Dear Parishioners,
The parish offices will be closed Wednesday through Friday this week in observance of Thanksgiving. Fr. Baer and the entire St. Nicholas parish staff wish you a safe, healthy, and blessed Thanksgiving.
God Bless You!
Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday. There will be no 8:30 AM Mass.
We urge everyone to self-screen before leaving home. If you or someone in your family is displaying any of the following, please STAY HOME.
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Unusual Headache
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- New loss of taste or smell
Thank you for your cooperation!
From Fr. Baer, Pastor: We are planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas and expecting the holidays will be anything but typical. Our ministries need your support today. After the uncertainty, unemployment, and isolation caused by COVID19, families will be turning to St. Nicholas for help during the season. Your generous donation now will help us plan and budget for ministries that will serve those in need. We prayerfully request that you sign up for e-Giving through Faith Direct from your smartphone, tablet, or computer, where you can setup recurring donations or give a one-time gift. Please visit faith.direct/MD607.Thank you for your support of our parish family.
God Bless You,
Fr. Timothy K. Baer, Pastor
God Bless You,
Fr. Timothy K. Baer, Pastor
Memorial Candles: If you forgot to retrieve your loved one's memorial candle, you can find them in the Social Hall on the table, ready for you to take home.
Confirmation Mass: Thank you to all who helped make our Confirmation liturgy last Sunday such a beautiful event. Thank you to Brandon Langmia for stepping in last minute as an Altar Server, our Lectors Stefan Abresch, and Sharon Campbell, our wonderful musicians Rolanda Brown and Meg Nemeth, our catechists Genevieve Goering, Stefan Abresch, Kathy Garnes, and Katie Vaughn. Thanks also to the godparents and sponsors who have helped and will continue to guide our Confirmandi. We also want to thank Fr. Baer and Deacon Eric for their continued prayers for these young ladies and gentlemen.
Coming to Mass Thanksgiving morning, or this weekend? Please download and print the corresponding worship aid found below and bring it with you. Thank you!
How to use Sign-ups: (They've been streamlined since we used them last).
- Click the button below.
- Choose the Mass you would like to attend.
- Add number of people in your family, and each person's name.
- You will receive an immediate confirmation, as well as an email confirmation in a few minutes.
- Sign-Ups will close on Friday by 2:30 PM.
Weekend Mass Dec. 5/6
The Second Sunday of Advent
5:00 Vigil Mass
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
Enrich Your Advent: Open your heart to the woman who made Christmas possible. Join us for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother a free Bible Study via Zoom on Thursdays, December 3, 10 and 17 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
We will explore the stories of the Annunciation, Visitation, and Nativity, and delve into the rich meanings of these powerful stories through study questions, discussions, and video. All are welcome!
Please register by this Friday, November 27 with Kathy Schmitt, facilitator at kschmitt123@yahoo.com
The Holy Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Have you joined the Knights of Columbus in either of the prayer initiatives they are leading? The Knights lead the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary every Sunday at 11:00 AM, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy every Friday at 3:00 PM. Please prayerfully consider joining our Knights and your brothers and sisters in faith as we ask Mary and Jesus to bless our families and our parish family. We hope to see you soon!
Christmas Memorial Flowers:
The Altar Society will be purchasing red and white poinsettias to decorate the church for Christmas. If you would like to contribute, envelopes for Christmas Flowers will be available on the tables in the back of the church beginning Saturday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Dec. 20.
You can return your envelope to us three (3) ways:
- Collection basket
- Secure mailbox outside the Rectory
- Mail: St. Nicholas Church 8603 Contee Rd. Laurel, MD. 20708
Please make your check payable to St. Nicholas Church. Don't forget to include the name or names of loved ones you want to remember. A list of donors and memorialized loved ones will be published.
Thank you and Merry Christmas.
If you have any questions, please contact Altar Society President Pat Farmer at 301-776-4645 or buttonspaf@aol.com.
St Nicholas:
In celebration of our Patron Saint (St. Nicholas) the Knights of Columbus invite all parishioners to contribute gift cards for LARS. A decorated box will be at the back of church after all weekend Masses until our feast day, December 6th.
Our St. Nicholas Family has always been so supportive of our Adopt a Family initiative, that we wanted to let you know, like most things, it is still going on, but in a different format.
Considering the pandemic this year Catholic Charities cannot collect toys for families in need. Catholic Charities is inviting parishioners to donate money for gift cards for the many families served by Catholic Charities programs. This way we can maintain social distancing and protect the health and safety of our clients and volunteers. You can sponsor a family on the Catholic Charities Angel Tree at [http://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org;angeltree1/]www.catholiccharitiesdc.org;angeltree1/
If you feel uncomfortable attending Mass, or have underlying health issues that are a concern, please remember that the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation is still in effect until further notice. We will continue to send out the Sunday Flocknotes with the links to the livestream Sunday Mass from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Remember to wash your hands frequently, cover your cough and/or sneeze, and keep 6' or more from those who do not reside with you, and if you are feeling sick, please stay home.
God bless you!