Office Phone: 301-424-5550 | Fax: 301-424-5579
Parish email: stmaryrockville@yahoo.com
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Welcome to St. Mary's!
St. Mary's is a diverse and vibrant faith community that believes and professes the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the living tradition of the Catholic Church. Our mission is to form loving disciples who will transform the world. All are welcome!
Whether you are new to our parish or have been a long-time member, you are welcome. In 2017, we celebrated our 200th Anniversary of Our Lady's Chapel. St. Mary's has strong roots in the Rockville area and serves as a spiritual oasis for the more than 5,000 parishioners.
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Electronic Offering through Faith DirectUse Faith Direct to make your regular weekly offering or to make a one-time offering online to our parish and special offertories.
“Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return to measured out to you.” - Luke 6:38 -
St. Mary's Scout Troop 472 Mulch SaleTROOP 472 MULCH SALE - On Saturday, March 27, Saint Mary's Scout Troops 472 Boys & Girls will hold their annual fund-raising mulch sale. Premium Hardwood Mulch, $5.50 per 3 cubic foot bag (50 – 80 lbs), FREE DELIVERY on all orders of 20 bags or more, $5 delivery charge for orders of less than 20 bags. Delivery provided for those residing within a 8-mile radius of Saint Mary’s.
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How to Make an Act of Spiritual Communion?
Below are recommendations for how to make a ‘spiritual communion’ when unable to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The recommendations can be adapted based upon personal and family needs.
- Gather with others in your household and begin a time of prayer with the sign of the cross.
- Take time to read and reflect upon the readings from Sunday or the Daily Mass.
- You can find the readings at usccb.org.
- A Sunday Gospel reflection is available on the Archdiocese of Washington YouTube channel.
- Additionally, a weekly televised Sunday Mass is available to watch at adw.org/tvmass.
- Share prayer intentions quietly or aloud.
- Pray the Lord’s Prayer.
- Say a Prayer of Spiritual Communion(such as the one below) at the same time the priest is receiving Holy Communion if you are making this act when viewing or listening to a Mass.
A Spiritual Communion Prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
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Formed.org - Learn your faith at home or on the go
If you are interested in learning more about your faith but don't have the time to attend a class or a Bible study, we invite you to check out a great resource: FORMED.ORG
St. Mary's has purchased a subscription to this amazing resource. Enter the parish access code (ed01c4) to create an account. With your account you can access Bible and faith study programs, full-length movies, audio talks, and ebooks.
How to use the resources on formed.org:
Go to the website and choose the login option
Enter the parish access code (ed01c4)
Create an account with a username and password
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Today's Readings
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Reading I 2 Kgs 5:1-15abResponsorial Psalm 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4Gospel Lk 4:24-30
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Bp. Barron's Lent Reflections
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Friends, today’s Gospel develops a theme that is uncomfortable. It tells how the people of Nazareth rejected Jesus. Authentically religious people, authentically spiritual people, will almost always...
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Word on Fire
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Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross at St. Mary's Church have been pre-recorded this Lent. You may pray this devotion at any time. They are available from St. Mary's YouTube page located HERE
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Inclement Weather Announcement for St. Mary's Parish
When snowfall is expected, regularly scheduled Masses and confessions will always take place. In the event of a snow emergency, Church law excuses Catholics from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass due to a grave cause; such as unsafe travel due to severe weather conditions. Please use common sense in inclement weather and in conditions not ideal for driving or walking, which may include making the prudent judgment to stay safe at home. Those who cannot safely attend Mass in-person are encouraged to pray with our pre-recorded Mass, which you can find HERE.
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Get to know the St. Mary's Parish Pastoral Council!
St. Mary's Parish Pastoral Council has prepared a newsletter to introduce members to the parish. You can read the first and second installments HERE.
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St. Mary's Church Re-Opened June 20-21, 2020
UPDATED November 12, 2020St. Mary's Parish has gathered together for Mass since June 20, 2020. Please see the attached information regarding the changes to expect whe attending Mass.
Re-Opening Letter
St. Mary's Current Mass Times :
Sunday Mass Times:
Saturday, 5pm Vigil,
Sundays, 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm.
Monday - Friday Daily Mass in the Main Church 7 am and 12:10 pm Mass only. Saturday daily Mass at 9 am.
There is no sign up. Stay in your car until 15 minutes before Mass begins. Please wear a mask or you will not be allowed in the church building. Allow the ushers to seat you. When the church is full to capacity as directed by Montgomery County the doors will be closed and signs posted that the church is at capacity. (200 persons).
Montgomery County amended the COVID-19 Executive Order on November 10, 2020 with lowered limits on building capacity at houses of worship. In accordance with the Order, St. Mary’s is permitted to have approximately 200 participants at Mass in the Main Church.
Since we resumed public Masses in June, we are not aware of any parishioner who contracted COVID-19 by attending Mass at St. Mary’s. Nonetheless, St. Mary’s is obligated to notify Montgomery County Disease Control if we learn that a person who participated in Mass is diagnosed or develops symptoms consistent with COVID-19. If, God-forbid, you are diagnosed with or develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19 after coming to Mass, please notify St. Mary’s immediately. 301-424-5550. Anyone with a cold, fever, or other illness should stay home until at least 3 days after their symptoms resolve.
St. Mary's Church will offer a pre-recorded Sunday Mass available on our Facebook, (@stmarysrockville), Twitter(@stmaryrockville), and YouTube Channel every Saturday at 5pm.
Cardinal Gregory continues to dispense all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Washington from the obligation to attend Mass during this period.
The Parish Staff is available to assist you by telephone and e-mail: Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. The Parish Office is closed to visitors until further notice.
St. Mary's CCD classes are now meeting through online classes! All students, from 1st Grade through High School, must be registered online here before receiving links for online classes, which meet on Sunday mornings.
Join us every 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at 12:30 pm by Zoom for our parish Rosary prayer! Please join us online at this meeting link with our parish zip code as the password.
Confessions:
Wednesdays 5-6 pm and Saturdays 1-2 pm in the Main Church, with line forming outside to allow for social distancing; or call the Parish Office to make an appointment. Please wear a face mask or face covering for confession.
Are you or is someone you know an adult (18 or older) who is baptized but has not received Confirmation? St. Mary's will be offering Adult Confirmation Classes beginning on Monday, April 5th, to prepare adults to receive Confirmation on Pentecost, Sunday, May 23rd! If you are interested in joining or learning more, please e-mail smrockville@gmail.com.
Eucharistic Adoration is SUSPENDED until further notice. Our Lady's Chapel is closed to the public until further notice. Please make your private devotions at home.
The Church must be a place of mercy, freely given. Where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to the live the good life of the Gospel. Pope Francis. -
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Click the Photo Below to Pray with the Sunday TV Mass, produced by the Archdiocese of Washington
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Liturgical Schedule
Effective June 2020Regular Daily Mass Schedule: (NEW!)
Monday - Friday 7:00 am, and
12:10 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am only
Saturday Vigil:
5:00 pm
Sunday Masses: (NEW!)
7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm
Filipino (Tagalog) Mass is suspended at this time
Holy Days of Obligation and Civic Holidays:
As announced in the Bulletin.
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Calling all alumni of St. Mary's School . . .
Help us keep in touch with you!
Clicking on the picture below will take you to the alumni page of St. Mary's School's website. Please input your contact info so
we can keep in touch.
We'd love to share with you the great things that are happening at St. Mary's, and we hope to continue to be a part of your life too.
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St. Mary's Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult Small Group-
Are you a young adult (20s-30s) who is interested in building friendships, studying Scripture, and living out your faith? E-mail smrockville@gmail.com for information on activities for young adults at St. Mary's and in the area.