March 27, 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
schad@ihmrcc.org
Fr. Michal Sajnog, ext. 13
sajnog@ihmrcc.org
Dcn. Michael Crowe
deacon@ihmrcc.org
Janet Harmon, ext. 15
301-863-8793
janet@ihmrcc.org
Cindy Thompson, ext. 14
cindy@ihmrcc.org
Mary Stevens, 240-434-8876
mary@ihmrcc.org
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 rcia@ihmrcc.org 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
youth@ihmrcc.org
www.ihmrcc.org
Dear Friends in Christ,
Happy Easter! The good news we celebrate today is the fact that Jesus Christ is risen from the
dead. I deliberately use the word “fact” because
in two thousand years, no scientific expedition
has been able to discover the mortal remains of Jesus
Christ. That is because his tomb is empty and there is no
body to be found. The testimony of the eyewitnesses still
stands. These witnesses went to their deaths proclaiming
what we still proclaim: Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.
Alleluia!
Today is a day of glory and a day of hope for us all.
God’s purpose and God’s will cannot be undone by human
sin and rejection. In his body here on earth, Christ Jesus
suffered terribly. He was mocked, spit upon, terribly
scourged, crowned with thorns, crucified, died and was
buried. Today we celebrate the glorious fact of his resurrection from the dead.
We bear within us the hope that resurrection gives us.
Our faith brings to us the truth that God has not abandoned us. God is bringing us into new life, and bringing
new life to Christ’s body, the Church. God is calling us out
of our tombs, as Christ called poor Lazarus into new life.
There is a reality, however, that must be faced
when we enter into new life. All the wonderful feelings
associated with new life must be balanced with the fact
that what is new comes from what is old. To have what
is new means we must let go of what is old, and this
process can be painful.
The key that unlocks the door of resurrection and new
life for us is acceptance. Christ showed us this through his
surrender into the hands of the Father. In the Garden of
Gethsemane, Jesus cried out, “Abba, Father, all things are
possible for you. Take this cup away from me, but not what
I will but what you will” (Mk 14:36). Dying on the cross, his
last words were, “Father, into your hands I commend my
spirit” (Lk 23:46).
Acceptance means surrender. It means letting go of a
former way of life. It means recognizing that we can’t have
our hands open to receive God’s gift of renewal if we have
our fists clenched tight around the behaviors and attitudes
that have shaped and even controlled us to our detriment.
The key to our success is to do what Jesus did – to surrender ourselves and our lives into the hands of our Father
in heaven.
Today we celebrate the joyful news that through his
Son’s rising to new life, God our Father has given us power
to enter into newer, better and happier lives no matter
what the forces of darkness and evil have or will throw at
us. The only thing that stands in the way of happiness is
our pride, our willfulness, our defiant selves who refuse to
surrender control over our lives and place them in God’s
hands.
So, dear friends, today, give yourself all that God wants
to give you by surrendering yourself to his powerful love.
The forces of darkness and evil will throw themselves at
you, but they cannot prevail.
May the glory of the risen Christ be with each one of you,
Fr. Marco
MONTHLY MASS WITH EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND
HEALING PRAYERS: Join us for an experience of healing,
with Fr. Dan Leary, Tuesday April 12, at 7:00PM. Confessions
start at 6:30 PM.
AFFORDING A CATHOLIC EDUCATION: BUDGETING STRATEGIES FOR FAMILIES: To support financial planning for a
Catholic education, the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic
Schools Board of Education is hosting a free financial planning session, Affording a Catholic Education: Budgeting
Strategies for Families, for parents and guardians of Catholic
school students and prospective students. This session will
take place on Tuesday, April 19, from 6-8 pm at Father Andrew White School in Leonardtown, MD (22850 Washington
St.). To register for the event, please call 301-853-4518.
2016 ANNUAL JUBILARIAN MASS FOR MARRIED COUPLES:
Cardinal Donald Wuerl will celebrate the annual Jubilarian
Mass honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and
51+ years on Sunday, June 19 at 2pm at the Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Please call
the parish office to register. Names of jubilarians need to be
turned in to the parish office by Monday, April 11.
VOCATIONS EVENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL MEN: For young
men in high school, there will be an all-day excursion to
Sugarloaf Mountain in upper Montgomery County on Sunday, April 10 (bus departs from IHM). The day will include
hiking, lunch, a talk, Mass, fellowship, and the opportunity
to discuss the priesthood with seminarians and priests. On
June 26-29, the annual Quo Vadis Camp will be held at
Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. The fourday camp includes prayer, talks, sports, and much more.
Registration is now open for both of these events at
www.dcpriest.org, and for more information, please contact
the Office of Priest Vocations at vocations@adw.org or 202636-9020.
BULLETIN GUIDELINES Please email your submission to
bulletin@ihmrcc.org by Wednesday at 10:00 am prior to
the Sunday of publication. All entries are subject to editing.
ALLELUIA! Today we begin the Easter Season, our 50-day
meditation on the mystery of Christ's Resurrection!
During Lent we prepared ourselves to remember and celebrate Jesus' death and resurrection.
As I reflect and meditate upon Jesus's Resurrection, I
think of our catechists and volunteer staff who continue
to joyfully share God's good news even today; just like
the disciples of long ago.
I also deeply appreciate parents and grandparents who
gift our young people with this glorious HOPE, faith and
love.
Thank you very much for your wonderful support and dedication! We have less than 8 sessions left before we take a
break for the summer. Please continue to take the time to
check your children’s folders and workbooks to make sure
that they are keeping up with their faith knowledge requirements. Our volunteers are always ready to answer
any questions and comments from you.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Please return the Progress Report envelopes with your
signature. If you have not yet submitted copies of Baptismal Certificates, these are now due, as well as any outstanding fees.
IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS
Mar 27/28: No Sessions - Easter
Apr.3/4: Regular Sessions
Apr. 10: Levels 3-5 Archdiocese Assessments
Apr. 10: Level 3 sponsors 11:15 am Mass.
Apr. 11: Level 5-8 Archdiocese Assessments.
Apr. 16: Pilgrimage to the Shrine and Monastery.
Blessings,
Janet Harmon
Director of Religious Education
301-863-8793
janet@ihmrcc.org
http://ihmcff.weebly.com/
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED The parish office will be
closed tomorrow, Easter Monday. Normal hours will
resume Tuesday, Mar. 29.
GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of
someone close, and is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you
comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.
Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and
group discussion.
There is a $20.00 registration fee for the seminars
to cover the costs of supplies, but scholarships are available. The seminars are open to all who are in need of it
even if it has been sometime since your loss. Registration
by phone at 301-884-3123.
The support group will begin on Tuesday, April 5,
2016 at 7:00 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Hall, Mechanicsville, MD.
HAVE YOU SAVED THE DATE? 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.
THANK YOU FROM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF IHM We
are most happy to report we collected 2237 pounds of
food during our Archdiocese of Washington - Catholic
Charities Lenten Food Drive for St. Vincent de Paul of Immaculate Heart of Mary -2016.
To each and every one of you within our community that donated food or contributed monetarily, and
were able to express their support we want to say thank
you so much and we are most grateful for all you
do. May God continue to Bless you all.
A BLESSED RESURRECTION OF THE LORD! Congratulations to the new Catholics (also known as
neophytes) who joined the Holy Mother Church
through Baptism, Confirmation and received their
first Communion last night at the Easter Vigil! Happy Easter to everyone! If you or anyone you know is interested in
learning more, please contact the parish office by phone or
email rcia@ihmrcc.org. SPANISH RCIA Please email Damaritza Ortiz at rica@ihmrcc.org or call the parish office.
INTERESTED IN HELPING WOMEN EXPLORE THEIR
UNPLANNED PREGNANCY OPTIONS? CareNet Pregnancy
Center Client Advocate Training begins Apr. 5 at the
Lexington Park office. Classes total 18 hours, split into six3 hour sessions from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Contact Jocelyn
Beckman at 301-475-5333 for more information on how
you can help this ministry. They depend on you!
TREASURE STEWARDSHIP
Monday
9:00 am
Acts 2:14,22-23/Ps 118:14/Matt 28:8-15
Dawn Schachterle
Tuesday
5:30 pm
Acts 2:36-41/Ps118:24/John 20:11-18
Alfoncito Jimena †
Wednesday Acts 3:1-10/Ps 118:24/Luke 24:13-35
9:00 am
Jaleyn Grider
Thursday
5:30 pm
Acts 3:11-26/Ps 118:24/Luke 24:35-48
Liza Grider
Friday
9:00 am
5:30 pm
Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:24/John 21:1-14
Louis Deane †
Bill Hall †
Saturday
9:00 am
4:00 pm
Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:24/Mark 16:9-15
Steve Begg
Acts 5:12-16/Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Jn 20:29/John 20:19-31
Kerry Staats
Sunday
8:30 am
11:15 am
1:00 pm
Acts 5:12-16/Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Jn 20:29/John 20:19-31
Rev. Pawel Sass
Bruce Colby †
The Parishioners of IHM
ARE WE ALSO LIKE PETER AND DENY CHRIST OVER
AND OVER? Christ calls us to be all we can in our
Marriage Sacrament.
The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend is Apr. 22-24 in
Gaithersburg, MD. Details and registration online found at
www.welovematrimony.org, or call 301-541-7007.
GROUP SCHEDULE MARCH 28—APRIL 3
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: The Passion and
Resurrection Narratives of Jesus
(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)
MUSIC SCHEDULE APRIL 2—APRIL 3
Sat:
4:00 pm
Adele Bavani
Sun:
8:30 am
IHM Choir
11:15 am IHM Youth
1:00 pm
Spanish Group
LINEN SCHEDULE APRIL 3
Brenda Bounds
FY July 2015June 2016
Offertory
Mar. 13
Building
Fund
Envelopes
On-line Giving
$11,765.33
$2,987.00
$250.00
$145.00
Weekly Budget
$11,582.60
$1,117.09
Collected YTD
$452,335.16
$37,009.80
Budget YTD
$440,138.80
$42,449.42
Thank you for faithfully sharing a portion
of the gifts God has given to you!
PLEASE PRAY FOR
THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
THAT THEY MAY BE RESTORED TO FULL HEALTH
Denise Dischert, Dominic Tiep Nguyen, Jerry Humphrey,
Tess Allen, Alice Pollock, 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 bulletin@ihmrcc.org, or call the Parish Office.
PAPAL AND PARISH INTENTIONS FOR MARCH
 That families in need may receive the necessary
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support and that children may grow up in healthy and
peaceful environments.
That those Christians who, on account of their faith,
are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may
remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the
incessant prayer of the Church.
That those coming into the Church at IHM at Easter will
find in us a welcoming family and become an active
part of our parish.
That people in our community suffering from
addictions will seek and find healing and strength in
the power of the Cross.
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE Now that Spring is here, our
Maintenance Department has requested all decorations
that will inhibit mowing to be removed from your loved
one’s gravesites as soon as possible. Many thanks for your
help in keeping our cemetery looking it’s best.
The Easter Season is a time of
Hope …. Renewal…. New Life in the Church
Landings
Do you or someone you know want to come
back to the Church?
If so, the Landings program will welcome you
home, and make you feel at home.
Thursday evenings beginning April 28,2016
at Immaculate Heart of Mary
To learn more or to register contact:
Landings@ihmrcc.org, (240) 298-4713
or visit www.ihmrcc.org/
smallgroups#landings
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