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Septic Pump-Out Rebate Program Annual Pilgrimage for the Sea

to Continue Services Planned for October 7

Frederick County’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources All are welcome to the Annual Pilgrimage for the Sea Services at the Seton
launched the FY18 Septic Rebate program on April 5, and it has proven to be Shrine on Sunday, October 7, in Emmitsburg at The National Shrine of Saint
very successful, with over 150 approved applicants within three months after Elizabeth Ann Seton. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is the Patroness of the Sea
the launch. The program’s early success would not have been possible without Services, which includes the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant
county outreach efforts, along with the support of the permitted septic haulers Marine and Public Health Service. The late Cardinal John J. Connor, when
and the farm bureau, all working together to promote the program. serving as the Navy Chief of Chaplains, advocated for her designation as the
The FY19 Septic Pump-Out Rebate Program will again target homeowners Patroness of the Sea Services in 1977. The 3:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated
with a septic system by offering the $75.00 rebate every five years. Rebates by Father Francis P. Foley, CAPT, CHC, USN and Command Chaplain of the
will be available for homeowners who have their septic systems pumped-out, Unites States Naval Academy. Courtesy Photo
beginning in 2018. The offer will continue until funds are no longer available. “The United States
A properly maintained septic system benefits property owners in several Naval Academy (USNA)
ways and will be less likely to break down and require costly repairs. has had a long-standing
Maintaining a septic system protects the home investment. When selling a connection with the
home, the septic system must be in good working order. Maintaining a septic Pilgrimage,” said retired
system also protects the groundwater and the drinking water supply. Admiral William J. Fallon,
Learn more about the Pump-Out Rebate Program or download an Chair of the Pilgrimage
application at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/septicrebate or contact Linda Sponsoring Committee.
Williamson at 301-600-1741 or [email protected]. “For many years, the USNA
Catholic Choir has sung
at Mass, led by Monte
Maxwell, the Director of
Chapel Music and Chapel
Organist at USNA. We are
delighted to have them back
again this year, along with Senior Chaplain Capt. Francis Foley, who leads the
Naval Academy Chaplain Center and religious ministry at USNA.”
“So many servicemen and women have attended the Pilgrimage over the
years,” said Rob Judge, Executive Director of the Seton Shrine. “They join
their family and friends in prayer to thank Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton for her
protection and ask for her continued intercession on their behalf as they serve
our country.”
The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military
Services, USA, also commented on the
Sea Services Pilgrimage. “It is a great
pleasure to applaud this important
initiative at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Shrine. Her gift of two sons to the Sea
Services is a tribute to her love of our
country and her service, already great
in her care of the poor and education of
young people.”
The Pilgrimage Mass, at 3:00 p.m. on
October 7, takes place in the Basilica at
the Seton Shrine, located at 339 South
Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD.
A complimentary dinner will be
provided afterward to all in attendance.
If you would like to attend, please
contact Rob Judge by calling 301-447-
6037 or through email at Rob.Judge@
setonshrine.org.