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 Friends and Visitors:

Welcome to all who visit us and Our Nation’s Capital this holiday weekend! Hopefully, you can rest and relax from the busy-ness of your daily lives. Unfortunately, we Americans find it difficult to do nothing. Even on our so-called holidays, we schedule ourselves for an array of activity and find that we want to check messages and e-mails frequently. Busy-ness is a way of avoiding intimacy and ultimate reality. When was the last time you sat still and observed ants building an ant hill or birds singing to one another? When was the last time you turned your everyday burdens over to God? So, sit back; place your feet squarely on the ground; rest your hands gently in your lap; and close your eyes. Listen to these words:

“Come to me all you who labor

and are burdened, and I will

give you rest.”

(Matthew 11, 28)

Repeat in your minds over and over again the holy name Jesus. Breathe in and breathe out this awesome name. Don’t speak it out loud! Let all variety of thought and feeling pass through your conscious awareness; but do not hold on to any one thought or feeling. Keep repeating that sacred mantra. Listen again to those words from the gospel. This weekend, in the midst of gatherings and fireworks, we are celebrating 232 years since a declaration that assured us of our God-given right to pursue happiness. What gives us enduring joy? Contemplative prayer promotes awareness. To whom do these words of the prophet Zechariah refer and what was he about to do for us:

“See, your king shall come

to you, a just savior is he,

meek and riding on an ass?”

(Zechariah 9, 9)

Yours in Christ,

Father Bill Foley

For the week of July 6^th – July 12^th

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

Mon.       George H. Savoy

Tues.      Elizabeth E. Windsor, Kathy Salvemini

Wed.       Edward Curtis Family (Living and Deceased)

Thurs.    Helen Hager

Fri.         Agnes Robbins

Sat.         Michael Starr Jr., Mary E. Beall, J. Orem Cross

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

The Deceased,  Kathleen Mitchell and Mary Proctor – For their 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 Dal Dalpra, Victor Size, Andrew Bashore, Mary Pensy, Terry Coates, 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, Barbara Herber, Ida Bond, Raymond Bulvin, Mary Ford, Gloria Belden, Lisa Vallario, David Hobbs, Althea Proctor, 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

Sandra & Anthony Bagley and Family, Ms. Georgia Chiamba & Family, Ms. Alanna Wilkinson-Dennis & Family, Ms. Charlotte Martines and Mr. Darnell Wagstaffe

WE ALSO WELCOME OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED MEMBERS: Sarah Mansfield, Gordon Mansfield and Tessa Sheppard.

SUMMER FAITH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM  Join Fr. White for in-depth study of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans.  Ages 14 and up.  Monday evenings until July 28.  7:30 - 8:45 p.m. at St. Mary’s School on Largo Rd.  (No class on July 7.)

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.

This week at St. Mary of the Assumption

Sunday, July 6, 2008

10:30am Trad. Choir Prac.+ 1:00pm Baptisms+

Monday, July 7, 2008

7:45am Rosary+                   

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

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

6:45–7:15pm Confessions+ 7:30pm Mass+

8:00pm Baptism Class+

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

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

12:00 Noon AA Meeting*                  7:00pm Finance Meeting++

7:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Mtg.*

Thursday, July 10, 2008

7:45am Rosary+                                    12 Noon AA Meeting*

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

Friday, July 11, 2008

7:45am Rosary

Saturday, July 12, 2008

4-5pm Confessions+

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

See front of bulletin for our regular schedule and Please Note from June 16^th through September 2^nd there will be NO noon Mass with the exception of Friday August 15^th the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation.

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

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.

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.

IS YOUR MARRIAGE IN TROUBLE?  If your relationship has grown cold and distant, if you are separated or thinking about separation or divorce, we believe that Retrouvaille (French for Rediscovery and pronounced Re-tro-vi) can help.  Retrouvaille is a Catholic program designed to help hurting couples mend and heal their brokenness.  Our next weekend is September 12-14, 2008.  All calls and inquiries are confidential.  For more information please call 410-647-0350 or 301-648-6764 or you can visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or email TomnCarol@comcast.net.

AREA FOOD BANK & CHRISTIAN SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:  Area churches participate in a food bank that operates out of Trinity Episcopal Church, located across from the 7-11 in the town of Upper Marlboro. You can contribute food only on the first weekend of each month.  Volunteers are needed on the second Friday morning of each month at 8:00a.m. to help pack the food for distribution.  Just show up.  Over 125 bags are packed and distributed each month.  See today’s insert for more details.

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.  Also, if someone is homebound and would like to receive the Sacraments, please call the Rectory.

RCIA  If you know anyone who would like to learn more about the Catholic church;  If you would be willing to join the RCIA team of Fr. Foley, Fr. White, Vernon Griffith, Genna White, Mary Ellen Gwynn and Charlie Long to share the faith with those inquiring;  If you would be willing to serve as a sponsor for someone in the program to walk the journey with them;  Please call the rectory at 301-627-3255.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:  If you would like information regarding our religious education program for students not attending a Catholic school, please call Charlie Long at 301-627-4542 or email at crlong2566@aol.com.

PICTURE DIRECTORY – Once again, St. Mary’s has selected Olan Mills to produce a parish picture directory.  Photo sessions will be available in August and October.  A planning meeting is scheduled for July 11.  More information about scheduling of photo appointments and directory planning will be forthcoming.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL NEWS

SCHOOL OFFICE During the month of July someone will be in the office to take calls Monday through Friday between the hours of 9a.m. – 12p.m.  Please call 301-627-4170.

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.

LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD STUDENTS/FAMILIES…..  A few spaces remain open for the 2008-2009 school year  in grades Pre-K through 2.  Please visit our website www.stmarysum.org to download an application.  If you know of any families searching for a school offering a quality Catholic education, please share the word.

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.

GIANT A+ BONUS BUCKS    Thank you to all who shop at Giant and designated St. Mary’s School to be the recipient of their bonus card rewards. As a result St. Mary’s School has received $3200.00 in funding just from YOU going grocery shopping.

ST. ANTHONY’S BRIDAL is a local non-profit organization which offers free use of wedding dress, veil, slip, bridesmaids gowns, tuxes tablecloths, etc., & other bridal goods. Please see www.stanthonysbridal.com for more information. Brides, donors & volunteers please contact us at SusanAnnSFO@verizon.net or call 240-744-2690.

A DAY RETREAT WITH FR. CLEMENT MACHADO, S.O.L.T. “COME TO ME, ALL YOU WHO LABOR AND ARE BURDENED, AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST.” –Sunday, August 3, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Georgetown Prep School, North Bethesda, Maryland.  Cost $30.00.  Pre-registration is required.  Fr. Machado is based in Rome and is well known on five continents for his apostolic preaching, evangelization, healing and deliverance ministries.  For more information, please call: Vicky at 301-670-1028; Susan 301-926-8335 or email:  vhschneider1@aol.com.

1-800-MASS-TIMES  Don’t forget to visit www.masstimes.org for Mass times and locations around the country while you are on vacation this summer.

LITURGICAL PUBLICATIONS, INC., our publisher will have a sales representative during July for those interested in placing a new ad.  This is your opportunity to secure a space for the new publication year.  To place your ad, please contact the sales person listed on the ad page or our office.  We would like to thank our present advertisers for renewing their ad.  Keep in mind; our advertising sponsors make this publication possible.

HOW DO WE BEGIN STUDYING THEOLOGY: What is the meaning of the Creed which Catholics recite at Sunday Mass?  EPS, which educates Catholics to understand, live and Share their faith will offer the opportunity to begin addressing these questions with This We Believe, a study of the creed and introduction to the study of theology, Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 15, 17, 22 & 24, between 9:30-11:30 a.m.  Rev.  Michael Gallagher will be the instructor.  The course is offered on the campus of Trinity University, 125 Michigan Ave., NE, Washington, DC  Contact Ann Kitterman at 202-884-9030 or kittermana@trinitydc.edu or see web site at www.eps.trinitydc.edu.

"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." - Mt 11:28-30

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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