ST. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church

14908 Main Street

Upper Marlboro, Maryland  20772

email:  rectory@stmarysum.org

Business Hours for the Rectory 10am - 5pm Monday through Friday

Dear Parish Family:

  The Easter season is now a memory; the special celebrations of the mysteries of the Trinity, the Body and Blood of the Lord, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus have also passed. The liturgy now directs our attention to the day-to-day pursuit of holiness. We resume our journey through Matthew’s gospel with the conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount. We will also be following Paul’s description of righteousness through faith in his Letter to the Romans for the next 15 weeks. The following image from today’s gospel is haunting in as much as it reflects current weather conditions in parts of our country:

“Everyone who listens to these

words of mine and acts on

them will be like a wise man

who built his house on rock.”

(Matthew 7, 24)

  Some months ago, parishioners were given the opportunity to list what they perceived to be blessings and needs. The leadership here at St. Mary’s spent two Saturdays reflecting upon our shared ministry in this community based upon the results of this survey. This weekend the fruits of these discussions are being presented after all the Masses. Dr. Susan Timoney, formerly of the EPS program and now with the Archdiocese, will facilitate these presentations. As you know, various building projects have been recommended. I will report on these plans and on our financial needs at the end of the summer. It is essential, however, to keep in mind that any building we do must flow from our ministry needs.

“Not everyone who says to me

‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the

kingdom of heaven, but only

the one who does the will

of my Father in heaven.”

(Matthew 7, 21)

Yours in Christ,

Father Bill Foley

"Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock." - Mt 7:24-25

BULLETIN DEADLINE:  The deadline for having notices published in the coming week’s Bulletin is Monday, 12 noon

PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE 301-627-3255 and let us know when prayers are needed for the sick or when a name can be removed.

LOST AND FOUND: Please check the lost and found box for any items you may have lost. Items not claimed by June 15^th will be donated.

For the week of June 1^st – June 7^th

                Sun.        James, Roy Butler, People of the Parish, Sally Adkins

                Mon.       Mary Trexler, Connie Harris

                Tues.      Cecil Robbins, Michael L. Starr Jr., Elmer A. Moran

                Wed.       George H. Savoy, George Wyvill

                Thurs.    Alice Wells, James L. Windsor

                Fri.         Joseph Wedge, Louis C. Beall, 8^th Grade Graduates

                Sat.         Lawrence A. Windsor, Mary H. Savoy, Dorothy Johnson (SI)

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

The Deceased – Suzanne Robinson - For her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.  Amen.

The Sick – Your prayers are asked for Dorothy Johnson, Alice Hawley, Evelyn Fritz,  Dina Hoffman, Lavon Curtis, Robin Wyvill,  Donna Seger, Angela Ryan, Samuel Smith, Linda Wyvill Hobbs, Mary E. McGettigan, Walter J. Allen, Mary E. Smith, Agnes Barnett,  Deidre Desmon, Sean and Marleen Moran, John Thomas, Gail Blake, Ruth Davidson, George Jenkins, Reggie Evans Jr., Joseph Hawley, Dixie Bowie, Mary Windsor, Maurie Stephens, Sonny DeCesaris, Dorethea Jarvis, Jeremiah Seger, David Gwynn, Dal Dalpra, Barbara Herber, Ida Bond, Raymond Bulvin, Mary Ford, Gloria Belden, Lisa Vallario, David Hobbs, Althea Proctor, Mary Proctor, Quinten Isom, Thomas Hawley, Jennifer Ryan, William Roberts, Alma Wyvill Warren, Sylvia Tickles, Dick Filesky, Martin Oberman, Cassidy O’Connell, Paul K. Martin, Deloras Newman, Anthony Santa Croce, Mary Davey, Bill Huttenloch, Marie Ridgely, Tray Wallace, Elsie Purnell, Monica Piazza Russell, Robert Wilhite, Marion Watkins, Jack Wyvill, Betty J. Rawlings, Atherine Pinkney, Beatrice Jones, Hilda A. Diggs, Pearline Diggs, Maria A. Newman, Margaret Hager & Josephine Robinson

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

Robert & Kimberly Cutter & family, Margaret & Charles Higgs, Tenita Hurley, Francis Kajumo, Sean & Jerlande Kitt & family, Mary Obrebski & Family and Ken & Cynthia Taferi & family.

WE ALSO WELCOME OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED MEMBERS: Samiana Edna Koroma and Michelle Elizabeth Horton

1^ST  FRIDAY AND 1^ST  SATURDAY

Friday of this week is the 1^st Friday of the month; devotions to the Sacred Heart will follow the Masses on Friday.  You can say the prayers at home if you can’t get to Church.

Saturday is the 1^st Saturday.  The Fatima devotions will be said before the 8 a.m. Mass, starting about 7:30.

HOSPITALITY This weekend is the 1^st weekend of the month.  There will be our monthly hospitality coffee after each Mass.  Please join us for good food and great conversation.  Any questions, concerns or offers of assistance, call Ellen Storey 301-627-5664.

“BARN” YARDSALE:  On Saturday, June 7^th from 8am – 2pm at Our Lady of Mattaponi Retreat Center, located at 11000 Mattaponi Road, Upper Marlboro, Md. There will be a large selection of house wares, kitchen wares, furniture, electronics, books and more.  For more information call Dawn Woods on 301-952-9074

ALTAR FLOWERS Two vases of flowers for $50.  If you wish to donate in memory of a deceased loved one or on a special occasion, we will note the donor and intention in the bulletin.  Call Linda Trott to arrange this 301-627-3255.

This week at St. Mary of the Assumption

Sunday, June 1, 2008

10:30am Traditional Choir Prac.+          Food Bank+

1:00pm Baptisms+                                 Hospitality after all Masses*

Monday, June 2, 2008

7:45am Rosary+                                   

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

7:45am Rosary +                                   12:00Noon AA Meeting*

6:45–7:15pm Confessions+ 7:30pm Mass+

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

7:45am Rosary +                                   8:30am-9:00pm Adoration+

12:00 Noon AA Meeting*                  Adoration for Vocations

Thursday, June 5, 2008

7:45am Rosary+                                    12 Noon AA Meeting*

7:10pm Early Bird Bingo** 7:25pm Bingo**  

Friday, June 6, 2008 – First Friday

7:45am Rosary+                                    12:30pm School Dismissal**

No Extended Day Care**                   8^th Grade Luncheon**

7:00pm  8^th Grade Graduation+

Saturday, June 7, 2008 – First Saturday

9:00am Liturgy Meeting*                    4-5pm Confessions+

Locations: +Church, ++Rectory,*Hall, **School

**Please Note – This week’s events are in addition to regular Mass Schedules.  See front of bulletin for dates and times.

WEDNESDAY ADORATION 

“Could you not watch one hour with me?”  This is what Christ asked His apostles some 2000 years ago.  He asks the same question of you and me today:  Eucharistic Adoration is here every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.*Adoration on the first Wednesday of the month will be offered for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life & for our priests Fr. Foley & Fr. White.

SCHOOL NEWS: After 100+ years (collectively) of Service to Catholic Education, Sr. Myra Gilbart, Mr. Charles Long, Mrs. Joyce DelBorrello and Mrs. Catherine DeVaughn will be leaving us. Sr. Myra is going on sabbatical with plans of returning to St. Mary’s.  Mr. Long is scaling back his school duties to refocus his energy on parish duties as he continues to serve as St. Mary’s Director of Religious Education.  Mrs. DelBorrello and Mrs. DeVaughn are officially retiring and are looking forward to a well-deserved retirement.  It’s not possible to fully show our gratitude, but let’s begin by thanking them for their generosity and commitment.

ST. MARY’S PRE-KINDERGARTEN:  There are openings for our 4 year old, full day program.  Children enjoy daily math, language arts, science and religion lessons.  There is time for creative play, music & technology exploration.  If interested please contact Steve Showalter @ 301-627-4170.

SUMMER ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM:  June 23^rd to July 11^th, 2008 – No School July 4^th, 2008    Readiness for Kindergarten and First Grade.  Enrichment for Grades 1 through 8.  Phonics – Reading – English – Math (including Pre-Algebra & Algebra) – Creative Writing for 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grades.  For more information contact the school at 301-627-6383 or visit the website at www.stmarysum.org

8th GRADE GRADUATION

Our congratulations and very best wishes to the 8^th grade graduates, who will receive their diplomas at the 7:00 p.m. Mass on Friday.  It is always a bit sad after 8 and 9 years in many cases to see them leave us, but they have studied hard and earned the right to advance on to the next level of education.  Our prayers and hopes for much success go with them.  I am sure they will never forget St. Mary’s and the teachers who got them a fine start in the world. Let me also extend best wishes to the students from the Parish who attend other schools and who are graduating at this time from various levels of scholastic endeavor.  Congratulations to all of you.  May God’s blessings be with you in everything you do.

FOOD BANK COLLECTION will be this weekend to help the needy in our Upper Marlboro area.  Please be generous

BINGO every Thursday evening at the School.  Early bird games begin at 7:10, regular games at 7:25.  As always, the Jackpot is worth $1,000 within the progressive number

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