We are pleased to welcome you to Saint Paul to celebrate Mass as a community! All Masses, Confession and Adoration will be in our main Church. The dispensation issued by Cardinal Gregory from the obligation to attend Mass during this time remains in effect for those unable to be present. 

Due to limited seating requirements, signup is required to attend a weekend Mass in Church (Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM), click this link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549ACA828A3FB6-mass12. 
Effective 1/16/21 the Sunday 5:00 PM Mass is suspended until further notice.

We also have a signup link for those able to volunteer to Usher for weekend Masses, click this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aaaac2b0-stpauls.
Our regular minister scheduling will resume again at the appropriate time. 

Friday, January 29 is the March for Life, Saint Paul will have Adoration in Church after 9:00 AM Mass until 5:00 PM. 

Mass will be live-streamed at 5:00 PM on Saturdays on our St. Paul Liturgy Facebook page. You don't need a Facebook account, you can view from our home page and replay any time.

Weekday Mass is at 9:00 AM, no signup needed.
Confession is available Saturdays at 3:30 PM.  
First Saturday Mass is at 9:00 AM (Rosary at 8:30 AM), no signup needed.
Adoration is First Wednesdays following the 9:00 AM Mass until 10:30 AM. 

Ministry/Social Concerns Coordinator - Volunteers Needed: Saint Paul is looking for volunteers to help with Ministry/Social Concerns Coordinator duties. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Megan McFarland at 301-253-2027 ext. 101 or email mmcfarland@stpauldamascus.org.

NEW RECTORY OFFICE HOURS – Monday thru Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. If you need to visit the Rectory call first and make an appointment so we can ensure someone is available to assist you.  We will limit the number of people in the office at one time and require a face covering.  Parish staff will remain available to you remotely. 

Pre-approved meetings may be held at the discretion of the group leader. All ADW and State/County guidelines must be followed. Please contact your group leader directly for guidance and specific meeting dates. As always, before use of Saint Paul facilities, reservations must be confirmed.

Please continue to follow all ADW and State/County guidelines, practice social distancing, use face coverings, and continue safe hygiene practices.  Our number one concern is the safety and health of all parishioners. 
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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 as they may feel particularly isolated at this time.

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

Please continue to support Saint Paul with your regular contribution. 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. As always, thank you!

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 (ADW) Resources:

ADW On-line Masses and Prayers -  Click here

ADW Coronavirus Dispensation and Prayers -  Click here

ADW Coronavirus Resources and Information  Click here.

ADW website  Click here

ADW on YouTube -  Click here

ADW 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.