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

Due to limited seating requirements, please signup 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-mass10.

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 Masses are 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).
Adoration is First Wednesdays following the 9:00 AM Mass.

Our number one concern is the safety and health of all parishioners. We follow Archdiocese of Washington, state and county guidelines. To review a Question & Answer document on our safe return to church   Click here.

Interested in Serving at Mass? Contact Margie Apgar  at  mapgar@stpauldamascus.org.  Our regular minister scheduling will resume again at the appropriate time. Until then, volunteers are needed.

If you need to visit the Rectory please call and make an appointment (301-253-2027). This will ensure someone is available to assist you, and we can limit the number of visitors at one time. Parish staff will remain available to you remotely. 

The parish grounds, paved surfaces, Gospel of Life Garden, Marian grotto and Stations of the Cross prayer path are available for use.  Meetings and other events inside Saint Paul facilities remain cancelled at this time.

Please continue to follow all state and county guidelines, practice social distancing, use face coverings, and continue safe hygiene practices.  

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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Saint Paul Annual Parish Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020 -  Click here to view the report

Curious about Catholicism?  The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will have an information session Sunday, Septeber 27 from 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM in the Parish Center.  All are welcome!

Author Kevin Wells will speak at Saint Paul October 15 at 7:30 PM in church. To learn about his book,  The Priests We Need To Save The Church, and to learn more about Kevin Wells, visit  http://thepriestsweneed.com

All Saints Day (November 1) - All Souls Day and Memorial Mass (November 2) - All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation, Sunday, November 1 – Mass will be in Church at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. All Souls Day is Monday, November 2 - daily Mass will be at 9:00 AM and in remembrance of the souls of our departed loved ones, a Memorial Mass will be held in Church on November 2 at 7:30 PM.

Pastoral Care is available, 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. 

Religious Education 2020-2021 - Visit our Faith Education page for registration information for 2020-2021,   Click here.  Questions or concerns can be directed to Lisa Nueslein, Director of Religious Education at  lnueslein@stpauldamascus.org.

Donations Needed (Please drop off at church): 
Home Made Masks for parishioners and those working with Catholic Charities
Nonperishable Food items for Damascus Help
Crocheted Baby Hats and Shawls

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. 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 at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov and/or contact the police department.

The Parish Calendar has been temporarily removed from our website. All meetings and events inside our facilities remain cancelled. Please contact the leader of your specific group directly if you need guidance during this time. Saint Paul Bulletin will continue to be published on-line, printed copies are not available.

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.

For A Message to the Faithful on the Transition to Reopening from Archdiocese of Washington Archbishop Gregory  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.