Happy Independence Day weekend! An opportunity to give thanks and offer prayers for our representatives in the federal, state and local . May they be honor the offices they hold with integrity, charity, and responsibility.
We hope you have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
The Parish office will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Our one and only Mass on Monday will be celebrated at 9:00 am in the Main Church.
You can also pick up a printed copy after the dismissal of Mass.
Pro-life Rosary and Witness, Saturday, July 3rd and every 1st Saturday, 10-11 am, 966 Hungerford Dr. Rockville - All parish families are welcome to join us this Saturday in front of Rockville's nearest abortuary for our monthly ministry of praying for an end to abortion! We will meet at 10 am on the sidewalk of Hungerford Dr. at the north end of the development, near the sign for "Jackson Place". Some parishioners will go to 9 am Mass at St. Mary's first, walking 30 minutes to Jackson Place for our community's witness to the dignity of human life. Please e-mail
[email protected] with any questions.
Father Fields Farewell-As announced, Father Kevin Fields will be transferring to our neighboring parish, St. Elizabeth’s on Montrose Road, next week. Please plan on attending his last Mass at St, Mary's on Sunday, July 4 at 11:30 am. There will be an opportunity to offer well wishes to Father Fields in the Parish Hall following the Mass. Light refreshments will be provided.
CCD Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2021-2022 School Year! St. Mary's will be offering in-person religious education classes again for children from Kindergarten through High School! Classes will meet on Sundays from 10:45 am - 12:00 pm beginning on Sunday, September 12th. Registration must be completed before your child can join CCD classes. Please visit HERE to register your child by July 16th for our early-bird tuition rate. NEW! online payments are accepted this academic year, HERE. We look forward to growing in our Catholic Faith with your family this year!
Interested in Sharing the Catholic Faith?St. Mary's is searching for a few new CCD teachers for next school year and could use the help of faithful Catholics like you! Adult and teen volunteers are needed to lead our Sunday morning classes for children from Kindergarten through High School. Training and resources will be provided for all volunteers throughout the year. Please contact Thomas Patchan to volunteer or ask any questions about this exciting opportunity at [email protected] or 301-762-8750. Please help us share the gift of our Catholic Faith with our children!
"Do not be afraid of the radicalness of God's demands. If He asks much of you it is because He knows you can give much."
- St. John Paul the Great
Baltimore Road Improvements-The City of Rockville has announced road improvement work that will effect accessing St. Mary's Cemetery on Baltimore Road. Visitors to St. Mary's Cemetery can be accessed from the west and south (from Veirs Mill Rd. and Edmonston Dr.) Water drainage improvements are expected to last until October 2021. For more details visit HERE. or HERE.
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The use of masks while gathered indoors is not required for fully vaccinated individuals and is recommended for non-vaccinated individuals.
Our Lady's Chapel is open for private prayer during the work week : Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. Note: the Chapel will be closed Monday, July due to the Independence Day holiday.
The current Mass and Confession schedule remains in place. All Daily Masses will continue to be celebrated in the Main Church for the
time being.
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.