20408 Point Lookout Rd. • Great Mills, MD 20634 Parish Office Hours:Tuesday -Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm • Appointments can be made by calling the rectory. 301-994-0525 • FAX: 301-994-1547 • www.holyfacechurch.org
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Pastor, Rev. Jerry Gamrot Deacon, Mr. Paul Bielewicz
Parish Bookkeeper, Mrs. Anya Naegele
Faith Formation, Mrs. Laura Lang Youth Ministry, Mr. Chris Harris [email protected] R.C.I.A., Mrs. Ashley Davis
An Act of Spiritual Communion Chairperson, Parish Council, Mrs. Laura Schuyler by St. Alphonsus Liguori Little Flower School, Grades Pre-K-8 Principal, Mrs. Barbara Stirling [email protected] My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the 301-994-0404, Most Holy Sacrament.
CONFESSIONS: I love You above all things, and I Desire to receive Saturday: 4:15pm or by appointment You into my soul. ROSARY: Monday: 6:00pm Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacra- EUCHARIST: Saturday: Vigil 5:00pm mentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:30am Daily: 8:00am Tuesday through Friday I embrace You as if You were already there and Tuesday: 10:00am during school year Holy Days: As Announced unite myself wholly to You.
ADORATION WITH BENEDICTION Never permit me to be separated from You. First Thursday of the Month 6:00pm Amen.
Bulletin Deadline: in Writing by Monday 3:00 pm
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Welcome to the Holy Face Catholic Church family. On behalf of our parishioners, I invite you to tour our website and get acquainted with our growing and vibrant faith community. Better yet, please come visit us in person, worship with us, and make this your spiritual home. If you need more information about our parish, please do not hesitate to call me. May the peace of Christ be with you. Your brother in Christ, Rev. Jerry Gamrot
New Parishioners: The parish family of Holy Face welcomes all new parishioners! Please fill out a registration form available on our webpage or in the back of the church and drop it in the collection basket at Sunday Mass. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 301-994-0525. You may also reach our Welcoming Committee at [email protected] !
Sacrament of Baptism: Expectant parents must attend our Baptism Preparation Program which is offered monthly. Baptism is the first and most important Sacrament as it introduces us to the Faith. Baptisms are offered on theFirst Sunday of the month at the 11:30am Mass and immediately following. Call the Parish Office to schedule a baptism and to make arrangements to attend our Baptism Program.
Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made well in advance of an intended marriage, at least six months and even up to a year prior. Please call the Parish Office to arrange an appointment with the Pastor. Attendance at the Marriage Preparation Program is required.
Sick and Hospital Visits: Please let the Parish Office know if you have a family member who is ill at home or in the hospital so we may add them to our prayer list and arrange, if appropriate, for visits from our Homebound Ministry and the Pastor.
R.C.I.A.: If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or in becoming Catholic, please contact the Parish Office for details about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or contact the Parish Office at (301)994-0525.
Choir: Practice is held on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Church choir loft. New members are always welcome.
Parish and School Websites and email: Visit our Holy Face website at www.holyfacechurch.org for up-to-date information regarding our parish. Questions or concerns may be emailed to: [email protected]. You can also visit the Little Flower School website at www.littleflowercatholic.orgfor additional information regarding our school.
Parish Cemetery Information: Contact Catholic Cemeteries at 301-475-5005 or 301-932-1766.
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Praying Hard There are many ways to pray. When alone, we might pray in silence, or meditate on verses from the Bible, or say the rosary, or read from a prayer book. When with others, we may pray before a meal, bow our heads during an invocation, or join in the Mass. On some days prayer seems less satisfying. It is hard to concentrate. We are distracted by our surroundings or by the affairs of the day. The words do not make much sense. Or we are just too tired. Those troublesome days come, but there are other days when prayer works. We feel drawn into the presence of God. The songs truly give praise. Our needs prompt us to call upon God more directly. The faith of others inspires us. We may feel discouraged by a lesser prayer once we have experienced all that prayer could be. Even when we cannot pray the way we wish, our prayer still pleases God. When you do something for someone you love, you may not always have the right words, and you may not always select the perfect gift, but the beloved knows what is in your heart. St. Paul tells the Romans, “The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought.” The Spirit intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings. If we do not feel like prayer, all we have to do is try. The Spirit will take it from there.
Mass Intentions for the Week In Our Prayers July 20, 2020 - July 26, 2020 PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Please include the following people, as well as all of our family and friends Monday NO MASS who are ill in your prayers, especially: Tuesday 8:00am - Theresa Huong Maria Huang Jan Barnes, Beaner Barnett, Ester Mae Battle, Lilly Mae Battle, Wednesday 8:00am - NO MASS Shirley Mae Battle, Robert Baumgarten, Nancy Brown, Judy Broyles, Thursday 8:00am - NO MASS John Cardinal, Francis Countiss, Cindy Davis, Rose Daye, Michael Dement, Friday 8:00am - NO MASS Roger Detrick, Francis Dominique, Kathy Dominique, Joe Eversole, Saturday 5:00pm - Holy Face Parishioners Marjorie Fechtig, Dillon Fiske, Don Geary, Gail Gennaro, Bruce Genovese, Sunday 9:00am - Dominic Tiep Nguyen+ Caleb Getscher, Elizabeth Gray, Tiffany Grey, Annie Hills, Jennifer Hills, Maria Vinh Tran Thi+ Pam Howard, Carole Humphrey, Janice Ivancik, George Izon, Barbara Lamb, Matt Lamb, June Lang, Bie Le, Taylor Love, Janice Lynch, Patricia Madrigal, Teresa Mayor, Joanne McGilloway, Virginia McKeen, Barbara McNary, Bulletin Board Norma Miller, Dolores Norris, Linda Palchinsky, Gertrude Pirko, Dickie Russell, Robert Russell, Duncan Scott, Margaret Sison, Bea Slaske, Norma Szewczyk, Rosary, Bible Study and all other meetings Steve Taylor, Lois Testerman, Anthony Thomas, Cathy Thomas, Mary Thomas, and events will resume at the direction of the Mark Thomason, Robert Wheeler, John Williams, Charlie Wise, Jr., Archdiocese of Washington. Kathy Wood, Elizabeth Young.
Weekly Readings Call the Parish Office to have names added to or removed from our list. (Mon) Saint Apollinaris SERVICE PRAYER LIST Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Mt 12:38-42 Please remember in your prayers all of our troops and their civilian (Tues) Saint Lawrence of Brindisi counterparts serving in war zones as well as all those in service around the Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Mt 12:46-50 world: (Wed) Saint Mary Magdalene LCDR Randy Dodds, US Navy PFC Jacob A. Gilbert, USMC Sg 3:1-4b/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 LCDR Richard C. Moebius, Jr., US Navy Lt.Col. Brett A. Shilling, USAF (Thurs) Saint Bridget Airman Steven M. Lamb, USAF 2Lt. Danielle Wilkin, USAF Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Mt 13:10-17 LT Jacob Schmidt, US Navy GSgt Patrick J. Pullman, USMC (Fri) Saint Sharbel Makhluf SSgt Andrew Unkle, US Army LT Michael Woehrer, US Navy Jer 3:14-17/Mt 13:18-23 SPC Alexander D. Unkle, US Army LT Mark D. Sweet, Jr., US Navy (Sat) Saint James LT Kevin Peters, USCG Pvt Gavin Podlaski, US Army 2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 20:20-28 Capt. Clayton Scott, USMC Capt. Matt Barchick, USMC (Sun) 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12 Lt Adam Patterson, US Navy Capt. Steven Beck, USMC Rom 8:28-30 Mt 13:44-52 If you would like to add a loved one to our armed forces prayer list, please contact the Parish Office during normal business hours—301-994-0525 (T-F 8am-3pm).
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Like Mary and Joseph, families have a mission to welcome Jesus into their Are You Thirsting For God? homes and lives, to “listen to him, speak Are you someone who would like to learn more about your with him, take care of him, protect him Catholic Faith? Do you know someone not baptized or and grow with him, and in this way baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition, who is thirsting for what it means to become Catholic? improve the world.” -Pope Francis Do you know someone already Catholic but has not yet re- Sunday Faith Formation serves all parish children. ceived Confirmation & Communion? Weekly sessions for Pre-K through 8th Grade meet Others may be thirsting too… on Sundays from 10:15am to 11:20am. Two years of faith formation are usually required prior to For each of us faith is a journey marked with moments of reception of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, conversion along the way…we move from unbelief to initial faith, from sin to repentance, from painful isolation to the Eucharist and Confirmation. We always welcome joyful experience of a loving community, from fear to love. new team members as catechists, substitutes, hall Faith, conversion, repentance, celebration and community -- monitors and teen assistants. -five basic elements that are present in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The RCIA provides a setting where the journey of faith and moments of conversion can be cele- Faith Formation Calendar brated within the local Church community. Classes have ended for this school year. RCIA is a place to ask questions and seek We look forward to seeing you in understanding. Come and See! Invite a friend! All September. are Welcome! RCIA meets Sunday’s at Little Flower School from 10:15 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. For more information, contact the Parish Office at (301)994-0525.
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Keep the kids in touch with God and spread the Good News! Children's Liturgy of the Word In these trying times we all need a little boost. has gone virtual! Please consider joining our small, informal Bible Study group as we continue or study on David and the Psalms. This series was written by Fr. Follow Flocknote updates for Joseph Ponessa and Laurie Watson Manhardt, new posts on our church's and covers the Book of Psalms, Ruth, and 1 and 2 website. We will remain Samuel with video presentations to help expand eCLOW until further notice. upon what is read. For more information and the zoom meeting number please call or text Susan Baker at 301-904-7404.
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Knights of Columbus
Grand Knight Charles Shilling 301-535-8339 [email protected]
Officers Chaplain Rev Jerry Gamrot Grand Knight Charles F Shilling Dep Grand Knight Chris J McGraw Chancellor Richard A Lang Financial Sec. Steven R Cryan Recorder Carl Wolf Treasurer Marty Beallieu Advocate Chris M Woehrer Warden Bradley M Monger Inside Guard William J Campbell Outside Guard Patrick G Hunt 1 Yr Trustee Matthew J Lamb 2 Yr Trustee Gregory A Silvernagel 3 Yr Trustee Mark D Sweet
Program Directors Programs Chris McGraw Community Bill Campbell Family Patrick G Hunt Faith Bernie Kneeland Life Edward Skymkowiak Public Relations Mark D Sweet Membership Steven R Cryan
Upcoming Activities Jul 21 Regular Memberships Meeting 26 Car Wash
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Little Flower School Flowers—Masses—Lamps If you would like to have a Mass ($10), the Sanctuary Lamp ($5), or Altar Flowers ($50) dedicated in someone’s memory or honor, please call the Rectory at 301-994-0525.
LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Ten Reasons to Choose a Catholic Education Help Support the Church 1. Catholic tradition and academic excellence in a community grounded in faith THANK YOU FOR YOUR ON-GOING 2. Balanced curriculum that includes art, music and fitness FINANCIAL SUPPORT! 3. Emphasis on moral development, service to others and leadership skills 4. A 99% graduation rate Thank you to those who've mailed 5. Strong preparation for further education in contributions! We are 6. Safe and disciplined environment extremely grateful for your 7. Exceptional faculty who help students reach their highest potential support during these challenging times. Please know that we are 8. Individual attention in a caring community depositing contributions once per 9. Commitment to technology use to enhance education month rather than once per week 10. Good stewardship of resources as we usually do. If you have any questions or concerns, please *Bingo every Wednesday, doors open at 5:30 pm; early bird contact Anya Naegele, our Parish special starts at 6:45pm. Cash prizes! Food and drink will also Bookkeeper, at 301-994-0525. be for sale.
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Crab Feast Loyola on the Potomac Jubilarian Mass Sunday, September 13, 2020 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday, November 22, 2020 The annual Jubilarian Mass honoring ALL YOU CAN EAT CRABS, fried couples celebrating milestone- chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, corn on the wedding anniversaries will take place cob, coleslaw, potato salad, watermelon, and on Sunday, November 22 at 2:00pm at our fabulous homemade Loyola cookies. the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. To Early Bird Adult tickets $50. ($65 after September 1) Children 7-12 $35, 6 and register, couples should contact their under free parish office by September 30. For more information, call the Office of Contact: Alice Case (301) 392-0819 Family Life at 301-853-4546 or send [email protected] an email to: [email protected]
Purchase tickets online at: www.loyolaonthepotomac.com
A BIG Shout Out….
To Blythe Floccari and her team from BOOMERANGS for organizing the BBQ-To-Go Fundraiser for Holy Face Church on Sunday, July 4th. Thanks also to Mark Beckman, Dick Moebius, Tonya Albright and the Boy Scouts. Through their efforts, the fundraiser raised $4,000 for Holy Face! THANK YOU!