THIS IS OUR  BULLETIN:

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS the sick and the shut-ins of our parish community, especially, for Margaret Carey, John Bilsky, Margaret Loveless, Catherine Meade,   Wash Raymond Green, Elizabeth Lassiter, Flor Garrido, Debora Jackson, Virginia Adari, Nattie Thomas, Francisco Granados, and family members of our parishioners.

PARISH MAINTENANCE: The green envelope contributions are used for Parish Maintenance only.  Please help us to keep the church in good condition, thank you for your help.

the St. John Senior Lunch invites you to travel with them to beautiful Cape May NJ for three days and two nights.  Departing from Clinton Park and Ride June 6 – 8, 2012 Trip includes Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, Hotel, 2 breakfast, 2 dinners, Physick Estate tour, historic district trolley tour, Eleane’s Dinner Theatre, visit to Atlantic City W/casino bonus, shopping and more. Reserve ASAP w/$50.00 deposit.  For more information contact Kenneth R Ford 301 433-0889 Cell 202 439-2620 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2012 IHM SUMMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE spend a week of prayer, community, and service with the IHM Sisters at Marydale Retirement Village, Newark, Delaware, July 15-21, 2012; Open to young women ages 16-25.   $150.00 Room/board/transportation.  If you need more information call Sr. Kaithleen Lunsmann, St. John’s Convent 301-868-5713 or   visits us at: www.facebook.com/sistersofihm.

INTENTION OF THE MASS:

MONDAY, MAY 21^st

8:30 AM        Robert Winters (D)

TUESDAY, MAY 22^nd

8:30 AM         Sister Dorothy Rita Lancor IHM (D)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23^rd

8:30 AM        Madden Family Special Intentions

THURSDAY, MAY 24^th

8:30 AM       Sister Ainwe Fulwiler IHM (D)

FRIDAY, MAY 25^th

8:30 AM        Elizabeth Connors (D)

SATURDAY: MAY 26^th

8:30 AM        Holy Souls in the Purgatory

5:30 PM        St. John’s Parishioner

SUNDAY, MAY 27^th

8:00 AM        Holy Souls in Purgatory

9:45 AM        Elizabeth Connors (D)

11:30 AM        Lillie I & John R. Proctor, Sr. (D)

1:00 PM        Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Celebrating 75th Jubilee

4:00 PM        Allyn L. Reilly (D)

COLLECTION TOTAL

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.

ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year.  Grades available are PK – 8 with a larger PK class up to 25 students. For an applications packet or to schedule a tour, please call the school at 301 868-2010 or contact the Development Office via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bishop Ireton High School announces its 2012 summer camp offering at its Alexandria campus.  The variety of camps includes theater, basketball, soccer, football, baseball, lacrosse and crew.  For brochure and a registration form please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 703-212-5190

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OPEN THE YEAR OF FAITH proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI with a 10 day bi-lingual pilgrimage to the Israel and Jordan, October 16-29, guided by Scripture scholar Fr. Joseph Mindling, OFM Cap.  Israel only: $3214. Israel and Jordan: $3963. Hosted by Fr. Francis X. Russo, OFM Cap. For further information, call 202-529-2188 or 202-253-4999 (cell). Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

ST.   JOHN’S ARIMATHEA MINISTRY GROUP is searching for adult parishioners who could help with weekday mass funerals which are usually around 10am–12pm.  Duties (1) Cross Bearer –leading the procession into and out of church, as well as leading the gift bearers to the altar, or (2) Holy Water-carrying the Holy Water for the priest when he blesses the casket, or (3) Incense – Preparing and carrying incense for the priest.  If you are interested, please call the rectory and leave your name and phone number where you can be contacted.  Thank you.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT ST. JOHN’S We’ve got the solution to summertime boredom…Send your kids to Sky, where Kids discover that everything is possible with God!! Join us July 16^th - 20^th from 5:00-8:00 pm in the school building.  Registration fee: $35.00 per child (we even provide a small dinner for the children.) Space is limited so registration is done on a first come, first serve basis.  To register your child or for more information call 301-868-3026 or visit our VBS website at:

https://groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/SJVBS2012.

Come and See Vocation Weekend: Exploring Religious Life.  Sponsor: Sister of Bon Secours Arrival: Friday, 6:00 pm (6:00 Supper and 7:15 Registration) Departure: Sunday. 1:00 pm (after Sunday mass and lunch) Description: We invite single Catholic women (ages 19-45) to experience the life of the Sisters of Bon Secours and to learn more about religious life as a nun.  You will have the opportunity to be with sisters as you learn about life.  You’ll also meet and share with other women who are exploring religious life as a life option.  This weekend offers time for discussions, prayer and reflection, mass relaxation, and conferences. Place: Bon Secours Provincial House, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, Maryland 21104.  (Baltimore area) Charge: None Registration: Deadline: June 1, and October 12, 2012 Contact: Sr Pat Dowling, CBS, Vocation Director.  To Register or for more information, call toll free 1-877-742-0277 or for more details, visit:

http://BonSecoursVocations.org

OUTREACH Young mother needs HELP of the following baby items: Baby crib, bassinet, stroller, car seat, and any baby item for newborn. If you have a clothes dryer in good condition to be donated or sold for moderate price will be appreciated. Please contact Blanca Plaza 301-868-4498. God Bless

ACTIVITIES OF THE WEEK:

MONDAY, MAY 21^st

7:00 PM          Contemp. Ensemble. (Church)

7:00 PM          Spanish Bible Classes (Hall)

TUESDAY, MAY 22^nd

6:30 PM        Traditional Choir (S/C)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23^th

THURSDAY, MAY 24^th

9:45-11AM      School Rosary outside school

12:00 PM         School Talent Show (H)

FRIDAY, MAY 25^th

School Closed

SATURDAY, MAY 26^th

SUNDAY,    MAY 27^th

2:00 PM          Gospel choir (Church)

3:00 PM          HOPE (H)

5:30 PM        Spanish Prayer Group (C)

St. Mary Ladies Auxiliary No. 21, Knights of St. John International, is hosting a Scholarship Spring Tea on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 2 p.m.  The Tea will be held at Most Holy Rosary Catholic’s Church Hall, at the intersection of Rt. 301 and Rosaryville Road in Upper Marlboro, MD. Donations: $10.00. Call Jean White at (301) 868-7238

ELIZABETH SETON HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SPORTS CAMP SESSION 1: JUNE 18^TH – JUNE 21^ST SESSION 2: JUNE 25^TH – JUNE 28^TH Both sessions will feature basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball.  ESHS gym opens daily at 8am.  Instruction begins at 9am and continues to 3:30pm.  Cost for camp is $210, with $100 deposit.  For more information and details please visit www.setonhs.org or email ESHS Athletic Director Candy Cage at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A big Thank You to the 132 parishioners who signed a petition to refer HB 438 (civil Marriage Protection Act) to referendum so registered voters of Maryland could have a vote in the November 2012 general election and to the following trained volunteers, who made it happen. Don and Bunny Faust, Frank Klemm, Jerri and Les Evans, Ed Madden, Emily Colon, Don and Dianne Miller, Bob Powers, Joe and Blanca Plaza, Claudette Morgan, and Virginia Cuadra.

FOR SALE TWO LOTS AT RESURRECTION CEMETERY in Section 125, Lot 1051, sites 3 & 4. Price $1800 each site or $3200 for both.   For more information please call at 301-782-3099