Current Event Archive

This is the archive for past current event items originally displayed on St. Mary’s parish home page under “News/Current Events.”

Lent and Easter Schedule 2022

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 27, 2022

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Third Sunday of Lent, March 20, 2022

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Second Sunday of Lent, March 12, 2022 (5:30 pm Mass)

Click here to watch recorded Mass, First Sunday of Lent, March 6, 2022

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 27, 2022 (5:30 pm Mass, Feb. 26)

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 20, 2022

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 9:30 February 13, 2022.

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 6, 2022

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 30, 2022.

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 23, 2022.

Click here to watch recorded Mass, January 16, 2022, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Click here to watch recorded Mass, January 9, 2022, Baptism of Our Lord

Click here to watch recorded Mass, January 2, 2022 Feast of the Epipany

Click here to watch recorded Mass, December 26, 2021 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Click here to watch recorded Christmas Mass December 25, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 19, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021.

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Second Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, First Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021

Click here to watch Mass on Thanksgiving Day

Click here to watch recorded Mass, November 21, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Sunday, November 14, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Sunday, November 7, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Sunday, October 31, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Sunday, October 24, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Sunday, October 17, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Sunday, October 10, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Sunday, October 3, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Sunday, September 26, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass, Sunday, September 19, 2021

Click here to watch recorded Mass Sunday, September 12, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass Sunday, September 5, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass, Sunday, August 29, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass, Sunday, August 22, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass, Sunday August 15, 2021 Feast of the Assumption

Click here to watch recorded 11:30 Mass Sunday, August 8, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass Sunday, August 1, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass Sunday July 25, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 am Mass Sunday, July 18, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass July 11, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass July 4, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass, June 27, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass June 20, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass June 13, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass Solemnity of Most Holy Body and Blood, June 6, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass the Most Holy Trinity, May 30, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass Pentecost May 23, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass May 16, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass May 9, 2021

Our Lady of Guadalupe “Missionary Image is coming to St. Mary’s May 18.  Click here to read more about it.

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass May 2, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass April 25, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass April 18, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, 2021

Jubilarian Mass 2021 Registration Form–Click Here

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021

Good Friday Service April 2, 2021 Click here

Outdoor Stations of the Cross Good Friday, April 2, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass March 21, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass March 14, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass March 7, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass February 21, 2021

Ash Wednesday Noon Mass.  Click here to watch Mass February 17, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass February 14, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass February 7, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass January 31, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass January 24, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass Jaunary 17, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass January 10, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass January 3, 2021

Happy New Year!! Click here to watch recorded 9:30 a.m. Mass for Feast of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2021

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 a.m. December 27, 2020 Mass

Merry Christmas!  Click here to watch recorded 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Mass 2020

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass December 20, 2020

Click here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass December 13, 2020

Click here to watch Solemnity of Immaculate Conception Mass Dec. 8, 2020

Click Here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass November 29, 2020

Click Here to watch recorded Thanksgiving Mass November 26, 2020

Click Here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass November 22, 2020

Upper Marlboro Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service Monday 11-23 at 7:00 pm Zoom Link

Click Here to watch recorded 9:30 Mass November 15, 2020

Click Here to watch Recorded 9:30 Mass October 25, 2020

Seminarian Saturday is October 31 here at St. Mary’s.  Click Here for More Information!

Click Here to watch Recorded 9:30 Mass October 18, 2020

Donate to Gabriel Network Virtual Baby Bottles, click here.

Click Here to watch Recorded 9:30 Mass October 11, 2020

Click Here to watch Recorded 9:30 Mass October 4, 2020

October Right to Life Month – 11a.m. Prolife Rosary each Sunday in
October in church and more, click here.

Click here to watch recorded Sept. 27, 2020 9:30 Mass

Good Morning.  The 9:30 Mass Live stream and video link will not be available today, Sept. 20, 2020.

Click here to watch recorded Sept. 13, 2020 9:30 Mass

Click Here to watch recorded September 6, 2020 9:30 Mass

Holy Hour 7-8 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2020

Click here to watch recorded August 30, 2020 9:30 Mass

Click Here to watch recorded August 23, 2020 9:30 Mass

St. Mary’s CCD is looking for three teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. If you think you would be interested, please contact Kristina Lindgren-Andersen at [email protected]. More information can be found in the bulletin. 

Click Here to watch recorded August 16, 2020 9:30 Mass

Click Here to watch recorded August 9, 2020 9:30 Mass

Adoration closed at 11:00 a.m. due to the tropical storm and flooding.

Click Here to Watch August 2, 2020 9:30 Mass. Visit from Unbound, Fr. Hollar

Click Here to Watch July 26, 2020 9:30 Mass

Watch 9:30 July 19 Mass Click Here

Adoration will be held July 14, 2020 from 8:30 to 9:00.  To sign up click here.

Link to recorded 9:30 a.m. Mass July 12 via Youtube with introduction of new parochial vicar, Fr. Chip

Livestream July 12 9:30 a.m. Mass via FaceBook

Video Recording of 9:30 am Mass for July 5, 2020 — If you would like to view this morning’s recorded 9:30 Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption,please click here. Direct YouTube link is https://youtu.be/0nBcNQ2TVR8

Tuesday Adoration will begin July 7 from 8:30 a.m to 9:00 p.m. To sign up, click here.

Mass times for weekend of July 4/5:  Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m.  No sign up required.

Are you or someone you know interested in learning about the CatholicFaith? Click here our Open House dates.

Stay Connected with Fr. LaHood on the Pastor’s Page.

Please join us for TUESDAY Night Faith Formation in June and July with Seminarian Kyle Vance.

Congratulations to those who received their First Holy Communion on Sat Jun 27, 2020.

RCIA News: Congratulations to those entering the Church on Sat June 20, 2020.

Congratulations to those who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wed June 17, 2020.

April 17, 2020: Letter to Parishioners from Fr. LaHood
(Update and Divine Mercy Sunday – April 19)

April 8, 2020:  Letter to Parishioners from Fr. LaHood
(Holy Week and Easter update)

MAR 20, 2020:  Letter to Parishioners from Fr. LaHood 
on the Coronavirus and St. Mary’s Activities

Fri, February 28 at 7p.m. for Music, Meditation and Prayer with Mark Forrest, Irish Tenor.  For more information, call the Parish Office at 301-627-3255.

Men of St. Mary’s:  Retreat February 28- March 1, 2020 at Loyola on the Potomac.

SHROVE TUESDAY SUPPER: The Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Supper on Tues, Feb 25 from 5 – 7 in the school’s multipurpose room. Pancakes and sausage will be served. Donations welcome.

Roaring Twenties Gala Sat, Feb 22, 2020 sponsored by St. Mary of the Assumption School

Eucharistic Adoration for the Sanctity of Life in the Church on Fri, Jan 24 from 8:30am to approx. 5:00p.m.  If you can’t make the March, please consider Adoration.

Registration Open for School of Religion (CCD)

Registration Open for the Sacraments 1st Communion and 1st Reconciliation

Registration Open for the Sacrament of Confirmation

Youth Ministry (Grades 8-12)  2019-2020 Calendar of Events (updated)

Join us for Lessons and Carols this Advent on Sat, Dec 21 at 7p.m. in the Church

CYO Girls and Boys Basketball Sign up

Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Celebrated on Monday, Dec 9, 2019 – 8:00a.m. Mass

Parish Picture Directory:  Sign up now online to make an appointment to have your picture taken for the directory

St. Mary of the Assumption SCHOOL – annual Christmas Craft Fair on Sat, Dec 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Msgr. Hughes Family Life Center and Gym.

Fish Fry Fri, Nov 8 from 11am-7pm at St. Mary’s Church. $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Children

 Living Rosary on Fri, Oct 25 at 7:00p.m. in the church sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Annual Parish picnic on Sun, Sept 22  from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.  Click here for details. 

Fr. LaHood to lead prayer at College Park abortion facility Wed Sept 25 and Wed Oct 2. Please join us.

Join us in welcoming our new School principal Mrs. Lewis (nee Miss Stickley).  

Farewell Letter from Nicholas Morrison, our summer Seminarian.

Funeral:  Myrtle Harrison Viewing: Friday, July 19^th 10:00 am in the Church ;  Funeral: Friday, July 19^th at 11:00 am

If you missed our Parish Ministry Fair and would like to learn about our Ministries, contact R. Piazza at [email protected]

Congratulations to our 8th Graders from our Parish and School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 8 from Most Reverend Roy Campbell.

Congratulations to new members of the Catholic Church and to those receiving Sacraments at the Easter Vigil 

Don Leonard:  Viewing:  Monday, June 17^th 10:30 am-Noon in the Church; Funeral:  Monday, June 17^th at Noon

Join us at St. Mary’s for “The Feast of Mercy – A Day of Extraordinary Grace” April 14-15, 2019

Confession during Lent:  Mondays at St. Mary’s from 6:30pm-8:00pm. (Except April 15).  The Light is on for you.

 Congratulations to our RCIA Elect and Candidates for their participation in the Rite of Sending and Rites of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion on March 10.

Eucharistic Adoration with Mark Forrest, Friday, March 15 at 7:00pm in the church.  

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry on Fri Mar 8, 11am-7pm at red building behind St. Mary’s Church.

Under the Tuscan Sun – Casino Night and Silent Auction Sat, Feb 23, 2019

We have a LEGION OF MARY Praesidium, Que en Assumed into Heaven, here in the parish.

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week:  CALLING ALL ALUMNI to join students, teachers, parents, and your fellow graduates for an Open House at the school after 9:30am Mass, January 27th – Light lunch begins at 11

World Youth Day in D.C. – Saturday, Jan 26, 2019Annual Baby Shower – Jan 19-20, 2019 for the Forestville Pregnancy Center

 Christmas Mass Schedule 2018

ADVENT CARING TREE in Church:  Gift items due back Dec 9. (301-627-3255)

Registration for School of Religion-CCD  (Grades 1-8)

New Rectory – Gift Registry Information

Annual Christmas Craft Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption School, Sat Dec 1, 9am-4pm

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, Mon, Nov 19 at 7:30p.m. 

Dr. William Keimig to speak on “Spiritual Combat: Knowing what you need to fight against Satan.” Thurs Nov 8 at 7p.m. in the Church

Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary: Join us on Sunday Oct 7 at 4:00p.m.

Fish Fry Friday, Sept 28 11a.m.-7p.m. red building next to the Church

 Titus Butler Funeral Arrangements: Viewing 9:00 to 11:00 am, Funeral Service at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 29th.

Parish Picnic, Sunday, Sept 23 after 11:30a.m. Mass (location: school grounds)

Interested in Learning about the Catholic Faith, Contact us at 301-627-3255 or click here

Flyer:  Walking with Purpose Women’s Bible Study Fall 2018

Registration Form:  Walking with Purpose Fall 2018

Eucharistic Adoration:  Flyer on Tuesdays Eucharistic Adoration Sign Up.

St. Mary’s Yard Sale:  July 14, 2018  9am-2pm.  Tables available.

ST. MARY’S SUMMER CAMP: Two Weeks: July 9 -13 and July 16-20. Sports, games, contests, etc. all in faithfilled  fun camp!  Click here

Fish Fry at St. Mary’s:  Friday, June 1 from 11:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.

Upcoming activities sponsored by St. Mary’s Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary: May Crownings, Marian Day of Prayer, Flowers for the May altar.

Congratulations to those Newly Confirmed by Most Rev. Herbert Bevard on April 25, 2018

Join us for a presentation on “Redemptive Suffering”  on May 1 at 6:30p.m. in the Family Life Center by Fr. Kevin Regan

Annual Walk for Life – After all masses on April 29 sponsored by our Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus.

Congratulations to those entering into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on March 31 

Congratulations to our First Holy Communicants  – Sat March 24, 2018

Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration – Join us on Sun Apr 8 from 1:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.

THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU: Wednesdays during Lent, Confession will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 Congratulations to our RCIA who participated in the Rite of Sending and Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at the Shrine on Sun Feb 25

Linda Trott is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service to St. Mary’s!  Join us on Sun Mar 18 after 11:30a.m. mass in the red bldg to honor her hard work.

Eucharistic Adoration Feb 23 at 7:30p.m. with meditations by Int’l Tenor Mark Forrest 

Total Consecration to Mary – Begins February 20, 2018

March For Life – Photos of School and Church Participants in the March on Fri Jan 19 

FLYER: WINTER WONDERLAND:  CASINO NIGHT & SILENT AUCTION – SAT FEB 10 AT MSGR. HUGHES FAMILY LIFE CTR.

REGISTRATION: WINTER WONDERLAND

Flyer: St. Mary’s Women’s Bible Study Information Flyer – Lent 2018

Online Registration: Women’s Bible Study

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration for our Priests Tues, Nov 7 8:30a.m. through Thurs, Nov 9 5p.m.  Click for more details.  

Join us on Fri, Oct 27 for a Living Rosary in church at 7p.m. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

MASS HONORING THIS YEAR’S DECEASED will be held on Thurs, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m.  Call for more info 301-627-3255.

Join us on Fri, Oct. 13 for the final celebration in honor of our Blessed Mother’s appearances in Fatima, Portugal, 100 years ago.  Rosary, Confession, & Mass followed by ice cream, popcorn & movie.

10oth Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima – Click here for history

Fr. LaHood takes parishioners to the Nats game! 

Join Fr. LaHood on at Noon on Oct 4 at the Metropolitan Family Planning Abortion facility to pray the the sanctity of life. No rsvp needed.

Catholic Identity Presentation and Commissioning for Members of St. Mary’s Ministries – Saturdays Oct 7 and 21.  Click here for registration.

Registration for CCD/School of Religion is now open.  Click here for information. Classes begin Tues, Sept 12.

 ST. MARY’S ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC: Mark your calendar for this year’s parish picnic on Sun, Sept 24, 2017, 1p.m. to 6p.m. upper level of School.  Click here for info and to sign up.

Join us on Wed, Sept 13 to celebrate the 3rd Fatima Apparition in Fatima, Portugal by our Blessed Mother.

Interested in learning about the Catholic Faith?  Please come to our last open house on Aug 29.  Classes begin Tues Sept 5.  

Celebrate with us on July 13 the 3rd Apparition of our Blessed Mother at Fatima….

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 8th GRADE CLASS on their Graduation from St. Mary of the Assumption School on June 1.

 Join us for our June 13 Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Fatima.  Read more…

Parish Mission May 21-24:  Detailed Schedule

May Parish Mission – Volunteer Opportunities

Congratulations to those receiving the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist on Sat April 29, 2017

Congratulations to those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wed May 3, 2017

Congratulations to those entering the Church and completing Initiation at the Easter Vigil

Join us for Friday Faith Night May 12 – Movie:  “Bella”

Schedule for Lent through Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday 2017  at St. Mary’s

Pray with Fr. LaHood on Wed April 5 at 11:45a at College Park abortion facility as part of 40 Days For Life 

Congratulations to RCIA participants in the Rite of Sending and Rites of Election/Call to Continuing Conversion with photos

St Mary of Assumption parish, at the youth retreat Mount 2000, Mount St Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD, Feb 2017 

St. Mary’s RCIA Group Tours the Basilica of the National Shrine – Sun, Jan 29

St. Mary’s Parish and School Group attend Annual Youth Rally & Mass and March for Life – Fri, Jan 27

Arnolds Receive 2017 ADW Manifesting the Kingdom Award From Cardinal Wuerl

SAVE THE DATE:  Friday March 10 at 7:30p.m. for Lenten Eucharistic Adoration with Mark Forrest  

Rosary for Respect for Life and the Nation – Sun Jan 22 at 8:55am in the church.  

Baby Shower for Forestville Pregnancy Ctr. on Jan 21-22 after all masses by KOC Ladies Auxiliary.  

Full Christmas/New Year’s Mass Schedule 2016-2017

Advent:  Invite Family and Friends to Mass this Christmas.  Click here for invitation

Advent:  Slow Down for Advent – Adults

Advent:  Slow Down for Advent – Children

Presentation of Candidates for Confirmation on Dec 4 at 9:30a.m. Mass

RCIA Rites of Acceptance/Welcoming taking place on Dec 4 at 11:30a.m. Mass

Join us for a Spiritual Work of Mercy on Nov 19 at Resurrection Cemetery.  

New Painting of the Assumption of Mary unveiled August 6, 2016.  Click here for ceremony remarks and to view painting.

Ordinary Lives/Extraordinary Mission:  Please join us for our next Parish Mission on Oct 28-29!!  WE ARE CALLED!!!!

 All About the “YEAR OF MERCY” Click here for DETAILS

Join Fr. LaHood on Sept 28 from 11:30-Noon to pray at the College Park abortion facility 

Registration for School of Religion (CCD) Grades 1-8 is now open, click here for more information

Ecumenical Prayer Meeting:  Sept 15 – 6:30pm-7:30pm in St. Mary’s Church.  See bulletin for Details

Parish Picnic Sunday Sept 11 after 11:30a.m. Mass. Sign up here

St. Mary’s Soccer Registration now open!  Register by August 19.

In August, Come hear a former Evangelical explain how to answer questions about the Catholic Faith. Four sessions: Aug 2, 9, 16, & 23.  click here.

Join us for the next stage of our Parish Mission: Participate in our Evangelization Workshop Sat, Aug 13

Thinking about joining the Catholic Faith, Returning to the Faith?  Come to an Open House on Aug 24

Join us for a 4 Week Study of Pope Francis’ “Joy of Love –  Amoris Laetitia”  6/22, 6/29, 7/6 & 7/13 led by Fr. LaHood

Young Adult Ministry Interest Meeting Sat May 21 at Noon in Parish Office

Celebrate 9oth Anniversary of our school with prayer and an airborne rosary – Fri May 20 

 Congratulations to those who were Baptized and Confirmed at the Easter Vigil!  

Lent and Easter Schedule

 Redeemed Online Lenten Message

 REVISED DATES: Eucharistic Adoration to Pray for an to end Abortion – Feb 24, Mar 9, Mar 23 at 6:30p-8p

Confessions available Wednesdays in Lent: “The Light is on For You” in the church 6:30p-8p

40 Days For Life – Join us… Sign up for Prayer, Adoration, and more

 Archdiocese of Washington Men’s Conference Sat, March 19: “Man on a Mission 2016 – Men of Mercy”

“24 Hours of Mercy”:  St. Mary’s Church March 9, 7:30am to March 10, 7:30am

Natural Family Planning Presentation:  Sat Feb 27  10:30a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration with Mark Forrest, Fri Feb 19 7:30p.m.

World Marriage Rosary on Sun Feb 14 at 8:55a.m.

Mardi Gras Casino Night and Silent Auction – St. Mary’s School – Sat Feb 6

Join us for Hospitality after all  Masses Jan 9-10, 2016!

Statement of the Archdiocese of Washington on the Decision of the
Supreme Court of the United States Regarding Same-Sex Marriage

Christmas and New Year’s Day Mass Schedule

Special December Hospitality Celebration – Dec 5 and Dec 6 after all masses

St. Mary’s Thanksgiving Food Collection for Marlboro Food Bank – Wed Nov 11

St. Mary’s Thanksgiving Food Collection for Sisters of Charity – Wed Nov 18

 Join Us for “40 Days for Life”: “Walk with Francis” to promote the dignity of  human life

SUPPORT OUR 72 ARCHDIOCESAN SEMINARIANS FOR THE PRIESTHOOD

Octoberfest – Sat, Oct 3:  Celebrating our 4 Vocations at St. Mary’s

See video of the Mass for Shut-ins with music by St.Mary’s Contemporary Choir

Interested in learning about the Catholic Faith?  Returning to the Faith? Receiving Missed Sacraments?

Homily by Fr. Thomas LaHood on Natural Family Planning & Humanae Vitae, Sunday, July 19, 2015

Humanae Vitae text by Pope Paul VI,  July 25, 1968

Follow up Information on July 8 Session:  Church’s Teaching on Same Sex Attraction

Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week July 19-July 25:  Resources

Cardinal’s Appeal 2015:  Click here