St. Joseph Catholic Church

Father Rob's Weekly Column

May 29, 2022

Dear Parish Family,

I want to take this opportunity to thank so many of you who have generously responded to my ‘Sermon on the Amount’ (this past November), when I shared the financial state of the parish and made an appeal for increased giving.  Back in November, I shared that our total collections and contributions fell short of the cost of operating the parish by almost $6,000 per month.  Our average monthly debt reduction collection (to pay off the mortgage on the church) was $3,550 less than our monthly mortgage payment of $11,225.38.

Here’s a snapshot of the progress we have made since November 2021 and also where we are still in need:
 

• Our year to date weekly offertory average has increased by 10% but is still $2,000 less than budgeted per week.

• Now the average monthly offertory is covering our payroll, benefits, Archdiocesan assessments, and utilities but we still rely on contributions and other revenue to make up the difference in our total monthly expenses.

• In December 2021, a number of parishioners volunteered to be part of a new Fundraising Committee.  Thanks to their hard work and creative ingenuity, we have held a number of successful fundraisers to help with the monthly debt reduction (i.e., Blingo, Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Basket Raffle, Mamma Lucia’s and Chick-Fil-A family nights, etc.).  More fundraisers are being planned, such as the Bull and Oyster Roast and the online vendor fair. 

• The average monthly debt reduction collection has improved by 22% but is still $1,850 short of our mortgage payment each month.

These improvements are a great sign of hope and reflect what a generous parish we have here at St. Joseph’s.  I want to encourage you to continue to give as your means allow.  Your generosity is already making a big difference and is noticed and sincerely appreciated.  I ask you to join me in praying to our beloved patron, St. Joseph, as we entrust the financial state of our parish to his loving intercession and protection.

Faithfully, in Christ,
Father Rob

Contact Us

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

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To Request a Mass Intention

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.

The Mass Intentions for 2022 have all been reserved.  We are partnering with neighboring parishes to utilize some of their available Masses.  For additional information contact the Rectory at 301-937-7183.

The Mass Intention book for 2023 will open on October 1, 2022 at which time we will accept requests for the following year. 

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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

Only the 8:30am Sunday Mass is livestreamed on Zoom

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Updated Safety Protocols

 Safety Protocols for Our
In-Person Masses

Confessions 

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

Eucharistic Adoration

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

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Upcoming Events
Fridays
Eucharistic Holy Hour after 8am Mass
Saturdays
8:30am - 10:30 am - Confessions
Saturday, June 4
4:00pm - 8th grade Graduation
Saturday, June 4, Raleigh NC
10:00am - Ordination of Dcn John De Guzman
Watch Party - School Multipurpose Room
Sat/Sun June 4/5
Blessings at all Masses
for Graduates, preK-Graduate studies
Sunday, June 12
12:00pm—Father's Day Basket Raffle
 Save the Date • Sunday, September 25
Bull and Oyster Roast/Silent Auction
Parish Fundraiser.