Reverend Roger A. Soley
Pastor
Mary Farrimond David Guerra
Coordinator for Liturgical Ministries Grand Knight/Knights of Columbus
Deacon John Montgomery Joseph M. Nappi
Permanent Deacon Accountant CATHOLIC CHURCH
Jill Primrose
Administrative Secretary
11704 DULEY STATION
Mass Schedule: RD. UPPER MARLBORO,
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Saint Joseph Center Sacrament Information: MD 20772-7995
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Holy Rosary Church Sacrament of Reconciliation: PHONE: 301-856-3880
Saturday, 4:00 - 4:45 PM in the FAX: 301-856-3944
Daily (M-F): 8:00 a.m. Saint Joseph Center Church
Infant Baptism: ----ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON--
Sunday: - 9:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Church Kindly call the priest or secretary
11:00 a.m. St. Joseph Center at the rectory to make
arrangements.
Holy Days: 8:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Center
St. Joseph Center
Marriage: Please call the priest
or secretary 6 months prior to a
Twenty -Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 9, 2011
marriage. Pastoral Corner:
Parish Council Members T
“ he honor of your presence at the wedding of our daughter Linda to Brian Conners is most
Eileen Ford 856-5529 David Julian 856-4313
Celia Culbert 952-1522 Susan Marciniak 782-7868 cordially extended; reception to follow.” Nothing like this invitation is reported in Matthew’s Gospel.
Rosario Dickerson 952-8115 Ron Nosalik 868-6826
The King must send out twice for his guests to come to his son’s wedding. The people respond to his
Betty Elliott 856-1142 Juanita Pointer 599-7034
John Ferguson 856-3626 Jeanette Zak 627-8323 invitation with indifference and some with hostility. With this, the festival of a wedding gives way to
punishment. And new guests are sought to re lace those guests who were first invited. But this strange
Parish Finance Council Members narrative has deeper, hidden meaning. The parable sketches the outlines of a feast filled with joy and
Steve Proctor (Chair) 868-4872 Chester Gryskewicz 599-6665 communion first offered and bestowed upon the Chosen. Israel of Old refused to accept the summons of the
Nancy Brazerol 627-3763 Juanita Pointer 599-7034
prophets and the Covenant keepers to live justly their conversion. Even the last invitation of Jesus and his
Raymond Ford 856-5529
Parish Registration disciples was declined. The Early Church took this to mean that the God of Jesus was extending his generous
Everyone is encouraged to register in the Parish. Take and fill out a registration form at the rear of the Church or Center and hands to all who would come to believe and accept Jesus as Lord. “The invited are many, but the elect are
place it in one of the collection baskets or drop it off or mail it to the rectory.
Parish Web Site: www.mostholyrosarychurch.org Washington Archdiocese: www.adw.org few”,captures the imperative that belief in Jesus has consequences. Christians in name can and do avoid the
Share Web Site: www.sharedc.org Maryland Catholic Conference: www.mdcathcon.org demands of the Gospel, the demand for personal conversion. One clever theologian puts it this way: “It is the
baptismal life that counts, not the baptismal certificate.” Have a terrific week! ---Father Soley----
Monica Anderson Richard Farrell Jr Jim Laurel Margaret Penn Patty Robinson
Dominic Arman Ernestine Fredette Nancy LaVine Donald Point Beverly Sadler Annual Chocolate Affair to Help Crime Victims: Saturday, October 15th, 6-10pm, at the Heritage Room at
Francis Beall Mary Furgang Miriam Love Sally Presti Joe Savoy Holy Family Church, Mitchellville, MD. Reservations: $75 per person or $130 per couple. Please call 301-
Bob Beatson Willie Mae Ferguson Christine Martin Barbara Proctor Fr. John Smolko 952-0063 to reserve your space today! This fundraiser enables crime victims and their families to receive free
Terry Bechtold Denise Griffin Paul Martin John Proctor Lucille Soldo counseling, support and legal services that offer hope and healing in the aftermath of crime.
Veronica Best Donald Griffin Noah McLaughlin Marvin Proctor Jeni Stepanek
Paul & Mary Cave Ethel Herring Joan McMurrer Nellie Proctor Lewis Steward
Upcoming Most Holy Rosary Events:
Theresa Colbert Joe Holley Rachel McMurrer Thom Proctor Frances Stokes
Joshua Colbert Sara Hutchison Virginia Mizak Elizabeth Przybylo Austin Swann October 9th, Archdiocesan Shrine Pilgrimage 3:00p.m./Hospitality after 9am Mass today
Elizabeth Cook Marianne Julian Kyle Mussellman Esther Quersciagrosso Phil Swann October 17th, Knights of Columbus Meeting, 7:30pm, Church Hall (note date change)
Dan Donovan Dave Kallal Paul Nappi Neva Rabel Charlene Taylor October 18th, Outreach & Hospitality Committee Meeting, 7pm, Center
Ed Donovan Chuck Kidwell Agnes Naquin Bob Richards Joanna Thompson
Gertrude Duckett Louise Kidwell Kaleilani Ottra-Lee Marjorie Richards Mary Tolson October 23rd, 11am Hospitality, Center
Jerome Eppler Kathy Langway Jim & Nathan Peck Connie Richardson Clyde White October 23rd, SECOND COLLECTION, World Missions/Propagation of the Faith
……may they know present healing. If you are on the mend and wish to have your name removed from November 1st, ALL SAINTS, Holy Day of Obligation, Mass 8am & 7pm in the Center
the prayer list, please contact Liz in the rectory office. Names on this list are only included with permission of the
individual. December 6th, Parish Council Meeting, 7pm
This Weekend’s Mass Intentions Minister of Communion Schedule meals benefit from your support through: 1.) food vocations@adw.org
Saturday, October 8, 2011 Saturday, October 15, 2011 baskets; 2.) grocery store gift certificates and 3.)
5pm……….….…………………………Parishioners 5pm…….………………………………….I Morony SHARE food packages. Please see the inserted flyer New Lector/Reader Books Are In: Lectors/readers,
Sunday, October 9, 2011 Sunday, October 16, 2011 for more information and contact numbers. Thank you. please see Mary Farrimond to pick up your copy.
9am……….………Mary Margaret McCambridge (D) 9am…..………...……………………..B McConville
11am…………........…..…....Emily E. McKenzie ( L) 11am……..………………........L Retzlaff, R & V St. Clement’s Island Trip: was held last weekend. Readers/Altar Servers Needed: Readers are needed
Roper, L Smith, L Anderson Despite the unseasonably cool weather, it turned out to for the 5pm Vigil Mass at the Church on Saturdays.
This Week’s Daily Mass Intentions be a nice fellowship experience. The Outreach & Readers and altar servers are needed for the 11am Mass
Monday, October 10, 2011 Annual Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Hospitality Committee wishes to “thank” all who on Sundays at the Center. For more information,
8:00am……………….….……………..….No Mass Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: Join attended this event. please contact Mary Farrimond at 301-868-5475.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Archdiocesan Parishioners today, Sunday, October 9th,
8:00am…....................................................No Mass for the Annual Marian Pilgrimage. Recitation of the Men’s Discernment Dinner: Mass and discernment Pro-Life Corner: Third Annual Baby Bottle
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Rosary at 2:30pm will be followed by Celebration of dinner with Cardinal Wuerl on Sunday, October 23, Campaign. All services given by the Forestville
8:00am........................................................No Mass the Mass at 3:00pm. We invite and encourage all 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., St. Peter Church, 313 Second Pregnancy Center are FREE. On the weekend of
Thursday, October 13,, 2011 parishioners to attend. Carpools will leave the St. Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. The evening will October 1st and 2nd and again on October 8th and 9th,
8:00am…………………………………….No Mass Joseph Center at 1:30pm. Returning, we will stop for include Mass, dinner and a chance to discuss the Frank and Jeanette Zak will distribute baby bottles in
Friday, October 14, 2011 dinner for those interested. For more information and priesthood with the Cardinal and other young men the church and St. Joseph Center for you to take home.
8:00am...……………..…………………...No Mass reservations, please call Arminta Donovan at 301-952- from the Washington D.C. area. Participants should be You may take as many bottles as you would like
Saturday, October 15, 2011 9558. single men in their 20’s to 40’s who are practicing but please make sure to sign your name, bottle number,
8:30am……................................................No Mass Catholics. For more information and to register, please and phone number on the signup sheet. The return date
Parish Council Meeting: Held October 4, 2011, 7pm, contact Rev. Carter Griffin, Director of Priest for these bottles will be October 29th and 30th. Please
at the St. Joseph Center. The following items were Vocations at 301-853-4580 or vocations@adw.org make all checks payable to the Forestville Pregnancy
Lector Schedule
discussed: Annual Budget, Archdiocese “New Center. The staff and volunteers at the Center thank
Saturday, October 15, 2011
5pm………...…………………………Y Anderson Evangelization”, Church refurbishing, “Family Gift Quo Vadis High School Come and See Retreat: you in advance for your help and support.
Bearers” at 11am Mass, “Social” for children First annual Quo Vadis Retreat to be held at the newly
Sunday, October 16, 2011 opened Blessed John Paul II Seminary – open to all Are you celebrating a 70th: (or greater) Birthday in
The next Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for
9am………...……………………...…..S Northern young men in high school who would like to November or December? You still have time to have
11am….………….…………....………….L Julian Tuesday, December 6th, at 7pm.
experience seminary life for a weekend, November 4 – your birthday listed, please fill out the “Happy
ANNUAL HOLIDAY ADOPT-A-FAMILY: Once 6. For more information Birthday to You!” flyer at the back of the church/center
Altar Servers: October 16, 2011 and to register, please contact Rev. Carter Griffin,
11am…….…….…………..……….D Clark, M Ford again this year, we invite you to participate in this and return in the collection basket.
program. Families who need help providing holiday Director of Priest Vocations at 301-853-4580 or