Mass Intentions

Sunday, May 4

5:00 pm • Domenick Pirollo †

7:30 am • Yolanda Tabudlong † & Antonio Tabudlong †
9:00 am • Jimmy Tippett †
10:30 am • Parishioners
12:30 pm • Enrique Bustamcate & Felton †

Monday, May 5

7:00 am • George Tedore †
9:00 am • Dottie Boyle
12:10 pm • Isioma & Tony Sabat

Tuesday, May 6

7:00 am • Helen Pirollo †
9:00 am • Sybelle A. Mryczko †
12:10 pm • Isioma Vzoka

Wednesday, May 7

7:00 am • Philip Williams †
9:00 am • Frances & Joseph DiCesare †
12:10 pm • Vzoka Family

Thursday, May 8

7:00 am • Fr. Francis Flaherty †
9:00 am • John Alfano †
12:10 pm • Edwin-Jude Afram Vzoka

Friday, May 9

7:00 am • Elena Casamento Maslovski †
9:00 am • Dorothy Boyle †
12:10 pm • Geoffrey B. Raynor †

Saturday, May 10

9:00 am • Elena Casamento Maslovski †

Sunday, May 11

5:00 pm • Natalina & Joaquim Fernandes †

7:30 am • Rosella Penkrot †
9:00 am • Maureen Houppert
10:30 am • Walt Grabowski †
12:30 pm • Parishioners

We welcome the newest members of St. Mary’s Community. May the Lord continue
to shower them and their families with His blessings.

April 26, 2008 
Mollie Reagan Mendelson

April 27, 2008
Monica Dayna Cochrand
Beatrice Patricia Mary Hatch

PARISH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS

 
CCD Calendar

Sunday and Monday, May 4 & 5 are the last days of CCD for the current academic year.
Friday, May 9, 7:00 pm - Confirmation

On Friday, May 9, 7 pm, we welcome Archbishop Donald Wuerl who will confirm 66 boys and girls.

Right to Life Carnation Campaign

In keeping with tradition, carnations will be available after all Masses on Mother’s Day, May 11. Your continued generosity will benefit and support Montgomery County Right to Life.

Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance

In appreciation for all that our mothers do and have done for us, we are offering you the opportunity to have them and their intentions remembered at all the Masses on Mother’s Day, May 11, and continuing throughout the month. You can find the envelopes for this purpose in the vestibules of the Main Church. So that the names can be published in the Mother’s Day Remembrance booklet, return your envelope (please print names clearly) by Monday, May 5.

Monthly Food Collection

The monthly food collection for FISH/HELP will take place next weekend, May 10-11. Kindly bring non-perishables to the vestibules of the Main Church. Your contribution helps feed the hungry in the area.

Sodality

Have you ever thought of joining the Sodality?  Today, when so much focus is placed on the secular world and material possessions, women of the parish are offered membership in an organization that promotes time specifically set aside for prayer, traditional Catholic devotions, charitable works and fellowship with like-minded individuals. If you feel there may be something missing in your spiritual life, please join us on May 6 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall as we discuss the many benefits of becoming a Sodalist. 

Induction of new members and the Crowning of Our Lady will take place on May 14 at 7:30 pm in the Main Church and will be followed by our annual Strawberry Social. 

Meetings are held only once per month on the 2nd Wednesday evening but the benefits are felt throughout the life of the Sodalist who, through the practice of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, endeavors to join Our Blessed Mother as a loving disciple of Jesus.

Social Concerns Update

St. Mary's Church and School collected 4,000 pounds of food during the recent “Hunger to Hope” food drive in honor of the papal visit. Donations included those collected for Souper Sunday.  Food was donated to: Rockville HELP/FISH; Our Lord's Table soup kitchen at St. Martin's; St. Martin's food pantry; and St. Jerome's Cafe. Thanks to your generosity, these charities will be able to help the hungry in our community. Over 270,000 pounds were collected throughout the Archdiocese.

Your donations to the Spring Clothing Drive last April 19-20 for the benefit of Interfaith Clothing Center filled a 12-foot rental truck. Again, the generosity of the parish will benefit the local community. We wish to express a special thanks to Paul Barrett, Jr. who finances the truck rental for our clothing drives.

Archbishop’s Appeal Reminder

If you have not yet given to the 2008 Archbishop’s Appeal, please give the decision careful consideration. Funds from this appeal are used for important pastoral, ministerial and social programs. Your generous support of this annual appeal can result in an improved quality of life for many throughout the archdiocese. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact the Archbishop’s Appeal office at 301-853-5376. Pledge forms are available in the church vestibules.

St. Mary’s Library

Please don’t forget to stop by the library (located in the vestibule of the Main Church) before or after Mass for reading materials, tapes or videos spanning a wide range of Catholic subjects, saints and apologetics. Unless you purchase religious materials from Catholic bookstores or online, your St. Mary’s library may be the only place you can read about your Catholic faith for “free.” Please drop in and discover all we have to offer.

Mass Intentions

Any one of the regularly scheduled Masses may be offered for a specific intention – in memory of a deceased person; for a sick person’s recovery; a special birthday; anniversary; or other occasion. You may make arrangements in the Rectory Office for a specific date. The customary offering for a Mass card is $15.00.

Need Service Hours?

Come help Greg Sweet keep St. Mary’s Church and school grounds beautiful. Clean up the grounds, pick up trash, maintain parish grounds, etc. Come for one, two, or three hours, you decide! When: every Saturday between May 5 until June 28 from 8am-noon (or later). Just show up, Greg will be here!! Who: 6th - 12th graders Where: St. Mary’s Church and School. For more information contact Greg Sweet at 301-674-5053.

STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Visitors Program At Sunrise

Are you willing to devote some time to visiting the residents at Sunrise, the assisted living facility next to our parish? Often, all it takes is a visitor bringing more personal attention or companionship to brighten a senior resident’s day. Sunrise of Rockville provides a two-hour orientation for new volunteers and requires that prospective volunteers fill out an application. If you would like to be a part of this program, call Bob Grupé, Ombudsman Representative, at 301-340-6519 (day or evening before 8:30 pm).

Super Yard Sale

If you like yard sales, check this one out at St. Francis of Assisi Church (6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood) on Saturday, May 10, 8 am – 1 pm. Among the items available are: dishes and other household items, books, clothing and toys. For more information, call 301-840-1407.

Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

On Saturday, May 10, 11 am-2 pm, Potomac Valley Nursing & Wellness Center (1235 Potomac Valley Road, Rockville) will have “A Fair to Remember.” Bring the whole family for entertainment, kids’ activities, food, a 50/50 raffle and more. Have fun and help find a cure for Alzheimer’s too! For more information, call Gunnar Dahlberg at 301-762-0700.

Retreat For Seriously Ill

A retreat specially planned for people facing serious physical illness will be held at the Dominican Retreat House in McLean, VA, on the weekend of May 23-25. A team of doctors, nurses, priests, sisters and helpers will be present around the clock. Scheduling allows plenty of time for rest and reflection. This non-smoking weekend retreat is offered free of charge. Registration closes May 14. Please call as soon as possible: Dominican Retreat House (703-356-4243) or Doug Sebek (703-860-4929).

Retrouvaille

Are you thinking about ending your marriage? Are you feeling down and thinking that your marriage is over? Before you call a lawyer, call Retrouvaille (French for rediscovery and pronounced Re-tro-vi). Retrouvaille is a Catholic program that was created to help those couples whose marriage has slipped into the depths of despair, disillusionment and misery. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on May 16-18, call 410-647-0350 or 301-468-6764 or visit our Web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com. If you would like to receive information in the mail, email us at TomnCarol@comcast.net.

Spring Dance

Catholic Alumni Club (CAC) of Washington, DC, is an organization of nearly 300 single Catholics who enjoy one another’s company while participating in a variety of social, religious, and service-related activities. The group is sponsoring a Spring Dance on Saturday, May 17, 8:30 pm, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring. For more information, contact George McCabe at 703-768-4243 or georgemccabe@usa.net. To find out more about the group, visit their Web site at www.dcsinglecatholicpro.org.

Priesthood Discernment Dinner

Have you ever felt called to the priesthood? If so, consider attending the annual Young Adult Discernment Dinner on Sunday, May 18, 5 – 8 pm, Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 6001 Western Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. The evening includes Holy Mass, dinner and a chance to discuss the priesthood with other young men from the Washington, DC area. For more information and to register, contact Msgr. Robert Panke, Director of Priest Vocations and Formation, at 301-853-4580 or vocations@adw.org.

Memorial Day Mass at the Basilica

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, invites you to attend the 14th Annual Memorial Day Mass. The Mass honors the men and women of the Armed Forces who have given their lives in the service of this country and will be celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave., NE, Washington, DC, on Sunday, May 18, at 4:30 pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 3:00 - 3:45 pm followed by the recitation of the Rosary. Tickets are not necessary for this event, but if you are planning to attend, please arrive by 4:20 pm for seating purposes.

Openings at St. Anselm’s

St. Anselm’s Abbey School, located at 4501 South Dakota Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20017, has openings currently available for boys entering grades 6-10 in fall 2008. If you are interested, contact Patrick I. Parsons, Director of Admissions, at 202-269-2379 or admissions@saintanselms.org to schedule an entrance exam.

One Day Conference

“Contemplative Prayer and the Healing of the Heart” -- a one-day conference will take place at Mother of God Community on Saturday, May 24. Conference speakers are: Fr. Francis Martin, Ralph Martin (Renewal Ministries), and Dr. Mary Healy. $50 registration fee includes talks, a bag lunch, prayer and vigil Mass. For more information, see www.motherofgod.org or contact Betsey Swan at 301-258-7432.

Trip To Atlantic City

The Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Patrick A. O’Boyle Assembly No. 386, invites all interested adults to travel to Atlantic City on Saturday, May 31. Proceeds from this trip will be used for the Assembly’s 2008 charity projects. Meeting place is at the K of C Rock Creek Council parking lot at 5417 West Cedar Lane, Bethesda, in front of NIH. Air-conditioned buses will board at 7:30 am and return at 9:30 pm. Cost is $60.00 per person and includes bus transportation, continental breakfast on board, coffee, soda, snacks and tips. Upon arrival at the Hilton Hotel Casino, each passenger will receive a $21.00 rebate and a $5.00 food credit. For information and reservations, call Vince Bunag at 301-949-6693 or Neil Dorian at 301-977-3840. Seating is limited. Payment in advance is mandatory and must be received by May 27. Make check payable to: Cardinal Patrick A. O’Boyle Assembly # 386 and mail to: Vince Bunag, 13105 Magellan Ave., Rockville, MD 20853.

Looking for a Nanny, Housekeeper, Gardener?

The Spanish Catholic Center of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.at 415 E. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg, maintains a database of qualified and willing men and women looking for jobs in childcare, housekeeping, general construction, gardening, restaurant service, janitorial services, and more. The Center provides employment services as part of its ministry to the immigrant community of the metropolitan area. There is no charge for employers who wish to use our service to find workers. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Paul Savage at 301-740-2523 between 10:30 am and 12 noon, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

IHM Conference

The Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) National Home School and Parent Conference will be held at the Dulles EXPO Center on Friday, June 13, (9 am-9 pm) and Saturday, June 14, (9 am-4:30 pm). In addition to the many sessions with speakers addressing a range of topics, many Catholic vendors and curriculum providers are expected. This conference is for everyone, not just home-schooling families. Admission and parking are free. For more information, check www.ihmconference.org or call 540-636-1946.

Stone Ridge School Faculty Opening

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda seeks a part-time music teacher. Interested candidates with middle school experience should send their resume to Mary Battaglia, Head of Middle School, by email to mbattaglia@stoneridge.org or fax to 301-657-2381.

Summer Camp For Irish Dance

Erin and Casey Duffy, St. Mary's alumni, and The Duffy School of Irish Dance will be offering an Irish Dance summer camp for children of all ages this summer. Running daily July 21 through July 25, this three-hour camp will teach the basics of Irish Dance as well as provide an excellent opportunity for children to have fun and get some exercise! Adult classes will be offered throughout the summer as well. Please call Erin Duffy at 301-518-4607 or visit www.duffyirishdance.com for more details.

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