Food Sale
May 15th 10 am - 4 pm
at St Joseoph
Roast Beef, Salad,
Rice & Beans, Tortillas,
Soda, Snow Cones
Pentecost in the Park!
As Catholics, we remember on Pentecost Sunday the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles in wind and tongues of flame, empowering them, and us, to take on the ministry of Jesus. Our Pastorate will celebrate this special day, June 5th, with mass at the Band Shell in Hagerstown’s City Park at 11:00am. Want to help? Come to a planning meeting on May 9 at 6:30pm at St. Joseph.
Parishioner's Night Out
Hoffmans All American Grill, May 18, 5:30 PM 18203 Mason Dixon Rd, Hagerstown, MD (far North End of Hagerstown). If anyone wishes to join others in the pastorate, please notify Edith at 301-432-2028 or by email: edithaltshuler@gmail.com.
Yard Sale / Bake Sale
Save the Date! June 10th. & 11th. 2022
Donation Days:
June 6th. - 8th. (when office is open and from 6PM to 8PM)
June 7th. (when office is open only)
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.
10:30 mass at St. James livestream at YouTube channel: catholicparishesofsouthwashingtoncounty
Food for Micah's backpack needed on Sundays at St. James. Place items in the bin.
Food for Williamsport Food Bank needed at St. Joseph. Place food on table.
RCIA Mondays at 6:30 pm; Classes will rotate among the 3 parishes.
Legion of Mary Wednesdays 10 am with zoom option available.
Contact Diane Smith for information regarding both RCIA and Legion of Mary at 240-520-0724
St. James Women's Bible Group at 10 a.m. at St James church hall. Contact: Mary Ann DePasquale at mdepasq415@earthlink.net or 302-432-7201
Outreach for seniors Caring.com comprehensive information at https://www.caring.com/senior-living/nursing-homes/maryland
http://retireguide.com/guides/senior-benefits-discounts/
FIRST COMMUNION
Is currently in session. If you have any questions, contact Linda Baer at linda.baer@archbalt.org
CONFIRMATION
Program has 2 sessions per month through April 2022 with Confirmation in May 2022. Registration and questions to Coordinator, Frank Watkins Jr at the parish office, by cell 240-310-9656 or email cpswcconfirmation@gmail.com
CLASSROOM K-8th grade
Classes began 9/26/21
Sunday's 9am-10am
Any questions, contact Coordinator, Linda Baer at linda.baer@archbalt.org
If your child or grandchild will be attending a parochial school in the 2022-2023 school year tuition assistance is available. Please visit the Pastorate website, click on About then click on Documents, then click on Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance Policy. Complete the form, put it in an envelope and mark “Tuition Assistance” on the envelope. Please mail the envelope to the office at St. Joseph or put it in the collection basket at St. Augustine, St. James, or St. Joseph. Please return the completed form by June 15, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Darby Smith at darbysusan1979@gamil.com
Below is a traditional Prayer of Spiritual Communion. It can be prayed if you find yourself unable to receive the Eucharist, or even in the midst of your daily work, lifting up your thoughts to God.
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire
to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated
from You.
Amen.