Msgr. Amey and Father Fields Update_May 8, 2020
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May 8, 2020Happy Easter and Happy Mother's Day Weekend!Happy Mother's Day to all of our mothers, grandmothers, Godmothers, expectant mothers, women open to motherhood, and all the mother-like figures in our lives.May all mothers be strengthened in their vocation of love for others. May all of our mothers who have gone home to the Lord now share in the fullness of His Resurrection.St. Mary's Sunday, May 10th bulletin featuring a Mother's Day Easter Reflection from Father Fields is available HERE.Archbishop Wilton Gregory shares a prayer for us as we continue through the pandemic. HERE.Congratulations to Deacon James Morrison- It is with great joy to announce that Archbishop Gregory called Deacon James Morrison to ordination to the priesthood. At this time, we anticipate that the ordination will take place on Saturday, June 20. We will forward information to parishioners as the ordination details are finalized. Deacon James' pastoral year assignment and ministry to St. Mary's formally concludes today. We thank Deacon James for his service to St. Mary's this past year; especially for his exceptional ministry to CCD, Young Adults, and outreach to parishioners during the pandemic. Please pray for him and the other deacons called to be ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of Washington.Come and be purified with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confessions are offered Saturday, May 9, 4:00-5:00 pm (two priests) and Wednesday, May 13, 5:00-6:00 pm (one priest). Be cleansed, like your baptismal day!Archbishop Wilton Gregory's Sunday's Mass is live-streamed on May 10 at 10 am HERE. The recording of the Mass will be available for your participation at the same link shortly after the end of the live Mass. Daily Masses with the Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishops and Vicar General are available each day at the same link.St. Mary's Cemeteries (both the historic cemetery adjacent to Our Lady's Chapel and the active cemetery on Baltimore Rd.) are open for your visits and walking pleasure from sunrise to sunset each day of the year.Gate of Heaven Cemetery announced yesterday they are now allowing for family visits to grave sites. Social Distancing must be respected while visiting the cemetery.Summer Hours:Monday-Saturday- 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.Sundays and Holidays-7:30 am to 7:00 pm.Faith Direct - What is the best way to ensure our parish receives the support needed for our operating expenses and ministries during these trying times? eGiving through Faith Direct! Please enroll today by visiting HERE . St. Mary's church code is MD601. Thank you for your continued support with your time and talents as well as your treasure!May God continue to bless you and your families.Faithfully yours in Our Risen Savior,Msgr. Robert AmeyFather Kevin FieldsFather Val KevenyDeacon Lou BruneDeacon Dan KostkaDeacon James Morrison
