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Advent Hope Peace Joy
Love
Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016
Prayers for the Repose of Prayers for the Repose of Prayers for the Repose of Prayers for the Repose of
the Soul ofthe Soul ofthe Soul ofthe Soul of
Mary Louise KeeganMary Louise KeeganMary Louise KeeganMary Louise Keegan James “Doc” McClellanJames “Doc” McClellanJames “Doc” McClellanJames “Doc” McClellan
Maria SiegertMaria SiegertMaria SiegertMaria Siegert
The altar flowers this weekend are donated in Memory
of Richard and Cecilia Costlow by their children.
Parish Financial Stewardship SummaryParish Financial Stewardship SummaryParish Financial Stewardship SummaryParish Financial Stewardship Summary
11/20/2016
Envelope Giving (335 families) $13,906.00
Loose Giving $ 5,829.56
$19,735.56
Second Collection for Debt Reduction $ 5,299.02
Poor Box - St. Vincent de Paul $ 1,379.10
Poor Box—Emergency Assistance $ 0.00
(Checks should be made payable to St. John’s Catholic Church)
Total Mass Attendance 1721
H appy Second Week of Advent. Though it may seem impossible, I hope we continue to pledge our strongest resolve
to “slow down” and await the coming of the Lord. Advent is a wonderful time to hit the pause button. I pray we
will hear “the voice crying out in the dessert, to prepare the way of the Lord, to make straight his paths.” As the holiday
parties begin in the weeks to come, let’s remember to celebrate the season of Advent.
Our parish community suffered two big losses this week. Mary Louise Keegan died at the age of 90. Mary Louise
was 90 years old and died peacefully at Glade Valley Nursing Home in Walkersville. Mary Louise, though of a modest eco-
nomic background, was one of our top offertory givers and supportive in so many ways here at St. John though often in a
quiet way and behind the scenes. She was a very good friend to Sr. Margaret. For many years she paid for all of the veteri-
nary expenses for Kyrie, Fr. Wayne’s dog who was cared for by Sr. Margaret after his death. I want to offer prayers for the
repose of the soul of Mary Louise and send prayers and sympathy to her niece Mary Ayer, who is also here in the parish.
The second loss is both to the parish and indeed all of Frederick County with the death of James “Doc” McClel-
lan. Doc, as he was affectionately known here in town, served in the European Theatre of Operations and received 3 battle
stars for action in France, Belgium, and Germany. Upon his return to the United States he married Betty Jane Marendt and
together they were blessed with six children, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Betty, who until recently was a
faithful member of our parish, was truly one of our pillars of our parish. She was active in and regular attendance until her
health, and Doc’s decline, forced them to relocate to Buckingham’s Choice in Adamstown. Doc was a very well respected
veterinarian here in Frederick, first with his father and later on his own. He was appointed by the Governor of Maryland to
serve two terms on the Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. He was named Veterinarian of the Year in
1979. Doc also had a very active political life having served as a member of the Frederick City Board of Aldermen and the
President pro tempore of the Board. He later was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates where he served tirelessly
for 16 years. He worked on such projects as the Weinberg Center, the Delaplaine Center, Frederick Community College
Library and the Carroll Creek Linear Park which created the flood control program for downtown Frederick. Our prayers
and good wishes to Betty and her children and grandchildren and our deepest thanks to this incredible public servant.
I mentioned recently that our Capital Campaign will be delayed until 2017; fear not, we have not given up, simply
modified the timeline. This schedule change now means we can resume our annual stewardship drive. The campaign which
is being discussed this weekend at all the Masses is entitled “Take the Next Step”. I encourage you to prayerfully consider
how you can help us continue our incredible legacy which includes our historic campus and vibrant family of faith by
“taking the next step” in your sacrificial giving to the parish.
Blessings on your Advent Season!
Father Kevin
Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016
Mailing Address Only 112 E. Second St. Frederick, MD 21701
Parish Office Phone 301-662-8288
Fax # 301-698-1832
Parish Nurse 301-662-8288
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.stjohn-frederick.org
St. John Regional 301-662-6722
School Website www.sjrcs.org
St. Vincent DePaul 301-662-4676
Villa Maria 301-898-7900
Rev. J. Kevin Farmer, Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Chuck Wible,
Associate Pastor
Sr. Margaret Bauer, S.S.N.D,
Health Minister
Deacon John L. Manley [email protected]
Deacon Daniel C. Roff [email protected]
Deacon Michael J. Currens [email protected]
Deacon Douglas J. Nathan [email protected]
Matt DeFusco, Seminarian Intern [email protected]
Joe Swiss, Director of Liturgy [email protected]
Amy Spessard
Director of Faith Formation
Meghan Sprankle
Director of Youth Ministry
meghan.sprankle@stjohn-
frederick.org
Sara Rodriguez-Ryan
Admin Assistant, Faith Formation
and Youth Ministry
Cathy Todt, Finance Manager [email protected]
Jean Rhoades
Communications Director
Maria Castro Admin Assistant,
Hispanic Community
Terry Carnahan
Facilities Manager
Kathy Nangle, Office Manager &
Assistant to the Pastor
Maryann Kauffman
Administrative Assistant
maryann.kauffman@stjohn-
frederick.org
Nae Pearson, Director of Music
and Principal Organist
Peggy Frazier, Director of Youth
and Adult Choirs
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Sunday
Domingo
Saturday
Sábado
Monday-Friday
Lunes-Viernes
7:30 am 5:00 pm 8:00 am
9:00 am
(Sign Int)
7:00 pm (SP)
11:00 am
1:00 pm
Rosary: Daily, after the 8:00 am weekday Mass
First Saturday Devotions:
Monthly, 12:00 pm at St. Mary’s Grotto
St. John’s Prayer Group:
Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, “Gathered In His Name,”
following Rosary at 7 pm, in the Sr. Margaret
Bauer Center, Room #6
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Every Wednesday from 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
First Friday Devotions & Benediction 8pm
Prayers & DevotionsPrayers & DevotionsPrayers & DevotionsPrayers & Devotions
Baptism: The Sacrament is celebrated on certain
Sundays throughout the year. Those who wish to
have their child baptized are asked to call the
Parish Office, before the birth of the child so that
there will be adequate time for necessary
preparation.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Please
contact the Parish Office.
Marriage: Couples planning to marry must
contact the Parish Office at least 6 months
before their expected wedding date, so there will
be adequate time for required preparation
programs.
The Sick or Homebound: Please notify the
Parish Office of any member of the family who is
unable to attend Mass, so that the Eucharist may
be brought to the home. When indicated, the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be
celebrated. In an emergency, please call the
Parish Office at any time, day or night.
Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30-4:30 pm. Priests are
also available for Confession by appointment.
Please call the Parish Office 301-662-8288.
SacramentsSacramentsSacramentsSacraments
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Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30 - 4:30 PM or by
appointment, 301-662-8288
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In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist urges us to “Prepare the
way of the Lord.” This is what Advent is all about, for we are
called to help prepare the way of the Lord by making the
real meaning of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in
our family, and to reach out to those in need. If you or
those who are close to you need emergency financial assis-
tance, please contact us.. 301-662-4676.
St. John’s Parish Nurses will be staffing a Blood Pressure
Clinic on Sunday, Dec. 4 in the St. Margaret Bauer Evangeli-
zation Center nurse’s office after the 9 and 11 a.m. masses.
Take this opportunity for yourself and your health to have
your blood pressure checked!
Do you have a college student in your family? The Catholic
Daughters Court of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton #278 is spon-
soring a college student outreach project. A card will be
sent to your student, and they will be especially kept in the
prayers of the Catholic Daughters during the school year.
Please send the name and mailing address of your college
student to Bonnie Rohr, 6695 Rockridge Place, New Market
MD 21774. “We are united by baptism and are all one par-
ish family.”
Come for coffee, donuts and fellowship! The Knights of Co-
lumbus are providing the treats after the 7:30, 9:00 and
11:00 a.m. masses on Sunday, Dec. 4. in the church hall.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is Thursday, Dec.
8. Mass will be celebrated at St. John’s at 8:00 a.m., 12:15
p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This is a Holy Day of Obligation .
Students in our high school youth ministry program recent-
ly hiked to Chimney Rock in the Catoctin Mountains, led by
Director of Youth Ministry Meghan Sprankle. At the summit,
they talked about “verso l’alto,” or “to the heights,” a phrase
used by Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. It describes not only
the heights of a mountain, but also reaching the height in
our relationship with God. To the heights– to the Eucharist
which is the source and summit of our faith as well as the
constant striving to reach the summit of our relationship
with God and our final destination of Heaven. It was a chilly
day but a great chance for the group to get to know each
other in the beauty of nature and over some pizza at
Rocky’s in Thurmont!
For more pictures of the hike and
other Youth Ministry activities, visit our
website www.stjohn-frederick.org - go
to the News & Events section and click
on St. John’s Photo Gallery, or scan the
QRcode.
Meghan has created a Twitter account for the High School
Youth Ministry program: @StJohns_HSYM
She will be posting pictures, information, and upcoming
events!
Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016
Mass Intentions / Intenciones Semanales para la Misa
“SP” = Mass in Spanish
“SP” = Misa en Español
Monday December 5
8:00 AM Lawrence Byrne family
Tuesday December 6
8:00 AM
Betty Daniels (D)
Wednesday December 7
8:00 AM
Deacon Michael Zusi (D)
Thursday December 8
8:00 AM 12:15 PM
7:30 PM
Myra Byrne
Jacques Christian Gotalowya (D)
Juan Ferrari
Friday
December 9
8:00 AM
Jerry Gallagher
Saturday December 10
5:00 PM 7:00 PM (SP)
People of the Parish
Samuel Traut (D)
Sunday
December 11 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Stacy Byrd Mother of Liz Byrd Patrick Leo Christoff, SR. (D) Jacques Christian Gotalowya (D)
Hospice of Frederick CountyHospice of Frederick CountyHospice of Frederick CountyHospice of Frederick County
Readings this Week
Lecturas de la Semana
12/04 Is 11:1-10 12/08 Gn 3:9-15,20
Ps 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17 Ps 98:1-4
Rom 15:4-9 Eph 1:3-6,11-12
Matthew 3:1-12 Luke 1:26-38
12/09 Is 48:17-19
12/05 Is 35:1-10 Ps 1:1-4,6
Ps 85:9-14 Matthew 11:16-19
Luke 5:17-26
12/10 Sir 48:1-4,9-11
12/06 Is 40:1-11 Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19
Ps 96:1-3,10-13 Matthew 17:9-13
Matthew 18:12-14
12/11 Is 35:1-6,10
12/07 Is 40:25-31 Ps 146:6-10
Ps 103:1-4,8,10 Jas 5:7-10
Matthew 11:28-30 Matthew 11:2-11
Boy Scout Fundraiser at Roy RogersBoy Scout Fundraiser at Roy RogersBoy Scout Fundraiser at Roy RogersBoy Scout Fundraiser at Roy Rogers
Story Time Tots at SJRCSStory Time Tots at SJRCSStory Time Tots at SJRCSStory Time Tots at SJRCS
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Join us for Story Time Tots on Monday, Dec. 12, 8:30-9:30
a.m. December’s theme is “Gingerbread Baby.” Story Time is
for 2, 3 and 4 year olds; STEM activities are included with
refreshments to follow! The program is free and open to
the community. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact Sheila Evers at 301-662-6722 or email sev-
[email protected] for more information.
St. John Regional Catholic School is now accepting ap-
plications for the 2017-2018 school year, grades Pre-K-
3 through 8th.
Don’t cook on Tuesday, December 6! The Boy Scouts are
holding a fundraiser at Roy Rogers on Rt. 26 from 5-8:30
p.m. 25% of all sales from everyone who mentions Troop
1274 will go to the troop! Thank you for your support.
Knott Scholarship Funds has announced the availability of
four-year, full tuition scholarships for the 2017-2018 aca-
demic year. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of
academic achievement. Catholic students now in grade 4 or
grade 8, living in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore,
Carroll, Frederick, Harford or Howard counties may apply.
Scholarships may be used to attend a Catholic parish ele-
mentary school or a Catholic high school within these geo-
graphical areas of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Infor-
mation regarding qualifications and an application form
describing eligibility requirements and deadlines may be
obtained from at www.knottscholar.org. For additional in-
formation, please call 443-325-7884 or write to knottschol-
The Christmas season can be particularly difficult for those
who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. Pro-
grams are available through Hospice of Frederick County
for those in need of support. All programs are open to the
public and at no charge, and meet at Hospice, 526 Trail
Ave. in Frederick. A Grief Support Group meeting is sched-
uled for Tues., Dec 6, 2-3:30 p.m., and Mon., Dec. 12, 5-6:30
p .m . Fu l l s chedu les a re ava i l ab le a t
www.hospiceoffrederick.org. Last weekend for gift card donations for Boys & Girls Club!
Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016
Bautismos: Para la celebración de este sacramento, por favor
hablen al (301) 662- 8288 para recibir la información necesaria.
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos (RCIA): Los adultos que
no han recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión
y/o Confirmación y les gustaría hacerlo, pueden hablar al (301) 662
- 8288 para más información sobre cómo prepararse para estos
sacramentos.
Confesiones: Se celebra el Sacramento de Reconciliación todos
los sábados de 3:30 a 4:30 pm. Usted puede también hacer una
cita con un padre- hablando al (301) 662-8288.
Adoration al Santísimo: Estamos todos invitados a orar frente al
Santísimo Sacramento todos los miércoles de 3:00 PM hasta las
8:00 PM. También el primer viernes de cada mes a las 8:00 PM.
Matrimonios: Este sacramento es muy importante en la vida de
una pareja. Por favor antes de planear la fiesta, comuníquese con
un padre marcando (301) 662-8288 por lo menos con 6 meses de
anticipación.
Unción de los Enfermos: Este sacramento está disponible para
todas aquellas personas que están sufriendo con alguna
enfermedad, personas de avanzada edad en peligro de muerte o
en caso de alguna emergencia. Por favor hablen a la oficina de la
parroquia (301) 662-8288
Legión de Maria: Esta es una organización de laicos bajo el
patrocinio de la Santísima Virgen María. Tenemos reuniones todos
los miércoles de 6:00 - 7:30 PM. También vamos a los hogares a
rezar el Santo Rosario con quienes lo soliciten. Por favor
comunicarse con la Señora Nitza Rivas al (240) 409-1998.
SacramentosSacramentosSacramentosSacramentos
F eliz Segunda Semanda de Adviento. Aunque parezca imposible, espero nos comprometamos fuertemente en
nuestra determinación de hacer una pausa y acoger la venida de nuestro Señor. Adviento es un tiempo maravilloso
para oprimir el boton de “pausa”. Oraré para que escuchemos “las voces del desierto y preparar y hacer recto el camino
del Señor”. Así como las fiestas navideñas comenzarán en las semanas por venir, recordemos también el celebrar la
temporada del Adviento.
Nuestra comunidad parroquial ha sufrido dos pérdidas muy grandes esta semana. Mary Louis Keegan falleció a la
edad de 90 años. Mary Louise tenia 90 años y murió tranquilamente en Glade Valley Hogar para Ancianos en
Walkersville. No obstante Mary Louise tenía un fondo económico modesto, fué una de nuestras mas grandes
benefactoras y ofreció su apoyo de muchas maneras aquí en St. John y muchas veces de una manera callada y detrás de
escena. Fue una buena amiga de la hermana Margaret. Por muchos años pagó por los gastos veterinarios del perro
“Kyrie” que perteneció al Padre Wayne y el cual la hermana Margaret cuido después de su muerte. Quiero ofrecer
oraciones por el descanso del alma de Mary Louise y enviar oraciones y condolencias a su sobrina quien es parte de
nuestra Parroquia.
La segunda pérdida es para ambos, nuestra parroquia y para todos en el Condado de Frederick con la muerte de
James “Doc” McClellan. Doc, como se le llamaba en forma afectuosa aquí en la ciudad, sirvió en el Teatro de Operaciones
Europeo y recibió 3 medallas de batalla por su trabajo en Francia, Bélgica y Alemania. Después de su retorno a los
Estados Unidos, se casó con Betty Jane Marendt y juntos fueron bendecidos con seis hijos, 10 nietos y 12 bisnietos. Betty,
hasta recientemente fué uno de nuestros mas fieles miembros y un pilar de nuestra parroquia. Era muy activa en nuestra
comunidad hasta que su salud y la de Doc empezó a declinar y los obligo a trasladarse a Buckingham’s Choice en
Adamstown. Doc fué un veterinario muy respetado aquí en Frederick, primero trabajando con su padre y después por su
cuenta. Fué nombrado por el Gobernador de Maryland para servir dos terminos en la Junta Estatal de Médicos
Veterinarios forenses. Fué nombrado Veterinario del Año en 1979. Doc tambien tenía una vida política muy activa,
habiendo servido como miembro de la Junta de Consejo en la Ciudad de Frederick y como Presidente temporario. Más
tarde fué electo para la Casa de Delegados de Maryland donde sirvió incansablemente por 16 años. Trabajó en proyectos
como el Centro Weinberg, El Centro Delaplaine, La Librería del Colegio Comunitario de Frederick y Parque y Linea en
Carroll Creek, el cual sirve como control para las inundaciones en el Centro de Frederick. Nuestras oraciones y buenos
deseos para Betty y sus hijos y nietos y nuestro mas profundo agradecimiento para este increíble servidor público.
Como lo mencioné recientemente, nuestra Campaña Capital será demorada hasta el 2017, no teman porque no nos
hemos dado por vencidos, simplemente modificamos el tiempo. Este cambio de horario significa que resumiremos
nuestra campaña annual de administración. La campaña que se comenzará a discutir durante las misas de los fines de
semana es titulada “Tomar el Siguiente Paso”. Los exhorto a que consideren como pueden continuar ayudándonos a
preservar nuestro increíble legado el cual incluye nuestra histórica institución y familias vibrantes en la fé y “tomen el
siguiente paso” en sus sacrificios para donar a nuestra Parroquia. Bendiciones en esta Temporada de Adviento!
Padre Kevin
We need thousands!
That’s right, thousands of cookies for the
30th Annual Candlelight Tour of the
Historic Houses of Worship
which takes place on Monday,
December 26, 2016 from 4 - 9PM!
And volunteers. We need those too.
make cookies. Volunteer. Help St. John’s put its best foot forward as we welcome the Frederick community. Thank you!
Cookie and bar donations: Please provide 2 dozen if possible and drop off in
the Sister Margaret Bauer Evangelization Center Hall on December 24 or 25
during all Masses or on Monday December 26.
Volunteer: Contact Vicki Hill, [email protected] or call 301-663-0879
So,
In order to make this another successful event for our parish and the community, please
consider helping with our hospitality site to ensure our cookie trays stay full and the cof-
fee is plentiful. We will have 1 or 2 hour shifts so you can also visit all the other beautiful
churches on the tour!
Start a New Family Tradition This Advent
by Kelly Bothum
In an age where we can get just about everything we desire in an instant, Advent is wonderfully old-school.
It’s four weeks of pressing pause, which is not like hitting the snooze button. Instead, it’s a chance to re-engage with those we love and joyfully prepare for the Christmas season. It’s taking a breath amid the chaos and seeing what’s really around us.
We may hit the mall to look for the perfect pres-ent, but have we really thought about the greatest gift given to us by God? We race to get up the Christmas lights, but do we set aside time to think about the true light of the world?
Advent gives us that, week by week. So how do we do it? As parents, we need to create
opportunities for this mindful pause. Here are a few ideas to consider:
—Enlist some help with the Nativity scene. This is the perfect opportunity to remind children about the real hero of the season—and it’s not the guy in the red suit.
Having kids help with the Nativity scene gives parents a chance to talk about everyone’s role in the story of Jesus’ birth. Children can see themselves in the lowly shepherds and the three Wise Men, and they can certainly imagine how challenging it must have been for Joseph and Mary.
Some families like to up the anticipation ante by hiding the baby Jesus figurine and making a game of finding him on Christmas Eve. Other Nativity tradi-tions include sending the Holy Family statues on a trip throughout the home until they are reunited in the manger. Adding a piece of straw to the empty manger each day during Advent also can help little eyes see the changes that develop from all this waiting.
—Make a Jesse tree. My kids know about their family history through stories and old pictures we share. It’s a big part of what makes them feel connected to rela-tives they have never met.
During Advent, a Jesse tree can show us what a family tree of our Catholic faith looks like. It teaches children about the people in Christ’s own family while also introducing some of the Old Testament stories that lead up to Jesus’ birth.
What makes the Jesse tree particularly cool is that kids can create their own decorative symbols taken from stories about Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, John the Baptist, and others. Plus, any ornament made by a kid instantly becomes a family treasure.
—Celebrate feast days during Advent. We’re waiting for Christmas, but we can still have some fun. Several feast days during Advent offer the chance to celebrate before the big day.
First up is St. Nicholas Day (Dec. 6), which is celebrated by having kids leave their shoes out to be filled with treats. The feast of Our Lady of Guada-lupe (Dec. 12) is a great time to celebrate Mexican culture and also talk about the ways God can sur-prise us in our lives—in this case, by having Mary appear to a poor man. The feast of St. Lucia, or St. Lucy, (Dec. 13), whose name means “light,” offers a timely opportunity to take a tour of the neighborhood Christmas decorations.
—Find the light around us. It’s simple, but lighting the Advent wreath is one of my favorite traditions.
We keep the wreath on our dining room table, and each Sunday my kids fight over whose turn it is to
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light the candles. (I could do without the fighting, but you get the idea.)
What I do like is just how deeply invested my kids feel in this tradition. We keep the candles lit through our meal, and it’s amazing how this simple glow warms our family dinner—much like the light of Jesus warms our soul.
This time of the year, frankly, I need the pause that Advent provides. So do my kids, who have been
waiting for Christmas since they shed their Halloween costumes and dove headfirst into the candy.
It seems we are always in a state of anticipation, waiting for the next phone upgrade, the next sequel, the next big thing that’s going to change our lives. This year, let Advent teach us who truly is worth waiting for.
Bothum is a freelance writer and a mother of three.
This article was originally published on Catholic News Service’s Faith Alive!
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511 W. South Street
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635 N. Market St.301.631.0050
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Frederick’s Community Bank!
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FREDERICK’S FUNERAL HOMEKEENEY & BASFORD, P.A. FUNERAL HOME
106 East Church StreetFrederick, MD 21701
301-662-2175
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Resthaven Funeral Services
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9501 Catocton Mountain HwyFrederick, MD 21701
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PMP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PEOPLE, INC.
301-732-6379 • www.pmpbiz.comTrusted Property Management Services Since 1980
Rose G. Thomas, MPM®, RMP®38 Year Parishioner
FREDERICK, MARYLANDEst. 1988
WOOD AND WHITACRE
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HARTMAN ROOFINGINC.5 Generations Serving You Since 1870
301-663-5571MHIC 5256
Licensed & InsuredMaster Plumber
Residential & Commercial
301-668-4894MD #20977 • WSSC #71911
COLE’S PAWNBROKERS OUTLET
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(Near ToysRUs and Behind M&T Bank)
Sally Arnold Associates, Inc.
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Personal & Business Tax PreparationEnrolled to Practice Before the IRS
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178 Th omas Johnson Drive, Suite 103
WARNERS E R V I C E
Since 1937Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning
301-662-5387Family Owned and Operated
United Home Improvement Co.General Contractor
Residential & Commercial240-848-4147
Francisco Cabrera, Parishioner•Carpentry •Roof Repair •Drywall •Painting •Replacements •And More!
[email protected] & Insured MHIC #130899
Glenn H. Fogle & Sons Electric Service, Inc.
Family Owned & Operated Since 1946301-845-6543
Residential & CommercialLicensed • Bonded • Insured
James T. Fogle Master ElectricianIn Your Will Please Remember
St. John’s CemeteryEndowment Fund
112 East 2nd St • Frederick, MD 21701Gravelots Available301-662-8288
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Thanks for All Your Support!
236 N. Market St. • 301-662-4848
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All Year! 301-898-3181
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Your Italy & River Cruise
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Fix It Plumbing & Heating LLC
Master Plumber • Gasfi tterCross Connection Cert.
Locally Owned / Operated 20 + Years in Customer Service
Call Pete at 240-578-3230Licensed & Insured. MD Lic # 90863
The Cook Travel GroupWendy Cook • 25 yr. Parishioner
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your holiday vacation!your holiday vacation!Consider Hawaii, Consider Hawaii,
the Caribbean, or athe Caribbean, or a Christmas Market river cruise.Christmas Market river cruise.
