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22800WashingtonStreet�POBox310�Leonardtown,MD20650�
Rectory(301)475�8064�Fax(301)475�8762�
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NEW PARISHIONERS…St. Aloysius extends a warm welcome to all
who are joining us for prayer, worship, or instruc�on. If you are new
to the area or returning home to the Church, we invite you to
register and make St. Aloysius your parish. Registra�on forms can be
obtained at the church, on our website, or by calling the rectory.�
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FIND A SMALL GROUP… Find Small Group Faith Forma�on
opportuni�es in our area for both adults and high school teens by
visi�ng www.ConnectStMarys.com.�
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)...RCIA is the
process of welcoming new members to the Catholic Church. It is
intended for adults who have never been bap�zed or for adults who
have been bap�zed Chris�an and now wish to prac�ce the faith in
the Catholic tradi�on. It is an ongoing process of forma�on,
catechesis and liturgical rites. Anyone interested is asked to call the
rectory to discuss the process.�
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM…Parents are asked to call the parish
office to register for the Bap�smal Prepara�on Mee�ng and for the
bap�sm of their child. Parents are expected to be par�cipa�ng
members of the parish.�
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SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE…Couples seeking to be married in the
Church are to make arrangements with the pastor six months to one
year in advance of their intended wedding date, in order to allow
�me for marriage prepara�on. At least one of the engaged should
be a registered and prac�cing member of the parish.�
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK…The Sacrament of the Sick is for the
spiritual comfort, strength and healing of the ill. If there is a need for
the sacrament in your family or household, please contact the
rectory as soon as possible.�
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FATHER ANDREW WHITE SCHOOL… Pre�K�8th Grade. If interested,
please contact Mrs. Helen Bowles in the school office Monday
through Friday 8:00am � 3:00pm, 301�475�9795 for space
availability.�
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION…Pre�K�8th Grade, 1st and 3rd Sunday of the
month, 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM, during the school year. To register
please contact Leonard Wathen at the Rectory or visit the parish
website.�
October 7, 2018�
Twenty�Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time�
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES�
MASS SCHEDULE:�
Saturday: � 5:00 pm�
Sunday: � 8:00 am and 11:00 am�
Daily: � 12:15 pm Tuesday & Thursday�
� 8:30 am Wednesday & Friday�
� 7:30 am Saturday�
HOLY DAY MASSES:�
As Announced inside the Bulle�n.�
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FIRST FRIDAYS: (September through June) Masses at 9:00 am and
7:00 pm. Exposi)on and Adora)on of the Blessed Sacrament from
10:00 am )ll 6:45 pm followed by Benedic)on.�
Confessions from 6:00 � 6:30 pm. �
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:�
Thursday: � 11:30�12 Noon �
Saturday: � 3:30�4:30 pm�
STAFF�
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Pastor……………………………….……….Rev. David W. Beaubien, ext. 14�
Deacon……………………………………………………........Deacon Joe Vavrus�
Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper……………….…....Denise Becher, ext.10�
Recep�onist/Bulle�n Editor�……………………...Lauren Carney, ext.11�
Religious Educa�on/Youth Ministry……....Leonard Wathen, ext.16�
Maintenance……………………………………………………….….Wally Bowles�
Principal, Father Andrew White School�……..……Heather Francisco
Secretary, FAW School�……………………………………….…..Helen Bowles�
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RECTORY HOURS:� Monday�Thursday � 8 am�4 pm�
� � � � Friday� � � 9 am�3 pm�
www.SaintAloysiusChurch.org�
www.facebook.com/staloysius20650�
www.twi�er.com/staloysius20650�
ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA CATHOLIC CHURCH, LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND
MASS INTENTIONS this WEEK
Tuesday, October 9: St. Denis, Bishop, and
Companions, Martyrs
St. John Leonardi, Priest
12:15 pm Emilio Balmaceda
Wednesday, Oct. 10:
8:30 am Betty Camalier Hansen
Thursday, Oct. 11: St. John XXIII, Pope
12:15 pm James St. Clair Hill
Friday, Oct. 12:
8:30 am Mission of the Knights of
Columbus
Saturday, Oct. 13:
7:30 am Barbara Russell
5:00 pm Catherine Thompson
Sunday, Oct. 14: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Thomas “Poke” Norris
11:00 am Pro populo
PRAYER & WORSHIP
“LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME”
The second part of today’s Gospel (Mark 10: 13–
16) is a beautiful presentation of Jesus’ reaching out to
the children. He embraces the children, putting his
hands on them. These words of Mark make a
wonderful Scripture reading for the sacrament of
baptism. But our Lord also insists that “whoever does not
accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter
it.” (vs. 15) Christ wants his followers to have the
simplicity, the humility, the openness of a child to be
worthy of God’s kingdom.
Here and often in the New Testament Jesus clearly
fulfills Old Testament legislation. He insists that he can do
that since he has been sent by the Father. In the Sermon on
the Mount Christ states that he has not to come to abolish
the Law and the prophets but to fulfill. (Matthew 5: 17) One
specific example is our Lord’s changing the famous “eye for
an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” (Matthew 5: 38) That
regulation of Moses was in fact an improvement over the
situation at the time. Many would retaliate far beyond the
injury. Christ goes even further and demands that his
followers actually love everyone, even their enemies.
(Matthew 5: 44)
In the first part of today’s Gospel (Mark 10: 1–12) the
Pharisees ask our Lord, “Is it lawful for a husband to
divorce his wife?” (vs. 2) The Pharisees noted that Moses
permitted a bill of divorce. Again this permission by Moses
was a great improvement. Previously the treatment of the
wives was truly horrible. The bride was seen as the property
of the husband. Legally he could not commit adultery
against his “property.” But she could be stoned to death for
the same offense. Moses again made an improvement by
insisting that when a husband divorces his wife, he must
give her a bill of divorce. Before this command of Moses,
the wife could be divorced with no protection against her
former husband.
In the matter of divorce, Christ makes a great
improvement. He wants marriage returned to the ideal
intended by the Creator: “A man leaves his father and
mother and clings to his wife, and the two become one
body.” (Genesis 2: 24) Jesus insists that permanence be an
essential quality of a marriage. He does away with the
divorce legislation of Deuteronomy 24: 1–4 by insisting that
the husband could no longer divorce his wife. There would
be equality in marriage and in all aspects of life.
The early Church had pastoral problems with the
prohibition of divorce. Exceptions were made in Matthew 5:
32 and 19: 9ff (the Petrine Privilege). There was also an
exception in 1 Corinthians 7: 10–16 (the Pauline Privilege).
~Msgr. Ralph J. Kuehner
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER the Sick and
Homebound in our Community: John Barnett, Walter M.
Bowman, Judy Brown, Timothy Butler, Teresa Cusic,
Charles Davis Sr., Irene Dixon, Frances Duke, Jan Esler,
George Guy, Warren Guy, Jr., Howard Hensley, John
Holly, Deb Johnson, Mary Catherine Kane, Paula Kidwell,
Mary Catherine Kohut, Juliann Leginze, Max Long, George
Nelson, Margaret Nelson, Jermaine Perry, Claudia Queen,
Cindy Sally, Kim Simmons, Mary Agnes Stewart, Steven
Tomaszeski, Richard & Sally Tomkinson, Nena
Underwood, Michael Utzig, Stephanie Vallandingham
THE LITANY OF PRAYERS FOR PRIESTS will be
recited every Tuesday after the 12:15 pm daily Mass.
Please plan to stay for a few minutes after Mass to pray for
our priests.
THE PATRIOTIC ROSARY is recited on Wednesdays
after the 8:30 am Mass. Come and pray with Mother Mary,
Patron Saint of the Americas; our country needs our
prayers. Please join us. Questions call Gerda at 301-475-
0009 or 860-558-6476.
RESPECT LIFE
WORD OF LIFE: “By embracing the mission entrusted
to him, St. Juan Diego helped bring Christ’s transforming
love to cultures gripped by oppression and death… Like St.
Juan Diego, let us embrace our daily mission to help others
encounter God’s transforming, life-giving love.”
Scripture Corner
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
EVANGELIZATION & PARISH LIFE
RELIGIOUS ED & YOUTH MINISTRY
FAMILY OF FAITH, our family-centered Religious
Education program for age 4 to Grade 8, has begun, but it’s
not too late to register online at our parish website! Our
next gathering is Sunday, October 7 from 9:15 to 10:30
AM in the Gym. October’s theme will be “What is a
sacrament?” Join us for our family picnic on Sunday,
October 21 from 12:30 to 3:00 PM! RSVP at
familyoffaith.eventbrite.com
“BACK FROM THE DEAD” - St. Aloysius Church
Youth Ministry is host an evangelizing cemetery walk
called “Back from the Dead” ON NOVEMBER 2 & 3
FROM 7 TO 9 PM at our cemetery on Fenwick Street!
Along the walk, audience members will encounter visiting
“spirits” from Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell who will share
their own lessons about life – and the afterlife. If you’d like
to volunteer to be a part of this project, contact Leonard
Wathen ASAP!
KALNASY CONCERT SERIES
The Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir
presents its annual concert titled
“In the Precious Name of Jesus!”
next Sunday, October 14th, at St. Aloysius Church at 3:00
pm. All are welcome to attend. For questions about the
choir, please see Dionne and Redmond Saul.
U.S. Rosary Rally
This Sunday, October 7th, millions of Americans will
gather together in public places across the country, to pray
the Rosary for their nation. The times have
been synchronized so that each time zone says the Rosary
simultaneously. Here are the scheduled times: 4pm Eastern,
3pm Central, 2pm Mountain, 1pm Pacific.
In order to make your prayers more efficacious, you can
also fast and offer up sacrifices for our country. Please
consider doing this.
For further information, you can check out this awesome
site: http://rosarycoasttocoast.com/. See you on the spiritual
battlefield!
COME AND SEE
Are you interested in learning more about Jesus and the
Catholic Church? Are you thinking about becoming a
member of St. Aloysius Church? Join Deacon Joe Vavrus
and Leonard Wathen for an informal 30-minute meet and
greet on Wednesday, October 17th, at 6:30 PM to have
some of your questions answered, enjoy light refreshments,
and discuss a passage of Scripture. We will meet at the
rectory. For more information, contact Leonard Wathen.
Invite a friend!
Altar Server Appreciation Night - hopefully all altar
servers have received an invitation to our Cosmic Bowling
night, to be held at the base bowling alley on Saturday,
October 20 from 7 to 9pm. Please respond to the Evite to
let us know if you can make it. In order to ensure base
access, e-mail [email protected] with the name of the
adult who will be bringing you and picking you up. (If you
did not receive your invitation, please e-mail us.) The
church phone number is in the Evite, but you can direct any
questions to me by e-mail, phone or text. My number is
240-298-3520.
COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY: Please note that all
parish offices will be closed on Monday, October 8th.
FELLOWSHIP IN FAITH is returning with a new series
in October! Why do we suffer so much in this life? What is
the purpose and meaning of our trials? How can we find
hope and healing amidst our sorrow? Dr. Bob Schuchts,
renowned Family Therapist and founder of the JPII Healing
Center, seeks to answer these difficult questions in a new 4-
part series called Real Suffering: Finding Hope and Healing
in the Trials of Life. Sundays October 28, November 4,
11, & 18, 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Father Andrew White School.
VOCATIONS CROSS
Let us invoke the intercession of St. Junípero Serra
for priestly and religious vocations and pray this week
with the Forth Family, who has the Vocations Cross!
OCTOBER 7, 2018
SHARING OUR TREASURE
Weekly Offertory Contributions
September 29/30, 2018
1st Collection 2nd Collection: Missionary
Cooperative Plan
Offertory Basket: $ 5,343.00 Offertory Basket: $ 3,033.00
Direct Debit: $ 1,401.00
Total: $ 6,744.00
2ND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND will be for the
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: Propagation of Faith.
Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support the
Mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and
parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious
and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable
communities. Please keep the missions in your prayers, and
be generous in next week’s collection for the Society for the
Propagation of the Faith.
PATRON OF THE WEEK: RC Beaver & Associates,
P.C. - Attorneys at Law. If in need please remember to
patronize our bulletin sponsors.
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Come join us on Sunday, October 14, from Noon to 5:00
pm (rain or shine), at Our Lady of the Wayside Church,
Chaptico, for delicious local food and family fun! Dine in
or carry out. Remember the Poor: Accepting donations of
non-perishable food and cash for the Mary Lou Gough
Food Pantry.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Talk
Father Paul Nguyen will speak about Our Lady of
Guadalupe on Wednesday October 17, at the St. George
Church parish hall. The meeting will begin with a Mass at
6:30 PM. Father Paul has visited the shrine several times
and has some interesting observations about this topic. The
talk is sponsored by the Serra Club of Southern Maryland.
There will be refreshments provided by the club. The club
wishes to invite all interested persons to this special event.
On October 19th, the Southern Maryland Food Bank is
hosting our first annual “Laying Hunger to Rest”
Halloween Dance Fundraiser! Come dance the night
away with us and SoMD’s favorite DJ’s from Star 98.3FM,
T-bone and Heather! Expect to take part in a night of
music, dancing and fun from T-bone and Heather, costume
contest, eat some delightfully spooky light fare, enjoy our
dead-silent auction, 50/50 raffle and much more! All
proceeds will go to helping us feed the poor all over
Southern Maryland. For full information and to purchase
tickets, please visit www.southernmarylandfoodbank.com/
dance.
The Good News About Sex, Openness to Life, &
Marriage
Humanae Vitae: 50 Years Later
Join us for an engaging Panel Discussion with KC & Ed
Schnitker, Kelly & Wayne Van Ryswick, Fr. Carter Griffin,
and Fr. Larry Swink on Thursday, October 25, from 7:00-
8:30pm, at St. Francis Xavier Church - Parish Hall in
Compton. Food & refreshments will be served. All are
welcome to attend, though not for young children.
FATHER ANDREW WHITE SCHOOL
Father Andrew White School Crusader Connections
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS): Last week, our
parish school inducted 23 students into the Linda Maloney
Chapter of the Father Andrew White. S.J. National Junior
Honor Society. Membership in the NJHS is one of the
highest honors that can be awarded. The NJHS has worked
hard across the nation in 12,000 junior high chapters to
bring practical meaning to the Society's goals of
scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
The Linda Maloney Chapter of the FAW, S.J. NJHS works
hard to fulfill these goals each year.
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