St. Joseph Catholic Church

Father Rob's Weekly Column

January  30, 2022

Dear Parish Family,
Please see the bulletin announcement on page five that includes a beautiful artistic rendering of what our new outdoor sign will look like.  Unfortunately our current sign was badly damaged due to an auto accident a few months ago.  While our insurance is covering a significant portion of the bill, we need to raise $6,000 to cover the remaining cost for a new, upgraded sign.  If you would like to make a contribution towards the new sign, please write a check payable to St. Joseph Church and put “outdoor sign” in the memo line.  There is no gift that is too small.  Your generosity is very much appreciated!  

This week we celebrate St. Joseph Regional Catholic School and all of the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington during National Catholic Schools Week:  January 30 through February 5.  All throughout the country, parishes will take time to thank God for the gift of a Catholic education. The theme for this year’s Catholic Schools Week is Faith, Excellence, and Service.  I, too, am a product of a Catholic education from elementary, high school and into my college years.  I’m so grateful for the sacrifice my parents made to send me to these wonderful schools.  I love what I see happening in our own parish regional school under the excellent leadership of our principal, Mrs. Erin Meunier, our vice principal, Mrs. Courtney Smith, and all of our dedicated faculty and staff.  Our students are receiving a top-notch education and are happy to be here.  They are joyful disciples of Christ and love learning about their Catholic faith. 

This Wednesday, February 2, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple at Jerusalem on the 40th day after His birth. When Mary and Joseph presented Jesus at the Temple, Simeon embraced the child Jesus and called Him a “light of revelation to the Gentiles.”  These words inspired the custom of blessing candles (to represent the Light of Christ) on this day, which is also known as Candlemas.  If you would like to bring your candles from home, we will bless them at the 8:00 am Mass on Wednesday, February 2.

On Thursday, February 3, we will celebrate the Memorial of Saint Blaise, a bishop, martyr who lived in Armenia in the early 4th century.  St. Blaise is known for working a miracle to save a child’s life, who was choking to death on a fishbone.  That’s why we call upon him to help all who have diseases of the throat.  Our Mass that day at 8:00 am will include the Blessing of the Throats whereby we ask St. Blaise to protect us from all sicknesses of the throat.  Due to concerns around Covid-19, we will use the option to bless the entire assembly at once from the sanctuary and not individually with the crossed candles. 

Faithfully in Christ,
Father Rob

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To request a Mass for your friends and family please come by the parish office during office hours or send us your request by mail. When sending in a request, please mail to St. Joseph Church, 11007 Montgomery Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705 and include:

• The name of the person you would like the Mass offered for (please notate if they are living or deceased)
• If you’d like the first available Mass, or Mass offered on a particular date (the Mass intention book fills up quickly)
• Your Name
• Your Phone number
• Your Email
• Mass stipend (suggested donation is $10)
• The address where you would like the Mass card mailed.

We will contact you to confirm your request.

Mass & Confession Times

Holy Mass

Saturday:        8:00am (1st Saturdays only)
                             5:00pm Vigil
Sunday:           8:30am & 11:00am 
Monday:         8:00am 
Tuesday:         No Mass
Wednesday:  8:00am;  2:15 pm (School Mass-Students Only)
Thursday:      8:00am 
Friday:             8:00am  followed by Eucharistic Holy Hour at 8:45 am

All Masses listed take place in the church and all are live streamed on Zoom, except for Sunday 11:00am and First Saturdays at 8:00 am.  To gain access to the Zoom link, please sign up for Flocknote emails (below)

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Updated Safety Protocols

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In-Person Masses

Confessions 

All confessions take place in the confessionals
Saturdays:  8:30 - 10:00am 
 

Eucharistic Adoration

Fridays:  8:45 - 9:45 am (Virtual Zoom Eucharistic Holy Hour)
Immediately follows Holy Mass at 8:00 am
 

Contact Us

St. Joseph Catholic Church
11007 Montgomery Road
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-937-7183

Office Hours

Upcoming Events at St. Joseph's

click here to visit the Calendar for more details

Saturday 1/8 7:00 am
-Men's Prayer & Breakfasts with Father Rob
Mondays 7:00pm Zoom
-Walking With Purpose
Friday 1/14 7:00 pm
-Parish Movie Night...Cancelled
Saturday 1/29 9:00 am
-Synod Discussion Session