JULY 29, 2018 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH CALENDAR Sun July 29 KoC led Rosary, 10:30am, C Tue July 31 KoC Planning Mtg, 6:30pm, CC Fri Aug 3 1 st Friday Mass & Devotions, 9am, C Sat Aug 4 1 st Saturday Mass & Devotions, 9am, C Sun Aug 5 KoC Installation Mass, 11am, C *C: Church, CC: Community Center MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL FEAST DAYS Mon July 30 St. Peter Chrysologus Tue July 31 ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA Wed Aug 1 ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI Thu Aug 2 St. Eusebius of Vercelli St. Peter Julian Eymard Sat Aug 4 ST. JOHN VIANNEY WEEKDAY LITURGICAL MINISTERS Daily Lector: J Blackwell, M Goldsmith, C Galli, J Re, M Goldsmith Meals-on-wheels: P Bowes & MA Goddard, MA Springer, K Raley Altar Preparation: K Britton REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS Please remember our parishioners who are sick, homebound and those in the nursing homes and hospitals, and all in need of our prayers, especially those who serve our country and their families, and all who are listed in our Parish Book of Intentions. Next week, our second collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ, here and around the world in developing countries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Fifty percent of funds collected remain in our diocese to fund local communications efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc. New registrations are always welcome. Please use the on-line census by going to our website (www.StGeorgeRCC.org) and following the links. Forms also available in the rack in the church front entrance. Help us keep our parish records up to date. If you have recently changed your mailing address, e-mail address, phone number, or plan to be away temporarily, please use the on-line census to update your information. STEWARDSHIP — FINANCIAL BLESSINGS 7/22/2018 7/23/2017 General Collection $4085.68 $3428.48 +$757.20 E-Giving (Weekly) $1012.00 $912.00 Identifiable Gifts 132 134 -2 Maintenance $125.00 $40.00 +$85.00 Poor Box $286.00 $140.32 +$145.68 Donations $500.00 $440.00 +$60.00 Thank you for your faithful Parish support. STEWARDSHIP: TIME, TALENT, TREASURE Today’s Gospel reading recounts Jesus’ miracle of feeding the multitude. In a miracle that anticipated Jesus’ miracle of feeding the multitude, as reported in today’s Gospel, Elisha commanded that a small amount of bread be served to 100 men, and Jesus promised that all would indeed be fed. Elisha trusted that promise, acted upon it, and saw the promise miraculously fulfilled. We, like most people, tend to forget the miracles our Lord can work in everyday life. If we trust in God and live as good stewards, what we accomplish is, in its own way, a miracle. St. Paul beautifully sums up how our approach to living as Catholics and Christians should be. In today’s Second Reading from his letter to the Ephesians, Paul urges us to live “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of spirit through the bond of peace: one body and one Spirit.” Does that describe our parish community? This cannot happen unless we have the same kind of trust that Elisha had, and which St. Paul had, as well. Paul also says in today’s Second Reading, “I urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” This is stewardship at its core. We should not give of our time, talent and treasure because we want to earn God’s love. He already loves us unconditionally. Jesus knew full well what miracle He was about to perform, but He also saw this as a chance to teach His Apostles, and also show us the way. Philip and the others had already seen Jesus perform many miracles, and there should have been no question in his mind about the divine resources Jesus had at His disposal. Yet Philip hesitated. It is human nature to be doubtful. Yet, as with Elisha, they all ate, and there was much left over. Through this miracle, Jesus is teaching us to trust Him and to do the same in our lives. And, by committing ourselves to a stewardship way of life, we can see our own gifts multiplied. And perhaps even perform our own modern- day miracles. Tues July 31 9:00 am Communion Service Wed Aug 1 9:00 am Communion Service Thu Aug 2 9:00 am Communion Service Fri Aug 3 9:00 am Peter Conrad Sat Aug 4 9:00 am Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate & Religious Life Sat Aug 4 5:00 pm St. George Parishioners Sat Aug 4 7:00 pm Rick & Rebecca Carroll Family (L) Sun Aug 5 8:30 am Gladys Sheehan Sun Aug 5 11:00 am Pamela Wilson
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JULY 29, 2018 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH CALENDAR Sun July 29 KoC led Rosary, 10:30am, C Tue July 31 KoC Planning Mtg, 6:30pm, CC Fri Aug 3 1st Friday Mass & Devotions, 9am, C Sat Aug 4 1st Saturday Mass & Devotions, 9am, C Sun Aug 5 KoC Installation Mass, 11am, C
*C: Church, CC: Community Center
MASS INTENTIONS
LITURGICAL FEAST DAYS
Mon July 30 St. Peter Chrysologus Tue July 31 ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA Wed Aug 1 ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI Thu Aug 2 St. Eusebius of Vercelli St. Peter Julian Eymard Sat Aug 4 ST. JOHN VIANNEY
WEEKDAY LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Daily Lector: J Blackwell, M Goldsmith, C Galli, J Re, M Goldsmith Meals-on-wheels: P Bowes & MA Goddard, MA Springer, K Raley Altar Preparation: K Britton
REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS Please remember our parishioners who are sick, homebound and those in the nursing homes and hospitals, and all in need of our prayers, especially those who serve our country and their families, and all who are listed in our Parish Book of Intentions.
Next week, our second collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ, here and around
the world in developing countries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Fifty percent of funds collected remain in our diocese to fund local communications efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.
New registrations are always welcome. Please use the on-line
census by going to our website (www.StGeorgeRCC.org) and
following the links. Forms also available in the rack in the
church front entrance. Help us keep our parish records up to
date. If you have recently changed your mailing address, e-mail
address, phone number, or plan to be away temporarily, please
use the on-line census to update your information.
STEWARDSHIP — FINANCIAL BLESSINGS
7/22/2018 7/23/2017
General Collection $4085.68 $3428.48 +$757.20
E-Giving (Weekly) $1012.00 $912.00
Identifiable Gifts 132 134 -2
Maintenance $125.00 $40.00 +$85.00
Poor Box $286.00 $140.32 +$145.68
Donations $500.00 $440.00 +$60.00
Thank you for your faithful Parish support.
STEWARDSHIP: TIME, TALENT, TREASURE
Today’s Gospel reading recounts Jesus’ miracle of feeding the multitude. In a miracle that anticipated Jesus’ miracle of feeding the multitude, as reported in today’s Gospel, Elisha commanded that a small amount of bread be served to 100 men, and Jesus promised that all would indeed be fed. Elisha trusted that promise, acted upon it, and saw the promise miraculously fulfilled. We, like most people, tend to forget the miracles our Lord can work in everyday life. If we trust in God and live as good stewards, what we accomplish is, in its own way, a miracle.
St. Paul beautifully sums up how our approach to living as Catholics and Christians should be. In today’s Second Reading from his letter to the Ephesians, Paul urges us to live “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of spirit through the bond of peace: one body and one Spirit.” Does that describe our parish community?
This cannot happen unless we have the same kind of trust that Elisha had, and which St. Paul had, as well. Paul also says in today’s Second Reading, “I urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” This is stewardship at its core. We should not give of our time, talent and treasure because we want to earn God’s love. He already loves us unconditionally.
Jesus knew full well what miracle He was about to perform, but He also saw this as a chance to teach His Apostles, and also show us the way. Philip and the others had already seen Jesus perform many miracles, and there should have been no question in his mind about the divine resources Jesus had at His disposal. Yet Philip hesitated. It is human nature to be doubtful. Yet, as with Elisha, they all ate, and there was much left over. Through this miracle, Jesus is teaching us to trust Him and to do the same in our lives. And, by committing ourselves to a stewardship way of life, we can see our own gifts multiplied. And perhaps even perform our own modern-day miracles.
Tues July 31 9:00 am Communion Service
Wed Aug 1 9:00 am Communion Service
Thu Aug 2 9:00 am Communion Service
Fri Aug 3 9:00 am Peter Conrad
Sat Aug 4 9:00 am Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate & Religious Life
Sat Aug 4 5:00 pm St. George Parishioners
Sat Aug 4 7:00 pm Rick & Rebecca Carroll Family (L)
“Annulment I: What is an annulment? Because there are so many myths
and misunderstandings, let’s set the record straight. An
annulment is a declaration by the Catholic Church that
after careful investigation, there were flaws or “defects”
in a relationship that prevented it from becoming a valid
marriage. An annulment, or decree of nullity, does not
“erase” the civil contract of marriage. It also does not
mean that any children of the marriage are illegitimate. It
simply means that after thoroughly investigating, the
Church has declared that a marriage – as understood by
the Church – was not valid; that there was never a
sacramental marriage from the beginning. The Church’s
interest is in the spiritual and personal aspects of
marriage. The Church’s teachings are of course the
teachings of Christ Himself, who said in Matthew 19,
“What God has joined together, no human being must
separate.” He goes on to say, “I say to you, whoever
divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful) and
marries another commits adultery.” If you, like a lot of
people, have questions, call your local parish or your
diocesan tribunal office. They’ll help you through the
process. For further study: Matthew 19:1-12 Note: The
Catechism of the Catholic Church has a beautiful section
on marriage. (CCC 1601-1666) Please read this!
Regarding the reasoning behind the Church’s teachings
on annulment, read CCC 1625-1632.”
Excerpt from “A Minute in the Church: Vol II” by Gus Lloyd. This book and three other books with one-minute teachings about Catholic life and liturgy may be found in our bookrack in the vestibule.
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ALTAR SERVERS! WE NEED TO HEAR
FROM YOU!
An anonymous donor heard about the Blue Crabs
game on August 10th and is donating the money for
your tickets. Please RSVP (either negative or
positive) as soon as possible so that we know how
many tickets to reserve!
Save These Dates!
Friday – August 10 – Parish Fundraising Event at Bluecrabs! Buy tickets for the game using our parish code, and the church gets $5!
Anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Chapel on St. George’s Island. Mass begins at 6pm, with a reception to follow in the Island Association Building. (NO 5PM MASS ON AUGUST 25!)
Bottles and Brushes FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 St. George Community Center Come paint with our own parish artists!
Please use the sign-up sheets in the pews to let us know how you can help this year!
You can also start bringing your gently used items for our White Elephant room.
Calling all St. George Bakers! Please plan to bake your favorites for our church dinner on August 19. Some requests we are asked for include coconut cake, pineapple upside down cake and fruit pies. People coming to our dinner look forward to your homemade treats!
Volunteer & Change a Life at the St. Mary's County Fair,
September 20th-23rd. Each year the Catholic parishes of
St. Mary’s County have a unique opportunity to spread
the Good News of Christ and our Catholic Faith at the
County Fair. You have been called. Would you
prayerfully consider volunteering for a 2-hour shift at the
Catholic Evangelization booth? You don't need to be a
television evangelist or a Catholic theologian to inspire
others to know Christ. You can make a difference. If
interested, please see the following link on St. Aloysius'
home page to sign up or contact us at
http://www.saintaloysiuschurch.org/countyfair/.
JULY 29, 2018 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OUR PARISH FAITH FORMATION
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION (YFF) GRADES K-8
Registration for the 2018-2019 year is ongoing. Please contact Mrs. Kim Browne,
Adult Faith Formation We are taking a short summer break and will resume in September. Announcements will be posted on the upcoming study soon. In the meantime, please look at FORMED.ORG for lots of good studies, reading and movies about the Catholic faith. Our parish code is M23284 to access your free subscription, a gift to you from the parish.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Group is taking a break for the summer. We are looking for a Youth Leader, if interested
please contact the church office.
OUR REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (LFS)
LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL Bingo every Wednesday, doors open at 5:30 pm; early bird
special starts at 6:45pm. Cash prizes! Food and drink are also
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)!
Interested in learning more about Little Flower School?
Sunday, August 5th at 12:30pm Reception & program followed in the Community
Center
NEWS IN OUR AREA
Sun, August 5 Vendor Show, Hollywood VFD Social Hall,
10am – 3pm. Free admission/free parking. ATM on site. Refreshments will be available for sale. Some of the participating Vendor are as follows: Arbonne, Avon,
Buskins, Color Care, Dot Dot Smile, Doterra Oils, Herbal Life, It Works, Jamberry Nails, Jamby Styles, Leilah & Luke, Lemongrass Spa, Lilla Rose, Lime Light, LipSense, Longaberger, LulaRoe, Mary Kay, Melaleuca, Nu Skin, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Perfectly Posh, Plunder Jewelry, Pure Romance, Ring Bomb, Rodan & Fields, Scentsy, Sunset Stitches, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One, Traveling Vineyard, Tupperware, Usborne Books, Young Living, Younique and MORE. We are still accepting applications for other Vendors such as Stampin Up, Creative Memories, Watkins, etc. etc. If you would like to participate please contact Leone Gatton at [email protected].
Sun, August 12 – 2nd District VFD Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat; 8am - 11am $10/Adults, $5/children(6 – 12) children (5 & under) - free; Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, Bacon, Creamed Chipped Beef, Sausage Gray, Spiced Applesauce, Grits, Hot Biscuits, Assorted Juices, Milk & Coffee; For more information call 301-994-9999 – NOTE: AUGUST BREAKFAST PRICE INCREASE TO $10.00 for ADULTS
Sat, August 25 Yard Sale, 2nd District VFD, Saturday; Time: 7am – 12pm; Reserve a space $10 (by 20th August) or mark your calendars to attend; For more information: Call Kelly at 240-299-5261 - Good time to get rid of items no longer needed!
Sat, September 15 2nd District VFD Chicken Carry-Out Dinner, 4pm – 6pm; Cost $12; Menu : 1/2 chicken; Coleslaw; Green beans; Parsley potatoes; & Dinner roll; Preorders Accepted; Contact Robin to preorder / for more information: at 301-737-4366(H) or 240-577-0270(C)
Sat, October 27 2nd District Craft and Vendor Fair,9am – 2pm; Reserve a space $2 (by 20th October) or mark your calendars to attend; For more information: Call Darlene at 240-434-1095 After 4pm.
Loyola on the Potomac 9th Annual Crab Feast Sunday, September 9, 2pm to 5pm, Menu: All you can eat on site crabs, fried chicken, hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, cole slaw, corn on the cobb, and watermelon, Beer, soft drinks, water. Early bird tickets Price $50 (by August 31), Children 7-12 $35, 6 & under free. After September 1, Adult ticket - $65. Contact Alice Case at 301-292-0819, [email protected], Sponsorship Opportunities Available
LOCAL PILGRIMAGES:
Save the Date - Mother of Africa Pilgrimage - The
archdiocesan Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach
invites you join a special Mother of Africa Pilgrimage
on Sunday, September 16 from 2-4pm in the Upper
Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception (400 Michigan Ave., NE). For
further information contact Sandra Coles Bell at 301-
years as a Navy chaplain and has visited the country
extensively over the years since. Venite anche voi! Call
ProCatholic Tours at 612-730-2890 to register and for
more info or visit:
https://www.procatholictours.com/trip-
store/?action=trip_registration&tripid=1055
Join Fr. Rory T. Conley, pastor of St. Mary’s
Bryantown, on a pilgrimage to Rome, Sorrento, Naples,
Assisi and more. See firsthand the major shrines and
basilicas of Rome, visit the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican
museums, Padre Pio’s church where he received the
stigmata, the Eucharistic miracle of Lanciano, and
much, more. Breakfast, lunch & dinner are included
and accommodations are first class. Dates: 10/13/19-
10-23/19 with a possible two day extension to Florence.
For more detailed information visit our website at
www.pilgrimages.cpm/frconley or contact Sam Oliver
at Samueloliver @comcast.net or at 301-848-3206.
Save the Date for World Youth Day in DC – January
26, 2019: Join thousands of college students and young
adults (ages 18-39) for a one-day Catholic festival at
The Catholic University of America. Experience World
Youth Day in Panama including world-renowned
speakers, live music, simultaneous streaming of Pope
Francis in Panama, and authentic Panamanian culture!
Registration begins late summer 2018, For more
information visit www.wyddc.org. #wydDC
REFLECTION ON THE SACRED SCRIPTURE 2 KGS 4: 42-44 PS 145: 10-11, 15-18; EPH 4: 1-6; JN 6: 1-15
St. John Chrysostom was particularly known for his preaching skills and his ability to communicate. In fact the name “Chrysostom” means “golden-mouthed” In defining Christ-like humility, he said, “It is having the power to take revenge, but never doing that. It is characteristic of a generous, forgiving heart.”
Although our readings on this 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time do not directly address the idea of humility, that is an underlying theme in all of them.
In a miracle that anticipated Jesus’ miracle of feeding the multitude, as reported in today’s Gospel, Elisha commanded that a small amount of bread be served to 100 men. Elisha’s request is met with doubt and unbelief, but Elisha reminds them, “For thus says the Lord, ‘They shall eat and there shall be some left over’.” And indeed there was. God promises not only to provide, but to provide beyond the immediate need.
Elisha trusted that promise, acted upon it, and saw the promise miraculously fulfilled. We, like most people, tend to forget that God can multiply food like this. God is not dependent on how this happens, but He does touch our hearts, convert us to giving and sharing people, in ways that accomplish miracles like this. If we trust in God and live as good stewards, what we accomplish is, in its own way, a miracle.
St. Paul could not state more succinctly what our approach to living as Catholics and Christians should be. In the Second Reading from his letter to the Ephesians, Paul urges us to live “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of spirit through the bond of peace: one body and one Spirit.” Does that describe our parish community?
We might like to think it does, but that cannot happen unless we have the same kind of trust that Elisha had, and which St. Paul had, as well. Paul also says in the Second Reading from his Letter to the Ephesians, “I urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” To truly understand this call to be “worthy,” we need to understand all that God has done for us, individually and as a community. It would seem natural that if we understand what God has provided us, we will naturally want to serve and obey out of gratitude.
That sounds a lot like stewardship in action, doesn’t it? We do not do what we do necessarily because we want God to love us; we need to realize that He already loves us. Each of us in his or her own way might be considered God’s first-born. Being a child of God is almost more important than anything else, and that is why we love one another, and why we serve on another, and why we recognize that miracles occur in our lives every day.
We might not know a great deal about the Apostle, St. Philip, but he certainly is listed as an Apostle by all four Gospel writers. However, he figures most prominently in the Gospel of John, from which our Gospel Reading for today comes. The main focus of today’s Gospel is Jesus’ miracle of feeding the 5,000, but Philip plays an important role in what we are being taught.
The Lord speaks specifically to Philip, “Where can we buy enough food to eat?” It is essential to note nonetheless that the Gospel tells us, “He said this to test him, because he himself (Jesus) knew what he was going to do.” Philip answers quite frankly, “Two hundred days’ wages worth of food would not be enough for each of them to have a little.” This is the same doubt experienced by Elisha in the First Reading, and the same doubt many of us face when it comes to putting total trust in the Lord.
Jesus knew full well what miracle He was about to perform, but He also saw this as a chance to teach His Apostles, and us, too. Philip and the others had already seen Jesus perform many miracles, and there should have been no question in his mind about the divine resources Jesus had at His disposal. Yet Philip hesitated. It is human nature to hesitate, to perhaps doubt, when it comes to believing and trusting. Yet, as with Elisha, they ate and there was much left over.
Even the Lord’s closest followers could not really believe. But through this miracle, Jesus is teaching us to trust Him and to do the same in our lives. And, by committing ourselves to a stewardship way of life, we can see our own gifts multiplied. And perhaps even perform our own modern-day miracles.
