OLDEST CATHOLIC CHURCH

IN ORIGINAL THIRTEEN COLONIES

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Reverend Robert G. Maro, Administrator

sfxparishmd@gmail.com

William J. Nickerson, Deacon

21370 Newtowne Neck Road

Leonardtown MD 20650

Telephone: 301-475-9885

Fax: 301-475-5662

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Web: stfrancisxavierchurch.org

Email: gertiethomas@outlook.com

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!

Registration forms are in the church vestibule

and on our parish website

St. Francis Xavier Church (Newtowne)

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY

BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST

JUNE 3, 2018

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 3:15-3:45pm 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, paula.mcleod@gmail.com

BULLETIN ITEMS

Deadline is Friday, one week before Sunday date

Send items to sfx1640bulletin@gmail.com

“When you look at the crucifix,

you understand how much

Jesus loved you then.

When you look at the Sacred

Host, you understand how

much Jesus loves you now!”

—St. Teresa of Calcutta

THIS WEEK

LOOKING AHEAD

JUNE COLLECTIONS

JUNE 3: SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY

BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

(CORPUS CHRISTI)

Collection for Father Andrew White School

PARISH MISSION WITH

FR. CHARLES CONNOR June 6: 7PM Holy Hour & Talk

June 7: 7PM Holy Hour & Talk

June 8: 7PM Mass for the

Feast of the Sacred Heart

The original statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

will return to its former place in our main

sanctuary. It is being restored now and will be

re-dedicated and blessed for our church along

with the statue of St. Therese.

Book signing and reception follows Mass in

the Parish Hall

[Please note: No 8am Mass on June 8]

Jun 10 Maintenance Fund

Jun 17 Peter’s Pence: In support of the

work of the Holy Father

June 6, 7, and 8 at 7pm each evening with Fr.

Charles Connor on devotion to the Sacred Heart.

The final night of the mission will be a Mass for

the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Please see

the flyer below (also in the back of the church) for

more details.

JUNE 10: TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Collection for the Maintenance Fund

Allow God to give you grace in abundance and transform your marriage relationship by attending a Worldwide

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JOIN US AS WE REFLECT ON

POPE FRANCIS’S RECENT EXHORTATION

GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE -

“ON THE CALL TO HOLINESS

IN TODAY’S WORLD.”

Visit www.adw.org/holiness for a 30-Day Prayer Journal, Reflection Guide, and a “Beatitude Examination of Conscience.”

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

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HONOR YOUR FATHER THIS FATHER’S DAY

Place a carnation(s) on the altar in memory of Dad or that special man who played an important role in your life. Envelopes are on the table in the narthex of the church. Place in the collection

basket by June 10. Call Jim Howe, 301-904-9041

NEWS FROM OUR KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS

QUO VADIS CAMP “Where are you going? The Office of Priest Vocation’s annual Quo Vadis Camp for high school-aged young men will be held at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary July 15-18. For four days, high school aged young men who are mature and desire to grow in holiness will have an opportunity for Mass, prayer, and Eucharistic adoration, as well time for recreation, sports, and fraternity. Bus transportation is available. More information is available and registration is open at www.DCpriest.org! Questions? Contact the Office of Priest Vocations, vocations@adw.org, 202-636-9020. FIAT CAMP “Let it be done”

For High School Women, rising 9th through 12th Grades, July 27-29, at Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD “Let it be done” was Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel when she was asked to

become the mother of Jesus. Mary was called to live courageously, to give her whole life. Her response changed the world. This July, young women from across the Archdioceses of Washington and Baltimore are invited to be challenged to become fully who they are – to embrace the unique gifts given to them by God and to discover the great dignity of their vocation as a woman. The camp includes prayer, talks, and discussions with religious sisters, games and sports. Fee is $150; sibling discounts & scholarships available. Details and registration at www.quovadisfiat.org.

OVERCOMING POLARIZATION IN A

DIVIDED NATION THROUGH CATHOLIC

SOCIAL THOUGHT

Join the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life for a Public Dialogue this Monday, June 4, at 4pm in Gaston Hall at Georgetown University. Speakers include Cardinal Cupich of Chicago and member of the Vatican Congregation for Bishops, Archbishop Gomez of Los Angeles and Vice President of the USCCB, Helen Alvare of the Scalia Law School of George Mason University, and Sr. Teresa Maya the president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. For more info or to RSVP, email cathsocialthought@georgetown.edu.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

For the greater glory of God...

Dear Parish Family,

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus

Christi — the Most Holy Body and Blood of

Christ. This is a good time to remind ourselves of

the outward signs of reverence due to the Most

Blessed Sacrament. We as Catholics believe that

Jesus is truly present — Body, Blood, Soul, and

Divinity — in the Eucharist. Our interior attitude

and exterior actions should reflect that belief.

Upon entering and leaving the church, we

always greet Our Lord in the tabernacle by

genuflecting on one knee. If you are unable to

genuflect, due to illness or disability, then a

reverent bow from the waist is appropriate. The

way we dress for Holy Mass is a sign of respect

for others and for Our Lord, calling for “Our

Sunday Best.” Something to keep in mind as the

warmer summer months allow us to dress

somewhat more casually, but always with good

taste and modesty.

A respectful silence in church allows others to

pray and creates an atmosphere of reverential awe

in the presence of God. This is true not only

before Mass begins but after Mass as well. These

outward signs of reverence toward Our Lord in

the Eucharist show our great love for Him who

loves us beyond measure.

And this week begins our Parish Mission

(Retreat) with Fr. Charles Connor at 7pm each

evening on June 6, June 7, and culminating with a

special Mass for the Feast of the Sacred Heart on

June 8. Immediately following Mass on Friday

there will be a reception and a book signing in the

Parish Hall. I hope to see you there!

Peace and blessings,

Fr. Rob

Saturday – June 2 Sts. Marcellinus and Peter 4pm—Robert B. Rezza!!

Sunday – June 3 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

8am—St. Francis Xavier Parish 11am—Special Intention

Monday – June 4 8am—Deacon Daniel R. Thompson!

Tuesday – No Mass

Wednesday – June 6 St. Norbert

8am—Deacon Oscar Astigarraga

Thursday – June 7 8am—Joseph Francis Long!

Friday – June 8 Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

No 8am Mass 7pm—Deceased Clergy of our parish!!

Saturday – June 9 Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

4pm— Deacon Andrew Clyne

Sunday – June 10 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8am—St. Francis Xavier Parish 11am—Deacon Kevin Fields

For healing: Karen Finch, Jeffrey Mattingly,

Debbie Zeltwanger, Joan Polko, Shirley Nickerson,

Bubby Spalding, Judy Bakewell, Billy Goddard, John

Abell, Julie Broyles, Lillie Rideout, Carolyn Russell

Weiler, and Erin Schaller.

Email sfxmdparish@gmail.com 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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