The Most Holy Trinity May 27, 2018

Saint Mary of the Roman Church FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA upcoming events

May

27 SUNDAY, THE MOST HOLY TRINITY No Coffee Shop Scrip on Sale after all Masses except 2:30pm 8am Spanish Ministry Life Spirit Seminar, Life Center 11:30am, New Family Welcome, Parish Life Center 12pm, Spanish , Parish Life Center, Room 204 28 Monday, Weekday (Eigth Week in Ordinary Time) SAINT Happy Memorial Day - Parish Office Closed 29 Tuesday, Weekday MARYof the IMMACULATE 10:15am, Legion of Mary Our Lady of Perpetual Help Presidio, Parish Life Center, Room 100 CONCEPTION (Day and Time moved due to Memorial Day) Church 30 Wednesday, Weekday HOLY CROSS ACADEMY 3pm, Divine Mercy Devotions 6:30pm, Bishop Barron Bible Study, Courtyard Meeting Room 6:30pm, Spanish Junior Legion of Mary, Parish Life Center, Room 204 6:30pm, Confessions, Church 31 Thursday, The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:30am, Craft Group, Parish Life Center, Room 100 7pm, Nar-Anon, Parish Life Center, Room 204 June 1 Friday, Saint Justin, Martyr 9am, St Anne Sisters Faith, John Paul II House House 7pm, Spanish Prayer Group, John Paul II House House 8pm, First Friday Mass, Church

2 Saturday, Weekday [Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs] Work Camp Raffle after 5 and 7pm, Masses 7am, Spanish Legion of Mary Auxiliary, Parish Life Center 8am, Confessions, Church 10am, Baptisms, Church 10am, Al-Anon, Parish Life Center, Room 204 2pm, Spanish Baptism Class, Parish Life Center, Room 204 3:30pm, Confessions, Church 4pm, Spanish Prayer Group, John Paul II House House 6pm, Parish Family Dinner, Parish Life Center 6pm, Scrip for Sale after Mass

3 SUNDAY, THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi) Scrip on Sale after all Masses except for 2:30pm, Work Camp Raffle after all Masses Coffee Shop after 7am, 8:30am,, 10:30am,, 12:30pm, Mass 12pm, Spanish Legion of Mary, Parish Life Center, Room 204 12:30pm, Special Bilingual Mass with Corpus Christi Procession at Holy Cross Academy 3pm, Parish Picnic at Holy Cross Academy

_____ W E W E L C O M E Y O U H O M E. 540-373-6491 2 pulpit announcements nota bene (note well, please): ▪ All Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, May ▪ Father's Day Novena will begin June 17 — more 28th for Memorial Day. information on page 13.

▪ Join in the engaging Call to Evangelization series — more information on page 7. Fellow Parishoners ▪ Our Annual Parish Picnic will be held Sunday, We are quickly approaching the summer June 3 — Find more information on page 9 season. With this, comes many visitors to the Fredericksburg area. Communion procedures can ▪ Save the date - Feast of Corpus Christi bi-lingual be confusing to those people who are not familiar Mass at Holy Cross with procession, June 3 — with St. Mary. They do not realize that the people more information on page 7 in the front pew do not get Communion first. To reduce confusion, we will begin Communion ▪ Save the date - All graduating seniors are invited from the FRONT, with the alcoves receiving to be recognized at Mass on June 10 - more Communion LAST, starting this weekend. This information on page 8 will continue until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. ▪ You're invited! Mary's Shelter Annual Soirée — - Hospitality Ushers Ministry Find more information on page 10

contact us stmaryfred.org SUNDAY Saturday Vigil 5 & 7pm HOLY CROSS 540-286-1600 MASS Sunday 7, 8:30, 10:30am, 12:30, ACADEMY 250 Stafford Lakes Parkway 2:30pm (Spanish), 5pm, 7pm Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406-7234 10:30am at Holy Cross Academy Principal, Sr. Susan Louise Eder, O.S.F.S. DAILY Mon.-Fri.: 6:30am, 9am ST. MARY 540-373-7553 MASS M/W/F: 12 Noon PRESCHOOL Director, Nanci Scharf Sat.: 9am First Friday 8pm RELIGIOUS 540-373-6491 Holy Days of Obligation, as announced EDUCATION Director, Aristides Lucas OFFICE Associate Director, Karen Sturtevant DEVOTIONS Adoration, Daily between 6:30am & 9am Mass, YOUTH 540-373-6491 Wednesday 12:30pm - Friday 9am MINISTRY Director, Leo Chavarria Miraculous Medal Novena, Mon., after Tatiana Beltran 9am Mass, Divine Mercy, Wed., 3pm OUTREACH 540-373-6491 CONFESSION Wed., 6:30-8:30pm; Elena Doyle - [email protected] Sat., 8am & 3:30pm, or by appt. BAPTISMS Parish registration (90 days) and class 540-373-6491, fax 371-0251 required. PARISH Please contact the parish office to OFFICE [email protected] Mon.-Fri., 8:30am - 4:30pm; schedule the date at least four weeks in students staff office weekdays until 9pm, advance. Saturdays 9-5pm, Sundays 9:30-1:30pm MARRIAGE Parish registration required; contact parish six months in advance to begin Pastor, Fr. John Mosimann preparation. Fr. Stephen Holmes Fr. Colin Davis JOIN US New Family Registration meetings held in Fr. Michael J.R. Kelly the Parish Life Center on fourth Sundays, Alberto Bernaola following the 10:30 Mass. Please notify us Deacon Dick Delio of any contact changes.

Operations Manager, Jim Florio Business Manager, Elaine Stanislawski Articles must be submitted two weeks to publication. Parish Secretary, Elizabeth Tellez Send articles to [email protected]. Thanks! Director of Music, David Uschold _____ S A I N T M A R Y of the I M M A C U L A T E C O N C E P T I O N www.stmaryfred.org 3 from our pastor

paxDear Folks, et bonumMemorial Day Prayer Memorial day: please remember in prayers all those who have For all in the Military given their lives to protect and serve our country. We should never O God, we beseech You, watch over the souls of all tire of honoring and saluting their sacrifice. who are exposed to the horrors of war, and to the Air Conditioning: sigh, as this goes to press (Wednesday AM), I spiritual dangers inseparable from a military life. Bless still don’t have an arrival date for the parts needed to fix our barely them with such a strong Faith that no human respect functioning AC. I pray that the parts have arrived by the time you may ever lead them to deny it, or fear to practice it. Do read this, and that we are beginning to have a return to normal tem- by Your grace fortify them against the contagion of bad peratures inside our church. example. Keep them always in Your friendship. May nothing in life or death ever separate them from You. This reminds me of the reminder that I give every summer regard- ing Vacations, Mass, and proper dress for Mass: Summer brings vacation, and that means relaxation for most folks. One of the great benefits of summer is that life slows down significantly for us. I still exhort you to make Sunday Mass the cornerstone Mother of God, be with them on land, or sea, or in of your week. If you need to find a Catholic the air, during life and at the hour of death, and grant Church near to your vacation in Toledo, Tim- that they may die in the grace of your Son. May their buktu, or even Toronto .... then check out: Guardian Angels protect them. Amen. MassTimes.org Summer also brings different wardrobes. I re- member as a child that it meant that we would break out the white pants that would be my “Sunday Clothes” for the summer. Remember those: Sunday Clothes? We each would do well to just pause and May Adoration News examine our consciences about how we dress for Jesus during the summer. The most common argument is that, “Jesus doesn’t care We are asking everyone to please use the sign in what I wear!” or “God doesn’t need me to dress up!” We are right book when you visit for Adoration. This way we to say that God doesn’t need me to dress up…. I need me to dress can see where we may need to add more perma- up! However Jesus does care what we wear, but not because He is nent adorers. judging us based on our clothes. He cares what we wear because Are you not able to commit to adoration on a how we dress is part of our preparation for and participation in weekly basis, but could help when we need a sub Mass! When we take the time and effort to give Jesus our best in our schedule? Consider joining our sub team. (clothes, time, attention, and love) he can pour out his blessing into Send an email our souls! The concept of “Sunday Clothes” is that I give Jesus my to adoration@ best , because that is what God deserves, the best of me. I recall with stmaryfred.org or great fondness how I would untuck my shirt every Sunday, the very leave a note in the second that I walked out of the Church Door! adoration binder! Let me also be clear to say that nobody is to be turned away or We could not offer judged because they are wearing shorts and flip-flops. There are Adoration without times when we are literally coming from the beach, or on our way the support of our to a soccer match, or even sometimes folks can be simply struggling permanent adorers to feel welcome at Mass. I recall a conversation in another par- and our coordina- ish with a teen who was inappropriately dressed for Mass, where tors. Thank you they were actually hoping that I would hammer them so that they so much for your could have an excuse not to come! I know you pray for wisdom as leadership and parents, let us also pray for wisdom as a parish family to be gentle loving commit- with our struggling sheep, but also challenging all to grow deeper ment to our Lord. in faith every day. If you are inter- pax, ested in making an ongoing commit- ment to Adora- tion, please email [email protected]. Fr Mosimann _____ W E W E L C O M E Y O U H O M E. 540-373-6491 4 education holy cross academy Great Train Race Holy Cross Academy students made a wonderful showing at the Great Train Race. We had the 3rd highest number of participants and several of our students took trophies in their respective heats. We enjoy being part of this community-wide event. A National Blue Ribbon Kickball Tournament Challenge School of Our 3rd & 4th graders recently challenged one Excellence another to a kickball tournament. Students formed teams and cheered one another home. There were lots of exciting moments as the teams battled to the finish. We hope to have a rematch before the end of the year.

6th Grade Science Squad Our 6th grade Science Squad has been working after school since September. Last week, they gave demonstrations to students in kindergarten through 5th grade. The children enjoyed learning about the ramps, circuits and terrariums. Every- one enjoyed programing the mini-robots and racing them around their course.

Accepting Registrations Saint Mary Preschool and Holy Cross Academy are a wonderful place to learn and grow. We hope that you will consider our parish school for your children. To learn more, we invite you to visit our school website, holycrossweb.com. If you would like to see what we can do for your child, please call our HCA office at 540-286-1600 or St. Mary Preschool at 540-373-7553 to arrange for a tour or to let us tell you all about our parish school. or St. Mary Preschool at 540-373-7553 to arrange for a tour or to let us tell you all about our parish school.

Calling all Preschool Families If you have a current or former St Mary preschool student, please email maureensiegmund@gmail. com for information about a special project.

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religiousMagnifikid educationVacation Bible School Most Holy Trinity Registration continues for VBS at the Parish Office “Baptizing them in the from 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Registration fee name of the Father, and of is $25.00 the Son, and of the Holy VBS will be offered the week of June 18 – 22, Spirit” 9am-12noon. VBS is open to rising K through rising 5th grade students.

Last Class The last class for the school year began by offering flowers to Mary followed by praying the Litany of the Blessed Virgin. After the litany Perfect Attendance Cer- tificates were given to deserving students. The children then returned to their classrooms for their class activities.

FORMED PICK OF THE WEEK Science, the Origin of the Universe, and God Where Faith and Science Align All too often, science is employed as a means of disproving the tenants of . In this informative talk, Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ – expert in physics, philosophy, and theology – debunks the incompatibility of science and Faith as

he discusses the origin of the universe. “After this, I simply cannot understand how anyone Listen on formed.org can argue that science and religion don’t agree. I recommend it to everyone.”

—Paul J, Chula Vista, CA

JOIN FORMED --- 1. formed.org 2. click register 3. enter parish code: F6F228 _____ W E W E L C O M E Y O U H O M E. 540-373-6491 6 parish life get involved Grow for Your Neighbor Call to Evangelization Mission Appeal Grow for Your Neighbor Empower your witness! Every The Sisters of Saint (GFYN) is a program that day we have opportunities to share our story about why we provides fresh produce to the The Oblate Sisters of Saint Francis de Sales will love being Catholic, but do we? Fredericksburg Regional Food be speaking on behalf of the Missionary Coop- Or, do we hide our light under Bank. It provides opportunities erative Plan of the Diocese of Arlington next the proverbial bushel? for families to experience the weekend, June 2nd & 3rd. They will speak about joys of gardening, to experience the work of the intrinsic value of giving This small group's purpose is their Sisters in back to their community, and to to support and encourage each the Missions foster an appreciation of nature other in our efforts to share our of Colom- and the value of healthy eating. faith. We discuss opportunities bia, Ecuador, we’ve had to evangelize, what Namibia and Saint Mary will once again sup- worked and what didn’t, or South Africa. port Grow for Your Neighbor's what prevented us from trying. Sr. Maura Wil- summer program during the hemina from June to October growing season If you want to engage others in Namibia will and is looking for volunteers. conversation about our faith, be present to Last year, Saint Mary volunteers join us. We meet every 3rd speak at most Sunday between the 10:30am collected in excess of 7,000 lbs Masses. Sister and the 12:30pm masses (except will be able to give a first-had account of the or 5,800 meals of fresh produce. on holiday weekends) in the This year, volunteer opportuni- work the Sisters do and how much your support Courtyard Meeting Room. means. ties include receiving donations For more information contact at the Fredericksburg Food Bryan Richardson at br22406@ The Oblate Sisters serve in many countries Bank Tent at the Spotsylvania cox.net throughout the world, including here at St. Mary Farmer’s Market on Route 3 of the Immaculate Conception Parish. In Africa, West (commuter lot) and the Special Corpus Christi the Sisters serve many different communities, pick-up and delivery of dona- Mass & Procession ranging from urban areas like Cape Town to tions to the food bank. Collec- the desert of Namaqualand. Their in tion days and times are Satur- In honor of the Feast of Cor- Ecuador and Colombia stretches from densely- days 8am–noon. Pick-up is at pus Christi, we will celebrate a populated cities to the jungles. Class distinctions noon and drop off to the Food special additional Sunday bi- are still ingrained in the people of these countries Bank must be made by 1pm. lingual Mass at 12:30pm at Holy and the Sisters work to lead all groups closer to We are looking to organize Cross (the English 12:30pm as Christ. They run schools, retreat houses and day small teams of 2-3 persons, once normal at the church), June 3, care centers. a month for a 2-4 hour com- followed by a Corpus Christi Procession around the school mitment—it’s a perfect service If you can in any way contribute to the missions property, followed by the Parish of the , please know that your opportunity for Scouts, youth Picnic! All are invited to attend groups and Outreach Ministries. generosity will be greatly appreciated. May we and celebrate this great Solem- all continue to pray that God will bless our mis- If you would like to volunteer, nity of the Body and Blood of please contact Rick Capo- sionaries who work so tirelessly to bring his good Christ! news to all his children throughout the world rali at 540-840-0716 or by email [email protected]. For more information on this local Pilgrim Virgin Statue community effort, please visit Would you like to have the growforyourneighbor.com. Our Pilgrim Virgin Statue visit your signup genius webpage will home? Contact Mary Lou Felts, open 21 May, search growfory- 571-723-3333 or maryloufelts@ ourneighbor in the “find sign gmail.com for more informa- up” tab. More details in the tion. This is one of the works upcoming weeks. done by the Legion of Mary.

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getVolunteers involved Needed Father's Day Pancake The Office of Migration & Breakfast! Refugee Services , in the Fred- Enjoy a great breakfast while ericksburg area, is currently celebrating Father's Day, June in desperate need of tutors for 17! Your Knights of Columbus school-aged children needing will be hosting a Pancake help with homework. They are Breakfast from 8am-12pm on asking that tutors commit to June 17. Enjoy fluffy pancakes, two hours per week. Tutoring sausage, eggs, hash browns, and takes place in the home of the varied beverages appropiate for student (due to transportation all ages! You cannot start the issues). The kids are wonderful, day better than celebrating our very well behaved, polite and Lord and enjoying a wonderful eager to learn. This is a great breakfast with your family. volunteer opportunity for high Hope to see you there! school kids needing community hours, National Honor Society Members, retired folks, empty You Were Born a Man nesters ..anyone, wanting to Become a Knight connect and teach a child will- ing to learn. Interested volun- What do Vince Lombardi, Babe teers can start by submitting Ruth, and President John F. Ken- their information on ccda.net nedy all have in common? They and clicking on 'volunteers' and were all men of faith. They were they can also contact the volun- all legendary not only for their teer manager, Arielle Reynoso extraordinary achievements, at 703-778-9128, or through but also for the many ways they email, [email protected]. We gave of themselves in service to can match tutors based on their others. They were all Knights of preference for gender and grade Columbus. level. For more than 130 years, Knights have been leaders in Baccalaureate Mass their communities. Rooted in We invite all graduating high faith and supported by a global school seniors to come to Mass fraternity of 1.9 million at 12:30pm on Sunday June 10. Knights, you can be more and Graduates will process in with do more. When you join us, the priest and sit together in the you’re joining the company of front of the church and be rec- heroic men, and answering a ognized for their achievements! higher call to become what God wants you to be!

Become a CITIZEN Meet other extraordinary Apply now! Come to a citizen- Knights who are part of your ship application workshop host- local council. See what being ed by Hogar a Knight can do for you. Con- Immigrant Services on June 16, tact us at either grandknight@ from 10am-1pm at St. Anthony kofc4034.org or membership@ . Cost is $110, kofc4034.org. Or, sign up now cash or credit. Contact us or pre- on line at KofC.org/JoinUs register by calling (571) 208-1572 or email hogarimmigrantser- vices.org/workshop.

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TASTY food and drinks Our annual served from 3-6pm PARISH AND everything you bring: june 3, 2018 If your last names starts with: PICNIC A-G: bring chips to share; is Sunday, H-P: bring a dessert to share; Help is needed! June 3 from Q-Z: bring a non-perishable snack. Hamburgers, turkey burgers, hot 3–7pm on dogs, sausages, baked beans, potato the fields at GAMES salad, and drinks are prepared by Extreme Air Bungee Jumper the Knights and served by the CCW. Holy Cross Wrecking Ball Side dishes and desserts provided by Academy Jurassic Adventure parishioners. 5 in 1 3D Sponge Bob Bungee Run/ Gladiator Joust Fire Rescue Obstacle Course To help serve food, contact the Big Kahuna Dry Water Slide Council of Catholic Women: Eileen save Geary, [email protected], ACTIVITIES 540-371-1844 the date Face painting Pony rides To help cook, set up or clean up, Cotton candy contact Knights of Columbus: VOLUNTEER Sno cones Paul Scott,[email protected] , TODAY! Popcorn 540-891-9331 Music by Vision Majest Martial Arts demo

We invite all Christians to It is our hope that this monthly prayer brings together Christians of gather in the peace of Christ at St. all churches, pastors and flocks, as Mary Monday, June 18 together we realize a bit more each day that we must rely upon God’s power as we “prepare a place for unity to bring about Unity among all who and peace” together. follow Jesus, “as he and the Father are one.” It is something we are unable to do ourselves. You are invited to a monthly gathering of prayer in the ecumenical tradition This Unity which embraces all people of the Taizé Community in France, stands at the very heart of Christ’s the second Monday of every month at mission...and belongs to the essence of 8:15pm. our community. Let us provide a place where his Spirit can come and fulfill his plan for us.

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happeningsHealth Ministry The Fitness Equation +++++++++++++++++++++ We all know the drill: eat right and exercise! We often focus exclusive- Red Cross Bloodmobile Blood Drive ly on the diet side. But for just a minute, take a look at the activity Knights of Columbus 4034 side of that equation and you will see the amazing benefits to even a moderate activity regime. Regular Save the Date, Save a Life! physical activity lowers the risk Wednesday, June 6 of depression, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, 2-6pm obesity, stroke, colon cancer, and St. Mary's Parking Lot breast cancer. It may also help you feel like you have more energy, stamina, and endurance. Be active +++++++++++++++++++++ for any and all reasons that are meaningful to you! Physical activity is safe for al- August 4, 2018 most everyone. However it is Save the Date good practice to check with your physician to confirm that there SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE are no restrictions that apply to you. Even if you are out of shape No Cost to Attend • Reservations Required • marysshelterva.org or have not been active in a long time, you can be active safely. Physical activity is anything that gets the body moving. Begin at a moderate pace – that is you can talk in a normal fashion and continue your activity without experiencing shortness of breath. Once the activity begins to seem easy, add a little more activity. Then try doing your routine it more frequently.

An initial goal is approximately 2 hrs. /week of moderate activity. Activity should be in episodes of at least 10 minutes, and it is best to “How can there be too many children? spread these out during the week. That’s like saying there are too many flowers.” Some people find it beneficial —Mother Teresa to work with a group. Even a regular walk with friends pays big benefits. The most important 9th Annual Summer Soirée point is just start and begin to de- velop the habit of regular activity. For more information check out: August 4, 2018 cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/ pa-health/index Fredericksburg Expo Center Or check with your local YMCA for their many options for safe physical activity. 1601 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401 • 540-374-3407 • marysshelterva.org Photography: Kathryn Mandel Photography, mandel.smugmug.com • Graphic Design: The Design Room, Inc., thedesignroominc.com _____ W E W E L C O M E Y O U H O M E. 540-373-6491 10 our parish june share Welcome to SHARE at St. Mary Parish! Order Deadline: June 11 Food Pick-Up: June 23 This is a food cooperative program with a community service requirement. Package Pick-up is typically the fourth Saturday of the month at the Parish Life SHARE Order Form Center between 8-9am. The following month’s menu will be available at the Value Package ($23) time of pick-up. _____ x $23. = $______Baby Back Ribs ($35) Please contact Rick Caporali for more _____ x $35. = $______information and details, rcaporali@ Gourmet Chicken Breasts ($24) stbernpar.org. Calling ALL Princesses! _____ x $24. = $______Value Package $23 Sirloin Strip Steaks ($22) Troop VA 0128 will be hosting A (2 hrs community service) _____ x $22. = $______Princess Party for rising Kinder- ▪ Ground Beef - 1lb garten - 2nd Grade Girls! ▪ Smoked, Thick-Cut Bacon - 1lb ▪ Tysons Chicken Tenderloins - 1.3lb Wear your princess best and join ▪ Turkey Sausage Links - 85/15 - 1lb TOTAL: $______us for crafts, a dance party, light ▪ Plus 8-12 lbs. of the freshest fruits refreshments, and to learn about and vegetables we can find for you and your family the American Heritage Girls Name 2018-19 program year! Baby Back Ribs $35 address Thursday, May 31 at 7pm (2 hrs community service) Holy Cross Academy Ready to fire up the grill? ▪ 10lb Box of Baby Back Ribs! city state zip Please RSVP by May 29 to email [email protected] so Gourmet Chicken Breast Box $24 we can be sure to have enough (2 hrs Community Service) supplies for each princess in cell/phone ▪ 10-pound box of hand-cut, skin- attendance! on, boneless chicken breasts, with Community Service Hours: wingette ___ hrs Church ___ Host site June Family Dinner Sirloin Strip Steaks $22 ___ hrs Youth ___ Transport , ___ hrs Shelter ___ Comm. Dinner Sponsored by the Knights of Co- (2 hrs Community Service) ___ hrs Seniors ___ Vincent de Paul lumbus, will be held on Satur- ▪ 6-8 oz steaks, ready for the grill! day, June 2 from 6-8:30pm in the ___ hrs Micah ___ MW Hospital Parish Life Center. The menu ___ hrs School ___ Parish Ministry includes baked spaghetti with Menu items are always subject to change. ___ hrs Community Service marinara sauce, garden salad, When we must substitute, we try to give ___ hrs Other ___ hrs Other melon salad, & ice cream. The better value. net proceeds will be donated to PAYMENT METHODS: CYM Youth Camp. The dinner CASH or MONEY ORDER. is open to the public and pay-at- No CHECKS; Payment due when the-door. Takeouts are available. order is placed. The cost is Adults/Teens: $7, Money Orders should be made to: Seniors (60&up): $6, Children SHARE FOOD NETWORK. (7-12): $5, Children (under 7): Free. THE MAX COST PER FAMILY is $25 _____ S A I N T M A R Y of the I M M A C U L A T E C O N C E P T I O N www.stmaryfred.org 11 operations

givenWeekly Offertory in lovees; rather, we go out to serve the SCRIP Helping HCA needs of those whose lives and How it works: Most of us shop Collections for May 20 rights are in danger. Lord, may we Offertory $27,052 at various local vendors that are learn from what Mary did. Send us supported through SCRIP. These Diocesan Retired Priests $8,079 to help mothers and children in need. include Giant, Weis, Wawa, Special Parish Needs (add'l) $1,905 Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Target St Vincent de Paul Poor Box $174 Al Anon Surviving the as well as popular restaurants Weekend Group like Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Second Collection next week is for IHOP and Outback. Complete All who have been affected by shopwithscrip.com the Diocesan Mission Appeal for list at someone else’s drinking, and There are several ways you The Oblate Sisters of St. Francis members come together to learn a can order/purchase gift cards De Sales. Thank you for your better way of life and how to find through the SCRIP program. generosity! happiness. It’s important to know One is to visit a SCRIP table that you are not alone and there is after most Masses (including help. Al Anon meetings are every HCA). There is a volunteer who Saturday at 10am in Room 204 of will provide info and help you Children’s Offertory St. Mary’s Parish Life Center. purchase gift cards. Checks or Envelopes for June cash accepted. You can also order online for delivery to Our Children’s Offertory Con- Nar Anon Support either HCA (after 10:30am tributions for the month of June Available Mass or during school hours will be donated to Hope House, when school is in session) or which was established in 1987 to Nar Anon is a program that of- for pickup after Saturday or serve homeless women and their fers support to family members Sunday Masses at the Church. children from the City of Fred- and friends of loved ones strug- And the most convenient way, ericksburg, and the counties of gling with substance abuse. All set up a Presto Pay account Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, information and discussion is and order gift cards online. You and King George. Hope House is non-judgemental, informative and will need St. Mary’s enrollment a non-profit, 501(c)3, transitional strictly confidential. Our meetings code to set an account. For facility where homeless women are in Room 204 in the Parish Life the enrollment code and and their children can stay up to Center on Thursday from 7-8pm assistance, please contact Christi two years. Hope House provides and are open to the community at Greenwell at scripcoordinator@ safe housing and the opportuni- large. Contact Cathy at 703-201- holycrossweb.com or 703- ties to transition to successful, 8821, [email protected] or 994- 2142. She will help get you independent living. Hope House Wayne at 540-840-5230. started. also provides a childcare program that demonstrates excellence in childcare and ensures academic Prayer to the Holy success. For more information, Spirit visit their website at hopehouse- by Saint Augustine va.org. Breathe in me O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy; Choose Life Reflection Act in me O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy; After Mary was told she would Draw my heart O Holy Spirit, be the mother of God, the truth That I love but what is holy; of her new status did not distract Strengthen me O Holy Spirit, her from Elizabeth’s needs. Real To defend all that is holy; encounters with God do not turn Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, us into ourselves, but rather make That I always may be holy. us more responsive to the needs of others. Religion does not keep us within the walls of our church-

_____ W E W E L C O M E Y O U H O M E. 540-373-6491 12 liturgy daily bread Father's Day Novena Saint Mary Prayer List Daily Mass Intentions The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is Please pray for those who are sick or in need, and Readings the best way to remember your especially: Maria Eliza Franca Maciel, Eileen Bourne, father, living or deceased – or your Marty T., David A, Pedro Rios, Cathy Burgh, Roger Dewayne, Angus Johnson, Peter Wood, Jude Murphy, May grandfather, godfather or someone Paula Snellings, Mary Jean & Don Williams, Harold 28 MONDAY who is like a father to you. Begin- Gardiner, Gerald Gardiner, Tina Ott, Michael Carr, 6:30am No Mass ning June 17, Father’s Day, a No- Stephen Daley, Deanna White, Maria Stein, Elizabeth 9:00am Father Colin vena of Masses will be offered for Davis, Jeanette Williams, Deborah June King, Ann 1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27 all the intentions placed in front Gallagher, Robert & Brittani Horner, Mary Ulmer, An- of the altar. These intentions will tonio Christianson, Thomas Moeller, Marianne Ford, 29 TUESDAY remain before the altar throughout Ortiz Family, Maryann Seidlinger, William Hackbarth, 6:30am Roberto Canizares the Novena. Fathers’ Day Cards John Michael Ides, Sylvia Pressley, Tamlyn Leaf, Mat- 9:00am Thomas Zecha+ and extra novena envelopes are thew Roberts, Deanna Uperti, Gabriela Mason, Maria 1 Pt 1:18-25/Mk 10:32-45 available in the vestibule of the Stine, Joy & Larry Kligman, David Duke, Dennis Morris, James Murphy, Joan Cheek, Ted Mayor, Tim Church and in the Parish Office. 30 WEDNESDAY Conway, Billy LaPietra, Daniel Bustamonta, Maryann 6:30am Diane Thinh Nguyen Devenas, Frank Spatt, Micheal Chen, Joseph Stefano, 9:00am Rob D'Lugos Fred Becker, Chuck Boyer, Maria Celia Brandao Lage, 1 Pt 1:18-25/Mk 10:32-45 Leah Sapphire, Felicity Stanfield, Michael Kraljevich, Steve Zawisa, Casey Roby, Calvin Mills, Mary Jean 31 THURSDAY Mills, Elise Velez, Tracey Hansen, Elizabeth Ames, 6:30am Reed Sturtevant Aleisa Barber, David Arnold, Maryann Greatsinger, 9:00am Brian Retan+ Antonio Ferrara, Wilson and Joan Parker, Emma Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-56 Gilbert, Virginia Gannon, Maureen Guilfoyle, Daniel Burke, Katherine Perusi, Dorie Lee, Christopher Szynal, Joy Zerby, Mariah Ceidlinger, Kelly Carperter- 1 FRIDAY Silvers, Suzi Eggleston, Bernad Castillo, Nancy Buhite, 6:30am Harold Ehrhart+ Michael Durant, Matthew Gomer, Tricia Davis, Mar- 8:15am* James J. O'Conner+ tha Clements, Dolores Renninger, Donna Long, Mary 9:00am Anthony Michael Wright+ Ann Valentine, Mary Ann Maynard, Zachary Payne, 8:00pm Alfredo Catolico Sr+ Margaret Krebbel, Adrianna Pruitt, Deanna Pruitt, 1 Pt 4:7-13/Mk 11:11-26 Montgomery Wood, Gail Russell, Patricia Russo, Charles Dittmer, Bruce Mattern, Dorothy Simmons, 2 SATURDAY Lillian Kendall, Nikolai Sherba, Sharon S., Barbara 9:00am Kenney Derenthal+ Clarke, Roseanne Nash, Jeanne Burke, Prudy Tarpe, 5:00pm Zbrzezni & Dolonaoski Families Gerardo Aguilar, Maureen Mizzles, Miles Wood, Mary 7:00pm For Our Parish Ellen Kearney,Kay Simmons, Robert Meyer, Marc and Jude 17-25/Mk 11:27-33 Susan Wood, John Gil, Lita Mary Mamboyo, Nathan Apicella, Timothy Travis, Kaden Sabo, Robert Nathan 3 SUNDAY Servetnick, Christina Dittmer, Dianne Clancy, The 7:00am Oneta Shorter+ Chevchuc Family, Mary Damato 8:30am Kennery Derenthal+ Please pray for all the men and women in our 10:30am Those who died in May military and civilian support services overseas, 10:30am* Isabella Morgan+ especially: Glenn Dickinson, Paul Fischer, John 12:30pm Charles Finn & Daughter Moring, Dominick Joseph Petro, Jamal Williams, Jannette Lance Schulte, Brian Hellman, Sean Plunkett, Roy 2:30pm(sp) Lorena & Armando Gomez Selvidge, Patrick Fenton, David James, Shawn Tupta, 5:00pm Fr. Peter Dobrowski Vincent Petillo, Christopher Johnson III, Patrick 7:00pm Margaret Dougherty+ Desmond, Andrew M. Smith, Nelly Garcia, Mindy Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-26 Hakenson, Xavier Alas, Anthony Howell, John * Indicates Mass at Holy Cross Academy Anthenor, Andrew Dowdy, Sean McCullum, Josue Please remember that Mass intentions may be re- Bermudez, Monica Hannan, Julio A. Alarcon, Gabe quested at the parish office for any remaining Masses Gonzalez, David Oechslein, Shawn Herr, Logan of the year. If dates are no longer available for the date Mullins, Greg Feroldi, Tyler Wood, Kelsey Cullinan, you desire, you are welcome to request an intention Jason Cullinan, Estrella Bernaola, Frank Spatt Jr. that is “unscheduled,” and one of the priests will gladly celebrate Mass for your intention at an extra Please pray also for those who have died, especially Mass during the week or as a concelebrant. the benefactors of Saint Mary Church. _____ S A I N T M A R Y of the I M M A C U L A T E C O N C E P T I O N www.stmaryfred.org 13