The updated list all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who serve at Masses and team schedules are available in the ministry rooms of both churches. Questions can be directed to Deacon Norcio at 410-990-4717 or norcio@stmarysannapolis.org.

We meet every TUESDAY at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 11:00 A.M. to pray the rosary in front of the abortion clinic on West Street. For details, call Jacquie LaRose, 410-573-0632. Parking is available at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

There is an urgent need of committed hourly adorers for the following times:

Mondays: 2:00PM
Wednesdays: 2:00AM and 3:00AM
Thursdays: 2:00AM
Saturdays: 2:00AM and 9:00AM

Please respond to this need. Contact Mary Ann - 410-267-6437, or Tammy - 410-757-0635 to sign up.

Father Arthur Mahoney died July 17 at the St. John Neumann Residence at Stella Maris in Timonium, MD.
Father Mahoney professed vows as a Redemptorist in 1946. and was ordained to the priesthood June 17, 1951. He lovingly served our parish family at St. Mary’s for many years.
We pray in faith that Father Mahoney is now in the presence of our Lord in the place that Jesus our Redeemer has prepared for him.

Combat Ranger Rosary:  "I am the battalion chaplain at Fort Benning, GA.  We are a reception battalion that process the civilians coming into the Army.  We get over 40,000 Soldiers a year, most between  the ages of18 and 23 and for many it is their first time away from home.  As you can imagine some are lonely and scared and for the first time they reach out to the Invisible Force of Love in the Universe, GOD, to give them the strength to continue!  Thank you for all you have done for us in the past.  Anything you send would be very much appreciated.  May GOD bless you a thousand-fold for the kindness and generosity you have shown the American Soldier."

Support the rosary making ministry. We meet Wednesdays even through the summer from 9-12 at SJN. Starter kits at both rectory offices and the Adoration Chapel closet.

For information, call 410-990-4100, ext. 4714, rangerrosaryinc@verizon.net or visit our website, www.rangerrosary.com.

The 2010 elections in Maryland include races for governor, U.S. House and Senate, and the entire Maryland General Assembly, among others. Some important dates to remember are:

• August. 24: Voter registration deadline for the primary election.
  
• September 7: Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for primary election
  
• September 14: Primary Election
  
• October 12 Voter registration deadline for general election.
  
• October 26: Deadline to apply for absentee ballot for general election.
  
• November 2 General Election (and deadline to postmark absentee ballot, which must be received by the Board of Elections by Nov. 12)

Taize prayer will not be offered on Wednesday, July 28.  We will resume our schedule in August, gathering on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month the St. John Neumann chapel, 7:30 - 8:20 p.m.

Enjoy St. Mary’s Parish Picnic Sunday, September 12th by first attending the 10:30 Mass in honor of Commodore John Barry—father of the American Navy—followed by an Irish Breakfast at Fado’s Pub (West Street). Reservations are necessary for the breakfast, but the Mass is open to all who appreciate Irish Music, St. Mary’s choir, and the special holiness of commemorating a hero of the American Revolution as well as a faithful Irish Catholic. Sponsored by the Ancient order of Hibernians.

Creating and tending a Mary Garden combines a gardener’s reverence for the Blessed Mother with the love of plants and flowers. The name “Mary Garden” comes from medieval religious art depicting the Virgin and Child in an enclosed garden amidst symbolic flowers.

Anyone interested in volunteering to help maintain the St. Mary’s Mary Garden, contact Dottie at 410-956-4400 for information. Thank you!

Looking for a few moments alone with God? While you are surfing the web this summer, visit the Website of the Redemptorists of the Province of Baltimore, and find daily homilies, weekly videos, and more, all at your fingertips.

It’s tough sometimes to find time to pray. Time to just stop, breathe, and remember our loving Creator. You may find you’ll find some of the resources on the website helpful.

Want to prepare for Sunday Mass with a reflection on the readings? On the right, click on the link labeled "Weekly Reflections."

Need two or three minutes of time-out during your day? Click to listen to the daily audio homilies

Got some time to really relax and listen? Click the link to watch a video reflection on Mary, Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

The website address for the Redemptorists of the Province of Baltimore is www.redemptorists.net. Click on the link for Homilies and Reflections.