7:30 a.m. - Fr. Michael, 9:00 a.m. - Fr. Andrew (with our School), 12:00 p.m. - Fr. Nathanael, 7:30 p.m. - Fr. Andrew

SJB School follows Montgomery County Public School closings for weekday weather related cancellations/delays. Despite school closures, we always have Mass. Religious Education and other parish activities follow Montgomery County Public Schools weekend closures. If Montgomery Country Public Schools weekend activities are cancelled, we will not have Religious Education Classes on Sunday. If there is a Religious Education weekend cancellation, a Flocknote will be sent by the SJB Director of Religious Education, the Catechists will be notified and the Catechists will contact each family. To receive Flocknote text notifications regarding cancellations, please text SJB1 to 84576 from your cell phone to subscribe to Flocknote. The Parish Office follows the Federal Government for cancellations and delays.

Christmas Mass Schedule

Our Christmas Mass schedule will be a little different than in previous years. The 4th Sunday of Advent is December 24, and so please note that our weekend Mass schedule for the 4th Sunday of Advent will be the 5:00 p.m. Vigil on Saturday, 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Sunday Masses (we will NOT have the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 24). Later that evening, our two Christmas Eve Masses will be at 5:00 p.m. (Family Mass) and 9:00 p.m. On Christmas Day, December 25, we will have two Masses at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation

Friday, December 8 Masses at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. with School, 12 Noon and 7:30 p.m

SJB School Christmas Choral Concert

SJB students have been preparing for the upcoming Christmas Choral Concert. Please join us for this SJB Concert that will help put you in the Christmas spirit. All are welcome. Christmas Choral Concert in the Church Matinee Show – Tuesday, December 19, 10:30 a.m. Evening Show – Tuesday, December 19, 7:00 p.m.

From Genesis to Jesus Series

From Genesis to Jesus Series Join us for a 12-part video series: “From Genesis to Jesus”. This exciting program provides the big picture of scripture in an interesting, accessible, and comprehensive manner. Understand the Bible’s entire story as Joan Watson weaves the complete thread of salvation history from creation to the ascension. This series will be shown in the school on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. beginning October 8 with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss. Each episode is 25 minutes long. Please contact our Faith Formation Director, Eddie Argauer, dre@sjbssparish.org or 301-622-1122, with any questions.

Click here to RSVP to our Parish Picnic - September 24

7:30 a.m. - Fr. Holmquist, 9:00 a.m. - Fr. Wakefield, 12:00 noon - Fr. Wakefield

Our New Pastor Rev. Andrew T. Wakefield

Please welcome our new Pastor, Reverend Andrew T. Wakefield from St. Patrick Church in Washington, D.C. who will be at St. John’s starting July 5. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Fr. Andrew graduated from Albion College where he majored in history and then came to Washington, DC where he worked in area social service agencies through his participation in the Jesuit Volunteer Corp. After his “Ruined for Life” year in JVC, he attended the University of Michigan where he earned degrees in law and public policy before returning to Washington.... (READ MORE)

The Casserole Project

The casserole project allows individuals to help feed the hungry by preparing casseroles in their own homes, freezing the casseroles and then delivering the frozen casseroles to St. John’s. Volunteers collect the casseroles on the first Sunday of each month. The collected casseroles are delivered immediately to Elizabeth House, a soup kitchen in Laurel. Participation in the project is on an as able basis; some cooks prepare casseroles every month, others only two or three times a year. A set of six recipes is used. A particular recipe is assigned each month and all are fairly easy to assemble. If you have any questions or comments about the project, please contact Kim and Jeff Paniati at paniati@verizon.net.

Triduum Schedule

St. John the Jogger 2023

The SJB KofC are again sponsoring the St. John the Jogger Virtual 5K and 1M run/walk for St. Camillus Food Pantry. The event will take place between May 1 and June 18, 2023, or May Day to Father's Day weekend. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit the St. Camillus Food Pantry. The COVID-19 Pandemic and the resulting economic hardship has caused the St. Camillus Food Pantry to see an increase in demand for wholesome, nutritious meals for needy families. For more information, please contact DGK Steven Chopski, sgchopskin@gmail.com.

Bereavement Ministry

Our support group is available for anyone who is grieving because of the loss of a loved one. We will meet on Thursday, February 23, at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room of the Kazista Center. All are welcome to attend – drop in for one meeting or as often as you may want or need. For further information, please call Ruth Anne McCormick at 301-622-0664 or email her at drram612@gmail.com.

SJB Community Pre & Post Covid-19 Mass Attendance and Ministries Survey

For families registered at St. John the Baptist, please complete this anonymous survey. The purpose of this brief survey is to gather the levels of Mass attendance and ministries participation in our parish. The information will be used by the Parish Pastoral Council to organize an in-parish reflection on strategies to restore and increase a greater participation in both. The format of the general meeting will be the same as was employed for the Synod Listening Session in 2022. All responses are anonymous. Thank you for your participation. This Parish Survey may be completed via this link: https://forms.office.com/r/bkpgHEHJqB

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve December 24 Masses : 5 p.m. 7 p.m., 12 Midnight -- Christmas Day December 25 Masses : 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. -- Parish Office closed: Monday, December 26

Breakfast with Santa Cancelled

Breakfast with Santa has been cancelled. Those who bought tickets will receive refunds. Thank you to our parent volunteers for their great effort to plan and coordinate the event, which had been scheduled for Dec. 3, and thank you to all of the parent-volunteers who responded to the request for help with a pledge to decorate, clean up, and provide service on the day of the event. Breakfast with Santa is a big operation, and we just weren't ready in a few key areas. We are working on planning Christmas activities during the school day, in partnership with parent volunteers, on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 16. More on that to come.

Thanksgiving Holiday

The Parish Office will be closed Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, and will reopen Monday, November 28, at 9 a.m. There will be only one Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9 a.m. and no Adoration. Friday Masses will be 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Our weekend Masses will be 5 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

SJB School Wreath Fundraiser

The SJB 8th grade class is raising money to support the 8th Grade Graduation Activities. Wreaths, mini-Christmas Trees and centerpieces are being sold through the Mickman Brothers GiftItForward.com website. Please go to GiftItForward.com and place you order by December 8 using fundraising code: STJOHNMD005. Thank you for your support.

Schedule of Masses for the All Saints Day (Tuesday, November 1)

7:30 a.m. - Fr. Brault, 9:00 a.m. - Fr. Brault, 12:00 noon - Fr. Anderson, 7:30 p.m. - Fr. Anderson

Book of Remembrance

This year parishioners will be able to enter the names of those who have died in the Book of Remembrance online beginning November 1. Starting November 1, visit our SJB website, www.sjbssparish.org, and click on Book of Remembrance. Please enter individually the names of the deceased to be remembered.