The 2nd Sunday of Easter is specially named after Divine Mercy Sunday, where we experience the infinite Mercy of God shown through His Son Jesus Christ. Please click for more information.

Sunday May 4th: First Holy Communion at 10:30 Mass. Crowning after Mass, followed by Parish Social. May 11th: Mother's Day. May 25th: Memorial Mass for Deceased Parishioners. May 26th: The office is closed for Memorial Day. May 30th: Parish and Finance joint council meeting for Feast Day planning (all are welcome). May 31st: Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Please fill out our Pew Survey at Mass or call the directory with your thoughts. Click the icon to view the survey.

Join us for a Pilgrimage to The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Click the icon to view the bulletin insert for more information.

Please click the icon to view the flyer for: HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE PALM SUNDAY, April 13th, 2025 Solemn Procession of Palms begins in the Church Hall before Mass Saturday April 12th – 5:00 p.m. Sunday April 13th 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK, April 14th 7:30 a.m. TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK, April 15th - 7:30 a.m. HOLY THURSDAY, April 17th, 2025 No 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament In the Church Hall GOOD FRIDAY, April 18th 2025 9:00 am Morning Prayer 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at St Charles Cemetery (Weather Permitting) 3:00 p.m. Passion of the Lord & Veneration of the Cross HOLY SATURDAY, April 19th 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 am Cleaning and Decorating of Church 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil in the Holy Night EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD, April 20, 2025 Masses – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Join us on Friday, April 11th in the parish hall from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Invite your friends, bring your family and enjoy a fried fish dinner with all the fixings! You can stay and dine in or you can request a carry out dinner. Afterwards, all are invited to join us in prayer of the stations of the cross in the church at 6:30. Please click the icon to view the flyer. See you there!

All are welcome to join us on Sunday, Our Parish Socials are immediately after the 8:30 and 10:30 masses in the church hall. Come meet and socialize with the other parish members over coffee, doughnuts, and family activities.

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Here's something simple you and your family can do for Lent. Next weekend, you will see a "Vocations Tree" display in the back of the church, with cards hanging on it. Each card has information about a seminarian of the The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. Choose a card (or more than one) and pray for that seminarian each day during Lent. Who knows- you could be praying for the future priest of our parish!

This weekend we have been asked prayerfully to consider making a gift to the 2025 Annual Catholic Services Appeal. Please complete or take a commitment form at Mass this weekend or make your gift at give.adw.org. Visit appeal.adw.org to learn more about how the Appeal benefits our parish and serves people in need throughout the archdiocese. It is out goal that every parish family will participate this year. All gifts will be credited towards our parish goal. Thank you in advance for your generous response to the 2025 Annual Catholic Services Appeal! You can click the icon to be taken directly to the site.

Please enjoy this video with narration by Fr Brian.

The parish is looking for volunteers to help with cleaning the church and decorating for Christmas. We will begin immediately following the 7:30 am Mass on Monday December 23rd. Please join us. If you have any questions please call the rectory at 301-743-5770.

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Mass on All Saints Day November 1st will be 7:30 am and 7 pm. Adoration will be from 8:00 am to 5 pm. There will be no 7:30 am Mass on November 2nd. Please join us at the Cemetery at 10:30 am (weather permitting) for The Commemoration of all of the Faithfully Departed.

Brothers and sisters, one of our dedicated Staff members- Joe (William) Plemons will be retiring October 31st. Joe has faithfully served our parish for over 31 years. In order to express our gratitude and give him a warm farewell, we are going to honor him on Sunday, October 27th at the 10:30 Mass and reception immediately following in the Church Hall. Please join us in celebration of Joe's retirement.

October is Mission Month As we begin the month of October, we enter a special period of reflection and action for our Church's missionary efforts worldwide. World Mission Sunday, which will be celebrated on October 20th, is a vital time for all Catholics to support the spread of the Gospel in mission territories. This year's theme, chosen by Pope Francis, is "Go and invite everyone to the banquet" emphasizing our call to bring God's love and message to all corners of the world. The contributions collected on World Mission Sunday are crucial for sustaining the Church's mission in over 1,150 territories where the Church is still young or struggling. Historically, the Church in the United States was once a beneficiary of these missionary efforts, and now we have the opportunity to give back and support our brothers and sisters around the globe. Let us prepare our hearts and minds to engage fully in this mission throughout the month.