St. Francis Xavier Church (Newtowne) THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST MAY 20, 2018 Newtowne Mission from 1640 First Chapel Built 1662 Current Church Built 1731 OLDEST CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ORIGINAL THIRTEEN COLONIES Reverend Robert G. Maro, Administrator sfxparishmd@gmail.com William J. Nickerson, Deacon 21370 Newtowne Neck Road Leonardtown MD 20650 Telephone: 301-475-9885 Fax: 301-475-5662 Web: stfrancisxavierchurch.org Email: gertiethomas@outlook.com WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! Registration forms are in the church vestibule and on our parish website SUNDAY MASSES Saturday 4pm (Anticipated), Sunday 8am and 11am DAILY MASSES Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am HOLY DAY MASSES As announced in the bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3:15-3:45pm and by appointment FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION Following the 8am Mass until 5pm BAPTISMS: By appointment with Father MARRIAGES: Make arrangements with your Pastor at least six months in advance; call the Rectory RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Email Paula McLeod, paula.mcleod@gmail.com BULLETIN ITEMS Deadline is Friday, one week before Sunday date Send items to sfx1640bulletin@gmail.com
THIS WEEK MAY 20 :THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST *Collection for Church Maintenance THERE WILL BE NO DAILY MASS THIS WEEK MAY 24: MANOR HOUSE MEETING 7pm in the Church Hall All parishioners are invited For more information, contact Lynn Delahay, 240-925-6485, ldelahay@hotmail.com or George Matisick, 301-475-9698, gcmatisick@gmail.com MAY 26: HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR AT THE MANOR HOUSE LOOKING AHEAD MAY 27: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 28: MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY JUNE 6: 7 PM Holy Hour & Talk June 7: 7 PM Holy Hour & Talk June 8: 7 PM Mass for the Feast of the Sacred Heart DON T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 81ST ANNUAL MARYLAND HOUSE AND GARDEN PILGRIMAGE TOUR, MAY 26, 2018, 10AM-5PM. This popular and highly regarded event features our beautiful church and historic Manor House, plus the Newtowne area, including several nearby locations (visit mhgp.org/saint-mary-s-county-2018 for a complete list). Newtowne Manor House is the St. Mary s County Garden Club (SMCGC) special project; all proceeds will benefit The Manor House Restoration Fund. Details and advance ticket sales at mhgp.org. Tickets are $35 online, $40 at the door (cash or check only at door). JUNE COLLECTIONS Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did. Jun 3 Jun 10 Jun 24 FAW School Maintenance Fund Peter s Pence Collection for the works of the Holy Father - St. Maximilian Kolbe
Blessings on our young people who received the Sacrament on May 16! Haley Ashton Jayden Berry Abigail Cosgrove Campbell Earhart Claire Geary Rebecca Haggard Ty Jubeck Lauren McLaughlin Nicolas Stearns Niamh Storch Thomas White Caeden Wirth
We extend a warm welcome our summer seminarian, Conor Hardy, who will be part of our parish family for eight weeks. MEMORIAL DAY AT CATHOLIC CEMETERIES A person who sees things as they truly are and sympathizes with pain and sorrow is capable of touching life s depths and finding authentic happiness... He or she is consoled, not by the world but by Jesus. Pope Francis in Gaudete et Exsultate On Memorial Day, come gather in loving memory of family, friends, and fellow citizens who have given their lives for our freedom. Knowing how to mourn with others: that is holiness, says the Pope. Join us for a Sunday Spring Breakfast Sunday, May 20, 2018 St. Francis Xavier Church Hall 8:30 to 12:30 Special outdoor Memorial Day Masses will be held at 10am on Monday, May 28 on the sacred grounds of the Catholic cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington, including St. Mary s Queen of Peace Cemetery, 38888 Dr. Johnson Road, Mechanicsville, 301-475-5005. NEWTOWNE MANOR HOUSE RESTORATION Donations to: St. Francis Xavier Church 21370 Newtowne Neck Road Leonardtown MD 20650 Memo line: Manor House Restoration For more information: Lynn Delahay, 204-925-6485 George Matisick, 301-475-9698 Newtownemanorhouse@gmail.com Regular and Blue Berry Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, or Biscuit with Sausage Gravy, Coffee, & Juice Free Will Donation Benefit Pastoral Counseling Center
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam For the greater glory of God... Dear Parish Family, I'm very happy to announce that Fr. Charles Connor will be preaching a Parish Mission for us for three days leading up to the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 6-8th. There will be a special Mass on June 8th for the feast of the Sacred Heart when the statues of St. Therese of Liseux and the Sacred Heart will be re-dedicated and blessed for their permanent place in our main sanctuary. Please mark your calendars and see details below. Peace and blessings, Fr. Rob Saturday May 19 4pm Our Confirmation Class Sunday May 20 Solemnity of Pentecost 8am St. Francis Xavier Parish 11am Our Seminarians Monday No Mass Tuesday No Mass Wednesday No Mass Thursday No Mass Friday No Mass Saturday May 26 St. Philip Neri 4pm Theresia Emmy Sunday May 27 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 8am St. Francis Xavier Parish 11 am George B. Matisick+ For healing: Karen Finch, Jeffrey Mattingly, Debbie Zeltwanger, Joan Polko, Shirley Nickerson, Bubby Spalding, Judy Bakewell, John Abell, Julie Broyles, Lillie Rideout, Carolyn Russell Weiler, and Erin Schaller. Email sfxmdparish@gmail.com and let us join in prayer for one another. If you are seriously ill or preparing for a surgery, call the Parish Office to arrange for the sacrament of anointing.
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