the back of the Church.
Door Prize Drawing: All bakers donating baked items
and buyers purchasing will receive a free ticket to be
eligible for the drawing of our “Basket of Plenty” door
prize. For more information, please contact Ruth Thorne
at 301-672-1982.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR – FALL
BAZAAR – Saturday, November 18th from 10:00 – 4:00
p.m. Little Sisters of the Poor – Jeanne Jugan Residence
– 4200 Harewood Road, NE – WDC 20017. Household
Décor, Linens, Jewelry, Knick Knacks, Christmas
Décor, Bake Shop Items, Refreshments Available!
Saleable donations will be accepted (no clothing please)
from now until November 15th. Baked goods accepted
until November 18th at 9:00 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE – Don’t miss out on this fun event!
St. Mary’s Newport Ladies Advent Tea is scheduled for
Sunday, November 26th. More information to be
announced in the coming weeks.
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