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Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Pastor: Rev. Timothy Baer (#101)
Permanent Deacon: Deacon George Ames, Jr. (#105)
Permanent Deacon: Deacon Stephen D. McKimmie
School Principal: Mrs. Kathleen Pfaff (#110)
School Administrative Assistant: Ms. Helen Gwiazda (#109)
Dir. of Religious Education: Mr. Bill Keimig (#104)
Dir. of Music/Liturgy: Mr. David Elliott (#106)
Facilities Manager: Mr. Roy Voglezon (#102)
Parish Business Manager: Mrs. Lydia Vicente (#100)
Parish Office Assistant: Mrs. Ann Frazier (#116)
Parish Finance Committee Chair: Mr. Ed Bednar
School Advisory Board Chair: Mrs. Linda Stansbury
HSA President: Mrs. Michelle Holland
Weekend Masses
Saturday ~ 5:00 p.m.,
Sunday ~ 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Weekday Masses
Monday through Friday; ~ 8:00 a.m.
1st Saturday of the Month ~ 8:30 a.m.
Holy Day Masses
Please refer to the bulletin prior to the Holy Day for the schedule.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism for infants is conferred by contacting the parish priest or a deacon and will be scheduled at a time to be determined. Parents must attend a preparation class, prior to having their child baptized at St. Mary’s. Please call Bill Keimig (301) 292-0527 #104 to schedule a class. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday ~ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Church (or by appt.) SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY The bride or groom must be a parishioner of St. Mary’s Parish. Arrangements with a priest should be made at least 6 months in advance. Music arrangements must be made with Mr. David Elliott. FUNERALS It is customary for the family to contact the funeral home of their choice after a loved one is deceased. If the family member was a parishioner of St. Mary’s, the funeral home will contact a parish priest to schedule the date and time for a funeral Mass. Music arrangements for a funeral Mass must be made with Mr. David Elliott. Cemetery arrangements are made with Catholic Cemeteries at (301) 932-1766. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS For those considering becoming Catholic - inquirers are always welcome. Sessions are offered on Thursday evenings. Please call the Parish Office for more information. ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Please call the Parish Office to receive a five-month parish schedule of the many opportunities to grow in your faith. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) Religious education classes are available for kindergarten
through 8th grade. Classes are held on the second Sunday of
the month from 10:45 - 11:50 a.m., September - May. Please call Bill Keimig (301) 292-0527 #104 to register.
HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE SICK Please contact the parish priest. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION WEEKLY TIMES Tuesday ~ 8:00 a.m. Mass to 9:00 p.m. (Benediction) Wednesday ~ 8:00 a.m. Mass to 9:00 p.m. (Benediction) Thursday ~ 8:00 a.m. Mass to 6:30 p.m. (Divine Mercy Chaplet)
Welcome to new parishioners and visitors! Be sure to introduce yourself to our pastor after Mass.
Registration forms are available in the gathering area of the Church and at the Parish Office.
Founded in Colonial Catholic History in 1640 Canonically Established in 1830
13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735
301-292-0527 (office) ~ 301-292-8786 (fax)
301-292-2522 (school) ~ 301-292-2534 (fax)
Church E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Church Internet Address: http://www.saintmaryspiscataway.net
Pastor’s E-Mail Address: [email protected]
School E-Mail Address: [email protected]
School Internet Address: http://www.stmaryspiscataway.org
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL OF PISCATAWAY
Steubenville Summer Youth Conference—CCYM is once again planning for their annual trip to Steubenville, Ohio for the Steubenville Youth Conference on the campus of Franciscan University. This Conference is open to all incoming high school freshman for fall 2015 through those who will be graduating in June 2015. If you are currently in 8th grade or high school you are welcome and encouraged to attend with CCYM. The plan is to attend the 1st campus conference which is being held June 12-14. Registration opens January 19. CCYM is required to pay a $40 non-refundable deposit for each space they reserve. Reservation forms are available on the CCYM Facebook page or by email request from Mrs. Portner at [email protected]. Please return reservation forms with your deposit by January 15.
Youth Rally and Mass for Life—The Youth Rally and Mass for Life is scheduled in conjunction with the annual March for Life, which will take place on Thursday, January 22. Very few tickets are still available. If you would like to be included in the CCYM group, please send your request for tickets to [email protected] as soon as possible. All tickets are available on a 1st come 1st served basis. Our bus transportation cost is $10 per person.
Join the Community Catholic Youth Ministry page on
Facebook to hear updates and all of our news. To respond for
any event or if you have questions, or want to be added to the
C CYM e m a i l l i s t s e n d a n e m a i l t o
[email protected] or call or text Mrs. Portner
(301) 848-9648.
CCYM Announcements
Around the Parish
St. Mary’s Sodality—The Sodality at St. Mary’s fosters in its members an ardent devotion, reverence, and filial love toward the Blessed Virgin Mary, whereby assisting women in becoming better Catholics dedicated to Jesus Christ and the holy work of sanctifying themselves and their neighbors.
Our Sodalists are involved in the weekly Rosary and Mass at Fort Washington
Rehabilitation Center, collecting and distributing gifts to the Little Sisters of the Poor, contributing and participating in the parish Bazaar, providing a spiritual bouquet for the Holy Father, contributing and participating in a Friday night Soup Supper during Lent, collecting and distributing donations for the Forestville Pregnancy Center, contributing to the parish school scholarship award, contributing to the parish First Communion activities, supporting in prayer seminarians at the John Paul II Seminary, holding an annual three-day retreat at the Washington Retreat House and representing St. Mary’s at all general Sodality Union meetings, just to name a few things.
The Sodality meets every 1st Sunday of the month for Mass at 9:30 a.m. followed by their monthly membership meeting in the Parish Hall at 10:45 a.m. Any ladies of the parish who would like to join them in supporting the pastor and the church are invited to attend. Or, for more information, please feel free to contact Sodality Prefect Anne-Marie Ramsey at (301) 868-0694
Spaghetti Dinner Tickets—Tickets are available now through February 8 for our annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Tickets are available after all Masses or in the Parish Office during normal business hours. THE SALAD BAR IS BACK!
Can’t stay for dinner? “To-Go” orders are available. Eat a gluten-free diet? Gluten-free pasta and dessert available to those requesting it.
375th Anniversary Cookbook—In honor of
the 375th Anniversary of the baptism of the leader of the Piscataway Indians, the Parish Activities Committee is producing a parish cookbook. The Internet and digital printing has made it easier and more cost effective to produce beautiful books full of wonderful recipes contributed by our parish and school families. If you have a recipe or two (or a few) that you would like to submit for the cookbook, please email them to [email protected]. If you prefer, you can drop your recipe(s) off in the Parish Office, or simply drop them in the box located in the gathering space of the main church. Be sure to include your name and phone number on each page you submit for proper credit in the book and in case we have a question about the recipe. The deadline for submitting recipes is Sunday, May 3. Watch for more exciting information pertaining to the cookbook and a contest associated with it!
Tax Statements Available Upon
Request—Once again this year, please contact the parish office and leave your name and phone number if you would like
a tax statement. Statements are usually printed around mid-January and once they are printed, they will be placed in a box in the gathering space of the Main Church.
2015 Annual Jubilarian Mass—Cardinal Donald Wuerl will celebrate the annual Mass honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 51+ years on Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Please call the parish office or use the sign-up forms in the back of church to register. Names of jubilarians need to be turned in to the parish office by Monday, April 13.
2015 Cardinal’s Appeal Begins—This year, the theme of the Appeal is, “Seek First the Kingdom of God.” (Matthew 6:33) As we seek 1st the kingdom of God, we have the capability of helping it to be present in our lives and in the lives of those around us. How does this happen? Through our works of charity, love and compassion. Contributions to the Cardinal’s Appeal offer each of us the opportunity to respond to the needs of others by enabling ministries and services that touch thousand of lives. Please prayerfully consider a generous pledge to the 2015 Cardinal’s Appeal.
Archdiocese of Washington
JANUARY 18, 2015
In the New Year, Five Ways for Your Family to Help Humanity
By Fr. William Byrne, from the Catholic Standard
Pope Francis once said that the family is “necessary for the survival of humanity.” At each new year, we make resolutions for self-improvement. Perhaps this year we should resolve not only to make ourselves healthier but also to make our whole family holier, healthier and happier. In doing so, we can make humanity a bit better.
The 1st step is to write on December 31, 2015 in our new
calendars this question, “Is my family happier and holier than last year?” While you are at it, write the same question on the last day of each month to help keep your eyes on the prize. To help in this most worthwhile endeavor, I offer five family resolutions.
Pray – Does your family pray together other than at Mass and meals? If not, forget the next four resolutions and make this your prime goal. A rosary on a long car trip is a good start. How about a prayer request box? Family members can write intentions and put them in the box and before a meal or at bedtime, you can open the box, read the intentions and say a prayer for all the needs. If you’re stuck in traffic or get a flat tire, remind everyone to offer up their frustrations for the intentions in the family prayer box.
Play – It seems like the people I know with kids have their leisure time taken up with activities. What a shame if the only time you spend with your family is watching them play. Get a new board game, go for a hike at Great Falls or see who can skip the fastest on your way to school. I am not just talking about skipping with little ones, challenge your big kids, too. Did you know it is impossible to skip without smiling?
Dine – Don’t just have dinner, pick a night a week to dine. A Sunday supper is a good idea. Turn off devices and make sure homework is done already and have a fancy dinner. Take out the nicer plates, light some candles and create memories. Jesus gave us the Eucharist, our greatest gift ever, at a meal with those whom he loved. It doesn’t matter if it’s fancy food or pizza at your family dinner, what matters most is that you are savoring the experience.
Ask – Ask how your family members are doing. Don’t presume. Stop and listen to the answers. Ask for prayers. Ask for forgiveness. Ask and let them know you care about the answers.
Invite – Every once in a while invite the neighbors over to join you for a game, a meal and a prayer. Some might call it the New Evangelization, but I think it is just helping them also be holier and happier families, too. Remember, the survival of humanity depends on it!
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The names listed next to a specific Mass indicate an act
of love for the living or deceased member of a family or
a friend. If you would like to schedule a Mass for a
specific date/intention, please contact Ann Frazier at the
parish office. Mass intentions are filled on a 1st come, 1st
serve basis. Please note: The intention applies whether
or not it is “announced” at Mass.
Customary Donation: Mass Intention–$10 per Mass.
SANCTUARY LIGHT:
The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in Our
Lady’s Chapel for the intentions of Melissa Abraham.
The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in the
Main Church for the intentions of Jennifer Abril.
ADORATION CANDELABRA:
The Left Adoration Candelabra will burn this week in Our Lady’s Chapel for the intentions of Patricia Achama.
The Right Adoration Candelabra will burn this week in Our Lady’s Chapel for the intentions of Charles Adams.
Customary Donation: Sanctuary Light/Adoration Candelabra–$10 per Week
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Christopher Alcones, Shirley Lord-Cooper, Robert Frazier, Cathy Gwiazda, Carole and
Keith Hickey, Kelley Perkins, Brenda and Lindsey Randall, Margaret and Mary White.
Names will remain on the above prayer list for 60 days.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD: John Bednar and Rev. Msgr. James G. Gillen.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY: PFC Eric Bean, US Army; PFC Taylor Allen Bean, US Army; and
Seaman Ashley M. Prince, US Navy. Please contact us if you have relatives in the military serving overseas.
Current Week’s Mass Schedule
Monday, January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr
Day
8:15 a.m. Barbara DePalma
Tuesday, January 20 St. Fabian & St. Sebastian
8:00 a.m. Jon Ingram
Wednesday, January 21 St. Agnes
8:00 a.m. Jess & Lu Isidro
Thursday, January 22 Day of Prayer for the
Legal Protection of
Unborn Children
8:00 a.m. Fr. Martin Flum
Friday, January 23 St. Vincent;St. Marianne
Cope
8:00 a.m. Amy Beth Bellis
Next Weekend’s Mass Schedule
Saturday, January 24 Vigil Mass/
5:00 p.m. Josephine Ivey (+)
Sunday, January 25 Third Sunday in Ordinary
Time
8:00 a.m. Intentions of the
Parishioners of St. Mary’s
9:30 a.m. Bill & June Gates
12:00 noon David L. Robey (+)
Upcoming Events:
Monday, January 19 No School—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day School/Parish Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 20 School: Science Fair (Gr. 5-8)
Thursday, January 22 March for Life ♫♫♫♫
School: End of Second Semester
Friday, January 23 School: No school for Students—Teachers’ Work Day
Sunday, January 25 Catholic Schools Week begins
Friday, January 30 School: Early Dismissal at 12:00 p.m. (noon)/ No Aftercare
Friday, February 6 Mass at 8:00 a.m., followed by 1st Friday Devotion with Exposition & Benediction
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School: Early Dismissal at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Saturday, February 7 Men’s Group begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends with a Mass at 8:30 a.m.
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Mass is followed by 1st Saturday Devotion with Exposition and Benediction
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Women’s Group begins with Mass and Devotion, and ends at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, February 15 Parish Spaghetti Dinner - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Parish Hall - Sponsored by the Activities Committee
Monday, February 16 No School—Presidents’ Day School/Parish Offices Closed
Tuesday, February 24 H.S.A. General Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
Friday, February 27 Third Quarter Progress Reports Released
Friday, March 6 Mass at 8:00 a.m., followed by 1st Friday Devotion with Exposition & Benediction
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School: Early Dismissal at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Saturday, March 7 Men’s Group begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends with a Mass at 8:30 a.m.
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Mass is followed by 1st Saturday Devotion with Exposition and Benediction
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Women’s Group begins with Mass and Devotion, and ends at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, March 13 Third Quarter Book Reports due (Gr. 1-8)
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