St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church

October 15 - 16 , 2016

BAPTISMS in English for infants and young children take place onthe 4th Sunday of each month at 3:00 pm. A preparation class forparents and godparents is held the 3rd Monday of each month at7:30pm in the school. Parents must contact one of the parish priestsprior to attending the class to set the date for their child’s baptism.Unbaptized children in first grade and above should enroll in theChildren’s Catechumenate ( Religious E d u c a t i o n O f f i c e ).Parents wanting thei r child's baptism in Spanish must contact theDominican Sisters of Fatima through the Parish Office for classand baptism on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month.

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ST. MARTIN OF TOURS CHURCH OCTOBER 15-16, 2016

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Ex 17:8-13; 2Tim 3:14-4:2; Lk 18: 1-8) -

Not so long ago, we had the Olympics. I was so impressed to see the enthusiasm, the determination, the stamina on these athletes competing with one goal in mind: to win. To achieve this, even just to compete, doesn’t require physical fitness only but all of a person’s determination. These young men and women had their own setbacks and gratifications, struggles and achievements, frustration and encouragement, personal trials and endurance. I believe that as Christians we’ve gone through the same moments either when we’ve struggled with our faith or when we’ve felt the Lord’s healing. At the Olympics these heroes had been working hard for a long time. The one thing in common among them was: Persistence. It’s not an easy task to persevere. In today’s readings, we hear the same: Persistence. Whether it’s Moses who kept his hands up praying so God saves his people from the enemy or in St. Paul to Timotheus encouraging to be persistent at all times, or the relentless widow in the parable who kept coming to the judge crying out for justice. But also, I want to point out another kind of persistence that is very subtle – the indolence depicted by the judge who neither feared God nor respected human life. Precisely, the same kind of persistence shown today by “liberal judges or progressive people” who act in defiance to God under the so fake called social justice and human rights. For Christians persistence is never to give up in our faith. It’s to hold fast and refuse to grow weary. It’s to live according to the Gospel. St. Paul got it right: “Man must

remain faithful to the Lord; to what we’ve learned and

believed so that one who belongs to God may be competent,

equipped for every good work.” Our journey on earth is an Olympiad. We must persist in the Lord and go for the gold. All are invited but we must endure and hold fast. What’s the best training program to achieve this? Jesus said: it is necessary to pray always without becoming weary – not to

lose heart. We lose heart in prayer because we can easily get disturbed. Even the disciples couldn’t pray for an hour. The devil always tries to take us away from God by distracting us. One way to pursue a rich and rewarding life of prayer is by devoting a time in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, talking to the Lord in silence. And so the Lord will give us a more resilient and generous heart not so much physically — but spiritually. A strong heart that can withstand discouragement, endure disappointment and prayers that seem to go unanswered, and hardships that sometimes can be difficult to bear. That heart won’t stop if it’s full of faith. And so it will return to God, again and again, in gratitude and in hope, persistent in prayer. Prayer is about transformation and it all begins in the heart. We need to remain firm in the faith as faith and prayer go hand in hand. St. Augustine said: “Faith causes

prayer to grow, and when prayer grows our faith is

strengthened” (Sermon, 115). Yours in Christ, Deacon Mauricio O. Rivas

COMMITTED ADORERS ARE NEEDED For the following days and hours: Sunday: 3:00-4:00 pm and 5:00-6:00 pm - Monday: 10:00-11:00 am, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, 8:00-9:00 pm -Tuesday: 7:00-8:00 pm, 8:00-9:00 pm, 9:00-10:00 pm - Wednesday: 12:00-1:00 pm, 1:00-2:00 pm, 3:00-4:00 pm, 4:00-5:00 pm, 5:00-6:00 pm, 7:00-8:00 pm

Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm, 2:00-3:00 pm Friday: 7:00-8:00 pm, 8:00-9:00 pm Saturday: 7:00-8:00 pm If you are willing to commit to attending Eucharistic Adoration during any of these times, please sign up on the sheets by the doors of the Church or in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. You may also contact Marion Strishock (English) at marionstrishock1@verizon.net or Isolda Riveralainez at isoldar@comcast.net.

October 17 -October 22, 2016

Monday 6:30am Vincenzo Fulco (D) 9:00am Jorge H. Diaz (D) Tuesday 6:30am Gilbert Woodberry (D) 9:00am Joseph Szymusiak (D) (Spanish) 7:00pm Luis Arango (SI) Wednesday 6:30am Jeannett N’Guessan Kouadro (D) 9:00am Anne Connors (SI) Thursday 6:30am William Paul Morris (D) 9:00am Patrick and Katherine Burke (D) (Spanish) 7:00pm Susan Montoya (SI) Friday 6:30am Kalvin Duarte (D) 9:00am Paul Baltay (D) Saturday 9:00am Brian McDermott (D) HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR October 2016 - Universal: – Journalists- That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics. –Evangelization – World Mission Day – That World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it.

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 (150C) 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

2 Corinthians 5:19

Cesar Mendivil, Mai-Ahi, Kathryn Boycheck, Carol Breneman, Maria Corazon

Hamoy, Christian Cohen, Cesar Ricardo, Cynthia Francisconi, Mark Lima, Francisco Llosa, Shirley Moldiz, Amor Gregorio, Mariela Irene, Elena Antezana Tom Horton, Robert Conway, Emmanuel Lopez, Brian Burstein, James Woods, Josie Chelberg, Angela Khan-Glears, The Khan Family, Dolores and John Pompurra Mary Le, Lou Wiot, Donna Nygaard, Doris Jakubczak, Pat Boswell, Chris La Placa, Patricia Culbert, Elizabeth Allen, Frank Stellar, Rae Ottenberg, Mary Hartman, Bob Perrelli, John Roddy, Carmen Menacho Isabel Cardona, Myriam Gonzalez, Dirk Degeer, John Marchetti, Luisa Claux, Alexis Rolando, Susana Lia, Tatiana Vassallo, Theresa Smith, Hilda Forestieri, Matilda Sheriff, , The Gifford Family, Paula O’Leary, Ines Gubler, Michael Riley, Ana Marta Mayorga, , Maureen Alexander, Haley Bradford, Bill McIntosh, Christopher Vita, Nelly Abarca, Martha Cahir, Jim Pennywell.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sign your child up for Religious Education classes-. Registrations are available in the Church, Parish office, Religious Education Office from Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm.and on the website. Sign up now! PARENT MEETING - Our Pastor Monsignor Brennan has invited all families, from Religious Education to a brief talk and prayer on Tuesday October 18, we will meet in the Church at 6:00pm. CALL TO CATECHISTS -We are still in need for assistants for Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings from 6:00pm – 7:15pm. Please consider giving of your time and talent to help the families of our parish. CONFIRMATION RETREAT - All 8th grade students preparing for Confirmation, in the English Speaking program, will have their mandatory retreat on Saturday November 12 from 9:00 am – 2:00pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, in Derwood. WELCOMING MASS - The confirmation candidates welcoming Mass will be held on Sunday, November 13, at the 12:00am Mass in the Church for the students of the Religious Education from Tuesday and Wednesday and the students of the St Martin School. THANKSGIVING - There will be no Religious Education classes * November 22, 23. Classes will resume on Tuesday November 29. Lord’s Table- Please remember all 7th grade students and above are invited to help serve at the Lord’s Table, Church

Basement, the 3rd

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Monday of every month,

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OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education Office in open Monday-Thursday 9:30:00am - 5:00pm. ST. MARTIN’S MINISTRY FAIR- will take place on the weekend of November 5 and 6 after Mass in the Church Hall. We would like to encourage the Groups that are looking for people to join their ministries to prepare a presentation for the Fair. All parishioners are encouraged to consider their God – given talents to find a ministry at St. Martin’s where God is calling you to serve. YOUTH GROUP NEWS- The St. Martins Youth Ministry is looking for committed young adults and adults (parents welcomed) who want to serve the teenagers to become chaperones for this upcoming year. - Adults Virtus Certified or willing to be trained to attend Friday night youth nights. Opportunities include, leading small group sessions, being on retreats with teens, and t -Adults that would like to contribute to donating meals for Friday youth nights. If this is something you or someone you know would like to do, please contact Josh at the youth ministry office 301-990-8303 stmartintoursyouth@gmail.com ELECTRONIC BACKGROUND CHECK - If you have significant contact with children, you are required to have an electronic background check. This will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 4pm to 6pm in the School Library. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, CALL 301-977-9028. ATTENTION ST. MARTIN’S VOLUNTEERS-All volunteers who supervise or work with children MUST WEAR THEIR BADGE on St. Martin’s Premises and at St. Martin’s sponsored event off campus. Badges are issued to individuals who have completed the Archdiocese of Washington Child Protection Program. Failure to wear your badge may prohibit your entrance into the building. Any questions or concerns contact Pat Dorney 301-977-9028 or dorneymp@aol.com.

Offertory Report October 8-9, 2016 Budgeted Offertory: $24,519.00 Offertory: $16,776.53 Faith Direct: $ 5,546.00

Total: $22,322.53 Balance: ($ 2, 196,47) Note - Faith Direct amount is a weekly average of the total Monthly Offertory amount received from Faith Direct.

With the arrival of autumn, we would like to invite you to join Faith Direct, our parish's electronic eGiving program by enrolling today visiting www.faithdirect.net and using our church code MD126, or picking up an enrollment form from the Parish Office to get started

FAITH FORMATION WOMEN OF PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY- We are loving women who knit/crochet prayer shawls for people who are experiencing physical or emotional difficulties in their life. New members are very welcome, experience in knitting/ crochet is not necessary. We will be happy to teach all. Please join us on Mondays 6:30pm in the teachers’ lounge at St. Martins School. Contact Doreen at 301-926-0958 for more information or if you need a Prayer Shawl for a loved one. WOMEN OF PRAYER - We invite all women of the Parish ages 18 and above to join us for a morning of reflection with a light breakfast, our guest speaker, and an intercessory prayer, held in our Church Hall after the 9 a.m. Mass. Our next meetings will be Oct. 15 in the Church Hall combined with the Ministers’ Day of Reflection. Br. Leonard Konopka will lead us on "How great the

mercies of the Lord, His forgiveness of those who return to

Him." Sirach 17:24 . On Nov. 19 Diane Salem will talk about The Flame of Love Prayer Cenacle Introduction. Opening prayer begins at 10:15 followed by our speaker, Q+A, and intercessory prayer closing by noon. Please join us and bring a friend! For more information, please visit our website at www.thewomenofprayer.org.\ For more information, please visit our website at: www.thewomenofprayer.org . MEN OF EMMAUS – We are studying Part 3 of the CCC, Life in Christ. The format is reading and discussing the catechism. Meetings are every Saturday, 7:30am - 8:45, in the Church Hall. For more information go to www.menofemmaus.org or contact Patrick Burke, pipb53@aol.com. THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A CATHOLIC OR INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Do you know someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic? Invite them to attend our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) classes for adults on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. in the Church Hall at St. Martin’s. These weekly sessions are intended for unbaptized adults and baptized adults of other Christian denominations who wish to become Catholic, and for adult Catholics who have not received first Holy Communion or Confirmation. Please call Leslie Collica (301) 785-1806 for more information. All those seeking are welcome. ALTAR FLOWERS Each weekend flowers are placed in front of the Altar. We would like to give you the opportunity to remember your loved ones by memorializing these flowers. The name of the memorialized person or family will be placed in the bulletin on that weekend. Altar flowers are $120.00 each weekend. For more information, please contact the Parish Office CHRISTIAN MEDITATION- This prayer is rooted in the spiritual tradition of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, mystics, and teachings by Father John Main OSB. No experience necessary. To learn more, email Andrzej Zwaniecki at azwaniecki@hotmail.com (or call 301-869-9392) or Rich McKay at Richard.mckay8@gmail.com (or call 301-802-2175.). BIBLE STUDIES - There are two parish English bible studies. The Tuesday group (7:00-9:00 pm) is delving into

the Book of Revelation. The Saturday group (10:00 am-12:00 pm) is studying the Women of the Old Testament. New members are welcome to join. Both meet in the Parish Office. Contact Dennis Galvin: 301-977-1648 or agnes.galvin@gmail.com. CONTRACTOR NEEDED - St. Martin's is soliciting bids for drywall and painting work to be done in the St. Martin's Food Pantry. Contractors must be licensed, bonded and provide a certificate of insurance. If your firm is interested in bidding on the work, please leave your company name and phone number with the Parish Office. All contractors will be contacted in October to submit bids.

SCOUTING FOR FOOD - November 5 – 13 - Help Cub Scout Pack 926 and Boy Scout Troop 926 collect food for the pantry. Every year, the Scouts at St. Martins distribute plastic bags to parishioners after the masses. Then one week later, they return to collect the bags filled with nonperishable food items. This year bag distributions are on November 5 and 6, and collections on November 12 and 13.

SOCIAL CONCERNS

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY -- In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples to pray always without becoming weary. Indeed our prayer must always be an expression of our love for God, our family, our world, and especially for the suffering

poor. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul envelope, please say a special prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them. THE PANTRY – With your help, we provided food to 211 families in the week ending 3 October. Thank you for all your help to your neighbors in need! Distribution categories in chronic short supply: Similac baby formula (blue label), baby food #1, and disposable diapers numbers 4, 5 and 6. Also in short supply: EVERYTHING (as usual for early Fall!) All of the following are needed for our regular food distribution: canned soup, pasta sauce, pasta, canned vegetables, canned tuna, canned beans, boxed macaroni & cheese, dried potatoes, dried rice, dried beans, canned fruit, dried soup/ramen, unsweetened breakfast cereal, peanut butter & jelly, cookies and crackers, powdered milk, potatoes, apples, oranges, personal hygiene products and paper products, Numbers 1 and 2 baby food, and baby formula (please, no larger than one pound package to facilitate distribution), and disposable diapers especially sizes 4, 5 and 6. The list above gives items we need for the weekly food distribution. Donations at times include a much wider variety of items, however. Please note items which we do not distribute: non-commercial packaged or home-canned items (unless the source is well known to us); dented cans; opened items; alcoholic beverages; prescription or over-the-counter medicines; “non-perishable” food past its expiration date (although we can pass on not-too-far expired items to other programs that can use them); Insect sprays

and poisons, Pet food – any turning up in our distribution is passed on to the Humane Society or animal rescue organizations; and candy, as the basic goal of the program is nutrition (except for items appropriate for clients’ young children present at the distribution). Please do not leave food donations outside St. Martin’s Church, Parish Office or Pantry (Annex) Building. The Pantry needs adult volunteers! -- Working inside the Pantry Friday, Sunday and Monday requires clearance through the Archdiocesan Virtus (child protection) Program. Have you completed the clearance for another

program? Let St. Martin’s Parish Virtus coordinator at

dorneymp@aol.com know that you wish to work in the

Pantry, and info stmpantry@yahoo.com.

-- HAVE YOU COMPLETED WORK FOR A VIRTUS CLEARANCE TO WORK AT THE PANTRY? We’ve noticed an occasional problem in the current system: the applicant is NOT necessarily notified of a completed clearance. On occasion, even an identification card will turn up at the Pantry with no contact information or indication of the service for which the clearance was requested. Please contact Chuck Smith at stmpantry@yahoo.com to confirm your clearance status!

SCHOOL NEWS

DINNER NIGHT OUT - Please come join us for some great food, good company and most importantly to help St. Martin’s School raise money at our next Dinner Night Out on Tuesday, October 25, from 4-10 pm at Ledo Pizza (19200 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD). Ledo Pizza will donate 20% of your proceeds back to us for any dine-in or carry out! You just need to tell your server that you’re here to support St. Martin’s School. We hope to see you there!

Monday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Adoration – Chapel 6:30 pm – Brownies Troop 274 – 1st Grade 6:30 pm – Cadets Troup 274 - 3rd Grade 6:30 pm - Daisies Troup 274 – Kindergarten 6:30 pm - Juniors Troup274 – 2nd Grade 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm - Adoration – Chapel 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 926 – Church Hall 7:00 pm - Cub Scouts Pack Meeting - School 7:00 pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry – Reading Room 7:30 pm - Baptism Class – 8th Grade 7:30 pm - Bilingual Novena – Church Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Adoration – Chapel 3:30 pm - Electronic Background Check – Library 5:30 pm - Religious Education – School 6:00 pm - CYO Basketball Evaluations, Clinics – Gym

6:15 pm - Parent Meeting Religious Education - Church 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Adoration – Chapel 7:00 pm - Scripture Study - Office Basement 7:00 pm - Spanish Mass – Church .8:00 pm - Instruments of Peace – Pre K Room Wednesday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm- Adoration – Chapel 6:00 pm – CYO Basketball Evaluations, Clinics – Gym 6:15 pm - Parent Meeting Religious Education – Church 6:30 pm - Schola Choir – Church 7:30 pm - French-Speaking Committee – Library 7:30 pm - RCIA – Church Hall 7:30 pm - Joyful Noise – Music Room 8:00 pm - Choir – Church Thursday 9:30 am – Adoration – Chapel 6:00 pm - CYO Basketball Evaluations, Clinics – Gym 7:00 pm – Spanish Mass – Church 7:00 pm - French Choir Rehearsal – 8th Grade 7:00 pm - Legion of Mary – 4th Grade/Science Room 7:00 pm - Legion of Mary (French) – 7th Grade 8:00 pm - AA Meeting - Church Hall Friday 9:30 am - Adoration – Chapel 6:00 pm – Youth Group- Gym/Cafeteria 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Adoration – Chapel 7:00 pm - Bingo – Church Hall Saturday 7:30 am – Men of Emmaus – Church Hal 9:30 am-12pm - Adoration – Chapel 10:00 am – Bible Study – Parish Office 4:00 pm – Confession – Church 7:00 pm – Choir French – Music Room Sunday 8:15 am – French Mass – Gym 2:00 pm – Adoration – Chapel 3 :00 pm – Baptisms – English

COAT DISTRIBIUTION We want to encourage you, as in past years, to clean out your closets. Through the month of October WE WILL BE COLLECTING CLEAN

WINTER COATS, JACKETS, SWEATERS, HOODIES, HATS, GLOVES, AND SCARFS for our distribution on November 12 in honor of our Patron, St. Martin of Tours. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT DISTRIBUTING ANY OTHER CLOTHING OR SHOES. – Please bring your donations to our Parish Office during office hours If you are interested in helping with the sorting and distribution, please call Maria at the Parish Office 301-990-7373. Thank you! PARKING LOT - Please obey all rules in the parking lot. Park only in marked spaces and do not park along any yellow curb as these are fire lanes. Fire lanes, by law, MUST be kept clear in case of an emergency. Please follow the arrows on the parking lot and do not enter through an exit. If we all follow these rules our entire parking experience will be a joy. Remember additional parking is always available in the City lots or across the street at Fr. Meyer Field.

TOOTSIE ROLL CAMPAIGN – This weekend the Knights of Columbus will be outside the church after each mass to conduct their annual Tootsie Roll Drive. The Tootsie Roll Campaign raises money to help the intellectually challenged individuals. All proceeds will go to the cause.

MOVIE-MISSION FULL OF GRACE – At Saint John Neumann Parish in Gaithersburg on October 21, 7-9 PM, viewing of the film; October 22, 8:30-12:30 PM Family Mission. Full of Grace tells the story of the Blessed Mother’s final days on earth. Surrounded by Peter and the remaining Apostles, She recounts the beauty and mystery of Her experiences with Her Son and helps the early Church recapture their mission. Everyone is cordially invited. Free will offering requested. For more information contact Vicky at 301-926-7014 or email vhschneider1@aol.com PARENTAL AND SPOUSAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - St. Elizabeth Bereavement Ministry will offer an eight week bereavement support group series for adults who have experienced the death of a parent, spouse or significant other. The fall evening series will meet at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 917 Montrose Road in Rockville on Wednesday evenings, 7–8:30pm through November 9. (There is no fee but registration is required. To register call Deacon Kevin Byrne (301-279-5962), or Claudia McAuliffe (301-881-1457). 2016 RUN FOR VOCATIONS - Run for Vocations registration is open for the Marine Corps 10K on Sunday, October 30. Register at www.dcpriest.org/promote/run-for-vocations/register-to-run for both the 10K and to run for vocations. It is not necessary to be part of a team to run. You can support seminarians and vocations to the priesthood by registering to run, pledging support to a runner, and coming to the race on October 30 to cheer for your runners. Space is limited, so sign up today! For information, visit www.dcpriest.org or search "Run for Vocations" on Facebook. Email RFV@adw.org with any questions. HOLY REDEEMER PARISH HARVEST BAZAAR - Please join us for our 44th Annual Harvest Bazaar at Holy Redeemer Parish, 4902 Berwyn Road, College Park, Maryland, 301-474-3920, on Friday, November 11th & Saturday, November 12th. Crafts, Kiddie Games, Mystery Gifts, Games of Chance, Lunch both days, Dinners both nights, Bakery, & much, much more… For more information contact Marie at 301-474-3920 or parish@holy-redeemer.org. FRIDAY: Children’s Gathering, 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. (includes Pizza Lunch) / Surf & Turf Dinner, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. / Stands Open, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. SATURDAY: White Elephant, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Yard Sale, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Lunch, 12:00 noon / Stands Open, 12:00 noon – 7:00 p.m. / Taste of Italy Dinner, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. / Live Auction, 7:30 p.m. / Raffle Drawings, 10:00 p.m.

CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION- Study to become a U.S. Citizen! Must have been a permanent resident for at least four years. Bring social security card and green card to the first class. Requires Intermediate English to attend the class Classes are givens Tuesdays from 6-9pm start5ing July 13 until September 27. It’s Free. Call 410-580-2756 for additional information. PRO BONO (FREE) LEGAL ADVICE- Free Legal Services for low-income residents in civil cases. Must be Montgomery County resident to be eligible. Consultations held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Intake starts at 6 pm. For more information, call 301-424-7651/52/33. This is offered by Montgomery County Bar Foundation. Please leave message at 240-777-6950; they will return your call. You may also call the Gaithersburg Office at 240-777-4960. PASSION AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE - What’s the most important word in a marriage? What is really going on in your wife’s head? What do you wish your husband knew about you? Join Dynamic Catholic and Dr. Allen Hunt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rockville (520 Veirs Mill Rd.) on Friday, October 21 from 7-10:45pm and discover key ingredients to a healthy and happy marriage. Take your relationship to a whole new level! Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at www.DynamicCatholic.com/Rockville or by calling 859-980-7900. INTRODUCTORY CLASSES ON THE BILLINGS OVULATION METHOD OF NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING - will be offered Tuesday, October 18 at 8 PM in the Library of Our Lady of Lourdes School, 7500 Pearl Street, Bethesda. Parking is available in the church lot across from the school. There is no fee for this class but a one-time donation of $ 25.00 is welcome. Call 301-897-9323 or email hannaklaus@gmail.com to reserve a place.

JOB OPENING AT ST. ROSE OF LIMA PARISH: BUILDINGS & GROUNDS WORKER to keep the physical plant and grounds clean and tidy for events, services and various church activities. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.. TO APPLY: Submit application, résumé (if available), and three references to: Liz Sullivan, lsullivan@strose.com or St. Rose of Lima Parish, 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg MD 20878. Application available at www.strose-parish.org. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Oct. 31, 2016.

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