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:

  Today we are presented with the image of the Old Testament patriarch Abraham. St. Paul used him as an exemplar of faith:

“He believed, hoping against

hope, that he would become

‘the father of many nations…”

(Romans 4, 18)

The basis of this hope was a promise, not something owed to him. God seems to delight in choosing the most unlikely candidates for proclaiming the message of mercy and the true nature of grace. I wonder what the hated tax collector, Matthew, must have felt when Jesus said to him: “Follow me!” (Matthew 9, 9)

  Our world today is really not all that different from the world of the prophets of old. We, too, are longing for a reason for hope; yet, at the same time, we are critical of those very institutions that have been entrusted with proclaiming that message. Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, reminded us this year in his encyclical letter, Spe Salvi, that

“This great hope can only

be God, who encompasses

the whole of reality and who

can bestow upon us what we,

by ourselves, cannot attain.”

(#31)

The very fact, however, that we long for this reality is a reminder that

“His Kingdom is not an

imaginary hereafter, situated

in a future that will never

arrive; his Kingdom is

present wherever he is

loved and wherever his

love reaches us.”

(#31)

The Holy Father suggests three settings for learning and practicing hope: prayer, suffering, and judgment. Each provides a different appreciation for the prophet’s words:

“For it is love that I desire,

not sacrifice, and knowledge

of God rather than holocausts.”

(Hosea 6, 6)

Yours in Christ,

Father Bill Foley

Tour Guides Needed! We are planning a journey that will take us from September to Easter and beyond.  It is commonly called a Journey in Faith or also the RCIA Program.  Some of the inquiries will be children and some will be adults and they all need our help. The cost is about 1½ hours per week, a little extra prayer and willingness to let the Lord work through you.  The rewards in this life will be the thanks you receive from those who make the journey, seeing the faces of those who are initiated at the Easter Vigil and the knowledge that you too have followed Christ’s command to “Go, teach all nations”. If you feel this call, please contact the Rectory at 301-627-3255, Vernon Griffith 301-627-2177 or Charlie Long 301-627-4542.

For the week of June 8^th – June 14^th

Sun.        People of the Parish, James Roy Butler, Connie Harris

Mon.       Mary Trexler, James L. Windsor

Tues.      J. Orem Cross, Oden L. Beall, Albert Wyvill

Wed.       David E. Brown & Family, Lawrence A. Windsor

Thurs.    Beatrice Wyvill, George H. Savoy

Fri.         John Cusack, Alice Wells, Margaret DeVaughn

Sat.         John F. Wedge, Helen D. Windsor, Ida Jones

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

The Deceased – Dorothy Johnson (Mother of Deacon Tyrone Johnson) & Amabile Berti - For their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.Amen.

The Sick – Your prayers are asked for Deacon Ed Brink, Alice Hawley, Evelyn Fritz,  Dina Hoffman, Lavon Curtis, Robin Wyvill,  Donna Seger, Angela Ryan, 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, 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

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.

PLEASE NOTE  There will be no Noon Masses beginning June 16^th.  They will resume following Labor Day on Tuesday, September 2^nd Thank you in advance for your understanding.

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

SUMMER FAITH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM  Join Fr. White for in-depth study of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans and Pope Paul VI’s encyclical Humanae Vitae.  Ages 14 and up.  Monday evenings, June 9 - July 28.  7:30 - 8:45 p.m. at St. Mary’s School on Largo Rd.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY  Fr. White will lead a parish pilgrimage to visit the holy sites of Assisi and Rome this fall, November 15-22.  Space is still available.  Open to all parishioners, family members, and friends.  $1,999 if deposit is paid by Aug. 7.  See Fr. White for a brochure.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY NEWS

The Archdiocese of Washington has a new web site with Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) information and activities, found at http://www.svdpwashdc.com/.  It is currently announcing a national walkathon to help raise funds for the poor, to take place on September 27, 2008 throughout the U.S.  Our local site is Rosecroft Raceway.  The goal is to raise $100,000 locally, with funds able to be designated to your parish conference when you sign-up.  If you can sign-up on-line by JUNE 10, your team members will receive a team T-shirt to proudly wear on that day!  Just go to the web site and click on Events.  More information on this worthwhile event will be forthcoming.

This week at St. Mary of the Assumption

Sunday, June 8, 2008

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

11:00am Sodality Meeting*                    6-8pm Teen Club*

Monday, June 9, 2008

7:45am Rosary+                                    7:30pm K of C Meeting**

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

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

6:45–7:15pm Confessions+ 7:30pm Healing Mass+

8:00pm Baptism Class+                       8:00pm Gospel Choir Practice

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

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

12:00 Noon AA Meeting*                  12:30pm School Dismissal**

Thursday, June 12, 2008

7:45am Rosary+                                    12 Noon AA Meeting*

12:30pm School Dismissal                  7:10pm Early Bird Bingo**

7:25pm Bingo**                                   7:30pm Pastoral Council Mtg**

Friday, June 13, 2008

7:45am Rosary+                                    8:45am Mass**

11:00am School Dismissal** No ECD – Last day of School

Saturday, June 14, 2008

4-5pm Confessions+

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

 See front of bulletin for our regular schedule.

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.

Flowers this week are in honor of

St. Mary of the Assumption 8^th grade Graduates

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL NEWS

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.  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

Mrs. Joyce Delborrello and Mrs. Cathy DeVaughn  We want to recognize them in a special way at the final school Mass on June 13^th for their many years of commitment to St. Mary’s.  If you would like to write them a note of appreciation, we will be sure they get it.

2007-2008 Teacher of the Year:  Mrs. Mary Boyce

Teachers noted: "Mrs. Boyce instills in her students a love of music, a love which is always centered upon Christ. Mary gently encourages a shy student, firmly guides a strong-willed student, graciously inspires a quiet student, and always loves all students.”. Congratulations Mrs. Boyce!

100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:  The Ladies Auxiliary #21, Knights of Saint John International will celebrate "100 Years of Women Walking With God" at St. Mary of the Assumption Church on Sunday, June 15th  The celebration will begin with Mass at 11:30 a.m., Most Reverend Martin D. Holley, Archdiocese of Washington, Celebrant, followed by lunch at 1:30 p.m., Marlboro Country Club.  Keynote Speaker:  Honorable Camille Exum, PG County Council Member.  Join us for this momentous event.  Lunch tickets $35.00. Contact Mary Hooper 301-894-0362 or Cheryl Hooper 301-537-9523.

 

TEEN CLUB NEWS

June 8 - Meeting 6-8 - All graduated 8th graders are invited.

LIGHT WEIGH  Are you tired of constantly struggling with your weight? Tired of following diets like they were religions? Consider giving God a chance to touch your heart, your life and your eating.  A new 12 week round of meetings begins on June 11 at 7pm.  Call Karen White at 410-741-9031 to find out about The Light Weigh Bible Study and video series, and how this program has been a blessing to others.

GIFT SHOP  For a limited time, all books over $5 in the gift shop are 15% off the sticker price, with the exception of Bibles and missals. Stop by and peruse the new catechisms and supplements and the new Father's Day selections.  Lots of titles would make great summer beach or poolside reading.  New Bibles are on order and should arrive shortly.

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

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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