Due to COVID-19, there are many precautions we must take for the health and safety of all as we once again begin public celebrations of the Mass. To insure proper social distancing between people we need to limit the number of seats available at each of the five Weekend Masses:

Please view this message from Archbishop Wilton Gregory regarding the opening of our public Masses in the Archdiocese of Washington.

Many different scam emails using various email addresses have been sent to SJB parishioners in Fr. David’s name asking for help or money. Please do not respond to these emails. Fr. David communicates with our parishioners through the bulletin or mailings and does not send emails to parishioners. If you receive an email from Fr. David requesting money or assistance, please do not respond and delete the email immediately. Please call the Parish Office, 301-622-1122, if you have any questions.

Due to COVID-19, there are many precautions we must take for the health and safety of all as we prepare to once again begin public celebrations of the Mass. To insure proper social distancing between people we will need to limit the number of seats available at each of the five Weekend Masses

Mass celebrations have resumed in the Church. If you cannot attend Mass in the Church, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass in the Church will be live streamed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sjbcc. The Daily 9:00 a.m. Mass will also be live streamed an Facebook. The Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be live streamed on Facebook, Fridays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The next SJB Parish Food Drive drop off will be Saturday, July 18. Please drive to the table in front of the Lyon Center and as you stay safe in your car, just pop your trunk or tailgate and your donation will be unloaded. Dry goods are preferred.

Do you need help paying your gas and electric bill or to afford food right now?  You may be eligible to apply for financial assistance to purchase food for your household through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). You may also be eligible to apply for utility bill assistance through the State Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP).

I am writing to inform you that we are planning to begin offering public Masses here at Saint John the Baptist as soon as the Montgomery County restrictions are lifted. Our parish staff and volunteers have been working very hard to establish a plan that does everything we reasonably can to make this a safe reopening for those who are able to attend...

 We have finally received funds from the Small Business Administration. With these funds, our parish staff will be brought back to a normal state. We will use this loan for the salaries and benefits of our employees. The funds may and will also help defray the expenses for gas, water and electric expenses...

They need support as they provide care for the elderly at their Jeanne Jugan Residence during these challenging times. Since the Little Sisters are unable to go to the local parishes and collect donations for the needs of their Residents, please consider donating the following:

SJB CYO Soccer Fall 2020 registration is now open. Save now with early bird pricing through May 29th. Regular pricing will take affect through the deadline on June 12.

Many people have asked how they can help others during this critical time. Here are a few resources for parishioners wishing to provide food or financial donations to organizations with food pantries.

As we begin our second week of Easter, Father Cezary and I continue to pray for all our parishioners daily at Mass and like many of you keep informed through the various forms of media on the Virus...

Dear Parishioners, I write to wish you and your families a prayerful Happy Easter. While we have had an eventful Lenten season, we have been able to continue our personal and familial relationship with the good Lord. The parish continues through the bulletin, flock notes, our website to primarily support the spiritual under-pinning of our daily lives. There are and continue to be a number of challenges in this new reality...

As of Tuesday, 3/31, the Parish Office is Closed until further notice because of the “stay in place” order from Governor Hogan.

On the first and third Saturday morning each month, from 9 am to 12 noon SJB will host a food drive. Please drive to the table in front of the Lyon Center and as you stay safe in your car, just pop your trunk or tailgate and we’ll unload your donation. Dry goods are preferred.

Archbishop Gregory will be celebrating the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter at The Cathedral of Saint Matthew. These celebrations will be available via live-stream on the Archdiocese of Washington YouTube channel.

For several years, our parish has played a role in getting previously homeless veterans established in permanent housing. In coordination with Housing Counseling Services, the referring agency, and the veterans’ case managers who work with the vets to secure housing and a support system, we provide “Welcome Home Kits”

As a result of Governor Hogan's order, Archbishop Gregory has indicated Masses open to the public, in ALL archdiocesan parishes, missions, and campus ministries will not be celebrated starting this Saturday, March 14 until further notice. Archbishop Gregory has also issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass during this time to all parishioners of the Archdiocese of Washington.