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Catholic Church We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbor. Learn More /about-us _self

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- All are welcome, even if it's your first time!
- Mass protocol
  
  Masks are recommended, but optional
  
  Wash hands frequently and use sanitizer when coming to Church
  
  Stay home if you feel ill or vulnerable to Covid transmission
  
  We continue to adjust our conservative protocol for OLHOC consistent with ADW and government guidance for fighting the Covid pandemic.
  
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- Whether you are new to Waldorf and searching for a church home, or an existing member looking for inspiration, spiritual guidance, information on the sacraments, or just the latest news we hope our website meets your needs. If you can't find what you are looking for, please don't hesitate to contact us.
  
  Our staff and parishioners are welcoming and excited to help. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbor.
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- Faith Formation Lifelong Faith Formation opportunities (OLLC Early Learning Center, Children, Youth & Adults)
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  May 12
  
  I will never forget the sad eyes of a 10-year-old boy in Bethlehem. He was following our 21 pilgrims together with some friends selling shawls and wallets. In every pilgrimage, I constantly remind our fellow pilgrims: NO SHOPPING! I do not want our wasting precious spiritual time by being continually harassed at every street corner... I noticed that the 10-year-old boy was staying close to me...He was holding a sheep on his frail shoulders ...and suddenly, he put his sheep on my shoulders and shouted...
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- Rejuvenated with the Holy Spirit and Paschal Joy!!!
  
  May 5
  
  - Fr. Alain
  
  It is good to be back home REJUVENATED! The 21 pilgrims of our parish who went to the Holy Land truly experienced the HOLY SPIRIT AND THE JOY of THE RISEN LORD! The pilgrimage was a great celebration of the JOY OF THE EASTER SEASON! We left Waldorf tired and worried on EASTER Tuesday ....but as soon as we arrived in the Holy Land within the beautiful Octave of Easter, the HOLY SPIRIT took over and YES we became OVERJOYED! We celebrated Mass together every day and many times the readings of the day referred to the exact places we were visiting! WOW!!! Every day we were truly "OVERCOME WITH PASCHAL JOY" as concluded in every one of the five Prefaces of the Easter Season: "Therefore, OVERCOME WITH PASCHAL JOY, every land, every people EXULTS IN YOUR PRAISE ..." Upon our return,...
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- Mass Times
  
  Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN 7:30 PM SpanishEspañolES (Neocatechumenal Way) 7:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN (Neocatechumenal Way)
  
  Sunday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Also Livestreamed 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 1:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN (weekly; every 2nd Sunday, the Mass will be Bilingual (French) 7:00 PM SpanishEspañolES También Transmitiendo en Vivo
  
  Monday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  MonSat 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  Wednesday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 7:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  Friday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  1st Friday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 7:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  1st Saturday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Adoration Times
  
  Sunday: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
  
  Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  
  MonSat 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  
  MonFri 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Adoration Chapel, pls sign up or contact the office.
  
  Wednesday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Thursday: 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Holy Hour of Reparation (Pray for our priests.)
  
  Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM During Lent
  
  1st Friday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  1st Saturday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- Confession Times
  
  Sunday: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (English and Spanish)
  
  Wednesday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (English and Spanish) Holy Hour from 6pm - 7pm
  
  Saturday: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM or by appointment (English & Spanish)
  
  Confesiones: Miércoles 6pm - 7 pm, Sábado, 4 pm -6pm, Domingo, 6pm y durante la misa de las 7pm. Tambien con cita previa.
- Live-STreamed Mass
  
  To continuing serving those who are at risk during the COVID pandemic, Masses will continue to be live-streamed on the OLHOC YouTube channel: Sunday Mass: 10 am (English). And some weekdays: 9 am (English).
  
  For more details on the re-opening, click here.
  
  Find the Videos here!
- Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
  
  Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter
  
  Reading I Acts 15:7-21
  Responsorial Psalm 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10
  Gospel Jn 15:9-11
  
  Jueves de la V semana de Pascua
  
  Primera Lectura Hch 15, 7-21
  Salmo Responsorial Salmo 95, 1-2a. 2b-3. 10
  Evangelio Jn 15, 9-11
- Ministerio Hispano
  
  Misa en Español todos los Domingos: 7:00 PM
  Confesiones todos los Domingos: 6:00 PM
  Confesiones todos los Miércoles: 6:00 PM
  Confesiones todos los Sábados: 4:00 PM
Resources
- Helpful Links
  
  Archdiocese of Washington
  
  Daily Readings
  
  Getting Help
  
  Donations and Payments Online
  
  Parish Bulletins
  
  Priest Vocations
  
  US Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Upcoming Events
  
  Shepherd's Table
  
  Thursday, May 19, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  
  The Community Outreach Ministry prepares an evening meal for approximately 95 homeless and needy adults and children. For more information on volunteering follow this link: Soup Kitchen / Shepherd's Table
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  Holy Hour of Reparation
  
  Thursday, May 19, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  
  Spend some time with Jesus and pray for our priests.
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  (WHEN CHURCH REOPENS) Mass at Morningside House of St. Charles
  
  Friday, May 20, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  
  This Mass is provided for Catholic members of the Morningside House of St. Charles.
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  Lectio Divina (Reflect on the upcoming Sunday Readings)
  
  Friday, May 20, 7:00 PM
  
  Please join us this week for Lectio Divina as we explore the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will begin at 7pm. To join via zoom, please contact the office to receive the meeting ID.
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If you are not receiving our electronic parish updates and would like to subscribe, please sign up below with Flocknotes (our parish email/text platform to communicate with our parishioners). click here.

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