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Holy Mass
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- Sunday 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confessions
SATURDAYS
After the 4:00 PM Mass until the line runs out.
SUNDAYS
7:30 - 7:50 AM | 10:30 - 10:50 AM
Fridays in Lent, immediately after the Stations of the Cross until the line runs out. -
First Fridays
HOLY HOUR
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (Benediction at 9:20 AM)
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Men's Ministry
That Man Is You! is an interactive, multimedia men's program focused on the development of authentic male leadership.
It is designed to help men become the best husbands and fathers they can be, after the heart of God.
It's not too late to begin the LENTEN JOURNEY of our program. We meet on Saturday mornings, 6:00 - 7:30 am at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall.For more info, email or call Matt Cosgrove, matthewcosgrove@verizon.net, 610-368-2900.
SCHEDULE:
6:00 am - Breakfast
6:30 am - Presentation
7:00 am - Small Group Discussion
7:30 am - Conclusion
H OW TO REGISTER:
Register here. When you enter the webpage, scroll down to the very bottom of the page and find the blue bar that says, "Find a Group / Register for a Class" -
Contact Us
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
21370 Newtowne Neck Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: 301-475-9885
FAX: 301-475-5662
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Sacraments 2020
FIRST CONFESSION:
Saturday, February 1, 2020
10:00 am in the church
(Penance Service; not a Mass)
FIRST COMMUNION:
Saturday, May 9, 2020
9:00 am Mass in the church
CONFIRMATION - New Date:
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
7:00 pm Mass in the church
Bishop Roy Campbell presiding -
Calendar-Church and Parish
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Jas 1:1-11Responsorial Psalm 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76Gospel Mk 8:11-13
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Traveling?
If you will be traveling and would like to find a local church try this link:catholicmasstime.org
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St. Francis Xavier's Children's Faith Formation is a family-centered children’s faith formation program for Pre-K (age 4) through Grade 8.
All of the classes are held on Sunday mornings at Father Andrew White School, as this is a combined program with St. Aloysius Parish in Leonardtown.
Registration is now open online here.
Family of Faith will meet from 9:15 to 10:30 AM on the first and third Sundays of each month during the school year, beginning on September 15, 2019.
Families are asked to commit to missing no more than three of our sessions.
Those who are unable to make this commitment are asked to register for My Catholic Faith Delivered, a grade-specific, comprehensive online faith formation program, instead of Family of Faith (also available by clicking on the link above). -
St. Francis Xavier offers a monthly parish grief support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one in the recent past.
We meet on Sundays, 9:15 - 10:15 am in the Rectory. All are welcome. Questions? Email Fr. Rob: rgmaro@gmail.com or call the Parish Office at 301-475-9885.
Bereavement Group Meetings, 2019-20:
March 22, 2020
April 26, 2020
May 24, 2020
June 28, 2020
July 12, 2020
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New Parishioners
Please pick up a registration form in the back of church, or click here for a printable form. You can place the form in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory.
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If there is a problem with an online donation check here.
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Virtual Tour
Take an exciting virtual tour of our church, grounds and cemetery by clicking here.
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Rothman Lecture
From Newtown to Georgetown: Connections and LegaciesA lecture by Prof Adam Rothman, PhD, of Georgetown University given on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the church hall,as part of the continuing 350th Anniversary Celebration of St. Francis Xavier parish. Dr Rothman offers important facts in understanding the relationship between the Manor House, Georgetown University, enslaved people in the 17th and 18th centuries, and their legacies to both institutions.The lecture was sponsored by the Newtown Manor House Committee. [Video, linked below, has been edited for time.]
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From the Pastor
Welcome to St. Francis Xavier Church! Our parish enjoys a rich history as the oldest Catholic church in the original 13 colonies. We were established by the Jesuits in 1661 and today we have about 300 families registered as parishioners. Our current church dates back to 1731.
I invite you to explore our website and if you have any questions or pastoral needs, please feel free to contact us.
If you are in Leonardtown or when you come to visit, I hope that you will be able to pray in our beautiful church and join us for Holy Mass and other parish events throughout the year.
In Christ and St. Francis Xavier,
Fr. Rob Maro
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Please join us each month in the Parish Hall for snacks, fellowship, and a film of faith to inspire the whole family!
Our Parish Hall is now equipped with a wide screen and surround sound so you feel like you're at the movies. Admission is free of charge and fresh popcorn and snacks are on us!
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Bible Study
No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion, begins on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. To participate in the study, you will need to order & purchase the study pack from Ascension Press
Days - Times - Location
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1
7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Rectory
About No Greater LoveFilmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us.
Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ's life.
You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ's suffering and death.
With these insights, Catholics can come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love—drawing closer to Jesus than ever before.
In this program, you will discover:
- What was Jesus going through at each moment?
- How did the Old Testament foretell of Christ’s death?
- Why did Christ die for us? What did it accomplish?
- What was the meaning behind of the tearing of the temple veil, the crowning with thorns, the, and other events during Christ’s Passion
- What do the cryptic last words of Jesus mean?
To register or for more information contact Paula McLeod at paula.mcleod@gmail.com -
Walk in the Park April 25, 2020
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The 4th Annual Walk in the Park will be held on Saturday April 25, 2020 to benefit the Newtowne Manor House Preservation Project. The 5K course leads from the church through the Newtowne Neck State Park to the beaches on the Potomac and back again. Plan now to join in the fun!! And please patronize our sponsors.
