December 13, 2015
Pastor:
Rev. Raymond F. Schmidt Pastoral Associate:
Deacon Ammon Ripple In Residence (retired):
Rev. Eamon Dignan Rectory Address:
43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636
Office Hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
Phone: 301-373-2281 FAX: 301-373-8984
Website: stjohnsparishhollywood.org Email: stjohnschurch1@verizon.net School Address:
43900 St. John’s Road Parish School: Grades PK-8 Before & After Care
Phone: 301-373-2142 • FAX: 301-373-4500 Website: sjshollywood.org
Email: office@sjshollywood.org
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of St. John Francis Regis Parish is to foster a family of faith built on yesterday's foundation, so that to- day’s spirituality, service, and education will continue to grow into tomorrow’s Catholic community
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“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow”
Heb. 13:8
WEEKEND MASSES:
Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 7, 9, & 11:30am
WEEKDAYS: Monday. - Saturday. 8:00am CONFESSIONS:
Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45pm & after the 5:00pm Mass BAPTISMS:
Call the rectory for a required interview with the pastor, preferably before the birth of your child.
PASTORAL CARE:
Please notify the rectory when a parishioner would like to receive the sacraments and is homebound, in a nursing home, or in the hospital.
MARRIAGES:
Arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance of the ceremony
.RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AT ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL:
Sunday classes, grades K-6 and 8-12, from 10:05am to 11:15am. Tuesday evening classes, grades 5-8 from 7:00pm to 8:15pm. The program starts in
September and ends in May. Our adult classes will be on Sunday morning from 10:05am to 11:15am.
R.C.I.A.
(Adult Religious Education and Convert Classes):
Tuesday evening meetings at 7:00pm are held from September through May.
FRIDAY ADORATION:
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration every Friday from 10:00am - 3:00pm.
ROSARY:
Before the 8:00am Mass daily, the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, and the 7:00am Mass Sunday.
REGISTRATION:
Please fill out the census forms in the Sacristy or in the Rectory.
Saint John
Francis Regis Parish
Saint John
Francis Regis Parish
Hollywood, Maryland est. c 1690
Hollywood, Maryland est. c 1690
Our Bulletin is also posted at our website:
stjohnsparishhollywood.org
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EDUCATION WORSHIP
John answered them all, saying, "I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." - Lk 3:16
Daily Readings Mass Intentions
Nm 24/Ps 25/Mt 21 MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 8:00AM Elizabeth T. Anderson+
Zep 3/Ps 34/Mt 21 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 8:00AM Pamela Sparks+
Is 45/Ps 85/Lk 7 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 8:00AM Floyd & Stephanie Abell+
Gn 49/Ps 72/Mt 1 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 8:00AM Shirley Joy+
Jer 23/Ps 72/Mt 1 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 8:00AM Rosalie T. Gibbons+
9:00AM Martha Jane Johnson+
Jgs 13/Lk 1 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
8:00AM Eloise Adams+
5:00PM Bobby Alvey+
Catherine & Douglas Bowles+
Mi 5/Ps 80/Heb 10/Lk 1 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 7:00AM Webster Tippett+
9:00AM Dominic Muzzi+
Ross Little+
11:30AM St. John’s Parish +deceased
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven…“A time to be born…”
“A time to die, a time to mourn…”
Kirk Russell Fones
“and a time to embrace, a time to love…”
”A time to heal…”
Eric Dexter, Richard Edgington, George Fairfax, Martha Fischer, Pauline Fitzgerald, Brian Galpin, Joseph Gardiner, Tyler Gardiner, Donna Gardner, Isaac Garity,
Chris, Tammy & Gene Gatton, Jason Gatton, John Gorospe, Ben Gray, John B. Gray, Jack Greenwell, Austin Greer,
Fumiko N. Gregg, Patricia Guy, Logan Gwynn, Benjamin Harman, Dorothy Barber Harper, Andy Hazel, Karen Henry, Abby Hoffman, Crystal Howard, Walter Johnson,
Carolyn Jones and Pamela Jones “…and a time of war, and a time of peace…”
CDR Michael David Emerson, USCG; CPT Brett Gambacorta, USA; CDR Michael Gill, USA;
LCpl Zachary Gilstrap, USMC; ENS John Taylor Gregg, USN;
1st LT Matthew Francis Ives, USMC;
Sgt. Blaine Koeniger, USMC;
Maj T. B. Missler, USMC; Richard Paul, Jr;
Maj. Cecilia M. Penaflor, USA, SPEC Ashley Pakatar, USA and SGT Kirk Prinsen
“And God has put the timeless into their hearts…”
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Scholarship Program
The Maryland Sate Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of several high school scholarships for its members and for Catholic students in general. Below is a brief summary of these scholarships.
The Frederick M. Gossman Memorial High School Scholarship.
Designed to assist those Brother Knights holding membership in councils within the jurisdiction of Maryland in paying tuition for their sons and daughters at accredited Catholic High Schools;
three grants of $1,500 per year, for up to four years, will be awarded. Awards will be made on the basis of academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need. The children of deceased members are also eligible, provided the member was in good standing at the time of death.
The William J. O’Brien Jr. Memorial Catholic High School Scholarship—Three grants of $1,500 per year for up to four years will be awarded. This program is open to any Catholic student who is a resident of the State of Maryland to include children and grandchildren of a member of Knight of Columbus council with Maryland. Applicants must have been officially accepted at or must be students at accredited Catholic High Schools. Applications will be judged on academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need.
All applications must be received no later than February 1, 2016.
Talk to any Knight for more information.
Visit the Lending Library and explore our New Arrivals - these awesome books, CDs, and DVDs are just waiting for you to check them out! If you do check anything out, please remember to record it in the black book. Also, please check to see if you have any items that need to be returned: many items are missing, especially from the Kids' section. All materials have a sticker that says 'St.
John's Lending Library.' Thanks for your help!
Stop by the Adult Faith Formation table in the Msgr. Harris Center before or after all Sunday Masses on December 12/13, December 19/20, or January 2/3 to find out about new small groups and Bible studies coming soon to our parish! You will also be able to register for a study at the table. New studies coming soon include Catholic Scripture Study: Isaiah (beginning Jan. 6), Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained (beginning Jan. 24), and Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible (beginning Jan. 25). All adults are welcome to take part in any of the studies. If you are intimidated by the idea of signing up for a study or small group, please don't be! They are a great way to learn about the Catholic faith while having fun and forming lasting friendships. For more information, please contact Lacy Scheiber at (301) 373-2281 or scheiberl@sjchollywood.org.
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The next Southern Maryland Mass with Healing Prayers will be on Tuesday, December 15th at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Confessions will be offered beginning at 6:00pm and the Mass will begin at 7:00pm, followed by adoration and healing prayers. All are welcome!
Theology on Tap: Join PAXCatholic the second Wednesday of each month at Olde Town Pub in Leonardtown for a night of fellowship with your peers. PAXCatholic welcomes all young adults ages 21-39. Happy Hour starts at 6:00pm with a talk by a guest speaker at 7:00pm.
All men are welcome to join St. John's Men's Group on Saturday mornings at 6:30am for light breakfast and fellowship followed by prayers, Sunday's Scripture review and then Holy Mass at 8:00am. Come find out why Fr.
Ray is soaring with the Eagles on Saturday morning and see how the Holy Spirit is working in our parish's husbands and fathers. For more information, please contact Dan Seep at derseep@hotmail.com or (757) 291-0262.
St. John’s Bingo
Bingo starts at 6:00pm - (Doors will open at 5:00pm) Chicken Tenders Dinner, Hamburgers and
Hot Dogs will be available.
The Coverall will be $1,800.00 in 54 numbers or less, Star Burst is $1,150.00 if hit on the star
and the Money Ball starts at $62400
Come, have fun, bring a friend and hopefully win!!
12 “Sundays” of Christmas Giveaway
Now through December 20
thwe will be wishing our wonderful customers a Merry Christmas by giving away $200 in gift cards or cash each Sunday! The winner’s name will be drawn at halftime from that night’s attendance cards.
Orange & Grapefruit Sale (and Pecans) 33rd annual drive sponsored by St. John’s School. Last day to order is today, December 13th, with pick-up Saturday, December 19 from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, December 20th after the Masses. Some extras will be ordered. Give as a gift. Details are on the school website and flyers are available at the church entrances. Thank you for your continued support.
Youth Group Christmas Raffle
St. John’s Youth Group will be selling raffle tickets after Masses this weekend and next with proceeds being donated toward the purchase of a washer and dryer for the SSVM sisters and to help fund buses for the March for Life. Each weekend, a different prize will be raffled off. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 and will be sold in the MHC foyer. Please help the Youth Group support these religious sisters and fund transportation to the March for Life. Congratulations to Jake Williams, last weekend’s winner of the Nativity statues!
We are still looking for people who would be willing to help with decorating the church. If you are willing to help, please contact Susan Gleckel at 301-737-8842 or by email at paxcrab@md.metrocast.net. Please give me your name and a contact number or email address so I may reach you with our schedule. Thank you for your help!
St. John's Book Club is now reading Something Beautiful for God by Malcolm Muggeridge, the book that introduced Mother Teresa to many people in the U.S. and Europe. We will be reading this book through January 31. If you would like to join the Book Club to discover and discuss great Catholic books with others from our parish, or if you have questions about what the Book Club is or how it works, please contact
Lacy Scheiber at (301) 373-2281 or
scheiberl@sjchollywood.org.
Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store at St. Michael’s in Ridge, MD will be open this Saturday, December 12th, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday, December 13th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. We have a lot of Christmas goodies, decorations, clothes, housewares, etc. We have lots of toys and baby things, perfect for Holiday presents. All are in great shape, and reasonably priced.
We will be collecting for our local food pantry, Helping Hands on Sunday, December 20th.
Non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items ar needed. Cash or food certificates are also acceptable.
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ADMINISTRATION/STEWARDSHIP
Upcoming Second Collections
December 13 ... Religious Retirement December 20 ... Christmas Flowers December 25 ... Christmas
Sacrificial Giving
Faith Direct Contributions: $4,617.00
In-Pew Contributions: $11,558.00
First Sunday in Dec Contributions – 2015 $16,175.00 First Sunday in Dec Contributions—2014 $13,097.00 On occasion, especially holidays, the bulletin deadline is earlier than normal and needs to be submitted the week prior to that particular Sunday. When that happens, the Sacrificial Giving donations are not available to be placed in the bulletin.
Gift Cards will be available to purchase after Mass in the Msgr. Harris Center on the following date:
December 20th - 9 & 11:30am (This will be the last time that you can buy in-stock scrip before Christmas.)
Donut Social
You are invited to join us for our “Donut Social”
on Sunday, December 20th after the 9:00am Mass. Donuts, coffee and juice will be available in the Msgr. Harris Center. This is a great opportunity for fellowship. Please feel free to bring your homemade or purchased cookies, brownies, cakes, etc. to share Thank you. All are welcome!!
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