This week, we opened up registration for attendance at our Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses. It's been just over 48 hours and about half of the available slots have been reserved. We expect more demand from parishioners and visitors to attend as more folks receive their vaccinations. Our Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, and Good Friday liturgies are NOT requiring reservations. We suggest you to arrive 15 minutes early when the doors open to get a seat. It will give you more time to prepare your hearts for the upcoming liturgy. The full Holy Week Schedule and Easter reservations are available on the front page of our website
HERE.
Today, the latest Montgomery County Public Health Order goes into effect; which raises the capacity limits for houses of worship. At St. Mary's, we may now welcome 240 people at each Mass. Fr. Fields cut a video highlighting our parish's continuing efforts to ensure smooth and orderly public celebrations of Mass as we joyfully welcome back more parishioners. You may view the video
HERE.
Virtual Showing of Seussical Jr. performed by the school Drama Club
All parishioners are invited to join us online tonight,Friday March 26starting at 6:45 PM for a free showing of the 2019 school Drama Club performance of Seussical Jr.! The performance will be streamed on the St. Mary's School Alumni Association YouTube Channel HERE. Take a magical trip to Who and the Jungle of Nool and discover the Thinks You Can Think with this uplifting and fun performance. The performance features students from the Classes of 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The performance starts at 7 PM and runs for about 77 minutes. Closed Captioning is available. For additional information, visit the Facebook event HERE. (can be viewed without a Facebook Account).
Friday Night Dinner 10% off! - Support a St. Mary's Parishioner and Alumni Family Owned Business
On the day of the
Seussical Jr. virtual watch party,
March 26, Armand's Pizzeria & Grille 190 Halpine Rd. Rockville, MD will give us a 10% discount on orders (mention St. Mary's) to celebrate the virtual watch party! You can place an order regardless of whether you watch the play that night. Place an order for a tasty dinner, get a discount, and support a St. Mary's Parishioner and Alumni family owned business! The Co-Owner of Armand's is Jim Hrozencik P'10, P'16. You can use the discount on dine-in, carryout, or delivery (within their delivery radius)! Mention St. Mary's when you place the order to get the discount! Call them at 301-231-5000 and visit their web site
https://www.armandspizza.com/ to view the menu.
The Knights of Columbus Council 2323 will host the annual Lenten fish dinnertonight,Friday March 26 from 5-8 p.m. Due to Covid-19 the dinner will be carryout only from Father Cuddy Hall 11701 Overhill Rd. Derwood, MD 20855. The dinner consists of fried fish, and 2 sides (mac & cheese and coleslaw). Cost is $10.00/person. Payment at the door via cash, check or credit card. All proceeds will go to St. Martin's Food Pantry.
Into the Breach-Jesus Christ is the answer to the biggest questions: What is Love? What is Life? Evangelization is your opportunity to share God's invitation to the divine life with those you love. Men of the parish are invited to join Fr. Fields for our next
Into the Breach gathering on
Saturday, March 27, at 7:30 AM. First-timers and friends are always welcome. Join us with the Zoom meeting link,
HERE. and password 20852.
There are 5 remaining opportunities to make a
Confession this Lent and Holy Week. To keep the all-but-guaranteed long line moving, please examine your conscience before coming to St. Mary's and be ready to make a concise confession.
* Saturday, March 27 (1-2 PM) : 2 Priests Available
* Wednesday, March 31 (5-6 PM) : 2 Priests Available
* Thursday, April 1 (4-5 PM) : 3 Priests Available
* Friday, April 2 (4-5 PM) : 3 Priests Available
* Saturday, April 3 (3:30-5 PM) : 3 Priests Available
Palm Sunday Family Online Reflection, Sunday, March 28th, 9:30-10:30 am:All CCD and parish families are invited to join us to celebrate Palm Sunday together through some online activities! We will meet by video call
HEREwith the password, 20852. Please RSVP to
[email protected] to receive instructions for necessary materials. If your family is able to go to Mass, you are encouraged to go to the 7:30 or 11:30 am Mass before or after attending this activity.
The next
Parish Rosary, (virtually) is
thisSunday, March 28, at 12:30 pm. Join us in prayer to Our Blessed Mother,
HERE.
Online Youth Group Palm Sunday Reflection, Sunday, March 28th, 7-8:15 pm-All high school teens are invited to join the youth group as we celebrate Palm Sunday together! We will reflect on Palm Sunday and Holy Week through prayer, discussion, and crafts. Teens can join at the meeting link,
HERE, with the password, 20852.
We invite all households to pray The Way of the Cross this last week of Lent. A plenary indulgence may be earned on any day when the faithful call to mind the memory of the Passion and Death of our Lord with the Stations. You may pray the Stations anytime
HERE.
This
Holy Thursday, April 1, Fr. Fields will celebrate a virtual
Eucharistic Holy Hour for all households to keep watch with Our Lord.
The live-stream will begin at 9 PM on Facebook Live
This
Good Friday, April 2, Msgr. Amey will lead the parish in virtual Stations of the Cross so that as many households as possible may participate.
The live-stream will begin at 12 PM onFacebook Live HERE.
Adult Confirmation Classes-Are you or do you know a Catholic adult who has never been confirmed? We invite you to join us for a six-week class that will prepare you to receive your Confirmation on Pentecost this May 23rd! The classes will be held weekly starting Monday, April 5th, 7-8pm, either through Zoom video calls or outdoor meetings., to be scheduled at a date and format based on participant availability. To join or ask any questions, please contact Minister of Religious Education, Thomas Patchan, at [email protected] or 301-762-8750.