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Sunday, February 25, 2018 Lent: 2nd Sunday Today’s readings: Genesis 9:8-15 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15
On this second Sunday of Lent, for all three years of the
Lectionary, the Old Testament readings and the New
Testament readings are similar – the Transfiguration and one
of the “calls” of Abraham. While the Transfiguration
presents a glimpse of the future glory of Jesus immediately
after he predicts his suffering, the focus of each Gospel
account is the proclamation, “This is my beloved Son, listen to him.” There’s that word, listen, again. Last month in the
Sundays of Ordinary Time, the focus was on listening, especially in the Old Testament
account of Samuel’s call. The season of Lent presents a continuing challenge to listen
intensely to the voice of Jesus as it resonates throughout the four Gospels. In today’s
responsorial psalm we hear, “I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.” Do
we really mean that? Are we prepared to move with Abraham as he replied “Here I
am” each time God called? Are we ready and willing for God to call us? Do we have
enough faith to say “Here I am” and to go where God would lead us, trusting only
that it will be in the land of the living?
Next week’s readings: Lent: 3rd Sunday Exodus 20:1-17 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25
Lent - 2018
History of the Lenten Supper Talks – In the early days of the
parish (the 1960s), Mass was celebrated on weekday evenings, first
at 5:30 p.m., then at a later hour to accommodate people coming
home from work. In 1974 Lenten Supper Masses were
introduced on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Parishioners were invited
to do without supper and come to the liturgy with the money they
would have spent on their meal. After Mass coffee and hot
chocolate were available. In the beginning social justice concerns were addressed in
the homily; later by invited guest speakers, often people of national prominence in
their field.
In 1998 Lenten Supper Talks were initiated and held on Fridays, early enough for
parishioners to attend Stations of the Cross at 7:30 p.m. This custom continues today.
A simple supper of soup and bread, provided by volunteers, is served. Participants are
still encouraged to donate what they would have spent on dinner to an agency serving
the poor. Guests speakers address current areas of concern, and participants are given
tools with which they can become involved. Please see details in each week’s bulletin.
It’s a wonderful Lenten tradition!
12319 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20904
Schedule of Masses (March 3/4) 5:00 - Fr. Ochu Dcn. McCormack
Sunday 7:30 - Fr. Rodriguez 9:00 - Fr. Nitz Dcn. McCormack 10:30 - Fr. Brault 12:00 - Fr. D’Souza 5:00 - Fr. Willis Daily Mass Monday - Friday 7:30 & 8:30 a.m. Saturday - 8:30 a.m.
Baptism Parishioners are asked to call the Parish Office for the times of the monthly liturgical celebrations and to arrange for classes.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 4 - 4:45 p.m. & after daily Masses. Marriage Parishioners requesting a marriage date must have been registered in the parish for six months.
Phone Numbers Parish Office & Rectory: 301-622-1122 Fax: 301-625-9266 School: 301-622-3076 Sjbcatholicchurch.com FaceBook.com/sjbcc @SJB_Catholic
Mass Intentions (February 26– March 4) Monday 7:30 - John Manzo (I. Salehi) 8:30 - June LeDrew (Gramlich Family) Tuesday 7:30 - Rev. Msgr. William J. Kane (SJB Parishioners) 8:30 - Ruben-Ismael Mojica –L- (Mother) Wednesday 7:30 - Thomas E. Jones (Parishioners) 8:30 - Charles Peschel (C. Schwab) Thursday 7:30 - Diane Barlow (R. Miller) 8:30 - Richard Olsen (J. Kilty) Friday 7:30 - Anne Demetro (M. J. Bergman) 8:30 - Marian Frentz (R. & T. Bueno) Saturday 8:30 - Kelly McMahon (SJB Parishioners) 5:00 - Stephen Halayko (Hrutka Family) Sunday 7:30 - Private Intentions 9:00 - Parishioners 10:30 - Andrew & Isabel Michaels (Michaels Family) 12:00 - Maximo Perez (S. & J. Ibabao) 5:00 - Private Intentions
Parish Staff Rev. Y. David Brault Pastor Rev. Tony D’Souza Associate Pastor Rev. Glen Willis Weekend Associate Rev. Austin Charles Ochu Weekend Associate Rev. Eliot Nitz Weekend Associate Rev. Nicolás Rodriguez Weekend Associate Deacon James Gorman Permanent Deacon Deacon Ed McCormack Permanent Deacon Brian Blomquist Parochial School Principal Susan DeCamp Director of Liturgy & Music Cynthia Norris Director of Social Concerns Louis J. Milone Director of Faith Formation Marie Ferman Director of Youth Ministry
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Week-at-a-Glance Sunday, February 25 9:00 a.m. - Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Chapel 10:15 a.m. - Faith Formation Classes - School 10:15 a.m. - Catholicism 101 - Library 10:15 a.m. - Confirmation 2018 - Combined Class IV– School - Room 5 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Chapel 11:45 a.m. - Good News People - Kazista Center 11:45 a.m. - African Catholic Community Concert - Gym 2:00 p.m. - Catholic Spiritual Teaching - Kazista Center 6:00 p.m. - Intramural Volleyball - Gym 6:00 p.m. - Youth Group Meeting - Lyon Center Monday, February 26 9:00 a.m. - Book Study - Kazista Center 6:00 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 1441 Mtg. - Lyon Center 6:00 p.m. - School Parent Series Meeting - Library 7:00 p.m. - Bereavement Support - Kazista Center 7:30 p.m. - HSA Meeting - Library Tuesday, February 27 7:30 p.m. - Meditation - Chapel Wednesday, February 28 9:15 a.m. - Spiritual Talks - Kazista Center 3:15 p.m. - Children’s Choir Rehearsal - Kazista Center 6:00 p.m. - Community Fund Committee Mtg. - Kazista Center 6:30 p.m. - “The Light is On” Confessions - Church 7:00 p.m. - RCIA for Children - School Study Thursday, March 1 9:30 a.m. - Bible Study - Kazista Center
7:00 p.m. - Cub Scouts - Lions - Lyon Center 7:30 p.m. - Traditional Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study - Kazista Center Friday, March 2 9:00 a.m. - Adoration - Chapel 6:00 p.m. - Lenten Supper Talk III - Lyon Center 7:30 p.m. - Stations of the Cross - Church Saturday, March 3 9:30 a.m. - Lenten Spiritual Retreat - Lyon Center 9:30 a.m. - Tour of Church for 1st Reconciliation - Church 10:00 a.m. - Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation - Church 10:00 a.m. - Legion of Mary Meeting - Library 10:00 a.m. - Polish School - Rm 2, 3, 4, 5 - School
Bulletin Deadline
March 4 Bulletin & Website deadline Friday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. Send Bulletin announcements to
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Parish Directory Father Brault [email protected]
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Parish Office [email protected]
Finance Office [email protected]
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Youth Ministry [email protected]
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Social Concerns [email protected]
Pastoral Council [email protected]
Athletic Ministry sjbathletics.org
Parochial School [email protected]
Bulletin [email protected]
Parish Website www.sjbcatholicchurch.com
School Website www.sjbsilverspring.org
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Remember in Prayer those who recently died: Jorge Alcoba, husband of Lydia Alcoba; and Joe Mansfield, father of Kelly Brown.
Year-End Statement
If you would like a year-end statement from St. John the Baptist Parish, please call our office, 301-622-1122. Faith Direct will be sending statements directly to participants.
Black History Month Celebration SJB Parish will celebrate Black History Month in the Gym TODAY - Sunday, February 25, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The SJB Catholics of African Heritage will display posters and artifacts, along with beautiful Catholic liturgical songs in African languages. Please join the community to enjoy this celebration.
Legion of Mary Meeting
The Legion of Mary will hold its weekly meeting on Saturday, March 3, at 10 a.m. in the School Library. The Legion of Mary is the largest international apostolic spiritual ministry of lay men and women called by Our Blessed Mother to serve the Pastor. We have been blessed to receive many parishioners who are
ready to serve Our Blessed Mother. Please feel free to attend the meeting even if you were not present at the Information Session. Please contact Emily Calis at 301-787-6811, if you have any questions.
Next Week’s Altar Servers - March 3/4
5:00 p.m. - Madison Taylor & Jesse Vega 7:30 a.m. - Paul Marino 9:00 a.m. - Patricia Freeman & David Ramthun 10:30 a.m. - Matthew Conlon & Iain Vinson 12:00 p.m. - Julia McCormack & Stephanie Muoka 5:00 p.m. - Timothy Jenkins
Your Parish Gifts Last Week’s Offertory $ 11,542.50
These figures do not include donations made through Faith Direct, which are reported once per month.
Bereavement Support
Are you grieving? The Bereavement Support Group will meet tomorrow, Monday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room of the Kazista Center. All are welcome. For further information, please call Maryanne Dulski, 301-384-1743 or Delores Ritter, 301-384-5885.
Hospitality Sunday Please join us every Sunday for refreshments and conversation after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. No refreshments will be available after the 12 noon Mass.
Leisure Club St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon St. John's Leisure Club will meet on Friday, March 9 at 11 a.m. in the Lyon Center. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Glen Willis. A traditional luncheon will follow, catered by the Renaissance Chef. Entertainment will include Fr. Willis on guitar and Irish dancing by students of the Culkin School. ALL ARE WELCOME. The cost is $20. Deadline RSVP for caterer is March 6. Please mail checks (payable to St John's Leisure Club) to: Jack Sherman, 3148 Gracefield Road, #309CL, Silver Spring, Md 20904, 301-384-8071, [email protected] Questions? Call Sylvia Lynch, 301-622-2182, [email protected] or Patricia Egan, 301-384-6001, [email protected].
The Light is ON for you! God created us for relationship with Him. You are invited to renew your relationship with the Lord through the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent. On Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 8 p.m. through Lent, the doors of St. John the Baptist are open and The Light is ON for YOU! This year you can find Lenten resources and view all the confession times across the region by using the NEW Confession Finder Map at theLightisON.org.
It’s Fast and Easy
Do you use your phone to pay for everything? Now you can use your phone to support our Church by scanning the Lenten bookmarks in the pews. The QR code is linked to Faith Direct. You may give a one-time donation or create an account for giving. Why not give it a try – it’s easy! Thank you for your support.
Calling Liturgical Dancers
(4th grade through High School) We are seeking dancers who will lead the assembly in the celebration of Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Rehearsals times to be determined.
Please note, the Mass time commitments during
Holy Week:
Holy Thursday: 6:45 – 9:00 p.m.
Good Friday: 6:15 – 9:30 p.m.
If interested, please contact Michele Gibbs,
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Social Concerns
Cynthia Norris, Director, 301-622-1122, social [email protected]
Share the Cross - Lent 2018
The following Catholic Social Teaching principle lists ways in which we help those in need and build community at SJB. Each item is labeled on a cross and found on the wooden cross at the foot of the altar in the Church. Items with an * are new this year. All donated items listed will be collected on March 17 and 18 in the Gym, except the Food Drive which will be March 10 and 11.
Rights and Responsibilities & Care for God’s Creation
“Carefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Manage and watch your words, for they will become
your actions. Consider and judge your actions, for they have become your habits. Acknowledge and watch your habits,
for they shall become your values. Understand and embrace your values, for they become your destiny.”
Mahatma Gandhi
“Today the great gift of God's Creation is exposed to serious dangers and lifestyles which can degrade it. Environmental pollution is making particularly unsustainable the lives of the poor of the world ... we must pledge ourselves to take care of creation and to share its resources in solidarity.” Pope Benedict XVI
What can you do?
• Learn about the Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition (TASSC) - https://www.tassc.org
• Provide survivors of torture and persecution receiving services at TASSC International with nourishing
non-perishable food: peanut butter, jelly/jam, granola and protein bars, individually wrapped nuts, trail mix and other snacks.
• Contact your member of Congress with the message of the Maryland Catholic Conference: stating the need for reform that includes a pathway to citizenship and preserves family unity. www.mdcathcon.org/immigration
• Learn what Montgomery County is doing to address food insecurity in the county. Go to
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ and search “Food Security,” Read—A Food Secure Montgomery… What we know and what we can do. A 5-year Strategic Plan
• Donate re-usable shopping/grocery bags for the Mid-County United Ministries' Food Pantry. and food. https://mocofoodcouncil.org/environmental-impact/to
• Donate re-usable shopping/grocery bags for the Mid-County United Ministries' Food Pantry.
• Skip the Bottled Water: Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.
The crosses are color coded as follows: Call to Family & Community & Participation Yellow Care of God’s Creation Green Dignity Orange
Human Rights and Responsibilities Red
Preferential Option for the Poor Blue
Solidarity Purple
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Community
2018 LENTEN SUPPER TALKS
Come to the Lyon Center to observe the Lenten fast by sharing a simple supper of soup and bread. During the meal, we listen to a presentation on a topic related to the social concerns of our Church. This year's theme is "Finding Jesus
Everywhere." Our goal this year is to increase our members' commitment to scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, and action. Each evening begins with a free, simple supper of soup and bread at 6:00 p.m. The presentation starts about 6:20 p.m. followed by questions and ending at 7:30 p.m.
March 2: TASSC (Torture Abolition and
Survivors Support Coalition) Truth Speakers TASSC is a coalition of torture survivors and volunteers, representing countries and ethnic groups throughout all parts of the world. "Truth Speakers" are survivors of torture who have chosen to talk publicly about their experiences to educate others and to further the fight for the abolition of torture. They bravely speak out, so their stories can serve to spread awareness and to advocate on the behalf of those who have been silenced.
March 9: Finding Jesus among Muslims: How Our Catholic Faith Calls Us to Dialogue & Action Today, our Muslim brothers and sisters face suspicion, prejudice, and discrimination. As Catholics what can we do to help? Author Jordan Denari Duffner will give an overview of Islamophobia, talk about how our Catholic faith calls us to stand with Muslims, and share ideas for interfaith dialogue and action in our daily lives. Afterward, there will be a book signing where attendees can purchase copies of Duffner's new book.
March 16: The Call to Justice: Health Care as a Key Component Dr. Susan Pankratz, the Clinical Director of the McCarrick Center Medical Clinic of Catholic Charities in Wheaton, MD, will explore Biblical and personal reflections on justice and human rights as they relate to health care; consider a human rights approach to fighting poverty, and the implications for health care policy; look at a specific example of mission-centered health care.
March 23: Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians The United States granted Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, to Haitians after the catastrophic earthquake in January, 2010. In November, 2017, the decision was made to end TPS for Haitians by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke. Learn about TPS; hear from former students from CSJB living in the US who are affected, and how this affects our ability to support our Sister Parish in Baradères.
Share in Hope by Feeding the Poor
On March 10 and 11, our collection will go to the St. Camillus Food Pantries. Please bring to Mass one or more items of non-expired, nonperishable food.
Here’s a list of suggested items:
Box Cereal, Oatmeal in canisters (not packets)
Infant Baby Food: Infant Rice or Oatmeal Cereal, Similac-blue label, jarred fruit, vegetables, and dinners
Canned meat: tuna, salmon, chicken
Canned items: milk, peaches, pineapple, soup, tomatoes, corn, peas, green beans, carrots
Peanut Butter, Jelly, Crackers
Rice, Beans: dried & canned
Mac & Cheese, Pasta, Pasta Sauce
Sugar or Sugar Substitutes
Hot beverages: coffee, tea, hot chocolate, Coffee Creamer
Spices: Salt, Pepper, Vegetable Oil
All-purpose flour; Masa Harina flour
Did you know?
Poverty Statistics in our Community:
Food insecurity is the state of being without consistent, reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
In Montgomery County, 7% of the County’s population is estimated to be food insecure (77,780). Children are especially vulnerable to families’ economic status. Nearly 13.9% of the County’s children are estimated to be food insecure, representing 33,000 children. The total number of food insecure children is higher than any other County in the state.
Seniors, children and the disabled are likewise vulnerable, as access to healthy foods and lack of exercise have led to the dire prediction that children born in the 2000’s have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
Exerpts from: A Food Secure Montgomery What we know now and what we can do, A 5-Year Strategic Plan
Pick up your shopping bag after Mass on March 3 & 4.
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Mystical Word
L.J. Milone, Director of Adult Faith Formation
Recall your last conversation. With whom did you speak? Do you remember what she or he said? Did you hear him or her? Did you partially pay attention or fully pay attention? How well did you listen? To listen is an act of ego reduction. It diminishes ego importance. Listening reduces ego to nothing because it involves complete attention to another person. Jesus listens and this tells us God listens. Listening has everything to do with today’s Gospel.
The mysterious event of the Transfiguration confirms the revealed truth of being reduced to nothing, which is dangerous to conventional society and its market values. In the Gospel of Luke, it says Jesus, Moses, and Elijah discussed Jesus’ “exodus” or passion and death. The context of the Transfiguration in Mark, the Gospel from which today’s reading comes, is vitally important. Otherwise, we can forget that the Transfiguration reveals God is behind the reversal of all conventional values. God is driving this path of downward mobility and ego diminishment. We can forget, in the light of the glory of the Transfiguration, that divine glory is revealed most truly and effectively through the cross.
Immediately prior to the Transfiguration, Jesus predicts his passion and death. Then, Peter takes Jesus aside to rebuke him. If he knows he’ll die in Jerusalem, Peter reasons, then it’s best not to go there! Who among us wouldn’t argue in exactly the same way? Jesus’ response is telling. He says Peter is thinking not like God, but like men. Peter is reasoning based on his society’s values and not based on the values of the kingdom. Jesus then calls all his followers to deny themselves, take up their crosses, and lose their lives. This is how we follow him: by being reduced to nothing. This path shows us who we are. For, after these scenes, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up Mount Tabor and is transfigured. His true identity shines forth, but the context suggests one truly grasps Jesus’ identity and fully realizes one’s own identity by the cross, by being reduced to nothing.
Jesus’ identity as the Son of God, and our own divine identity, is revealed through the reduction to nothingness. A lot of our pain comes from over-identifying with a race, a nation, a religion, an ethnicity, a political viewpoint, a political party, addictions, the body, time, busy-ness, various idiosyncrasies, and, ultimately, the ego. The identities we manufacture keep us pivoted away from reality and locked in very illusory worlds.
Jesus, though, finds his identity in his Abba, the Holy Mystery beyond all things yet intimately one with all things. Jesus, fundamentally, listens to his Abba and in doing so knows who he is.
We don’t really want to listen because it is not the posture of the winner. The ego, and our middle-class conventional culture, wants to win, maybe above all other things. By winning, whether through an argument or an athletic competition, the ego presumes it will be investing itself with eternal glory. The ego wants the glory radiating from Jesus, but on its own terms. The terms of the ego are reflected in bourgeois society’s values: competition, success, achievement, and doing what it takes to win. The Gospel, however, is about losing. Just a few verses before the Transfiguration Jesus commands – not suggests, but commands – his disciples to deny themselves, take their
crosses, and lose their lives. This is the way we follow Jesus into the glory of God. God is not a triumphant military hero but a crucified, humble, and poor God. Listening seems like an experience of losing because the one listening gives way to the other instead of asserting oneself over the other.
We rationalize away the Gospel by listening to our own excuses and explanations. God’s voice cuts through this dross and says, “Listen to Jesus.” The hardest thing to do is to listen authentically. Listening well and as a spiritual practice crystallizes into the virtue of obedience. Jesus obeys God. Is there a more distasteful virtue for our society? Conventional American society says we can do what we want. We can choose as we wish. Truly, the most basic cultural myth that we never question is the absolute priority we give to individual choice. Free choice is a fine value, but we treat it as ultimate. To obey God and what God wants for us, rather than our own wills, is a tremendous step along the path of being reduced to nothing. Our wills submitting to God’s will is a practice faithful to Jesus who submitted his own will to God our merciful Abba: “Not as I will, but as you will.”
Only when we listen to God and obey will we ever discover our true nature as the beloved of God. We listen to God best in silence. We surrender to God most directly when we pray contemplatively. Contemplative prayer is really the central practice and hinge to living the Gospel.
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Mystical Word - continued
Through contemplative prayer God becomes the center, ego diminishes, and we receive the grace to put the Gospel into practice. Meister Eckhart preaches, “Be as free of all images as when [you are] nothing.” Contemplative prayer, in a non-thinking silence, is a very radical reduction of the self to nothingness. In the silence, we let our thinking, our plans, our feelings take a back-seat to God. We stop the conversation we have with ourselves all through the day to let God be God in us. We listen to God’s fundamental message to us, “I love you enormously. I delight in you as you are, and we are one.” This is the triumph of obedience.
Faith Formation Ministry
L.J. Milone, Director, 301-622-1122,
SJB Christian Meditation Group
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., in the Chapel Come any Tuesday evening to experience the ancient practice of Christian meditation, to hear lively talks, and to experience a spiritual community. No previous experience
necessary. All are welcome.
Spiritual Talks
Wednesdays, 9:15 - 10:45 a.m., Kazista Center. Come any Wednesday morning for informal talks on spirituality and its eminently practical nature. There are also opportunities to watch DVD presentations by Richard Rohr, Anthony De Mello, Thomas Keating, and others.
Catholic Spiritual Teaching This is a class on Catholic Spirituality led by L.J. Milone which involves participants in question and answer formats, group discussion, and spiritual practices. All are welcome. Sundays, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (except holiday weekends) in the Large Conference Room of the Kazista Center.
It’s That Time of Year… With Flu Season in full swing, keep in mind: ■ During the Our Father it is not required that parishioners hold hands with one another. A smile or nod to acknowledge those standing next to you is just as friendly. ■ At Communion time it is optional to take the Cup. If you receive only the bread, you have received Christ, just the same as if you have received both the bread and wine.
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows’ Story
Feast Day February 27 Born in Italy into a large family and baptized Francis, Saint Gabriel lost his mother when he was only four years old. He was educated by the Jesuits and, having been cured twice of serious illnesses, came to believe that God was calling him to the religious life. Young Francis wished to join the Jesuits but was turned down, probably because of his age, not yet 17. Following the death of a sister to cholera, his resolve to enter religious life became even stronger and he was accepted by the Passionists. Upon entering the novitiate he was given the name Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. Ever popular and cheerful, Gabriel quickly was successful in his effort to be faithful in little
things. His spirit of prayer, love for the poor, consideration of the feelings of others, exact observance of the Passionist Rule as well as his bodily penances—always subject to the will of his wise superiors— made a deep impression on everyone. His superiors had great expectations of Gabriel as he prepared for the priesthood, but after only four years of religious life symptoms of tuberculosis appeared. Ever obedient, he patiently bore the painful effects of the disease and the restrictions it required, seeking no special notice. He died peacefully on February 27, 1862, at age 24, having been an example to both young and old. Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows was canonized in 1920.
Children’s Area during Mass There are times when children have too much energy during Mass and babies have a need to cry. When that happens, we wish to remind everyone of our special area where Mass can be viewed on the TV and children can have a little more freedom to be themselves. This area is in the hallway between the Church and the Gym.
Lenten Spiritual Retreat
St. Ignatius Loyola invites you to his First Spiritual Exercises (FSE) Lenten retreat, "Inner Peace in the Service of God" which began on February 24. The retreat will meet for four more Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., and includes a personal commitment to pray 30-40 min, 5 days/week, using material provided by SJB and Michael Hansen, S.J. Please visit http:firstspiritualexercises.org/ for more information and to register. Email questions to [email protected].
The St. John the Baptist Rosaria House — is making progress and move-in time is getting close. Anyone interested in joining the informal committee to help with the Rosaria House, please contact Mary Lynn Boss at [email protected] or 443-822-2660.
Youth Softball Registration
SJB Softball registration is now open for SJB students and parishioners. SJB Athletics participates in CYO Girls Softball for 10U, 12U, and 14U. This season, SJB Athletics is partnering with Burtonsville Athletic Association (BAA) to field SJB baseball teams for Grades K-8. Learn more and register at www.sjbathletics.org.
Youth Ministry
Marie Ferman, Director, 301-622-1122,
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Youth Group meets today, March 25, at 6 p.m. in the Lyon Center.
***Around Town***
SJB School News
Third Graders are busy beavers here at SJB! In our Religion class, we are learning all about prayer and we will be creating a special "Blessing Book" highlighting all of the special seasons of the Church year. In Language Arts, we are beginning a new
unit entitled "Meet the Challenge" in which we will explore making good choices, using what we know to help others, finding ways to adapt to challenges in our environment, and understanding how we can be an inspiration to others. It has been fun learning Cursive Writing this year, as well as Multiplication in Math. During Catholic Schools Week, we worked with our buddies in 5th and 7th grades to create centerpieces for our family lunch and to play games together. Best of all, we supported our annual Valentine's Day Bake Sale by buying some yummy desserts to help the people of Puerto Rico recover from their recent hurricane. All in all, school is fun here at SJB - especially in Third Grade.
Knights of Columbus Summer Camp Registration for the Knights of Columbus Summer Camp has begun! We are preparing for our eighteenth summer in College Park, MD. We offer swim lessons, arts and crafts, games, sports, and free swim at our extensive facility. The registration form can be downloaded at http://kofccamp.blogspot.com. Please direct any questions to Anne Irwin at 240-393-2468 or [email protected].
Catholic Men's Fellowship (CMF) of Maryland The 21st Annual CMF Conference will be on Saturday, March 10, at Saint Philip Neri Church in Linthicum, MD, just outside the beltway at exit 5. Fr. Calloway will be the principle speaker and will be joined by former MLB All-Star and ESPN analyst Mark Teixeira and Attorney Hugo Alfaro (who will lead the Hispanic Breakout Session). A remote live-stream video feed of the main conference will be available at the Mission Church of St. Mary Magdalen of St. Margaret Parish at 1716 Churchville Rd., Bel Air, 21014. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Tickets are limited for the Mission Church of St. Mary Magdalen. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $20 for students. Visit www.catholicmensfellowship.com for registration through Eventbrite.
Maryland March for Life
Come join fellow St. John the Baptist Parishioners to participate in the Maryland March, Monday, March 12. SJB Knights of Columbus are offering free rides to the MD March for Life in Annapolis, MD, on Monday, March 12. If you would like a ride, please contact Joe Peters as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday, March 7, at 301-351-2481 (Cell/Text) or E-mail [email protected]. Departure from SJB will be at 4 p.m. Expect to return to SJB at about 10 p.m. March location: St. Mary’s Annapolis, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Married Couples Retreats
Fr. Rick Kramer from the Office of Family Life in Washington, D.C. will lead two retreats at the Priestfield Retreat Center in Kearneysville, WV, on March 16, 17, 18 and March 23, 24, 25. Please contact Elaine Galeone at 410-252-5355, for more information.
Way of the Cross The Middle Atlantic Coalition Against Modern Slavery (MACAMS) on March 12 will host its annual Way of the Cross with reflections on the sufferings of Jesus and all who suffer from trafficking. The Stations will be held at St. Camillus Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the St. Francis room. St. Camillus is located at 1600 St Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903. For further information contact Charlotte Cook, 301-512-9428.
BINGO
Resurrection of the Lord Church at 8402 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel, MD, will be having BINGO on Saturday, March 10. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with games starting at 6:00 p.m.
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