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St. Francis Xavier
Church (Newtowne)
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
JANUARY 10, 2021
Newtowne Mission from 1640
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First Chapel Built 1662
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Current Church Built 1731
OLDEST CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN ORIGINAL THIRTEEN COLONIES
Reverend Robert G. Maro, Pastor
William J. Nickerson, Deacon
Judith Gwynn, Parish Secretary
Denise Becher, Bookkeeper
Mailing address: 21370 Newtowne Neck Road
Leonardtown MD 20650
Telephone: 301-475-9885
Fax: 301-475-5662
Web: StFrancisXavierChurch.org
Tour: roundme.com/tour/249939/view/733
THE CHURCH IS OPEN DAILY 7AM-DUSK
for personal prayer
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!
Registration forms are on our parish website
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday 4pm (Anticipated), Sunday 8am and 11am
Rosary 30 minutes before Mass 1st & 5th Sunday
DAILY MASSES
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am
Rosary at 7:30am before Mass
HOLY DAY MASSES
As announced in the bulletin
CONFESSIONS
In the Parish Hall to allow for adequate social
distancing: Sat after the 4pm Mass; Sun 7:30-7:50am
& 10:30-10:50am, and by appointment
WEEKLY FRIDAY ADORATION
Immediately after the Friday 8am Mass
BAPTISMS: By appointment with Father
MARRIAGES: Make arrangements with your Pastor
at least six months in advance; call the Rectory
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Email Paula McLeod, [email protected]
BULLETIN ITEMS/PRAYER LIST
Send items to [email protected]
Deadline is Friday, one week before Sunday date
THIS WEEK
LOOKING AHEAD
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
2ND IN ORDINARY TIME
2nd Collection: Maintenance Fund
“Yesterday has gone.
Tomorrow has not yet come.
We only have today.
Let us begin.”
— St. Teresa of Calcutta
(1910-1997)
SHARING OUR TREASURE
December 20 & 27, 2020
January 3, 2021
Offertory 12/20/2020 $2,314.00
12/27/2020 $2,213.00
1/3/2021 $3,839.00
Online Giving 12/20/2020 $950.00
12/27/2020 $935.00
1/3/2021 $1,679.00
2nd Collection (12/2020 Maintenance) $1,395.00
Christmas $2,960.00
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
2nd Collection: FAW School
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14
New Book Club Session—Join Us!
9am Via Zoom: email [email protected]
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
Adoration after the 8am Mass: Face Masks required
That Man Is You is on break until Jan 23
For details/Zoom credentials: Matt Cosgrove,
Thought for
the Week
A Time of Blessings
for Fr. Rob
All are invited to a Reception
in Gratitude and Celebration for
Fr. Rob Maro
Sunday, January 10
2–4pm in the Parish Hall
Owing to COVID-19 restrictions, guests are
respectfully requested to keep conversations
and fellowship brief
Hors d’oeuvres by LaRuby LaMell
Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks provided
Your free-will offering at the door
will be most appreciated
JANUARY COLLECTIONS
WE JOYFULLY WELCOME FR. RYAN PINEDA!
“You can call me Fr. Ryan or Father Pineda.”
In the days to come, we’ll
learn more from and about
our new shepherd.
For now, here’s a little
background information:
Father was born in Manila,
the capital city of the
Philippines and moved to Guam when he was 18.
His family relocated to Los Angeles, where he
lived for eight years. In December 2007, he
visited Washington, DC, a trip that brought him
to the Franciscan Monastery and the Basilica of
the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception.
While praying at these two churches, “I felt that
God (was) telling me that there is something in
Washington, DC that is worth exploring.” He
moved to the DC area in 2008, and in 2016 was
ordained a priest for our Archdiocese.
JOIN US FOR OUR NEW BOOK!
Start the New Year with author Matthew Kelly
as we read and discuss his book Rediscover the Saints:
Twenty-five Questions That Will
Change Your Life.
We meet Thursday mornings
at 9am via ZOOM.
To register, or for more info:
�From the book:
There are two questions that confront
the people of every place and time, questions that
confront you and me today:
Are you satisfied with the direction the world is moving in?
Are you satisfied with your life?
...Our collective dissatisfaction with the direction of the
world leads to the consensus that the world needs
changing. And yet, we seem gripped by exasperation and
paralyzed by the false belief that we can't do anything
about it. The saints dispel that exasperation and inspire
us to bold action. They remind us over and over again:
We can change the world.
�To sign up, visit www.stfrancisxavierchurch.org
�If you register by email, please add: [email protected] to
your address book so it doesn’t go into your spam folder.
Next session
Jan 29 - 31, 2021
Do you feel alone? Are you
frustrated or angry with each
other? Do you argue, or have
you just stopped talking to each
other? Does talking about it
only make it worse?
Retrouvaille helps couples
through difficult times. It has
helped many people
experiencing challenges in their
marriage.
NEWTOWNE MANOR HOUSE RESTORATION
Donations to:
St. Francis Xavier Church
21370 Newtowne Neck Road
Leonardtown MD 20650
Memo line: Manor House Restoration
For more information:
Lynn Delahay, 240-925-6485
George Matisick, 301-475-9698
WE PRAY THE ROSARY
† At 7:30am before
our weekday Masses
(Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)
† 30 Minutes Before
all Masses
the first & fifth Sunday
of each month
FATHER ANDREW WHITE
(FAW) SCHOOL
CRUSADER CONNECTIONS
Helping our Neighbors:
During the last week of school
before Christmas, FAW raised $565, which was
donated to Project WARM (Wrapping Arms
‘Round Many). Students also collected cans for
the poor. They are doing a great job living out
the Corporal Works of Mercy and helping the
our neighbors in need!
Save the Date:
FAW School will be having a
Drive-Thru Italian Dinner on
Sat, Feb 6. Watch this space for details!
NEW LINK! SFX WEEKEND MASSES ONLINE
For the New Year, we will have one ZOOM link
for ALL WEEKEND & HOLY DAY Masses:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84406208013?
pwd=QkVsa2xhQ0IwWmVscEZLWVozREF5dz
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Meeting ID: 844 0620 8013
Passcode: 921065
FACEBOOK LINK
www.facebook.com/stfrancisxavierchurchmd
RESUMES JAN 23
Saturday mornings
6-7:30am
Join us in person in the Hall
or via Zoom
Register to reserve a spot in person or to receive
Zoom credentials
Matt Cosgrove, [email protected],
Mark Coontz, [email protected].
AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present
in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things,
and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you
sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if you were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
THE HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR
JANUARY:
Human Fraternity
May the Lord give us the grace
to live in full fellowship with our
brothers and sisters of other
religions, praying for one
another, open to all.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
For the greater glory of God...
Dear Parish Family,
This will be my last ‘Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam’
column with you. I chose that title when I was first
appointed as administrator three and a half years ago
for two reasons. First, because I could not yet name
my column, ‘From the Pastor.’ So the inspiration for
the title came from my appointment letter, which
began with the words, “For the glory of God…”
The second reason was that it also happens to be
the motto of the Jesuits who founded our historic
parish: “For the greater glory of God.” I’ve always
loved that saying because it reminds me that
everything that we do must be directed to God’s
greater glory and honor and not our own. All of our
work begins with God and likewise must flow back to
Him.
It’s with that in mind that I conclude my last
column by giving praise and glory to God for such a
blessed time here at St. Francis Xavier. You all have
been a great gift from God to me in countless ways.
I came to you as a first time administrator/pastor and
you embraced me as part of your family and
welcomed me into your homes and into your lives in
ways that have meant so much to me. I want to
thank you all for your generosity, support,
encouragement, prayers, deep faith, and the love you
have shown me during my time here. It has left a
lasting impression on me, for which I’m very grateful.
And now you will get to do the same for Fr. Ryan
Pineda. Fr. Ryan is a wonderful priest—he is truly a
good, holy man and a very kind and gentle soul.
I know you will love him, and trust that you will give
him your full support as you have done for me.
Know that you are all in my prayers, and in a special
way during this time of transition, and please pray for
me!
With much love and profound gratitude,
Father Rob
Saturday – January 9
4pm — Linda Slade �
Sunday – January 10
The Baptism of the Lord
8am — Shirley Strine �
11am — St. Francis Xavier Parishioners
Monday – January 11
8am — Thong Nguyen
Tuesday – January 12
No Mass
Wednesday – January 13
St. Hilary
8am — Conor Hardy
Thursday – January 14
8am — Most Rev. William Byrne
Friday – January 15
8am — Rev. David Beaubien
Saturday – January 16
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
4pm — Mary Claire Borek
Sunday – January 17
2nd in Ordinary Time
8am — Shirley Strine �
11am — St. Francis Xavier Parishioners
Karen Huseman, Brenda Unkle, Wally Bowles,
Richley (Bunky) Taylor, those in hospitals,
nursing homes, rehabilitation & long-term care
facilities; or homebound.
Our beloved dead: Joseph Farrell, Willie Bond, James
“Bubby” Spalding, all who have died from the coronavirus.
If you are seriously ill or preparing for a surgery,
call the Parish Office to arrange for the
sacrament of anointing.
Pray
For
Make Prayer Your New Year’s Resolution!
Join us as we pray for one another,
through our intentions list,
which is refreshed each month.
To have someone included in the intentions for
the next month, please resubmit your request by
email to [email protected] or phone the
rectory so that we can keep this list current.
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