There will only be one Mass celebrated tomorrow. It will be held inside the Church at 10:00 am due to expected inclement weather.

In consultation with the approval of the Parish Advisory and Financial Councils, Sunday Mass times will change. Please take note of the time change which will take effect beginning next month October 2022. Beginning October 1, 2022, New Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: Confession 4:00-4:45 pm Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Mass 8:30 and 10:30 am only. Thank you for your kind consideration. If you have any concerns or doubts, please call the rectory office at 301-743-5770 to discuss. Weekday Mass Schedule remains the same: Mon., Tue., Thur., and Friday - 7:30 am

It's that time of year again. Our Annual Parish Feast Day of the Blessed Virgin Mary and 113th Parish Anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Please click the icon to the left to print the sign-up form and drop it off at the Church or call the Rectory to join in on all the fun! See you there!

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The youth of our Neocatechumenal Way Communities in the Washington DC – Maryland – Virginia area invite you to their performance of the play “The Burial of Thebes” by Seamus Heaney. This is a fundraising event to help them raise funds for their pilgrimage to the holy land this July. They will be selling food and other items as well. Location: Catholic University of America Ward Recital Hall 348 University Drive # NE, Washington, DC 20064 Dates: June 10 and 16; beginning at 7pm. Price: $25 or $30 at the door. Tickets may be reserved and purchased via the QR code and Venmo Or to pay cash or make donations contact Diana Medel at 520-990-1420 or visit rectory office at St. Mary Star of the Sea rectory office M – F 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Thank you for supporting our youth!

Market Day at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church Hall Date: June 11, 2022; 9 am to 3 pm Address: 29 Mattingly Ave., Indian Head, MD 20640 Browse and buy anything from antiques, collectibles, and housewares. You can sell your crafts, or those items laying around you’ve been meaning to get rid of. We will also be selling breakfast sandwiches and lunch. To reserve your vending space inside for $25 or outside for $15; contact Helen Boone at 301-743-3336 or 301-743-5770

Join us each Sunday for 5 weeks starting April 24th at 4 pm on the Village Green in Indian Head. Click on the icon to view the flyer in Bulletin Inserts.

Join us this Friday, April 1st, from 4 to 6 pm, in the Church Hall for a Fish Fry. Whiting fish, green beans, potato salad, hush puppies, apple sauce, cookies, and iced tea. Donations accepted.

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Do you want to crush the head of the serpent and abortion? This is a spiritual battle. Spiritual battles need spiritual weapons. We need a crusade. The Head of the Crusade is Mary. We do not have to re-invent the wheel, Heaven has already provided the weapons to end abortion. These are the 2 pillars that St John Bosco told us about: The Most Holy Eucharist and The Blessed Virgin Mary. Sign up and become a crusader for Mary. Join the first step and receive Holy Communion for the intentions of the Crusade. Click on Mary to go to the website.

JOIN US IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022 MASS AT 7:30 A.M.

Formed.org is a Catholic online teaching site. Discover thousands of books, audio talks, movies, documentaries and studies... there is something for every member of the family to help them to grow closer to Christ and His Church. Click on the Formed icon to the left to sign up.Go to Formed.org Select "Sign Up" Select "I Belong to a Parish or Organization" (Third Option) Create a New Account – Find Star of the Sea via zip code 20640 Select “St Mary’s Piscataway (20735) and Star of the Sea (20640) “

A free healing retreat for survivors of abuse will be held from Feb 18-20, 2022. Please register by contacting Deborah McDonald at mcdonaldd@adw.org or call 301-853-4466. The Way is a free, 3-day guided meditation and prayer program. It is an opportunity for healing and prayer and for survivors to reflect on God's plan for their lives.

Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus (JFK Council #5482) in support of the Forestville Pregnancy Center. Please pick up a baby bottle and fill it with any loose change. Something as simple as your pocket change can save a life and win a soul! All bottles should be returned to the church by the weekend of Feb 5th & 6th. Thank you for your support!

Friday, Jan. 21 shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and penance for the violations to the dignity of the human person committed through the acts of abortion.

Each Family is invited to make a Christmas STAR. Be creative, it will decorate the parish hall. Project Requirements: Size 24 inches point to point (no larger). Use Weatherproof Material Family Creativity Due by December 17 (drop off Thursdays between 4:00 – 6:00 pm or at rectory Mon.- Fri. 8:00 am – 1:00 pm) Stars will be displayed at the Hall Entrance Prizes will be awarded Any questions contact Janet Lacey at (301) 751-3360 or Email: staroftheseareligion@gmail.com

On the Candlelight Tour, you'll step back in time to the Christmas season in the 1800s and discover Elizabeth Ann Seton’s inspirational story from those who knew her best. Students are excited to recite poetry, sing Christmas songs, and play instruments such as the dulcimer. The Door to Bethlehem is the Seton Shrine's Christmas faith drama! You’ll join Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem as they search for shelter. A guide will lead the tour to various locations on the grounds of the Seton Shrine. Click here to view the full flyer.

The Archdiocese is looking for Art for their upcoming Youth Rally and Mass for Life in January. Submit your art by email to prolife@adw.org by midnight on January 1, 2022. There are 3 categories, Protest, Visual, and Video. Click to view the flyer or view it in our Bulletin Insert section. Good luck! They welcome submissions from any youth ages 13-18 in the United States. For more information, contact prolife@adw.org or visit youthrallyandmassforlife.org