We are pleased to welcome you to Saint Paul to celebrate Mass as a community!

To view the Archdiocese of Washington, Archdiocese of Baltimore, and the Dioceses of Arlington, Richmond, Wheeling-Charleston, and Wilmington joint statement on lifting the Dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation and reinstating that obligation beginning on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27, 2021 Click here. We welcome and encourage the Faithful to return to full in-person participation of the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith (cf. Code of Canon Law, canon 1246-1247 and Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2180). This obligation does not apply to those who are ill; those who have reason to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus, another serious or contagious illness; those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility; or those with serious underlying health conditions. One should consult his or her local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass (Canon 1245 and the Catechism of the Catholic Church n. 2181).

To view Father Filardi's letter on ADW COVID-19 guidelines effective May 28, 2021
Click here.

Weekend Mass is Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM in Church. 
Note: We no longer live-stream our Saturday 5:00 PM Mass.
Weekday Mass is at 9:00 AM in the Norris Chapel.
Confession is available every Saturday at 3:30 PM in Church.  
First Saturday Mass is at 9:00 AM (Rosary at 8:30 AM) in the Norris Chapel.
Adoration is First Wednesdays following the 9:00 AM Mass until 10:30 AM in the Norris Chapel. 

Rectory office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Parish staff remain available to you remotely. 

Pre-approved meetings may be held at the discretion of the group leader. Please contact your group leader directly for guidance and specific meeting dates. As always, before use of Saint Paul facilities, reservations must be confirmed.
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Pastoral Care - If you are in need of pastoral care please leave a message at 301-253-2027 and/or email pastoralcare@stpauldamascus.org. We encourage you to continue to check on elderly neighbors and family members, offer to drop off a meal, get groceries or necessities, or simply call to check in.

Prayer requests can be emailed to prayerrequest@stpauldamascus.org. 

Thank you for your continuous contribution to support Saint Paul. Vanco is our safe and secure way to give on-line Click here for on-line giving. Other options: mail your contribution to the parish office, drop it in the mail slot in the rectory door, or place it in the offertory basket at church. We also have Text to Give via Vanco, send a text to 885-907-4262 entering an amount in the message box. You will receive a reply with a link to complete your transaction. For a quick Text to Give reference guide Click here. Vanco can be used for a one time or repeat transaction.

Beware of Scams - Please continue to be vigilant, before taking any action verify suspicious mail, email, text, phone call, on-line request or person at your door. Scam victims can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and/or contact the police department.

Open to me the gates of holiness: I will enter and give thanks. This is the Lord's own gate where the just may enter. Psalm 118:20
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The Catholic Standard is available online Click here.

Archdiocese of Washington Information on COVID-19 Vaccines – The ADW Office of Life Issues created a FAQ webpage on COVID-19 vaccines. Visit https://adw.org/coronavirus/faq-on-covid-19-vaccine-development/.  For more information contact the Office of Life Issues at windelsk@adw.org.

Archdiocese of Washington Coronavirus Resources and Information  Click here.

Archdiocese of Washington website  Click here

Archdiocese of Washington on YouTube -  Click here

Archdiocese of Washington Sunday TV Mass - Visit www.adw.org/tvmass - Since 1952, the Archdiocese of Washington has produced a weekly televised Mass broadcast from the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for those members of our Catholic family who are unable to be physically present with a local worshiping community for the Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy.