The Ladies of Charity is collecting school supplies for St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy in Washington, DC. See the flyer for needed items. A drop off bin for donations will be in the vestibule of the church from February 22, 2023 to April 22, 2023 . If you would like to make a monetary donation, please contact Regina Barrett, Ladies of Charity President at 301-221-2546.
Thanking you in advance for any and all donations.
The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary is hosting a retreat on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Mass will be at 4:30 pm. Rev. Monsignor Raymond East will be the facilitator. Flyer includes additional details.
Here is a printable version of the March 2023 calendar.
The 2023 Annual Appeal for the Archdiocdese of Washington is a way to support critical services and ministries larger than any particular parish or agency in an effective and meaningful way. We have been asked prayerfully to consider making a gift to the 2023 Annual Appeal. Please vist give.adw.org to make your gift. Visit appeal.adw.org to learn more about how the Annual Appeal benefits our parish and serves people in need throughout the archdiocese. All gifts are credited towards our parish goal. Thank you in advance for your generous donations.
Daily Mass at 8:30 am Monday through Saturday followed by Rosary and Benediction (in the church).
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Monday through Friday after the 8:30 am Mass.
Stations of the Cross are Fridays during Lent at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm.
Fasting and Abstinence during Lent
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinence which means a limit of one full meal and two small meals not eaqual to the larger meal on these days for all between the ages of 18 and 59. Meat is not to be consumed on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent for those age 14 and older.
Weekdays of Lent there is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended.
Confessions are heard 1/2 hour before the Masses on the weekends, and every Wednesday of Lent from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
If you or someone you know is unable to attend Mass and would like a visit from an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please contact the Parish Office at 301-735-5532 or [email protected]
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