SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN —Infants: Newborn children of at least one Catholic parent should be 13405 Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735-4564 baptized as Catholics shortly after their birth. Parishioners with 301-292-0527 (Parish office) newborns should complete a Baptismal preparation form (available online or hard copy) and call Fr. Plummer at the Parish Office to 301-292-2522 (School office) schedule a preparation class. Baptisms typically do not take place Church E-Mail Address: [email protected] during Mass in the Lenten Season. Church Internet Address: http://www.saintmaryspiscataway.net —Children younger than 7: are baptized “as infants.” See above. Facebook Address: http://www.facebook.com/StMarysPiscataway —Children 7 and older: if unbaptized, these typically receive School E-Mail Address: [email protected] Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the annual Easter Vigil, after preparation. Contact Fr. Plummer at the Parish Office to School Internet Address: http://www.stmaryspiscataway.org arrange preparations (301) 292-0527 #101.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY [email protected] For a valid marriage, no matter who he or she marries, a Catholic must Priest in Residence: Rev. Michael W. Briese (#115) marry in the Catholic Church before a Priest or Deacon and at least [email protected] 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. Plummer 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 Weekend Masses 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 Saturday ~ 4:00 p.m., Main Church Lady’s Chapel at St. Mary’s. Sunday ~ 8:00 a.m., Our Lady’s Chapel 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 9:30 a.m., & 12:00 p.m., Main Church arrange an appointment with a priest. As a Catholic Church, we are bound to observe the Order of Christian Funerals as prescribed in the Weekday Masses Roman Ritual, and to observe additional parish policies. Monday through Friday; ~ 8:15 a.m. For burial arrangements in our parish cemetery, please call the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Catholic Cemeteries at (301) Holy Day Masses 932-1766. A representative will meet with you at our Parish Office.

Please refer to the bulletin prior to the Holy Day for the schedule. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Required for unbaptized adults who wish to become Catholic. Tuesday and Friday~ after Morning Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel Non-Catholic Christians who wish to be received into Full Saturday ~ 2:00 to 3:45 p.m. in the Main Church Communion with the Catholic Church, baptized Catholics who wish to Sunday~ before each Mass Or by appointment 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. Plummer at (301) 292-0527 #101 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 Fr. Plummer at (301) 292-0527 #101 to register.

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

EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION/ADORATION WEEKLY TIMES Founded in Colonial Catholic History in 1640 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 (202) 368-7189, to “sign-up” for an hour within Canonically Established in 1830 the following times:

Tuesday ~ No Adoration, at present Welcome to our new parishioners and visitors! Wednesday ~ 8:15 a.m. Mass to 7:00 p.m. Thursday ~ 8:15 a.m. Mass to 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet, 6:30 p.m. Be sure to introduce yourself to our pastor after Mass. Registration forms are available in the gathering area PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mondays thru Fridays~ 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. of the Church, at the Parish Office, and on our website. (Closed on Federal Holidays) Saturday, August 14th, 4 p.m. GLORIA (BOTH DAYS) VIGIL MASS OF THE SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

INTROIT Glorious things are spoken of you, O Mary, who today were exalted above the choirs of Angels into eternal triumph with Christ.

FIRST READING 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 (621) David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring the ark of the LORD to the place which he prepared for it. David also called together the sons of Aaron and the Levites. The Levites bore the ark of God on their shoulders with poles, as Moses had ordained according to the word of the LORD. David commanded the chiefs of the Levites to appoint their kinsmen as chanters, to play on musical instruments, harps, lyres, and cymbals, to make a loud sound of rejoicing. They brought in the ark of God and set it within the tent which David had pitched for it. Then they offered up burnt offerings and peace offerings to God. When David had finished offering up the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14

R. Lord, go up to the place of your rest, you and the ark of your holiness. Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; We found it in the fields of Jaar. Let us enter his dwelling, Let us worship at his footstool. R. Lord, go up to the place of your rest, you and the ark of your holiness. May the priests be clothes with justice; Let your faithful ones shout merrily for joy. For the sake of David your servant, Reject not the plea of your anointed. R. Lord, go up to the place of your rest, you and the ark of your holiness. For the LORD has chosen Zion; He prefers her for her dwelling. “Zion is my resting place forever; In her will I dwell, for I prefer her.” R. Lord, go up to the place of your rest, you and the ark of your holiness.

SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15:54b-57 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Brothers and sisters: When that which is mortal clothes itself with Introit Cf. Rev 12:1 immortality, then the word that is written shall come about. Death is swallowed up in victory. A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the Where, O death, is your victory? sun, and the moon beneath her feet, and on her head a crown Where, o death is your sting? of twelve stars. The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But Reading I Rv. 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant Christ. could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and ALLELUIA Luke 11:28 on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was with child and Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth. Then another Blessed are they who hear the word of God and observe it. sign appeared in the sky; it was a huge red dragon, with seven Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. heads and ten horns, and on its heads were seven diadems. Its tail swept away a third of the stars in the sky and hurled them GOSPEL Luke 11:27-28 down to the earth. Then the dragon stood before the woman While Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and about to give birth, to devour her child when she gave birth. She said to him, “Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts gave birth to a son, a male child, destined to rule all the nations at which you nursed.” He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who with an iron rod. Her child was caught up to God and his hear the word of God and observe it.” throne. The woman herself fled into the desert where she had a place prepared by God. COMMUNION ANTIPHON Cf. Luke 11:27 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, which bore the Son of the “Now have salvation and power come, eternal Father. and the Kingdom of our God and the authority of his Anointed One.” Responsorial Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16 Credo R. (10bc) The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed I believe in one God, in gold. the Father almighty, The queen takes her place at your right hand in gold of Ophir. maker of heaven and earth, R. The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in of all things visible and invisible. gold. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, Hear, O daughter, and see; turn your ear, forget your people and your father’s house. the Only Begotten Son of God, R. The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in born of the Father before all ages. gold. God from God, Light from Light, So shall the king desire your beauty; for he is your lord. true God from true God, R. The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in begotten, not made, gold. consubstantial with the Father; They are borne in with gladness and joy; they enter the palace through him all things were made. of the king. For us men and for our salvation R. The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in he came down from heaven, gold. At the words that follow up to and including "and became Reading II 1 Cor 15:20-27 man," all bow. Brothers and sisters: Christ has raised from the dead, the and by the Holy Spirit first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. came through man, the resurrection of the dead came also For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, through man. For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall he suffered death and was buried, all be brought to life, but each one in proper order: Christ the first-fruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ; and rose again on the third day then comes the end, when he hands over the Kingdom to his in accordance with the Scriptures. God and Father, when he has destroyed every sovereignty and He ascended into heaven every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put and is seated at the right hand of the Father. all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is He will come again in glory death, for “he subjected everything under his feet.” to judge the living and the dead Alleluia and his kingdom will have no end. R. Alleluia, alleluia. I believe in the Holy Spirit, Mary is taken up to heaven; a chorus of angels exults. the Lord, the giver of life, R. Alleluia, alleluia. who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Gospel Lk 1:39-56 who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in who has spoken through the prophets. haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the I believe in one, holy, house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When catholic and apostolic Church. Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped I confess one baptism in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy for the forgiveness of sins Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of and the life of the world to come. Amen. your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at Offertory the moment the sound of your greeting reached Worship 703: Salve Regina my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Communion Antiphon Lk 1:48-49 Blessed are you who believed that what was O Jerusalem, glorify the Lord, who gives you your fill of finest spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” wheat. And Mary said: Communion/Meditation “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior Edward Grieg, Ave Maris Stella for he has looked with favor on his lowly Recessional servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.” Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY| AUGUST 15TH, 2021

Parish Week Events: Current Week’s Mass Schedule—Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m., Our Lady’s Chapel Mon., Aug. 16 St. Stephen of Hungary 9:30 a.m., & 12:00 p.m. Masses, Main Church K of C Parish Feast Breakfast—after 9:30 a.m. Mass 8:15 a.m. Lorretta & Ejike Dungor—Wed. Anniv. (Parish Hall) Tues., Aug. 17 Weekday

Monday, Aug. 16 8:15 a.m. Michelle & Steve Maresch—Wed. Anniv. Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (OLC) St. Stephen of Hungary Wed., Aug. 18 Weekday Tuesday, Aug. 17 Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (OLC) 8:15 a.m. Earl Catterton (+) Weekday Thur., Aug. 19 St. John Eudes Wednesday, Aug. 18 Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (OLC) Deceased Alumni Priests of Mount Saint Mary’s 8:15 a.m. Weekday Eucharistic Exposition—9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., (OLC) Seminary Thursday, Aug. 19 Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (OLC) Fri., Aug. 20 St. Bernard St. John Eudes Eucharistic Exposition—9:00 a.m. ‘til 7:00 p.m., (OLC) 8:15 a.m. Mrs. Patricia Agboli (+)—BD Friday, Aug. 20 Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (OLC) Next Weekend’s Mass Schedule St. Bernard The Chosen Movie—7:00 p,m. (Parish Hall) Sat., Aug. 21 Vigil Saturday, Aug. 21 Confessions—2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.., (Main Church) St. Pius X Vigil Mass—4:00 p.m., (Main Church) 4:00 p.m. Jonathan Blank Sun., August 22 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m., Our Lady’s Chapel 9:30 a.m., & 12:00 p.m. Masses, Main Church 8:00 a.m. Filbert John Aquino (+) 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Parishioners 12:00 p.m. Gail Hall (+) 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 [email protected]. 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, August 15, to Saturday, August 21, 2021 The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in the Main Church for the repose of the soul of Dave William Cave. From: Diane Cave The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in Our Lady’s Chapel for the repose of the souls of our newly deceased.

EXPOSITION CANDELABRA: For the week of Sunday, August 15, to Saturday, August 21, 2021 Wednesday and Thursday The Left-side Candelabra will burn this week in Our Lady’s Chapel for the intentions of all families of unborn babies. The Right-side Candelabra will burn this week in Our Lady’s Chapel for the repose of the souls of all unborn babies. Customary Donation: Sanctuary Light or Adoration Candelabra–$10 per Week

MEMORIAL FLOWERS: This week’s Altar flowers are in Memory of Dave William Cave. From his wife, Diane Cave. The Tabernacle Flowers are donated by Rose Gazarek. (Due to the closing of Sharper Florist, we now ask that you order and pay for your arrangements directly with your chosen florist. We ask that you contact the parish office to discuss the dates.)

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Mary Allen, Brian Ashby, Catherine Beck, David Beckner, Ed Bednar, Robert Blandford, Brendamarie Smith-Bottorf, Fr. Michael Bryant, Harry Burton, Leonard Carter, Paul Carter, Jr., Steven Carter, Alan Champaloux, Scot Cuozzo, Darlene Davis, Dawn De Chance, Nancy Cyr, Shari Deeb, Michael L. DeMoulin, Anju Diggs, John Diggs, Mary Ann Estes, Brice Ewing, Justin Faulkner, Ernestino Figueroa, Jr., Anita and Joe Foley, Theresa Fox, Bill Gates, June Gates, Harry Gorman, Amy Gray, Cathy Gwiazda, Mable Henson, Carol Hickey, Rusty Hickey, Merrill Horner, Normita Ijadunola, Soddye Johnson, Carol Kapitan, Karl Athanasius Kim, Enid King, Steliana Kruer, Jerry Laguilles, Jr., Frank Loeffler, Jr., Felis Luña, Judy Manion, Ruth Mararac, Bill Maxwell, Mary McNeice, Diane Miles, Janet Miller, Joseph Murphy, Jules Olive, Carmelita Penaflor, Walter Raley II, Eddie Randall, Shanda Reecks, Jim Ritchie, Susan Ritchie, Marco Rodriguez, Heather Rosales, James Rudasill, Michael Russell, Greg Scheirer, Leanette Marie Schiliro, Grace Schlosser, Gabrielle Sellers, Veronica Shourdes, Joseph Sienkiewicz, Eva Sikora, Eric Simon, Priscilla Simms, Anna Simpson, Katherine Smith, Shirley Smith, Kathy Tesi, Lorraine Thompson, Janie Tilch, Thelma Tilman, James Conrad Townes, Gil Vigneault, Kim Walls, Rena Walzel, Paul Watson, John Weaver, Donna Webb, Samuel Willett, Marie C. Williams, and Joyce Windsor. Those with the Coronavirus. Names will remain on the prayer list for at least 60 days.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD August—1999-2020: We are honoring the anniversary of all of our beloved dead who died in the month of August, from 1999-2020. Agnes Louise Alekna (83), Ester Salurda Amper (54), Theodore W. Banis (68), Mary Estelle Bartlett (55), Mark Anthony Bautista (50), Patrick Joseph Boyle (83), Edward Elsworth Brightwell, Jr. (67), Yvonne Bernadette Brooks (68), Margaret K. Brown (74), Mary Louise Butler (72), Michael Ralph Cannatella (72), William David Cave (85), Linda Jean Coulby (49), Anthony E. D’Ambrosio (75), Dorothy Swann Freeman (89), Mark Hegedus (53), Anna M. Merritt (86), Mary Audrey Neal (79), Dewayne Israel Newman (40), Venerable V. Oca (70), Baker Y. Parker (94), Fermin PeBenito (83), Mary Frances Pender (93), George T. Petchel (84), Virginia Ann Pica (74), James Francis Price (89), Elizabeth Rella Proctor (80), Dale Thomas Schilling (41), Martin R. Serapio (50), Patricia Shatz (61), Joseph W. Smialek (81), Gladys Antoinette Stansbury (81), John Theodore Sunstone, Jr. (91), Merva L. Underwood (91), Pearl Washington (53), Sheila Theresa (Allen) Washington (60), Katherine G. Welch (78), Mary B. Werner (94), and Howard L. Whittington (86). All of the names that were here originally, are now on the Prayer List Page on our website https:// saintmaryspiscataway.net/prayer-list.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY HERE & AWAY: PFC Eric Bean, U S Army; Staff Sargant Brandon Fournier, USAF; LT. Laura Carts Hills, USCG; CPO Mary Patton, USNR; CWO2 Christopher Ramsey, USMC; and Major Stephen Voglezon, US Army. Please contact us if you have relatives in the military serving overseas. ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL OF PISCATAWAY Eucharistic Exposition : † Exposition is in Our Lady’s Chapel after Mass 24 Hour Eucharistic Exposition (Approx. 9:00 a.m.) until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, and Thursday (Devotions and Benediction). Friday, September 3rd to Saturday, September 4th † We need to be sure to have adorers the whole time the Lord is exposed. At least two people at a time would 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Main Church be ideal. † Save Eucharistic Exposition through your commitment to be in the presence of the Lord for a full hour of adoration. First Friday 8:15 a.m. Mass followed by † We cannot provide this devotion without your participation. First Friday Devotions † Please contact Anne Marie Ramsey, at (202) 368-7189, to sign up for an hour. Please, continue wearing your masks and use First Saturday 9:00 a.m. Mass followed by the hand sanitizer provided. Thank you.

COME SPEND TIME IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD! First Saturday Devotions We Need Adorers to cover on Wed. from 4-5p.m., & 5-6p.m. SIGN-UP SHEETS WILL BE IN THE On Thurs., we need Adorers from 10-11a.m., 12-1p.m., & 2-3p.m. MAIN CHURCH NARTHEX THIS WEEKEND Adorers—Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, and schools starting to open, we will be offering a new way to keep you posted concerning Exposition, and other events whenever Latin Anyone? there is inclement weather, such as heavy rain, flooding, or tornados, as announced on the radio or TV. Please go to our We are organizing a group of parishioners interested in learning webpage: https://saintmaryspiscataway.net/or Facebook: liturgical Latin. Meetings will start this month and will take https://www.facebook.com/StMarysPiscataway/ place on Sundays at 4:00 PM. All are welcome and there are no Mass is always held if a priest can get to the church. charges involved. If interested, please contact Anne-Marie Ramsey: [email protected] “The Chosen” Movie Night—Fri., August 20, in the Parish Hall.

Thank you to our blessed volunteers who have come and cleaned St. Mary’s School of Piscataway the churches for the past two weekends. You are fantastic and are Want to know what we’re up to greatly appreciated! To everyone else, please help and keep our church and chapel this Summer? tidy after each Mass. Thank you so much! Follow us on social media! @SMSPiscataway School resumes Tuesday, August 31! Our PSR (Parish School of Religion) registration will be coming soon!

Around the Archdiocese Retrouvaille—Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue, or have you just stopped talking St. Mary’s Choir—Do you enjoy singing? St. to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Mary’s Liturgical Choir is looking for new choristers Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their to sing at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. No marriages. This program has helped many couples previous musical experience is necessary, only a love experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential infor- of singing (in tune). Singing is praying to God twice! Practice will mation or to register for the upcoming program beginning with a occur on Thursday evenings, at 7:15 p.m., in the Main Church. weekend on September 3rd - September 5th, 2021, please First Practice begins September 9th. visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.org, call (443) 400-7017, or Contact Dr. Eran Lupu at: eranlupu @icloud.com email: [email protected] 2021 Diocesan 2nd Collection Stewardship (Archdiocese of Washington) Dear Lord Prayer, teach me to be generous, September 5 The Catholic University of America Teach me to serve you as you deserve, To give and not to count the cost, The Catholic University of America - Catholic University is the To fight and not to heed the wound, national university of the Catholic Church. Gifts to the National To toil and not to seek for rest, Collection — the only second collection taken for higher education To labor and not to seek reward, in the U.S. — support students during this crucial time and help the Save that of knowing that I do your will. University conduct critical research that will serve parishes and Amen. dioceses throughout the country. --St. Ignatius Loyola It underwrites scholarships to help financially deserving students complete their educations at CUA.

Pamphlets—There are some fantastic pamphlets for you https://engage.catholic.edu/giving/how-give/national-collection to take home and read. You can find them in our

pamphlet rack on the right-hand-side of the Main Thank you for your generosity! Church Baptistry when looking toward the Sanctuary. THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY | AUGUST 15, 2021 THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY | AUGUST 15, 2021 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL OF PISCATAWAY ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL OF PISCATAWAY THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY | AUGUST 15, 2021 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL OF PISCATAWAY