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201 St. Mary's Avenue P.O. Box 1390 La Plata, Maryland 20646-1390 (301) 934-2261 (301) 870-3895 www.sacredheartlaplata.org www.facebook.com/SacredHeartLaPlata Twitter: @SacHeartLaPlata WEEKEND MASSES: Saturdays: Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM (Rosary before Mass) Sundays: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM 8:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Monastery (Carmel) DAILY MASSES: Monday, thru Friday - 12:00 Noon 7:15 AM at St. Joseph’s Monastery (Carmel) Saturday - 8:00 AM (Carmel), 9:00 AM (Sacred Heart) HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: As Announced. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily in the Adoration Chapel 7:00-9:00 PM each Wednesday in the Main Church BAPTISMS: Last Sunday of the month after 11:30 AM Mass. Attendance at Baptism Class Required. Contact Deacon Al Graham at 301-932-0968. ADULT BAPTISM OR RECEPTION INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Please call the parish office to arrange for the instructions about our faith. Classes are held on Tuesdays (October thru May). PENANCE/RECONCILIATION: - First Fridays: 6:00 - 7:00 PM - Wednesdays: 7:009:00 PM - Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 PM - By appointment MARRIAGE: Couples must contact a priest or deacon at least six months before the anticipated date. Please do not make any other arrangements until a date is set with a priest or deacon. Participation in a preparation program is required. ITEMS FOR UPCOMING BULLETIN DUE TO PARISH OFFICE BY 9:00 AM TUESDAY! PASTORAL STAFF & OFFICES REV. LAWRENCE C. SWINK, Pastor REV. MARTIN E. FLUM, Parochial Vicar DEACON ANTHONY T. BARRASSO, Permanent Deacon DEACON ALBERT E. GRAHAM, JR., Permanent Deacon PARISH OFFICE: 205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-2261 or (301) 870-3895 (E-mail) [email protected] Fax (301) 934-5435 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mrs. Christine Knecht, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Patricia Lane, Secretary ARCHBISHOP NEALE SCHOOL: 104 Port Tobacco Road - (301) 934-9595 or (301) 870-3679 Grades Pre-K thru 8. After school day care. Mrs. Linda Bourne, Principal SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 203 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-3386 (Office located in lower level of the Church) Deacon Anthony T. Barrasso, Dir. of Religious Education MINISTRY TO HOMEBOUND, HOSPITAL & NURSING HOMES: 205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-2261 Deacon Walter G. Rourke, Director YOUTH MINISTRY: Sacred Heart Convent, 104 Port Tobacco Rd. - (301) 934-5400 Ms. Anna Albrittain YOUTH NIGHT: (Grades 6-12) Second Saturday, Sept. thru May, 4:00-8:00 PM MUSIC MINISTRY: Music Office - 205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-2261 Mrs. Patricia Lane, Director of Music Ministry CHURCH PLANT MANAGEMENT: 205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-2261 or (301) 870-3895 Mr. John Hayden, Director LANDINGS (Ministry to Inactive Catholics): Mr. Bill Wannall, Director 240-416-3407 FIRST FRIDAY: Confessions 6:00 - 7:00 PM Mass & Devotions to the Sacred Heart at 7:00 PM MARIAN DEVOTIONS: Weekly during May & October. Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary after 8 AM Mass each Saturday. SCHOOL OF RELIGION: K thru Grade 8, meets Sundays, 10:15 - 11:15 AM at ANS, September thru May. Confirmation students in grades 7 & 8 contact Religious Education Office for schedule. PARISH COUNCIL: Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, September thru May. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please register as soon as possible. To be eligible for admission to our CCD program, reception of the Sacraments or to receive testimonial letters for sponsorship outside the Parish, an individual must be a registered participating member of the parish, known to the pastor, attending the sacraments and supporting the ministries of the church. When moving from the parish, please notify the office.

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201 St. Mary's Avenue

P.O. Box 1390

La Plata, Maryland 20646-1390

(301) 934-2261 (301) 870-3895

www.sacredheartlaplata.org

www.facebook.com/SacredHeartLaPlata

Twitter: @SacHeartLaPlata

WEEKEND MASSES:

Saturdays: Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM (Rosary before Mass)

Sundays: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM

8:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Monastery (Carmel)

DAILY MASSES:

Monday, thru Friday - 12:00 Noon

7:15 AM at St. Joseph’s Monastery (Carmel)

Saturday - 8:00 AM (Carmel), 9:00 AM (Sacred Heart)

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

As Announced.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:

7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily in the Adoration Chapel

7:00-9:00 PM each Wednesday in the Main Church

BAPTISMS:

Last Sunday of the month after 11:30 AM Mass.

Attendance at Baptism Class Required. Contact Deacon

Al Graham at 301-932-0968.

ADULT BAPTISM OR RECEPTION INTO

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH:

Please call the parish office to arrange for the instructions about

our faith. Classes are held on Tuesdays (October thru May).

PENANCE/RECONCILIATION:

- First Fridays: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

- Wednesdays: 7:00—9:00 PM

- Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 PM

- By appointment

MARRIAGE:

Couples must contact a priest or deacon at least six months

before the anticipated date. Please do not make any other

arrangements until a date is set with a priest or deacon.

Participation in a preparation program is required.

ITEMS FOR UPCOMING BULLETIN DUE TO PARISH OFFICE BY 9:00 AM TUESDAY!

PASTORAL STAFF & OFFICES

REV. LAWRENCE C. SWINK, Pastor REV. MARTIN E. FLUM, Parochial Vicar DEACON ANTHONY T. BARRASSO, Permanent Deacon

DEACON ALBERT E. GRAHAM, JR., Permanent Deacon

PARISH OFFICE: 205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-2261 or (301) 870-3895

(E-mail) [email protected] Fax (301) 934-5435

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mrs. Christine Knecht, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Patricia Lane, Secretary

ARCHBISHOP NEALE SCHOOL: 104 Port Tobacco Road - (301) 934-9595 or (301) 870-3679

Grades Pre-K thru 8. After school day care. Mrs. Linda Bourne, Principal SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 203 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-3386

(Office located in lower level of the Church) Deacon Anthony T. Barrasso, Dir. of Religious Education

MINISTRY TO HOMEBOUND, HOSPITAL & NURSING HOMES: 205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-2261

Deacon Walter G. Rourke, Director YOUTH MINISTRY: Sacred Heart Convent, 104 Port Tobacco Rd. - (301) 934-5400

Ms. Anna Albrittain YOUTH NIGHT: (Grades 6-12) Second Saturday, Sept. thru May, 4:00-8:00 PM

MUSIC MINISTRY: Music Office - 205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-2261

Mrs. Patricia Lane, Director of Music Ministry

CHURCH PLANT MANAGEMENT: 205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-2261 or (301) 870-3895

Mr. John Hayden, Director

LANDINGS (Ministry to Inactive Catholics): Mr. Bill Wannall, Director — 240-416-3407

FIRST FRIDAY: Confessions 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Mass & Devotions to the Sacred Heart at 7:00 PM

MARIAN DEVOTIONS: Weekly during May & October. Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary after 8 AM Mass each Saturday.

SCHOOL OF RELIGION: K thru Grade 8, meets Sundays, 10:15 - 11:15 AM at ANS, September thru May. Confirmation students in grades 7 & 8 contact Religious Education Office for schedule.

PARISH COUNCIL: Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, September thru May.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please register as soon as possible. To be eligible for admission to our CCD program, reception of the Sacraments or to receive testimonial letters for sponsorship outside the Parish, an individual must be a registered participating member of the parish, known to the pastor, attending the sacraments and supporting the ministries of the church. When moving from the parish, please notify the office.

SACRED HEART CHURCH, LA PLATA

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH 7:00 AM Barney & Smith Families 8:00 AM Floyd & Jane Cooksey 9:00 AM The Intentions of Betty Ford 11:30 AM Joe Kluh MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, THE HOLY INNOCENTS 7:15 AM Deborah Cellucci 12:00 PM Rosa Pap TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS 7:15 AM Elizabeth Vaughan 12:00 PM The Intentions of Jenna Laidley WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS 7:15 AM Deceased, Charles County Catholic Cemeteries 12:00 PM Pat McGarry THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, SEVENTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS 7:15 AM Intentions of the Turner Family 10:00 AM Jean Raby 5:00 PM Elizabeth Vaughan FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, THE OCTAVE DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD, SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD 10:00 AM The Intentions of Ricky Bamberger 7:00 PM The Intentions of Fr. John Reutemann SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, SS. BASIL THE GREAT & GREGORY NAZIANZEN, BISHOPS & DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH; VIGIL: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 8:00 AM Ancestors of Joseph Ky Nguyen 9:00 AM Elizabeth Vaughan 5:00 PM Mary E. Lyles Please note that the 8AM Saturday and Sunday Masses, and the 7:15 AM daily Mass take place at Mt. Carme1 Monastery. All other Masses are cele-

brated at Sacred Heart. FAITH DIRECT: Chr istmas is a time of joy as we celebrate the

memory of the birth of Christ. As we begin this new liturgical year,

we encourage you to sign up with Faith Direct. Stop writing checks

and using envelopes. Using Faith Direct saves precious time and

money for both you and the parish. Make the change today by pick-

ing up an enrollment form at the parish office or sign up online at

www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is MD244.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE CURTAILED THE

ONGOING MAINTENANCE FUND COLLECTION.

However, the envelopes for that collection will be included with your January, 2016 envelope packet. Please do not use them. The ushers will no longer be taking up a special collec-tion for the Maintenance Fund. We have been assured by the company that prints the envelopes for us that the Maintenance Fund envelope will be discontinued beginning with the Febru-ary, 2016 packet. If you have been donating to the Mainte-nance Fund through Faith Direct, the amount designated for the Maintenance Fund will no longer be deducted from your bank account or charged to your credit card. Should you wish to redirect this amount to one of the other collections, you will need to contact Faith Direct directly at 866-507-8757 or at [email protected]. Our parish code is MD244. BAPTISM PREPARATION: Those wishing to ar range for a

baptism during the month of January are asked to call the parish office

before the end of December. Please keep in mind that those presenting

their children for baptism must be active participating members of

Sacred Heart Parish who have been registered and attending Mass on

a regular basis for a minimum of three months.

MASS SCHEDULE FOR

The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God A Holy Day of Obligation

Thursday, December 31 5:00 PM Mass at Sacred Heart

11:30 PM Mass at Carmel

Friday, January 1 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart

10:00 AM at Carmel 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO CCD

CLASSES THIS WEEKEND in observance of the Chr ist-mas holidays. Classes will resume next Sunday, January 3, from 10:15 to 11:15 AM at Archbishop Neale School.

Readings for the Week of December 27, 2015

Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 84:2-

3, 5-6, 9-10/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:41-52

Monday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-5, 7-8/Mt 2:13-18

Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-3, 5-6/Lk 2:22-35

Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-10/Lk 2:36-40

Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-13/Jn 1:1-18

Friday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-

21

Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 1:19-28

Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13/Eph 3:2-3a,

5-6/Mt 2:1-12

THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH

Rev. Cary Hill, Sr. Ann Parker, IHM, Deacon Al Feneis, Seena Wat-

son, Julia White, Josephine Lang, Marie Martin, Sonny Fenwick, Ag-

nes Wood, Elroy Hemsley, Xiomara Mitchell, Jeff Antroinen, Leila

Hicks, Shirley Thomas, Peggy Posey Stone, Nina Cuevas, Ella John-

son, Ellie Cinnamond Guy, Mary Reidy, Evelyn Jameson, Rose Rad-

cliff, Fritz & Jane Hoffmann, Marvin Pitts, Eleanor Hancock, Joe Gar-

diner, Cindy Brigman, Mitchell Runyan, Maggie Wyman, George

Jackson, Dan Bowes, Dave Forbes, Samuel Posey, Ann Yates, Mary

Barkofsky, Margie Simpson, Gianna Grace, Jamie Seith, Randy Martin,

Judy Clopton, Bobby Jacobs, Maria McGuigan, Miriam Cappers, Ce-

celia Kozlowski, Mary Ellen Starkey, Norma Hancock, David &

Kathryn Newman, Tim Knecht, Audrey Ellis, Lisa Frazer, Mya Gahan,

Mary Dunbar, Mary Krug, Marilyn Hoffmann, Carolyn Posey, and

Mikey Raymond.

Names will remain on the above prayer list for 60 days from the time

they are requested. At the end of that time, you may renew your request.

The Importance of the 4th Commandment

This weekend is the Feast of the Holy Family. We see in this Gospel the

Holy Family fulfilling their religious obligations of going to the temple,

and we see that after Jesus was found in the temple, “He went down with

them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his

mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus advanced in

wisdom and age and favor before God and man.” Down in Houston, Texas, the police department has issued a leaflet enti-

tled, “Twelve Rules for Raising Delinquent Children.” Here they are, as

printed in the local Chamber of Commerce publication, “Business”:

1. Begin with infancy to give the child everything he wants. In this

way he will grow up to believe the world owes him a living.

2. When he picks up bad words, laugh at him. This will make him

think he’s cute. It will also encourage him to pick up “cuter

phrases” that will blow off the top of your head later.

3. Never give him any spiritual training. Wait until he is 21, and then

let him “decide for himself.”

4. Avoid the use of the word “wrong.” It may develop a guilt com-

plex. This will condition him to believe later, when he is arrested

for stealing a car, that society is against him and he is being perse-

cuted.

5. Pick up everything he leaves lying around — books, shoes, clothes.

Do everything for him so that he will be experienced in throwing

all responsibility on others.

6. Let him read any printed matter he can get his hands on. Be careful

that the silverware and drinking glasses are sterilized, but don’t

worry about his mind feasting on garbage.

7. Quarrel frequently in the presence of your children. In this way

they will not be too shocked when the home is broken up later.

8. Give the child all the spending money he wants. Never let him earn

his. Why should he have things as tough as you did?

9. Satisfy his every craving for food, drink, and comfort. See that

every sensual desire is gratified. Denial may lead to harmful frus-

tration.

10. Take his part against neighbors, teachers, policemen. They are all

prejudiced against your child.

11. When he gets into real trouble, apologize to yourself by saying, “I

never could do anything with him!”

12. Prepare yourself for a life of grief. You’ll surely have it.

The fourth commandment commands two things:

1. Parents must teach their children about God and virtue. The

Catechism says: The fecundity of conjugal love cannot be reduced

solely to the procreation of children, but must extend to their moral

education and their spiritual formation. “The role of parents in

education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to pro-

vide an adequate substitute.” (29) The right and the duty of parents

to educate their children are primordial and inalienable. (30) 2. Children must obey their parents. “As long as a child lives at

home with his parents, the child should obey his parents in all that

they ask of him when it is for his good or that of the family. Chil-

dren, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.”

As we look at the Holy Family, let us ask how is the fourth command-

ment lived in our home?

Father Larry

FIND THE PERFECT GIFT: If you searched the radio on the

way to Mass today you probably wouldn’t be able to find any Christ-

mas music. Most people are finished with Christmas, yet as Catholics

we continue to celebrate the joyful news of the birth of our Savior!

Keep the tree up, the lights on, and share the joy with family and

friends! Continue to celebrate the Perfect Gift of God’s love through

the entire Christmas season (through January 6). Find daily reflections

and stream Christmas music from church choirs across the Archdiocese

of Washington at FindthePerfectGift.org.

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday, Decem-

ber 31 and Friday, January 1 in observance of the New Years holiday.

As always, should you experience an emergency situation making it

necessary to contact a priest, simply dial the parish office number and

follow the telephone prompts to be connected with the priest on duty.

NEW YEAR’S EVE RETREAT AT LOYOLA RETREAT

HOUSE: Join us as we pray in the New Year . The retreat be-gins with dinner on New Year’s Eve and is followed by a time of prayer and quiet reflection. Celebration of the Mass brings us into the New Year, followed by a social and a light breakfast on January 1 prior to departure. This retreat is led by Fr. Bill Noe, S.J. Retreat fee is $105.00. To register, email [email protected] or visit www.loyolaonthepotomac.com. THIS FRIDAY IS FIRST FRIDAY. Devotions will take place here at Sacred Heart beginning with Confessions from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The Rosary will be recited beginning at 6:30 PM, and Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 PM, followed by a Holy Hour. All pa-rishioners are welcome and encouraged to attend. ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS & GENEROUS PARISHION-

ERS! Lois Gerber will be working on setting up the adver tising spon-sorships for our bulletin the week of Jan. 18. Please consider advertising in

our bulletin. Advertisements can be purchased for a business, family, or a sponsor ad can be purchased supporting community service organizations

like emergency pregnancy counseling or the battered women’s shelter, etc. We need and appreciate your help. If you are interested or would like

more information, please call Lois directly at 800-477-4574, Ext. 6331. Thanks in advance for your generous support!

DECEMBER 27, 2015!

SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016. Love is in the

Air . . . A Valentine’s Day Affair at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees. Arch-bishop Neale School and the greater Waldorf Jaycees will present a Valentine’s Affair! Featuring a musical performance by Jennifer Cooper and “GrooveSpan,” at the Greater Waldorf Jaycee Hall, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Enjoy an even-ing of fun, wonderful dinner, music, and bidding on numerous auction items. Tickets are $40 each, $65 per couple, or $320 for a table of 8. Tickets are on sale NOW! Please make all checks payable to Arch-

bishop Neale School, and send to Judy Melvin, Development Director, 104 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata, MD 20646. Contact Judy Melvin at 301-934-9595 or email [email protected] for more information. ARCHBISHOP NEALE SCHOOL CASH RAFFLE: Tickets are on sale NOW! Drawing to be held at the Father and Daughter Dance on Saturday, April 16, 2016. First Prize — One-Year Free Tuition (2016-2017) or $2,500.00 Cash or 25% of the Profit; Second Prize — $1,000.00 Cash or 10% of the Profit; Third Prize — $500.00 Cash or 5% of the Profit. Tickets: $10.00 each or 6 for $50.00. Winner need not be present to win! We will need your help in the sale of raffle tick-ets. Please try to sell at least six tickets to your family and friends, in order to help us reach our goal of 1,000 tickets sold. Please make all checks payable to Archbishop Neal School, and send to Archbishop Neale School, Attn: Judy Melvin, 104 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata, MD 20646. For more information, call Judy Melvin at 301-934-9595 or email [email protected]. GET THOSE GIFT CARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS & HELP

ARCHBISHOP NEALE SCHOOL! Safeway, Giant, Food Lion, Hunan Star and BJ’s. Also Ledo’s, Panera Bread and Starbucks ready for walk-in sales every Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Online are Kohl’s, Walmart, Best Buy, Target and all your favorites. Just tell us what cards you want and we will place your order for you. Call the Certificate Office at ANS any Friday, and they will help you get started to order online at www.shopwithscript.com (their non-profit Enroll-ment Code is 149576L5816). Card orders placed by Monday will be sent to the school and ready for pick-up on Friday. Just bring your check or cash when you pick up your cards. Please call the school at 301-934-9595.

COMMUNITY CATHOLIC

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

CCYM LOGO CONTEST: CCYM needs a new logo, and the youth who designs the best one will win $100.00! The deadline to send your entry is January 3, and then we will vote for the winner at the January Youth Night! For more information, email [email protected].

BOWLING NIGHT: CCYM is invited to a bowling night in Dahlgren on Saturday, January 16, at 7:00 PM. Transportation will be provided, leaving from Sacred Heart at 6:30 PM and arriving back at 9:30 PM. For more information, or to RSVP, please email [email protected].

CORNERSTONE CLUB AND UPPER ROOM RENOVATIONS:

Starting in January, CCYM will be reestablishing the membership fee for Cornerstone Club (previously known as No Fun Club). The fee is $5 per night, or $20 for the year. However, Peer Leaders get in free! In addition, we are planning some much-needed renovations and updates at the Upper Room, our youth ministry teen center. Donations of needed items or financial gifts will be gladly accepted. New carpeting or tile is also desperately needed in several of the rooms. If you are able to help us out or have questions about how you can help, please call Anna Al-brittain (240) 412-4532 or Kitty Adams at 240-320-7344. YOUTH RALLY, MARCH AND CONCERT FOR LIFE: We still have tickets available! The Youth Rally and Mass and the March for Life are scheduled for Friday, January 22, 2016. All middle and high school youth and their families are welcome to join CCYM and cele-brate life in DC. All adults must be compliant with the Archdiocese Child and Youth Protection Policy. Our bus will leave from the Sacred Heart Church parking lot at 5:30 AM to arrive at the Verizon Center by 7:00 AM. To secure your tickets for the Rally and request a seat on the bus, please send your name and the number of tickets you want reserved in your name to [email protected]. In addition, there will be the Concert for Life on Saturday, January 23 at St. Peter’s Church from 7:00-8:30 PM. Steve Angrisano will be performing, and there is no admission fee! Follow us on Instagram @ ccymcharlescounty. You can also check out our website at http://ccymcharlescounty.wix.com/ccym. Don’t forget to register for Community Catholic Youth Ministry on Sacred Heart’s Flocknotes. To respond for any event or if you have questions, or want to be added to the CCYM email list, send an email to [email protected] or call/text Ms. Albrittain at 240-412-4532.

2016 PARISH MARCH FOR LIFE ACTIVITIES: We will have a Pro-Life Mass on Thursday, January 21, at 7:00 PM with Fr. Larry as the Celebrant, followed by all-night Adoration from 8:00 PM (Thursday) to Noon on Friday. Sign-up sheets for hour long blocks are in the vesti-bule of the church. On Friday, January 22, three buses will depart Sa-cred Heart’s parking lot at 9:30 AM to arrive at the National Mall in Washington at 10:45 AM. Meet up with Fr. Larry and youth who at-tended Mass. Attend Rally/Speeches at 11:45 AM. March begins from Mall to Supreme Court at 1:00 PM. Buses depart downtown for Sacred Heart at 4:00 PM. Bus transportation to and from DC is free but YOU

MUST SIGN UP. Sign-up sheets are in the vestibule of the church. For more information, please contact Bill at 240-416-3407. “SAFE NIGHTS” AT SACRED HEART: Sacred Hear t will again host SafeNights from January 24 thru 31, 2016. The SafeNights pro-gram provides temporary, overnight housing and food for homeless men, women and children of Charles County from October to April. Infor-mation about opportunities to volunteer will be provided in the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Hugh Gardiner at 301-

399-2354 or email [email protected].

NEW MEN’S WEEKEND RETREAT: Our Fr . Larry Swink and Fr. Dan Leary are conducting a special Catholic Men’s Weekend Re-treat at the Loyola Retreat House on January 29-31, 2016. The retreat’s theme is “My Refuge, My Strength.” Check in Friday, January 29, at 6:00 PM with departure Sunday after lunch. The cost is $235 and fi-nancial aid is available to those in need. To register, go to www.AnimaChristiRetreats.org, click on upcoming events, and enter your information. Print the payment voucher and mail the voucher with your payment to “Anima Christi Retreats, P O Box 1115, Huntingtown,

MD 20639.” If you signed up for another retreat, you may switch to this retreat by calling Barbara MacDonald at 301-392-0801 at the Loyo-la Retreat House after December 30. For information, please contact Jim Anderson at 301-932-2297 or Pete Czupryna at 301-934-2975, who will both attend this retreat. Sign up early to secure your spot!

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