Welcome to our new parishioners and visitors!

Be sure to introduce yourself to our pastor after Mass. Registration forms are available in the gathering area

of the Church, at the Parish Office, and on our website.

Founded in Colonial Catholic History in 1640 Canonically Established in 1830

13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735-4564

301-292-0527 (Parish office) ~ 301-292-8786 (fax)

301-292-2522 (School office) ~ 301-292-2534 (fax) Church E-Mail Address: parish@stmaryspiscataway.org

Church Internet Address: http://www.saintmaryspiscataway.net

Facebook Address: http://www.facebook.com/StMarysPiscataway

Pastor’s E-Mail Address: pastor@stmaryspiscataway.org

School E-Mail Address: school@stmaryspiscataway.org

School Internet Address: http://www.stmaryspiscataway.org

Weekend Masses

Saturday ~ 4:00 p.m., Main Church

Sunday ~ 8:00 a.m., Our Lady’s Chapel

9:30 a.m., & 12:00 p.m., Main Church

Weekday Masses

Monday through Friday; ~ 8:15 a.m.

Holy Day Masses

Please refer to the bulletin prior to the Holy Day for the schedule.

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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN —Infants: Newborn children of at least one Catholic parent should be baptized as Catholics shortly after their birth. Parishioners with newborns should complete a Baptismal preparation form (available online or hard copy) and call Fr. Baer at the Parish Office to schedule a preparation class. Baptisms typically do not take place in Lent. —Children younger than 7: are baptized “as infants.” See above. —Children 7 and older: if unbaptized, these typically receive Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the annual Easter Vigil, after preparation. Contact Miss Annelle Holk at the Parish Office to arrange preparations (301) 292-0527 #104.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Saturday ~ 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. in the Church, or by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY For a valid marriage, no matter who he or she marries, a Catholic must marry in the Catholic Church before a Priest or Deacon and at least two witnesses, unless he or she receives a dispensation from the Church. The bride or groom must be a parishioner of St. Mary’s. Call Fr. Baer at least 6 months in advance to arrange monthly preparation classes. As a Catholic Church, we are bound to observe the Rite of Marriage as prescribed in the Roman Ritual, and to observe additional diocesan and parish policies. Weddings are typically done on Saturdays, starting no later than 1:00 p.m., in either the Main Church or Our Lady’s Chapel. Weddings typically do not take place in Lent. Musical arrangements must be made with our Music Director, Dr. Eran Lupu at (301) 292-0527 #106.

FUNERALS If a Vigil service for the deceased is desired, please arrange for a viewing or wake at the funeral home of your choice. A priest or deacon will gladly come to the funeral home and celebrate the Vigil Service. There are no viewings or wakes in the Main Church or Our Lady’s Chapel at St. Mary’s. To prepare a Funeral Mass in either the Main Church or Our Lady’s Chapel, please call the Parish Office [(301) 292-0527] in order to arrange an appointment with a priest. As a Catholic Church, we are bound to observe the Order of Christian Funerals as prescribed in the Roman Ritual, and to observe additional parish policies. For burial arrangements in our parish cemetery, please call the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Catholic Cemeteries at (301) 932-1766. A representative will meet with you at our Parish Office.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Required for unbaptized adults who wish to become Catholic. Non-Catholic Christians who wish to be received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church, baptized Catholics who wish to receive Confirmation and/or Eucharist, as well as any other inquirers are welcome. Sessions are on Mondays at 7:00 p.m., in the Parish Conference Room, starting in September. Call Fr. Baer to discuss your situation.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) All parish families’ children in grades K-8 who do not attend Catholic school should enroll in this program. Weekly classes begin in September on Sundays from 10:45 a.m.—11:50 a.m.. Please call Miss Annelle Holk at (301) 292-0527 #104 to register.

HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE SICK To arrange for a home “Communion call’ contact the Parish Office.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION WEEKLY TIMES We are always in need of more adorers to make a “Holy Hour” before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady’s Chapel. Contact Anne Marie Ramsey (301) 351-0751, to “sign-up” for an hour within the following times: Tuesday ~ 8:00 a.m. Mass to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday ~ 8:00 a.m. Mass to 9:00 p.m. Thursday ~ 8:00 a.m. Mass to 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet, 6:30 p.m.

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Around the Parish

St. Mary’s Choir—Do you enjoy singing? St. Mary’s Liturgical Choir is looking for new choristers to sing at the 12 noon Mass on Sundays. No previous musical experience is necessary, only a love of singing (in tune) and praising God in song. Singing is praying to God twice!

Contact Eran Lupu at: eranlupu @icloud.com

You Shop. Amazon Gives—AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support St. Mary’s Church and School, while shopping for special Gifts. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price (0.5%) to us.

To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com. Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donation. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.

It is so easy! You use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you’ll need to search for “St Mary’s Catholic Church” (be sure you type it in just that way and make sure you’re selecting the St. Mary’s in Clinton, MD) for us to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. They will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com/ch/52-0681710 will result in a donation. Thank you for your support!

2018 Diocesan 2nd Collection (Archdiocese of Washington)

May 13 Catholic Relief Services

Nina says—Please, visit St. Mary’s Church of Piscataway Facebook page at : http://www.facebook.com/StMarysPiscataway “WOOF, WOOF, ARF, ARF!”

Parish School of Religion continues —Sunday, April 29! PSR occurs Sundays from

10:45 to 11:50 a.m., in the Classrooms. . Next PSR: Sunday, May 6. No PSR for First Communicants! Confirmation with Most Reverend Roy Campbell: Thursday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m., (Main Church) {Candidates arrive at 6:30 p.m. with freshly pressed gowns!} First Holy Communion and May Crowning: Sunday, May 6, at 12 noon Mass (Main Church) For your convenience, the PSR schedule can be found on our Webpage: http://www.saintmaryspiscataway.net The pathway to the form is: More>>Religious Education While the children are in class, the parents are meeting in the School Library for the Bible Timeline Study with Marty Carts. This Sunday’s topic (April 29): Divided Kingdom-Part 1 1 Kings 12-22, 2 Kings 1-17 (Discussion) Next Sunday’s topic (May 6): Divided Kingdom-Part 1 1 Kings 12-22, 2 Kings 1-17 (Video Presentation)

Please contact Miss Annelle Holk for more information.

St. Mary’s Piscataway Parish School of Religion (PSR)

5th Sunday Rosary Program—The Knights of Columbus will support a rosary, led by brother Knight Bob Ryan, Sunday, April 29, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The Knights will provide the

pamphlet, “A Guide to Praying the Rosary” as well as free rosaries to those who do not have one. Please join the Knights of Columbus in this devotion. Questions? Contact Chad Gerstman at (301) 705-8835 or chad.gerstman@gmail.com.

Catholic Relief Services—carries out the commitment assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. They are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as they act to: Promote Human Development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and, Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world. As part of the universal mission of the Catholic Church, they work with local, national and international Catholic institutions and structures, as well as other organizations, to assist people on the basis of need, not creed, race or nationality.

St. Mary’s School of Piscataway

All School Mass—Friday, May 4, at 8:15 a.m., (Main Church)

School: Early Dismissal—Friday, May 4, at 12 noon Staff and Faculty Retreat—Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No School that day!

Pamphlets—There are some fantastic pamphlets for you to take home and read. You can find them in our pamphlet rack on the right-hand-side of the Main Church Baptistry when looking toward the Sanctuary. papapapa

The First Annual International Festival—Sunday, April 22, 2018, after the 12 noon Mass, in the Parish Hall. The Festival is currently being organized and the

committee is seeking anyone interested in participating and representing their nationality. You can show-off your nationality with food, dance, entertainment, stories and presentations, etc. Please contact Lulu Hester-Alexander at (301) 922-4917 for information on how to participate and to answer any questions.

2018 Annual Jubilarian Mass—The annual Jubilarian Celebration of Marriage honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45. 50, and 51+ years will be held on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., at the Basilica of the National Shrine

of the Immaculate Conception. Cardinal Donald Wuerl will reside at the Mass. The following couples (years married) will be recognized &/or attending: Horace and Mary Bender Johnson (62), Charlotte and Marcel Vigneault (62), Deacon George and Dr. Joyce Ames (60), Charles and Carol Swanick (60), Harry and Vickie Burton (57), James and Karen Macaluso (55), Louis and Elsa Pedri (40), Denis and Judy Manion (50), and Joseph and Leslie True (30). We congratulate you! Our prayers and best wishes go with you!

NEW! Inside your May contribution mailer you have received a Capital Campaign envelope. Everyone who receives envelopes has the capability of contributing once a month. For those who have pledged, just use the envelopes that fit in with your frequency of pay-

ment. For everyone else, just use this envelope as you would any other envelope. This contribution goes to the Capital Campaign only. Please note that this is a different fund from the Maintenance Fund so do not use the Maintenance envelopes for the Capital Campaign and vice-versa. Call the Parish Office (301) 292-0527 for any questions or for more information about the Capital Campaign. Thank you!

APRIL 29, 2018 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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The goal of our life of prayer is to increase our awareness that Jesus lives with us always. Prayer is more than a dialogue with God; prayer is a lifting of our minds and hearts to God so that God might dwell and act within us and through us. The pinnacle of our life of prayer is our communion with Jesus in the Eucharist. Through this sacrament, we receive Jesus himself, and he remains with us. Our life of prayer and our union with Jesus will lead us to fruitful service to others. Place a plant in your gathering space. Invite everyone to look at the plant, noting the connection between the plant and its leaves. Talk about the integral connection between the plant and its leaves. Talk about the integral connection between all the parts of a healthy plant. Introduce today’s Gospel by saying that Jesus talked about this relationship to his disciples using this metaphor. Read today’s Gospel, John 15:1-8. Talk about the ways in which we are invited to relate to Jesus as his disciples today—prayer, Scripture, the Eucharist, and so on. When we do these things, Jesus promises to remain with us and to lead us to serve others well. Pray together that you will continue to be attentive and open to Jesus as he works in our lives today.

Act of Faith O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I

believe these and all the truths which the holy Catholic Church teaches, because you have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.

Amen. Act of Hope

O my God, relying on your infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.

Amen. Act of Love

O my God, I love you above all things with my whole heart and soul, because you are all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me and I ask pardon of

those whom I have injured. Amen.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER | APRIL 29, 2018

The names listed next to a specific Mass indicate an act of love for a living or deceased member of a family or a friend. If you would like to schedule a Mass for a specific date, or intention, please contact Michèle Fulk, in the parish office at (301) 292-0527, or parish@stmaryspiscataway.org.

Mass intentions are filled on a first come, first served, basis.

Please note: The Mass Intention applies, whether or not it is announced at Mass.

Customary Donation: Mass Intention–$10 per Mass.

SANCTUARY LIGHT: For the week of Sunday, April 29, to Saturday, May 5, 2018 The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in the Main Church for the intentions of all Unborn Babies.. The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in Our Lady’s Chapel for the intentions of all of our Doctors, Nurses and Technicians. ADORATION CANDELABRA: For the week of Sunday, April 29, to Saturday, May 5, 2018 The Left-side Candelabra will burn this week in the Our Lady’s Chapel for the for the intentions of all persecuted Christians. The Right-side Candelabra will burn this week in Our Lady’s Chapel for World Peace. Customary Donation: Sanctuary Light or Adoration Candelabra–$10 per Week MEMORIAL FLOWERS: No Memorial Flowers during the Easter Season. We have our beautiful Easter Flowers!

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Chantelle & Baby Addison, Mary Allen, David Antroinen, Brian Ashby, Catherine Beck, Don Benedict, Brendamarie Smith-Bottorf, Fr. Michael Bryant, Harry Burton, Paul Carter, Jr., Tom Casey, Peter Catama, Connor Croghan, Lois Cuozzo, Scot Cuozzo, Nancy Custer, Nancy Cyr, Darlene Davis, Dawn DeChance, Shari Deeb, Julieta Diamante, Anju Diggs, John Diggs, Joseph Dirocco, Mary Ann Estes, Brice Ewing, Justin Faulkner, Anita and Joe Foley, Theresa Fox, Bill Gates, Amy Gray, Cathy Gwiazda, Mable Henson, Carol Hickey, Mario Hilario, Margaret Hornsby, Normita Ijadunola, Soddye Johnson, Carol Kapitan, Enid King, Steliana Kruer, Helen LaCapria, Jerry Laguilles, Jr., Victor Lee, Betty & Ray Lepesquer, Frank Loeffler, Jr., Felis Luña, Judy Manion, Ruth Mararac, Michelle Maresch, Steve Maresch, Diane Miles, Janet Miller, Joseph Murphy, Mary Parker, Carmelita Penaflor, Corrine Prebble, Walter Raley II, Eddie Randall, Shanda Reecks, Virginia Robey, Marco Rodriguez, Heather Rosales, Carolyn Rowe, James Rudasill, Greg Scheirer, Athena Shearard, Leanette Marie Schiliro, Grace Schlosser, Veronica Shourdes, Joseph Sienkiewicz, Eva Sikora, Eric Simon, Priscilla Simms, Katherine Smith, Shirley Smith, Lorraine Thompson, Randy Thompson, Thelma Tilman, James Conrad Townes, Dr. Suresh Verghese, Gil Vigneault, Marcel Vigneault, Rena Walzel, Marilyn Warke, Paul Watson, Margaret White, Samuel Willett, Marie C. Williams, Elizabeth Windsor, Joyce Windsor, and Mildred Windsor. Names will remain on the above prayer list for at least 60 days.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD: Elizabeth Allison, Sabina Amper, Fred Amthor, Xavier Aragona, Magdalena & Evaristo Armijo, Lenore Asercion, Ramon Atal, Margaret Baden, Esther Baraquio, Martha Barbour, Mackenzie Rose Beach, Eleanora Frances Parker Beswick, Irving “Bill” Blandford, Alfred Carter, Cierra Marie Bijou, William “Bill” Burns, Anthony Cabotaje, Leonora Canlas, Vonnie Carts-Powell, Sharon Chadwick, Anthony Cirillo, Anthony Claggett, Kathryn Cook, Thomas Copp, Sr., Manuel de Jesus Cortez, Linda Gilbert Coulby, Don Cuozzo, Dolly Creighton, Phillip Cyr, Stephen Jay “Steve” Dudzik, John Dyer, Robert Fisher, Patrick Quinton DeFreitas, Christine Delcoco, John Denison, Gerald DeVeau, Steve Duca, Brenda Escano, Royce Estep, Dcn Rick Fisher, Karen Fitch, Marie Gizele Fleurival, Conrado Florez, Jr., Harold Frank, Florence Frazier, George Garner, Bud Giannetti, William Gill, Christopher Hart, Emiliano R. Hilario, Natividad Hilario, Rowena Hinds, Thomas E. Jones, Susan Jordan, Terence Kane, Terry Kane, Linda Kearney, Camelia Khoury, Cecilia P. Lancaster, Thomas Lancaster, Elizabeth Lewis-Davis, George Lewis, Martha Lewis, Florante Magali, Robert Maxwell, Shirley A. Maxwell, Peter Melvin, Ofelia Mena, Olga Mercado, Edgar Middleton, Anton Miller, John Michael Miller, Ed Mudd, Cynthia Musgrove, Chris Navarra, Marjorie O’Neill, Arturo Padama, Monina Palma, Marilyn Panke, Mary Pender, George Petchel, Dorothy Plater, Alejandra Portugal, Gina Powell, Leona Proctor, Ronald Proctor, Wilma Proctor, Lina Ruiz, Guillermo Sanchez, Dale Thomas Schilling, Dan Schoettelkotte, Patricia Ann Seaquist, Elvyra Sheehan, Ursula Shows, Paul W. Simms, Frances Skotnicki, Bernice Smith, Joanna Smith, Audrey Somerville, Thomas Stansbury, Harry J. Stokes, Sr., Keith Swann, Susan Tabion, John Taylor, Lorna Taylor, Mark Taylor, Maurice Thomas, Timothy Tierney, Frances Tilch, Dorothy Tyler, Nora Voglezon, Emma Louise Washington, Mary Beatrice Washington, Thomas Bernard Washington, Charles “Charlie” White, Mary E. White, Howard Whittington, Mary Willett, Linda Windsor, Julia Claire Young, & Mary Young.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY: PFC Eric Bean, U S Army; Lt. Jg. Laura Carts, U S Coast Guard; Staff Sargant Brandon Fournier, USAF; and Capt. Stephen Voglezon, US Army. Please contact us if you have relatives in the military serving overseas.

Current Week’s Mass Schedule

Monday, April 30 St. Pius V

8:15 a.m. Deceased Members of the Chicoine

& Trahan Families (+)

Tuesday, May 1 St. Joseph the Worker

8:15 a.m. Thomas J. Rigby (+)

Wednesday, May 2 St. Athanasius

8:15 a.m. Shanta Martin

Thursday, May 3 St. Philip & St. James

8:15 a.m. Victor Lee (+)

7:00 p.m. Our Confirmandi

Friday, May 4 Easter Weekday

8:15 a.m. Genieva Beltran

Next Weekend’s Mass Schedule

Saturday, May 5 Vigil

4:00 p.m. Bernie Gallego (+)

Sunday, May 6 6th Sunday of Easter

8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory (+)

9:30 a.m. The Parishioners of St. Mary’s

Piscataway

12:00 p.m. First Holy Communicants

Parish Week Events:

Sunday, April 29

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

5th Sunday Rosary—after 9:30 a.m. Mass, (Main Church) +++++++++++++++++++++

Parish School of Religion (PSR)—10:45 a.m., (Classrooms)

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The Bible Timeline—10:45 a.m. (Library)

Monday, April 30

Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (Our Lady’s Chapel) +++++++++++++++++++++

Food Pantry for Workers—8:00 a.m. to 12 noon +++++++++++++++++++++

Capital Campaign Maintenance Meeting—7:00 p.m., (Parish Conference Room)

Tuesday, May 1

Morning Mass—8:15 a.m. (Our Lady’s Chapel) +++++++++++++++++++++

Food Pantry for Patrons—8:00 a.m. to 12 noon +++++++++++++++++++++

Adoration after Mass—9:00 p.m. (Reposition), (Our Lady’s Chapel)

Wednesday, May 2

Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (Our Lady’s Chapel) +++++++++++++++++++++

Adoration after Mass—9:00 p.m. (Reposition), (Our Lady’s Chapel)

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Bible Sharing—7:00 p.m., (Parish Conference Room)

Thursday, May 3

Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (Our Lady’s Chapel) +++++++++++++++++++++

Adoration after Mass—7:00 p.m. (Divine Mercy/Benediction), (Our Lady’s Chapel)

+++++++++++++++++++++

Confirmation with the Most Reverend Roy Campbell—7:00 p.m., (Main Church)

First Friday, May 4

All School Mass—8:15 a.m., (Main Church) +++++++++++++++++++++

School: Early Dismissal—12 noon +++++++++++++++++++++

Bishop Barron’s Pivotal Players—7:00 p.m., (Parish Hall)

Saturday, May 5

Spring Soccer Games—9:00 to 12 noon, (School Fields) +++++++++++++++++++++

Confessions—3:00 p.m., (Main Church) +++++++++++++++++++++

Vigil Mass—4:00 p.m., (Main Church)

Sunday, May 5

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sodality Sunday—after 9:30 a.m. Mass, (Main Church) +++++++++++++++++++++

Parish School of Religion (PSR)—10:45 a.m., (Classrooms) No PSR for the 2nd Grade

+++++++++++++++++++++

The Bible Timeline—10:45 a.m. (Library) +++++++++++++++++++++

First Holy Communion—12 noon Mass (Main Church) The May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary following the

12 noon Mass