20408 Point Lookout Rd. • Great Mills, MD 20634 Parish Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm • Appointments can be made by calling the rectory.

301-994-0525 • FAX: 301-994-1547 • www.holyfacechurch.org

PARISH STAFF

Pastor, Rev. Jerry Gamrot Deacon, Mr. Paul Bielewicz

Parish Bookkeeper, Mrs. Anya Naegele

Faith Formation, Mrs. Laura Lang Youth Ministry, Mr. Chris Harris Youth@ihmrcc.org R.C.I.A., Mrs. Ashley Davis

Chairperson, Parish Council, Mrs. Laura Schuyler

Little Flower School, Grades Pre-K-8 Principal, Mrs. Barbara Stirling lfsprincipal@littleflowercatholic.org 301-994-0404,

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday: 4:15pm or by appointment ROSARY: Monday: 6:00pm

EUCHARIST:

Saturday: Vigil 5:00pm Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:30am

Daily: 8:00am Tuesday through Friday Tuesday: 10:00am during school year

Holy Days: As Announced

ADORATION WITH BENEDICTION First Thursday of the Month

6:00pm

Bulletin Deadline: in Writing by Monday 3:00 pm

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

by St. Alphonsus Liguori

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the

Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I Desire to receive

You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacra-

mentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and

unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

Welcome to the Holy Face Catholic Church family. On behalf of our parishioners, I invite you to tour our website and get acquainted with our growing and vibrant faith community. Better yet, please come visit us in person, worship with us, and make this your spiritual home. If you need more information about our parish, please do not hesitate to call me. May the peace of Christ be with you. Your brother in Christ, Rev. Jerry Gamrot New Parishioners: The parish family of Holy Face welcomes all new parishioners! Please fill out a registration form available on our webpage or in the back of the church and drop it in the collection basket at Sunday Mass. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 301-994-0525. You may also reach our Welcoming Committee at holyface.md@adw.org Welcome! Sacrament of Baptism: Expectant parents must attend our Baptism Preparation Program which is offered monthly. Baptism is the first and most important Sacrament as it introduces us to the Faith. Baptisms are offered on the First Sunday of the month at the 11:30am Mass and immediately following. Call the Parish Office to schedule a baptism and to make arrangements to attend our Baptism Program. Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made well in advance of an intended marriage, at least six months and even up to a year prior. Please call the Parish Office to arrange an appointment with the Pastor. Attendance at the Marriage Preparation Program is required. Sick and Hospital Visits: Please let the Parish Office know if you have a family member who is ill at home or in the hospital so we may add them to our prayer list and arrange, if appropriate, for visits from our Homebound Ministry and the Pastor. R.C.I.A.: If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or in becoming Catholic, please contact the Parish Office for details about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or contact the Parish Office at (301)994-0525. Choir: Practice is held on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Church choir loft. New members are always welcome. Parish and School Websites and email: Visit our Holy Face website at www.holyfacechurch.org for up-to-date information regarding our parish. Questions or concerns may be emailed to: holyface.md@adw.org. You can also visit the Little Flower School website at www.littleflowercatholic.org for additional information regarding our school. Parish Cemetery Information: Contact Catholic Cemeteries at 301-475-5005 or 301-932-1766.

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Praying Hard

There are many ways to pray. When alone, we might pray in silence, or meditate on verses from the Bible, or say the rosary, or read from a prayer book. When with others, we may pray before a meal, bow our heads during an invocation, or join in the Mass.

On some days prayer seems less satisfying. It is hard to concentrate. We are distracted by our surroundings or by the affairs of the day. The words do not make much sense. Or we are just too tired. Those troublesome days come, but there are other days when prayer works. We feel drawn into the presence of God. The songs truly give praise. Our needs prompt us to call upon God more directly. The faith of others inspires us. We may feel discouraged by a lesser prayer once we have experienced all that prayer could be.

Even when we cannot pray the way we wish, our prayer still pleases God. When you do something for someone you love, you may not always have the right words, and you may not always select the perfect gift, but the beloved knows what is in your heart. St. Paul tells the Romans, “The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought.” The Spirit intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.

If we do not feel like prayer, all we have to do is try. The Spirit will take it from there.

Bulletin Board

July 20, 2020 - July 26, 2020

Monday NO MASS Tuesday 8:00am - Theresa Huong Maria Huang Wednesday 8:00am - NO MASS Thursday 8:00am - NO MASS Friday 8:00am - NO MASS Saturday 5:00pm - Holy Face Parishioners Sunday 9:00am - Dominic Tiep Nguyen+

Maria Vinh Tran Thi+

Mass Intentions for the Week

(Mon) Saint Apollinaris Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Mt 12:38-42 (Tues) Saint Lawrence of Brindisi Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Mt 12:46-50 (Wed) Saint Mary Magdalene Sg 3:1-4b/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 (Thurs) Saint Bridget Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Mt 13:10-17 (Fri) Saint Sharbel Makhluf Jer 3:14-17/Mt 13:18-23 (Sat) Saint James 2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 20:20-28 (Sun) 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12 Rom 8:28-30 Mt 13:44-52

Weekly Readings

PRAY FOR OUR SICK Please include the following people, as well as all of our family and friends who are ill in your prayers, especially:

Jan Barnes, Beaner Barnett, Ester Mae Battle, Lilly Mae Battle, Shirley Mae Battle, Robert Baumgarten, Nancy Brown, Judy Broyles, John Cardinal, Francis Countiss, Cindy Davis, Rose Daye, Michael Dement, Roger Detrick, Francis Dominique, Kathy Dominique, Joe Eversole, Marjorie Fechtig, Dillon Fiske, Don Geary, Gail Gennaro, Bruce Genovese, Caleb Getscher, Elizabeth Gray, Tiffany Grey, Annie Hills, Jennifer Hills, Pam Howard, Carole Humphrey, Janice Ivancik, George Izon, Barbara Lamb, Matt Lamb, June Lang, Bie Le, Taylor Love, Janice Lynch, Patricia Madrigal, Teresa Mayor, Joanne McGilloway, Virginia McKeen, Barbara McNary, Norma Miller, Dolores Norris, Linda Palchinsky, Gertrude Pirko, Dickie Russell, Robert Russell, Duncan Scott, Margaret Sison, Bea Slaske, Norma Szewczyk, Steve Taylor, Lois Testerman, Anthony Thomas, Cathy Thomas, Mary Thomas, Mark Thomason, Robert Wheeler, John Williams, Charlie Wise, Jr., Kathy Wood, Elizabeth Young.

Call the Parish Office to have names added to or removed from our list.

SERVICE PRAYER LIST Please remember in your prayers all of our troops and their civilian counterparts serving in war zones as well as all those in service around the world: LCDR Randy Dodds, US Navy PFC Jacob A. Gilbert, USMC LCDR Richard C. Moebius, Jr., US Navy Lt.Col. Brett A. Shilling, USAF Airman Steven M. Lamb, USAF 2Lt. Danielle Wilkin, USAF LT Jacob Schmidt, US Navy GSgt Patrick J. Pullman, USMC SSgt Andrew Unkle, US Army LT Michael Woehrer, US Navy SPC Alexander D. Unkle, US Army LT Mark D. Sweet, Jr., US Navy LT Kevin Peters, USCG Pvt Gavin Podlaski, US Army Capt. Clayton Scott, USMC Capt. Matt Barchick, USMC Lt Adam Patterson, US Navy Capt. Steven Beck, USMC If you would like to add a loved one to our armed forces prayer list, please contact the Parish Office during normal business hours—301-994-0525 (T-F 8am-3pm).

In Our Prayers

Rosary, Bible Study and all other meetings and events will resume at the direction of the Archdiocese of Washington.

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Are You Thirsting For God?

Are you someone who would like to learn more about your Catholic Faith? Do you know someone not baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition, who is thirsting for what it means to become Catholic?

Do you know someone already Catholic but has not yet re-ceived Confirmation & Communion?

Others may be thirsting too…

For each of us faith is a journey marked with moments of conversion along the way…we move from unbelief to initial faith, from sin to repentance, from painful isolation to the joyful experience of a loving community, from fear to love.

Faith, conversion, repentance, celebration and community ---five basic elements that are present in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The RCIA provides a setting where the journey of faith and moments of conversion can be cele-brated within the local Church community.

RCIA is a place to ask questions and seek understanding. Come and See! Invite a friend! All are Welcome! RCIA meets Sunday’s at Little Flower School from 10:15 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. For more information, contact the Parish Office at (301)994-0525.

Like Mary and Joseph, families have a

mission to welcome Jesus into their

homes and lives, to “listen to him, speak

with him, take care of him, protect him

and grow with him, and in this way

improve the world.” -Pope Francis

Sunday Faith Formation serves all parish children.

Weekly sessions for Pre-K through 8th Grade meet

on Sundays from 10:15am to 11:20am. Two years

of faith formation are usually required prior to

reception of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation,

Eucharist and Confirmation. We always welcome

new team members as catechists, substitutes, hall

monitors and teen assistants.

Faith Formation Calendar

Classes have ended for this school year. We look forward to seeing you in

September.

In these trying times we all need a little boost.

Please consider joining our small, informal Bible

Study group as we continue or study on David

and the Psalms. This series was written by Fr.

Joseph Ponessa and Laurie Watson Manhardt,

and covers the Book of Psalms, Ruth, and 1 and 2

Samuel with video presentations to help expand

upon what is read. For more information and the

zoom meeting number please call or text Susan

Baker at 301-904-7404.

CLOW Keep the kids in touch with God and spread the Good News! Children's Liturgy of the Word has gone virtual! Follow Flocknote updates for new posts on our church's website. We will remain eCLOW until further notice.

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Knights of Columbus

Grand Knight Charles Shilling

301-535-8339

shillingassoc@gmail.com

Officers

Chaplain Rev Jerry Gamrot Grand Knight Charles F Shilling Dep Grand Knight Chris J McGraw Chancellor Richard A Lang Financial Sec. Steven R Cryan Recorder Carl Wolf Treasurer Marty Beallieu Advocate Chris M Woehrer Warden Bradley M Monger Inside Guard William J Campbell Outside Guard Patrick G Hunt 1 Yr Trustee Matthew J Lamb 2 Yr Trustee Gregory A Silvernagel 3 Yr Trustee Mark D Sweet

Program Directors

Programs Chris McGraw Community Bill Campbell Family Patrick G Hunt Faith Bernie Kneeland Life Edward Skymkowiak Public Relations Mark D Sweet Membership Steven R Cryan Upcoming Activities

Jul

21 Regular Memberships Meeting

26 Car Wash

If you would like to have a Mass ($10), the Sanctuary Lamp ($5), or Altar Flowers ($50) dedicated in someone’s memory or honor, please call the Rectory at 301-994-0525.

Flowers—Masses—Lamps

LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Ten Reasons to Choose a Catholic Education

1. Catholic tradition and academic excellence in a community grounded in faith

2. Balanced curriculum that includes art, music and fitness

3. Emphasis on moral development, service to others and leadership skills

4. A 99% graduation rate

5. Strong preparation for further education

6. Safe and disciplined environment

7. Exceptional faculty who help students reach their highest potential

8. Individual attention in a caring community

9. Commitment to technology use to enhance education

10. Good stewardship of resources

*Bingo every Wednesday, doors open at 5:30 pm; early bird special starts at 6:45pm. Cash prizes! Food and drink will also be for sale. *Are you on social media? Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/littleflowercatholic) and "follow" us on Twitter and Instagram (@LFSpatriots)!

Little Flower School

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ON-GOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT!

Thank you to those who've mailed in contributions! We are extremely grateful for your support during these challenging times. Please know that we are depositing contributions once per month rather than once per week as we usually do. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anya Naegele, our Parish Bookkeeper, at 301-994-0525.

Help Support the Church

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Jubilarian Mass

Sunday, November 22, 2020

The annual Jubilarian Mass honoring couples celebrating milestone-wedding anniversaries will take place on Sunday, November 22 at 2:00pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. To register, couples should contact their parish office by September 30. For more information, call the Office of Family Life at 301-853-4546 or send an email to: visiblesign@adw.org

Crab Feast Loyola on the Potomac

Sunday, September 13, 2020 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

ALL YOU CAN EAT CRABS, fried chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, corn on the cob, coleslaw, potato salad, watermelon, and our fabulous homemade Loyola cookies.

Early Bird Adult tickets $50. ($65 after September 1) Children 7-12 $35, 6 and under free

Contact: Alice Case (301) 392-0819

alice.case@loyolaretreat.org

Purchase tickets online

at: www.loyolaonthepotomac.com

A BIG Shout Out….

To Blythe Floccari and her team from BOOMERANGS for organizing the BBQ-To-Go Fundraiser for Holy Face Church on Sunday, July 4th. Thanks also to Mark Beckman, Dick Moebius, Tonya Albright and the Boy Scouts. Through their efforts, the fundraiser raised $4,000 for Holy Face!

THANK YOU!