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Holy Family Catholic Church
Contact Information
12010 Woodmore Road
Mitchellville, MD 20721301-249-2266
301-249-2524 faxFather Joseph Jenkins
father_joe1986@msn.comMrs. Ilene DeSimone
holyfamilyadmin@msn.comMrs. Pamela Rozanski
holyfamilyprep@msn.comMrs. Carol Wolfe
cwrpiano@verizon.netRegional School
St. Mary of the Assumption School
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Tamera Campbell at 301-627-4170
Category Archives: Church
Intercession of the Saints
Taking the side of the Pharisees over the Sadducees, Jesus testifies to life after death. “That the dead will rise even Moses made known in the passage about the bush, when he called ‘Lord’ the God of Abraham, the God … Continue reading
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Fruits of the Holy Spirit
The theological use of the word “fruit” may strike some as rather odd. We often hear it in regards to the fruit of the Virgin Mary’s womb, the fruits of the Mass or the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The … Continue reading
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A Reflection on the Lord’s Prayer
Having celebrated this morning the memorial Mass for St. Francis of Assisi, I am inspired by the votive Gospel reading (Matthew 11:25-30) to reflect upon the Our Father. This may seem a bit odd as the reading was not about … Continue reading
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Catholicism & Homosexuals
It is no secret that there has been increased tension between the Church and the homosexual community. The Archdiocese of Washington, Baltimore and the Diocese of Wilmington had a campaign a few years ago through the Maryland Legislative Network to … Continue reading
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Stations of the Cross at Holy Family
OPENING PRAYER: When our Lord enters Jerusalem, he is acclaimed with palm branches and cries of Hosanna. Nevertheless, many of the same voices that praise him will eventually cry, “Crucify him!” The drama is glorious and frightful. While we are … Continue reading
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Never Be Too Busy for Each Other & God
Families are very busy these days. Husbands and wives work outside the home. Many feel that two incomes are mandatory if they are to make it. This lifestyle choice must be balanced with childcare needs and schools. I have detected … Continue reading
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Two Canvas Pictures Added to Meeting Room
Bobby Ramiro worked his magic in the meeting room today (November 18). He added two photos: (1) Photo of the Knights who participated in the fabrication of the Meeting Room from the old shed and (2) A stylized picture of … Continue reading
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Where Do We Go from Here?
A Proposal for the Future I have a hard time believing some of the things I am hearing. I do not want to believe it all. The deteriorating situation signifies bad news in terms of our credibility in proclaiming the … Continue reading
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A Priest’s Reflection During a Time of Crisis
When I was a boy pondering a vocation some forty years ago, I was intrigued by a pamphlet from the Divine Word Missionaries. It chronicled a lonely priest with his mule carrying his Mass and medical supplies as he journeyed … Continue reading
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Our Pastor’s Thoughts on the Current Scandal
Reflecting Upon the Abuse Crisis The clergy abuse issue just never seems to let up. November 9, 2018 saw THE WASHINGTON POST headline, “Three Teens Allege Abuse by Catholic Priest in D.C.” A Capuchin parochial vicar from Sacred Heart Church … Continue reading
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