Please remember that when snowfall is expected, regularly scheduled Masses and confessions will always take place. In the event of a snow emergency, Church law excuses Catholics from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass due to a grave cause; such as unsafe travel due to severe weather conditions. Please use common sense in inclement weather and in conditions not ideal for driving or walking, which may include making the prudent judgment to stay safe at home. Those who cannot safely attend Mass in-person are encouraged to pray with our pre-recorded Mass, which you can find
HERE.
As recommended by the Archdiocese of Washington to all parishes, please find a mid term St. Mary's Parish Financial Report condition report as we complete the first six months of the fiscal year. You can view the one page report
HERE.
"Every man who wants to serve the Lord finds themselves at war with Satan. He detests what a good Catholic man stands for." Okay, then . . . Let's get ready to RUMBLE! Men of the parish are invited to join Fr. Fields for our
Into the Breach gathering tomorrow
Saturday, January 30, at 7:30 AM to discuss spiritual warfare. First-timers and friends are always welcome. Join us with the Zoom meeting link,
HERE and password 20852.
Pro-life Rosary and Witness, Saturday, January 30th, 10-10:30 am, 966 Hungerford Dr., Rockville -In honor of the usually scheduled March for Life and the National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, we'll be praying the rosary together in front of Potomac Family Planning, an abortion provider. All parish families are welcome to join us in prayer for the protection of unborn children. We will meet on the sidewalk of Hungerford Dr. at the north end of the development.
The Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord this Tuesday, February 2. The Blessing of Candles will be celebrated at the beginning of the 7 AM and 12:10 PM Masses. You are invited to bring candles with you to Mass that day to have them blessed for personal and family use.
This
Wednesday, February 3, we will offer the
Blessing of Throats during the 7 AM and 12:10 PM Masses; in memory of St. Blaise. For pastoral reasons due to the pandemic, the priest will give the blessing to all by extending his hands over the people while saying the blessing.
Confirmation Family Meeting, Thursday, February 4th, 7-8 pm, Online by Zoom- All 2021 Confirmation candidates are asked to join us with their parents and sponsors for a discussion on Confirmation and living our Catholic Faith! We will discuss ways to share the Faith with your family and sponsor before and after Confirmation, as well as final details before Confirmation this May. Please join us online at
zoom.us/j/84901835398 with the password, 20852.
St. Mary's School is just a few days away from their largest fundraiser of the year. More than ever, St. Mary's School would be most grateful for parishioner and community support. We are dedicated to educate the children of St. Mary's School within the framework of the Gospels. Would you be inclined to purchase raffle tickets for cash prizes? Or perhaps become a "Friend of the School" for a donation as little as a $100? Scan the QR code from your phone in the image above or click
HERE.
And mark your calendars to join in for fabulous and unique auction items February 3-6, 2021, virtually,
HERE.
Youth Group Ice Skating at Rockville Town Square, Sunday, February 7th, 1:30-3:30 pm, Pick-up and drop-off outside of St. Mary's Parish Hall- All teens are invited for a community trip to Rockville Town Square for ice skating!
All parents will need toreserve the hour of ice skating from 2-3 pmat
www.rockvilleiceskating.com and return
this permission form to
[email protected] by February 1st for their teen to join. Face coverings will be required for all participants.
The next
Parish Rosary, (virtually) is
Sunday, February 14 at 12:30 pm. Join us in prayer to Our Blessed Mother,
HERE.
If you've missed it,
2021 calendars are available for pickup in the Main Church. Ask the ushers for one or more as you come into Mass. The parish office also has a calendar supply. Contact the office during business hours to arrange a pick up.