April 3, 2016 - Immaculate Heart of Mary

Immaculate Heart of Mary
Roman Catholic Church
Our mission is to proclaim joyfully the Good News of Jesus Christ
and to welcome all adults, youth and children,
inviting them to deepen their relationship with Christ
through the sacraments, prayer and discipleship.
New Parishioners: Welcome! Please use the Parish Census forms available
near the main exits or contact the Parish Office to register. This helps us
minister to you more effectively.
Parish Council: Advises the pastor on parish life and concerns. Usually
meets the first Tuesday of every month (except January and July) at 7 pm in
one of the classrooms. Open to all parishioners.
Baptisms: Parents must speak in person with a parish priest or deacon
before making any other arrangements. Call the parish office or e-mail the
priest or deacon for an appointment. Baptisms in are usually on the second
Saturday of the month at 10 am. Parents and godparents must attend a
required baptismal preparation class at least one month before the baptism.
Marriages: Engaged couples wishing to be
married must contact a parish priest at
least six months before their
proposed wedding date. Pre-Cana
course required, contact Ed and
Anne Steiner at 301-994-1323.
Natural Family Planning course
also required, see below.
Natural Family Planning: For
NFP training, contact K.C.
Schnitker
at
240-256-0118,
www.FamilyNFP.com.
Ministry to the Sick: Contact the
parish office for visits to the
homebound and hospitalized.
Children’s Faith Formation
Website: ihmcff.weebly.com
Levels K–5: Sunday from 9:30 to 11 am in English,
Levels K–5: Sunday from 11:30 am to 1 pm in Spanish (Nivel 1–4)
Levels 5–8 (Confirmation): Monday from 6:30 to 8 pm.
Youth Group
Middle School: Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7 pm (at IHM).
High School: Alternate Saturdays, 7 to 9 pm (at St. Cecilia).
Mass Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 9 am
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:30 pm
Saturday Vigil: 4 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am & 11:15 am, 1 pm (Spanish)
Devotions
Mass/Exposition/Confessions:
First Friday: 9 am & 5:30 pm
First Saturday: 9 am
Mass with Healing Service:
Once a month at 7 pm,
call office or check website for date
Rosary: M, W, F & Sat 9:30 am; T & Th 5 pm
Litany for Priests: Tue & Thu after 5:30 pm Mass
Other days, 10 minutes before Mass
Confessions
Thursday after 5:30 pm Mass
Saturday 2:30 pm– 3:45 pm
Sunday after 1 pm Mass
First Friday after 9 am and 5:30 pm Mass
First Saturday after 9 am Mass
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
Staff
Pastor:
Parochial
Vicar
Deacon
Director of
Religious
Education
Secretary/
Bookkeeper
Music Director
Fr. Marco Schad, ext. 12
[email protected]
Fr. Michal Sajnog, ext. 13
[email protected]
Dcn. Michael Crowe
[email protected]
Janet Harmon, ext. 15
301-863-8793
[email protected]
Cindy Thompson, ext. 14
[email protected]
Mary Stevens, 240-434-8876
[email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Formation to enter the Catholic
Church or to receive First Communion and Confirmation for adults baptized
as Catholics. Contact Tess Crowe at [email protected] or call the parish office.
Youth Minister
Food Pantry and Financial Assistance: Handled by St. Vincent de Paul of
IHM. For assistance, call 301-863-8193 from 8:30 to 11:30 am on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, except holidays.
Little Flower School
Principal
Caitlin Keeton
301-994-0404
Website
www.littleflowercatholic.org
Parish Cemetery: For information, call 301-475-5005 or 301-932-1766.
22375 Three Notch Rd.
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Tel: 301-863-8144
Fax: 301-863-8180
Gregory DeStefano
301-542-2467
[email protected]
www.ihmrcc.org
Dear Friends in Christ,
On this Divine Mercy Sunday, in the Year of
Mercy, we rejoice in God’s tremendous
mercy towards us, “that while we were still
sinners Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8b)
This mercy which we have received, though,
elicits a response from us: first a response of gratitude,
praise and worship of the Father of Mercies, but also a
response of genuine imitation, that is, of a real desire to
follow His example by showing mercy to others.
Some, if not many, of us find it difficult to forgive
others their real or perceived offenses because we get
some sort of comfort from being the wronged party, from
making ourselves out to be martyrs, from being able to say
“I’m right and you’re wrong.” Yet this is not the example
that Christ set out for us when He allowed Himself to be
crucified for us, saying “Father, forgive them, they know
not what they do.” (Luke 23:34a)
Sometimes, we work against mercy by holding on to ill
feelings without giving the opportunity for remediation
and reconciliation. This often happens through a refusal to
communicate honestly yet charitably. It might be through
a sudden cutting off of all communication, or by
withholding from the other person what is bothering us. It
may well be that the other person has no idea what they
did wrong (or the extent of how it affects you), or it might
be that they did nothing wrong and we have
misinterpreted their actions, or it could be a combination/
escalation of mutual misunderstandings. We might be
making the mistake of thinking that the other person
should be able to read our mind (“if you don’t know, I’m
not going to tell you”), or of thinking that we can read the
other person’s mind. This is disastrous in marriage and
family relationships, in friendships, in the workplace, and
in the Church.
As distinct individuals from different backgrounds,
family experiences, etc., we don’t communicate in exactly
the same way: what to one is efficient directness, to
another is a gigantic lack of tact, and so on. When we fail
to allow for working through differences (real, imagined,
or of interpretation), we are removing that relationship
from the power of the Holy Spirit, and ceding space to
Satan, who seeks to divide and conquer the children of
God. This is compounded when we complain or express
our displeasure to third parties while refusing to address
things directly.
As Christ reminds us today of His amazing Mercy, let’s
do all we can to be proclaimers and agents of that Mercy
by showing mercy and Christian love in our relationships.
Let’s enter into calm, loving yet frank and non-defensive
conversations about words, actions or omissions that have
in some way offended or hurt us (intentionally or
unintentionally).
At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit enabled the multitudes
from many nations and tongues to understand Peter’s
preaching. Let’s invite the Holy Spirit into our
conversations that we may better understand each other.
Then, instead of hardened hearts we will have hearts
pulsing with the life and love of God.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Fr. Marco
THE DAY HAS ARRIVED! Sunday, Apr. 3,
internationally renowned and Catholic
recording artist, Donna Cori Gibson, will be
at IHM to lead us in celebrating the Feast of
Divine Mercy! In addition to this free
concert, we will have Adoration, confession, and a sung
Chaplet of Divine Mercy. A freewill offering will be
accepted. To hear a selection of Donna’s music and
download it for free, visit her website at
www.DonnaCoriGibson.com.
RETURNING TO THE CHURCH?
Come Home! We’ve missed You! If you have been
thinking about becoming more active in the
Church after a time away , we want to join us Beginning
April 28. This 10-week program offers a “safe place to
land,” to ask questions, he heard, and reconnect with the
faith. Contact Nancy Baysinger at [email protected] or
240-298-4713
LECTOR QUATERLY MEETING WED., APRIL 6
Hello All! Just a friendly notice our next
quarterly lector meeting is set for 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 6 at IHM. Please join us,
and bring a friend if they are discerning on
becoming a lector, or if they just want to come for
fellowship! We are continuing to build community,
develop our skills through getting to know each other,
bonding, sharing tips, and most of all participating in
scripture reflection, and group prayer. For this particular
meeting I plan to give a short brief on the 2nd book of
Samuel, since we let off the last meeting w/ the 1st book
of Samuel. Please let me know if you are/are not coming
to this meeting via email: [email protected]
Thanks for your service in this important ministry and I
look forward to seeing you on the 6th of April.
God Bless
Michael Schachterle
IHMRCC Lector Coordinator
SENIOR COFFEE Our next gathering will be on Tuesday, April
5 from 9:00 to 11:00, remember your MERCY donation, I.e.
For Food Pantry. Bring a friend, see you there.
This April, we focus on the most merciful gift of God: the
Holy Eucharist.
The unfathomable mercy of God is especially made
manifest today in the Sacraments (always extending to us
opportunities for the eternal reward of heaven).
The Feast of Divine Mercy offers us the opportunity to
begin again as though we were newly baptized.
As we now focus on our students preparing for First Holy
Communion or the sacrament of Confirmation, I want to
acknowledge the work of catechists who make sure that
archdiocesan benchmarks are achieved before students
are promoted to the next level. In recent assessments, a
few students had difficulty with the following terms:
tabernacle, genuflect, examination of conscience,
magisterium, liturgical calendar, ark of the covenant,
chastity, communion of saints and the U.S. Holy Days of
Obligation. Additionally, unique student personalities and
their varying styles of learning, make for a challenging
class for any teacher! But the influence of catechists is
never as significant as the parents and their dedicated
instruction at home. Thank you parents!
There will be a summer boost for those who are not ready
for the next faith knowledge levels. We try every effort
within the volunteer resources of our staff to raise holy
disciples of the future church! We welcome volunteers for
the condensed summer program.
IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS
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Apr. 10: Levels 3-5 Archdiocese Assessments
Apr. 10: Level 3 sponsors 11:15 a.m. Mass
Apr. 11: Level 5-8 Archdiocese Assessments
Apr. 16: Pilgrimage to the Shrine and Monastery 8a.m.
to 5p.m.
Apr. 30: 9a.m. First Holy Communion FAMILY Retreat
All baptismal forms, Saints Reports, Sponsor Certifications,
and other sacramental forms are now due.
Please call 301-863-8793 for immediate assistance.
Easter blessings,
Janet Harmon
Director of Religious Education
301-863-8793
UPCOMING LFS ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
 Monday, April 4 – Summer Dress begins!
 Tuesday, April 5 – School Mass at 10:15am
 Thursday, April 7 – PreK Bake Sale
 Friday, April 8 – 8am 8th Grade Parent/Student Mass;
11:20am 1st Grade Parent/Student Lunch; Report card
distribution; Trivia Night!
 Are you on social media? Don’t forget to “like” us on
Facebook
(www.facebook.com/littleflowercatholic)
and “follow” us on Twitter (@LFSpatriots)!
 Don’t forget to save your Box Tops and Campbell’s
Soup labels! They add up and help our school to be
able to purchase supplies, gym equipment, technology,
and other things to enhance our students’ learning!
 500 Club memberships are for sale year-round! For
only $100, you can enter your name (or the name of a
friend or loved one as a gift!) to be drawn four times
each month for 12 months. That’s 48 possible wins per
year! For more information, contact Chris McKay at
[email protected] or stop by the school to pick
up an order form! Our goal this year is to sell all 500
numbers on the grid; if we are able to do this, the
school will make a profit of $40,000! Thank you in
advance for your support!
 Interested in learning more about Little Flower
School?
Call
(301)994-0404
or
email
([email protected]) the office today to
schedule a tour! We’d love to talk more with you
about how to make a Catholic education a possibility
for your child!
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS IS COMING TO ST. JOHNS!
American Heritage Girls (AHGs) is the premier national
character development organization for girls ages 5-18 that
embraces Christian values and encourages family
involvement. AHG helps girls acquire skills that will assist
them in all areas of life. If you are interested in learning
more about AHG, please join us for an informational
meeting at St. John’s on Sunday, the 10th of April 2016, at
2pm and visit www.americanheritagegirls.org.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL THOUGHT - Please join the Initiative on
Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown
University for a public Dialogue on Resisting the
"Throwaway Culture": Protecting Human Life and
Dignity on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 PM at the Georgetown
University Lohrfink Auditorium. Three respected leaders
including Helen Alvaré, professor of law at George Mason
University School of Law; Charles Camosy, associate
professor of theological ethics at Fordham University; and
Sr. Norma Pimentel, MJ, executive director of Catholic
Charities of the Rio Grande, will discuss how to build a
culture of life. RSVP - [email protected].
HAVE A BLESSED DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY!
Congratulations to our neophytes; Michael,
Jasmin, Jon, Joshua, Tyler, Peter, Jessica, Pat,
Laura, Phillip and Christin and congratulations to their
sponsors! Continue to keep them in your prayers. Especially
today as you pray the Divine Mercy, ask for God’s Mercy to
pour down on them. We also` want to thank all of those
that assisted throughout the year, especially Angie Acosta
and Edwin Delmoro who helped make the retreat a
success!
Laura Elizabeth Baltodano was born in Los
Angeles, CA from parents with Costa Rican
descent. She has been a member of
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church since
2005 when her family relocated to
Maryland because her father was
stationed at NAS Patuxent River. She is now married with
two children residing in Lexington Park, MD.
GROUP SCHEDULE APRIL 3 - APRIL 9
Tues: 5:30 pm
Middle School Youth Group
6:00 pm
Rosary & Novena to Our Lady of
Perpetual Help led by FCJC (Cry Room)
7:00 pm
Bible Study: Living in the Power of
the Holy Spirit (Faller Home)
7:30 pm
IHM Prayer Group Rosary (Cry Room)
Wed: 10:00 am Bible Study: Book of Revelation
6:30 pm
Bible Study: Knowing the Faith:
Part Two (Filipino-Americans)
Sat:
7:00 pm
High School Youth Group
MUSIC SCHEDULE APRIL 9 - APRIL 10
Sat:
4:00 pm
Mass Rev
Sun:
8:30 am
Men’s Group
11:15 am IHM Quartet
1:00 pm
Spanish Group
LINEN SCHEDULE APRIL 10
Bea Agamaite
Jon Maucher is a member of Immaculate
Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park
MD. He has a daughter, Morgan, who is 14
years old and a large extended family in
the area. He recently moved to the area
from Colorado to work for the Federal
Jasmin Baez born November 16, 2004
Daughter of Johnny Baez and Demetrici M
Bounds. Member of Immaculate Heart of
Mary since 2013.
Government.
Tyler Duncan is a music teacher at
Benjamjn Banneker Elementary School in
Loveville, MD. Prior to converting to
Catholicism, Tyler was raised in the
Protestant church at St. Nicholas Chapel
on Patuxent River Naval Air Station. He is
married to his wife of a year and a half, Melanie, and they
are expecting their first child this summer. Tyler enjoys
running, playing hockey, and spending time with his family.
Peter Farrell has been attending masses
at Immaculate Heart of Mary since mid2015. In May of 2014, Peter moved to
Lexington Park, MD from Atchison, KS,
where he graduated with degrees in
Economics and Mathematics from
Benedictine College. In 2012 Peter served as a missionary at
a Chaldean school in Erbil, Iraq, which really began him on
his journey to the Catholic Church. In his spare time, Peter
enjoys reading works of the Early Church Fathers as well as
other theological works (He is currently tackling Saint
Augustine’s Confessions.) He also enjoys pretty much
everything involving the great outdoors, including: fishing,
hiking, and hunting.
Jessica Schombs is 32 years old and has
been a member of Immaculate Heart of
Mary since 2006. Married to Nicholas
Schombs for over eight years with three
children; Natalie, Anthony and Dominic
Schombs who attend Little Flower School.
Her career began in the U.S. Navy, with 9 years of service in
logistics. After the Navy, she was employed by three different companies all in the field of logistics before settling
down in her current career. There, Jessica works for the
federal government in Indian Head CADPAD Division doing
acquisition for rocket motors on ejection seats. Jessica enjoys daily exercise, watching movies, crafts, baking, and
spending time with her family.
Joshua Watson is a new member of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park, MD. He is married to Cynthia,
his wife of seven years and they have five
children together. Josh joined the Catholic Church this year. A four year journey
coming to fruition. He has been a Sailor in the United
States Navy for 16 years.
TREASURE STEWARDSHIP
Monday
9:00 am
Tuesday
5:30 pm
Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8A,8B-9,10,11/Heb
10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38
Eddie Price †
Ac 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2,5/
Jn 3:7b-15
Billy Riddell †
Wednesday Ac 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9/Jn 3:16-21
9:00 am
Estelle Booth †
Thursday
5:30 pm
Ac 5:27-33/Ps 34:2,9,17-18,19-20/Jn 3:31-36
Bill Hall †
Friday
9:00 am
Ac 5:34-42/Ps 27:1,4,13-14/Jn 6:1-15
Mary Brien †
Saturday
9:00 am
4:00 pm
Ac 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19/Jn 6:16-21
Martha Davie
Ac 5:27-32,40b-41/Ps 30:2,4,5-6,11-12,13/
Rev 5:11-14
Nancy Rose †
Sunday
Ac 5:27-32,40b-41/Ps 30:2,4,5-6,11-12,13/
Rev 5:11-14
Harry Geraty †
Ernie & Henritte Makin †
The Parishioners of IHM
8:30 am
11:15 am
1:00 pm
ALTAR FLOWERS If you would like to donate the Altar
Flowers or Sanctuary Candles in memory or for special
intentions of a loved one, please call the Parish Office or
email at [email protected].
Building
Fund
Envelopes
On-line Giving
$13,239.27
$3,283.00
$120.00
$85.00
Weekly Budget
$11,582.60
$1,117.09
Collected YTD
$468,857.43
$37,214.80
Budget YTD
$451,721.40
$43,566.51
PLEASE PRAY FOR
THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
THAT THEY MAY BE RESTORED TO FULL HEALTH
Tess Allen, Lynette Henson, James Pruett, Alice Pollock, Bill
Wagoner, Kerry Staats, Pat Wilson, and Fr. Dan Vitz.
OUR MILITARY DEPLOYED OVERSEAS
Sean Daigneau, USMC.
Please note: names will remain on these lists for two months, unless
otherwise notified. To keep a name on the list, please resubmit by
contacting [email protected], or call the Parish Office.
PAPAL AND PARISH INTENTIONS FOR APRIL
 That small farmers may receive a just reward for their
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MASS WITH ASL INTERPRETATION FOR THE DEAF AND
HARD OF HEARING Masses are at 5:00 pm at St. Aloysius
Church in Leonardtown on the fourth Saturday of every
month.
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BULLETIN GUIDELINES Please email your submission to
[email protected] by Wednesday at 10:00 am prior to
the Sunday of publication. All entries are subject to editing.
Offertory
Mar. 27
Thank you for faithfully sharing a portion
of the gifts God has given to you!
SPECIAL CONCELEBRATED MASS AND HEALING SERVICE
The next Mass with Eucharistic adoration and healing
prayers will be Tuesday, Apr. 12 at 7:00 pm; confession
begins at 6:30 pm. For more information, please contact
Catherine Schwartz at [email protected].
LAST CHANCE MASS The last Liturgy in the county
is celebrated at 7:30 pm at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
in the Cole Cinema.
FY July 2015June 2016
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precious labor.
That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and
faith in Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts.
That all members of our parish may open their hearts
to the work of the Holy Spirit within them to end divisions.
That truth and reason may pervade our political process.
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