OLDEST CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN ORIGINAL THIRTEEN COLONIES
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Reverend Robert G. Maro, Administrator
William J. Nickerson, Deacon
21370 Newtowne Neck Road
Leonardtown MD 20650
Telephone: 301-475-9885
Fax: 301-475-5662
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Web: stfrancisxavierchurch.org
Email: [email protected]
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!
Registration forms are in the church vestibule
and on our parish website
St. Francis Xavier Church (Newtowne)
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY
BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST
JUNE 3, 2018
Newtowne Mission from 1640 ! First Chapel Built 1662
Current Church Built 1731
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, [email protected]
BULLETIN ITEMS
Deadline is Friday, one week before Sunday date
Send items to [email protected]
“When you look at the crucifix,
you understand how much
Jesus loved you then.
When you look at the Sacred
Host, you understand how
much Jesus loves you now!”
—St. Teresa of Calcutta
THIS WEEK
LOOKING AHEAD
JUNE COLLECTIONS
JUNE 3: SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY
BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
(CORPUS CHRISTI)
Collection for Father Andrew White School
PARISH MISSION WITH
FR. CHARLES CONNOR June 6: 7PM Holy Hour & Talk
June 7: 7PM Holy Hour & Talk
June 8: 7PM Mass for the
Feast of the Sacred Heart
The original statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
will return to its former place in our main
sanctuary. It is being restored now and will be
re-dedicated and blessed for our church along
with the statue of St. Therese.
Book signing and reception follows Mass in
the Parish Hall
[Please note: No 8am Mass on June 8]
Jun 10 Maintenance Fund
Jun 17 Peter’s Pence: In support of the
work of the Holy Father
June 6, 7, and 8 at 7pm each evening with Fr.
Charles Connor on devotion to the Sacred Heart.
The final night of the mission will be a Mass for
the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Please see
the flyer below (also in the back of the church) for
more details.
JUNE 10: TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Collection for the Maintenance Fund
Allow God to give you grace in abundance and transform your marriage relationship by attending a Worldwide
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Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Weekends on August 3-5, in Hanover, MD, or November 2-4, in Gaithersburg, MD. Go to moments4marriage.org to sign-up or call 301-541-7007. It’s not too early to sign-up! Early registration is highly recommended. For more info visit our website at moments4marriage.org.
JOIN US AS WE REFLECT ON
POPE FRANCIS’S RECENT EXHORTATION
GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE -
“ON THE CALL TO HOLINESS
IN TODAY’S WORLD.”
Visit www.adw.org/holiness for a 30-Day Prayer Journal, Reflection Guide, and a “Beatitude Examination of Conscience.”
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:
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HONOR YOUR FATHER THIS FATHER’S DAY
Place a carnation(s) on the altar in memory of Dad or that special man who played an important role in your life. Envelopes are on the table in the narthex of the church. Place in the collection
basket by June 10. Call Jim Howe, 301-904-9041
NEWS FROM OUR KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS
QUO VADIS CAMP “Where are you going? The Office of Priest Vocation’s annual Quo Vadis Camp for high school-aged young men will be held at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary July 15-18. For four days, high school aged young men who are mature and desire to grow in holiness will have an opportunity for Mass, prayer, and Eucharistic adoration, as well time for recreation, sports, and fraternity. Bus transportation is available. More information is available and registration is open at www.DCpriest.org! Questions? Contact the Office of Priest Vocations, [email protected], 202-636-9020. FIAT CAMP “Let it be done”
For High School Women, rising 9th through 12th Grades, July 27-29, at Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD “Let it be done” was Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel when she was asked to
become the mother of Jesus. Mary was called to live courageously, to give her whole life. Her response changed the world. This July, young women from across the Archdioceses of Washington and Baltimore are invited to be challenged to become fully who they are – to embrace the unique gifts given to them by God and to discover the great dignity of their vocation as a woman. The camp includes prayer, talks, and discussions with religious sisters, games and sports. Fee is $150; sibling discounts & scholarships available. Details and registration at www.quovadisfiat.org.
OVERCOMING POLARIZATION IN A
DIVIDED NATION THROUGH CATHOLIC
SOCIAL THOUGHT
Join the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life for a Public Dialogue this Monday, June 4, at 4pm in Gaston Hall at Georgetown University. Speakers include Cardinal Cupich of Chicago and member of the Vatican Congregation for Bishops, Archbishop Gomez of Los Angeles and Vice President of the USCCB, Helen Alvare of the Scalia Law School of George Mason University, and Sr. Teresa Maya the president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. For more info or to RSVP, email [email protected].
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
For the greater glory of God...
Dear Parish Family,
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus
Christi — the Most Holy Body and Blood of
Christ. This is a good time to remind ourselves of
the outward signs of reverence due to the Most
Blessed Sacrament. We as Catholics believe that
Jesus is truly present — Body, Blood, Soul, and
Divinity — in the Eucharist. Our interior attitude
and exterior actions should reflect that belief.
Upon entering and leaving the church, we
always greet Our Lord in the tabernacle by
genuflecting on one knee. If you are unable to
genuflect, due to illness or disability, then a
reverent bow from the waist is appropriate. The
way we dress for Holy Mass is a sign of respect
for others and for Our Lord, calling for “Our
Sunday Best.” Something to keep in mind as the
warmer summer months allow us to dress
somewhat more casually, but always with good
taste and modesty.
A respectful silence in church allows others to
pray and creates an atmosphere of reverential awe
in the presence of God. This is true not only
before Mass begins but after Mass as well. These
outward signs of reverence toward Our Lord in
the Eucharist show our great love for Him who
loves us beyond measure.
And this week begins our Parish Mission
(Retreat) with Fr. Charles Connor at 7pm each
evening on June 6, June 7, and culminating with a
special Mass for the Feast of the Sacred Heart on
June 8. Immediately following Mass on Friday
there will be a reception and a book signing in the
Parish Hall. I hope to see you there!
Peace and blessings,
Fr. Rob
Saturday – June 2 Sts. Marcellinus and Peter 4pm—Robert B. Rezza!!
Sunday – June 3 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
8am—St. Francis Xavier Parish 11am—Special Intention
Monday – June 4 8am—Deacon Daniel R. Thompson!
Tuesday – No Mass
Wednesday – June 6 St. Norbert
8am—Deacon Oscar Astigarraga
Thursday – June 7 8am—Joseph Francis Long!
Friday – June 8 Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
No 8am Mass 7pm—Deceased Clergy of our parish!!
Saturday – June 9 Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
4pm— Deacon Andrew Clyne
Sunday – June 10 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8am—St. Francis Xavier Parish 11am—Deacon Kevin Fields
For healing: Karen Finch, Jeffrey Mattingly,
Debbie Zeltwanger, Joan Polko, Shirley Nickerson,
Bubby Spalding, Judy Bakewell, Billy Goddard, John
Abell, Julie Broyles, Lillie Rideout, Carolyn Russell
Weiler, and Erin Schaller.
Email [email protected] 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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