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New font 7-16-17Rectory Hours ..............................................................Weekdays 8:00am-12:30pm & 1:30-8:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm; Sundays 8:30am-1:00pm
Est. 1843 114 St. Mary’s Place, Laurel, Maryland 20707
PARISH MISSIONSTATEMENT:
St. Mary of the Mills Parish is a Catholic Community in solidarity with the Universal Church and centered in Christ Jesus. We are dedicated to spreading the Gospel message through the sacraments and by being authentic images of Christ. Within our diverse, faith-fi lled community we use our gifts to love, support, and serve the Church and God’s children.
SSt. t. MMary of the ary of the MMillsillsCCatholic atholic CCommunityommunity
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULESaturday: 5pmSunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, & 5:00pm, 6:45pm (Spanish)
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULEAs announced
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE6:30am and 9am Monday-Friday; 8am Saturday
CONFESSIONMonday - Friday following 6:30am and 9:00am Mass, Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm, Saturday 3:30-4:30pm, or by appointment
BAPTISMContact Rectory to make arrangements
MARRIAGEContact the Rectory Offi ce six months in advance.
BULLETIN & FLYER DEADLINEMonday Noon — IN WRITING
PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINEWednesday 5:00pm — IN WRITING
PARISH REGISTRATIONA minimum of six-months Parish registration and attendance is required for the following requests:(a) Permission to be married at another church;(b) Certifi cate to be a sponsor for Confi rmation; and,(c) Certifi cate to be a Godparent at Baptism.Registration forms may be picked up in the church vestibule or at the rectory offi ce.
PARISH STAFF EXT.
Rev. Msgr. Michael Mellone, Pastor ...................................... 217
Rev. Philip Ilg*, Parochial Vicar .................................................. 218
Rev. Jeffrey Defayette, In Residence
Deacon Bob Gignilliat ...................................................................... 226
Deacon Perfecto Santiago ..............................................................224
Deacon Jim Munno ...................................................... 227
Carmen Fichter, Parish Secretary ................................. 210
Tara Linn, Parish Financial Bookkeeper/Notary Public .211
Gina Marie Iampieri, Director of Music & Liturgy .......212
Marsha Raymond, LCSW-C, Social Worker, Ministry to the Sick........................................................ 236
Youth Ministry ..............................................................................................208youthministry@stmaryofthemills.org
Chet Higdon, Facilities Manager .................................................232
Jennifer Juzwiak, Director of Religious Education ....... 215
Yesenia Rosales*, Religious Education Assistant ........ 221
Gretchen Magno, Child Protection Coordinator ......209
Alisha Jordan, School Principal ...................................... 179
* Spanish Speaking
Rectory Summer Hours ......Monday - Friday 9am - 7pmSunday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Parish Website ..........................www.stmaryslaurel.orgFacebook Page: ...https://www.facebook.com/stmaryslaurel
Rectory ..................... 301-725-3080; FAX 301-725-2409Religious Education ....................................301-490-8770St. Mary’s School .......................................... 301-498-1433Pallotti Early Learning Center ...................301-776-6471
PARISH OFFICES
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 20, 2017
Dear Parishioners, As we come to the close of the summer respite, we may have come to realize the need for quiet in our lives. We are so inundated with events, requests, conversations etc. that we rarely have time to hear ourselves think.
Church offers us an opportunity to gather with people of similar values, and those who strive to lead good and holy lives. Even here in church, there is much noise at the end of Mass. I have had the time to be in Church after masses and have witnessed the loudness of the conversations. People seem to raise their voices to be able to be heard over the other conversations. Yes, there is value in greeting one another and sharing messages and well wishes. Yet, these conflict at times with those who seek a quiet moment with the Lord. Wouldn’t it be respectful to say quietly to one another, “Let’s step outside to talk.” If the weather is not conducive to gathering outside, the downstairs Breen Room is available. I hope we are able to make our church a place of welcome as well as reverence. These two values are not opposed to one another, but enhance each other. When we have the time to listen to the Lord, we will have a greater gift to share with another. May the Lord bless you in these final days of summer, be safe, and respect yourself if you seek to view the eclipse.
God’s Peace, Fr. Mike
We are conducting a school supply
drive for local families in need to
help them prepare
for the upcoming school year. All supplies should be in new, unopened
packages. If you would like to help, but not purchase the items listed below, we are happy to accept Gift
Cards, in any denomination, to: Walmart, Target, Five
Below, Dollar Tree, Staples, Best Buy, or Amazon.
Please drop off donations to the rectory or to the
labeled box in the church vestibule no later than
August 27. Thank you for your generous support!
Backpacks * Spiral Notebooks * Composition
Books * 24 Count Crayons * Loose Leaf Paper *
Colored Pencils * Rulers * Pocket Folders * #2 Pencils * School Glue * Glue Sticks *
1, 2, or 3 Inch Ring Binders * Pens * Highlighters * Index Cards * Markers *
Dry Erase Markers * Erasers * Scissors * 3 Hole Punchers * 3 Ring Notebook Dividers *
Post-it Notes * Pencil Sharpeners * Copy Paper
READINGS FOR 08/21/17 – 08/27/17
(Mo) Judges 2:11-19; MATT 19:16-22; (Tu) Judges 6:11-24a;
MATT 19:23-30; (We) Judges 9:6-15; MATT 20:1-16; (Th)
Rev 21:9b-14; JOHN 1:45-51; (Fr) Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22;
MATT 22:34-40; (Sa) Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; MATT 23:1-
12; (Su) Isa 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; MATT 16:13-20.
MASS INTENTIONS 08/21/17 TO 08/27/17
Mon. 6:30am [Mellone] Louis Bonanni
9:00am [Ilg] Diane Angelastro
Tues. 6:30am [Mellone] Lee Jacobs
9:00am [Ilg] For Souls in Purgutory
Wed. 6:30am [Mellone] Marie Carmel Borno
9:00am [Defayette] Patrick McCarthy
Thurs. 6:30am [Ilg] Burt Squires
9:00am [Mellone] Billy Savannah
Fri. 6:30am [Defayette] Harry Stokes, Sr.
9:00am [Ilg] Nicholas Bartko
Sat. 8:00am [Mellone] Michael Angelastro
5:00pm [Ilg] Bob Culver
Sun. 7:30am [Damian] Mr. Finucane
9:00am [Mellone] Our Parishioners
10:45am [Ilg] Russell Iuculano
12:30pm [Mellone] Rola Kash Kassis
5:00pm [Defayette] Peter Severinsen
+6:45pm [Ilg]
[(L) = Living; + = Spanish Mass]
CONFESSIONS –
Monday-Friday: following 6:30 & 9:00am Masses
Tuesday: 6:00-7:30pm and Saturday: 3:30-4:30pm
COLLECTIONS –
AUGUST 12-13, 2017: OFFERTORY - $14,700.00
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - $1,712.00
Moving out of the parish? Moving into the parish? New address? New phone number? Updated email address? Please call the rectory at 301-725-3080.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASS … St. Mary of
the Mills will host a class for adults (18+) who are interested in
volunteering with the youth of our parish and ADW schools. The
class is Thursday, August 31 at 7:00pm in the Breen Room. This
training session is one part of the five part process of compliance
with the Archdiocesan Child Protection Policy. Volunteers must be
in full compliance with the policy before they begin volunteering
with youth and the process may take up to one month. Parents of
children nearing school age, religious education and youth ministry
volunteers, adults who intend to become scout leaders or CYO
coaches, those planning to assist with vacation bible camp, school
field trip chaperones, and others adults anticipating any volunteer
position with children should consider taking the class in the
convenience of our home parish. Preregistration is mandatory and
available upon creating an account at www.virtus.org. Parish
volunteers should contact Gretchen Magno at 301-725-3080 x209 or
[email protected] to discuss the full process.
PARISH ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST 20 - 27
BR-Breen Room; SMS-St. Mary’s School; CH-Church; MC-Media Center; PL-Parish Library (Rectory);
PHS-Pallotti High School; PHC-Pallotti H.S. Chapel; MP-Multipurpose Room; KC-Keesler Center; DK-Don
Kutzera Room; WR-Wilson Fireplace Room
6:30 & 9:00am MON.-FRI. – DAILY MASS (CH)
7:00am MON.-FRI. – DAILY ROSARY (CH)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 9:00am – Children’s Liturgy of the Word during Mass
MONDAY, AUGUST 21 7:00pm – Healing Hands Prayer Group Meeting (BR/2) 7:00pm – Spanish Choir Rehearsal (CH)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 9:30am – Adoration (CH) 6:30pm – Benediction (CH) 6:00pm – Adult English Class Registration (SMS)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
7:00pm – Families Anonymous (SMS/17) 7:00pm – Boy Scouts (KC/DK)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 6:00pm – SMS Back to School Night (KC) 7:00pm – Adult English Classes Summer Session (SMS)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
6:00pm – SMS New Family Luau (BR) 7:00pm – Spanish Prayer Group (CH)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 6:45am – Men’s Discussion Group (KC/DK) 6:30pm – Spanish Group Meeting (BR)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 9:00am – Children’s Liturgy of the Word during Mass 2:30pm – American Heritage Girls Open House (BR)
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS …
All families with daughters ages 5-18 are
invited to visit with our Troop members in
the Breen Room during our Open House on
Sunday, August 27 between 2:30pm and
4:30pm to learn more about our ministry.
American Heritage Girls (AHG) is the
premier national character development
organization that embraces Christian values
and encourages family involvement. We are
building women of integrity through service
to God, family, community and country. If you are looking for a
faith based program which gives your daughter opportunities to
draw closer to Christ, develop leadership skills, build confidence
through outdoor experiences, enhance life skills through a scout-
type badge program, build character through service projects, make
new friends, and have fun, then AHG might be for her! For more
information, visit www.americanheritagegirls.org or contact
Carolyn Fisher at [email protected] or 443-745-5415.
CYO SOCCER … K-2 CYO Soccer sign-ups will be held on
Sundays, August 20th and 27
th, from 10:00am to 12:30pm in the
Breen Room. CYO is open to all parish children in grades K-2; all
skill levels welcome. The deadline to register is Friday, September
1st and practices/games will start mid-September. Teams may fill
up, so register early! Please contact April or Lonnie Woodward at
[email protected] or 240-432-6868 for details or if you
are interested in coaching. All coaches must be in full compliance
with the Archdiocesan Child Protection Policy.
Your Children Are Special To Us!
Pallotti Early Learning Center
at St. Mary of the Mills
Hours 7:00am - 6:00pm Monday – Friday
Pre-school programs for 2-5 year olds
School-Age Summer Program
After School Care (please call for schools)
Low student to teacher ratio
Call: 301-776-6471 or 410-724-0097 800 Main Street * Laurel, MD 20707
St. Mary’s School News
301-498-1433
www.stmaryofthemills.org
We welcome back our school families this week with
our Meet and Greet on Thursday morning! And, we
welcome our new school families with our Luau on
Thursday evening! We look forward to a blessed year!
The first day for students is Tuesday, August 29.
Our 2017-2018 Flag Team is Jose Miranda, Timothy
Cronin, William Kendrick, and Myles Bright.
St. Mary of the Mills School inspires lifelong learning
in a loving, secure, Catholic community. Our parish school
educates children from Kindergarten through Eighth
Grade and we strive to help all students achieve
educational and personal excellence in spirit, mind, and
body. Contact us to learn how your children might benefit
from a Catholic education here at your own parish!
St. Mary of the Mills Parish Picnic is only 3 weeks away,
Sunday, September 10th! It will be a great opportunity
to eat free food and to spend time together as a parish.
If you come, please plan on petting goats, bunnies,
piglets, and other awesome animals. Please mark your
calendars and consider what dish you’d like to bring. Call
the rectory at 301-725-3080 to RSVP.
HEALING HANDS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP …
Monday, August 21, the Rosary begins at 7:00pm,
with the meeting at 7:30pm in BREEN ROOM 2, the
church basement, with praise & worship music/singing,
sharing, & petition/healing prayers. Accept the Spirit!
We pray over anyone seeking God’s healing intervention for
oneself (or others by proxy). Questions about the group? Contact
Deacon Bob Gignilliat at 301-210-7667 or [email protected].
www.TASTEprogram.com
Looking for ways to grow closer to Jesus?
Do you want to learn more about your Faith?
You’re Invited To Join Women From 65+ Parishes Every Thursday Morning
Come relax and be fed!
The TASTE Program (Taste And See Take...Eat)
is a Catholic Women’s Program dedicated to bringing women closer to Jesus AND
the Church He founded.
The only thing missing is YOU!
Registration is going on NOW!
Some of our speakers Fr. Chris Alar, Fr. Jim McCormack, Fr. Thomas Berg, Fr. Larry Swink, Fr. Michael DeAscannis, Fr. Dave Pivonka, Fr. Carter Griffin, Raymond Arroyo, Mary Jo Anderson, Tom
Peterson, Susan Conroy…
Join us for Faith, Fun and Fellowship in the Pallotti Chapel
113 St. Mary’s Place Laurel, Maryland 20707
First class begins September 14, 2017 Classes continue EVERY Thursday morning
until May 10, 2018 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Babysitting Available!
Mass and Confession offered as well as a “spiritual adoption” program for priests!
Please register online so we can prepare a name tag and know that you are coming!
www.TasteProgram.com
“This Program has opened my eyes to the awesomeness of being Catholic...Highly recommended! ~ A TASTE Participant
YOU’RE INVITED TO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment." ~ St. John Chrysostom
Jesus is here with us. He is alive and lives in each of us. What a special encounter we can have with Jesus each and every day. In Communion we are united with Jesus and
become one. He is our strength and our guiding light. This week at Adoration we are asking that you pray for others as you spend time with Him. He already knows what’s in your heart so look beyond your cares and worries and pray for peace in our world. Please pray that there be peace among all cultures and that Americans unite as one and stop the horrific killing of innocent lives. Eucharistic Adoration happens each Tuesday right here in our own St. Mary’s Parish. It’s so wonderful to see so many of you coming each Tuesday between the hours of 9:30am - 6:30pm. A Novena to Our Blessed Mother is said immediately following Benediction and confessions follow. What a great privilege it is to be Catholic!
Please do not use St. Mary’s School parking lot between 2:00-3:30pm. Please park in front of the church or down the street.
Called to Serve
Did you know that the Ladies of Charity have been active in our St. Mary of the Mills Parish for the past 65 years? The Ladies of Charity serve those who are less fortunate with humility, simplicity and charity. Our service opportunities include helping at the Parish Pantry, Elizabeth House, the Religious Goods Store and more...
Are you being called? Join us Monday, September 11th at 7:00 pm in the Wilson Room (3rd floor) of the Keesler Parish Center to find out more. Committee chairs will be available to answer your questions and talk about their ministries. All women of the parish are welcome!
Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE … The Pallottine Sisters invite you
to join them every Sunday, 5:00-6:00pm, and each Wednesday,
5:00-6:00pm, for Holy Hour at Pallotti Convent.
MASSTIMES.ORG … Don’t forget to schedule attending Mass
in your vacation itinerary! Visit www.masstimes.org to search for
parishes and Mass schedules near your destination.
We're on Facebook! Check out our new page:
https://www.facebook.com/stmaryslaurel/
For questions and comments, please
email [email protected].
In Memoriam: Please pray for Margaret Athey,
Kevin Kelley, Arthur McDermott and Dr.
James Compton. May all our beloved departed
share in the fullness of life in the Risen Christ.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK, THAT THEY MAY KNOW GOD’S HEALING LOVE, ESPECIALLY Iris Campbell, Ed & Mary Carrico, Ruth Yanulevich, Martha Kalbach -Lewnes, Ginny Mae Robison, Irene Duff, Karen Clark, Monica McGirt, Thomas Huber, John & Mary Goggin, Oran & Vivian Silvey, Mary Parker, Mildred Baldwin, Courtney Murdock, Luke Dempsey, Giovanna Schembari, Katharina Joswick, Marian Frentz, Dorothy Chrismer, Florence Kenny, Joseph Albanesi, Rosario Poole, Claire Monahan, Giovanni DiPaola, Concetta Czapla, Carter Loffler, Bev Simmons, Cynthia Smith, Karen Giddings, Msgr. Paul Langsfield, Roy Cloud, Jr., Chance R. Motter, Mary Beth Gattuso, Theresa Higdon, Deacon Carlos Hernandez, Cindy Judy, Kristin Barbour, Mac Edelen, Mary Mac, Helen Miller, Gordon Rice, Roxzane Walsh, Walter and Dorothy Park, Ryan Schellhaas, Donna Carter, Linda King, Glen Lemantowski, Victoria Santiago, Sarah Girox, Walt Ortel, Mike Underwood, Marie Simmons, Amalia Amador, Gloria Monti, Joseph Vesce, Susan Caprara, Frances Swann, Nathan LaFevers, Scott Schiller, Larry Wilson, Curt Curtis, Corazon Castillo, Anthony Fatz, Ed Terech, Antone Desmartes, David Hall, Pat Kennedy, Jennifer Adamo, Arlene Burgio, Evan Powell, Ronnie Ruiz, Kenneth Ertter, Dan Sullivan, Terri Toplisek, Matt McGirder, Lucy D’Souza and Joan Comeau. *Please help us
keep our list current. Call 301-725-3080 to have names added or
removed.*
Mass for homebound parishioners is available every
Sunday on the CW Network, WDCW, at 10:30am.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS all those who serve our country, particularly . . .
Maj Lindsay Zack, YN1 Keith Rainey,
Sgt Rachel Valdez, Sgt Mark Goodnight,
SP4 Elliot Valdez, PFC Jason Whiting,
A1C Ashley Parker, LTC Jeffrey Nelson,
AT3 Kyle Raynor, SN Ben Monti, LCDR
David Mack,LT Tim Fisher, LT Margo
Daraugh, Sgt Timothy Mayhew, LCDR
John Wilson, SPEC Charles Vorsteg, Sgt Angel J. Rivera-
Torres, Capt Chris Middleton, Sgt Miles Compton, ENS
Andrew T. Johnson, Col Roger B. Turner, Sgt Nicholas
Huffstetler, LTJG Cara Fisher, SSgt Roland Kwentua, SSgt
Jon Michael Hawkins, Sgt Austin Bourgeois, SSG Steven
Deitchman, ETN3 Billy Bogus, A1C Austin Guagliardo, Col
Andrew Gignilliat, SPC Dennis Webb, PFC Joseph
Guagliardo, PFC James M. Meanard, Jr., Anson Castelino,
Thomas Farley, David Hennessy, Michael Eiteleman,
Ken Rukenbrod, and Christopher Squillari
Pray God keeps them in His care and brings them home soon. Please call the rectory to add or remove names from this list.
Serve the People of God What Impact Can You Make on the Faith of the Children of our Parish!
Testimony #4: Why Volunteer?
“I decided to try giving back to God in thanksgiving for all He has given me. I thought I could best do this by teaching religious education. There are three T's to stewardship: time, talent, and treasure. I realize that by sharing these with my students, I continue to receive many blessings from God. The time I use to prepare for the lessons and the time for the lessons fits so well into my schedule that I am always amazed that I manage to get it all done. The lesson preparation gives me the opportunity to spend time thinking about how best to make God's word interesting and meaningful for my third graders. I always liked to teach. I did this in my career as a nurse and I enjoy doing it with my students. Perhaps I have a little talent for teaching, but I think my desire to teach makes up for any lack of talent. I really think that the real reward for teaching comes in the opportunity to share the treasures of my experiences growing up in a Catholic family, being taught in a Catholic school by nuns, and sharing my relationship with Christ with my students. The real treasure is the look on their faces when something clicks for them, sometimes something as simple as realizing that they can talk to Jesus just
like they talk to their friends.” Bridget Schall, Catechist, grade 3
We invite you to serve as a Catechist or an Adult Aide in this year’s Religious Education or “Faith Alive!” programs. This important
work of the Church will be a blessing to you, our children, and the future Church!
Please see our website for more
information and for our specific needs:
www.smmprepfamilies.com/volunteer
Or contact Jennifer Juzwiak, Director of Religious Education
directly on 301-725-3080 x.215 or [email protected] as soon as possible to be a part of
this wonderful ministry!
SOCIAL JUSTICE & SERVICE MINISTRY “Every economic … action must set about providing each
inhabitant of the planet with the minimum wherewithal to live in dignity and freedom, with the possibility of
supporting a family, educating children, praising God and developing one’s own human potential.” ~ Pope Francis
A MINISTRY OF PRAYER, LEARNING AND ACTION
Marsha Raymond (301-725-3080 Ext. 236)
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS . . . Every Wednesday at 7:00pm in St. Mary of the Mills School, Room 17 for concerned relatives/friends who have faced the reality that the alcohol or drug abuse, or the behavior, of someone close to them is adversely affecting their lives and their ability to function normally. For details, call Terry at 301-379-5968.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DENTAL CLINIC … By joining the Mid-Maryland Dental Mission of Mercy and Health Equity Festival, you can help 2,000 uninsured people experiencing dental calamity obtain $2M work of emergency treatments. Dental and medical professionals and general volunteers, at least 18 years old, are welcome and must register in advance. Shifts are half a day: serve one or more shifts. Volunteers get an amazing experience (and a T-shirt). The event is September 7, 8, and 10 at the University of Maryland Xfinity Center in College Park, MD. Get more information and register at www.CatholicCharitiesDC.org/MOM.
SANDWICHES NEEDED … Every week St. Mary of the Mills Rectory gives out 50+ bag lunches to the poor and/or homeless who come to the door. We are looking for groups or individuals who can commit to providing the sandwiches for the lunches. If this is something you would like to help with, please call the rectory to schedule a week, or more. We are currently scheduling September.
VOLUNTEER TEACHERS NEEDED TO TEACH ENGLISH Come be an English as a Second Language teacher or tutor at St. Mary of the Mills! Training and books will be provided; no experience necessary. We offer teacher support and training. You can teach or tutor one or two nights a week, Tuesdays or Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm in St. Mary's Elementary School. We need you! Please call Yannet at 240-532-2482 for more information. Our ten week fall session begins on September 27.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING COLLECTION BIN … Donate your unwanted but usable clothing in the St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Bin located in the school parking lot. A tax receipt may be printed from www.vincentbaltimore.org under donations.
Haiti Twinning Program For more information, please call the rectory at
301-725-3080 or contact Timothy Sullivan at [email protected].
Just Haiti Coffee is now available in the parish office
and at the Ladies of Charity Religious Goods Store in the back of the church! Please stop by to make your purchase and support our Twinning Program and the coffee growers of Haiti! Haitian Dark, Haitian Medium, and Espresso are available ground or purchase whole bean Haitian Dark. Each 12 ounce bag costs $11 or purchase 3 bags for $30.
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Haiti
Lucky Numbers Fundraiser! We appreciate your support!
COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND … In
the last few months, several of our team members have had to retire
from this ministry and as a result there are individuals who are not
receiving communion on a regular basis. We really need 5-10 more
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to bring Communion
to the sick and homebound of our parish family. There are a variety
of opportunities to participate in this ministry: a weekly visit to one
or more individuals in their home; an area hospital visit to Catholic
patients either once a week or once a month (scheduled on a
Sunday); a weekly visit to a local rehab or nursing facility; or to
assist with group Communion services. Please consider this
ministry, either once a week, once a month, or on a team. Call
Marsha Raymond at 301-725-3080 for details. If you would like to
serve in this ministry, but are not currently an Extraordinary
Minister, we can help you become trained and commissioned!
PRAYER SHAWLS … The St. Mary’s Prayer Shawl Group
knits and crochets prayer shawls and lap blankets to present to
parishioners and their family members. Shawls are typically given
in times of illness, recovery or bereavement and help provide
comfort, hope and peace for people in need. All shawls are blessed.
If you know of someone who might benefit from a prayer shawl or
lap blanket, call the rectory at 301-725-3080. For details or to join,
call Marge Bunting at 301-490-0078.
EVER THINK ABOUT SINGING IN THE CHOIR AT ST.
MARY’S? The Adult Chancel choir currently has about 30
members and we sing SATB. We sing a wide variety and styles of
music from the classical to the more contemporary. We rehearse on
Thursday evenings in the church from 7:30pm till 9:30pm and have
a few additional rehearsals on Tuesday evenings during Advent and
Lent in preparation for Christmas and Easter. The Chancel Choir
ministers at the 10:45am Mass on Sundays and special feast days
throughout the year. We take a break during the summer months to
rest and recharge ourselves and come back in the fall ready to
sing! Our choir rehearsals this fall, will be resuming on Thursday,
September 14 at 7:30 pm in the church. If you are interested or
have any questions, please contact Gina Marie Iampieri at at 301-
725-3080 ext. 212 or [email protected].
10 DAYS IN THE HOLY LAND JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 7, 2018
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Proceeds are earmarked for the Msgr. Keesler Parish Center.
Walk where Jesus walked…Cruise the Sea of Galilee… Visit Nazareth…Climb the Mt. of Olives & view the Old City of Jerusalem…Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre…Visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity.
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Knights of Columbus News
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
The Knights of Columbus, a Dynamic Fraternal Catholic
Organization serving the community through charity, seeks
new members. More importantly, your community needs
you! Consider joining the Knights of Columbus: We are
Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism! Contact a brother
Knight of Columbus after Mass (look for their K of C name
badge). To learn more about us, go to
http://www.kofc.org/un/en/about/activities/index.html. Like us
on Facebook! kofcknights.org/CouncilSite?CNO=2203. KoC
Council meetings are the first and third Tuesday at 7:30pm
in the DK Room of the Keesler Center.
For more information, contact Grand Knight Stephen
Sawyer at 301-675-1037 or [email protected].
Ladies of Charity
Our first fall meeting is Monday, September 11 at 7:00pm in the Wilson Room (3rd floor) of the Keesler Center. It will be an Open House format. Be sure to join us to greet any potential new members, connect with our membership, and explore new service opportunities. Come sign up for fall service opportunities which include the Christmas Bazaar, Elizabeth House, University of Maryland Dinner, Religious Goods Store and more.
Interested in learning more? Call Tara at 240-472-4590 or email [email protected].
Ladies of Charity: To serve, rather than be served, with humility, simplicity, charity.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION How to Become a Catholic or
Complete Your Sacramental Initiation
Welcoming Adults We warmly welcome those who are seeking
to know more about the Catholic faith as well as those who have
made a decision to become Catholic.
Welcoming Teens and Children Christian Initiation of Children
(CIC) and Christian Initiation of Teens (CIT) are for children
(grades 2-6) and teens (grades 7-12) seeking to become
Catholic or who were baptized as Catholics but have little or no
religious education. We also provide preparation for Confirmation
for grades 8-12. We welcome the opportunity to help draw your
child closer to Christ.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Juzwiak Director of Religious Education:
[email protected]; 301-725-3080 x215
ONLINE BULLETIN … Parishioners are reminded that they
can subscribe to receive the bulletin each week through their email.
Visit http://fataonline.com/bulletins/StMaryoftheMills to sign up.
SUPPORT LIFE!
NUN RUN The Little Sisters of the Poor will host their 4th annual Nun Run on September 9 at the Cathedral of
Mary Our Queen (5200 N. Charles Street, Baltimore) with an 8:00am start for the 5K and 1 mile run/walk. Enjoy
music from a DJ, pre-race warm up, live entertainment,
raffles, prizes, awards, refreshments, and lots of fun! Help raise funds for the residents of St. Martin’s Home through
sponsorships and donations. Call 410-744-9367 x126 or visit www.littlesistersofthepoorbaltimore.org for details.
GABRIEL NETWORK 5K Run/Walk Our annual run/walk is Saturday, September 30 at 8:00am at Lake
Elkhorn in Columbia. Proceeds enable our network of
church-based volunteers and staff to save babies’ lives through our crisis pregnancy help line (1-800-ANGEL-OK),
through our maternity homes providing shelter for homeless pregnant women and their newborns, and
through our “Angel Friends” mentor program. For more information or to register, please visit gabrielnetwork.org.
ELIZABETH MINISTRY Are you pregnant or awaiting
the adoption of a child? The Elizabeth Ministry volunteers know how busy the first few weeks after baby’s arrival can
be. We would love to help you out in this time of transition with some homemade meals for you and your family. Do
you enjoy cooking? Have you considered being a volunteer for the Elizabeth Ministry? Help new mothers after the
arrival of a new baby by being a volunteer. For more information or to sign up, please email Sarah Glenn
[email protected] or call the parish office.
FORMULA & DIAPER COLLECTION The last weekend of each month is designated as our collection of formula
and diapers. If you can, please bring any type of formula or diapers, especially in sizes 4-6, to Mass on the last
weekend of each month and place them in the collection bins designated for the parish pantry or deliver them
directly to the parish office. We distribute these items to
mothers in need who also receive groceries from our parish pantry. Call Marsha Raymond at 301-725-3080 for
details. Next Collection: August 26-27.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE FALL CAMPAIGN Join us on
Saturday, September 23, 10:00am-12:00pm for an
AMAZING Kickoff Rally with guest speaker Mr. Ernie Ohloff (Maryland Right to Life, Director). We meet in Grenoble
Hall of St. Hugh Catholic Church, 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD. If you believe life begins at the moment of
conception, and the unborn child deserves the right to life, then we invite you to pray, fast, and educate your
neighbors from September 27 through November 5, 2017. We call this the 40 Days For Life College Park Campaign.
For more information, call Tom Trunk at 240-593-6982 or
visit https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/college-park/.
EMAIL PRAYER REQUEST MINISTRY
Prayer requests or prayers of thanksgiving/praise may
be emailed to the Email Prayer Group of 137 faithful at
[email protected] to have them pray for
your intentions. Blind copies used … you get copy…
confidentiality respected.
St. Mary of the Mills
Christmas Bazaar
November 4, 2017
Christmas Bazaar Planning Meeting – Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00pm Please join us at 7:00 pm in the Breen Room on Tuesday, September 12 for our next meeting! All are welcome to share their ideas, volunteer their gifts and skills, or be assigned a task. This is our church's largest annual fundraiser and an "all hands on deck" event where each parish ministry and group is expected to participate or contribute in some way. Ministry representatives are encouraged to attend. Email [email protected] or call 301-725-3080 ext. 225 to let us know if you will attend or to offer suggestions.
Attention Business Owners: this year we are seeking business sponsorships for various aspects of the Bazaar with levels of support ranging from $50 - $1,000. All business sponsors will be recognized for their support. Please contact us to discuss your involvement.
Wine Donations Needed: The Wine Grab will return for its 3rd year where $10 wins you a bottle of wine and may also win you a gift card! We are now accepting wine donations in anticipation of surpassing 275!
Granny’s Attic! Granny is resting up in anticipation of record sales in the Breen Room. Please start saving your gently used treasures for Granny’s Attic indoor rummage sale. We will take your castoffs (tax deductible!), shine them up, display them, and price them to sell on Bazaar morning. We will take tools, toys, jewelry, household items, knickknacks, books, glassware, collectibles, seasonal decorations, small furniture, and more. All items must fit in a car trunk, so please no large furniture items. We cannot accept any clothing or shoes, mattresses, car seats, cribs, TVs, computers, or printers. Drop offs TBA!
Do you own a business or work for a company that has a product or service of interest to our Bazaar patrons? We are actively seeking donations for the Bazaar. Perhaps you can donate an item, perhaps a gift certificate or gift card, perhaps you wish to make a tax deductible cash donation. We would love to discuss the options with you!
QUILT TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE … We are excited to announce that the Bazaar Quilters have finished this year’s quilt, “Freedom”! Raffle tickets are now being sold at the rectory during office hours and on select Sundays outside of church. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The lucky winner will be drawn at the Bazaar on November 4th.
[email protected] or 301-725-3080 x 225
Register Your Child Now
For Religious Education!!
If you have a child or teen who attends public school or a non-Catholic private school, don’t forget to register for our Parish Religious Education Program.
We provide ongoing religious formation and instruction and sacramental preparation for children in pre-school through grade 8. We also provide instruction for sacramental preparation (Baptism, Confirmation, and/or Communion) for children and teens who have passed the usual age and have not yet received.
Start Dates are Sunday and Monday, September 17-18, 2017. We ask new families and returning families who have not yet registered to please do at your earliest convenience to guarantee your space in a class. We look forward to serving your family!
Registration packets are available for pick-up at the Parish Office or by mail by calling 301-725-3080.
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PARISH MISSIONSTATEMENT:
St. Mary of the Mills Parish is a Catholic Community in solidarity with the Universal Church and centered in Christ Jesus. We are dedicated to spreading the Gospel message through the sacraments and by being authentic images of Christ. Within our diverse, faith-fi lled community we use our gifts to love, support, and serve the Church and God’s children.
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