Following the directives of The Archdiocese of Washington, all public Masses will be cancelled beginning Saturday, March 14th, until further notice.
A statement regarding this decision from Archbishop Gregory is available here.
Archbishop Gregory has also issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass during this time to all parishioners of the Archdiocese of Washington.
Learn more about the dispensation and how you can make a spiritual communion here.
Archbishop Gregory invites us to follow the ADW Facebook page to watch the ADW livestream of the Mass. We will also be emailing you a link with options to watch the Mass from home.
Below is the updates on our parish events:
Mass Schedule:
Daily Mass:
- There will be a daily Mass tomorrow, Saturday, March 14th at 9 am
- Starting on Monday, there will be no more daily Masses until further notice.
- There will be Adoration at 8 am and rosary at 8:30 am.
Sunday Masses:
- There will be no Masses until further notice.
- The church will be open for prayer on Sunday, March 15th starting at 7:30 am for Adoration & Rosary.
Confessions:
- There will be confessions this Saturday at 4 pm
- Sunday, March 15th at 6:45 pm
- Wednesday (The Light in On) 6:45 pm
The Parish Penance Service on Monday, March 16th has been cancelled.
Stations of the Cross:
The parish stations of the Cross will still take place today, Friday, March 13th at 2:30 pm & 7 pm.
Religious Education (CCD)
- All CCD Classes have been cancelled until further notice.
- Please continue working on your online work (My Catholic Faith Delivered).
- If you need your username/password/get locked out, please contact Mrs Nereida Tellechea cre@olhoc.org or call the office 301-645-7112
Sacramental Preparation:
- First Penance/First Communion:The workshop for this Sunday, March 15th has been cancelled as well as the First Penance on Monday, March 16th. Please continue working with your children on how to go to confession and the other resources that Sr Rosario has provided. If you have further questions, please contact Sr Rosario sister@olhoc.org
- Confirmation:The workshop for this Sunday has been cancelled. Marlen Coles will be emailing you the resources from the workshop as well as other Confirmation information.
RCIA:
The RCIA Classes have been suspended until further notice. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Rich.
Baptismal Classes:
The Baptismal Preparation Class has been cancelled for March 24th.
Youth Ministry
- All Youth Night for this Sunday, March 15th has been cancelled.
- There will be no Youth Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsals until further notice.
The Gift of the Eucharist:
- The Gift of the Eucharist will continue as planned.
- Thursdays 6:45 pm & Saturdays 9:45 am
Preschool - Our Lady's Little Christians:
The Preschool will be closed for 2 weeks starting on Monday, March 16th - March 27th. If you have any questions, please contact Nieda Tice preschool@olhoc.org
The Parish Office will remain open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm.
If you have any questions, please email office@olhoc.org or
call the office 301-645-7112
March 15, 2020 - Remembering Naomi's Smile!
"It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this column. Last Saturday, God called back Naomi home. We all had hoped for a miracle. We had prayed that God will give Naomi more years on earth. God had a different plan. None of us can imagine the pain of parents losing a six-year old girl after a courageous, one-year battle with brain tumor (unless we have faced a similar situation in our own lives). The consolation for many of Naomi's family members and friends is THEIR FAITH IN GOD AND THEIR HOPE THAT NAOMI IS SMILING UPON THEM FROM HEAVEN!
While God did not grant Naomi a miraculous healing, HE allowed Naomi and her classmates at St Peter's School to inspire many people. Can you imagine an entire school of 275 students (pre-K through 8th grade) praying the Rosary together week after week for the healing of their friend Naomi? This is how I met Naomi..."
You can also sign-up in the office or
talk to Mike & Diane Spurgeon.
Parish Penance Service has been cancelled!
March 15, 2020
Everyone is invited to our Sunday, 9:30 am,
Bible study in the FM Hall!
Our newest study, which began Feb 23, enhances our Parish Lenten Mission study, Gift of the Eucharist with Dr. Brant Pitre.
See how the Holy Eucharist is deeply rooted in Sacred Scripture (Old and New Testaments) and the essential purpose and reality of Jesus’ words and actions at the Last Supper.
Contacts: Mike and Diane Spurgeon at afbabe1@verizon.net
Cancelled until further notice!
Cancelled for this Sunday!
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of OLHOC, we are requesting any photos that you may have of your child or grandchild while he or she was enrolled at Our Lady’s Little Christians Preschool. Most especially we are looking for any photos of your child with any of our teachers, past or present, or with the Our Lady Help of Christians sign out front. Photos may be scanned and emailed to preschool@olhoc.org or brought to the office and Ms. Nieda will scan them for you. Look for our display as we get closer to the Feast Day in May. Thank you!!
Scripture Study will still take place!
Tuesday
Join us after the
9 am Mass
to study the readings for the next Sunday.
Wednesday
Join us at 7:30 pm, following the 7 pm Mass.
Thursday, March 19th
Act of Consecration to Saint Joseph
O dearest St. Joseph, I consecrate myself to your honor and give myself to you, that you may always be my father, my protector and my guide in the way of salvation. Obtain for me a greater purity of heart and fervent love of the interior life. After your example may I do all my actions for the greater glory of God, in union with the Divine Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. O Blessed St. Joseph, pray for me, that I may share in the peace and joy of your holy death. Amen.
Cancelled!
Youth Ministry Questions, contact Marlen Coles marlen@olhoc.org
Rehearsals have been cancelled until further notice!
Reserve Your Spots for
Steubenville Conference June 12-14th
Join us this summer for Steubenville Conference at Franciscan University
in Steubenville, Ohio. A Steubenville Conference weekend is PACKED with dynamic speakers, worship music, Mass, Adoration and MORE! Come and encounter Christ with other teens from other states as we worship together and grow in our Catholic faith!
in Steubenville, Ohio. A Steubenville Conference weekend is PACKED with dynamic speakers, worship music, Mass, Adoration and MORE! Come and encounter Christ with other teens from other states as we worship together and grow in our Catholic faith!
Reserve Your Spots for Camp Covecrest in Tiger, Georgia August 2nd-8th
Camp Covecrest, located in the North Georgia Mountains, is an amazing and transformative week of fun, activities, time with friends, prayer and growing in your faith (i.e. high ropes, messy games, obstacle course, zip line, white water rafting, team building experiences, music, talks, reflections, Mass, Adoration & personal growth).
