20408 Point Lookout Rd. • Great Mills, MD 20634 Parish Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm • Appointments can be made by calling the rectory.

301-994-0525 • FAX: 301-994-1547 • www.holyfacechurch.org

PARISH STAFF

Pastor, Rev. Jerry Gamrot Deacon, Mr. Paul Bielewicz

Parish Bookkeeper, Mrs. Anya Naegele

Faith Formation, Mrs. Laura Lang Youth Ministry, Mr. Chris Harris Youth@ihmrcc.org R.C.I.A., Mrs. Ashley Davis

Chairperson, Parish Council, Mrs. Laura Schuyler

Little Flower School, Grades Pre-K-8 Principal, Mrs. Barbara Stirling lfsprincipal@littleflowercatholic.org 301-994-0404,

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday: 4:15pm or by appointment ROSARY: Monday: 6:00pm

EUCHARIST:

Saturday: Vigil 5:00pm Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:30am

Daily: 8:00am Tuesday through Friday Tuesday: 10:00am during school year

Holy Days: As Announced

ADORATION WITH BENEDICTION First Thursday of the Month

6:00pm

Bulletin Deadline: in Writing by Monday 3:00 pm

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Blessed be all mothers Who have come into our lives

Whose kindness, care and loving Remain with us to guide.

Your inspiration in us

Made us strive in every way Especially to remember

Helping others makes our day.

Mothers, this little tribute Flows directly from our hearts You are so loved and cherished

Invaluable, one and all, you are. ~Susan Kramer~

Welcome to the Holy Face Catholic Church family. On behalf of our parishioners, I invite you to tour our website and get acquainted with our growing and vibrant faith community. Better yet, please come visit us in person, worship with us, and make this your spiritual home. If you need more information about our parish, please do not hesitate to call me. May the peace of Christ be with you. Your brother in Christ, Rev. Jerry Gamrot New Parishioners: The parish family of Holy Face welcomes all new parishioners! Please fill out a registration form available on our webpage or in the back of the church and drop it in the collection basket at Sunday Mass. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 301-994-0525. You may also reach our Welcoming Committee at holyface.md@adw.org Welcome! Sacrament of Baptism: Expectant parents must attend our Baptism Preparation Program which is offered monthly. Baptism is the first and most important Sacrament as it introduces us to the Faith. Baptisms are offered on the First Sunday of the month at the 11:30am Mass and immediately following. Call the Parish Office to schedule a baptism and to make arrangements to attend our Baptism Program. Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made well in advance of an intended marriage, at least six months and even up to a year prior. Please call the Parish Office to arrange an appointment with the Pastor. Attendance at the Marriage Preparation Program is required. Sick and Hospital Visits: Please let the Parish Office know if you have a family member who is ill at home or in the hospital so we may add them to our prayer list and arrange, if appropriate, for visits from our Homebound Ministry and the Pastor. R.C.I.A.: If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or in becoming Catholic, please contact the Parish Office for details about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or contact the Parish Office at (301)994-0525. Choir: Practice is held on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Church choir loft. New members are always welcome. Parish and School Websites and email: Visit our Holy Face website at www.holyfacechurch.org for up-to-date information regarding our parish. Questions or concerns may be emailed to: holyface.md@adw.org. You can also visit the Little Flower School website at www.littleflowercatholic.org for additional information regarding our school. Parish Cemetery Information: Contact Catholic Cemeteries at 301-475-5005 or 301-932-1766.

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Stones That Live

A good artist can take something other people overlook and make it beautiful—a leaf, a pebble, or even a scuff or a scratch. An artist knows how to set something simple in an environment where its inner beauty shines. God is the ultimate artist. God can take each of us, no matter how beautiful or ugly we are outside or inside and turn us into a vision of glory.

The First Letter of Peter calls us stones, material that can be overlooked or used for building. Jesus was a living stone that many people rejected. But God the artist found what was precious in Jesus the stone. The letter says, “like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices.” If we come to Christ, the living stone, he will fashion us into something remarkable.

Other people may not appreciate our inner beauty. They may not notice the gifts we have. They may not know how we can grace their lives. They may even make us feel useless. But God finds us most useful. We are living stones, pleasing to God through Jesus Christ. Some people overlook what good Christians think and do. They build arsenals rather than feed the hungry. They sever relationships rather than grant forgiveness. They squander time rather than use it for the good. But God appreciates the good we do and builds us up as living stones.

Bulletin Board

May 11, 2020 - May 17, 2020

PLEASE NOTE

Mass intentions originally planned

for this week will be rescheduled

once the public Masses resume.

.

Mass Intentions for the Week

(Mon) Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26 (Tues) Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Saint Pancras Acts 14:19-26/Jn 14:27-31a (Wed) Our Lady of Fatima Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 (Thurs) Saint Matthias Acts 1:15-17,20-26/Jn 15:9-17 (Fri) Saint Isidore Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17 (Sat) Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18=21 (Sun) Acts 8:5-8,14-17 1 Pt 3:15-18 Jn 14:15-21

Weekly Readings

PRAY FOR OUR SICK Please include the following people, as well as all of our family and friends who are ill in your prayers, especially:

Jan Barnes, Beaner Barnett, Ester Mae Battle, Lilly Mae Battle, Shirley Mae Battle, Robert Baumgarten, Nancy Brown, Judy Broyles, John Cardinal, Francis Countiss, Cindy Davis, Rose Daye, Michael Dement, Roger Detrick, Francis Dominique, Kathy Dominique, Joe Eversole, Marjorie Fechtig, Dillon Fiske, Don Geary, Gail Gennaro, Bruce Genovese, Caleb Getscher, Elizabeth Gray, Tiffany Grey, Annie Hills, Jennifer Hills, Pam Howard, Carole Humphrey, Janice Ivancik, George Izon, Barbara Lamb, Matt Lamb, June Lang, Bie Le, Taylor Love, Janice Lynch, Patricia Madrigal, Teresa Mayor, Joanne McGilloway, Virginia McKeen, Barbara McNary, Norma Miller, Dolores Norris, Harold Owens, Linda Palchinsky, Gertrude Pirko, Dickie Russell, Robert Russell, Duncan Scott, Margaret Sison, Bea Slaske, Norma Szewczyk, Steve Taylor, Lois Testerman, Anthony Thomas, Cathy Thomas, Mary Thomas, Mark Thomason, Robert Wheeler, John Williams, Charlie Wise, Jr., Kathy Wood, Elizabeth Young.

Call the Parish Office to have names added to or removed from our list.

SERVICE PRAYER LIST Please remember in your prayers all of our troops and their civilian counterparts serving in war zones as well as all those in service around the world: LCDR Randy Dodds, US Navy PFC Jacob A. Gilbert, USMC LCDR Richard C. Moebius, Jr., US Navy Lt.Col. Brett A. Shilling, USAF Airman Steven M. Lamb, USAF 2Lt. Danielle Wilkin, USAF LT Jacob Schmidt, US Navy GSgt Patrick J. Pullman, USMC SSgt Andrew Unkle, US Army LT Michael Woehrer, US Navy SPC Alexander D. Unkle, US Army LTJG Mark D. Sweet, Jr., US Navy LT Kevin Peters, USCG Pvt Gavin Podlaski, US Army Capt. Clayton Scott, USMC Capt. Matt Barchick, USMC Lt Adam Patterson, US Navy Capt. Steven Beck, USMC If you would like to add a loved one to our armed forces prayer list, please contact the Parish Office during normal business hours—301-994-0525 (T-F 8am-3pm).

In Our Prayers

Rosary, Bible Study and all other meetings and events will resume at the direction of the Archdiocese of Washington.

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Are You Thirsting For God?

Are you someone who would like to learn more about your Catholic Faith? Do you know someone not baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition, who is thirsting for what it means to become Catholic?

Do you know someone already Catholic but has not yet re-ceived Confirmation & Communion?

Others may be thirsting too…

For each of us faith is a journey marked with moments of conversion along the way…we move from unbelief to initial faith, from sin to repentance, from painful isolation to the joyful experience of a loving community, from fear to love.

Faith, conversion, repentance, celebration and community ---five basic elements that are present in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The RCIA provides a setting where the journey of faith and moments of conversion can be cele-brated within the local Church community.

RCIA is a place to ask questions and seek understanding. Come and See! Invite a friend! All are Welcome! RCIA meets Sunday’s at Little Flower School from 10:15 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. For more information, contact the Parish Office at (301)994-0525.

Like Mary and Joseph, families have a

mission to welcome Jesus into their

homes and lives, to “listen to him, speak

with him, take care of him, protect him

and grow with him, and in this way

improve the world.” -Pope Francis

Sunday Faith Formation serves all parish children.

Weekly sessions for Pre-K through 8th Grade meet

on Sundays from 10:15am to 11:20am. Two years

of faith formation are usually required prior to

reception of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation,

Eucharist and Confirmation. We always welcome

new team members as catechists, substitutes, hall

monitors and teen assistants.

Faith Formation Calendar

NO CLASSES UNTIL FURTHER

NOTICE

CLOW Upcoming Meeting Dates

CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) is for

children ages 3 to 1st Grade only.

Children coming to CLOW during Lent will receive a Lenten cut-out sheet packet in which they are encouraged to create their own scenes and return them now through Palm Sunday to be displayed downstairs by our altar. Keep the focus in the right direction —

Christ!

BIBLE STUDY WILL NOT MEET

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

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Knights of Columbus

Grand Knight Charles Shilling

301-535-8339 shillingassoc@gmail.com

Five ways to lead your family in faith

More than ever Knights are called to build their domestic church. While public masses are suspended, activities that are normally part of our local parish are gone. But Jesus’ call for us as Christian families — to serve as domestic churches in teaching the faith, growing in virtue, and evangelization — still exists. By following the five steps below, Knights can become true leaders of their domestic churches, not just during this time but for their entire lives. 1. Start and end the day in prayer. Every good thing starts and ends in prayer - Knights should start every morning leading his family in prayer and end every night the same way. Knights should also regularly lead families in praying the rosary together. 2. Schedule time together, as a family. Quality time spent together as a family is essential to a strong domestic church. That’s why it’s important to plan time together as a family — a family dinner, family movie night or a family prayer night! Just as important is quality time with your spouse. Carve out time every day, even if just five minutes, for praying together as a couple. 3. Keep holy reminders. There are a lot of mundane tasks that occur in our homes — but even during school work or working from home, we are called to bring our faith into everything we do. Whether a prayer card or a cross, these serve as a reminder to refocus on our Lord and keep a spirit of prayer throughout the day. 4. Make an act of charity. There’s a lot that families are sacrificing right now, but these sacrifices have the power to help those in need. If you have the means, consider using funds you would otherwise use on events restricted by social distancing to support your local parish, contribute to the Leave No Neighbor Behind Fund or another charity. 5. Lead in hope. Faith without hope is sure to be short-lived, and in this time of uncertainty and loss it can be easy to fall into hopelessness. As Knights, we are called to remember the hope offered us by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As heads of the domestic church, Share this hope of faith your family.

An Act of Spiritual Communion

by St. Alphonsus Liguori

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 in-

to 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.

If you would like to have a Mass ($10), the Sanctuary Lamp ($5), or Altar Flowers ($50) dedicated in someone’s memory or honor, please call the Rectory at 301-994-0525.

Flowers—Masses—Lamps

LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SCHOOL IS CLOSED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS

Ten Reasons to Choose a Catholic Education

1. Catholic tradition and academic excellence in a community grounded in faith

2. Balanced curriculum that includes art, music and fitness

3. Emphasis on moral development, service to others and leadership skills

4. A 99% graduation rate

5. Strong preparation for further education

6. Safe and disciplined environment

7. Exceptional faculty who help students reach their highest potential

8. Individual attention in a caring community

9. Commitment to technology use to enhance education

10. Good stewardship of resources

*Bingo every Wednesday, doors open at 5:30 pm; early bird special starts at 6:45pm. Cash prizes! Food and drink will also be for sale. *Are you on social media? Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/littleflowercatholic) and "follow" us on Twitter and Instagram (@LFSpatriots)!

Little Flower School

MARCH FINANCIAL REPORT

Offertory $ 8,319.50

Catholic Education $ 1,486.77

Maintenance $ 941.00

Other $ 1,242.00

TOTAL REVENUE $21,989.27

TOTAL EXPENSES $35,155.10

NET $(13,165.83) (REVENUE-EXPENSES)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ON-GOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT!

Thank you to those who've mailed in contributions! We are extremely grateful for your support during these challenging times. Please know that we are depositing contributions once per month rather than once per week as we usually do. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anya Naegele, our Parish Bookkeeper, at 301-994-0525.

Help Support the Church

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Are you looking for ways to help those in need in these difficult times? Here are a few ideas for you to consider:

Immaculate Heart of Mary Food Pantry The food pantry at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church continues its normal hours, MWF 8:30-11:30 am (MUST call first: 301-863-8193). Monetary donations are accepted (make check payable to “St. Vincent DePaul of IHM). On-line donations are also accepted (ihmrcc.org) Food donations are accepted during pantry hours or in the bins just inside the main doors to the church (8:00am to 6:00pm) St. Mary’s Caring Another option for donations is St. Mary's Caring. The organization has a daily (Monday-Saturday) food program at its site, and a grab and go lunch program three days/week at four remote sites around the County. Donations can be sent directly to Saint Mary’s Caring at PO Box 144, Lexington Park, 20653. Please check the website (stmaryscaring.org) to de-termine their specific needs. Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry According to its web site, the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry at First Saints UMC, Leonardtown, is distributing food every other Tuesday from 11-12:30. There is also a monthly food distribution on the second Monday of each month at the Leonardtown church. For more information, visit their website (firstsaints.org).