The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary-This year, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a holy day but NOT a holy day of obligation in the U.S. We will celebrate the Assumption with one Mass on Saturday, August 15, at 9AM in the Main Church. The 5 PM Mass on Saturday, August 15, will be the Vigil Mass for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
We say goodbye to our summer seminarian, Vincent Vu. Vincent leaves St. Mary’s this weekend to return to his formation at Theological College at The Catholic University of America. Vincent participated in serving Masses, monitored confession lines, mentored RCIA candidates, facilitated parish Zoom rosaries and online retreats. Vincent was industrious on the property by planting flowers and a vegetable garden. Vincent, St. Mary’s will keep you in our prayers as you continue to discern your vocation.
The Bulletin,
continues to be online, can be found HERE.
Confessionswill be offered Saturday, August 8, 1 pm (2 priests) and Wednesday, August 12, 5 pm (1 priest).
CCD Volunteers Needed: St. Mary's Religious Education Program needs a few new CCD teachers and volunteers for the 2020-21 school year, especially for a Kindergarten teacher! Adult and teen volunteers are needed for both classroom and non-classroom roles to assist with social distancing procedures. Training will be provided and all that is necessary to volunteer is a strong Catholic faith, and a desire to share it with the children of our parish! Please contact Thomas Patchan to volunteer or ask any questions about this exciting opportunity at [email protected] or 301-762-8750.
"Evangelization is the mission of the Church, not just of a few, but my, your, our mission." - Pope Francis
CCD Registration for 2020-2021 Now Open: Registration for classes for St. Mary's religious education program for children from Kindergarten - High School is now open for the 2020-2021 school year! We will have social distancing procedures in place and need your input whether you would enroll your kids for their learning from home or in the school building, so please register no later than August 21st. Registration forms have been mailed to last year's CCD families, and are also available HERE. You may also register by email at[email protected].