On behalf of all of our clergy, ministry leaders and staff, we pray for you and welcome you to join us for worship.
Ash Wednesday, February 22 Word Service at 6:30 AM (Norris Chapel) Mass at 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM (Church)
Lent is the liturgical season of forty days which begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with the celebration of the Paschal Mystery (Easter Triduum). Lent is the primary penitential season in the Church's liturgical year, reflecting the forty days Jesus spent in the desert in fasting and prayer (Catechism nos. 540, 1095, 1438). Visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website for more information, Click here.
Open Prayer During Lent The Church will remain open on weekdays for prayer after daily Mass until 5:00 PM, on Wednesdays until 7:30 PM. Please keep our parish in your prayers this Lent. Knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7
Lenten Soup Suppers February 24 through March 31 Fridays 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Join us in the Parish Center for guest speakers, fellowship and soup suppers during Lent. To provide or serve soup, or to help in other ways, please contact the rectory at 301-253-2027 or email [email protected]. For the Soup Suppers Flyer Click Here. For the Guest Speakers Click Here.
Stations of the Cross, February 24 through March 31 Fridays 7:30-8:00 PM (Church)
The Light is On For You Confession, March 1 through April 5 Confession will be available in the Church on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM. Confession is also available every Saturday at 3:30 PM. For other local Catholic Churches visit masstimes.org.
Palm Sunday, April 2 Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM (Church) Sunday Mass at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM (Church) Guide to celebrating Palm SundayClick here.
During Holy Week, Catholics throughout the world participate in sacred liturgies remembering the death of Christ and celebrating His resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Holy Thursday, April 6 There will be no 9:00 AM Mass Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 PM (Church) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following Mass until 10:30 PM (Parish Center) Guide to celebrating Holy Thursday Click here.
Good Friday, April 7 Cancelled - Morning Prayer/Confession There will be no 9:00 AM Mass Open Prayer 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Norris Chapel) Living Stations Celebration at 3:00 PM (Church) Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 7:30 PM (Church) Guide to celebrating Good Friday Click here.
Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil, April 8 Cancelled - Morning Prayer/Confession There will be no 3:30 PM Confession and no 5:00 PM Mass Easter Vigil begins at 8:00 PM (note time change) (Church) Guide to celebrating Holy Saturday Click here.
Easter Sunday, April 9 Mass at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM (note only two Masses and time change) (Church) Guide to celebrating Easter Sunday Click here.
On entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, “Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him. -- Mark 16:5&6
The Easter season celebrates Christ’s resurrection from the dead, his victory over death. Christ’s Ascension into heaven is celebrated on the 7th Sunday after Easter. Also referred to as Eastertide, the Easter season is the period of 50 days, spanning from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday, where Jesus sends the Holy Spirit upon the apostles to spread the Gospel to all nations.
May the joy of the Risen Lord bless you and your family this Easter Season.
Pentecost Sunday, May 28 Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM (Church) Sunday Mass 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM (Church)