The Catholic Parishes of South Washington County

Maryland Legal Aid Pro Bono Day
September 28 from 8-4 at the Social Services Office on Potomac Street.  Free consultation regardless of income.  Information at 301-694-7414

Faith Formation starts September 25th.  Contact Linda Baer at Linda.baer@archbalt.org for tuition costs and to register.

Harvest Hoedown
October 1, 2022  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Byron Memorial Park.  Benefits Williamsport Food Bank so cost is donation of nonperishables.  Expect to enjoy a bake sale, silent auction, pumpkin painting, games, scarecrow making, crafts and vendors with music.  To volunteer call Patty Patterson 304-274-2109

Catholic Daughters of the Americas©  Maryland State Fall Conference October 2, 2021 for more information contact Joanne Morgan at Jemo244@myactv.net

Catholic Daughters
MD State 50/50 Raffle tickets are available; they are $5.00 each.  Last year the raffle netted over $1,700; this year there will also be two Lucky Losers Drawings.  The drawing is December 3.  Please let me know if you would like to purchase a ticket.  For information contact Joanne Morgan at Jemo244@myactv.net

If you have questions about the Cathoic Church, get answers at a meeting for the Rite of Christian Initiation September 26, 2022 from Diane Jones (240) 520-0724

The Catholic Parishes of South Washington County (CPSWC) joins together our three vibrant parishes to be a beacon of Christ's Light in our communities and beyond. Entrusted with this light at baptism, we go forth celebrating the sacraments, proclaiming the gospel, and serving the people of God. CPSWC offers both daily and weekend masses across our three parishes of St. Augustine,
St. James, and St. Joseph. 

Reminder:  Weekday inclement weather, the churches will follow Washington County Public Schools; If school is closed or delayed, weekday morning masses will be canceled and the office will open at 10AM. On the weekends please check the inclement weather line on the church phone or check our Facebook page for up to date information. Although, as always, if the conditions warrant, please stay home and stay safe.

The livestream for the St. James 10:30am Mass is available on our YouTube channel, click on link below: 
catholicparishesofsouthwashingtoncounty

Our pastorate supports two area food pantries: The South Washington County Food Pantry in Boonsboro, and the Williamsport Food Bank. Please bring your nonperishable food donations when you come to mass. Please be sure that your donations are not expired. 

Fall is on its way and the following foods are highlighted for the month of SEPTEMBER:
Beef Stew
Sloppy Joe Mix
Kidney Beans
Bean with Bacon Soup

Our pastorate also supports Micah’s Backpack, the initiative that helps students in area schools that experience food insecurity. Backpacks with nonperishable food are distributed to needed elementary/middle school aged children on Fridays so that they have enough to each over the weekends, when they are unable to participate in school meal programs. Needed food items: soups (vegetable, chicken noodle and tomato) mac and cheese, pudding and apple sauce cups, canned vegetables, and pork and beans. There are bins in each of our parishes for your donations to the food pantries and Micah’s Backpack.

RCIA Mondays starting September 26, at 6:30 pm; Classes will rotate among the 3 parishes.

Legion of Mary Wednesdays 10 am with zoom option available.
Contact Diane Jones for information regarding both RCIA and Legion of Mary at 240-520-0724

St. James Women's Bible Group at St James church hall.  Contact: Mary Ann DePasquale at 301-432-7201 or 
mdepasq415@earthlink.net 

Outreach for seniors Caring.com comprehensive information at https://www.caring.com/senior-living/nursing-homes/maryland

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