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).

Want more information on Lent?
For Parish Resources Click here.
To view Saint Paul's Lenten Flyer Click here.
To view Bishop Baron's Daily Lenten Relfection on our Liturgy & Worship page Click here. 
Visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Click here.

Flower Donations are welcome during Lent and throughout the Easter season. Please use a Flower Envelope from the table in the Narthex and drop it in the donation basket. Your generosity is appreciated!  

On behalf of all our clergy, ministry leaders and staff, we pray for you and welcome you to join us.

Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Word Service at 6:30 AM
Mass at 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Lenten Soup Supper Fridays, February 16 through March 22 (except March 15)
Join us on Fridays 6:00-7:30 PM in the Parish Center for fellowship and a soup supper. If you are able to provide soup, serve, or help in other ways please contact Megan McFarland at [email protected].

Stations of the Cross Fridays, February 16 through March 22
Fridays 7:30-8:00 PM in Church.

Lenten Evening of Prayer with Mark Forrest Sunday, February 25 
Join us at 7:00 PM in church for an evening of spiritual reflection with Irish Tenor, Mark Forrest. The blessed sacrament will be exposed, and Mark Forrest will take you through an evening of music, prayer, reflection, and healing. All are welcome, no RSVP needed. For more information visit https://www.markforrest.com/ or contact the rectory at 301-253-2027. To view the flyer Click here.

The Light is On For You! Wednesdays March 1 through April 6
The doors of Saint Paul Church will be open from 5:45–6:45 PM and The Light is ON for you! Bring a family member or friend to stop in for quiet prayer or to rediscover our heavenly Father’s heart of mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Saint Paul also offers the opportunity for Reconciliation every Saturday from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. For other local Catholic Churches visit masstimes.org.

Palm Sunday, March 24
Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM in Church
Sunday Mass at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM in Church
Guide to celebrating Palm Sunday Click here.

During Holy Week, Catholics throughout the world participate in sacred liturgies remembering the death of Christ and celebrating His resurrection on Easter Sunday.

For "Your Guide to Holy Week"  Click here.

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Holy Thursday, March 28 
There will be no 9:00 AM Mass 
Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 PM in Church
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following Mass in the Parish Center
Guide to celebrating Holy Thursday Click here.

Good Friday, March 29 
There will be no 9:00 AM Mass
Living Stations of the Cross at 3:00 PM in Church
Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 7:30 PM in Church
Guide to celebrating Good Friday Click here.

Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil, March 30 
There will be no 3:30 PM Confession and no 5:00 PM Mass
Easter Vigil begins at 8:00 PM in Church
Guide to celebrating Holy Saturday Click here.

Easter Sunday, March 31
Mass at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM in 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, this year May 12. 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. This year the Easter Season is March 31 through May 19, 2024. All Liturgies will be in the Church.

Ascension Sunday, May 12
Saturday Mass at 5:00 PM
Sunday Mass 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM in Church

Pentecost Sunday, May 19
Saturday Mass at 5:00 PM
Sunday Mass 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM in Church

May the joy of the Risen Lord bless you and your family this Easter Season.