Feast of All St. Francis November 1, 2020

Mass Schedule of Saturday 5:00 p.m. Cantor Sunday 9:00 a.m. Cantor Assisi Church 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL 12:00 p.m. Cantor Daily 9:00 a.m. Monday - Friday 6701 Muncaster Mill Road 7:00 p.m. Wednesday VIRTUAL

Derwood, MD 20855 Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment

Phone: 301-840-1407 Fax: 301-258-5080

http://www.sfadw.org

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL CONTACT: PASTOR: Reverend John J. Dillon Alicia Church ...... 301-520-6683 Questions for Parish Council e-mail IN RESIDENCE: Reverend William Brailsford [email protected]

COORDINATOR OF LITURGY: PERMANENT DEACONS: Joan Treacy ...... 301-774-1132 Deacon James Datovech Deacon Wilberto Garcia RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ...... 301-258-9193 Susan Anderson, Director Deacon James McCann Marie Yeast, Admin. Assistant

SOCIAL CONCERNS/ADULT FAITH FORMATION Anthony Bosnick, Director ...... 301-840-1407

MUSIC MINISTRY: Janet Pate, Director...... 301-840-1407

COMMUNICATIONS : Melissa Egan, Coordinator...... 301-840-1407

PARISH OFFICE: ...... 301-840-1407 Donna Zezzo, Parish Secretary

BAPTISMS: Call Parish Office to set up an appointment with our Pastor.

MARRIAGE/PRE-CANA: Call Parish Office. At least 6 months advance notice with our Pastor..

SICK CALLS: Please notify us concerning any parishioners who are sick or homebound, in hospitals or nursing homes. In case of serious illness or sudden death, notify the parish office immediately.

FUNERALS: Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

RCIA: (Becoming a Catholic) Parish Office - 301-840-1407 ST , DERWOOD THE MUSINGS OF THE PASTOR

The Faithful Citizenship section of the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) contains lots of

November 2 - November 8 interesting and useful information. As the next election will be in just a couple of days, I think that I would present here twenty Monday, 11/2 9:00 a.m. All Souls questions for faithful citizens. I invite you to take the quiz today, 7:30 p.m. All Souls Mass which I got from the USCCB website. Tuesday, 11/3 9:00 a.m. Gary Thompson 1. How many unborn children have lost their lives to abor- Wednesday, 11/4 9:00 a.m. Odette Kini tion since Roe v. Wade legalized abortion in 1973? A. 9 7:30 p.m. Deceased Members of Jane million B. 27 million C. 53 million D. 89 million Ruiz Family 2. How many successful treatments for “incurable” dis- Thursday, 11/5 9:00 a.m. Gardner eases have been developed using stem cells harvested Friday, 11/6 9:00 a.m. Barbara Lynn Beall from human embryos that were destroyed to obtain 7:30 p.m. Ramon Meneses them? A. 0 B. 12 C. 45 D. 73 Saturday, 11/7 5:00 p.m. Maria Teresa Valentino 3. How many successful treatments for “incurable” dis- Sunday, 11/8 8:00 a.m. Lea Sullivan eases have been developed using stem cells from adult 9:30 a.m. Pro populo tissue sources, causing no harm to the stem cell donor? 11:15 a.m. Guy Beaven A. 0 B. 12 C. 45 D. 73 5:00 p.m. Rolando Salbalbaro 4. How many U.S. children live in a household that is

Mass Intentions will be prayed for in a private daily Mass “food insecure,” which means it can’t provide enough food for its members at some point during the year? A. said by Fr. John if not prayed for in a public Mass. 2.2 million B. 8.2 million C. 12.2 million D. 16.2 million + In Memoriam Aeternam + 5. The official poverty rate in America is: A. 9.8% B. In your charity, please pray for the repose of the souls 11.5% C. 15.1% D.22.4% 6. How long has the average jobless worker been unem- Caroline M. Knestout, mother of Fr. Mark Knestout and ployed? A. six months B. nine months C. ten months Bishop Barry Knestout, Deacon Alfred A. Miller, Jr., Dea- D. twelve months con John W. Somerville. 7. According to a 2009 survey by The Polling Company, Inc., what percentage of American adults believed it is important to make sure that health care professional in Please pray for the sick…Angelica Santos, Carol Harmon, Jackie America are not forced to participate in procedures and Komlo, Allison Brauer, John McCormick, Frank Knorr, Allan practices to which they have moral objections? A. 28% Degen, Bob Jones, William Komlo, Joseph Gardner, B. 42% C. 65% D. 87% Sandra Kimball, Dennis Parnell, Ed Dudenhoeffer, Jackie Roe- 8. How many patients who are hospitalized in the United buck King, Jeni Stepanek. (Names will remain on this list for four States each year are care for in a Catholic hospital? A. consecutive weeks, but can be repeated by calling the Office.) 1 in 9 B. 1 in 6 C. 1 in 5 D. 1 in 3 9. According to a study released in the September 2011 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, what percentage of Readings for the Week of November 1, 2020 practicing ob/gyns perform abortions? A. 14% B. 25% C. 50% D. 70% Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/1 10. Children raised in intact married families are less likely Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a to: A. Be physically and sexually abused B. Use drugs Monday: Wis 3:1-9/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Rom 5:5- or alcohol C. Become pregnant/impregnate someone as 11/Jn 6:37-40 a teenager D. All of the above Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11/Ps 22:26b-27, 28-30ab, 30c, 31-32 11. According to a study by the University of Chicago, [26a]/Lk 14:15-24 which factor best predicts that a boy will exhibit good Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/Lk 14:25-33 behavior in fifth grade and avoid being suspended in Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [3b]/ eighth grade? A. Attending a high-quality elementary Lk 15:1-10 school B. Being raised in an intact home with both his Friday: Phil 3:17—4:1/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [1]/ father and mother C. Receiving instruction from a car- Lk 16:1-8 ing and competent teacher D. Attending a high-quality Saturday: Phil 4:10-19/Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a and 9/ preschool Lk 16:9-15 12. Children in single-parent families comprise ______Next Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [2b]/ of all American children, yet they account for 1 Thes 4:13 -18/Mt 25:1-13 ______of all poor children. A. 27%, 62% B. 31%, 49% C. 39%, 71% D. 42%, 50% 13. Unauthorized migrants take advantage of our welfare system to their own advantage and at the taxpayer’s ex- pense. A. True B. False Continued in the column to the right….. Feast of All Saints QUESTION OF THE WEEK PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION Besides myself, whom do I know who is in need of My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the most Blessed God’s mercy? What can I do so that it flows through Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to re- me to those who are in need? ceive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself RETIRED PRIESTS COLLECTION 2020 wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. The Retired Priests of the Archdiocese of Washington Collection Amen is November 7 and 8 this year. Our priests touch our lives in many ways: they baptize our children, comfort us in the confes- LEARN ABOUT SIX BLACK CANDIDATES FOR sional, witness our marriage vows and hold our loved ones hands SAINTHOOD DURING ONLINE SERIES as the Lord calls them home. Let us come together to help provide This month, St. Francis of Assisi parishioners are invited to learn care and housing for our retired priests so they can live their re- about six Black saintly men and women who inspired the Catholic tirement in dignity. You can support the Retired Priests Collection faithful through their witness. In the online series, “Cloud of Wit- this year by one of the following ways: nesses,” Catholics around the world are invited to learn about the • Envelope. Please use the envelope mailed to you earlier following candidates for sainthood and take part in a dialogue this month or the envelope provided by the parish/Our about authentic worship, racism, ageism and poverty on the fol- Sunday Visitor. lowing dates: • Online: Please visit adw.org/rpc to support the collection • Saturday, November 7: Pierre Toussaint and Mary Lange online or you can donate though Faith Direct. • Saturday, November 14: Henriette Delille and Augustus • Text: Please text “Priest” to (301) 231-1816. A text with Tolton a link to a secure form will be sent back to you to com- • Saturday, November 21: and Thea Bow- plete your generous gift for this important collection. man The virtual “doors” for each online event on Zoom will open at THE MUSINGS OF THE PASTOR (continued) 2:30 pm EST, with the event itself starting at 3 pm EST. To regis- ter for the free event, please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ 14. Undocumented immigrants pay taxes. A. True B. False cloud-of-witnesses-grant-funding-by-nbcc-daniel-rudd-fund- 15. Studies show that unauthorized immigrants provide a net tickets-122107178859?aff=eand. gain of how much to the Social Security System each Sponsored by the Tolton Ambassadors-DC, the United States year? A. $8 million B.$100 million C. $650 million Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Archdiocese of Washington D. $7 billion and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the Nov. 21 event will also 16. Torture is intrinsically evil. A. True B. False feature an introduction by Julia Greeley by Director of Social 17. What percentage of victims maimed or killed by land- Concerns and Adult Faith Formation Tony Bosnick. For more mines and cluster munitions are civilians? A. 20% information, contact him at [email protected] B. 40% C. 70% D. 90% 18. Life-saving poverty-focused international assistance that fights hunger, disease and poverty make up what percent of the U.S. federal budget? A. 1% B. 4% C. 11% SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT CHRISTMAS TREE SALE D. 16% Have you signed up yet to volunteer for the St. Francis Christmas 19. Which are the effects of climate change? A. Increased Tree Sale from November 28 to December 13? There are lots of temperatures B. Rising sea levels C. Changes in rain- shifts available and many hands are needed to make this annual fall that contribute to more frequent and severe floods parish fundraiser a success. and droughts D. All of the above 20. People with disabilities have a much more difficult time Sign up to help set up the tree lot, offload, and stake trees, sell finding the resources they need to live in dignity. trees and break down the lot. Please sign up on Flocknote at A. True B. False https://sfaderwood.flocknote.com/signup/21902; the shifts will be from Monday through Friday from 3-6 pm and 6-8 pm and Satur- We’ll go over the answers next week. day through Sunday from 9 am-12 pm, 12-3 pm, 3-6 pm and 6-8 pm. All volunteers are strongly encouraged to wear personal Until then, protective equipment while working at the tree lot. Fr. John For more information, please contact Ministry Coordinator Brian Pettit at [email protected] or call him at (240) THANK YOU TO THOSE PARISHIONERS 372-1662. WHO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE PARISH DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. WE AP- PRECIATE ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE AND CONTINUE TO DO!! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM HEALTH MINISTRY Encouraging health and wellness in body, mind and soul ONLINE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM ALL SAINTS DAY FAMILY EVENT: Taking action to protect and care for your loved ones 11 AM ON SUNDAY, If the Covid-19 Pandemic has shown us anything it is how fragile NOVEMBER 1 AND OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS and unexpected life can be. And how difficult it is to be able to be with or even communicate with your loved ones in a time of • On Sunday, November 1, all religious education students and illness or crisis or impending death. While we cannot predict an parents are invited to share in our interactive prayer celebration illness or health crisis we can prepare in advance for such times honoring All Saints Day. The link to join will be shared with reg- as these in three ways. istered families by Flocknote, and a resource packet for this event will also be sent by U.S. Mail. First, seek the wisdom of the Church. Comfort and Consola- • As noted on the Unit 1 checklist found in the folder included tion: Care for the sick and dying, the pastoral letter from the Catholic Bishops of Maryland, outlines an easy to follow discern- in your child's At-Home Catechesis Kit, students are scheduled to ment process whereby Catholics can prepare for and make health- complete lessons in their textbooks as follows: care decisions in the context of Catholic teaching. This pastoral ο week of October 18: Session 1 letter includes the Health Care Directive form. Go to https:// ο week of October 25: Session 2 www.mdcatholic.org

ο week of November 1: All Saints Day lesson Second, have you had the conversation? ο week of November 8: Session 3 95% of Americans want to talk about their wishes at the end of ο week of November 15: Session 4 life – but it is hard to talk about. It can be scary. Our faith gives us hope in the Resurrection. It is important to have conversations • Our next online parent meeting introducing the themes of about what your healthcare at the end of life will look like, glori- Unit 2 will be held at 11 am on Sunday, November 22. The fying God in this life and celebrating with Him in the next. The link for this Zoom meeting will be sent to registered families, Conversation Project can help you start talking about healthcare and a recorded version will also be made available. Families and your wishes for the end of life with your family. Visit https:// will also be receiving Unit 2 materials around this time. www.MDcatholic.org/endoflife

Questions? Call the Religious Education Office at 301-258-9193 Third, prepare an Advance Directive, also referred to as a Living or email [email protected]. Will. The Catholic Advance Health Care Directive is a tool to help you discuss your wishes, to designate your healthcare agent, the one HOLY CROSS HEALTH VIRTUAL CLASS who will speak for you, and to talk about the kinds of care you POWER TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS want. Pray about it. Talk about it. And write your wishes down. An evidence-based program designed with the caregiver’s well- For more information: being in mind. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop Visit https://www.MDcatholic.org/endoflife helps caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a If you have prepared an Advance Directive, have you informed friend or relative. Whether you provide care for a spouse, partner, all the important people in your life, most especially your health- parent, or friend at home or in a care facility -- yours is an impor- care agent and your primary medical doctor and given them cop- tant role. ies of the document? Have you reviewed it recently to be sure it

This workshop is designed to help caregivers: reflects your current wishes and/or changes in your current state • Reduce stress of affairs? Now is the perfect time to assure you have all your • Improve caregiving confidence paperwork in place. Do it NOW. Do for the ones you love. Do it • Manage time, set goals, and solve problems for yourself.

• Better communicate needs It never hurts to review/revise your choices and to discuss them • Make tough decisions again with the important people in your life. Now is a great time • Locate helpful resources to encourage or help a friend or loved-one to make their deci-

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