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MASSES OF THE WEEK
Holy Saturday
8:00 PM Easter Vigil
*People of the Parish
10:45 PM Spanish Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008
7:30 AM Priest’s Intentions
9:00 AM Priest’s Intentions
10:45 AM Priest’s Intentions
12:15 PM Priest’s Intentions
2:00 PM Spanish
Monday No 6:30 AM Mass
8:00 AM ✝Joanne Wright
(Don & Mary Kinler)
Tuesday 6:30 AM ✝Lorenzo & Eulogia Dabuco
(Chris Espiritu)
8:00 AM ✝Alfred Reisz
(Lory Reisz)
7:00 PM ✝Donald White
(Bunny Perry & Family)
Wednesday 6:30 AM ✝Martin Riordan
(Sr. Marie John Kutzi)
8:00 AM ✝Lucille D. Friedman
(Megan Mikula)
Thursday 6:30 AM ✝Dorothy Jameson
(Sr. Marie John Kutzi)
8:00 AM ✝Cathy Reynolds
(Megan Mikula)
Friday 6:30 AM ✝Souls in Purgatory
(Chris Espiritu)
8:00 AM ✝Keith Ryan
(Betsy Dolan)
Saturday 8:00 AM *Mother Seton Quilting Angels
5:00 PM *John & Dolores David 50th Anniv.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
7:30 AM *People of the Parish
9:00 AM *Marge Beatty
(Adult & Bell Choirs)
10:45 AM ✝Anthony Thong Tran
(The Tran Family)
12:15 PM *General Well-Being & Thanks
(Kalistus Gomes & Family)
5:00 PM ✝Charles Germano
(Ken Kuhn)
*Living †Deceased
 For all those for whom we have been asked to pray, and especially for parishioners and family members.
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Remember all the dearly departed, especially Rev. Harry W. Jacobs of the Archdiocese of Washington, family members and parishioners.*
*Please Note: Names of parishioners and family members are generally
omitted from the Prayer Intentions in the online versions of the Parish Bulletin
out of respect for online privacy. Please see the printed edition for listings of
names.]
If you would like someone to be placed on
our prayer list for the sick or the deceased
in the bulletin, please call the parish office:
301-924-3838.
| NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS: Acts 2:42-47; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31. Daily readings
can be found on our website.
SPIRITUAL LIFE AND WORSHIP
ADORATION: Held Mondays, 3-6 PM; Tues.-Fri.: 8:30-12 PM;
First Fridays, after the 8AM Mass until Benediction at 7:45 PM.
EUCHARISTIC HEALING SERVICE: Held at 7:30 PM on the
2nd Monday of every month. Deacon Bill Vita presides.
EUCHARISTIC HOME MINISTRY: Eucharistic Ministers take
the Holy Eucharist to the sick or homebound on Sundays. Please
call the parish office or Al Opdenaker, (301) 758-5110 to schedule.
PARENT PRAYER GROUP: Meets Wed. at 10 AM. Parents,
infants and preschoolers are welcome.
HAIL HOLY QUEEN CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: meets on the first and third Sundays of the month from 6:45-8:00
PM. Everyone is welcome. Contact George Kelly, 301-972-0326;
prayer requests are welcome.
Sunday, Mar. 23:
EASTER SUNDAY
NO 5 PM MASS
Monday, Mar. 24:
EASTER MONDAY
No 6:30 AM Mass
NO ADORATION
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
Tuesday, Mar.25:
6-7:30 PM: S: Youth Choir
7:00 PM: Mass 
Wednesday, Mar. 26:
10:00 AM: Parents Prayer (McCabe)
6-7:15 PM: Confession
6:30 PM: Legion of Mary (McCabe)
7:30 PM: AA (McCabe)
Thursday, Mar. 27:
6:00 PM: Sodality Board (McCabe)
6:30 PM: Legion of Mary (McCabe)
7:00 PM: Folk Choir (McCabe)
7:00 PM: Health Ministry (McCabe)
7:00-11:00 PM: PC: K of C 4th Degree
Friday, Mar. 28:
6:00 PM: PC: Basket Bingo
Saturday, Mar. 29:
8:30-4:00 PM: PC: Quilting & Blessing
9:00-1:00 PM: Rosary Making (McCabe)
Service,
Sacrament or Devotion
THE PARISH OFFICES ARE CLOSED EASTER MONDAY. |
Easter Sunday: The Resurrection
of the Lord, is an opportunity to show
the world that we are leading lives
rooted in love, sincerity and truth.
Through the waters of Baptism, we die
with Christ to sin and rise with Him to new life.
Let us mark ourselves as both Easter people and
disciples of Jesus by leading lives of sincerity and
truth, and by seeking the treasures of heaven.
Today’s psalm reminds us that on this Easter
Sunday it is fitting to rejoice and be glad as we
celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. In the
Gospel, we hear how Easter joy and hope spread
among the disciples as they received news of the
empty tomb. On this day, of all days, may our
hearts be filled with wonder and joy!
Readings are from: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4 or
1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; and John 20: 1-9 or Matthew 28:1-10.
Church Expense Report for February 2008
Mortgage Payment ............................... $28,598.00
Debt Reduction donations .................... $25,896.00
Operating Income ............................... $110,667.00
Expenses ............................................ $ 74,849.00 |
A Special Healing Mass will be held on
Sunday, Mar. 30, 2008, at 12:15 PM, which is
Divine Mercy Sunday. All children, teens, the
middle-aged, and elderly in need of the Sacrament
of Anointing are welcome. Special seating will be
reserved at Mass for those receiving sacramental
anointing. All who would like to receive the
Sacrament are asked to complete a sign-up form
available in the church narthex, or call the parish
office. During Mass, we will also be praying to
our Lord of Divine Mercy for spiritual healing of
all members of our parish, not just those receiving
the anointing. Please see the poster in the church
narthex for more information. Eucharistic
Adoration will begin immediately after Mass.
Adoration will conclude with singing the Divine
Mercy Chaplet and Benediction at 3PM.
EASTER BLESSINGS
FROM
THE
PRIESTS,
DEACONS,
AND STAFF
OF
MOTHER
SETON
PARISH
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Eucharistic Holy Hour
In anticipation of Pope Benedict’s XVI’s visit to
Washington and in celebration of World Day of
Prayer for Vocations, all are invited to:
Eucharistic Holy Hour
Sunday, Apr. 13, 2008
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (following 5:30 PM Mass)
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
1725 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC
This Holy Hour will be offered for the intentions
of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, and for an
increase in vocations to the priesthood and
consecrated life.
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NEWS FROM THE . . .
SCHOOL OF
RELIGION
Peggy McGrail, MTS
Director of Religious Eduction
301.444.3495
Joni Donlon / Mary-Beth DeLuzio: 301.444.3496
E-mail address: mspsor@aol.com.
Visit our blog for announcements & news: MSP SOR Blogspot.
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REMINDER: Religious Education classes will not be
held this week due to Spring Break. Classes will resume
Mar. 31, and Apr. 2, 2008.
HAPPY EASTER FROM THE
SCHOOL OF RELIGION!
“Who can bind the soul that God sets free? Think of Him,
love Him, and look at Him. Never mind anything else. All will
be well.” ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
HS Youth News
Sunday 5:00 -7:00PM
in Parish Center
(During School-year only)
Mar. 23: OFF! HAPPY EASTER!!!
Mar. 30: Talk: Men vs. Women...How are we
different and what are our roles???
Sat.-Sun., Apr. 5-6: Lock-in at St. Raphael’s in
Rockville from 8PM to 8AM. Join us for games,
moon bounces, movies, sports, new people...and
FUN, FUN, FUN!!! We will be attending the 7AM
Sunday morning Mass before the end of the
Lock-in. Cost is only $5!!!
Apr. 13: Talk: The Pope is coming to DC!!! Ever
wondered why the Pope is so important? Join us
for some answers!
Apr. 20: It’s that time again for...PAINTBALL!!!
Details TBA.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! Are you looking for a
rewarding way to spend your time? MSP Youth
Group is looking for volunteers to help make our
program even better! Please contact Nicole
Distasio (301) 528-8829, or MSPyouth@aol.com;
www.freewebs.com/mspyouth.
SOCIAL CONCERNS
Toni Woods, 301-924-3838, ext. 203
Pro-Life Help-Line Numbers:
The Birthing &
Care Program for prenatal care and assistance:
202-526-BABY: 301-441-1472.
The Gabriel Project for practical assistance for
pregnant women and their families: 800-533-0093.
Project Rachel for post-abortion counseling and
pastoral assistance: 202-269-HOPE; 301-982-2008.
Shady Grove Pregnancy Center: 301-963-6223;
Rockville Pregnancy Center: 301-770-4444.
PAPAL MASS TICKET LOTTERY:
The lottery for tickets to the Papal Mass on
April 17, 2008, will be held Sat., Mar. 29, and
Sun., Mar. 30, 2008, at the church. All
interested persons must fill out a form with
one or two names, and place their completed
entry form into the box located in the Narthex.
Forms are also available for download after
Easter through the parish website:
www.mothersetonparish.org. The deadline for all
entries is 6:30 PM, after the last Sunday Mass
on Mar. 30. Entry forms may also be mailed
but received in the parish office no later than
2PM, Mar. 28. To enter, you must be a
registered parishioner; only one entry per
family (with only 2 names); and only 2 tickets
may be awarded per family. The drawing will
be held Tues., Apr. 1, and results will be made
available after 2 PM on Thurs., Apr. 3, on the
Narthex bulletin board and on the parish
website.
Seton Sluggers Softball Seeks players for
the upcoming season. Seton Sluggers is an
adult co-ed, slow pitch softball team
participating in the Germantown Church
Softball League. The season begins in mid-April and ends in late July. Any interested
players (18 years of age) may call Gery
Stafford, 301-963-7254, or
gerystafford@comcast.net.
The Spanish Catholic Center, Catholic
Community Services at 415 E. Diamond Ave.,
Gaithersburg, Md., maintains a database of
men and women looking for any kind of work
such as childcare, clerical and landscaping.
For more information, call Paul Savage, 301-740-2523 between 10:30 AM to 12 PM, on
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Life in the Spirit Seminar 2008 will take
place Wednesdays for 7 weeks from Apr. 2 to
May 14, 2008, from 7 to 8 PM at St. Peter’s
Parish Church, Olney, Md. Call 301-924-3697
for more information.
The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College: What to Look For and Where to Find It is the name of a new book featuring in-depth
profiles of 21 Catholic colleges and universities.
Essays by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR,
Archbishop Elden Curtiss, Fr. C.
John McCloskey, Dr. Peter Kreeft,
and others are also included. The
book offers practical advice for
students and parents on how to
choose a college. To order a copy,
visit www.TheNewmanGuide.com,
or call 703-367-0333, ext. 102.
Contemplative Prayer and the Healing of the
Heart is the topic of a one-day conference on Sat.,
May 24, 2008, from 9AM to 6:30 PM, sponsored
by the Mother of God Community, Gaithersburg,
Md. Cost is $40 before Apr. 26, and $50 after.
Three speakers, a bag lunch, and a Vigil Mass will
be included for the day. For more information,
contact betseyswan@aol.com, or call 301-258-7432.
Maryland State Boys Choir Concert will be
held Sat., Mar. 29, 2008, at 7:30 PM, at St.
Francis of Assisi Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill
Rd. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
An Adult Faith Formation Day will be held Sat.,
Mar. 29, 2008, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, at St.
Peter’s Parish in Olney, Md. Guided meditation
on Pope Benedict the 16th’s Encyclical Letter Spe
Salvi (Saved by Hope) will 
be offered in
preparation for the visit by the Pope to the
Washington area in April. For more
information, call 301-924-3774.
Annual College Day will be held Mon.,
Apr. 14, 2008, from 6 to 8 PM, at Our Lady
of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Md.
Representatives from hundreds of colleges and
universities will be on hand to meet and speak
with prospective students. Sponsored by the
Catholic Standard, the event promises to be a fun
and informative evening. For more information,
contact Laurie Enceneat, 202-281-2409.
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STEWARDSHIP
REPORT
March 16, 2008
Offertory ................................................................. $ 20,551.22
Poor Box ................................................................. $ 429.00
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BASKETBALL: SAVE THE DATE! Mother
Seton and St. John Neumann parishes are hosting
a basketball game featuring the “DC Hood” team
of Archdiocesan seminarians and priests on
Friday, May 9, at Watkins Mill High School,
Gaithersburg, Md.
18th Annual “Garage to Attic” Sale sponsored
by the Mater Dei Council of the Knights of
Columbus will be held Sat., Mar. 29, 2008. The
charity rummage sale is from 9 AM to 3 PM at St.
Raphael’s Duffy Center, Falls and Dunster Rds.,
Rockville, Md. Donations will be accepted on
Fri., Mar. 28; call 301-762-8969.
Weekend Retreat for Men and Women Facing
serious physical illness will be held May 25 to
May 27, 2008, at the Dominican Retreat House in
McLean, Va. A team of doctors, nurses, priests,
sisters and helpers will be present around the
clock for this retreat which is offered free of
charge. This is a non-smoking weekend.
Registration closes May 14, 2008. Please call as
soon as possible: 703-356-4243.
The Catholic Standard is sponsoring a writing
contest for high school seniors who attend a parish
or Catholic high school within the Archdiocese.
Entitled, The Catholic Standard Writer’s Award,
the contest ends May 1, 2008. The award is a
$2,000 college scholarship and publication of the
winning entry in the Catholic Standard. The topic
is: “The theme of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to
Washington is “Christ Our Hope.” What does this
phrase mean to you as a young Catholic in
2008?”. Entry forms are available through the
parish office. For more information, call 202-281-2409.
Good Counsel House Tour and Marketplace is
Sat., Apr. 5, 2008. Enjoy lunch and a bake sale;
over 30 specialty boutiques. Tour 5 fabulous
homes from 10 AM to 6 PM. Advance tickets are
$25; $30 at the door: visit www.olgchs.org.
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