Weekend Masses

Saturday ~ 5:00 p.m.

Sunday ~ 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses

Monday through Friday; ~ 8:15 a.m.

1st Saturday of the Month ~ 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses

Please refer to the bulletin prior to the Holy Day for the schedule.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN —Infants: Newborn children of at least one Catholic parent should be baptized as Catholics shortly after their birth. Parishioners with newborns should complete a Baptismal preparation form (available online or hard copy) and call Fr. Baer at the Parish Office to schedule a preparation class. Baptisms typically do not take place in Lent. —Children younger than 7: are baptized “as infants.” See above. —Children 7 and older: if unbaptized, these typically receive Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the annual Easter Vigil, after preparation. Contact Miss Annelle Holk at the Parish Office to arrange preparations (301) 292-0527 #104.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Saturday ~ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Church, or by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY For a valid marriage, no matter who he or she marries, a Catholic must marry in the Catholic Church before a Priest or Deacon and at least 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. Baer 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 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 Lady’s Chapel at St. Mary’s. 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 arrange an appointment with a priest. As a Catholic Church, we are bound to observe the Order of Christian Funerals as prescribed in the Roman Ritual, and to observe additional parish policies. For burial arrangements in our parish cemetery, please call the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Catholic Cemeteries at (301) 932-1766. A representative will meet with you at our Parish Office.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Required for unbaptized adults who wish to become Catholic. Non-Catholic Christians who wish to be received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church, baptized Catholics who wish to 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. Baer 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 Miss Annelle Holk at (301) 292-0527 #104 to register.

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

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION WEEKLY TIMES 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 Miss Lydia Vicente (301) 292-0527 #103, to “sign up” for an hour within the following times: Tuesday ~ 8:00 a.m. Mass to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday ~ 8:00 a.m. Mass to 9:00 p.m. Thursday ~ 8:00 a.m. Mass to 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet, 6:30 p.m.

Welcome to new parishioners and visitors!

Be sure to introduce yourself to our pastor after Mass. Registration forms are available in the gathering area

of the Church, at the Parish Office, and on our website.

Founded in Colonial Catholic History in 1640 Canonically Established in 1830

13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735-4564

301-292-0527 (Parish office) ~ 301-292-8786 (fax)

301-292-2522 (School office) ~ 301-292-2534 (fax) Church E-Mail Address: parish@stmaryspiscataway.org

Church Internet Address: http://www.saintmaryspiscataway.net

Facebook Address: http://www.facebook.com/StMarysPiscataway

Pastor’s E-Mail Address: pastor@stmaryspiscataway.org

School E-Mail Address: school@stmaryspiscataway.org

School Internet Address: http://www.stmaryspiscataway.org

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL OF PISCATAWAY

Around the Parish

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To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com. Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donation. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.

It is so easy! You use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you’ll need to search for “St Mary’s Catholic Church” (be sure you type it in just that way and make sure you’re selecting the St. Mary’s in Clinton, MD) for us to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. They will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation. Thank you for your support!

2017 Diocesan 2nd Collection (Archdiocese of Washington)

June 24 & 25 Holy Father (Peter’s Pence)

Eucharistic Adoration:

† Adoration is in Our Lady’s Chapel after Mass (Approx. 9:00 a.m.) until benediction at 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, and Wednesday, and7:00p.m. Thursday.

† We need to be sure to have adorers the whole time the Lord is exposed. At least two people at a time would be ideal.

† Save Eucharistic Adoration through your commitment to be in the presence of the Lord for a full hour of adoration.

† We cannot provide this devotion without your participation.

† Please contact Lydia Vicente, at (301) 292-0527 x 103, to sign up for an hour. We especially need adorers to commit to every Tuesday: 11:30-12:30p.m., to every Wednesday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. or to every Thursday: 11:00-12:00 p.m. Thank you.

The purpose of the Peter's Pence Collection is to provide the Holy Father with the financial means to respond to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. The Peter's Pence Collection has raised nearly $190 million to support our suffering brothers and sisters around the globe. Thank you for standing in solidarity with the Holy See through your generosity. Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in faith who are facing adversity. The Peter's Pence Collection derives its name from an ancient custom. In ninth-century England. King Alfred the Great collected money, a "pence," from landowners as financial support for the Pope. Today, the Peter's Pence Collection supports the Pope's philanthropy by giving the Holy Father the means to provide emergency assistance to those in need because of natural disaster, war, oppression, and disease.

Eucharistic Holy Hour In Thanksgiving to God—

Thursday, June 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in Our Lady’s Chapel. Come and join your fellow parishioners in prayer for the intentions of the Ordinandi, before the Blessed Sacrament . Unite with

parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Washington, as we anticipate the Ordination of our Priests on Saturday, June 17! “Every vocation, every path to which Christ calls us, ultimately leads to fulfillment and happiness, because it leads to God, to sharing in God’s own life.”—Pope St. John Paul II “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” Mt 9:37-38. Please visit adw.org/dcpriest for the complete listing of parish Holy Hours throughout the Archdiocese.

On The Horizon…

Calling all Caretakers to work on, finalize, and submit your 2017-2018 Calendars.

Calendar Submissions Due date: Monday, July 10th

Calendar Meeting Monday, July 24th, 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall

Please note that calendar dates and campus spaces are on a first come, first served basis.

Check the “Church & School Events" Calendar and the "Hall Only" Calendar on our webpage, (the address is on the front page of this bulletin), to get the latest dates and spaces that are open. These calendars will start to fill up as calendars are received and approved by Father Baer. It is a good rule of thumb to check the calendars for updates throughout the year.

STARTING JULY 1ST, 2017, THE SATURDAY VIGIL MASS WLL MOVE TO 4:00 P.M. Confessions will move to 3:00 p.m. Please

spread the word.

First Saturday Masses—Saturday, July 1st will be the last First Saturday Mass offered.

I am working on a project to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony. I would like to invite all married couples at our parish, widows and widowers, too, to submit photos of their church wedding. The photos should be accompanied by the names of the couple, the wedding date, and the name of the church where they were married. Ideal format for the photos would be scanned as pdf, but I'd take hard copies of photos, photocopies of photos, photos of photos (jpg), or we could even arrange, long-term, to come to people's houses and scan the photos. Photos scanned as pdf can be sent to me via email, CartsFamily@alacarts.net. If the file size is large (>5MB), uploading photos to Google Drive would be good. Photos could also be dropped off at the Parish Office. Anyone needing assistance with scanning photos can call me: 301-283-0167. Thank you. Paola Addamiano-Carts.

As we bid a fond farewell to our 8th graders, who graduated this past Friday, we ask God’s many blessings be upon them as they leave St. Mary’s Piscataway and transition into their

next stage of life: high school.

Heavenly Father, surround those who have graduated with your grace. Bless them with hope so that they move into the future with eager and open hearts. Help them to put the knowledge, skills, and insights gained through their education to use for the good of all mankind. Inspire them to believe in the goodness of life, even when faced with challenges and difficulties. As they

commence with their lives, may they grow ever more grateful and wise. All of this we ask in the name of Jesus, your beloved Son. Amen.

Thank You for your generosity toward the repair of our AC units in the Parish Hall and Nina’s big doghouse across from the Main Church. We covered the cost of $10,000.00 in an admittedly spontaneous appeal. I am humbled unto speechlessness! The Spirit of “grateful coolness in the heat” came through at Pentecost, as did so many of you. Thanks again.

Father Baer

JUNE 11TH, 2017 MOST HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY

http://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection

This Sunday, as the Easter season has ended, we are invited to learn about God: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This Sunday we celebrate the Holy Trinity, three Persons in one God. We celebrate the Solemnity of Trinity Sunday to rejoice that God chooses to interact with us in different, loving ways. Because of God’s great love for us, He sent His Son, Jesus, to save the world. Jesus, in turn, sent the Holy Spirit so that our faith in God and his love would be strengthened. The nurturing experiences of family life also help us to understand and have faith in God’s love. What are some of the ways in which your family experiences God’s great love? Think about symbols, pictures, and words to show how you have seen God at work in your family life and in our history. What different words would you use to describe the different persons in the Trinity? Think about each Person of the Holy Trinity and think of a list of adjectives that describes each Person. Have each member of the family share their three lists. Were there adjectives that appeared on all three lists? Which descriptive words to the Persons of the Trinity have in common? If your family has words in common, circle those words. How does this show us about how the Persons of the Trinity are different? How are they alike? Read aloud the Gospel for this Sunday, John 3:16-18. This Sunday’s Gospel talks about why and how God acts. We come to know who God is by what God does for us. What does the Gospel tell us about what God does for us and why? The Holy Spirit is given to us so that we might believe that God loves us and wants to give us eternal life. The Holy Trinity is a way to talk about how we experience God’s love for us. Conclude by saying together:

God is love, and he who abides in love, abides in God, and God in him.

Thank you, God for Your gift of love.

Glory Be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY | JUNE 11TH, 2017

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 parish@stmaryspiscataway.org.

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, June 11, to Saturday, June 17, 2017 The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in the Main Church for the repose of the souls of all Fathers. The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in Our Lady’s Chapel for the intentions of all Fathers.

ADORATION CANDELABRA: For the week of Sunday, June 11, to Saturday, June 17, 2017 The Right Adoration Candelabra will burn this week in Our Lady’s Chapel for the repose of the souls of martyred Christians around the world. The Left Adoration Candelabra will burn this week in Our Lady’s Chapel for the intentions of persecuted Christians in the Philippines. Customary Donation: Sanctuary Light or Adoration Candelabra–$10 per Week

MEMORIAL FLOWERS: For Laetare weekend of Saturday, June 11, to Sunday, June 17 , 2017 Customary Donation: $55 for one arrangement (Our Lady’s Chapel or Main Church), $100 for two arrangements (OLC or MC), $150 for all three flower arrangements (Main Church, only)

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Mary Allen, David Antroinen, Brian Ashby, Catherine Beck, Don Benedict, Brendamarie Smith-Bottorf, Fr. Michael Bryant, Connor Croghan, Lois Cuozzo, Scot Cuozzo, Elizabeth Lewis-Davis, Dawn DeChance, Shari Deeb, Julieta Diamante, Anju Diggs, John Diggs, Joseph Dirocco, Theresa Fox, Amy Gray, Cathy Gwiazda, Mable Henson, Carol Hickey, Mario Hilario, Soddye Johnson, Helen LaCapria, Jerry Laguilles, Jr., Frank Loeffler, Jr., Judy Manion, Michelle Maresch, Steve Maresch, Joseph Murphy, Carmelita Penaflor, Corrine Prebble, Walter Raley II, Eddie Randall, Shanda Reecks, Virginia Robey, Marco Rodriguez, Heather Rosales, James Rudasill, Greg Scheirer, Leanette Marie Schiliro, Grace Schlosser, Veronica Shourdes, Joseph Sienkiewicz, Eva Sikora, Eric Simon, Katherine Smith, Shirley Smith, Anita Stephens, Lorraine Thompson, Thelma Tilman, James Conrad Townes, Dr. Suresh Verghese, Gil Vigneault, Marcel Vigneault, Rena Walzel, Margaret White, Mary White, Samuel Willett, Marie C. Williams, & Joyce Windsor. Names will remain on the above prayer list for at least 60 days.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD: Elizabeth Allison, Sabina Amper, Xavier Aragona, Mackenzie Rose Beach, Ramon Atal, Margaret Baden, Martha Barbour, Eleanora Frances Parker Beswick, William “Bill” Burns, Anthony Cabotaje, Vonnie Carts-Powell, Sharon Chadwick, Anthony Claggett, Thomas Copp, Sr., Manuel de Jesus Cortez, Linda Gilbert Coulby, Don Cuozzo, Dolly Creighton, Phillip Cyr, Stephen Jay “Steve” Dudzik, Robert Fisher, Patrick Quinton DeFreitas, Christine Delcoco, John Denison, Gerald DeVeau, Brenda Escano, Royce Estep, Dcn. John G. Etzel, Karen Fitch, Marie Gizele Fleurival, Harold Frank, Deacon Mark J. Gallagher, Bud Giannetti, William Gill, Christopher Hart, Emiliano R. Hilario, Natividad Hilario, Susan Jordan, Terence Kane, Linda Kearney, Cardinal William H. Keeler, Camelia Khoury, Cecilia P. Lancaster, Thomas Lancaster, George Lewis, Martha Lewis, Robert Maxwell, Shirley A. Maxwell, Ofelia Mena, Olga Mercado, Edgar Middleton, Rev. David A. Mudd, Ed Mudd, Chris Navarra, Marjorie O’Neill, Arturo Padama, George Petchel, Dorothy Plater, Gina Powell, Leona Proctor, Wilma Proctor, Dale Thomas Schilling, Dan Schoettelkotte, Patricia Ann Seaquist, Frances Skotnicki, Bernice Smith, Joanna Smith, Audrey Somerville, Thomas Stansbury, Harry J. Stokes, Sr., Keith Swann, Susan Tabion, John Taylor, Mark Taylor, Maurice Thomas, Frances Tilch, Dorothy Tyler, Emma Louise Washington, Thomas Bernard Washington, Charles “Charlie” White, Howard Whittington, Julia Claire Young, & Mary Young.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY: PFC Eric Bean, US Army; Lt. Jg. Laura Carts, US Coast Guard, US Navy; US Navy, and Capt. Stephen Voglezon, US Army. Please contact us if you have relatives in the military serving overseas.

Current Week’s Mass Schedule

Monday, June 12 Weekday

8:15 a.m. Judy Bednar

Tuesday, June 13 St. Anthony of Padua

8:15 a.m. Nora Hayes

Wednesday, June 14 Weekday

8:15 a.m. Thom Beran

Thursday, June 15 Weekday

8:15 a.m. Lucille Andreff (+)

Friday, June 16 Weekday

8:30 a.m. Graciano Serapio (+)

Next Weekend’s Mass Schedule

Saturday, June 17 Vigil

5:00 p.m. Jose, Purification, Bernadine Alcova (+)

Sunday, June 18 The Most Holy Body and Blood Of Christ (Corpus Christi)

8:00 a.m. Coster Nicholson, Sr. (+)

9:30 a.m. Alice Miller

12:00 p.m. Cantrelle Hawkins, Sr. (+)

Parish Week Events:

Holy Name Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. Mass, (Main Church) +++++++++++++++++++++

Parish Picnic—1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., (Parish Hall & Grounds)

Monday, June 12

Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (Our Lady’s Chapel)

+++++++++++++++++++++

Pre-K Recognition—10:30 a.m. (Parish Hall)

Tuesday, June 13

Morning Mass—8:15 a.m. (Our Lady’s Chapel) +++++++++++++++++++++

Adoration after Mass—9:00 p.m. (Reposition), (Our Lady’s Chapel)

+++++++++++++++++++++

School: Last Day of School/12 noon Dismissal School Awards Ceremony—(Parish Hall)

Wednesday, June 14

Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (Our Lady’s Chapel) +++++++++++++++++++++

Adoration after Mass—9:00 p.m. (Reposition), (Our Lady’s Chapel)

+++++++++++++++++++++

Teacher’s Work Day +++++++++++++++++++++

Staff Meeting—3:30 p.m., (Parish Conference Room)

Thursday, June 15

Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (Our Lady’s Chapel) +++++++++++++++++++++

Adoration after Mass—7:00 p.m. (Divine Mercy/Benediction) (Our Lady’s Chapel)

+++++++++++++++++++++

Eucharistic Holy Hour for the Ordinandi—6:00 p.m., (Our Lady’s Chapel)

+++++++++++++++++++++

Choir Practice—7:15 p.m., (Main Church)

Friday, June 16 Morning Mass—8:15 a.m., (Our Lady’s Chapel)

Saturday, June 17

Confessions—3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., (Main Church) +++++++++++++++++++++

Vigil Mass—5:00 p.m., (Main Church)

Sunday, June 18

The Most Holy Body and

Blood of Christ

Father’s Day +++++++++++++++++++++

Father’s Day Bake Sale—after 9:30 a.m. and 12 noon Masses, (Main Church)

June 11

The Most Holy Trinity