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July 6,
2008 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
I will praise your name forever, my king and
my God.
BOOK SIGNING
Fr. O'Malley will be having a book signing
at St. Philomena Catholic Books & Gifts
Store located on 200 West Main Street
Emmitsburg, MD on Sat., July 19th at 1pm.
Refreshments will be served. All are
welcome.
CONGRATULATIONS FR.O’MALLEY
On June 28, 2008 the President, the
Board of Trustees, Faculty, and Students of
Mount St. Mary’s University awarded the
Bicentennial Medal to
Rev. Vincent O’Malley, C.M. for his devotion
to his sacred ministry which serves as an
example of Christ’s love.
His work embodies the four pillars of Mount
St. Mary’s University: Faith, Discovery,
Leadership and Community.
Mount St. Mary’s University:
(1801- 2008 ~ 200 years of Distinction)
BAPTISM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church welcomes
Lillian Abigail Grable into the faith
community through the sacrament of Baptism
on June 28, 2008. She is the daughter of
Teresa & Douglas Grable.
Congratulations and many blessings to all.
Mother Seton School’s Open House
Make a difference in your child's education.
Visit Mother Seton School's Open House,
Wednesday, July 30th from 11:00am-2:00 p.m.
and 5:00-7:00 p.m.
The second Open House will be Thursday,
August 14 from 11:00am -2:00 pm and
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Mother Seton offers a quality education in a
loving Catholic Christian environment with
classes for Pre-K through Grade 8. Bus
transportation, before and after school
care, financial aid and specials are
offered. All faiths are welcome.
For more information about the school visit
www.mothersetonschool.org or call
301-447-3161.
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
USCCB Pro-Life Intercession: For our Holy
Father; in thanksgiving for his devotion to
the Gospel of Life; We pray to the Lord
How Does the Church Help Catholics to
Address Political and Social Questions?
The Virtue of Prudence: The Church also
encourages Catholics to develop the virtue
of prudence, which enables us “to discern
our true good in every circumstance and to
choose the right means of achieving it”
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, no.
1860). Prudence shapes and informs our
ability to deliberate over available
alternatives, to determine what is most
fitting to a specific context, and to act.
Prudence must be accompanied by courage
which calls us to act. As Catholics seek to
advance the common good, we must carefully
discern which public policies are morally
sound. A good end does not justify an
immoral means. At times, Catholics may
choose different ways to respond to social
problems, but we cannot differ on our
obligation to protect human life and dignity
and help build through moral means a more
just and peaceful world. The Challenge of
Forming Consciences for Faithful
Citizenship, United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops., 2007
Teen Scene – “When you decide to lead
a clean life, chastity will not be a burden
on you. It will be a crown of triumph (St.
Josemaria Escriva). Join the Pure Love Club
to get answers on dating, STD’s,
homosexuality, pornography, vocations, etc.
Jason Everet, a graduate of the Franciscan
University of Steubenville, encourages young
people to embrace the virtue of chastity.
He is the author of 9 books including “If
you Really Love Me” and “Pure Love”. Check
it out at http://www.pureloveclub.com
Pregnant, Need Help? Call the Gabriel
Network - 1-800-ANGEL-OK
Suffering Post-Abortion Stress? Call
Project Rachel - 1-800-286-4224
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
A Family Outing to the Frederick Keys
game is on Saturday, July 12. The cost is
$8.00 per ticket. Game begins at 7:00. We
will carpool from St. Joseph parking lot at
5:45.
St. Joseph Church and St. Anthony Shrine are
planning a celebration of World Youth Day in
our own Emmitsburg, MD. July 19-20 teens
from around the area will meet at St.
Anthony Shrine to have World Youth Day –
Emmitsburg. There will be music, recreation,
prayer, sleep under the stars and viewing
Pope Benedict XVI Mass broadcast from
Sydney, Austrailia. The cost for the
overnight is $30.00. For more information
please contact Mrs. Alvarez at ralvarez@archbalt.org
or call 301-447-2326, ext. 26.
Vincentian Service Experience Trip for Youth
entering 9th grade – entering 1st year
college will be July 27-August 2. This is a
great week to give some of our summer time
to help the poor. The total cost of the trip
is $125.00 includes lodging, food,
transportation to work sites, reflection
material and a really great time.
Summer Faith Festival, August 3 – 8. Lend a
hand and help pass your faith on to young
children. Call and volunteer to help out.
For more information please contact Mrs.
Alvarez at ralvarez@archbalt.org or call
301-447-2326, ext. 26.
ON GOING
ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION
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 Church, from
4-5:00 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.
St. Joseph, Protector
of the Church, pray for us. |
