Parish Breakfast returns this Sunday, January 29th in the Parish Hall following the 7:30 am and 9:30 am Masses. Event Link.
If you have a child in preschool through 8th grade, consider our parish school. Learn more about St. Mary's School at our Open House on Sunday, January 29th from 1 to 3 pm. At St. Mary's, faith, knowledge, and service come together to form young men and women who are disciples of Christ and successful students ready for the challenges of high school and beyond. Event Link.
Support St. Mary's School Raffle and Gala. Click HERE.
The Rescue Project, developed by nationally known Fr. John Riccardo, seeks to proclaim the Gospel in compelling presentations over nine weeks in a small group format. Hear the Gospel in a new way. Meetings will be Wednesdays, January 25 through April 5, from 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm. Free. No RSVP needed. Event Link.
In the Christmas season, we welcomed back the Gloria to the Sunday Mass. This prayer of praise begins by echoing the angels who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in the fields. The angels said,
"Gloria to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests! (Luke 2: 8-14).
We sing the "Gloria" all year, except during Advent and Lent. Fr. James explains more about this prayer in his youtube series HERE.
Please visit the alumni page of St. Mary's School and consider giving us your contact information. We'd love to share the great things that are happening at St. Mary's, and we hope to continue to be part of your life, too.
Contact the Faith Formation office, 301-762-8750.
Fr. James will conduct altar server training sessions for students in grades 5-12 Wednesday, February 8 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Main Church. |
Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.
The Vatican News Service shared a prayer, HERE, for the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who passed away on December 31, 2021. We mourn his passing and give thanks for his life and witness.
The Unitied States Conference of Catholic Bishops' novena for Pope Emeritus Benedict is HERE.
Requiem Mass at St. Peter's in Rome: Video Recording
Encyclicals by Pope Benedict: God is Love Saved in Hope Charity in Truth
We invite you to try FORMED.ORG, a Catholic site offering Bible study programs, expert talks, full-length movies, and children's cartoons. St. Mary's has purchased a subscription. To create your FREE account, go to the sign-up page and find our parish name "St Mary" (no s). Searching for Rockville is easiest.