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
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: 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Daily Monday - Saturday: 7:00 A.M - 8:00 A.M.
Every Thursday: 7:00 P.M -8:00 P.M.
First Saturday of every month: 9:15 - 10:15 A.M. with Confession opportunity
Holy Days
Mass time for Holy days is typically 8:30am & 7:30pm. Please check the bulletin for the latest update.
Snow Emergency Cancellation Policy
Daily Masses will ONLY be cancelled if FCPS (Frederick County Public School, Frederick, Maryland) is closed. If FCPS is on delay we will have Mass at usual time.
Weekend Masses will take place at the usual times for those who can make it unless we are in a State of Emergency! Use your own good judgement when attempting to attend Mass, we want you to be safe.
*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
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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.
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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.
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Anointing of the Sick
For those who are seriously ill or of advanced age, please call the Parish Office.
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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
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Director: Mary Myers
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For more information, contact Sr. Trinity
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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
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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
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Programs and opportunities as scheduled.
 
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