We are sending our communication email a little early this week to inform of a newly scheduled Mass Cardinal Gregory will celebrate with the Haitian Community on
Friday, August 27 at 7 pm. at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart Parish 3211 Sacred Heart Way, Washington, D.C.
All are welcome to attend to pray for the earthquake victims, their families and for the recovery efforts.
If you would like to make a donation for Haiti Relief, it is recommended to give to Catholic Relief Services (CRS). CRS already has a presence in Haiti and is currently on the ground with relief efforts. You can make a donation
HERE.
Your prayers and support make a difference and your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Pro-Life Rosary and Witness- Join fellow St. Mary's parishioners to pray for the protection of the unborn in front of Potomac Family Planning, 966 Hungerford Dr. on
Saturday, September 4, 10 am to 11 am. Email [email protected] for any questions.
which includes the introduction of our new Coordinator of Religious Education, Catherine Gallerizzo, or pick one up after Mass this weekend.
All teens are invited to
St. Mary’s Youth Group this
Tuesday,
August 31st, 6:00pm—8:00pm for Dinner, Bible Study, and Games! If any parent would like to help provide a meal for the teens, feel free to reach out to Fr. James at
[email protected].
Altar Serving at St. Mary's Sunday Masses is gearing up to resume. Any altar server who wish to return and any boy or girl who would like to be trained as an altar server, (entering the 5th grade in September 2021 or older), a parent is requested to contact Father James directly via email to [email protected].
Interested in learning more about the Faith? Parishioners of all ages are invited to join Fr. James Glasgow for a book discussion Sunday afternoons at 3:45pm beginning September 12th in the Parish Hall. We will be reading The Spark of Faith by the Papal Theologian, Fr. Wojciech Giertych, O.P. You can purchase it HERE. For more information, email Fr. James at [email protected].
CCD Classes will begin Sunday, September 12th, and registration is open for both new and returning students! Our religious education (CCD) classes will meet Sundays from 10:45 am -12:00 pm in the St. Mary's School building. Sacramental preparation classes are offered for First Eucharist + Reconciliation and Confirmation, with 2 years of classes required for each, beginning in 1st grade for First Eucharist, and 7th grade for Confirmation. Registration must be completedHERE before your child can join CCD classes. We look forward to sharing the Catholic Faith with your family this year!
A volunteer is still needed to serve as our high school Confirmation CCD teacher.If you or anyone you know is interested in assisting or learning more, please e-mail [email protected].
We look forward to seeing more parishioners return to our safe, and prayerful in-person Masses.
Confessions are Saturdays from 1:00-2:00 pm and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Or call the rectory office during business hours 9 am to 5 pm to request to make an appointment.