opt_0813_v1 - Faith and History Summer Camp and Parish Community News

Sep 15, 2026

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Faith and History Summer Camp activities are described for children ages three through twelve at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Gaithersburg, including learning the Nicene Creed through era-themed experiences, candle-making, and skits and songs highlighting local Catholic figures. The document also announces upcoming parish and archdiocesan events: Magnificat Women’s Group gatherings, Run for Vocations, and Traditional Latin Mass invitations. It further introduces Kathleen Ryan Prebble as president of the Academy of the Holy Cross and highlights Catholic Charities’ outreach efforts.

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Parish and Faith Community Announcements

St. Rose Faith and History Summer Camp

Academy of the Holy Cross Leadership Update

Magnificat Women’s Group Events

Catholic Charities Mission of Mercy Outreach

Traditional Catholic Latin Mass Invitation

| August 2013 | Living the Faith together | FREE | | --- | --- | --- | Participants at the St. Rose of Lima Parish in Gaithersburg held its Faith and History Summer Camp for children ages three through twelve. St. Rose Faith and History Summer Camp s t. Rose of Lima Parish in Gaithersburg recently held their Faith and History Summer Camp for children ages three through twelve. The parish evolved the camp from an adaptation of the published Christian VBS program Marketplace 29. This year seventy-nine campers participated in activities from Maryland of the 1800’s while learning about the Nicene Creed. For instance: campers visited a can- dle shop to make candles while discussing the Holy Trinity which was modeled by the wax, scent, and color of the candles. Each day they learned about the lives of prominent Catholics of the area through skitsand songs. The parish would like to thank and acknowledge the camp staff, which includes several teenagers, for volunteering their time to make this year’s camp a fun and enriching success. Next year the camp will be going worldwide as they head to the Second Vatican Council of the 1960’s. Students will learn about the council and the authority of the Church, the call to participate in the mass, and the call to further love one’s neighbor through charitable works. For more information please email stro[sesummercamp@gmail.com](sesummercamp@gmail.com). the Academy of the Holy Cross Hails New President Kathleen Ryan Prebble became President of The Academy of the Holy Cross on July 1. the Academy of the Holy Cross wel comed Kathleen Ryan Prebble as its new President on July 1. Katy has been an educator and administrator for many years. Most recently Ms. Prebble was the President of Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, VA. During her tenure there, she has strengthened and expanded a dual credit/ enrollment program with Marymount University, introduced a Bring Your Own Device pilot program, began a comprehensive academic support program, and initiated a major gifts program that has accumulated $6.5 million to date. She also directed the renovation of the outdoor athletic facilities, which included installation of an allweather turf field and track, new bleachers, a press box and an electronic scoreboard. Additionally, she stabilized a declining threeyear enrollment, increased the school’s financial aid budget and created two new scholar Continued on page 16 St. Peter's Magnificat Womens’ Group with Fr. Mel Ayala All Women in the Archdiocese are Invited The women of Saint Peters cordially invite women from around the Archdiocese to attend the following events, sponsored by Saint Peters’Magnificat Womens’ Group! saturday, september 7 Our Blessed Mother’s Birthday Celebration; 8:30 a.m. Mass in Chapel followed by Coffee & Conversation. New women and children are most welcome! thursday, October 10 Lunch Social 7:00-9:00 [p.m. at](p.m. at) Kevin and Carol Flannery’s home located at 3601 King William Drive Olney, Md. 20832. Please [R.S.V.P. to](R.S.V.P. to) Carol at Flannerycrunforvocations@gmail.com or call her at 240-432-4340. Bring a friend! sunday, October 27 Run for Vocations at the Marine Corps Marathon & 10K in Washington, D.C.! Walkers & runners of all levels are welcome to join the Fun-Faith-Fitness! saturday, November 9 Magnificat Day in Philadelphia! It will beheld at the Philadelphia Convention Center and is sponsored by Magnificat Publications. Continued on page 11 Father Abraham hope summer was restful and sartcehnewerisws,ihnepgsritnocipaoandurls, schools staff and volunteers for a productive and rewarding school year. For you students, I hope this global warming thing abates and we get more snow this winter! No, I’m now writing about a priest named Abraham! However, I take this opportunity to welcome new pastors, priests and deacons working and living in our parish communities. We warmly welcome you and are gr

FAQs

What learning activities did the St. Rose Faith and History Summer Camp include?

Campers participated in Maryland-of-the-1800s style activities while learning the Nicene Creed, including making candles and discussing the Holy Trinity, plus skits and songs about prominent Catholics in the area.

What major change is planned for next year’s camp?

Next year the camp will connect to the Second Vatican Council of the 1960s, teaching about the council, the Church’s authority, participating in Mass, and loving one’s neighbor through charitable works.

What events are organized by Saint Peter’s Magnificat Women’s Group?

The document lists a Blessed Mother’s Birthday Celebration with Mass and coffee, an October lunch social, a Run for Vocations tied to the Marine Corps Marathon, and Magnificat Day in Philadelphia.

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