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SAVE THE DATE!
We gather to learn more about our Catholic faith, and support each other in our daily journey through friendship and prayer. Join us at our upcoming Women of Prayer Morning of Reflection events.
Our Mornings of Reflection will take a short hiatus in October and November. However, We are planning an alternate evening activity during these couple of months.
The Adult Faith Committee is sponsoring a Bible study entitled, Introduction to the Bible on October 8 until November 19. Please consider attending these adult formation classes Saturday morning and learn more about the foundation of our faith. Check the parish bulletin for more information.
The Fall 40 Days for Life campaign has started! The campaign began September 28th and will go on until November 6th. Please join together with your fellow parishioners to pray for an end to abortion.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
Let us spend time to read Daily Scripture. Click the image for today's reading.
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings
PROJECT TILMA - PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
 For those who desire good conversation, warm friendship and time out from your busy schedules, we invite you to join us as we create handmade shawls for those seeking life's comfort, hope, and solace.
Your willingness to create prayer shawls for persons who are physically or spiritually ill is all that is required. We give free lessons and necessary materials to all newcomers. Donations are joyfully accepted. Contact Luz 301-208-0525 or Doreen at (301) 926-0953.
MEN OF EMMAUS
The Men of Emmaus meet every Saturday morning in the basement of St. Martin's Church, from 7:30 am - 8:55 am. They meet to pray together as men building a love and understanding of Jesus Christ's call. Invite your husband, friend or co-worker to one of their Saturday meetings. For more information, checkout the Men of Emmaus website.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST WOMEN OF PRAYER EVENTS
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WOMEN OF PRAYER COUPLES RETREAT
The Women of Prayer of St. Martin's Church hosted a Retreat for Married Couples last April at the Bolger Center in Bethesda Maryland. Fr. Philip Scott, founder of Family of Jesus presided as Retreat Master. The theme was "Are You Really 'in Love'? Tasting the 'Best' Kind of Love as the years go by."
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 PILGRIMAGE TO THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA
Last November, the Women of Prayer and their families went on a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Pennsylvania. The day-trip turned out to be a remarkable experience for those who participated in this event. Here are some of their insights:
The pilgrimage to the Shrine was very memorable and fulfilling. Fr. Pawel kept us entertained with prayers and stories making the 3 ½ hour bus trip seem shorter and interesting. He even related to us the history of the Black Madonna.
The Shrine occupies vast acres of land situated on top of a hill overlooking gorgeous scenery. The Shrine is comprised of several chapels. Below the Main Church, is the Lower Church which was designed to replicate Our Lady's Chapel from the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, Poland. One will find a beautiful black and silver altar and the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa, often referred to as the "Dark Madonna".
We walked around to the different chapels. Fr. Pawel celebrated Holy Mass at St. Anne's Church. Afterwards, we converged at the cafeteria for lunch. We were served delicious Polish food --stuffed cabbage roll and kielbasa. Then, at the conference hall we watched a short documentary detailing the establishment of the Shrine and its architecture. The gift shop was well-stocked with a huge selection of religious articles, souvenirs, books, and gifts.
This trip was truly memorable. Our Lady's Chapel (Lower Church) is indeed a holy place to spend time in prayer and reflection. As Fr. Pawel said, “a pilgrimage is a conversion of one’s spirituality.
PROJECT TILMA AT ST. MARTIN’S 1st ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS BAZAAR
Women of Prayer’s Project Tilma displayed their wares at the 1st Annual Arts and Crafts bazaar held at St. Martin’s Church last November. The ladies sold handmade bookmarks, headbands, earmuffs, and jewelry. The profit generated from the sale goes toward materials to knit prayer shawls, and to support the Women of Prayer’s scholarship program for the upcoming retreat in February --All for a good cause. Thank you all for your time, talent and treasure. Your support and generosity has made this event a great success.
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