St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Emmitsburg, Maryland

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Upcoming Events, Fundraisers and Calendar ~~ Scroll and click below on “Upcoming Events, Fundraisers and Liturgical Calendar” to see all dates, flyers and further details for events, dinners, pizza nights, fundraisers, studies, retreats and ministries going on in our parish community. Lots of great things happening for all ages! Please join us!!!

PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO THE USUAL PARISH SCHEDULE DUE TO HOLY WEEK AND EASTER:

  • See “Mass Times” below for the complete Holy Week Schedule

  • First Friday and First Saturday devotions on April 3 & 4, 2026 WILL NOT be celebrated

  • There is NO morning Mass on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, or Holy Saturday (April 2, 3 & 4, 2026)

  • There WILL NOT be all-day Adoration on Thursday, April 2, 2026

  • The Parish Office will be closed on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday (April 2, 3 & 6, 2026)

Mass Times

Saturday Eve:4:30 P.M.

Sunday: 8:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M.

Mon-Sat8:30 A.M.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE for 2026 is as follows:

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, April 02, 2026

  • 7:30 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church

  • 7:00 pm at St. Anthony Shrine

Celebration of the Passion of the Lord, April 03, 2026

  • 3:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church

  • 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Easter Vigil, April 04, 2026

  • 7:30 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church

  • 8:00 pm at St. Anthony Shrine

Easter Day, April 05, 2026

  • 8:00 am and 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church

  • 7:30 am and 11:00 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

  • 9:00 am at St. Anthony Shrine

**** Stations of the Cross are at 7:00 pm each Lenten Friday, including Good Friday

Sacrament of Penance

Every Saturday: 3:15 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.

Every Sunday: 9:15 A.M. - 10:15 A.M.

First Saturday of each month: 9:15 A.M. - 10:15 A.M.

Every Thursday: 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Or by appointment

Sacramental Life

Click here to learn about Eucharistic Adoration, Baptisms, Marriage, and more.

Our Parish

GET INVOLVED

*** DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO DO MORE FOR YOUR PARISH COMMUNITY? Please consider sharing your time and talents as an Eucharistic Minister, lector, or singer. Contact Arlene Putnam at 717-642-4245 if you are interested.

Faith Formation

Catholics Returning Home, OCIA, Faith Formation & Sacramental Prep and more

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage - 2024

Upcoming Events, Fundraisers and Liturgical Calendar

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Volunteer

Serve in the Mass, at community events, and more