We are now in Ordinary Time in the Liturgical year, which is far from ordinary. The scriptures we encounter each week are to give us God teachings through Jesus’ ministering to his Apostles. In Sunday’s Gospel of Mark, we hear of two miracles: the woman with the hemorrhages, and the healing of the synagogue official’s daughter. Both are examples of great faith through personal suffering. May you receive God’s grace of faith as you face the challenges and struggles in our daily lives.
The weekly bulletin has returned in print form! Pick one up as you exit the church following the dismissal of Mass. The online version is available
HERE.
The Second Collection this Sunday is the Peter's Pence collection for works of mercy around the world as recommended by Our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Thank you for your generosity.
Parish Online Rosary Prayer, Sunday, June 27th, 12:30 pm: Our next and final online rosary prayer will be Sunday, June 27th. To join us in prayer to our Blessed Mother, please follow the meeting link,
HERE and password, 20852, or call in by phone at 1-301-715-8592 and enter the meeting ID, 815 1590 4769, and password when prompted. We look forward to praying the Rosary together as a community!
Our next youth group will be our Sports Night on Tuesday, June 29th, from 6-8 pm in the St. Mary's Parking lot. All rising high school students are encouraged to wear gear for their favorite sports team and join us for dinner, games, and discussion as a youth group! Please RSVP to [email protected] so we can provide enough food for all participants.
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 in Rockville, in early July. 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. 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 access 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. and 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.
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.