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
August Office Hours M-F 9-12
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
- Mrs. Ali Rak, 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
2024
The Year of Grace
Catholics Dedicate The Month of October to The Holy Rosary
St. Joseph's Parish is Family Friendly
We have no Crying Room because we love seeing children in the pews!
For those particularly challenging or prolonged moments, the foyer is certainly available.
HAPPENING NOW
Sunday, October 13th
Anniversary of the Miracle at Fatima
The office will be closed Monday, October 14th
Saturday, October 26th
Youth Night 5p-7p
Open to all middle and high school students
Contact Mrs. Ali Rak for more information stjoeformation@comcast.net
PRAYERS FOR FALLEN AWAY CATHOLICS
Fridays at 9:00 am
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 9:00 am in the church each Friday as we pray the Rosary with a special intention for the return of all Catholics to God's Holy Church.
Church Cleaning Team Needed
We are looking for a group of three to five people who would be willing to serve on the Church Cleaning ministry. This group would be scheduled to clean the church twice in a three month period of time. There are seven other teams that assist in keeping our church clean throughout the year. Cleaning dates and times are flexible (Thursday afternoons to Saturday mornings) and can accommodate your schedule. A great opportunity for families or friend groups. All supplies are provided. Don some gloves and let your inner Martha shine through.
ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR
NOVEMBER 12TH BUS TRIP TO
SIGHT AND SOUND THEATER
Contact Karen Austin to reserve your seat - 301-848-5712. Deadline to purchase tickets is October 12th. Departing St. Joseph's at 6:30 a.m. and returning at 7:15 p.m. Per person cost is $180 and includes: bus fare, show, buffet dinner, and all gratuities.
All Souls Pictures
If you would like your deceased loved ones to be remembered during the month of November, please place a framed, 5x7 or smaller, picture of them in the box at the back of the church. Pictures will be displayed in the windows of the church during the month of November. Please be sure to label your pictures so they are returned to the appropriate person.
COMING SOON
Friday, November 1st
All Saints Day - A Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Times
9:00 am Followed by Cemetery Stroll w/ prayers
7:00 pm Followed by Candelight Procession with Rosary
Saturday, November 2nd
Sunday, November 3rd
First Sunday 11:00 Mass
Mass with incense and choir - Donuts, coffee, fellowship and a short faith talk in Brady Hall after Mass
Monday, November 4th - All Souls Mass
All Souls Day falls on a Saturday this year. The 4:00 Mass on Saturday, November 2, will be the Sunday Vigil Mass. The All Souls Mass, a beautiful, candlelight Mass to celebrate those who have died in the past year, will take place on Monday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - First Annual Adult New Year's Eve Party at St. Joseph. See bulletin for details. Tickets go on sale soon.
- Saturday, April 5, 2025 - Eucharistic Procession St. Joseph's to Sacred Heart. Stay tuned for details.