Dear Parishioners,

With the warm weather here, the grass is growing fast. When I got here, I cancelled the grass mowing service and it has saved us a lot of money. (Do I sound like Trump?) We can do this because we have volunteers, usually retired people, who graciously mow the grass. We could use a couple of more people. We have a riding mower. If you would like to volunteer to help cut the grass, please get in contact with me after the 17th. 301-606-9260

Lately there have been people outside of the Church begging after the Sunday Masses. It started with one, now it is growing. We offer help via the St. Vincent de Paul Society and this is the way they are to obtain help. I know it is hard to walk by someone in need, but these people have been told how to obtain help. If people refuse to follow the rules and the organized structures, there will soon be lots of beggars at the masses and no accountability as to the validity of their need.

Today is Mother’s Day. We wish all Moms a blessed day. If your Mom is living, treat her like the Queen. She deserves it.

Just a reminder, next Sunday, May 20th, is the last 5:15 Mass until September. Next Sunday is also Pentecost. If you have something red to wear, I would encourage it to show that this is a very special day in our Church calendar.

Fr. John