St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Church 22800 Washington Street PO Box 310 Rectory (301) 4758064 Fax (301) 4758762 NEW PARISHIONERS St. Aloysius extends a warm welcome to all who are joining us for prayer, worship, or instrucon. If you are new to the area or returning home to the Church, we invite you to register and make St. Aloysius your parish. Registraon forms can be obtained at the church, on our website, or by calling the rectory. FIND A SMALL GROUP Find Small Group Faith Formaon opportunies in our area for both adults and high school teens by vising www.connectstmarys.com. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)...RCIA is the process of welcoming new members to the Catholic Church. It is intended for adults who have never been bapzed or for adults who have been bapzed Chrisan and now wish to pracce the faith in the Catholic tradion. It is an ongoing process of formaon, catechesis and liturgical rites. Anyone interested is asked to call the rectory to discuss the process. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents are asked to call the parish office to register for the Bapsmal Preparaon Meeng and for the bapsm of their child. Parents are expected to be parcipang members of the parish. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples seeking to be married in the Church are to make arrangements with the pastor six months to one year in advance of their intended wedding date, in order to allow me for marriage preparaon. At least one of the engaged should be a registered and praccing member of the parish. ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Sick is for the spiritual comfort, strength and healing of the ill. If there is a need for the sacrament in your family or household, please contact the rectory as soon as possible. FATHER ANDREW WHITE SCHOOL PreK8th Grade. If interested, please contact Mrs. Helen Bowles in the school office Monday through Friday 8:00am 3:00pm, 3014759795 for space availability. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PreK8th Grade, 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM, during the school year. To register please contact Leonard Wathen at the Rectory or visit the parish website. September 16, 2018 TwentyFourth Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: Sunday: Daily: SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 5:00 pm HOLY DAY MASSES: 8:00 am and 11:00 am 12:15 pm Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am Wednesday & Friday 7:30 am Saturday As Announced inside the Bullen. FIRST FRIDAYS: (September through June) Masses at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. Exposion and Adoraon of the Blessed Sacrament from 10:00 am ll 6:45 pm followed by Benedicon. Confessions from 6:00 6:30 pm. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Thursday: Saturday: 11:3012 Noon 3:304:30 pm STAFF Pastor..Rev. David W. Beaubien, ext. 14 Deacon...Deacon Joe Vavrus Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper....Denise Becher, ext.10 Receponist/Bullen Editor...Lauren Carney, ext.11 Religious Educaon/Youth Ministry...Leonard Wathen, ext.16 Maintenance..Wally Bowles Principal, Father Andrew White School.. Heather Francisco Secretary, FAW School...Helen Bowles RECTORY HOURS: MondayThursday 8 am4 pm Friday 9 am3 pm www.saintaloysiuschurch.org www.facebook.com/staloysius20650 www.twier.com/staloysius20650
ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA CATHOLIC CHURCH, LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND Scripture Corner YOU ARE THE MESSIAH Jesus has reached a critical point in his ministry. The early period was marked by working miracles and teaching. But there were early misunderstandings and even threats: The Pharisees went out and immediately took counsel with the Herodians against him to put him to death. (Mark 3: 6) In the second half of his work to establish the Kingdom of God, Jesus will concentrate on his mission. In today s Gospel (Mark 8: 27 35) Jesus poses an important question: Who do people say that I am? (vs. 27) The disciples mention John the Baptist, Elijah or one of the prophets. Then Christ asks, But who do you say that I am? (vs. 29) Peter here as often is the spokesperson for the disciples. He replies to Jesus, You are the Messiah. (vs. 29) Already in the Old Testament the Messiah was important, beginning with King David. Messiah, Christ and the Anointed One all have the same meaning. Unfortunately many people, including his followers, are envisioning a royal person, politically triumphant. Our Lord immediately corrects that misunderstanding: He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and rise after three days. (vs. 31) Our Lord is connecting his ministry with the Suffering Servant of the Old Testament: I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who tore out my beard. My face I did not hide from insults and spitting. (Isaiah 50: 6) Later, Christ will be even more explicit about his role as the Suffering Servant: For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many [all]. (Mark 10: 45) Pope Francis has promoted a servant Church by recalling his namesake: Saint Francis shows us just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society, and interior peace. (Laudato Si n. 10) Peter rebukes Jesus for predicting suffering. Jesus response is, Get behind me, Satan. You are not thinking as God does, but as human beings do. (vs. 33) In the second part of his Gospel, Mark will often cite the Suffering Servant passages from Isaiah. Our Lord will challenge each of his followers to deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. (vs. 34) ~Msgr. Ralph J. Kuehner PRAYER & WORSHIP MASS INTENTIONS this WEEK Tuesday, Sept. 18: 12:15 pm Donna Hammett (L) Wednesday, Sept. 19: St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr 8:30 am Robert Lee, Peggy, & Jimmy Miles Thursday, Sept. 20: Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, & Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, & Companions, Martyrs 12:15 pm Liberato Caday Friday, Sept. 21: St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist 8:30 am Tom Connelly Saturday, Sept. 22: 7:30 am Meta Wilt 5:00 pm Eloise Harris Sunday, Sept. 23: 8:00 am Steven Fenwick 11:00 am Pro populo 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER the Sick and Homebound in our Community: John Barnett, Walter M. Bowman, Judy Brown, Timothy Butler, Agnes Craston, Teresa Cusic, Charles Davis Sr., Irene Dixon, Frances Duke, Jan Esler, George Guy, Warren Guy, Jr., Howard Hensley, John Holly, Deb Johnson, Paula Kidwell, Mary Catherine Kohut, Juliann Leginze, Max Long, George Nelson, Margaret Nelson, Jermaine Perry, Claudia Queen, Cindy Sally, Kim Simmons, Mary Agnes Stewart, Steven Tomaszeski, Richard & Sally Tomkinson, Nena Underwood, Michael Utzig, Stephanie Vallandingham THE LITANY OF PRAYERS FOR PRIESTS will be recited every Tuesday after the 12:15 pm daily Mass. Please plan to stay for a few minutes after Mass to pray for our priests. THE PATRIOTIC ROSARY is recited on Wednesdays after the 8:30 am Mass. Come and pray with Mother Mary, Patron Saint of the Americas; our country needs our prayers. Please join us. Questions call Gerda at 301-475- 0009 or 860-558-6476. SEASON OF HEALING is an invitation for all parishes and parishioners in the archdiocese to come together in prayer, to give voice to the pain and suffering of the survivors of clergy sexual abuse, while also recognizing the pain and wound of the whole church. This six-week Season will use each Friday as a time when, as a Church, we can be united in prayer. Please consider practicing meatless Fridays with your family as a significant gesture of penance.
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME EVANGELIZATION & PARISH LIFE Volunteer & change a life at the St. Mary's County Fair, September 20-23. Each year the Catholic parishes of St. Mary s County have a unique opportunity to spread the Good News of Christ and our Catholic Faith at the County Fair. You have been called. Would you prayerfully consider volunteering for a 2-hour shift at the Catholic Evangelization booth? You do not need to be a television evangelist or a Catholic theologian to inspire others to know Christ. You can make a difference. If interested, please see the following link on St. Aloysius' home page to sign up or contact us at http://www.saintaloysiuschurch.org/countyfair/. 177 PROJECT - NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 This Fall, the 177 Project is partnering with 22 different artists to bring an evening of Eucharistic Adoration and music to every single diocese in the United States and Saint Aloysius Church is representing the Archdiocese of Washington! On September 23rd, Adoration Artists will be at Saint Aloysius and we want you to join us. Doors open at 6:30pm Tickets to the evening are completely free and can be picked up after Mass, in the church office or by visiting the 177project.com link below. Also, we are asking for YOUR Prayer Intentions that can be prayed for during these events. You can submit your prayer intentions on the 177project.com link also. Can t wait to see you there! https://www.the177project.com/new-events/09-23- washington?rq=washington%20dc Are you interested in learning more about Jesus and the Catholic Church? Are you thinking about becoming a member of St. Aloysius Church? Join Deacon Joe Vavrus and Leonard Wathen for an informal 30-minute meet and greet on Wednesday, September 26 at 6:30 PM to have some of your questions answered, enjoy light refreshments, and discuss a passage of Scripture. We will meet at the rectory. For more information, contact Leonard Wathen. Invite a friend! KALNASY CONCERT SERIES The Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir presents its annual concert titled In the Precious Name of Jesus! on Sunday, October 14th, at St. Aloysius Church at 3:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. For questions about the choir, please see Dionne and Redmond Saul. VOCATIONS CROSS Let us invoke the intercession of St. Junípero Serra for priestly and religious vocations and pray this week with Catherine Stewart, who has the Vocations Cross! CROSS GENERATION INVITATION Calling all 4 th through 12 th graders: Come join the Cross Generation Youth Choir! As a new year begins, rehearsals will begin soon, and we need you to come and make a joyful noise unto the Lord! The Cross Generation Youth Choir an exceptional opportunity for St. Aloysius youth to participate actively in their faith in a rewarding and meaningful way. The choir will begin by holding a general information meeting this Sunday, September 16 th, following the 11:00 am Mass. We will cover rehearsal and Mass service schedules, general group guidelines, and answer any questions. Interested students and parents are encouraged to attend so that they can complete registration with the choir leadership. Rehearsals will begin prior to mass on September 23 rd, at 10:00 am in the music area of the church. For questions or more information, please contact Jason Forth at jason.m.forth@gmail.com or 315-380-8264. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday. FELLOWSHIP IN FAITH is returning with a new series in October! Why do we suffer so much in this life? What is the purpose and meaning of our trials? How can we find hope and healing amidst our sorrow? Dr. Bob Schuchts, renowned Family Therapist and founder of the JPII Healing Center, seeks to answer these difficult questions in a new 4- part series called Real Suffering: Finding Hope and Healing in the Trials of Life. Sundays October 28, November 4, 11, & 18, 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Father Andrew White School. EMHC & LECTOR WORKSHOPS The Archdiocese of Washington is holding workshops for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) and Lectors. These workshops will instruct candidates on how to serve effectively as an EMHC in the parish setting as well as when taking Holy Communion to the sick and shutins. Lectors will be instructed on how to be effective proclaimers of the Word in a liturgical setting. A $5 registration fee can be paid at the door. Please RSVP by emailing liturgy@adw.org and also contact Father David at the rectory if planning to attend. Dates and times for workshops are as follows: Workshop for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) Saturday, October 6, from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm at Jesus the Divine Word, Huntingtown, and Saturday, October 27, from 9:00 am 12:00 pm at St. Peter, Waldorf Workshop for Lectors Saturday, October 6, from 9:30 am 12:30 pm at Jesus the Divine Word, Huntingtown, and Saturday, October 27, from 1:00 pm 4:00 pm at St. Peter, Waldorf
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 RELIGIOUS ED & YOUTH MINISTRY Family of Faith 2018-19 begins this Sunday, September 16. Registration for children age 4 to Grade 8 is now open online on our parish website. Our Family of Faith program is in need of adult and teen volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Leonard Wathen. BACK FROM THE DEAD - This October, St. Aloysius Church Youth Ministry is planning to host an evangelizing cemetery walk called Back from the Dead, and young actors are needed! There will be a planning meeting on Tuesday, September 18th at 7:00 pm at the rectory for anyone who is interested in volunteering. STEWARDSHIP SHARING OUR TREASURE Weekly Offertory Contributions September 8/9, 2018 1st Collection 2nd Collection: Catholic University Offertory Basket: $ 4,349.00 Offertory Basket: $ 611.75 Direct Debit: $ 1,411.00 Direct Debit: $ 432.00 Total: $ 5,760.00 Total: $ 1,043.75 2ND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND will be for the Archdiocesan Assessment. PATRON OF THE WEEK: Law Offices of Daniel J. Guenther. If in need please remember to patronize our bulletin sponsors. FATHER ANDREW WHITE SCHOOL Father Andrew White School Crusader Connections Thank you St. Aloysius! As a supporting parish of our school, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for all that you do for our students at Father Andrew White (FAW) School. Your prayers and gifts of time, talent, and treasure mean so much. May God bless you always! FAW Spirit Night at Ledo's Pizza: Join other parishioners for dinner at Ledo s this Tuesday, Sept. 18th. When you mention "FAW," Ledo s will donate 20% of the sale to our parish school! This offer goes from 4pm 8pm and includes sit down or carry out service. Thank you for your support! RESPECT LIFE WORD OF LIFE: Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person s heart; we simply need to follow where he leads. ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY 11th ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK The St. Vincent de Paul Society will host its Eleventh Annual Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, September 29 th at 9 AM (RAIN OR SHINE) at Father Andrew White, S.J. School. The Walk will begin at Father Andrew White School and the course will take walkers through the streets of Historic Leonardtown. There will be a post walk brunch, live music, a silent auction, face painting and balloons for children and door prizes. There is no registration fee, but walkers are encouraged to collect pledges or donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. You can preregister now at www.fopwalk.org. Same day registration begins at 7:30 AM. Many of our neighbors struggle to make ends meet. All funds raised locally will be used to assist those in need in our community. The work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is the Gospel message in action: I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was naked, I was sick, I was in prison and you cared. This year, the Walk is dedicated in the memory of Ella Neal. For further information, contact Patty Belanger at 301-904- 7990 or Joan Goyco at 240-256-5792. Walk on September 29 th, you can make a difference. YOU, A VINCENTIAN? If you would like to learn more about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, please join us for Ozanam Orientation on Saturday, September 22, at Jesus the Divine Word 885 Cox Rd., Huntingtown, MD 20639, in Doran Hall. The day begins with Mass at 9:00 and will conclude at 3:00 PM. A $10 donation is requested. Please RSVP by September 14 to Alice Garvey at redalice2006@gmail.com. Please call Teresa if you d like more information or have questions, SVdP, St. Aloysius 301-481-2942. COMMUNITY SUNDAY MORNING APOLOGETICS The first topic: Primer on Sex Abuse Scandal: what we know, what we think we know, and what we don t know. Classes will be held at St. George s Catholic Church in Valley Lee, every other Sunday from 9:30-10:45am starting on Sunday, September 16th, led by Ken Scheiber, faculty member at St. Mary s Ryken. DIVORCED OR SEPARATED? Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park is pleased to announce At the Well. The Surviving Divorce twelve-week program will start Thursday, September 20 - December 13, from 7:30-9:00 pm at IHM. To register, email atthewell@ihmrcc.org with your name, phone number and email address, or contact Amy Miller at 912-663-7588.
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