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Saturdays 5:00pm (C)
Sundays 8:30am, 11:00am, 5:00pm (C)
Children’s Liturgy of the Word 11:00 Mass
Monday – Friday 9:00am (NC)
First Saturdays Rosary 8:30am/Mass 9:00am (NC)
Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30-4:30pm (C) or by Appointment
Prayer & Healing Tuesdays following 9:00am Mass (All Year)
First Saturdays following 9:00am Mass (Sept - June)
First Sundays following 8:30am Mass (Sept - June)
Prayer Request [email protected]
July 24, 2016
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Events/Meetings This Week
Rectory Clean Up – July 25 thru 29
The Rectory will be closed for 2 hours each morning to
allow the staff time to purge and organize the office.
If you can spare a few hours and/or can haul items
from the office please call us at 301-253-2027.
Monday, July 25, 2016
8:00-2:00pm Atrium Level I Training (NH/NC)
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
8:00-2:00pm Atrium Level I Training (NH/NC)
7:30-9:30pm Adult Choir (C)
7:30-9:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Conf I)
8:30-9:30pm AA Meeting (NH)
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 8:00-2:00pm Atrium Level I Training (NH/NC)
9:30-12:00pm Women’s Sharing Group (PC)
7:00-8:30pm Christ Life Reunion (PC)
Thursday, July 28, 2016
8:00-2:00pm Atrium Level I Training (NH/NC)
7:00-8:30pm RCIA Inquiry (Conf I)
7:00-8:00pm Young Adult Bible Study (PCLL)
7:30-9:00pm Prayer Group (NC)
7:00-10:00pm Knights of Columbus (PC)
Friday, July 29, 2016
8:00-2:00pm Atrium Level I Training (NH/NC)
Saturday, July 30, 2016
7:00-8:30am Men’s Faith Group (NH)
Sunday, July 31, 2016
9:30-11:00am CIC (Conf I/II)
9:30-11:30am RCIA (NC)
3:30-5:00pm St. Paul Folk Group (C)
Legend: C – Church, APR – Church All Purpose Room, SAC – Sacristy, PC - Parish Center (3 Sections/Lower Lobby),
NC - Norris Chapel, NH- Norris Hall, NHK - NH Kitchen,
GR – Grounds, Conf I/II – Rectory Conference Rooms.
New Parishioners are Welcome!
Please contact the Rectory or visit the
Welcome Desk in the Narthex to register.
We’re Here to Serve You
Rev. Joseph Pierce, Pastor [email protected]
Deacon Ed Close [email protected]
Deacon John Finerty [email protected]
Deacon Maury Huguley [email protected]
Deacon David Terrar [email protected]
Patty Whitehouse, Parish Secretary
Sherrie Wade, Director/Social Concerns
Larry Caines, Director/Music, [email protected]
Lisa Nueslein, Director/Religious Education
Cathy McTighe, Director/Youth Ministry (MS & StPYG)
Patti Woods, Secretary/Religious Ed
Beth Harper, Accountant, [email protected]
Kathy Van Horn, [email protected]
Bulletin [email protected]
Calendar [email protected]
Mary of Nazareth Catholic School www.maryofnazareth.org
Prayer Request [email protected]
Rectory 301-253-2027 – FAX 301-391-6755
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
Note: The Rectory will close at 4:00pm on Fridays
through the summer.
Mass Intentions
Prayers This Week
Mon July 25 9:00am Karen Kirby
Sat July 30 5:00pm Connie Keaton
Sun July 31 8:30am Ellen Arney
Sun July 31 11:00am Henry “Carl” Nueslein
We pray in Hope that God’s healing power may
touch those who are sick especially: Michael
Abretski, Edgar Adams, Babette Burke, Mary
Chalkley, Wayne Conners, Rudy Forage, Debbie
Hammert, Jacquelyn Hammond, Diane Kanne, Tony
and Mary Leggieri, Helen Reyes, Peggy Sicotte and
Patti Woods.
We pray for those in Nursing Homes especially:
Mary George, Michael George, Nella Giliotti, Mary
Alice Jenkins, Dominic Naples, Usha Rani and Robert
Wesley.
We pray in Trust that all who have died may be
welcomed into the peace of God’s Kingdom.
Please help keep our prayer list updated by calling the
office as changes are needed. Names will only be
included if submitted by a relative or by the person
requesting prayers themselves.
Prayer & Healing Ministry
Whether it is spiritual, physical
or emotional, we all have times
we need to ask the Lord to bring
us to wholeness. Under direction
of our Pastor, Saint Paul’s has a
trained and dedicated prayer team available to pray
with parishioners seeking the Lord’s healing presence.
Confidentiality is strictly maintained. For info or to
schedule an appointment, please contact Pat Linn at
301-253-8647.
The Altar Flowers this weekend are in loving
memory of Stephanie
Kidwell with love from John
and Donna Kidwell.
Evening of Prayer and Worship - Every Thursday in
the Norris Chapel at 7:30pm. You do not need to
RSVP - just come and enjoy an evening to pray and
worship.
Prayer Requests:
• Telephone: Ginny Clifford, 301-253-4910 or
Carol Dutil, 301-253-1992
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Web: http://www.stpauldamascus.org/
• By Appointment – Call Pat Linn, 301-253-8647; or
the Parish Secretary. When invited, a prayer team
will join you in prayer for you or your loved ones in
the hospital, nursing home, your home or the Norris
Chapel.
Young Adult Study - Grow in your faith this summer by joining St. Paul’s
Young Adult Study! In this
year of mercy, we will discuss
what it means to have a
personal relationship with God
by studying Fr. Michael
Gaitley's Consoling the Heart
of Jesus retreat book, inspired by the teachings of St.
Ignatius of Loyola and St. Therese of Lisieux! We will
meet every Thursday night, thru August 18th, from 7-
8:00pm in the lower level of the Parish Center. Contact
Natalie Dagher at [email protected] for more info.
All young adults are welcome; invite your friends!
Saint Paul Youth Choir - The Saint Paul Youth Choir is looking for new members. The group is
composed of high school age and young adults who are
looking to contribute to the parish through
music. Anyone that likes to sing or play an instrument
is welcome. If you are interested in participating,
please contact Larry Caines, Music Director at
[email protected] or James Kerich at
Cursillo – Northern Ultreya – If you are interested in finding out about Cursillo – Northern Ultreya,
contact Saint Paul Liaisons Steve and Rosemary
Reeves by email at [email protected].
Religion Classes for K-5 and Middle School
are on summer break July and August
Religious Education Registration - Registration for all of our children’s and youth
religious education programs is
underway for 2016-2017. Forms and
FAQs are available via the parish
website, the parish office, or from the
welcome desk in the Narthex. We are also able to
prepare children with special learning needs to receive
the sacraments. Please call Lisa Nueslein, our program
director, for assistance or questions. The Archdiocesan
Religion Curriculum Guide may be viewed at
http://adw.org/wp-
content/uploads/2014/02/ReligiousEducationCurriculu
mGuide.pdf.
Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) - VBC has been a
tradition at St. Paul parish for many years. It takes
many many volunteers to offer this week-long summer
program (workers are not paid for giving their time for
this week.) Unfortunately, we were not able to recruit
the volunteer base that would be needed to offer a
program this summer. So, Saint Paul parish will not be
offering VBC this summer. However, the good news
is that one of our parishioners has volunteered to
coordinate VBC for the summer of 2017. And we are
beginning the planning process now! If you are able to
contribute time and talent to our VBC for the summer
of 2017 please contact Margaret Kenny at
Reminder for Families of Candidates being
confirmed Sept 11, 2016 - If your student still hasn’t
fulfilled the requirements of our program, please see
the website listed below to access a guide to
completing all missed requirements. Over the summer
students should be finishing their Social Justice
Outreach Reflection and Acts of the Apostles self-
directed bible study. ALSO: Now that your teen is a
rising high school freshman, be sure to check out
our upcoming events for St Paul Youth Group this
summer and as the new school year begins in Sept.
Middle School Website: www.StPaulMiddleSchool.weebly.com
Health Care Ministry - Near drowning or secondary drowning occurs when a person is
submerged in water and later develops breathing
problems due to swelling in their lungs. Seek medical
help if you notice symptoms of respiratory
distress: such as, increased breathing rate, flaring of
nostrils, retraction of ribs, paradoxical or see-saw
breathing like the stomach pops out and the chest
caves in with each breath. Drowning is death within
24 hours from suffocation by submersion in water. To
prevent drowning and near drowning
accidents: supervise when in or around water, never
swim alone, learn to swim and water safety, learn
CPR, air filled or foam toys are not safety devices use
life jackets, avoid alcohol, four sided fencing around
pools. For more information about water safety, see
www.cdc.gov.
School Supply Drive - Once again Faith Connections will be collecting
school supplies to benefit needy
students in the local Damascus-
Clarksburg schools. Last year, with
the generosity of our community, we provided new
school supplies and backpacks to 180 students who,
without help, may not arrive at school with necessary
supplies such as pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks and
paper. Help needy students in our area have a bright
start to the new school year by donating new school
supplies. We are collecting: Backpacks, Lined paper
(college and wide ruled), Spiral notebooks,
Composition books, Pencils, Pens (blue, black and
red), Crayons, Markers, Colored pencils, Erasers and
eraser caps, Safety scissors, Glue sticks (not regular
glue), Dividers (5-7 subject) and Pocket folders.
CROP Walk – The CROP walk will
take place on Sunday, October 9, 2016
at the Damascus Regional Park starting
at 2:00pm. For info contact Kay Orr at
301-253-4901 or Helen Mahylis at 301-216-5781.
Religious Education
Social Concerns
Mass for all Grandparents - Tuesday July 26th, the Shrine of St. Anthony will celebrate a special Mass
for all Grandparents on the Feast of Sts. Joachim and
Ann, the Grandparents of Jesus! All Grandparents are
invited to bring their grandchildren of all ages to the
Noon Mass and FREE cookout following. If you are
planning on staying for the cookout please let our front
office know your name and how many are
attending. To register, please call 410-531-2800.
Divorce Recovery Ministry - St. Michael Catholic
Church-Poplar Springs, 1125 St. Michael's Road, Mt.
Airy, MD 21771
Fellowship: First Tuesday of each month, meet with others who
have experienced the hardships that come along with
Separation and Divorce..."You are not alone." Group
meets from 7-9pm at a variety of local restaurants.
Please RSVP NLT noon the same day.
Healing Hearts Support Group: Second Wednesday of each month, participate in a
Divorce Recovery Support Group facilitated by
Deacon Harbey from 7-9pm in the Conference Room.
Journey of Hope: Third Thursday of each month, join the NEWEST
program offered by the Divorce Recovery Ministry for
Separated and Divorced Catholics, utilizing Voices of
Hope DVD, "Divorced. Catholic. Now What?" books
and workbooks by: Lisa Duffy and Vince Frese,
facilitated by Irene Cochran, will meet from 7-9pm in
Room A-115.
CDSG Group #7 to be determined: The "Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide" 12-week
DVD program by: Rose Sweet will be offered again
Fall 2016. If interested, please contact the Divorce
Recovery Ministry.
For more information: Contact Irene Cochran at
Worldwide Marriage Encounter - Jesus tells us that all we have to do is ask and we will receive, seek
and we will find, knock and the door will be open to
us. Discover the amazing plan God has for you and
your marriage. The next Encounter Weekend is
November 11-13 in Gaithersburg, MD. For info visit
welovematrimony.org, call 301-541-7007, or email
Local World Youth Day Festival for Young
Adults #wydDC - On Saturday, July 30 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC,
join thousands of young adults (18-39, married and
single) from across the region at Kraków in the
Capital, a day-long experience coinciding with the
celebration of World Youth Day with Pope Francis in
Kraków, Poland. Visit Washington, experience
Kraków, and encounter Christ through: Polish food
and music, bilingual talks from bishops and national
speakers, a visit to the National Holy Door of Mercy,
Adoration, Confession, Stations of the Cross, a
vocation/long-term service exhibit hall, Vigil Mass
with Cardinal Wuerl, a late-night concert, and more!
Register for the event and learn more at wydDC.org or
on social media using #wydDC.
2016 Run for Vocations/Marine Corps 10K - October 30, it is not necessary to be part of a team to
run. You can support seminarians and vocations to the
priesthood by registering, pledging support to a runner,
or come to the race to cheer. Visit www.dcpriest.org
for info or search "Run for Vocations" on Facebook.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Pregnant? Need Help? For confidential help 24/7
call 800-712-HELP, Text “HELPLINE” to 313131,
visit www.optionline.org or Sanctuaries for Life
12247 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, 301-441-1472. The
Sanctuaries for Life (SFL) program works to build a
network of medical, tangible, emotional and spiritual
assistance to women that make a life-affirming
decision after facing an unintended pregnancy. This is
accomplished through coordinating affordable
prenatal/labor delivery care, and linking other support
services such as food, rental/utility assistance, housing,
mentoring, etc. Formerly the Birthing and Care
program operated by the Archdiocese of Washington,
Sanctuaries for Life provides clients with access to the
many programs and social services of Catholic
Charities. Visit [email protected].
Garden Tours at the Franciscan Monastery - Get a
tour of one of Washington’s “hidden gems”, the
gardens at the historic Franciscan Monastery of the
Holy Land. Learn about the plants, architecture,
history and shrines. Free tours are every Saturday,
11am and noon, led by guides from the Franciscan
Monastery Garden Guild. Meet at the visitor center,
1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017;
myfranciscan.org and fmgg.org; 202-526-6800. Call to
arrange a group tour.
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