Mass Times Sunday 7am, 9am, 11:30am
Saturday 8am, 5pm Vigil St. John Francis Regis
Monday-Friday 7am, 9am DEC 20TH,2020 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Holy Days of Obligation 7am, 9am, 7pm
Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:45pm, and after the 5pm Mass *Also by appointment Rosary Monday-Friday 7:30am
Saturday 4:30pm
Sunday 6:30am *Please be courteous, maintain social distancing, and wear a mask, as mandated by the state. Clergy School Religious Education
Pastor Principal Director of Religious Rev. Raymond F. Schmidt Susan McDonough Education PARISH [email protected] Grades PK-8 – Before & After Care Rich Olon 43900 St John’s Road, Hollywood, MD STAFF Pastoral Associate [email protected] 20636 Deacon Ammon Ripple Sunday Classes Music Ministry In-Residence (retired) Phone: 301-373-2142 Grades K-6 and 8-12 Jonathan Hellerman Fax: 301-373-4500 10:15am-11:15am Rev. Eamon Dignan [email protected] Website: sjshollywood.org Tuesday Classes Admin. Assistant Seminarians Email: [email protected] Grades 5-8 Diana Huber Brother Thomas Mary Wagman O.P. 7pm-8:15pm Kyle Vance [email protected] John Winslow The program usually starts in Finance Manager Jessiah Rojas September and ends in May. Dawn Papp Mailing Address: 43950 St John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 [email protected] Secretary Physical Address: 43972 St John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 Phone: 301-373-2281 Fax: 301-373-8984 Mary Pat Kirk
[email protected] Website: saintjohnsparishhollywood.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/sjchollywood/ Twitter: @sjchollywood
Office Hours MISSION STATEMENT Tuesday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm The mission of St. John Francis Regis Parish is to foster a family of faith, built on yesterday’s
foundation,
so that today’s spirituality, service, and education
will continue to grow into tomorrow’s Catholic community.
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.” P A G E 2 December 20: St. Ammon Dec 24: St. Sharbel Makhlouf and companions (250). Saints Alive! (1828-1898). From the highest Shout out to Deacon Ammon (Counter Reformation) snowy mountains of Lebanon Ripple on his patronal name- largely come from this near the great cedars, this poor day! He was a brave soldier Jesuit’s work. All it took was shepherd became a mystical who declared himself a one Ignatian retreat and he Maronite monk and sang Mass Christian and was martyred was in. He moved finally to in the Aramaic language of with those he was sent to Fribourg in Switzerland and Jesus. Great healings and mira- guard in Alexandria Egypt. keeps the city Catholic to this cles still abound to this day. day. St. Domingo de Silos (1073). Dec 26: St. Stephen Martyr Dec 23: St. Margaret This St. Domingo appeared to (34+) was a Hellenist Jewish d’Youville (1701-1771) an Bd. Joan of Aza in a vision at deacon of the earliest church in the end of her pilgrimage – unhappily married frontier Jerusalem (his name stephanos and told her that she will have woman (her husband was a a son, henceforth to be named fur trader who illegally sold in Greek means crown) was the other St. Dominic, who booze to the Native Ameri- stoned to death for his bold would change the world. cans). She seems caught on proclamation of the gospel. His
fire for the faith when her tomb was rediscovered in 415 December 21 St. Peter husband died. She became a St. Stephen Martyr and the church has celebrated Canisius (1521-1597). The religious sister of a new con- ‘second apostle to Germany’ gregation: “les soeurs grises”. this feast on this day from these and the Catholic revival ancient times.
“To everything there is a season…” and a time to every purpose under heaven…”
“A time to be born…” “A time to die, a time to mourn…”
“A time to embrace, a time to love…” Anna Coyne & Aaron Meldrum
”A time to heal…” “A time of peace, and a time of war…”
Jordyn Rose O’Connor, Jalen Penaflor, CPT Timothy E. Sartori, USA; Barbara Pilkerton, John & Ethel Pilkerton, Lt Evan A. Scott, USN; Robin Poe,Frances Powers, Hannah Rainer, Sgt Sean B. Scott, USA; Maria Robey, Hal Richards, LCDR Christopher S. Servello, USN; Suzanne Saurel, Shirley Johnson Sellner, LT Jeffery T. Servello, USN; Charlotte Silva, Rosemary Smith, Patricia 2ndLT Matthew Francis Smith, USA; Somerville, Samaya Stone, Danny Sweeney, AEC Stephen Sterns, USN; Nancy Szewczyk, Gwennette Thomas, CDR Christopher Stearns, USN; William J. Trainor Sr, Alice Viverette, James LT John Taylor, USN; Cpl Wallace, Ronnie Ward, Johnny Wathen, Taylor Theriot, USMC; Kenny Watts, Laura Wible, Eleanor Wood, SSgt JanCarlo Torres, USAF; Jill Wood, Damian Worrell and Staff Sgt Jason W. Walker, USA; Luzina Yorkshire A1C Jack Whinnery, USAF; PVT Bradley William, USA.
ST. JOHN FRANCIS RE GIS DEC 20TH,2020 P A G E 3
Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Christmas Eve Christmas Day 6:00 Exposition 6:00 Exposition 6:00 Exposition 6:00 Exposition 6:00 Exposition 6:30 Exposition 6:30 Rosary
7:00 Mass 7:00 Mass 7:00 Mass 7:00 Mass 7:00 Mass 7:00 Mass Pat & Ceal Bernice Hughes + George & Maria Bernice Hughes + Cuan Hendricken St. John’s Parish Murphy Jameson Scheerr, & Raymond E. Schmidt + 7:30 Rosary 7:30 Rosary 7:30 Rosary 7:30 Rosary 7:30 Rosary 7:30 Rosary 8:00 Mass Catholic Families 9:00 Mass 9:00 Mass 9:00 Mass 9:00 Mass 9:00 Mass Mary McGlinn Gerald McGlinn + Kathy Rodman + End of Abortion Bernice Hughes + 11:30 Mass 11:30 Mass 4:00 Vigil Family The Homebound 4:00 Confession Edward Maryann Mass of our Parish 4:30 Rosary Murphy Paul & Sally Pellegrino + 5:00 Vigil Mass Edward Ruby Gatley 6:00 Vigil Family Mass St. John’s School 8:00 Vigil Mass St. John’s Parish
12 Midnight Mass The Holy Souls in Purgatory + Deceased *Please contact the parish office with mass intentions. $10 donation per intention MASS READINGS Monday: Song of Songs 2:8-14, Luke 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Samuel 1:24-28, Luke 1:46-56 Wednesday: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24, Luke 1:57-66 Thursday: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16, Luke 1:67-79 Friday: Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, John1:1-18, or 1:1-5, 9-14 Saturday: Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59, Matthew 10:17-22 Sunday: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 Sacraments
BAPTISMS MARRIAGES SACRAMENT OF THE R.C.I.A The Rite of Baptism is Arrangements must be made SICK (Rite of Christian Initiation celebrated by appointment. at least 6 months in advance Please notify the rectory of Adults): Those who are Parents are required to meet of the ceremony. when a parishioner would interested in becoming with the pastor and attend an like to receive the sacraments Catholic or completing obligatory preparation and is homebound, in a their sacraments are session preferably before the nursing home, or in the invited to contact the birth of your child. Call the hospital. rectory at any time. rectory to schedule your appointment. *Individual spiritual guidance is offered by our Priests and Deacon. Please contact the parish office for more information. P A G E 4 St. John's School in Hollywood, MD, is seeking to hire an individual to teach 4th grade for the 2020-2021 school year. Those interested should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, as well as be Virtus trained. This position would require lesson planning for all content areas to include: Religion, Math, Reading, English, Social Studies, and Science, as well as being technologically prepared to live stream to students who are attending school "virtually." Additional duties would be: proper supervision of students, grading and recording classwork and assessments, communicating with families as needed, and other duties as assigned. Please contact Susan McDonough at 301-373-2142 or [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CHRISTMAS SET UP
The Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord is fast approaching. Please consider helping to beautify our church. There are plenty of big and small projects. Set up will take place as follows:
SET UP / PHASE 1 – SUN, 20 DEC (Begin after 11:30 a.m. Mass) SET UP / PHASE 2 – THU, 24 DEC (Begin after 9:00 a.m. Mass) BREAKDOWN / SUN, 10 JAN (Begin after 11:30 a.m. Mass) For more info, contact Keri Davis, Art & Environment Ministry Lead, at 240.299.5330 or [email protected].
Calling all young men and SOUTHERN MARYLAND CATHOLIC MEN Attention Men - women joining the Military! Saturday Mornings from 6:30-8:00AM Struggling with
St. John’s Men’s Group would like to ST. JOHN FRANCIS REGIS PARISH HOLLYWOOD, MD pornography? present you with a Combat Rosary to protect 43950 St. Johns Rd Your local Catholic brothers are you during your time in the military. Hollywood, MD 20636 here to help with a weekly Men’s
Recovery Group. This no-cost, Please provide your Want to strengthen your faith in Christ? name, email, laymen led group offers discrete phone number, service Do you desire to be the man God intended? support and accountability. Your (Army, Navy, Marine, If so, then we have something in common. name is not required for inquiry. Air Force or Coast Please call our automated phone Guard) you plan to I hope to see you Saturday morning, enter and the in the Saint Jude Room. line at 240-309- 2556 or email approximate date you Daniel Seep (757) 291-0262 [email protected] plan to enter for more information. Active Duty to [email protected] Dan Seep at 757-291-0262 or email [email protected].
Women, please contact Mariam at 760-715-9902 or We are praying for our military email [email protected] to receive a blessed rosary from FIAT! That’s families at home, and abroad. it, we will set up everything else.
ST. JOHN FRANCIS RE GIS DEC 20TH,2020 P A G E 5 Get plugged in and read scriptures with the whole church! Here are some useful apps
Vatican Youth The Pope Laudate News DoCat App
Apologetics with Ken Scheiber
The Advent Candle Light 2020-21 Class meeting on Monday evenings 7-8:30pm is on for You! In person come to St John’s St Jude Room (just show up!) or Zoom into the class from home. Your last Advent Confession Opportunity! Contact : Ken at [email protected] to be on the email list of topics, reminders and informational links!
Wednesday Apologetics Topics coming up: December 23rd 12/21 Is the Nativity Story Historically Accurate? 7:00 - 9:00 pm 1/4 The Galileo Trial 1/11 Spanish Inquisition: Fact and Fiction
Christmas Mass Times 2020
We are overjoyed to be able to celebrate Christmas with you this year! Due to the current restrictions we have on gathering together we have decided to change our Christmas Mass schedule to accommodate our large parish family.
Vigil Christmas Masses on Dec 24th will be celebrated at 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, and 12 midnight
The Parish Office will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday Starting on Dec 24th. We will open again on Tuesday Jan. 4th. Fiat! Daughters of St. Regis has placed two prayer boxes, one is in the vestibule VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! as you enter into our Church. The second
Saint John’s Charitable Society box is located outside the Sacristy. Please To learn more about SJCS, contact us at write your prayer request on the notepaper 240-298-7645 provided and drop it in the slot. The notes [email protected]. will be collected weekly for the Fiat! Daughters to pray
You can help build hope in your local community! over. All requests will be held in strict confidence.
BULLETIN INSERTS Please contact Mary Pat at the parish office with any bulletin inserts or announcements. Please include any images to add in your email. *Please note, we have a limited amount of space. Email announcements and inserts to: [email protected] Join us this Christmas season at RC Theaters in California P A G E 6 and enjoy some classic Christmas movies and some plain old classic Catholic movies! Please share this info with anyone you think might be interested! Visit this link for more information and to reserve tickets - https://fs2.formsite.com/stjohns/FilmFest/index.html
NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE TO END ABORTION
The National March For Life will take place on the National Mall in Washington DC on Janu- ary 29, starting at 12:00. If there is enough in- terest there may be a bus leaving from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 10:00AM
If you would like to reserve a seat on the bus, call, text or email Mark Baysinger ASAP, but no later than January 8. [email protected] 240-925-2677
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