Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 23, 2025
9:30 am
“They left everything and followed him.” Leave behind the world’s plan for your marriage. Sign up today to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Mar 14-16, 2025 in Jessup, MD and Oct 24-26, 2025 in Jessup, MD. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://moments4marriage.org or contact us at applications@moments4marriage.org or 301-500-0871.
The Class of 1965 from Holy Redeemer School, Kensington, MD is holding a 60th year reunion on October 25, 2025. Any member of the class of 1965 can contact Mike English at mfe0825@yahoo.com, Lois Veith-Boylan at boylan2@msn.com, Mary Dee Rosenberg-Prunchak at mprunchak@aol.com, and Tony Chite at tonycdeb@verizon.com for additional information.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE (PAS) BILL IS BACK AGAIN!
The Maryland General Assembly has once again introduced a bill to approve physician assisted suicide in Maryland. This is the eighth attempt to pass this bill. The bill is titled End of Life Option Act, SB 926/HB1328. A Senate hearing is scheduled for March 5, 2025. Physician Assisted Suicide is opposed by physicians and disability rights advocates. PAS is wrong for many reasons:
-Violates medical ethics to save lives and do no harm
-Makes people feel like a burden
-Lacks accountability for lethal, addictive drugs
-Sends the message that suicide is okay
-Leaves vulnerable people at risk
There will be information on Physician Assisted Suicide at all the church entrances. Additional information is available at The Dignity Mandate, thedignitymandate.org, Maryland Catholic Conference, mdcatholic.org and Maryland Against Physician Assisted Suicide, stopassistedsuicidemd.org. Please take the time to educate yourselves about this bill so we can let our legislators know that we oppose this legislation. To oppose this bill, go to Maryland RIght to Life-mdrtl.org - Click on Advocacy, then click on Take Action, and click on Stop SB926/HB1328. All you need to do is fill in your name and address and hit the "Submit" button.
Mark your calendars for
2025 Post Cana Lenten Reflection:
When: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 11am to 2 pm
What:
- Mass with Father Jim Boccabela
- Lunch provided by Renaissance Chef from Frederick
- Father Mark Hughes will provide a short reflection after Lunch
- Time for personal reflection
Where: Our Lady of Grace in Leisure World
Lunch Buffet Menu
- Grilled Stuffed Bell Peppers – grilled bell peppers stuffed with quinoa and roasted vegetables
- Shredded BBQ Brisket - served with potato rolls
- Baked Macaroni & Cheese
- Feta & Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad
- Tossed Caesar Salad
- Beverages & Desserts
- Lemonade, Iced Tea, and Water
- Assorted Cookies, Brownies, & Mini Cupcakes
For Reservation send your $25 check made out to Post Cana by Tuesday March 4th and mail to:
Herb Biegel,
13509 Maidstone Lane,
Potomac, Md 20854
The Federal Association of the Order of Malta cordially invites the sick, disabled, and elderly of the Archdiocese to receive the Sacrament of Anointing at the 15th annual Lourdes Anointing Mass on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Potomac (9200 Kentsdale Dr., Potomac, MD 20854). Our Lady of Mercy is completely accessible for mobility aids and there is plenty of free parking. Members of the Order of Malta will be present to help people throughout the morning.
There will be an anointing and a blessing with Lourdes water for the sick, disabled and the elderly in attendance.
Family, friends, and caregivers are invited. A light luncheon reception will be offered to everyone after Mass in the Parish Hall. There is no charge for the day. If you have any questions, please contact: Barbara Ritschel (202) 674-2931 or email her at barbaraff@live.com.
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE, from September 7 -16, 2025. Spiritual Director: Fr. John Lado, Parochial Vicar, St. Andrew Apostle Church, Silver Spring, Maryland. Price: $2,395.00. Come and experience peace, conversion and the healing power of faith. Only 30 spaces available. For information and registration please contact Vicky Schneider, phone 240-418-8707, or send e-mail to: vhschneider1@aol.com.
