Yes. It is that time of year again. Hopefully, we are thankful everyday for all of the blessings that God has given us. We believe that God only has our best interest in mind as we experience the joy and the suffering that life can bring. So be sure that whatever table you stick your toes under tomorrow, you take some time to thank God for loving you so much. May your Thanksgiving "holy day" be one of laughter, fun, family, and prayer.
"Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (Thess. 5:18)
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Parrot
John received a parrot as an early Christmas gift.The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary.Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude,obnoxious and laced with profanity.John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary.
Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even ruder. John, in desperation, threw up his hands, grabbed the bird and shoved him in the freezer.
For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed.Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer.
The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said 'I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior.' John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird continued....
........"May I inquire as to what the turkey did?'
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Save the Date
January 22nd, 2009Plan ahead to attend the March For Life in Washington, DC on this day. Take the time off from work or school. Set aside any other plans you may have had. Grab a coat and gloves and join us as we march on Washington to proclaim the truth about abortion to our country and our new law makers.
We need everyone to pray and to participate.
All for Christ.
All to save lives.
If you'd like to ride the bus to the march from St. Martins, please sign up on the sheets at the entrances of the church. If you are in high school please contact Erin about coming with the youth group.
Dear God....
Whether we realize it or not,
prayer is the encounter of God's thirst with ours.
God thirsts that we may thirst for him.- #2560 CCC
Friday, November 14, 2008
Online Text
Giving everything to Jesus through Mary is a little bit like spiritual skydiving.
Are you game?
If so, follow this link to hear the prayers and readings in audio or to read them in text. We will be making our consecrations on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: December 12th at a special Mass during youth group.
Click Here for Total Consecration Prayers and Readings
Contact Fr. Avelino or Erin if you have any questions.
Rain, Rain, Go Away!
Trip to Butler's Orchard Rescheduled Due to RainBummer! We will not be having youth group tonight...November 14th. However, we will be going to the Orchard for our hayride and bonfire next Friday (November, 21st) at 7:00pm.
You were asked to bring canned food items for our pantry. Please drop them off at the church hall before Monday because our pantry is in great need.
In the event of rain next Friday, we will still have youth group in the school cafeteria.
You were asked to bring canned food items for our pantry. Please drop them off at the church hall before Monday because our pantry is in great need.
In the event of rain next Friday, we will still have youth group in the school cafeteria.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Do You Have a Marian Heart?
Girls' Day Out!
Just for Girls! This Sunday, November 16th our high school girls will be traveling to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for exploration and Sunday Mass. We will also be cooking dinner together and watching a movie.
Don't forget $15.00 and a permission slip.
Call Erin if you have any questions.
Hayride, Bonfire, Music, and S'More's.... Woo Hoo!!
Yep! That's right.
We will not be having our regularly scheduled high school youth group meeting this Friday (November 14th). Instead, we will be meeting at Butler's Orchard in Germantown, MD for some Fall fun.
Time: 7:00pm- 10:00pm at the Orchard
Cost: Please bring at least 5 canned food items for St. Martin's Pantry
Parents should drive you to and from the Orchard.
Dress warm and come hungry!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Pray Today for an End to Abortion
Today is election day. Please pray and fast that voters might be well informed and vote prayerfully for candidates who uphold the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death.
However, should a pro-abortion candidate be chosen for President or as a judge or member of congress, let us remember that our Lord and God Jesus Christ is our leader and He alone can and will save us from the powers of darkness.
Check out this psalm from today's Mass readings....what a perfect reminder to us that we are called to love Jesus in the quiet but also in the assembly of the people. Go out therefore and praise God with your pro-life vote and your public witness.
Responsorial PsalmPs 22:26b-27, 28-30ab, 30e, 31-32
R. (26a) I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
I will fulfill my vows before those who fear him.The lowly shall eat their fill; they who seek the LORD shall praise him:“May your hearts be ever merry!”
R. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD;All the families of the nations shall bow down before him.
R. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
For dominion is the LORD’s,and he rules the nations.To him alone shall bow down all who sleep in the earth.
R. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
To him my soul shall live;my descendants shall serve him.Let the coming generation be told of the LORD that they may proclaim to a people yet to be born the justice he has shown.
R. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
Scripture- the Living Word of God
Sunday's Mass on our CA RetreatBrothers and sisters:Hope does not disappoint,because the love of God has been poured out into our heartsthrough the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.For Christ, while we were still helpless,died at the appointed time for the ungodly.Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person,though perhaps for a good personone might even find courage to die.But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.How much more then, since we are now justified by his Blood,will we be saved through him from the wrath.Indeed, if, while we were enemies,we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son,how much more, once reconciled,will we be saved by his life.Not only that,but we also boast of God through our Lord Jesus Christ,through whom we have now received reconciliation. Romans 5:5-11
CA 29- Courage!
This past weekend we had a beautiful retreat at Village of Mount Zion Retreat Center in Fort Valley Virginia. We experienced all night Eucharistic adoration, a Eucharistic procession, excellent talks from our teens leaders and we even went on a hike with Fr, Avelino! This was an amazing experience for all. The theme of our retreat was COURAGE. It took courage for our teen leaders to give their testimonies, it took courage to hike to the top of the mountain, and it takes courage to proclaim our faith in Jesus Christ boldly from the rooftops. We learned that this virtue and all virtues are gifts from the Holy Spirit. Thanks to all of the adult volunteers who supported us. You Rock! See future posts for more stories and pics.
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