05/29/2026
Good morning, St. Mary’s Parishioners –
Parish Office Early Closure: St. Mary’s parish office will close at 2:00 p.m. today, May 29. The office will reopen Tuesday, June 2, at 9:00 a.m.
Most Holy Face of Jesus: Mass this evening, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel.
First Friday 24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration: Begins June 5, after the 8:15 a.m. Mass (OLC) thru Saturday, June 6, 9:00 a.m. See the board in the narthex of the Main Church to sign up for your Holy Hour.
Support Little Sisters of the Poor and the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Washington, D.C.: St. Mary’s welcomes Sr. Jeanne Veronique, of the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Washington, D.C., at all Masses this weekend. During her visit, Sr. Jeanne will collect monetary donations to directly support the elderly poor by providing safe shelter, nutritious meals, medical support, and enriching activities that residents need. Every donation counts and every donation is sincerely appreciated.
St. Aloysius Mental Health Ministry: St. Aloysius Mental Health Ministry invites you to a talk on depression with Catholic therapist Luke Johanni, LGPC. Join us next Saturday, June 6, at the Saint Aloysius Parish Hall (22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650). Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for fellowship and coffee. Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Luke Johanni’s talk begins at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please see the flyer or contact Liz Tomaszeski at [email protected] or Jessica Magno at [email protected].
Walk with Jesus on Saturday, June 6: Sacred Heart La Plata & St. Joseph Pomfret will embark on their Second Joint Eucharistic Procession on Saturday, June 6. See the flyer for details. Registration for food headcount needed. Call 301-934-2261 or 301-539-3903 or use the QR code on the flyer.
“Our Marriage Journey and the Power and Beauty of the Sacrament
of Matrimony!” St. Mary’s Pro-Life Ministry welcomes Bill and Carol L’Esperance, former St. Mary’s of Piscataway parishioners and authors of the book Road Trip, on Sunday, June 7, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., in the parish hall. Light refreshments will be served. To register, see the sign-up sheets in the narthex or call the parish office at 301-292-0527.
Holy Hour to Pray for Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) Ordinands: Fr. Greg invites you to a special Holy Hour to pray for the five men being ordained to the Priesthood in 2026. Please join us for a Eucharistic Holy Hour in Thanksgiving to God on Tuesday, June 9, at 3:00 p.m., in Our Lady’s Chapel. See the flyer in the churches for details.
Sacred Heart La Plata’s 125th Anniversary Mass & Reception: Join us Friday, June 12th, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Mass will begin at 6 p.m. with Principal Celebrant & Homilist Cardinal Wilton Gregory, with Sacred Heart clergy and former pastors/parochial vicars. Go to www.sacredheartlaplata.org or call 301-934-2261 for more information.
Tuesday Adorers Needed: Will you commit to one hour a week to sit in the company of our Lord? Please consider volunteering for the following open date(s): Tuesday, June 16 and 23 – 4:00-5:00 p.m.; or every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Anne Marie Ramsey at 301-868-0694.