October 19 - 28, 2020 Join Fr. Brian Coelho for a 10 Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land TEL AVIV - MT. TABOR - CANA - NAZARETH - SEA OF GALILEE - CAPERNAUM - TIBERIAS - HAIFA - JERUSALEM - BETHLEHEM - EIN KAREM - BETHANY - JORDAN RIVER - JERICHO - QUMRAN - DEAD SEA Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus www.nativitypilgrimage.com 1300 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E. Suite 125. Houston , TX 77032 Toll Free: 1-844-400-9559 info@nativitypilgrimage.com For more information please visit https://nativitypilgrimage.com/frbrian-dallas Flyer available for viewing in the bulletin insert section.

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.

The next Family Day Mass will be on Sunday, April 14th at 11 am followed by family activities in the church hall. All families are welcomed and encouraged to attend!

The Light Is On: Starting March 12th from 6:00-6:45 pm. Tuesday Mass Schedule: 7:30 am & 7 pm.

Dinners, starting March 8th from 5:00-6:30 pm. Stations of the Cross starting March 8th at 7 pm. Menu will alternate, soup one week, pasta the next.

March 6th, Imposition of Ashes will be during the following masses: 7:30 am, Noon, and 7 pm.

With Sincere Gratitude I wish to acknowledge the many kind expressions of sympathy conveyed to me in so many ways. Thank you all for your prayers, Mass intentions, thoughts, letters, cards and messages. They have been a consolation in this time of bereavement. I deeply appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. Fr. Brian Coelho

In Loving Memory Of Lucy Coelho A Memorial Mass for the Mother of Fr. Brian, will be held on Monday, February 18th, at 10 am. All are invited to attend.

The next Family Day Mass will be held on February 10th at 11 am. All families are welcome to attend. Mass is offered for all families and followed by family activities in the church hall.

When: Saturday February 2nd, 2019 10 am - Noon Where: Safeway Parking Lot– La Plata Store 40 Shining Willow Way La Plata, MD 20646

Spring has finally sprung! Time for you to get out and meet your fellow parishioners! Why not start by joining us for some hot coffee, bagels and doughnuts. They'll be served with the friendliest smiles you've ever seen! Don't believe me? Come and see at the next Parish Social on May 5th after the 9 am mass.

Fr. Brian makes visits to your home upon request. Please call the Rectory Office to schedule a visit 301-753-9177

Join us for a pancake breakfast after the 9 and 11 am Sunday Masses in the Church Hall