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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This weekend, we welcome Reverend Thomas W.

Falkenthal. Father Falkenthal will be speaking at all the

Masses about a ministry providing direct relief to the

poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Father Falkenthal will share personal witness about Food

For The Poor’s mission to care for the destitute as a

means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one

another.

Father Falkenthal was ordained for the Archdiocese of

Chicago in 1975. After serving parishes in Chicago, he

entered the U.S. Navy as Commander, Chaplain Corps. He

served overseas and retired after 24 years of active duty

before joining Food For the Poor.

Welcome Father Tom Falkenthal!

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. BULLETIN DEADLINE: All requests to include activities in our weekly bulletin must be received in writing by 3pm on Monday. Inclusion of the activity is at the discretion of the Pastor and space availability. Information may be emailed to holyface.md@adw.org.

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Wasted Work

Nobody likes to waste time. If someone has not done the job and it costs us time and effort, we get angry. If a company promised to deliver by a certain date and it misses the deadline, we are furious. If somebody does the job wrong, and we have to redo it, we hate it. We hate to waste time.

But some of the hard work we do is also wasted. Work may feel valuable because it fills our time. It feels worthwhile if we do it faithfully. But not everything we do has value. Some of it keeps us from doing more important things. Workaholics spend less time with family. People concerned with their own lives may volunteer less for others. Our work and our lives are important, but sometimes not as important as we think.

Qoheleth says everything is vanity; everything is worthless. You spend your life gaining wisdom, knowledge and skill, but at the end of your life you give all your property to someone who has not worked for it. You work all day long. You spend your days in sorrow and grief and your nights without rest. The bleak descriptions by this Old Testament writer keep us humble about our work. We may not be as important as we thought.

Perhaps God gets frustrated with us too. Why do we waste our time? The time we spend with God is never wasted at all.

Bulletin Board

August 5, 2019 - August 11, 2019

Monday 8:00am - NO MASS Tuesday 8:00am - EUCHARISTIC SERVICE Wednesday 8:00am - EUCHARISTIC SERVICE Thursday 8:00am - EUCHARISTIC SERVICE Friday 8:00am - EUCHARISTIC SERVICE

Saturday 5:00pm - Selma McKay+ Sunday 7:00am - Doris E. Bean+ 9:00am - Holy Face Parishioners 11:30am - Harry C. Raley+

Mass Intentions for the Week

(Mon) Nm 11:4b-15/Mt 14:13-21

(Tues) The Transfiguration of the Lord

Dn 7:9-10,13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19

Lk 9:28b-36

(Wed) Saint Sixtus II and Companions

Saint Cajetan

Nm 13:1-2,25—14:1,26-29a,34-35

Mt 15:21-28

(Thurs) Saint Dominic Nm 20:1-13/Mt 16:13-23 (Fri) Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Dt 4:32-40/Mt 16:24-28 (Sat) Saint Lawrence 2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26 (Sun) Wis 18:6-9 Heb 11:1-2,8-19 Lk 12:32-48

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:

Mike Alvey, Beaner Barnett, Ester Mae Battle, Lilly Mae Battle, Shirley Mae Battle, Robert Baumgarten, Gregory Bean, Nancy Brown, Judy Broyles, John Cardinal, Francis Countiss, Cindy Davis, Rose Daye, Michael Dement, Francis Dominique, Kathy Dominique, Joe Eversole, Marjorie Fechtig, Dillon Fiske, Ariana Gennaro, Gail Gennaro, Bruce Genovese, Caleb Getscher, Elizabeth Gray, Tiffany Grey, Jack Grubber, Jennifer Hills, Maslynn Holmes, Pam Howard, Janice Ivancik, George Izon, Barbara Lamb, Matt Lamb, June Lang, Elsie Lawrence, Taylor Love, Janice Lynch, Patricia Madrigal, Joanne McGilloway, Virginia McKeen, Barbara McNary, Norma Miller, Harold Owens, Linda Palchinsky, Gertrude Pirko, Gene-Marie Redding, Ronald Redding, Robert Russell, Duncan Scott, Margaret Sison, 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 SSgt Gregory Bergin, USAF LT Jacob Schmidt, US Navy Sgt 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 Gerard Cronkrite Lt Adam Patterson, US Navy Capt. Matt Barchick, USMC GSgt. Patrick J. Pullman, USMC 1stLt 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

In Our Prayers

Monday 6:00pm Rosary Wednesday 7:00pm Choir

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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 bap-tized 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 received 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 celebrated 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.

Bible Study will be taking a recess until

September. Please look in the bulletin for the

exact date we will resume our studies and consider

joining us on Wednesday evenings. Have a happy

and safe summer!

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

The Catholic Church recognizes that parents

are the primary and principal educators of the

children, especially the task of faith formation.

We at Holy Face Church, are here to assist

parents by providing structured classes and

sacramental preparation programs to help

families recognize the connection between our

Catholic faith and the way we live our lives.

2019-2020 Faith Formation registration will

begin soon. Tuition for One Student: $75; Two

Students: $120; Three or more Students: $150.

Please contact Father Jerry at 301-994-0525 if

you would like to set up a payment plan or if

you need to apply for a tuition reduction or

waiver.

The Faith Formation program is possible

thanks to the dedication of wonderful

volunteer teachers and helpers. Please

consider our team In this rewarding ministry.

Faithfully yours in Christ,

Laura Lang

CHOIR NEWS

COME SING WITH US

During July and August, if anyone is

interested in singing in the choir at the

9:00 or 11:30 Mass, please join us in the

choir loft 30 minutes before Mass to go

over the music.

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Knights of Columbus

Grand Knight Charles Shilling

301-535-8339 shillingassoc@gmail.com

https://kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/index.asp?CNO=3849

Installation of Council Officers

The Installation of Council Officers stands as an annual reminder to council officers of their duty to shape and build the character of their members in the love of neighbor and the love of God by offering and conducting charitable programs, which strengthens our parishes and builds up the Domestic Church. The life, health, and strength of the council is dependent upon the actions of Catholic fraternal leaders taking action and working together.

Following Mass last Saturday, the installation of Holy Face council officers was conducted by District Deputy SK Jim Huse and District Warden SK John Cruz with support from the KofC Color Guard. State Treasurer, Chris Powers and Lady Annie were in attendance along with family and friends of council officers. On behalf of the Officers who are retiring from their posts, we extend to our worthy successors our warmest congratulations, assurance of continued cooperation, and prayerful wishes for a most successful administration.

Following the installation, a banquet was held in the church hall. Several Brother Knights were awarded Length of Service Pins. The Holy Face Council Knight of the Year selection was announced as well as the 1st and 2nd runner-up. The selection was based on total hours provided in support of our charitable programs in which at least two Brothers participated. Second runner-up was Brother Dan Bronk with 74.5 hr. First runner-up was Brother Chris McGraw with 91 hr and our Knight of the Year was our new Worthy Grand Knight, SK Chuck Shilling at 120 service hr. Congratulations WGK Chuck! Thank you for your dedicated service to the council.

Holy Face Family of the Year

Following Mass on Saturday, WGK SK Chuck Shilling presented a plaque and gift certificate to the Getson family who were selected by the Holy Face council as Family of the Year. The Getson family, Scott, Kristi, Matt, and Luke were recognized for their dedicated service to the Holy Face Parish and the community in general. Scott serves on the Parish Council, is a Lector and serves in a leadership role for Matt and Luke’s Boy Scout Troop. Kristi has been a member of the finance committee, is an Extraordinary Minister and Sacristan, and assists individuals with disabilities. Matt and Luke are Altar Servers and attend Catholic Schools. Scott and Kristi also chair a fund raiser that generates $15,000 annually for Little Flower School. The Getson family exemplifies the Knights of Columbus mission of “Serving Christ through Serving Others”.

ADW/Office of Child Protection and

Safe Environment News

The Archdiocese of Washington

Office of Child Protection & Safe

Environment has issued updated

guidelines for adults working directly

with children. Effective immediately,

all employees, clergy, religious and

adult volunteers who work directly

with children (including Catechists

and all other Faith Formation Parent

volunteers, CLOW Leaders,

Sacristans, Children’s Choir

Directors) are required to comply

with current Child Protection

requirements including completing a

Volunteer Application, enrolling and

attending a “Protecting God’s

Children” class and you will be

required to be fingerprinted. Any

current volunteers that work directly

with children who have not

previously been fingerprinted are

now required to be fingerprinted by

no later than January 31, 2020. If

you are currently a volunteer, you

will be contacted by the Parish Office

directly if you are required to be

fingerprinted.

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

Have a great summer! Don’t forget to play,

pray, and read!

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

OFFERTORY

As you are probably aware, church

attendance during the summer months

tends to drop off as vacations and weekend

sporting events often conflict. The easiest

way to be sure that your gift of treasure

reaches us is through enrollment in our

electronic offertory program: Faith Direct.

Enrollment forms are available in the office

or you can visit www.faithdirect.net to

enroll online. Our church code is MD210.

As always, know that your generosity is

truly a gift from God.

God Bless You,

Father Jerry

Help Support the Church

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Crab Feast Loyola on the Potomac Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm ALL YOU CAN EAT CRABS, fried chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, corn on the cob, coleslaw potato salad, watermelon, and our fabulous homemade Loyola cookies. Early Bird Adult tickets $50. ($65 after September 1); Children 7-12 $35, 6 and under free Contact: Alice Case (301) 392-0819 alice.case@loyolaretreat.org www.loyolaonthepotomac.com

Camp Maria announces our 8th Annual Oyster Scald on Sunday, October 13th and the drawing for our 2019 raffle winners. Proceeds from the raffle will support Camp Maria and all people who attend retreats. Have you purchased your ticket yet? If not, please purchase tickets and share this announcement with family and friends.

MASS WITH AND HEALING PRAYERS

Healing prayers, preaching of the Word of God and Holy Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Solomons, MD on Tuesday, August 27th at 7:00 pm and at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Lexington Park on Wednesday, August 28th at 7:00pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered 6:30-7:00 on Wednesday at IHM.

Flyers are available in the vestibule of the Church.

All are welcome.

WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God. Your marriage matters to God! Participate in the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on October 25-27, 2019 in Gaithersburg, MD. Go to moments4marriage.org to sign-up or call 301-541-7007. It’s not too early to sign-up! Early registration is highly recommended.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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UPCOMING EVENTS