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ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA
PARISH
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JUNE 5, 2016
Mission Statement
We the people of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Ocean City,
Maryland, want to respond to God’s love for us by doing His will, to
live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to love each other as Jesus
loved us. In this way, He can live, as Risen Lord, in our midst and attract all
people to the Father. As part of the Church, we want to be a “Home and School of
Communion” where, through the celebration and living out the Sacraments, and
various ministries, each member can live in unity as a child of God, building up the
Kingdom of God until Jesus will come again in glory.
MASS SCHEDULE
ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH
SUNDAY 7:00AM
HOLY SAVIOR CHURCH
SUNDAY AT 8:30AM & 10AM
MONDAY – THURSDAY AT 8:30AM
SATURDAY VIGIL AT 5:15PM
CONFESSIONS AT 4:15-5:00PM
BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
(MEMORIAL DAY—SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY VIGIL AT 5:00PM
Dear parishioners and friends, We continue to follow Jesus, learning from Him how to live our Christian life. We now know that we can experience God in our relationships: we must, as baptized, build up “trinitarian” relationships. The passage of the Gospel of Luke, which is part of a wider context that prepares the reader to answer the most important question Jesus asked His disciples - "But who do you say that I am?" The context includes the story of the resuscitation of the son of a widow is preceded by the story of the healing of a centurion's servant, who also "was going to die." The identity of the two main characters, a man and a woman, a pagan and an Israelite, emphasizes the universality of the salvific action of Jesus. Both experience death (or near death) and both experience new life. In the passage of this Sunday, the evangelist describes Jesus in a particular way. The evangelist pays a lot of attentions to the verbs: Jesus sees, says, approaches, touches. Through His eyes we can get a glimpse of the heart of the other characters and understand them. Jesus "sees" the woman, including her mother's pain and acts. He asks the woman not to cry; He comes up and touches the coffin. He speaks commanding the dead to rise and returns it to the woman who becomes a mother again. She welcomes back her son, the young man whose life no longer comes from her, but from the Lord, the Creator. Let’s focus this week on the many ways we can use to love our neighbors, knowing that we can be the eyes of Jesus and that through our love, they too can experience new life.
“He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them. (Rev 21:3)
Did you know? Now you can receive updates without being on any social networks. Check out the new sec-tion on our website! Our dear Fr Kennedy has a special birthday! We are gathering on June 11th in our parish hall to wish him a happy 70th birthday.
Readings for the Week of
June 5, 2016
Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13/Gal 1:11-
19/Lk 7:11-17
Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6/Ps 121:1-8/Mt 5:1-12
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16/Ps 4:2-5, 7-8/Mt 5:13-16
Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39/Ps 16:1-5, 8, 11/Mt 5:17-
19
Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46/Ps 65:10-13/Mt 5:20-26
Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Ps 27:7-9, 13-14/Mt 5:27-
32
Saturday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Ps 98:1-6/Mt 5:33-
37
Next Sunday: 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11/
Gal 2:16, 19-21/Lk 7:36-8:3 or 7:36-50
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The warm weather is finally here and we will be taking advantage of it and some special events in Ocean City to raise funds for our parish by parking cars! We will be doing this the weekend of the Air Show,
June 18th & 19th and the weekend of July 4th. If you are interested in meeting a lot of friendly people and filling every spot, contact the parish office and we will get you signed up!
Yes, the Elves are back in town and are meeting every Wednesday morning after Mass. All are welcome to stop by and join in the fun! They also wanted to let you know that they have begun
accepting Clean, Gently Used Household Items as well as Jewelry and Toys. It is best to bring them by when they are here on Wednesday Mornings as they can help you unload. Please, as in past years, no electrical appliances. Thank you.
Also, we will be mailing out your 50/50 raffle tickets within the next couple of weeks. If you have recently changed your address or do not wish to receive tickets, please notify the parish office.
Paul, a persecutor of the early church, was a most unlikely candidate to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. And yet he came to recognize that through God’s grace he was
called to make the Good News the singular purpose of his life. What has God called you to make the singular purpose of your life? If you want help in figuring out God’s plan for your life, feel free to call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113, [email protected]). Be sure to visit our website: www.cdow.org/vocations!
Join us every Wednesday at 3:00pm as we reflect and share on the upcoming Sunday Gospel through Lectio Divina. This is a wonderful opportunity to help prepare for the upcoming week and also listen to what the
Gospel is telling you. As always, all are welcome.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will not have regular Pantry Hours through the Summer Months, however, if you are in need of emer-gency food, please contact the parish office
at 410-289-0652 and a representative from St. Vincent de Paul will contact you for assistance.
We are having a little reception for Fr. Kennedy on June 11th in our parish hall as he is turning 70. If you are able, please print the little
blurb below as I am sure there are parishioners in your parish that would like to wish him well.
Our Right to Life Committee would like to thank everyone who have returned their baby bottles for of money for the Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center. We just would like to remind everyone that their bottles are due back by Father’s
Day Weekend, June 19th. Thanks again.
Lectors—Proclaimers of the Word Are you looking for a way to become
more involved in our parish? Have you
ever thought about participating in the
Mass as a lector? Presently we are looking for people
who wish to serve God in this ministry, and we would
be pleased to have you join us. If you’ve never done
anything like this, please don’t let that stop you as we
provide training . Our next lector training class will be
held on Monday, June 13 at 6:00 PM in our parish
hall. If you are interested, please call 410-289-0652 or
email office @ stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com . You
will be contacted and your questions answered. We hope to
hear from you!!
Sharing the Gospel Imagine you fell from the jungle gym at the school playground. You would not even need to ask for help. If you were so hurt that you could barely walk or breathe, your teacher would see you and come run-ning. The widow in today's Gospel story did not need to ask Jesus for help. Jesus saw her pain and came running to help her. Jesus sees when you are in pain, too, and he always comes to help you, too. Prayer Jesus, I thank you for raising the widow's son to life. I know that you are with me, too, when I am sad or hurt. Something to Draw Draw a picture of Jesus hugging you when you are sad. Mission for the Week Read Luke 7:11-17 with your family. Think of ways Jesus has helped you through sad times, even if you didn't ask for help. ©2008 - PO Box 510817, New Berlin, WI 53151-0817 1-800-950-9952 x2469 LPiResourceCenter.com
June 4 Saturday Bethany UMC 5:00pm Parishioners Holy Savior 5:15pm Carolyn Hilton
June 5 Sunday St. Mary’s Tom Hipszer 8:30a.m. Martha Poyer 10:00a.m. Patricia & Lugene Cleary
June 6 Monday 8:30a.m. Paul T. Cerniglia
June 7 Tuesday 8:30a.m. Helena M. Niepsey
June 8 Wednesday 8:30a.m. Kevin “K.C.” Colgan June 9 Thursday 8:30a.m. Virginia Burbage Markham
June 10 Friday No Mass June 11 Saturday Bethany UMC Juanita Bennett Holy Savior 5:15pm S.I. of Judy Bohner
June 5 Sunday St. Mary’s Tom Hipszer 8:30a.m. Martha Poyer 10:00a.m. Patricia & Lugene Cleary
If you would like a Sanctuary Candle lit for the week for a special intention or in mem-ory of a loved one, please contact the par-ish office. A donation of $10.00 is appreci-ated. This week’s candle at Holy Savior will be lit for the Scalzo Family. The candle at St. Mary’s will be lit for Special Intentions of Rita Wichlep.
Baptisms are held monthly at Holy Savior Church. Required Baptismal Preparations are held the first Sun-day of each month at 12:30pm.
Registration is required. Please contact Rita Danhardt, Director of Faith Forma-tion for further information, 410-289-7038 or [email protected].
MASS INTENTIONS
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
From the desk of Mark J. Record,
Principal…
We are grateful to the following Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School parents who have agreed to serve and have been elected to the following offices on our Home and School Association Executive Board. Jeannie Rial, President Michelle Parsons, Vice President Saron Hand, Secretary Lisa Mitchell, Treasurer Genna Murphy, Early Childhood Rep Rick Deale, Primary Grade Rep Elizabeth Kilroy, Middle School Rep Pam Houck, Appointed School Rep Kelly Stanislav, Past President May our Lord bless you for your commitment to our School. Beginning on June 13th the school office will observe summer hours. In doing so, our school office will be open each day from 8:30 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The school office will be closed on Fridays. Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is accepting enrollment applications for the 2016-2017 academic year for grades Pre-K 3 through 8th Grade. We offer a learning environment grounded in Catholic values and based on the Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ. If you are interested in more information about the school or would like to schedule a tour, please contact Lisa Edmunds, Director of Admissions at 410-208-1600 or [email protected].
Hi Friends, Well the hopefully the cold wet weather is gone and we are as we should be…hot! I am not
someone who hates the cold …or the hot…I just like it to be where it should be so it is predictable! I couldn’t move to a warm climate, I would honestly miss the change of seasons BUT…as I said…I like it to be how I think it should be…! God says, (shaking his head), “Silly child, it is how it should be!!”
Lord, in my stubbornness help me to learn to say, not my will but yours! Only then will I know true Happiness!!
Have an awesome week, staying cool and in God’s will!! Reet
Yeah….my continuing theme of vacation bible school! We have begun preparations for the Cave Quest, this year’s Vacation Bible School so we have also are accepting any materials you are able to donate!! Think cave… we need Great stuff foam insulation sold at Lowes or Home Depot, brown packaging paper, dollar tree plastic table clothes browns, greens, blues, purples and gray, dollar tree, foam board and poster board, newspaper, craft paper, cardboard boxes paints blues, greens, browns and grays and purples and glitter! If you are able to donate anything we would be extremely grateful!! NEW INFO ~ We are now looking for empty two liter bottles, fluorescent paint and lots of Brown packaging Paper, pool noodles, and Hula hoops! Please visit https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/stmaryvbs2016 to enroll campers or to volunteer We will begin gin building sets on Thursday June 23 . After that date set building will take place every Thursday and Friday! 9 AM to 3 PM
Star of the Sea Religious Article Shoppe ~ Is
stocked with some awesome items for all
sacraments. There is even an excellent selection
of hard to find religious greeting cards If you
can’t find it Ms. Pat will assist in ordering items!
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday—Thursday 9am—3pm Friday 9am –12pm 410-289-0652 1705 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, MD 21842 Website: Stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com Facebook: Saint Mary Ocean City, MD Parish Pay: Automated Giving 1-866-727-4741 x 4 Parishpay.com
Pastor: Rev. Stanislao Esposito [email protected]
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Wil Pinder [email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Donna Santoni [email protected]
Faith Formation: Mrs. Rita Danhardt [email protected] 410-289-7038
Music Director: Mr. Jordan Pantalone [email protected]
Facilities Manager: Mr. Tony Dicken, [email protected]
