Sacramental Life & Parish Faith Programs

The Sacraments

Mass Schedule

Saturday Eve:  4:30 P.M.

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

Monday through Saturday: 8:30 A.M.

Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays 8:30 A.M. followed by Mass

OUR MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD —

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 7:00pm and Thursday, January 01, 2026, 9:00am

  • Please note: There will be no Thursday Adoration on New Year’s Day

Sacrament of Penance Schedule

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.

Eucharistic Adoration

First Friday of every month: 9:15 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Daily Monday - Saturday: 7:00 A.M - 8:00 A.M.

Every Thursday: Beginning after morning Mass and ending with Benediction at 8:00 P.M., the Holy Eucharist will be exposed, with the rosary prayed at the top of each hour except at 3:00 P.M., when the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited.

First Saturday of every month: 9:15 - 10:15 A.M. with Confession opportunity

Holy Days

Mass times for Holy days are typically 8:30am & 7:30pm. ***Although we ask that you please check the bulletin (available on our website) for the latest updates on times Masses will be celebrated on Holy Days***

Snow Emergency Cancellation Policy

Daily Masses will be held unless FCPS (Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick, Maryland) are closed; they will be held as scheduled if there is a delayed arrival.

Weekend Masses are held unless there is a State of Emergency. However, please use good judgment in determining if it is safe for you to attend.

*OFFICE NOTICE: During inclement weather the office follows FCPS closing, if they close, we are closed. If there is no school and the snow emergency plan is in effect, we will be closed.

Sacramental Life

Sacramental Life

  • Baptism

    Parents wishing to have their child baptized at St. Joseph's must be a registered parishioner and must attend a baptismal prep class with the Godparents. Please contact the Parish Office to arrange your class before the birth of your child.

  • Marriage

    Couples planning to be married are required to contact the Pastor at least one year before the planned marriage date.  All engaged couples are required to attend an Archdiocesan approved Pre Cana program.

  • Anointing of the Sick

    For those who are seriously ill or of advanced age, please call the Parish Office.

  • Ministry to the Sick

    Holy Communion will be brought to any person who is permanently or temporarily homebound or in Nursing Care Facilities. Please contact the Parish Office.

Parish Catholic Faith Programs

Parish Catholic Faith Programs

 

  • Director: Mary Myers

  • For more information, contact Sr. Trinity

  • Classes for Kindergarten through Confirmation (7th - 9th grade) are held Tuesdays from 6:30pm-7:45pm. Location to be announced. To register go to https://form.jotform.com/ParishFaithFormation/registration2025-2026 . For more information contact Sr. Trinity

  • Voces Verbi High School Youth Group gatherings are held Tuesdays from 6:30pm-7:45pm in conjunction with the Faith Formation Program.

    Voces Verbi Bible Study gatherings are held Saturdays from 10:00am-12:30pm at St. Anthony Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

    Children’s Oratory activities (ages 6+) are held Saturdays from 10:00am-12:30pm at St. Anthony Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

    For more information about our youth activities contact Sr. Trinity

  • Programs and opportunities as scheduled.

 

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