ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA CATHOLIC CHURCH 22800 Washington Street, P.O. Box 310, Leonardtown, MD 20650 www.saintaloysiuschurch.org FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT, FEBRUARY 22, 2015 Rectory (301) 475-8064 • Fax (301) 475-8762 FATHER ANDREW WHITE SCHOOL Tel: (301) 475-9795 • Fax: (301) 475-3537 SACRAMENTAL LIFE NEW PARISHIONERS…St. Aloysius extends a warm welcome to all who are joining us for prayer, worship, or instruction. If you are new to the area or returning home to the Church, we invite you to register and make St. Aloysius your parish. Registration forms can be obtained at the church or by calling the rectory. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)... The RCIA is the process of welcoming new members to the Catholic Church. It is intended for adults who have never been baptized, or for adults who have been baptized Christian and now wish to practice the faith in the Catholic tradition. It is an ongoing process of formation, catechesis and liturgical rites. Anyone interested is asked to call the rectory for an appointment to discuss the process. STAFF Pastor ...............................................Rev. David W. Beaubien, ext. 14 Deacon................................................................. Deacon Andy Geisz Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper............................. Denise Becher, ext.10 Receptionist/Bulletin Editor.............................. Betty Williams, ext.11 Religious Education/Youth Minister ...............Leonard Wathen, ext.16 Director, Music Ministry .............................................Georgia Harvey Coordinator, Natural Family Planning ...... Jane Burke, 301-866-2056 Principal, Father Andrew White School ....................... Linda Maloney Secretary, FAW School ...................................................Helen Bowles SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am and 11:00 am Daily: 12:15 pm Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am Wednesday & Friday 7:30 am Saturday SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM…Parents are asked to call the parish office to register for the Baptismal Preparation Meeting and for the baptism of their child. HOLY DAY MASSES: As Announced inside the Bulletin. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION… Any youth or their parent seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation and not registered in the school is asked to contact the Director of Religious Education. FIRST FRIDAYS: Masses at 9:00 am (September through June) and 7:00 pm. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 10:30 am till 6:45 pm followed by Benediction. Confessions from 6:00 - 6:30 pm. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE…In order to facilitate marriage preparation, couples seeking to be married in the Church are to make arrangements with the pastor six months to one year in advance of their intended wedding date. At least one of the engaged must be a registered and practicing member of the parish. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Thursday: 11:30-12 Noon Saturday: 3:30-4:30 pm ANOINTING OF THE SICK…The Sacrament of the Sick is for the spiritual comfort, strength and healing of the ill. If there is a need for the sacrament in your family or household, please contact the rectory as soon as possible. We, the faithful of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Aloysius, in communion with the Holy Father, commit ourselves to know, love and serve God and worship Him together. Parish Mission Statement FATHER ANDREW WHITE SCHOOL… Pre-K-8th Grade. If interested, please contact Mrs. Helen Bowles in the school office Monday through Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm 301-475-9795 for space availability. This challenges us to know God through sacred Scripture and personal prayer; to love God in His Eucharistic Presence and to love one another; to serve Him by educating our children, by ministering to the sick, the elderly and the poor by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ and by hospitably reaching out to others. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION…Pre-K-8th Grade, Sunday 9:15am - 10:30am. For registration please contact Leonard Wathen at the Rectory. We commit to this with the grace of God and through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God and patroness of St. Mary's County. ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA CATHOLIC CHURCH, LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND Scripture Corner PRAYER & WORSHIP ! THE HUMAN NATURE OF JESUS A teaching of primary importance concerning Jesus is that he is both God and Man, that he has both a divine and a human nature. Today’s Gospel (Mark 1: 12 -15) attests to the humanity of Christ as he is tempted by Satan. Throughout our Lord’s public life the Gospels record elements that are divine and elements that are human. At the height of his ministry he dies on the cross, a sign of his human nature, but also rises from the dead, a sign of his divine nature. Mark makes the significant point that the Spirit guides the life of Jesus: “The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert. “ (vs. 12) In this Gospel there is no mention of the specific temptations, as we find in Matthew and Luke. The Old Testament often sees the desert as the place where evil spirits dwell. The very fact that Christ is tempted by Satan makes clear that our Lord has a true human nature. It is also a preview of the ultimate encounter between Jesus and Satan on Good Friday, where our Lord is clearly triumphant. By his death he wins salvation for all who approach him with love and sorrow. There are other temptations of Jesus, even from his own followers. After Christ had taught his disciples of the necessity of his suffering and death, Peter rebukes him, tempting him to give up the plan of suffering set by God. Then Christ says to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan. You are not thinking as God does, but as human beings do.” (Mark 8: 13) Even when Jesus was hanging on the cross, some of the bystanders said, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Messiah, the King of Israel, come down from the cross that we may see and believe.” (15: 31 – 32) Jesus resists all these temptations by his human free choice. Thus, he “was handed over for our transgressions and was raised up for our justification.” (Romans 4: 25) John the Baptist began his ministry “proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” (Mark 1: 4) Jesus begins his proclamation of the gospel, with similar words, “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (1: 15) “Repent” is asking people to change their minds, change their hearts and put God at the center of their lives. ~Msgr. Ralph J. Kuehner, Archdiocese of Washington MASS INTENTIONS this WEEK Tuesday, Feb. 24: 12:15 pm: Wednesday, Feb. 25: 8:30 am Thursday, Feb. 26: 12:15 pm Friday, Feb. 27: 8:30 am Saturday, Feb. 28: 7:30 am 5:00 pm Sunday, March 1: 8:00 am 11:00 am Anne Tennison Edward Clyde Lawrence John H.B & John Robert Gough Wanda Buckler Caroline Jean Russell Pro populo 2nd Sunday of Lent James P. Goldsborough Doreni Josef PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER the Sick and Homebound in our Community: Ethel Anderson, Joan Bolden, Mary Jeanette Brown, Bob Combs, Susan Colon, Teresa Cusic, Charles Davis, Sr., Elizabeth Ann Davis, Debra Dean, Irene Dixon, John Dougherty, Frances Duke, Jan Esler, Howard Hensley, St. Clair Hill, Palmer Lacey, Edward Mayor, Jim McDonald, Ben Moore, Frank Percell, Ernest Pfeiff, Agnes Plater, Charlie Ridgell, Mary Saunders, Debbie Schoenbauer, Rita Solimani, C.W. Thompson, Ronnie Thompson, and Judith Welch. LITTLE BLACK BOOKS: As a companion for prayer during the season of Lent the parish is once again offering The Little Black Book. These pocket size books help us spend six minutes each day meditation on the Passion from the Gospel of Luke. The Little Black Book is available in the vestibule. We are asking for a $1 donation to offset the cost. THEOLOGY OVER DINNER: Please join us Thursday, February 26th at Kevin's Corner Cafe in Leonardtown, Maryland. Arrive at 6:30 pm if you'd like to order supper. This month the talk is entitled "Am I a Disciple of Christ." Fr. Michal Sajnog parochial vicar at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Lexington Park will be our guest speaker. Invite a friend and light the fire of faith! FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT EVANGELIZATION & PARISH LIFE FASTING & ABSTINENCE FOR LENT: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinence from meat for those age 18—59. Seafood is permitted. In addition, Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence for those age 14 and up. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal. (If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil as the "paschal fast" to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily his Resurrection.) OUR PARISH MISSION at St. Aloysius Church will start off the season of Lent on Mon./Tues., Feb. 23/24, 7-8:30 PM. Well-known blogger and speaker Msgr. Charles Pope of the Archdiocese of Washington will offer insights on the challenging theme of “Faith and the Family Today: Responding to the New Atheism”. All are welcome. VOCATIONS CROSS Sign-up The Vocations Cross is presented to a family at one of the three weekend Masses after Communion and it is asked that it be returned to the rectory by the following Saturday morning. Jim Hoffman, the parish’s Vocations Liaison, is in the process of calling all homes that signed up to have the Vocations Cross in their home to schedule your week. Please pray for Vocations this week with Marion McAloon STEWARDSHIP SHARING OUR TREASURE OUE BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL ADOPT-A-STUDENT at FATHER ANDREW WHITE SCHOOL: Each year there are families who want their children to have a Catholic education, but need financial assistance in order to do so. At Father Andrew White School, we offer tuition aid through the Combs Trust and our parishes like St. Aloysius, but each year the need grows. In the past many parishioners have participated in the Adopt -a-Student Program and our families have been very grateful. Once again we are asking individuals and families in the parish to consider participating, knowing that no amount is too small and would be greatly appreciated. Donors and recipients are anonymous. Please contact the school office at 301-475-9795 for more information. Donations may be given through the parish or directly to the school. Thank you. ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS: The members of the St. Vincent DePaul Society invite you to join our ministry. We are a small group of parishioners who assist those St. Mary’s County residents in need. By joining, not only will you be helping others, you’ll find yourself growing in God’s love. The average time commitment is approximately 8-10 hours per month. Learn more at an introductory meeting on March 8th after the 11:00 Mass at the Father Andrew White School library, or call Vicki Wenke at 301373-5420. DUE TO EARLY SUBMISSION OF THE BULLETIN TO OUR PUBLISHERS, the contributions for the weekend of February 14/15, 2015 will be noted in the bulletin for Feb. 28/Mar 1, 2015. 2nd COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND will be for Father Andrew White School Support. Thank you for your generosity! PATRON OF THE WEEK: St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center . Please remember to patronize our bulletin sponsors. LENTEN FOOD DRIVE: As we start to celebrate the season of Lent, may we continue to answer the Gospel call to serve those in need. Please help make a difference for local families by taking a bag in the vestibule and filing the bag with food. To ensure Helping Hands (local food pantry) receives what is really needed, please fill the bag from the category paired with the first letter of your last name. Please return the bag on Community Sunday March 15th. FEBRUARY 22, 2015 RELIGIOUS ED & YOUTH MINISTRY COMMUNITY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC or learning about becoming Catholic? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is offered on Monday nights in FAW School. Contact Andy Geisz [email protected] for more information. CHILDREN’S LITURGY VOLUNTEERS: We are in need of additional volunteers to serve as catechists for our Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 11:00 Mass. Please contact Leonard Wathen at [email protected] CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER: Our Religious Education program is helping to raise funds for the Servants of the Lord, the religious Community of Sr. Maria Corredemptrix (Emma Madden). In the coming weeks, students will be selling Wolfgang chocolates to help raise money to support the cost of their many new vocations. If you are not a part of our Religious Education program but would like to participate, please contact Leonard Wathen. Rethinking Catholicism—So - you were raised Catholic, but aren’t quite sure if you really believe what you were taught as a child? Interested in rethinking the basics of Catholicism once again now that you’re adult? Join us for a Rethinking Catholicism: A Five Week Series for Young Adults. Each evening will include light refreshments, a short presentation, and honest discussion. Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 PM, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, C216 February 25: Rethinking God March 4: Rethinking Jesus March 11: Rethinking Faith March 25: Rethinking Church April 1: Rethinking Morality 2015 ANNUAL JUBILARIAN MASS: The annual Jubilarian Celebration of marriage honoring couples 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, and 51+ years will be held Sunday, June 21, at 2:00 pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Cardinal Wuerl will preside at the Mass. Please call the parish office or use the sign-up forms in the back of the Church to register. 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