January 24, 2021

Telephone: 410-414-8304• Fax: 410-535-9057

Emergency Phone: 443-624-2692

Parish Website: www.jesusdivineword.org

Parish E-mail: office@jesusdivineword.org

Good News Preschool: www.jesusdivineword.org/preschool

Thir

d Su

nday

in O

rdin

ary

Tim

e

Nothing is impossible. When we come together as God’s people great things happen.

See Fr. John’s Letter on page 2

2

Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church January 24, 2021

Rev. John T. Dakes

Pastor

Rev. Michael Witczak Weekend Clergy

Deacon Ron Burns

Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM

Saturday 9:00 AM

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 PM

(Vigil Mass)

Sunday 8:00 AM

10:00 AM

Weekday Adoration Monday-Friday

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Weeknight Holy Hour Wednesday

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

First Friday

Adoration 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Tuesday & Thursday after 8:00 AM Mass

Wednesday

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

WELCOME HOME TO JESUS THE DIVINE WORD CHURCH!

As we interact responsibly with one another during this pandemic, we at Jesus the Divine Word welcome all who are new to our faith

community, returning to the Catholic Church, searching for a spiritual home or simply visiting with us today. We are glad you are with us.

We understand the difficulties associated with these days and want you to feel welcome and at home whether you are with us physically

or through live-stream. It is a blessing to have you here.

If you are interested in learning more about our parish or registering as a parishioner, we invite you to contact our pastor, Fr. John Dakes at frjohn@jesusdivineword.org or any member of our parish staff at

410-414-8304. We also invite you to view other areas of our website - www.jesusdivineword.org – and to download our registration form, the link of

which is on the front page of the website. We look forward to meeting and getting to know you. Welcome!

Dear Friends,

I write this column early on the morning of January 20th, Inauguration Day. Today the 46th President of the United States will take the oath of office. Joe Biden will have much to do as he tackles the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, an economic crisis and more. One of his biggest challenges – in this priest’s opinion - will be to work at healing a divided nation. To this he will need help, our help and most importantly, God’s help.

As our nation begins this new period in our history let us commit to praying for our new president. Whether we voted for him or not, whether his goals are the same as ours or not, let us, as men and women of faith, put our differences aside and pray for our president and our nation. “Nothing will be impossible for God” we recently heard God’s angel say to the lowly Virgin of Nazareth (Lk. 1:37). Nothing is impossible. When we come together as God’s people great things happen. Borrowing a prayer from a former president’s inauguration (with adaptions, of course), let us pray . . . “Eternal God, source of all unity and good, we pray for President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, to whom you have entrusted leadership of our nation in this moment of history. We pray that you will guide them at bringing our country together that we might rise above differences and seek the larger vision of your will for our nation. Use them to bring reconciliation between the races, healing to political wounds, a newness of life to all affected by this pandemic, that we may truly be one nation under God. Give our new president, and all who advise him, calmness in the face of storms, encouragement in the face of frustration, and humility in the face of success. Give them the wisdom to know and to do what is right, and the courage to say no to all that is contrary to your statutes of holy law. Amen.” (Franklin Graham, 2001 Inaugural Prayer).

Peace and blessings, Fr. John

3

Next Week's Word Let us all prepare our hearts for next Sunday’s Mass by reflecting

on the readings in advance. The readings for next Sunday, January 31:

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

“And the Word was made flesh . . . ”

The month of January is dedicated to the

Most Holy Name of

Jesus

Poor Box

Designation January donations will go to St. John Vianney

Food Bank.

Thank you for your generosity.

TODAY IS

COMMUNITY SUNDAY

The poor box

donations on the third

Sunday of every month

will go to the

St. Vincent de Paul

Society in conjunction

with our parish’s

Community Sunday.

Thank you for your

continued generosity.

Donate your car, truck,

RV, boat, motorcycle,

farm equipment or

airplane to SVDP -

St. Katharine Drexel

Conference

800-322-8284 or

www.svdpusacars.com

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church

LIVING THE WORD Week of January 24

Theme: Go Fish

“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Mark 1:17

Challenge:

Respond to Jesus’ call by talking about your faith with others or one other.

WELCOME HOME - COVID UPDATE With the rise of COVID cases in the state Governor Hogan has changed the guidelines for churches and all religious establishments. Church capacity has been reduced to

50%. Since we have not reached 50% capacity due to our faithful following of CDC, State and local guidelines requiring social distancing of 6 feet between

individuals/households and the use of facecloths/masks for everyone at Mass there are no changes at JDW at this time. We continue to take seriously the physical and

spiritual health of our parishioners and want to be sure that at no time is someone at risk while in our church. Everyone’s participation in following all the guidelines as well as the instruction of the ushers is essential for this to occur. This includes keeping

facemasks on when approaching the minister for Communion. DO NOT lower your masks until having stepped away from the minister. After placing the Eucharist in your mouth, then please put your mask on again. For further

information regarding participation please see the parish website. Until further notice the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and

Holy Days of Obligation is still in effect. As a reminder, weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 AM

with Saturday Morning Mass at 9:00 AM. Sunday Masses are celebrated at 5:00 PM on Saturday and 8:00 and 10:00 AM on Sunday. Doors open 30 minutes before

Mass. Parishioners may choose to sit in the church (as long as there is room) or go directly to Doran Hall. Both the 5 PM and the 10 AM Masses are live streamed. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Wednesday evenings from

7:00 – 8:00 PM and Saturday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30 PM between the priest vesting sacristy and Fr. John’s office. Confessions are celebrated either face-to-face or

with anonymity, all depending on the desire of the penitent. Appointments are also welcomed.

Parish offices are open, though all depending on the day of the week since some staff are working remotely. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM – 3:00 PM.

The best way to reach staff is still through e-mail. All appointments need to be set up in advance through a phone call or e-mail that proper safety procedures can be

guaranteed. Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding.

4

Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church January 24, 2021

SCHEDULES & STEWARDSHIP

MOVED OR CHANGED YOUR

PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL

RECENTLY?

If so, would you please

contact the Parish Office at 410-414-8304 with

your name, new address, new e-mail address

and/or telephone number (ask for Bobbie).

Thank you for helping to keep our membership

records updated.

SUNDAY OFFERTORY COLLECTION

To return a little more normalcy to our Sunday

Masses we will soon return to collecting offertory donations

during the Preparation of the Altar (at the start of

the Liturgy of the Eucharist).

Instead of placing donations in one of the two baskets currently

near the Holy Water Font as you walk into church,

ushers will use rectangular baskets with long handles to collect the offertory (they will be wearing masks like

everyone in the church).

The return to collecting the offertory will begin

on the 1st Sunday of Lent, February 21st. Thank you for your ongoing support of our parish.

Mass Intentions for January 23 - 31 Saturday, January 23 Sunday, January 24 Tuesday, January 26 Wednesday, January 27 Thursday, January 28 Friday, January 29 Saturday, January 30 Sunday, January 31

YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH We thank all our parishioners who have generously supported our parish home

this past year. Your kindness and support are humbling. Thank you for recognizing our continued need for your financial support.

If you have set up a recurring Sunday gift online, thank you. If you have not, please consider doing so while keeping in mind the need to maintain to the best

of our ability the parish ministries and facility.

Setting up a recurring gift online involves only a few simple steps. Please visit our website at www.jesusdivineword.org and click on the button

"Donate - Thank You" to learn more about this important service.

You can also continue to mail your gifts and envelopes to the parish at: Jesus the Divine Word, 885 Cox Road,

Huntingtown, MD 20639. Thank you for your continued support and for your prayers. God bless you.

5:00 PM David Ring (D) 8:00 AM Shirley Bartley (D) 10:00 AM Parishioners of JDW 8:00 AM Laurie Shoemaker (L) 8:00 AM Bruce Harvey (D) 8:00 AM Cassie Langtry (D) 8:00 AM Protection of Life/End to Abortion 9:00 AM President Joe Biden (L) 5:00 PM Parishioners of JDW 8:00 AM Laurie Shoemaker (L) 10:00 AM Bruce Harvey (D)

Stewardship

January 16 & 17

Offertory $7,414.50

Maintenance $2,957.00

Donations $230.00

Total: $10,601.50

2020 OFFERTORY STATEMENTS

If you would like a copy of your 2020 donations to the

parish for tax purposes, please call the office at

410-414-8304 and ask for Bobbie Woollen.

You may also e-mail your request to

office@jesusdivineword.org .

Thank you for your continued support and generosity

to our parish.

5

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church

LITURGY & PRAYER

In the words of St. Francis de Sales, “The bed of the sick

is an altar of sacrifice.”

Please pray for our sick: Nancy Agarwal, Cathy Ashby,

Joe & Gionanna Barbaro, Greg Bodenhorn , Gus Boehlert, Wally Bowles, Steven Bowling,

Marianne Boyle, Beverly Brooks, Lill Caplins, Joann Case-Collins, Bonnie Chaney, Edward Colgan,

Jean Corcoran, Denise Foss, Robert Gaither, Jr., Ferris George, Jimmie Gorski, Jeff Gott, Scarlett Griffin, Thomas Hanson, Nancv

Harvey, Fran Heflin, Marsha Higgs, Al & Ann Hoernschemeyer,

Jenean Jones, Roy Kaiser, Jamie Kearney, Dave Kemeza, Ruth King, Earle Kirkley, Patricia Lee, Susan Lees, Brian McAllister Jr., Cristina Miranda, Audrey Mona, Steve Mondorff, Martha Montana, Maggie Murphy, Pat Nahas, Laurel

Newcomer, Maria Olga, Laura Peck, Jeanne Prochownik, Char-lotte Rank, Noel Reading, Ron

Rice, Steve Rogers, Betty Russell, Anthony Sefcik, Matthew Skube, Laurie Smith, Bev Sopp, Bonnie Stauffer, Brian Stevens, Barbara Sullivan, Burl Thompson, Alfred Titus-Glover, Anna Vavra, Dave

Verona, Sarah Villa, Grayson Voytek, Joanne Watkins, Barbara

Weaver, Gary Williams

Heal them, O Lord.

I lift my eyes to you, oh God,

enthroned in heaven.

Have mercy on us, Lord,

have mercy.

~ Psalm 123

MAKING a SPIRITUAL ACT of COMMUNION 1. If you are not ready to return to the parish for Mass, we invite you to join us for our live streamed Mass at either 5:00 PM on Saturday or 10:00 AM Sunday (rebroadcast at Noon Sunday) or 2. Gather with others in your home and begin your prayer with the Sign of the Cross 3. Take time to read and reflect upon the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 4. Share your prayers intentions aloud or offer them quietly in your hearts 5. Pray the Lord's Prayer (Our Father) 6. Offer the following Prayer of Spiritual Communion:

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the

Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist.

I love you above all things, and desire to receive you

into my soul.

Since I am unable to receive you

sacramentally at this time,

come spiritually into my heart.

I embrace you as if you were already there and

unite myself wholly to you.

Never permit me to be separated from you.

Amen. (An Act of Spiritual Communion by St. Alphonsus Liguori)

7. Close with the Sign of the Cross

CRITICALLY ILL or HOSPITALIZED during the CORONAVIRUS?

Caring for the sick is an important ministry of the Church. In this ministry the Church prays for the sick, visits the

sick, provides the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Viaticum (one’s last Communion), if a person is dying.

Though we are living in very unusual times at the present due to the coronavirus, we are still committed to ensuring that no one who is sick will be neglected.

If a person is critically ill or dying we are asking that a family member notify the parish office as soon as possible by calling 410-414-8304 and speaking with

either Fr. John (ext. 11) or Bobbie Woollen (ext. 10).

A reminder, too, that the parish emergency phone number (to be used only when someone is critically ill or dying) is 443-624-2692.

Please call only, do not text (it’s a flip phone). Please note, too, that clergy are required to follow certain directives at the hospital and nursing home at this time

and that those directives could change. Thank you.

6

Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church January 24, 2021

SUNDAY AND DAILY MASS READINGS

Interested in finding the texts for the Sunday and weekday Mass online?

Go to www.usccb.org/bible/

readings/

With a Father’s Heart:

The Year of St. Joseph

In the introduction to the

letter, Francis explains that

he has wanted to express

some personal reflections

about Joseph, and that the

pandemic only increased

that desire. He points out

that the current crisis has

highlighted the importance

of ordinary, hidden heroes:

“Doctors, nurses,

storekeepers and

supermarket workers,

cleaning personnel,

caregivers, transport

workers, men and women

working to provide essential

services and public safety,

volunteers, priests, men and

women religious, and so

very many others.”

Everyone, the pope says,

“can discover in Joseph—

the man who goes

unnoticed, a daily, discreet

and hidden presence—an

intercessor, a support and a

guide in times of trouble.

Saint Joseph reminds us that

those who appear hidden or

in the shadows can play an

incomparable role in the

history of salvation.”

(Continued on p.7)

OUR PARISH & COMMUNITY

WELCOME HOME

RETURNING CATHOLICS

If you are a Catholic who for any reason has been away from the Church, know that we are praying for you and have been thinking about you. We are glad you’re here with us today and invite you to be an active member of

the Church once again.

If you have questions, wish to simply talk or would like information on the sacraments or on our parish programs and ways you can become involved,

please contact Fr. John Dakes – frjohn@jesusdivineword.org or 410-414-8304, x11 at the parish office.

2021 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION FOR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS

The Lucinda L. Jasper Scholarship Fund, Inc. (LLJSF)

announces The 2021 Lucinda L. Jasper Scholarship Competition. The LLJSF Competition is open to all

eighth grade students attending a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. who are

attending a Catholic high school in the fall in the Archdiocese of Washington D.C.

The Lucinda L. Jasper Scholarship Competition

officially opens January 21, 2021.

Interested students can apply online at http://www.lljsf.org/. Visit the website,

http://www.lljsf.org/, to find the application packet which contains the application form, school report, teacher recommendation, the criteria, and

details for 1500-2500 word essay on January 21, 2021.

Students must complete an application form, write a 1500-2500 word essay, provide one teacher recommendation and have the principal submit a school

report. Details on the essay submission can be found at the website, http://www.lljsf.org/. Submissions are accepted ONLY online. All materials

(application form, essay, school report and recommendations) must be successfully submitted online no later than 11:59 pm March 31, 2021.

For more information, visit http://www.lljsf.org/ or contact Charmene Alston, Director of Applications, at 301-780-5313 or send an email to lljsf@aol.com.

7

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church

these gifts, we pray, by sending

There are some important aspects of St. Joseph’s

character that Pope Francis invites us to reflect upon

in Patris Corde.

In the second section of the letter, “A tender and loving

father,” Pope Francis explains how it was through Joseph that Jesus saw “the

tender love of God.” He then calls upon us to—in

imitation of our Heavenly Father and St. Joseph—“learn to look upon our weaknesses with tender mercy.” While the Devil

wants us to condemn ourselves for our frailty, the Holy Spirit approaches us

with tender love. Pope Francis reminds us that if we

cannot accept our own weaknesses, we can easily fall into the trap of judging

and condemning the weakness of others. “That is why,” the letter explains, “it is so important to encounter God’s mercy, especially in

the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we experience his truth and tenderness.” He goes on,

“That truth always presents itself to us like the merciful father in Jesus’ parable. It

comes out to meet us, restores our dignity, sets us

back on our feet and rejoices for us.” Francis reinforces this point later on, in the

letter’s fourth section (entitled “An accepting

father”), when he writes, “I like to think that it was from Saint Joseph that Jesus drew inspiration for the parable of

the prodigal son and the merciful father.”

With a

Father’s

Heart: The

Year of St.

Joseph |

Where

Peter Is

OUR PARISH & COMMUNITY

GOOD NEWS PRESCHOOL Here at JDW!

Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now open!

Four Year Old Class: M-W-F 9:00 AM - Noon

Tuition $300/month with a $75 registration fee

Child must be 4 years old by 9-1-2021

Three Year Old Class: T-Th 9:00 AM - Noon

Tuition $225/month with a $75 registration fee

Child must be 3 years old by 9-1-2021

Hoping and praying for a

“normal” school year 2021-2022

Please email Patty O’Toole at preschool@jesusdivineword.org

for more information

8

Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church January 24, 2021

The OLSS Travel Club has rescheduled their Rhine riverboat cruise

for July, 2022 and would like you to

join them.

A $400 per person deposit

($200 is refundable) is required to hold a cabin, with no further payment

until Spring 2022.

Delight in Dutch windmills,

German castles, and fine French wine on this

7 day cruise.

Contact Mary Beth Brown

for more details:

marybeth@bytheseatravel.com

OUR PARISH & COMMUNITY

THIS YEAR

SAINT OF THE WEEK

By universal consent, Thomas Aquinas is the

preeminent spokesman of the Catholic tradition of reason and of divine revelation. He is one of

the great teachers of the medieval Catholic Church, honored with the titles Doctor of the

Church and Angelic Doctor.

At five he was given to the Benedictine monastery at Monte Cassino in his parents’ hopes that he would choose that way of life and eventually became

abbot. In 1239, he was sent to Naples to complete his studies. It was here that he was first attracted to Aristotle’s philosophy.

By 1243, Thomas abandoned his family’s plans for him and joined the

Dominicans, much to his mother’s dismay. On her order, Thomas was captured by his brother and kept at home for over a year.

Once free, he went to Paris and then to Cologne, where he finished his studies with Albert the Great. He held two professorships at Paris, lived at the court of

Pope Urban IV, directed the Dominican schools at Rome and Viterbo, combated adversaries of the mendicants, as well as the Averroists, and argued with some

Franciscans about Aristotelianism.

His greatest contribution to the Catholic Church is his writings. The unity, harmony, and continuity of faith and reason, of revealed and natural human

knowledge, pervades his writings. One might expect Thomas, as a man of the gospel, to be an ardent defender of revealed truth. But he was broad enough, deep enough, to see the whole natural order as coming from God the Creator,

and to see reason as a divine gift to be highly cherished.

The Summa Theologiae, his last and, unfortunately, uncompleted work, deals with the whole of Catholic theology. He stopped work on it after celebrating Mass on December 6, 1273. When asked why he stopped writing, he replied,

“I cannot go on…. All that I have written seems to me like so much straw compared to what I have seen and what has been revealed to me.”

He died March 7, 1274.

Copyright © 2020, franciscanmdia.org. All rights reserved

St. Thomas Aquinas “The Angelic Doctor”

1225 - 1274 Feast Day: January 28

9

THE WEEK AHEAD AT JDW

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church

Sunday January 24

Monday January 25

The Conversion of St. Paul

Tuesday January 26

Sts. Timothy and Titus

Wednesday January 27

St. Angela Merici

Thursday January 28

St. Thomas Aquinas

Friday January 29

Saturday January 30

8:00a Mass 10:00a Mass -

livestreamed on JDW website -

rebroadcasted at Noon

5:00p Confirmation

class - Year 2

6:00-7:00p Grades K-5 Faith

Formation

8:00a Mass 8:30a Confessions

4:30-5:30p Grades K-5 Faith

Formation

6:30p Confirmation class - Year 1

8:00a Mass

4:30-5:30p & 6:30-7:30p

Grades 6 & 7 Faith Formation

7:00p - 8:00p

Adoration in the church and

confessions in the sacristy

8:00a Mass 8:30a Confessions

8:00a Mass

9:00a - 3:00p Exposition and Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament

9:00a Mass 3:30p - 4:30p Confessions

5:00p Vigil Mass -

livestreamed

Poverty Awareness Month

As Poverty Awareness Month continues, take

time to learn more about poverty in the United States, understand the root causes, and how people are helping

themselves and others out of Poverty USA.

http://

www.povertyusa.org/learn

PARISH HAPPENINGS

For over 50 years, Catholics in the

United States have participated in the

Collection for the Church in Latin America as a

concrete expression of solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Central and South American and the Caribbean. This year the needs of the Church in Latin America are even

greater in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

Your contribution to the collection on the weekend of January 23-24, no matter

how small, is a chance for you to support religious education, evangelization, and formation of priests and religious sisters and brothers throughout the Americas.

Join the conversation on Twitter #1church1mission and connect with us on

Facebook and Instagram. Learn more visit www.usccb.org/latin-america

#ShareYourFaith: Support the Collection for the Church in Latin America

at Mass (January 23-24)

10

PARISH MINISTRY & SUPPORT STAFF

Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church January 24, 2021

Please pray for our Military:

Brian Abercrombie, Nolan Baker, Meghan Barrett,

Jordon Clark, Julia Croft, Ryan Croft, Dakota Cross,

Nicholas Dakes, Robert Owen Danford, Joshua

Daniels, Rebecca & Kevin Danis, James Devine,

Tracy Farr, Jacob Floyd, James E. Francis, Thomas

George, AJ Gerdes, Dennis Lloyd Hager II, Ben Hammett, Brian Haynes, Tanner Haynes, Justin

Hickman, Lucas Hornick, Rachel Hornick, Matt Johnson, Dale Lewis,

Taylor Luskey, Mark Matthews, Molly

McCracken, Alex & Erich Muehleisen, Benjamin,

Jacob & Christian Naumann,

Chance Pratt, Joshua Shandy, Jimmy & Shane Tittinger, Stephen

Woollen and for all servicemen & women protecting our

freedom. Protect them, O Lord.

If you know of any names that should be

added or removed from our sick or

military prayer list, please email

bulletin@jesusdivineword.org

Thank you for helping

to keep these lists updated!

410-414-8304 Pastor Rev. John Dakes .................................. Extension 11 frjohn@jesusdivineword.org Permanent Deacon Deacon Ron Burns ............................... Extension 20 dcn.ron@jesusdivineword.org Director of Liturgy Cecilia Cortes-Peck .............................. Extension 14 liturgy@jesusdivineword.org Director of Music Ministry Cara Tiffin-Johnson…….music@jesusdivineword.org Director of Religious Education Karen Burns ......................................... Extension 22 religioused@jesusdivineword.org Youth Minister Tracey Smith ....................................... Extension 21 youthministry@jesusdivineword.org Parish Accountant Marcia Chaney .................................... Extension 13 finance@jesusdivineword.org Parish Administrative Assistant Barbara Woollen ................................... Extension 10 office@jesusdivineword.org Good News Preschool ...................... Extension 15 Patty O'Toole preschool@jesusdivineword.org

Bulletin Editor Patty O’Toole ........................................ Extension 15 bulletin@jesusdivineword.org Coordinator of Parish Hospitality Sharon Coulson………………………..410-257-9319 Angels in the Kitchen Angela Banyasz ................................. 410-535-9646 Baptism………………………………...410-414-8304 Bereavement Group Renee Bouchard……………..photorenee@mac.com Bereavement Receptions Sharon Coulson .................................. 410-257-9319 Fran Heflin .......................................... 410-414-3154 Child Protection Karen Burns ....................................... 410-414-2546 Doran Hall Coordinator Bobbie Woollen………….. .................. 410-414-8304 secretary@jesusdiivineword.org Everyone Belongs Parish Office…………………………….410-414-8304 Garments of Grace Sue Stavely ........................................ 301-675-3413 threeringcircus@comcast.net Good Samaritans Teresa Chambers…...tcchambers@mindspring.com Holy Sweepers Parish Office ....................................... 410-414-8304

Knights of Columbus Ed Spicka…...……………………………..585-309-6590 GK14775@gmail.com Men's Group Jeff Knight………………………………….301-717-1981 jdwmensgroup@gmail.com Natural Family Planning Tiffany Grimes………………….tjgrimes81@gmail.com Our Lady of the Divine Word Sodality Linda Rhodes……………………………..410-257-5119 Parish Legislative Ambassador Dave Suhosky……………….dave.suhosky@gmail.com Parking Ministry Alex Frederick..…………………………….410-610-0308 gottobelieve22@yahoo.com Prayer Emails Traci Peters……………….prayer@jesusdivineword.org Raphael Ministry Mary Jaensch….raphael-ministry@jesusdivineword.org RCIA Fr. John or Deacon Ron………………….410-414-8304 frjohn@jesusdivineword.org dcn.ron@jesusdivineword.org Respect Life Ministry Kathy Town….…………………….katsytown@msn.com Safety & Security Tim Cordero….…………...…..timcordero@comcast.net Seniors Group Harry & Joan Lotis………………………...443-550-3367 St. Vincent de Paul Society Renee O’Neill……………………………...443-684-9261 Technology Ministry Dan Stay……………………………………202-256-2439 jdwmediaops@jesusdivineword.org Walking with Purpose Torie McGirr……………………………….719-659-6849 tmcgirr17@gmail.com Liturgy Coordinators: Altar Guild Cecilia Cortes-Peck……………………….410-414-8304 liturgy@jesusdivineword.org Altar Servers Father John……………….frjohn@jesusdivineword.org Art and Environment Rob and Virginia Soboleski…….soboleski@verizon.net Communion for the Sick………………..410-414-8304 (Raphael Ministry) Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Cecilia Cortes-Peck……………………….410-414-8304 liturgy@jesusdivineword.org Readers Paul Rhodes……………………………….410-257-5119 rhodesp@comcast.net Sacristans John Morhiser…………………...johnmorhiser@aol.com Ushers Bob Boettinger…………………………….301-412-0228 Boett@aol.com Wedding Coordinator Merry Ellen McGown………..mellen20639@yahoo.com

11

PeaceCYCLE TOTES FOR SALE

after all the Masses February 6-7

These totes are handmade in Haiti from recycled water pouches that normally would litter the streets. The totes are waterproof and extremely durable! PeaceCYCLE was founded by US native Rose Heiman who has visited JDW several times. She employs 15-20 Haitian men and women,

empowering them with valuable life skills and a joy-filled work environment.

100% of all sales will go directly to PeaceCYCLE in Haiti.

PRICES:

Large tote: $20 each or 2 for $30

Medium tote: $15 each or 2 for $20

They come in a variety of colors!

Cash or Checks payable to JDW

Jesus the Divine Word Restaurant Knight

Scholarship Fundraiser

At Outback Steakhouse in Prince Frederick

on Tuesday, February 9th

80 Central Square Dr. Prince Frederick, MD 20678

A percentage of the proceeds for the day will be donated to the

Jesus the Divine Word Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program.

Each year two scholarships are granted to college bound youths in the parish. The scholarships

are scheduled to be awarded in the 3rd week in May. Please come out and

support our youth. Restaurant hours are from 11am to 10pm.

Pickup is also available. Please let them know you are supporting the scholarship program

by presenting them this flyer.

For ad information, call Tim Maher or Phil Maher at 410-578-3600, or write P.O. Box 13103, Baltimore, MD 21203 - © 2021

- JESUS THE DIVINE WORD THANKS OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS – PLEASE PATRONIZE THEM WHEN POSSIBLE -

Rymer& Associates, p.a.Certified Public AccountantsMartha G. Rymer, CPA

30 Industry LanePrince Frederick 410-535-1330

L. J. ELtER & Son Power equIPment Center

2470 emmanuel Court-Huntingtown-

(410) 535-1099

Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.A Family Tradition of Dignity & Service

410-257-6181 • 301-855-5003 410-586-05208325 Mt. Harmony Lane • Owings 4405 Broomes Island Road • Port Republic

An Independent Full Service Funeral Home

• Pre-Arrangements • CremationsFamily Owned and Operated

410-326-940020 American Lane • Lusby

Are you at risk for heart disease?

Patuxent Cardiology Associates, LLCHuntingtown

Tel (410) 535-3612

A New Generationof Wholesale

3931 Penn Belt Pl., Forestville301-420-7300

Dunkirk Prince Frederick3 0 1 - 8 5 5 - 6 3 0 0 4 1 0 - 5 3 5 - 5 6 2 5

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE US

410-768-0110www.PadovaTech.com

M. H. Car CareWhere we care

about our customerstires*computerized diagnostics

*alignments*detailing*md state inspections

*fleet service*foreign & domesticCheck out our discounts

and coupons atwww.mhautomd.com

301-855-6969410-257-6618

575 Keith Lane Unit 7 Owings

- a booklet for those suffering health problems.

Quick-reading, inspiring, cheering.....

A meaningful gift for those you care about.

Send $10.00 to FATA: P.O. Box 13103 • Baltimore, MD 21203

(Checks only payable to FATA)

“SeekingSerenity”

It's Wise to... AdvertiseCall: 410-578-3600

for more information

SPACEAVAILABLE

MD License # 3267

paul c. hayden, jr. & sonsPLUMBING & HE TING, INC.

Family Owned & Operated for Over 35 YearsDrain, Septic & Well Pump Service

410-257-3025 • 410-741-5072

paul c. hayden, jr. & sonsPLUMBING & HE TING, INC.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A.For Six Generations Your Family has Placed their trust in our Family’s tradition of quality Service.

8200 Jennifer Lane,owings

410-257-0888www.LeeFuneralHomes.com 301-855-0888

Roofing & Construction ServicesResidential/Commercial

Bob Howerton/PresidentOffice: 410-535-3174

“Covering You From Top to Bottom”www.rrHAssociates.net

Roofing: Shingle • Slate • Cedar Metal • Membrane • Gutters

Construction: Decks • Garages • Additions Kitchens • Baths • Sunrooms

Diane C. Strippy301-780-5880 (o) 410-474-9512 (c)Personal Service!

Cerrito realty, llCResidential & Commercial Sales

USDA CHOICE BEEF - Cut to orderSteaks • Roasting Pigs

“Our Own” Freshly Ground ChuckHomemade Country Sausage - links & loose

FULL SERVICE DELIBreakfast • Subs • Sandwiches

Homemade Soups • Salads • DessertsBOAR’S HEAD DELI MEATS • CHEESES

410-535-1304 • 410-257-2222

COLD BEER WInE

4300 Hunting Creek Rd. Huntingtown, MD 20639

MHIC #79517

INSTALLATION • SANDING FINISHING

Mike Lanham410.257.6976

www.elitehardwoodflooring.com

OUR

If interested in this space

please call us at410-578-3600

HIT HOME(S)!

20 Years helping Buyers buy &

Sellers sell in MD

301-855-5525167 Thomas Ave • Owings • autobodyinc.com

CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING

10735 Town Center Blvd., Suite 1Dunkirk Gateway Business Center

301.855.4515medartgalleries.com

Monday - Friday 10 - 6Saturday 10 - 4

Please Supportthe Advertisers!

OPENFOR BUSINESS...

Yours!Call For Info.

410-578-3600

Larry HiLLs & sons Excavating, inc.

20531 Point Lookout Rd.Great Mills

(301) 994-9700

PRAYER CARDS

Commemorate . . . Celebrate . . . Remember your special days, events, people . . .Call to discuss 410-578-3600

Personalized • Full Color • Unlimited Designs

TEAM STUECKLERJohn, Patti, & Conor Stueckler

Realtors, Keller Williams Three BridgesHaley Stuecker Hoyt, First Home Mortgage Loan Originator

www.teamstueckler.com(cell) 301-908-2540 (o) 301-632-5454 - ask for Patti Stueckler