Religious Education

The Catholic Faith Formation Program for children ages Kindergarten through Confirmation meets every Sunday morning from 9:00- 10:00am at Mother Seton School. Our theme is "Who Am I?"

Confirmation: Parents and Sponsors Meeting

On Monday, November 16th from 7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Hall, an important meeting will be held for the parents and sponsors of those youth who are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. We ask that at least one parent and sponsor be at this meeting. For those who are not able to attend on Monday the 16th , the same presentation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, same place and time. For more information please call Rina at 301-447-2326.

Fote from the Pastor

Fr. Murphy will be in charge .... The Vincentian Provincial Fr. Michael Carroll has asked Fr. Vincent O'Malley to write a booklet on the 100 year anniversary of the Vincentian Mission in Alabama. Fr. Vince will be out of town from Nov. 5-12 to do research and writing at Opelika, Alabama.

Quote from St. Vincent dePaul:

"It is possible to be well mannered exteriorly and filled with noble sentiments towards the Almighty in our minds and yet stop there".

RCIA

(Religious Program for Adults)

Class is Wednesday, November 11th. The class will tour St. Anthony's Church. On site childcare is available. For more information, call: Mary Prator 301-524-1943.

350th Anniversary Information

This year the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers are celebrating the 350th Anniversary of the deaths of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marilac. As part of our Vincentian family, you are invited to celebrate and pray in thanksgiving to God for these two great saints and the work that they did which now lives on in us. After each Mass the ushers will pass out information that explains membership in the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Congratulations

Youth Group Events

Teen Choir will be singing during Holy Hour to open First Friday Adoration. Please join in the presence of our Lord on Friday, November 6, 8:00 – 9:00 pm in the church.

The Youth Group is sponsoring a "Rice Bowl" event. We will be distributing Rice Bowl banks to parishioners on November 7 & 8 after all Masses. These are collection banks for loose change. The proceeds go to Rice Bowl, Inc. Started in 1980, Rice Bowls is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide food for orphans in the name of Christ. We will then collect the banks on December 5 & 6 at all Masses.

The Youth Group will be helping out with the Sodality Breakfast. Set up is Saturday, Nov. 7, 1:00 PM. Table setting and cleanup is Sunday, Nov. 8, 8:00 AM – Noon. Contact Mrs. Alvarez to set up a time to help out. Service hours will be honored.

Marriage, Divorce, and Annulments from a Catholic Perspective

The Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be giving a presentation in our area concerning divorce and annulments. This presentation will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those divorced who are planning to re-marry or persons involved in Marriage Prep. The session will be held from 7-9 pm Thursday, November 12 at Holy Family Catholic Community, Middletown, Maryland. For further information please call 410-547-5533.

CHARISMATIC RENEWAL RETREAT

The Charismatic Renewal Center of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will host a day retreat on November 21 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fr. Bill Halbing, Pastor of the charismatic parish of St. Antoninus in Newark, NJ, will celebrate Mass, followed by two sessions. Visit www.charismatic.archbalt.org. for more information.

The Christmas Giving Tree

Our Parish will be helping 6 needy families from the Emmitsburg area by providing gifts and food for Christmas.

***The Christmas Tree with the tags will be in the Sanctuary on the weekend of November 28th & 29th.

We need the gifts returned no later than Monday, December 7th. Boxes will be placed in the sanctuary to leave the gifts or you may bring them to the rectory during regular business hours…. It is VERY important that the tag be securely taped to the returned gift so that we will know to which family the gift belongs. The gifts should be returned unwrapped.

We are looking for 6 individuals or families from the parish to volunteer to provide a food basket for a Christmas dinner, and a gift certificate to Jubilee to purchase a turkey or ham.

The baskets can be dropped off directly to the Outreach Center on Friday, December 11th between 11:30am-5:30 pm. Please call the rectory if you would like to provide a food basket. Thank you.

SAVE THE DATE

Christmas Fair Saturday, December 5th, sponsored by the Ladies Sodality. Lots of Christmas gifts and crafts. Lunch will be available.

Remembering Our Beloved Deceased

Throughout the month of November, your intention envelopes from All Souls Day have been placed in front of the altar in remembrance of our deceased loved ones.

MOTHER SETON SCHOOL NEWS

Tues. November 3rd:

All Souls Memorial Mass at 10 a.m.

Weds. November 11th:

Open House from 10 am.1pm. and 6 pm – 8 pm. Information sessions at 11:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Sat. November 14th: Fall Fun Run (rain or shine) fun activity for the whole family to be held at the ARCC Athletic Fields at Mount St. Mary’s University Campus. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Kid dash and 1 Mile runners will receive a medal. Included in the festivities will be a moon bounce, many free valuable door prizes, snacks, and much more.

Sun. November 15th: Old Fashioned Bingo, Thanksgiving Theme.

Prizes will consist of such items as sugar, flour, apples, turkeys, and much more. Tickets: $15 Advanced, $20 at the door. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING EVENTS

Natural Family Planning

NFP is safe & effective. Upcoming Classes will be held by Mike & Sarah Miller. For further information please contact them at 301-271-9871.

PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE NEWS

All parishioners are asked to designate the first Friday of each month as a day of prayer, fasting, and abstinence in reparation for sins against life.

Natural Family Planning Classes are offered by Sarah & Mike Miller of Thurmont, MD. For further information please contact them at 301-271-9871.

PROJECT RACHEL Hope & Healing After Abortion

Project Rachel reaches out to those who are wounded by abortion. Project Rachel offers a confidential referral line for you to be connected with a priest, deacon or licensed counselor sensitive to your particular needs.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat will provide you with information that will help you to grieve the loss of your unborn child and to know God’s forgiveness.

If you or a friend are hurting from an abortion, please call 410-354-6900 or email projectrachel@archbalt.org. Your call will be completely confidential.

ANGELS HAVE WHEELS

All Medicare recipients should now be aware that if they suffer from conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disorders, and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair, you may be eligible to receive an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare. For further information please contact Gregory, 800-810-2877.

FIRST FRIDAYS

The Pro-Life Committee invites all parishioners to designate the first Friday of each month as a day of prayer and fasting/abstinence in reparation for sins against life.

LEGION OF MARY

The mission of the Legion of Mary is to advance the personal sanctification of its members, to spread devotion of the Blessed mother, and to provide service to the parish through the spiritual corporal works of mercy. There are two groups for adults and one for children. For more information about membership, contact Betty Lucier @ 301-447-2445 or Mary Buchheit at 717- 337-1303

THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY

Members of the Holy name society strive to live as true disciples of Jesus by giving good example by their words and their deeds. By their example they try to help all people show the proper respect to God’s Holy Name and to practice Christian virtues. The members are active members of our Parish and have annual fundraisers to help the Parish financially. I invite all men of the parish to consider becoming a member of the Holy Name Society

CHILDREN'S PRAYER GROUP

All the children of the Parish are invited to join us Tuesday afternoon at the rectory from 3:30-4:30 pm. We pray the Rosary and other prayers in accordance with the request of Our Lady of Fatima, parents are most welcomed.

MARYLAND COUNCIL OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Each Year, the Maryland Sate Council of the Knights of Columbus awards several four year college and Catholic high school scholarships to the sons and daughters of the Knights of Columbus members and to Catholic students in general. For more information, write to Maryland State Council, Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 518, Dunkirk, Md. 20754.

EMPTIES 4 CASH

Don't throw away that empty cartridge! Bring it to St. Joseph's rectory! Our church has launched a fun-raising project, Empties4Cash, with the help of a local recycling company. Empty inkjet cartridges can be recycled and remanufactured. Our church will receive $2.00 for each cartridge turned in. This will directly benefit Religious Education supplies and Rosaries for the Military.

You can help! Any cartridge with a print head can be recycled, regardless of brand or type. Do you have an HP, Lexmark, Xerox, Compaq, Samsung, Kodak, Canon or Apple printer? Bring in your empty cartridges (use a Ziploc bag to avoid ink spills) to the rectory. (Note: Epson cartridges can not be recycled-they don't have a print head)

ANSWERS FOR THE AGING

Catholic Charities Answers for the Aging is a free and confidential information and referral service for older adults, their families, friends and caregivers. Referral counselors/specialists take the time to listen to callers' questions and concerns, helping to identify the specific type of service (s) needed by providing appropriate referrals and assistance in contacting the provider, if needed. If you are feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of trying to find the right service among hundreds of service providers, please call Answers for the Aging at 410-646-0100 or toll free in MD-1-888-502-7587.

SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER

The clearinghouse of services for low-income seniors 65 and over. The Senior Resource Center is a local non-profit organization started by seniors to help seniors receive the benefits for which they are entitled. There are no costs involved, as the Center is a volunteer organization that helps seniors with medical and 15 other programs.

If you earn less than $739 per month (if single) or $995 (if married) you may be able to have all your doctor and hospital expenses paid. Plus receive additional $54 more per month in your Social Security check for free prescription drugs.

If you earn less than $18,000 a year you may be eligible for free prescription drugs.

If you earn less than $24,000 a year you may be eligible for a low co-pay on your prescription drugs.

Just call the Center at 301-696-1800 for assistance. We are located at 22 S. Market St., Suite #7, Frederick, MD 21701, in the Federated Charities Building.

If you know someone 65 or over, or have a senior family member who might qualify, please inform them of these benefits and have them contact the Senior Resource Center.