Pastor’s Page

Dear Parishioners, The county commissioner, Angela Alsobrooks, had a press conference this morning. For houses of worship the reopening will be very disappointing. Houses of worship can open with only 10 or fewer people attending. The archdiocese will probably give some further... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, We are still waiting for the details of the reopening that is supposed to happen this coming Monday. Howard County announced yesterday that they are reopening on Friday. However, religious services will only be allowed outdoors. Will Prince George’s do... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, We are working on reopening the Church. We are waiting for the word from the County Commissioner. She has announced that we are on track for a modified reopening on the June 1st. She will provide additional details at a later date. Here is the press release:... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, Happy Memorial Day. Let us remember all those who gave their lives in service to our country. God bless, Fr. LaHood Read More →

Dear Parishioners, We are planning to re-open the Church on Monday, June 1st, assuming the county allows this. The county commissioners is planning on a modified phase 1. What the modifications are we will have to wait to find out. I already marked the Church for social... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, We will have outdoor Adoration tomorrow from Noon to 1:00. At 1:00 we will have a crowning of the Blessed Mother and Rosary. I will hear confessions this afternoon from 4-5 pm on the patio of the new rectory. Despite the President’s announcement the... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, We will again have outdoor Adoration on Sunday from Noon to 1:00. At 1:00 we will also have a crowning of our Blessed Mother with a rosary. This is the month of Our Lady and we certainly do not want to let the present troubles keep us from remembering her. I... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, We had a zoom meeting of the Dean’s yesterday. We discussed the process for opening up churches once the civil authorities allow that. There’s a lot to think about. A couple of thoughts are to have outdoor Mass or to have Mass in the gymnasium. There’s a lot to... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, I hope to have some more details on the resumption of Masses for you tomorrow. We will have a Dean’s Council meeting on zoom today on that topic. At this point, though, we are waiting for the civil authorities to decide when and how we can open. Today is... Read More →