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OLDEST CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN ORIGINAL THIRTEEN COLONIES
Reverend Robert G. Maro, Pastor
[email protected]
William J. Nickerson, Deacon
Judith Gwynn, Parish Secretary
[email protected]
Denise Becher, Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Mailing address: 21370 Newtowne Neck Road
Leonardtown MD 20650
Telephone: 301-475-9885
Fax: 301-475-5662
Web: stfrancisxavierchurch.org
Tour: roundme.com/tour/249939/view/733
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!
Registration forms are in the church vestibule
and on our parish website
St. Francis Xavier Church (Newtowne)
5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 19, 2019
Newtowne Mission from 1640 � First Chapel Built 1662
Current Church Built 1731
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday 4pm (Anticipated), Sunday 8am and 11am
DAILY MASSES
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am
HOLY DAY MASSES
As announced in the bulletin
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays after the 4pm Mass, Sundays 7:30-7:50am
& 10:30-10:50am, and by appointment
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
Following the 8am Mass until 5pm
BAPTISMS: By appointment with Father
MARRIAGES: Make arrangements with your Pastor
at least six months in advance; call the Rectory
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Email Paula McLeod, [email protected]
BULLETIN ITEMS
Deadline is Friday, one week before Sunday date
Send items to [email protected]
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THIS WEEK
LOOKING AHEAD
SUNDAY, MAY 19 — 5TH EASTER
*Collection for Maintenance Fund
*Bereavement Group: 9:15-10:15am, Rectory
*Spaghetti Luncheon: 12-2pm, Parish Hall
Free-will donation to benefit
FOCUS
(Friends of Catholic Students)
Sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus
The fruit of silence is prayer.
The fruit of prayer is faith.
The fruit of faith is love.
The fruit of love is service.
The fruit of service is peace.
— St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
SHARING OUR TREASURE
MAY 12, 2019
1st Collection (Offertory): $2,229.00
Online Giving $1,390.00
Second Collection (Catholic Relief Svs) $652.00
SUNDAY, MAY 26 — 6TH EASTER
MONDAY, MAY 27
Memorial Day Holiday: Rectory Office closed
SUNDAY, JUNE 2—7TH EASTER
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
PHISHING ALERT
If you receive a suspicious looking
email or text message claiming it
is from Father Rob, please delete
it. Do not reply or open anything.
This is a “phishing” scam that fraudsters have
been using in a number of dioceses around the
country. They create email addresses and
phone accounts that appear similar to a
priest’s parish email address or phone number
and then fraudulently encourage unsuspecting
parishioners to send them gift cards. Fr. Rob
would never send such a communication to
you. If you have any questions as to the
authenticity of an email or txt, please contact the
Parish Office.
INSTALLATION MASS
ARCHBISHOP WILTON D. GREGORY
Tue, May 21 at 2 pm , at the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Limited public seating; the Mass
will be broadcast on Eternal Word
Television Network (EWTN) and live-
streamed on social media.
Sunday Spring
Spaghetti
Luncheon
This Sunday!
May 19
12-2pm�Hall
Free-will Donation
To Benefit FOCUS (Friends of Catholic Students)
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY MASS
Mon, May 27, 10am, Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Rev. David Beaubien, celebrant. Commemorative
reading of the faithful departed will begin at
9:30am. An enclosable tent will be erected for
everyone’s comfort, so Mass will be held rain or
shine. The cemetery is located in Helen, MD,
on Dr. Johnson Rd, adjacent to the Mother
Catherine Academy (Route 238).
For more, call
301-475-5005 or
301-932-1766.
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Blessings on our young people who were Confirmed on May 15!
Names listed in bold are Confirmation saint names.
Charles Sandri Michael Black
Sean Patrick Matthew Campbell
Dylan Ryan Francis Dean
John Baylen Hubertus Dean
Lucia Kathleen Elizabeth Geary
Jonathan Bryl Michael Guy
Mackenzie Teresa Cosmas & Damian Harding
David Osbourne Anthony Harrell
Gracelyn Renee Grace Murphy
Kylie Elizabeth Perraut
Jacyln Lee Lea Porter
Reagan Olivia Cecilia Stanalonis
Evan James Vines
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NEWTOWNE MANOR HOUSE RESTORATION
Donations to:
St. Francis Xavier Church
21370 Newtowne Neck Road
Leonardtown MD 20650
Memo line: Manor House Restoration
For more information:
Lynn Delahay, 204-925-6485
George Matisick, 301-475-9698
[email protected]
FATHER ANDREW WHITE SCHOOL
CRUSADER CONNECTIONS
God Bless You!: Congratulations
to all those who received their First
Holy Communion as well as those
who were recently confirmed! May
they always feel the presence of
Christ within and may the Holy
Spirit continue to strengthen them .
Best Wishes to FAW DI: Our parish school
has a program called Destination Imagination
(DI) that allows students to put their creativity
to the test. They use materials in new ways,
create stories or structures, think on their feet,
and compete against other students. Later this
week, the “DI Operators” will head to the Globals
competition in Kansas City, MO. We wish them
safe travels and good luck as they compete
against students from around the world.
Go Crusaders!
SAFE FOOD HANDLING CLASS
Sat, Jun 1, 9am-12pm, SFX Parish Hall.
Presented by St. Mary’s
County Health Department.
FREE class open to all.
Registration IS REQUIRED
so instructor can bring sufficient material.
Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance
valid for 2 years. For details: Jim Howe,
[email protected] , 301-904-9041.
Anniversary Mass for Fr. John Lubey
Mon, Jun 3, 2019 - 7pm
St. Andrew the Apostle Church,
11600 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring MD
Please join us as we commemorate the priesthood
of Fr. John A. Lubey, who served the people of
this parish and our Archdiocese with gentleness
and compassion. Father Lubey was known for
the gifts of prophecy and healing.
“Everyone receives the healing love of the Lord
in some way. ... The Lord is the Healer; I am the
instrument in the hands of the Healer.”
Baby Bottles for CareNet Pregnancy Center
Pick up a bottle after Mass, fill it with
spare change (or a check!), and return
it to church Father’s Day weekend.
Your donation helps provide free and
confidential services and counseling
to women and men regarding
pregnancy. Call 301-475-5333.
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Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
For the greater glory of God...
Dear Parish Family,
Good Catholic poetry is something that really
refreshes me and lifts up my soul. Here’s one of my
favorites about Our Lady’s relationship to Jesus:
Jesus and Mary, Anonymous
Body of Christ, from Mary’s body;
Blood of Christ, from Mary’s blood.
Jesus the bread, Mary the yeast;
Mary the kitchen, Jesus the feast.
Mary the Mother by whom we are fed;
Mary the oven, Jesus the bread.
Mary the soil, Jesus the vine;
Mary the wine maker, Jesus the wine.
Jesus the Tree of Life, Mary the sod;
Mary our God-bearer, Jesus our God.
Mary the silkworm, Jesus the silk;
Mary the nurse, Jesus the milk.
Mary the stem, Jesus the flower;
Mary the stairway, Jesus the tower.
Mary and Jesus our castle entire;
Mary the fireplace, Jesus the fire.
Mary God’s ink, Jesus God’s name;
Mary the burning bush, Jesus the flame.
Mary the paper, Jesus the Word;
Mary the nest, Jesus the bird.
Mary the artery, Jesus the blood;
Mary the floodgate, Jesus the flood.
Mary and Jesus, our riches untold;
Mary the gold mine, Jesus the gold.
Peace and blessings,
Father Rob
Saturday – May 18
St. John I
4pm — Frances Cusic ��
Sunday – May 19
5th Sunday of Easter
8am — St. Francis Xavier Parish
11am — Rev. Seamus Kuebler�
Monday – May 20
St. Bernardine of Siena
8am — Rev. Seamus Kuebler ��
Tuesday – May 21
St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions
No Mass
Wednesday – May 22
St. Rita of Cascia
No Mass
Thursday – May 23
8am — Frances Cusic �
Friday – May 24
8am — Charles D. Downs �
Saturday – May 25
St. Bede the Venerable
4pm — The McLeod Family�
Sunday – May 26
6th Sunday of Easter
8am — St. Francis Xavier Parish
11am — Frances Cusic �
For healing: Therese Igot, Bill
Lavender, Danielle Kirrane, Frances
Bourdon, January Donovan, Lynda Brigati, Gladys Guy,
Carol Russell, Valerie Brown, Frank Greenwell, Gertrude
Oertly, Lisa Davis, Joanie Johnson, Allen Sieverston,
Richie Fazio, Myla Ashton, Olas Miller, Joan Polko,
Shirley Nickerson, Bubby Spalding, Judy Bakewell, John
Abell, Carolyn Russell Weiler, and Erin Schaller.
Our beloved dead: Shirley Nickerson, Rick Abell.
Email [email protected] and let us join in
prayer for one another. If you are seriously ill or
preparing for a surgery, call the Parish Office to
arrange for the sacrament of anointing.
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