Mass Schedule
Saturdays 3:00-3:45 or by appointment
Regular Mass Times
Saturday: 4:00 PM Vigil Mass
Sunday: 9:00 AM (preceded by the Holy
Rosary beginning at 8:20)
11:00 AM
Daily Mass
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM
preceded by the Holy Rosary beginning at 8:30
Regular Office Hours
Friday: 9-12
September 2025 Office Hours 9-12, M-F
Phone: (301) 539-3903
Fax: (301) 539-3912
Bulletins
Parish Staff
- Rev. Harry J. Stokes, Jr., Pastor
- Deacon Jim Tittinger, Permanent Deacon
- Deacon John Barnes, Permanant Deacon
- Position Vacant, Director of Religious Education/Youth Ministry Director
- Mrs. Beth DeLabar, Parish Secretary
- Mrs. Margaret Young, Administrative Assistant
- Mr. Andrew Blumhardt, Music Director
- Mr. André Martin, Property Caretaker
2025
The Year of Grace
Catholics Dedicate September to Our Lady of Sorrows
Why not switch up your regular (Domininican) Rosary this month and
try the Seven Sorrows of Mary Rosary!
To learn more about the Seven Sorrows of Mary Rosary click here
In Oct. go back to the regular (Dominican) Rosary as Catholics dedicate that month to the Holy Rosary
HAPPENING NOW
ABBREVIATED OFFICE HOURS
DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
The office will be open 9-12, M-F
PRAYERS FOR FALLEN AWAY CATHOLICS
Every Friday at 9:00am
Are there special people in your life who have fallen away from practing the faith? Does the state of the Church or the country weigh heavily on your heart? Join us at 9:00a each Friday as we pray the Rosary with a special intention for the return of all Catholics to God's Holy Church. 
DID YOU KNOW? RECITATION OF THE MARIAN ROSARY IN A CHURCH OR IN A FAMILY GROUP IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN A PLENARY INDULGENCE!*
*Adherence to all norms and conditions is required.
Click here to learn about the Dominican Rosary
To learn more about the Seven Sorrows of Mary Rosary click here
Vocations Cross Sign Up
See the sign up sheet in the narthex of the church.
Bring a special Cross into your home for one week. This devotion requires a very small amount of time but the impact of our prayers is huge! Open to families and individuals.
Sep. 13
40th Deaconate Anniversary
Deacon Johnny Barnes
We love you and we thank you for your many years of service to the parishioners of St. Joe's!
Cards or gifts may be sent to 5233 Red Hill Drive, Indian Head, MD 20640
NO DAILY MASSES
Sep. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 22
Sep. 15
Learn more about this feast day.
https://catholiceducation.org/en/culture/the-feast-of-our-lady-of-sorrows.html
Sep. 17, 19, 20
Fall Ember Days
Days of fasting, prayer and thanksgiving for God's abundant blessings and for the fall harvest.
Learn more about Ember Days.
https://www.liturgyofthehome.com/post/it-s-michaelmas-embertide
Sep. 20 - Designer Purse Bingo
COMING SOON
Sep. 23
Feast Day of St. Padre Pio
Learn more about this modern-day saint.
Sep. 28
Line Dancing 12-1
Sep. 29
Feast Day of St. Michael
Our St. Michael statue is a generous gift from parishioner Harry Shasho
Learn more about the St. Michael Chaplet and how to pray it!
https://traditionalcatholicprayers.com/2019/09/28/chaplet-st-michael/
FIRST SUNDAY
Oct. 4
11:00 Mass with Incense
Followed by donuts and a faith talk
Wreaths Across America-Dec. 13
New Year's Eve Gala-Dec. 31
Afternoon Tea-May 10