MISSION STATEMENT

We, the community of St. Mary the Mother of God Catholic Church, love God above all.

We extend that love to all neighbors and welcome them into our church community.

We are a healing, caring, and serving community who empower each other by recognizing and utilizing our unique God given talents and gifts for those in need, the poor, the oppressed, the ill.

We are a community united by the Eucharist and nurtured by the Scripture, prayer, and ongoing faith formation.

We continue to work for justice and peace for all God’s people and strive for open communications to allow all to live in peace.


Mass Times

Schedule of Worship

  • Fridays 12:00 pm (unless otherwise posted differently)
    Confessions immediately following
  • Saturday 5:00 pm
  • Sunday 9:00 am (St. Mary’s)
  • Sunday 11:00 am (St. Edward’s)

Reconciliation is held one hour before each Mass and by appointment.


Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Friday November 22

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
St. Mary Noon Mass

Saturday November 23

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
St. Mary Mass

Sunday November 24

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
St. Mary Mass

Monday November 25

All Day
St. Mary-Office Closed

Daily Reading

Daily Reading

Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1 Rv 4:1-11 I, John, had a vision of an open door to heaven,and I heard the trumpetlike voicethat had spoken to me before, saying,“Come up here and I will show you what must happen afterwards.”At once I was caught up in spirit.A throne was there in heaven, and…

Random Prayer

A prayer for you

Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.
Nahum 1:15

Latest News

Latest News

Pregnancy Resource Center-SWVA

The Parish is now collecting needed items for the Pregnancy Resource Center of SWVA. Donations requested: unisex baby blankets, infant boy & girl clothes, diapers, baby wipes, baby bottles and onesies. There is a container located in the gathering space.

Homilies

There will be no Homilies posted during the Pastor’s time away. They will resume on October 8, 2024

Agape Food Pantry

THE AGAPE FOOD PANTRY: Requested for the 3rd Quarter of 2024 is soup, macaroni and cheese and spaghetti sauce (no glass please). Thank you for your continued support.

Hope Pack Program

We continue to accept donations for the Hope Pack Program in memory of Deacon Charles May. The baskets and envelopes are in the gathering space and at the Monroe Street entrance. Please make all checks payable to “Open Door Community” and designate in the memo for “Hope Packs” in memory of Deacon Charles May. Plastic shopping bags continue to be accepted. Thank you for your continued support.

(Memorial) The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary