June
13, 2010 St. Mary's Parishioners and the Cambridge South Dorchester Girls Basketball Team volunteered at Ironman Eagleman
Triathlon.
Thank you to Lori O'Connor, David Marshall,
Rachel Greenhawk, Jackie and Ken Glos and Kimberly, Jackie and Samantha Davis, Lois and Ed Coleprete, Jeff, Debbie and Ben
Cornwell, Laura Era, Lisa, Chris, Max, Noel, Mary, and Sarah Flynn, and Coach Dave Morrissette and the CSD
Lady Vikings for volunteering their time to the community on behalf of St. Mary's. The director of the triathlon presented
us with a check for $250 for the religious education department! And another check for $250 for the CSD Basketball Program
Way to go!
For more pictures of the Eagleman click here
FULL
ACCREDITATION
I am so pleased to inform you that our Religious Education Department received Full Accreditation for fulfilling
all the requirements set by the Diocesan Board of Catholic Education for the evaluation of parish religious education programs.
Sr. Sally Russell, SSJ, assistant director of the Office of Religious Education in Wilmington presented our parish
with this official recognition at the parish dinner on Palm Sunday. Thank you to everyone who made this
accreditation possible.
Pictured below are Sr. Kathleen Winkelman,
Rosemary Robbins DRE, Sr. Sally Russell SSJ, Fr. William J. Lawler, and Deacon Carlos Ochoa.
Pictured below are Sr. Kathleen Winkelman, Rosemary Robbins DRE, Sr. Sally Russell SSJ,
Fr. William J. Lawler, and Deacon Carlos Ochoa.
Mrs. Rosemary Robbins, Director of Religous Education 410-228-2701
CONGRATULATIONS TO
KAREN MEJIA
Karen was presented a filled
Easter basket from her catechist
Lisa Flynn
and Lisa Peters for receiving the
most points earned in her class.
Points were earned for such
accomplishments
as
attendance, homework
completed,
religious show and
tell, prayers learned and food
donations. Great Job Karen!
On December
18 2010 Saint Mary’s Parish held it’s annual Christmas Pageant at the church hall. Thank you to Laura Weldon,
Lisa Flynn, Director of Religious Education Rosemary Robbins, and all of the children teachers and parents who participated.
And a big Happy Birthday to Father Lawler!!!
Merry Christmas !!!
FIRST EUCHARIST RETREAT was held on Thursday,
April 30th.
The First Eucharist
candidates and their families enjoyed a night of scripture reading, spiritual enrichment videos, informative discussions and
fun making bread in the kitchen.







CONFIRMATION RETREAT Held Saturday April 19th:
Regina Yankalunas and students from Salisbury University Campus Ministry presented the retreat.
The Confirmation candidates enjoyed an afternoon of spiritual growth and prayerful meditation as well as pizza and fellowship.
The college students were an inspiration to our candidates as they witnessed their faith. Thus, helping the candidates discern
the question how they will use their gifts and fruits from the Holy Spirit in their call to serve God. The retreat ended with
the students participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and attending Mass.


CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2009
Front row: Megan McGowan, Beverly Daringer, Courtney Harris, Noel Flynn, and Taylor
Elliott. Back row: Tyler Saia, Arnold Capute, Taylor Ferguson, Bishop Malooly, Drew Greenhawk, Sean O’Connor and Jacob
Townsend.
