St. Patrick Catholic Church

July-August 2020

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Welcome back! We resumed offering public Masses here at Saint Patrick Church on Monday, June 22, 2020. Washington, D.C.
moved to Phase 2 on Monday, June 22, allowing 100 people in places of worship. Our parish staff, leaders of ministries 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 are very excited about coming together again in person as a faith community and we look forward to seeing you.

The seriousness of this pandemic dictates that we follow the guidelines and safety measures given by State and Local authorities and health officials, and the Archdiocese of Washington. Therefore, please understand that the logistics and schedule required to offer public Masses and liturgies under these guidelines will be different fromthe last time you attended Mass.

Please read the following guidelines carefully to facilitate a smooth reopening.

Please be patient with us in implementing this plan and understand that we will make any changes deemed necessary to assure the safety of those attending, while also recognizing the importance of making the sacraments available.

May God bless you and your loved ones and keep you safe,

Reverend Monsignor Charles V. Antonicelli
Pastor

To keep up with the latest COVID-19 resources and information from the Archdiocese of Washington, click here.

*Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at 
least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if you were already there, and I unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
(Saint Alphonsus Liguori)

Fall, Advent, & Christmas 2020 Schedule of Liturgies & Events
To read the Fall, Advent and Christmas Schedule, click here.

Papal Encyclical Fratelli Tutti 
To read the Papal Encyclical, click here.

Maryland's Catholic Bishops Release Letter Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Vote
To read the letter issued by Maryland's Catholic Bishops, click here.

MARYLAND'S CATHOLIC BISHOPS ISSUE LETTER ON RACIAL JUSTICE
To read the letter issued by Maryland's Catholic Bishops, click here.

ST. PATRICK FELLOWSHIP GROUP
The St. Patrick Fellowship Group now meets online and by phone as well as in person for scripture discussion, group prayer and social events. We would love to have you join us! For more information, please email stpatsfellowshipdc@gmail.com. All are welcome.

THE BLUE MASS (Cancelled this year. Will return in May 2021)
The Blue Mass is held every year in May to pray for all involved in law enforcement and first responders in our country, especially those who have died in the line of duty. This year, the Blue Mass was postponed from May to September due to the coronavirus. Now, since we will not be fully open in Washington, D.C. by September, sadly we are cancelling the Blue Mass this year. We continue to pray for all of our law enforcement personnel throughout the country who serve to keep us safe every day, and we look forward to the return of the Blue Mass in May 2021.