St. Patrick's Church is the oldest parish in the Federal City of
Washington, D.C. Founded in 1794 to minister to the needs of the
stonemasons building the White House and the U.S. Capitol, the
parish continues to serve the needs of downtown Washington
through daily Mass & confession, adult education, and cultural
activities.
Announcements
Solemnity of Pentecost
Sunday, May 27
Masses at 5:30pm (vigil, May 26), 8:00am, 10:00am, and 12:00pm.
Memorial Day
Monday, May 28
On this Federal holiday, the rectory is closed and only one Mass will be offered today at 12:10pm.
First Friday Fellowship
Friday, June 1
7:30am Mass followed by 8:00-8:30am theological reflection by Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi on “Prayer: Gift and Response” in the parish hall. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Monsignor Vaghi will hear confessions at 8:30am. Last program today until October!
First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, June 1
Following the 12:10pm Mass, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, where all are invited to pray at a Eucharistic Holy Hour for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Please encourage others to join in this work of intercession.
First Saturday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, June 2
Following the 12:10pm Mass, there will be Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament until Benediction at 1:25pm.