Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Friday, September 14 at 7:30pm we will gather in Church for an evening of prayer and adoration asking God for faith in a time of distress and pain. We invite you to join in prayer and give the Lord our own voices as a community of faith. We want to ask God to heal hearts wounded and even crushed by recent events. By His Holy Cross He has redeemed the world! Click the picture for more information.

If you have not yet registered your child for a Saint Paul Faith Education program for 2018-2019 please do so as soon as possible. Classes begin the week of September 24, 2018. We have programs for children in Kindergarten through High School, including children with special needs. Click the picture for links to the Registration Form and Frequently asked Questions.

New Adult Bible Study - The Mystery of God: Who God is and Why He Matters will begin mid October. Sign up for sessions either Saturday mornings, Monday evenings or Tuesday mornings. For more information and for a link to register click the picture.

The 5th Annual Harvest of Hope and Healing Charity Benefit will be November 10, 2018. Tickets are available online for an evening of Casino Games. PLUS - Participate in a Ledo Pizza Fundraiser (Damascus location). All day October 8 Ledo will donate 20% of your order for our clinic. All proceeds to benefit Saint Paul Honduras Clinic. Want to be part of the event planning? Can you donate silent auction basket items? Know of a business, group of friends, or can you be a sponsor? Click the picture for more information and a link to get your tickets.

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wednesday August 15 is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses at Saint Paul will be at 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM in the Church. You are invited to join us for a special celebration following the 7:30 PM Mass. Click the picture for more information.

There are many ways to share your time and talents with our parish: liturgical ministry, social concerns, music, faith education, office assistance or handle odd jobs. Call us at 301-253-2027 to discuss the opportunities! We appreciate your help! 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.

Saint Paul Vacation Bible School is June 25-29, 2018. Make a splash at VBS! Discover God's Promise on Life's Wild Ride. Adult and teen volunteers make Vacation Bible School successful. Each family is asked to participate in some capacity. God-given creative talents wanted!

Maryland voters will head to the polls this month and in the fall to elect a governor, one United States Senator, eight U.S. Representatives, and 188 members of the Maryland General Assembly, among others. Click the photo to view information from the Maryland Catholic Conference.

Saint Paul Good As New Sale - Friday, May 11 from 9am-6pm & Saturday, May 12 from 8am-12pm. We accept clean, usable clothing & household items from Sunday, May 6 at noon until Thursday, May 10 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. No large furniture please. Volunteers are needed. Click the picture for more info.

St. Paul Knights of Columbus Council celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018. Click the picture for more information about our council and their many activities.

On behalf of our deacons, ministry leaders and staff, we pray for you and invite you to join us for a blessed and joyful Easter celebration. Sincerely yours in Christ, Rev. Joseph Pierce, Pastor - To view our schedule for Holy Week and Easter click on the picture.

Begin your Lenten journey at Saint Paul. For our Lenten schedule and resource information click on the picture.

Life in the Spirit is a seven week Adult Faith Program consisting of inspirational talks, small group discussions, praise & worship, and fellowship. It is designed to help people realize and experience the power of the Holy Spirit that is available for every aspect of our lives. Join us and experience the love, joy, and power that God always intended us to have through the Holy Spirit. Click the picture for more info and to register.

Saint Paul will celebrate World Day of the Sick with a Healing Mass at 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 11. All are invited, especially those who are physically/emotionally ill and those who care/comfort the sick. Father Pierce will administer the Sacrament of The Anointing of the Sick. Click the picture for more information.

Our senior and shut-in neighbors could use your help over the winter. Offer to bring their newspaper in or their mail. Check on them if you hear of an impending winter storm - ask if they have their medicine and basic necessities. Find out who shovels their walk and driveway, and if no one, offer to shovel or suggest someone. Let's keep our seniors and shut-ins safe.

Our Christmas Pageant is Friday, December 15 at 7:30 PM. Saint Paul Christmas Mass schedule: Sunday December 24, Fourth Sunday of Advent Masses celebrated 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM and Christmas Eve Masses celebrated 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Christmas Day Mass celebrated 11:00 AM only. On behalf of Saint Paul clergy and staff, we ask for God's blessing for you in this sacred season. Click the picture for more information.

The Feast Of The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is December 8, which is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be held at 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM - all the the Church. A dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will be held in the Parish Center from 6:00-7:30 PM. For more information click the picture.

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.

Join our Damascus community of faith for an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday November 21 at 7:00 PM at Congregation Or Chadash. Thanksgiving Day Mass will be celebrated at Saint Paul Church on Thursday November 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM. All are welcome to come and give Thanks to God. Click the picture for more information.