We will celebrate Thanksgiving Day Mass at 10:00 AM in Church Thursday November 28, 2019. All are welcome to come and give Thanks to God. Please help local families in need, you can purchase an uncooked dinner or parts of the meal, donate a $25.00 grocery gift certificate, or volunteer to deliver baskets locally. Our turkeys are donated by Chris and Tanya Bohrer of Sho Nuf Turkey Farm in Fulton, MD. Click the picture for more information.

Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. Click the picture for more information.

As the first-ever online giving day created to celebrate our Catholic faith, the #IGiveCatholic Giving Day inspires faithful stewards to "Give Catholic" on #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving. The goal of the #IGiveCatholic Giving Day is to rally our Catholic communities throughout the country in support of the organizations that shape our souls: Our parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries. Click the picture for more information.

Saint Paul Parish Reconciliation Service will be Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 PM in the Church. This is a great way to celebrate the Advent Season and prepare for the coming of our Savior into our hearts with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Click the picture for more information.

This year December 8 will be celebrated as the Second Sunday of Advent, we will follow our regular Sunday Mass schedule. The 5:00 PM Mass will be followed by a Healing Service celebrated by Padre Martin Scott. All are invited. Monday December 9 will be celebrated as the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Mass in Church at 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Click the picture for more information.

You are invited to join Catholics nationwide in celebrating Respect Life Month this October with the message "Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life". Click the picture for more information.

All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation, Friday November 1 - Masses will be in Saint Paul Church at 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM. All Souls Day is Saturday November 2 - Although not a Holy Day of Obligation, in remembrance of the souls of our departed loved ones a Memorial Mass will be in Church at 9:00 AM as well as our regular Saturday 5:00 PM Vigil Mass. Click the picture for more information.

Saint Paul HOPE Committee will host an Information Night on Funeral Planning the Catholic Way, for yourself or a Loved One. Join us October 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. We will have speakers on Funeral Liturgy of the Word & Music, Catholic Cemeteries, and Funeral Home Information. Click the picture for more information.

St. Paul Clinic - is a Catholic non-profit dedicated to providing health care to the impoverished people of Honduras. The clinic is funded by Saint Paul Catholic Church in Damascus Maryland. We encourage #GivingTuesday for Saint Paul Clinic in Honduras. We need help to provide for the twice a year medical mission brigades we take throughout the country side to provide medical, vision, and dental care at a cost of $1,500.00 per day for 6 days. We also provide volunteer opportunities for medical professionals to go to Honduras and lend their talents helping those in need. Click the picture for more information.

This 24 week Bible Study on The Story of How Christ Established His Kingdom will meet Saturday or Tuesday mornings or Monday evenings beginning the week of September 23, 2019.

Saint Paul will host the Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) Protecting God's Children for Adults Training on September 29 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM in the Parish Center. This is a one time mandatory child protection training for all ADW employees and volunteers who have significant contact with children. Pre-registration is required. Click the picture for more information.

Saint Paul Good As New Sale - Friday, Nov. 8 from 9 AM - 6 PM and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8 AM - 12 PM. We accept clean, usable clothing & household items from Sunday, Nov. 3 at noon until Thursday, Nov. 7 at noon. We also need paper grocery bags. No large furniture please. Do not leave items at the Rectory, Parish Center, Church or Norris Hall before the collection days, we do not have storage. Volunteers are needed. Click the picture for more information.

The 6th Annual Harvest of Hope and Healing Charity Benefit will be Saturday, November 9, 2019. It's in the Cards! Join us for an evening to remember at Saint Paul Parish Center. Cocktails at 6:00 PM, Gaming 7:30 - 10:30 PM with Games provided by Massino's Cassinos. NEW THIS YEAR: strolling magic by Peter Wood, Collector of the Impossible! Click the picture for more information.

Pornography is not victimless. In the last 30 years, pornography has become a major health crisis. It is linked to criminal behavior and attitudes, particularly against women and girls. It damages relationships, emotionally crippling those who are addicted. It is used as a tool to train young children and women for exploitation. Click the picture for more information.

Saint Paul Faith Education Classes for K-5 and Middle School begin the week of October 7, 2019. We have programs for children in Kindergarten through High School, including children with special needs. Click the picture for links to Register on-line and for answers to Frequently asked Questions.

Scammers are technology savvy and some have created fake email that appears to be from Pastors and/or Parishes requesting gift cards, money or personal information. There have been fake email messages that appear to be from Father Pierce but are not. Unfortunately there is no way to block these fake messages so please be vigilant, verify any suspicious email before opening a link or taking any action. Click the picture for more information.

Attention All Volunteers! Are you compliant with the Child Protection Policy? Do you have a volunteer application on file at St. Paul? Have you been to a live VIRTUS Safe Environment training session? Have you been fingerprinted (new as of July 2019)? If you can't answer yes to all of these questions, please contact Cindy Mengle, Saint Paul Child Protection Coordinator. Click the picture for more information.

Saint Paul Clinic in El Rosario, a small hamlet in the hill side of Tegucigalpa Honduras, provides daily health care by wonderful doctors, a dedicated dentist, and gives medication to all who are in need through the generous donations of Saint Paul Catholic Church and other supporting parishes. We typically provide opportunities to volunteer on mission trips to the clinic twice a year. Click the picture for more information.

You are invited to join us on Sunday, June 9, 2019 following the 11:00 AM Mass for the Annual Parish Picnic at Saint Paul. There will be a moonbounce, music, games, fun, food and fellowship! Click the picture for more information.

Saint Paul Good As New Sale is May 10 and 11. We accept clean, usable clothing & household items from Sunday, May 5 at noon until Thursday, May 9 at noon. We also need paper grocery bags. Please do not leave items at the Rectory, Parish Center, Church or Norris Hall before the collection days, we do not have storage. Volunteers are needed. Click the picture for more information.