March 2010
First Friday Fellowship
Friday, March 5
7:30am Mass followed by 8:00-8:30am theological reflection by Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi on “Prayer: Gift and Response” in the parish hall. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Monsignor Vaghi will hear confessions at 8:30am.
First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, March 5
Following the 12:10pm Mass, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, where all are invited to pray at a Eucharistic Holy Hour for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Please encourage others to join in this work of intercession.
First Saturday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, March 6
Following the 12:10pm Mass, there will be Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament until Benediction at 1:25pm.
Novena to St. Patrick
Monday, March 8 – Tuesday, March 16
Novena prayer recited at Sunday Mass on March 14 and 12:10pm daily Masses.
Catholic Police and Fire Society
Tuesday, March 9
12:10pm
The Catholic Police and Fire Society will be remembering Police and Fire personnel living and deceased at the 12:10pm Mass. Come and join them to give thanks. Every month on the second Tuesday at the 12:10pm Mass, the Police and Fire personnel will be remembered.
Christ in the City
Thursday, March 11
7:30pm
Join Young Adults from all over the metro area the second Thursday of each month for an evening of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 7:30-8:30pm (7:00pm Rosary). For information or to be put on the email address list for Christ in the City, contact Laura Ferstl at 301-853-4559 or
Food Collection
Friday, March 12 and Sunday, March 14
St. Patrick's collects non-perishable food items for those in need on the second Sunday of the month. The non-perishable food donations are placed at Our Lady’s altar. Food donations are also collected the Friday before the second Sunday.
Music Event
Sunday, March 14 (Laetare)
11:30am
We welcome the Duluth High School Chamber Orchestra, from Duluth, Geogria.
Solemnity of St. Patrick
Wednesday, March 17
11:30am
All are welcome for as we celebrate the Feast Day of our parish's patron saint. His Excellency Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Prelude at 11:00am. More details online.
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Sunday, March 28
Masses at 5:30pm (Vigil, March 27), 8:00am, 10:00am, and 12:00noon (choir).
Come Home for Easter
Tuesday, March 30
12:10pm
Penance service with individual confessions. Confessions will also be heard 8:00-9:00am, 10:00-11:00am, and 4:00-5:00pm. A member of the Archdiocesan Marriage Tribunal will be present for consultations on annulments from 11:30am-2:00pm. More details are available online.Note: There will be only one Mass offered today at 7:30am.
April 2010
Mass of the Lord's Supper
Thursday, April 1
5:30pm
His Eminence, Theordore Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, principal celebrant and homilist. Washing of feet and procession of the Blessed Sacrament, with choir. Church open until 9:00pm. Additional Mass at 12:10pm. No 7:30am Mass today.
Good Friday
Friday, April 2
- Solemn Liturgy
11:45am (choir)
- Stations of the Cross
3:00pm
- Confessions
11:00–11:30am and following the Stations of the Cross until 4:30pm. No 7:30am Mass today.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 3
No Masses during the day
Confessions from 12:00–1:00pm and 4:00–5:00pm. There will be no 5:30pm Mass.
Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 4
8:00pm
During this liturgy, our catechumens will be baptized and our candidates will be received into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5
Masses at 8:00am, 10:00am (choir), and 12:00noon (choir).
Catholic Police and Fire Society
Tuesday, April 7
12:10pm
The Catholic Police and Fire Society will be remembering Police and Fire personnel living and deceased at the 12:10pm Mass. Come and join them to give thanks. Every month on the second Tuesday at the 12:10pm Mass, the Police and Fire personnel will be remembered.
Christ in the City
Thursday, April 9
7:30pm
Join Young Adults from all over the metro area the second Thursday of each month for an evening of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 7:30-8:30pm (7:00pm Rosary). For information or to be put on the email address list for Christ in the City, contact Laura Ferstl at 301-853-4559 or
Food Collection
Friday, April 10 and Sunday, April 12
St. Patrick's collects non-perishable food items for those in need on the second Sunday of the month. The non-perishable food donations are placed at Our Lady’s altar. Food donations are also collected the Friday before the second Sunday.
St. Patrick’s Academy Alumnae Mass
Sunday, April 18
10:00am
For more information, contact Eileen Marletta at 301-518-9471. Additional Masses at 5:30pm (Vigil, April 17), 8:00am, and 12:00noon.
Music Event
Saturday, April 24
5:00pm
Choralis Cantus Choirs (youth choirs), of Falls Church, Virginia.
Music Event
Sunday, April 25
11:30am
Hillcrest/Duncanville Middle School Choir, of Duncanville, Alabama.
May 2010
The Annual Blue Mass for
Law Enforcers and Firefighters
Tuesday, May 4
12:10pm
Procession begins at 12:00noon. Details online.
