OUR MINISTRY OF PRAYER

Please remember in prayer the intentions written in our Book of Prayer located in each Church and the Parish Center entrance area. We also remember those persons who have requested prayers through the prayer chain.

Also, please remember the following parishioners in prayer: Francis Bittle, Dorothy Burkard, JoAnn Cannada, Dick Cool, Jack Dillon, Joan Fink, John Firor, Ethel Fitzgerald, Doris Glass, Laura Hobbs, Peggy Kauffman, Michelle Keegin, Jeanette Massena, Rosemary McDermott, Dolores Munafo, Tony Newman, Rita Priest, Charles Putman, Mary Reckley, Elfriede Ridenour, Margaret Smith, Robert Smith, Maddie Toth and James Wivell, Sr.

FOR PRAYER REQUESTS

please call the Parish Office at (301) 447-2367 or Linda McCauley at (301) 271-7561.

MASS TIMES WHEN TRAVELING

You may call 1-800-627-7846 or 1-800-523-9480 for the location and schedule of Masses in churches throughout the USA. You need to know the ZIP for the area in which you want to attend Mass. You may also visit website:

WWW.MASSINTRANSIT.COM or WWW.MASSTIMES.ORG

The 1-800-Mass Times Trust if funded from the Perpetual Help Foundations, and is a service available without charges.

BLOOD DRIVE

Our next Blood Drive will be held on Monday, July 27, in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel’s Parish Center from 2:00 - 8:00 pm. Call Terri Allen at (301) 271-7872 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES - Congratulations to all new parents.

If you are planning to have your baby baptized, please contact the parish office to register for the baptismal preparation class. Parents and godparents are invited to attend. The next class will be Sunday, July 12, at 1:00 pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in the church. The class is expected to last about one hour. If you have any questions, please call Barbara at the parish office (301) 447-2367.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS

• July 11   Take Me Out to the Ballgame Our own Frederick Keys vs Myrtle Beach at 6:00 p.m. Saturday night at the ballgame with fireworks. RSVP by June 28 to Lori Carter, 301-271-4050.

Contact Lori Carter at 301-271-4050 or kpltcarter@comcast.net for more info.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CATECHISTS
Maybe the only reason you haven’t volunteered
to teach Religion is because nobody ever asked.
W e   a r e   a s k i n g   N o w!
Catechists, Assistants,
Children’s Liturgy of the Word,
Confirmation Leaders
are wanted and needed.
If you would like to help, please fill out this form and
return it in the collection basket or call 301-271-4099.

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Religious Education Volunteer Form

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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or "RCIA" is a process of prayer, reflection, and learning that allows for the continual discernment of God's will in our lives.  This discernment often leads to the reception of sacraments and full communion with the Catholic Church.  RCIA meetings are held 7-9pm every Wednesday in the SAS upper hall, starting on September 9th.  Call the parish office for more information, or attend an informal "meet and greet" potluck dinner at St. Joseph’s parish hall. Feel free to bring friends and family.

RCIA MEET & GREET POTLUCKS at St. Joseph Parish Hall
Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 to 9:30 pm

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CATHOLIC REVIEW

If you would like to renew your current subscription or subscribe to the Catholic Review, please fill out this form and return it in the collection basket. The cost for the yearly subscription if ordered through the Parishes is $28.00. Please make checks payable to the Parish where you are registered.

____ Renewal                  ____ New Subscription

Name:        _______________________________________________________

Address:    _______________________________________________________

Phone:      _______________________________________________________

Amount enclosed:               _________________

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THE SILVER ROSE COMES TO OUR PARISHES!

The Silver Rose Program is a Knights of Columbus Tradition to give honor to Our Lady of Guadeloupe, Patroness of the Americas.  The Program has continued each year since 1960 by which a Silver Rose honoring Our Lady and affirming our commitment to the sanctity of human life is carried by the Knights from Canada, through the US, and into the Basilica at Monterrey, Mexico.  This beautiful sacramental will enter Maryland on July 5th and remain until the 26th, during which time we, in our local Council, are privileged to be able to host the Silver Rose at a Prayer Service at St Anthony Shrine on Friday, July 24th, beginning at 7 pm. The Silver Rose Program will consist of a Prayer Service (Mass, Readings, Marian Litany) and a sermon on the role of Mary in our spiritual lives.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Light refreshments will follow at the parish hall across the street. Thank you, Knights of Columbus! 

SPECIAL LITURGY TEAM FORMING

We are putting together a team of people who will help to plan special liturgies such as our parishes’ feast days, an All Souls Mass, and some other opportunities for us to gather in prayer. If you are interested in being part of this team, please attend a meeting on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 pm in St. Anthony’s Upper Hall. No special skills are needed just an interest in working together for the good of the parishes. If you have any questions, call Barbara at the parish office.

DECORATING TEAM LEADER at Our Lady of Mount Carmel needed

We are in need of someone willing to be the coordinator of decorating the church and the parish center for Christmas and Easter. It will require putting together the order for the florist and gathering folks to help decorate. We have pictures & orders from previous years to help but are open to new ideas. There are also people who are willing to help. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Barbara at the parish office.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

• July 12 – Baptismal Prep. – 1 pm OLMC
• July 16 – OLMC Feast Day
• July 20 – Finance Committee Mtg. – 7 pm SAS
• July 22 – Special Liturgy Team Mtg. – 7pm SAS
• July 27 – Blood Drive – 2 – 8 pm OLMC
• Nov 14 – Cash Bash – 3 – 8 pm OLMC

PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE - an education and action ministry

• July 29 - Frederick Rescue Mission Casseroles Due

To volunteer or participate in any activities, please contact Deacon John Hawkins at (301) 271-2194 or JHawkins@archbalt.org.

“This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.” John 15:12

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FROM BARBARA . . .

Last week I wrote about asking for miracles and God seemingly not answering because he didn’t answer in the way we’d hoped. Today’s gospel offers us another way that we reject God’s answer – because we are not receptive to the messenger. We aren’t always accepting of God’s message because of the speaker. The people of Jesus’ time questioned his authority because they didn’t think he was knowledgeable enough nor did he have the prestige that they were looking for. He was one of them. Take time this week to listen to those around you, those from whom you may not usually listen to or those you think don’t have the “credentials” to speak credibly. Who is God using to speak the Gospel to you?

Prayer Pointers from Sheila Garcia, Associate Director, Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, USCCB (continued from last week):

5. Short prayers count, too. When you’re stopped at a long light or put on hold, consider it as God’s invitation to turn your heart and mind to Him. If only for a few seconds.

6. Find God at work. Connecting with God in the workplace takes effort. Try to cultivate a few simple habits. For example, offer the day to God as you turn on your computer.

Stay tuned for more next week.

Please continue to support our parishes the weeks you are on vacation. We depend on regular giving for our weekly and special collections.

May God continue to bless us all.

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SACRED STITCHES: 
HISTORIC VESTMENT EXHIBIT AT THE BALTIMORE BASILICA

Some of the historic vestments from the Basilica’s collection will be on display in the temporary exhibit space until September 27. The exhibit includes James Cardinal Gibbons’ golden vestments, which he wore during the Third Plenary Council in 1884 (the Basilica Museum showcases the matching chalice veil and burse); a set of Irish Poplin vestments from the bishop and clergy of the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, to Archbishop Michael J. Curley, which feature stunning hand-stitched Celtic designs; along with several other beautiful and historic vestments.  For more info, visit www.balti- morebasilica.org or call (410) 727-3565 x68.

HOLY MASS HEALING SERVICE
Come Holy Spirit
St. Peter the Apostle Church, Libertytown, MD
Monday, July 6, 7:00 pm
Fr. Jim Stack – Celebrant
God invites us to seek complete wholeness in Him.
Come! Take time our of your busy summer schedule to pray for spiritual, mental, emotional, physical and financial healing for yourself, relatives and friends.

Fr. Jim Stack has been in the healing ministry since 2007 and has been offering healing services at the John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, DC once a month and also at St. Jerome Church in Hyattsville, MD where he is presently Pastor.

MOTHER SETON SCHOOL

is accepting applications for 2009-2010 - Grades Pre-K through 8th.  For information, call (301) 447-3161 or visit www.mothersetonschool.org.  Summer office hours are Mondays through Thursdays - 9 am to 3 pm.

MOTHER SETON SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

• Tuesday, August 11, 7 - 8 pm 
• Wednesday, August 12, 10 - 1:30 pm

Have a tour of the school, receive school information and get your questions answered. Mother Seton School - newly-designated 2009 Maryland Green School - offers affordable, quality Catholic education for Pre-K through 8th grade. Bus transportation and before and after care are available. Please join us.  For more information – visit www.motherseton school.org or call 301.447.3161.

YARD SALES / FLEA MARKETS
Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church
Rt. 140 (between Four Points Bridge Rd and
Tom’s Creek Church Rd) Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
7:30 am to 4:00 pm weather permitting
Cost: $10.00 per 10X10 space.
Please bring your own tables. 
Contact: Jocelyn Wivell at (301) 447-2082 or
Linda Kraft (301) 447-6564.
Yards Sales are scheduled for:
July 10/11, August 7/8, September 11/12