Friends Day of Prayer Throughout the Gospel narratives, Jesus encounters significant thresholds that he must cross as he journeys to Jerusalem, and he invites his followers, who are sometimes reluctant, to accompany him. We also encounter important thresholds in our own lives. Through presentations, guided meditation, journaling, private time, and group sharing, we will reflect...Read More
Latin Language, Lyrics & Liturgy in Lent Ever wondered about the Mass parts we sing in Latin during Lent, what “tantum ergo” really means, or what Latin’s relationship is to the Catholic Church and Liturgy? Or perhaps you have wanted to learn how to say some prayers or chant in Latin? Please join us at...Read More
Family Lenten Mission: “Put on the Mind of Christ” St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 1021 St. Mary’s Road, Pylesville, MD, invites you to its Family Lenten Mission, March 1–5. Join them for inspiring preaching by Fr. Nathan Mudd, CPM, along with Eucharistic Adoration and Confession, as they reflect on faith, repentance, and living as...Read More
Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper Fridays Throughout Lent, 6 p.m. February 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3 What you’ll experience as we gather: The Stations of the Cross (also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Dolorosa) serves as a “spiritual pilgrimage,” where participants move from station to...Read More
The Lenten journey is a rich invitation to listen more deeply to God’s call within and to respond more fully and freely with all of our being. The spiritual writer Henri Nouwen describes the spiritual life as being a movement out of the “house of fear into the house of love.” In this early-Lenten retreat,...Read More
St. Mary of the Assumption 1021 St Marys Road, Pylesville, MD 21132 February 27, 3-7 p.m. March 20, 3-7 p.m. Battered fish/breaded butterfly shrimp platter $17, Breaded butterfly shrimp platter $13, Battered fish platter $13 (all platters come with fries, cole slaw, applesauce, roll, and drink), Battered fish sandwich only $10, Kids Meal (Macaroni and...Read More
Taize Prayer – A Lenten Worship Service Thursday, February 26 7 p.m. In the spirit of a Taize prayer service: Quiet, reflective, and meditative…designed to foster a sense of unity, peace, and a contemplative journey from “head to heart.” St. Ignatius Catholic Community St. Peter Claver Chapel Read More
As Lent begins its perennial unfolding this February, you are invited to gather virtually to mark this sacred period of deepening faith, wrestling questions, and responding to the Holy One’s call within our lives. In community, we will engage in contemplative practices with Sacred Scripture, such as lectio divina (with some contemporary nuances), while also...Read More
Latin Language, Lyrics & Liturgy in Lent Ever wondered about the Mass parts we sing in Latin during Lent, what “tantum ergo” really means, or what Latin’s relationship is to the Catholic Church and Liturgy? Or perhaps you have wanted to learn how to say some prayers or chant in Latin? Please join us at...Read More
Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper Fridays Throughout Lent, 6 p.m. February 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3 What you’ll experience as we gather: The Stations of the Cross (also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Dolorosa) serves as a “spiritual pilgrimage,” where participants move from station to...Read More
Join Knights of Columbus Council 10966 Fridays throughout Lent for our famous Lenten Fish Frys! Fish Frys will be held on Fridays February 20 & 27 and March 6, 20 & 27 from 4 pm to 7 pm in the St. Jane Frances Parish Hall in Riviera Beach, MD. Each dinner purchased includes your choice...Read More
Rend your heart not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God.” (Joel 2:13) These words from the prophet Joel invite us to take an inward journey during the 40 days of Lent to search our hearts as to where we stand with God and our neighbor and to enter more deeply into the...Read More