ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA

PARISH

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

Mission Statement

We the people of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Ocean City, Maryland,

want to respond to God’s love for us by doing His will, to live the Gospel of

Jesus Christ and to love each other as Jesus loved us. In this way, He can live, as

Risen Lord, in our midst and attract all people to the Father. As part of the Church, we

want to be a “Home and School of Communion” where, through the celebration and

living out the Sacraments, and various ministries, each member can live in unity as a

child of God, building up the Kingdom of God until Jesus will come again in glory.

MASS SCHEDULE

ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH

CLOSED FOR THE WINTER

HOLY SAVIOR CHURCH

SUNDAY AT 7AM, 8:30AM & 10AM

MONDAY – THURSDAY AT 8:30AM

SATURDAY VIGIL AT 5:15PM

CONFESSIONS AT 4:15-5:00PM

BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

(MEMORIAL DAY—SEPTEMBER)

SATURDAY VIGIL AT 5:00PM

Dear parishioners and friends, We continue our journey as disciples of Jesus who are called to live the Beatitudes in every action we take throughout the day and every day. Certainly, at times we don’t seem to know in which direction to look – the events of these past days have created a lot of confusion in the minds and hearts of many of us: what are we supposed to do? Respond to fear or to love? Does prudence invites us to close ourselves from the needs of others, or does it challenge us to be creative in the ways we approach and see the needs of those who live around us? I believe that the words of Jesus are powerful enough to come into our hearts and make see things from His point of view. For this reason, we must, now more than ever, anchor ourselves to the Gospel and let It shape our minds. Only when we let the Gospel form and inform our thoughts we can have the “mindset of Christ” (phil 2:5). Only in this way we would be able to change the world around us by becoming salt of the earth and light of the world. With the two images, which we hear today in the Gospel, salt and light, Jesus wants to emphasize the need and the indispensability of the gospel, of the Twelve, and of the Christian community. If these fail or do not achieve their mission, it cannot be replaced by anyone or anything, and it is no longer good for anything, like the tasteless salt and the hidden light. It is the group of disciples, the Christian community –

the Church in her fullness – to be the salt of the

earth and light of the world; certainly not for her own

sake, but because she “has” Jesus, the true light of

the world, true bread of life, unique and irreplaceable

reality.

To the extent that Jesus is present in the life of the each Christian believer and in the midst of the Chris-tian community He can continue to act and become the vital “turmoil” in the world, the truth that enlightens and saves. Being “salt and light” is lived in the context of everyday life where the concrete and practical action of each believer takes its flavorful and enlightening role in order to transform one’s family, workplace and every place and relationship we live throughout the day.

It is through our words and action that the pres-

ence of the Lord is made visible to the eyes of oth-

ers who long to have the same happiness and bless-

edness we have received by Christ. May our week be

filled with salty and bright actions that witness to all

people that God’s love is available to all people.

We welcome the members of MBS – Most Blessed Sacra-ment School – who are inviting us to participate to a won-derful event: Casino Night. More information in the bulletin. Have you considered ministering in our parish as an Ex-traordinary Minister of Holy Communion at the Liturgy? If so, or if you are interested in knowing more about it, do not hesitate to contact our office. A new class will be held soon. Next weekend: Parish Breakfast. All are welcome.

Readings for the Week of

February 5, 2017

Sunday: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112:4-9/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16 Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20--2:4a/Ps 8:4-9/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Ps 128:1-5/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13/Mk 8:1-10 Next Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37

A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you. ” (Ezek 36:26)

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Many of your supporters are shopping

for Valentine's Day gifts, and

rem ind ing them to shop a t

smile.amazon.com can increase donations for St Mary Star

of the Sea. Amazon has a large variety of gifts that are

perfect for Valentine's Day including electronics, jewelry,

clothing, and more.

Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is holding their

annual Casino Night February 25th 2017 6pm-Midnight at

the school. Blackjack, Poker, Mega 50/50 and more. Live

Silent Auctions, catering by Touch Of Italy and all our local

favorites. Full cash bar and dancing. Reservations available

online at mostblessedsacramentschool.com or by calling

410-208-1600. $50 at the door.

LET'S PLAY BINGO Join us on Wednesday, February 22 at 11:30 a.m. for a delicious lunch (Bakes Ziti) followed by 18 games of Bingo!! Bingo is being held at St. Andrew Catholic Center, 14401 Sinepuxent Avenue, Ocean City, MD. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling Pat Luckett at 302-436-0351. Proceeds benefit St. Luke's Church. Contact St. Luke’s 410-250-0300 for more info.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! SPRING FEVER DINNER AND DANCE St. Luke's Catholic Parish presents FRANK AND TRISH..."Dancing through the Decades" Join us on February 26 from 2 - 6 pm at St. Andrew's Catholic Center, Ocean City, MD. Tickets are only $25 and may be purchased at the Parish Office. Table reservations will be taken for groups of 6 or 10 only and full payment is due at time of reservation. This is sure to be a sell out so get your tickets NOW! Contact the parish office at 410-250-0300 if you have any questions.

Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Camp Possibilities

Enriching the lives of children with diabetes

Saturday, March 25, 2017 4:30pm to 8:00pm

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Center

10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD

$10. for Adults—$5. for Children 12 & under

For tickets contact: Katie @410-251-4793

In addition to Dinner, there will be a Ticket Drop Auction, Raffle & Life Auction.

For more information and a list of Auction Items

Www.Spaghettiforpossibilities.org

Thank you to everyone who has helped to financially support our parish during 2016. We know that some of you will need a letter for taxes showing your donations for

the year. Please contact the parish office either by phone or email and we will get it sent out to you. Thanks again!

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events!!!!! Sunday, February 12th—All You Can Eat

Breakfast

We will also be working in the kitchen on Saturday Feb-ruary 18th we will be preparing the yummy desserts you all enjoy during the polish dinner. If you would like to join in the fun and laughter and learn to make authentic polish desserts, please call the office to let us know you are coming!!!

Spring is just around the corner and we are

looking for help with the Rosary Garden. If

you would like to lend a hand, please give

the office a call and Bozy will get right back

to you.

Sharing the Gospel

When you love God, and you follow his example, it will

show. You will be loving, patient, and kind. You will be hon-

est and always do your best. You will work hard and share

what you have. When you live for God, you make the world

a better place.

Prayer

God, help me to make a difference in the world because I

love you.

Something to Draw

Draw a picture of yourself patiently helping a younger child

play ball.

Mission for the Week

Do a taste-test with boiled eggs. Eat one bit plain. Eat the

rest seasoned with salt. The salt makes a big difference.

Your love for God should make a big difference in the

world, too.

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February 4 Saturday 5:15pm Ann Flanagan February 5 Sunday 7:00am Ray Bosley 8:30a.m. Parishioners 10:00a.m. Patricia & Lugene Cleary February 6 Monday 8:30a.m. Tom Hipszer

February 7 Tuesday 8:30a.m. Robert Kiely

February 8 Wednesday 8:30a.m Renate Klein February 9 Thursday 8:30a.m. Elizabeth Moran

February 10 Friday 9am-12noon Prayer & Adoration February 11 Saturday 5:15pm James Dempsey February 12 Sunday 7:00am Parishioners 8:30a.m. Heidi Hayes 10:00a.m. James Dempsey

If you would like a Sanctuary Candle lit for the week for a special intention or in memory of a loved one, please contact the parish office. A donation of $10.00 is appreciated. The Candle will be lit for special intentions of Charles & Bar-bara Bennett & Kelly Carney from God’s Helping Hands.

If you would like to have flowers placed on the altar in memory of or in special intention of a loved one, please contact the parish of-fice for additional information.

Baptisms are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Please contact Rita Danhardt 410-289-7038 for additional information.

Low Gluten Hosts are available at all Masses. Please see the Adult Altar Server prior to Mass if you would like to receive one. Thank you

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MASS INTENTIONS

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

From the desk of Mark J. Record,

Principal…

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK MBS joined with Catholic Schools across the nation in celebrating Catholic Schools Week last week. The theme for this year’s celebration was “CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Our Catholic Schools Week Planning Team scheduled activities and events that highlighted our school’s commitment to being a community of faith, knowledge and service. Included in the scheduled events was time for parents to visit classrooms. Parents and guests were welcomed. We especially wish to thank our Catholic Schools Week planning team that included Mrs. Selba, Mr. Jarmon, Mrs. Buschman, Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Curry with assistance from Mrs. Macpherson and Mrs. Meisten. MBS Casino Night is February 25, 2017. Please join us for a heartfelt night of fellowship, fun and great food plus live and silent auctions. Make your reservation today online at mostblessedsacramentschool.com. MBS will be accepting applications for the 2017-2018 academic year starting February 1, 2017 for new Catholic applicants who are existing parishioners in one of our 8 sponsoring parishes. Applications will be accepted from the general public starting March 1, 2017 for the 2017-2018 academic year. Any questions please contact Lisa Edmunds, Director of Admissions at 410-208-1600.

Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father."

This verse from today’s gospel truly brings to mind our parish family!! I am always so honored to witness the generosity in this parish! There is never an activity that we in Religious Ed or the Top Group undertake that we are not overwhelmed with the response! We always have great amounts of dough, flour, chips, sugar, butter eggs, sprinkles for our cookie bake!! Our lock in we had some awesome snacks! We even had a donation of Hot Pizza delivered in the middle of our lock in!!! And the coat drive was a major success 16 bags of coat, gloves hats and toiletries for those who can use it!! We are soooooo grateful!! You are truly a light leading our young ones and they are learning to follow your lead!!

We, the members of the T.O.P. Group are excited to announce our next GREAT EVENT!! We are planning a Senior ~ Senior Prom, and would like to invite all our Senior Parishioners to join us on March 18th for an evening or fun and food!! We will have a DJ, Dinner and door prizes, dancing and a great time!!! We hope you will mark your calendars!!

Senior~ Senior Prom Theme ~ Somewhere over the Rainbow

March 18 th ~ 630 PM to 9 PM

Religious Article Store ~ Big After Christmas Sale February 11 and 12 all

Christmas items marked down 50% and we have some awesome beeswax

candles….Don’t miss out!!!

THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am—5pm Wednesday & Friday 9am –3pm 410-289-0652 1705 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, MD 21842 Website: Stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com Facebook: Saint Mary Ocean City, MD Parish Pay: Automated Giving 1-866-727-4741 x 4 Parishpay.com

Pastor: Rev. Stanislao Esposito pastor@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com

Deacons: Rev. Mr. Wil Pinder Rev. Mr. Dave McDowell deacon@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Donna Santoni office@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com

Faith Formation: Mrs. Rita Danhardt Religioused@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com 410-289-7038

Music Director: Mr. Jordan Pantalone jspantalone1018@gmail.com

Facilities Manager: Mr. Tony Dicken, maintenance@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME