Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. SUNDAY, JANUARY 05, 2019 after 9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses In The Church Hall

Dec. 1, Participate in the 11 am Family Mass and Advent project following the Mass. Dec. 5, CCD classes meet 5:30-6:45 pm. Dec. 12, CCD Penance 5:30-6:45 pm. Dec. 15, Christmas caroling at Restore Health Rehab Center at 2 pm. Dec. 19, Christmas caroling 5:30 -6:30 on Mattingly Avenue. Dec. 26, No CCD

All are invited to join in the Annual Parish Christmas Caroling down Mattingly Avenue. Thursday, December 19th from 5:30 to 6:45.

Sunday, December 1st, join us in prayer for our families at our 11:00 am Mass. All are welcome and encouraged to join our parish community in the church hall for a parish social and family activities immediately following the mass.

Sunday December 1st, after the 9 and 11 am Mass, join Fr. Brian and the Gospel Choir in welcoming all parishioners and their guests in Fellowship and Thanksgiving for ALL the Lord's Gifts and Blessings! Don't miss it!

Join Fr. Brian A. Coelho for a 10-Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. For more information click the Nativity Pilgrimage icon on the left. Also, please watch the YouTube video below showing the sites you'll be visiting.

Nov. 1- All Saints Day: 7:30 am, Noon, 7 pm. Nov. 2- All Soul's Day: 10 am, 5 pm. Thanksgiving- 10 am. Dec. 9- The Immaculate Conception: 7:30 am, 7 pm. Dec. 24 Vigil: 5 pm., Midnight Dec. 25 Christmas: 12:00 am, 10 am. Dec. 31- 7 pm. Jan. 1- New Year's Day: 10 am.

Lunch includes: Adult lunch- $7 Pulled pork sandwiches, homemade potato salad, coleslaw and a beverage. Children (5-11)- $4 Hotdog, applesauce, jello with fruit and a beverage. Children under 5 eat free! Desserts $1. Carry out will be available after the 7:30 and 9 am Masses. Events include 50/50 (tickets on sale now), White Elephant sale, and Chinese Auction. Come and enjoy a nice Fall gathering with our church community.

Gosnell, is the shocking true story of the investigation and trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell, an abortionist- his 30 year killing spree and the political and media establishment that tried to cover it up. Based on the NY Times Bestseller- Gosnell: The Untold Story of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer. Please click the icon to the left to see a trailer for the movie. As the movie is rated PG-13 Childcare will be provided. Please contact Michelle Lao with any questions. laomichelle3@gmail.com or 703-439-8477

Parishioners throughout the Archdiocese of Washington are invited to take part in the international 40 Days for Life effort from September 25 through November 3, 2019. In addition to 40 days of peaceful prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, please consider volunteering to pray at one of our three 40 Days for Life locations, College Park, MD, Bethesda, MD, and Washington, D.C. For more information please contact:College Park, MD - Tom Trunk, 240-593-6982Bethesda, MD -Jill Gadwood, jill.gadwood@gmail.comWashington D.C. -Michael New, 205-657-6943 ----Please click on the 40 Days for Life icon to visit Charles Co. Right to Life site and get involved!----

Sunday October 6th, after the 9 and 11 am Mass, join Fr. Brian and the Gospel Choir in welcoming all parishioners and their guests in Fellowship and Thanksgiving for ALL the Lord's Gifts and Blessings! Don't miss it!

The next Family Mass will be on Sunday, October 6th at 11 am followed by family activities in the church hall. All families are welcomed and encouraged to attend!

Please click the link above to make an appointment with Lifetouch to be in our Parish Directory. The site will be offline Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings as we will be using it to sign up parishioners after mass.

If you receive an email or a text message from Fr. Brian requesting help, a favor in any form of donation and/or gift card donation, or money for the Church. BEWARE!!! This is not Fr. Brian making any requests. If you receive any email or text message from Rev. Brian please delete it immediately. Do not attempt to open any attachments. Fr. Brian will never communicate with a a parishioner via email or text to discuss any topic. He will always approach you in person or by personal phone call to schedule an appointment if required.

We are currently seeking and recruiting volunteers to work with our parish Religious Education Programs for the 2019-2020 Year, as Catechists, Assistants, Mentors and Substitutes. If you are interested in volunteering or are a parent of a child/youth in any of these programs please consider helping, we need you.

Our Feast Day Celebration begins with Mass at 11:00 am, and reception and festivities to follow in the church hall. Plan to join us and mark your calendars. Don't miss it, lots of surprises are planned. Volunteers are still needed to help plan.

The $25 gift certificate winner to Marie's Diner was announced on Sept. 8th, 2019. Thank you and please continue to use the online contributions application on this site.

Doors open at noon. Tickets: $12, Children 5-11 $6, Children 4 and under-eat free! Buffet includes pulled pork, cole slaw, deli turkey on rolls, mixed green salad with strawberries, nuts and cheese in a vinaigrette dressing, fresh fruit, veggie tray and jello layer salad. Desserts: homemade strawberry cakes, pies, dipped strawberries, brownies, ice cream and angel food cake with strawberry sauce. Beverages: Strawberry lemonade, strawberry hot tea, ice tea and water. Door prizes, 50/50 Raffle, and a cake auction. Tickets are available after mass or for information and tickets contact Dotty Kreeger 301-375-8871 or Nancy McGuigan 301-743-5661

Are you looking for HAPPINESS? Do you experience LONELINESS? Do you want to deepen your FAITH? Do you Struggle to see the LOVE OF GOD in the Events of your Life? COME AND LISTEN Have An Encounter With the Risen Christ!“ I have come so that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (Jn 10:10) Beginning April 30, 2019 Tuesdays & Fridays at 7:30 pm Meet in the Church Hall across the street. Free child care provided.

Sacrifice for the Mass will also be given for all parish families and visitors. Come and receive God's good news and blessings, and be witness to the miracle in the sacrifice of the Mass. All are welcomed to participate in the family activities (Resurrection Eggs) and in the First Communion Potluck following the Mass in the Church Hall.