The Catholic Parishes of South Washington County

The livestream for the St. James 9:45 am Mass is available on our YouTube channel, click on link below: 
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St. James Women's Bible Group at St James church hall.  Contact: Mary Ann DePasquale at 301-432-7201 or 
 [email protected] 

St. James Men's Prayer Group
 Every other Thursday eveing from 7:30-8:30 in St. James Parish Hall
 For more information contact Alan Hoberg - [email protected]

Catholic Daughters RADA Sales
 This is an ongoing fund raiser selling quality American made kitchen products. Contact Sharon Wigfield [email protected]

Rosary  Makers  Come join the Pastorate Rosary Makers.  All ages with an adult are welcome.  We meet now through May on the second Sunday of the month from 2-4 pm.  Join us at St. Joseph in the last classroom at the end of the hall.   No experience or skill needed.  All supplies are provided.  We make rosaries for the missions, first communicants, confirmation, OCIA, hospitals and more.
 For more information email Denise Kelly at [email protected]

The Catholic Parishes of South Washington County (CPSWC) joins together our three vibrant parishes to be a beacon of Christ's Light in our communities and beyond. Entrusted with this light at baptism, we go forth celebrating the sacraments, proclaiming the gospel, and serving the people of God. CPSWC offers both daily and weekend masses across our three parishes of St. Augustine,
St. James, and St. Joseph. 

FAITH FORMATION
 PrK - 8th GRADE
TIME FOR CLASSROOM SESSION:
To be announced Sundays at St Joseph
CLASSES BEGIN 
In September
QUESTIONS? 
 Contact Linda Baer at [email protected] 

Volunteers are needed at all Parishes for weekly care of the Altar Linens.  The care of altar linens is an essential "housekeeping" task for any faith community. It is one of the "behind the scenes" jobs, which help the community prepare for worship by having the essential linens clean and ready. With today's easy to care for fabrics; the task is less time-consuming than when 100% linen was used.

Please click here for more information and contact the parish office if you would like to volunteer.

Our pastorate supports two area food pantries: The South Washington County Food Pantry in Boonsboro, and the Williamsport Food Bank. Please bring your nonperishable food donations when you come to mass. Please be sure that your donations are not expired. 

Our pastorate also supports Micah’s Backpack, the initiative that helps students in area schools that experience food insecurity. Backpacks with nonperishable food are distributed to needed elementary/middle school aged children on Fridays so that they have enough to each over the weekends, when they are unable to participate in school meal programs. Needed food items: soups (vegetable, chicken noodle and tomato) mac and cheese, pudding and apple sauce cups, canned vegetables, and pork and beans. There are bins in each of our parishes for your donations to the food pantries and Micah’s Backpack.

Outreach for seniors- Caring.com-comprehensive information at:   https://www.caring.com/senior-living/nursing-homes/maryland
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Reminder:  We want our parishioners to be safe.  Weekday inclement weather, the churches will follow Washington County Public Schools; If school is closed or delayed, weekday morning masses will be canceled and the office will open at 10AM. On weekends please check the inclement weather line on the church phone (301-797-9445) or check our Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/MyStJoseph for up to date information.  As always, if the conditions warrant, please stay home and stay safe.