Come to our Nation’s Capitol to pray for our nation’s conversion! Pray the Rosary simultaneously across the USA with Rosary Coast to Coast rallies! 1:30 pm Assemble at St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill 2:00 pm National Eucharistic Procession 2:35 pm Benediction 2:45 pm National Rosary Rally commences on the eastern edge of the National Mall at 3rd Street facing the US Capitol with nationally renowned speakers. For more information about the rally, visit www.rosarycoasttocoast.com/national-rosary-rally

SOMD Mass with Healing Prayers--Monday, September 26th, 7:00PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Are you hurting and broken within? Is there a spiritual, physical, psychological, or relational healing you are seeking? Are you seeking the freedom to forgive? In the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament, inviting all to come and receive healing prayer. Come with expectant faith. Confessions begin at 6:30PM.

Confirmation and First Communion--The parents of children preparing to receive the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation are requested to attend a meeting on Wednesday, October 5th. The parents of First Communion children will meet at 6:00pm and the parents of Confirmation children will meet at 6:30pm. These meetings will be held in the Church. For more information contact Deacon Jim at james.dominic1957@gmail.com.

2022-2023 Ignatian Weekend Men Retreat-- Give a weekend to God! You are invited to join other parishioners for a grace-filled weekend retreat at Loyola on the Potomac--A Jesuit Retreat House in Faulkner, MD. The theme for this year’s retreat is “If Today You Hear God’s Voice...”. Rooted in the traditions of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the retreat is conducted in prayerful silence and includes generous amounts of time for prayer, personal reflection and the cultivation of a deeper relationship with God. It is open to anyone who desires to grow in their relationship with God through prayer. The retreat begins on Friday evening, October 21st and concludes with lunch on Sunday, October 23rd. For more info or to make a reservation contact Charlie Tennyson, ct1492@md.metrocast.net or 240- 538-2560. a deposit of $115 is required. The retreat fee is $245 ($195 for first time retreatants and young adults up to age 35.) You can also reserve online at www.loyolaonthepotomace.come. “Come Away and Rest Awhile”.

Ladies of Charity--There will be a Ladies of Charity meeting on Tuesday, September 27th at 7:00pm in the sacristy.

09/16 - QUEEN OF HEARTS RETURNS--St. Michael’s School will be having the Queen of Hearts fundraiser at St. Michael’s School Gym every Friday. Tickets are $1 each and doors open at 5:00 drawing taking place at 8:00pm SHARP! Dinner will be available and there will be a 50/50 raffle each week. Come join in the fun! Check the school front sign for up to date info.

Fall Kids Bingo--Sunday, October 30th at the Ridge Volunteer Firehouse. Doors open at 12:00pm and bingo starts at 1:00pm. Reservations recommended by texting or calling Jessica at 240-925-7114. The cost is $20 per child, ages 5-14 years. Children must be accompainied by an adult, but adults cannot purchase a book for themselves. Join us for a fun afternoon!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION—St. Michael’s Parish religious education classes will begin on Sunday September 11th. All classes will be held in the school. Class time is from 10:00am to 11:00am each Sunday unless otherwise noted in the schedule. Registration forms and class schedules are available on the table at the church front entrance or on the church website under Ministries / Religious Education. All students in grades K – 8 attending public schools are required to attend religious education instruction. For more information contact Deacon Jim. James.dominic1957@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus--Carry-out chicken dinner will be Sunday, September 11th at the KC Hall from 11:30am - 4:00pm. The 1/2 chicken dinner will be $15. Baked goods and self-serve dining facilities available. For more info call 301-872-4641.

Field Mass - Our Lady of Sorrows Feast Day--A special Field Mass and Rosary will commemorate the Church Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. The services will be held Thursday, September 15th in the St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Cemetery, at 38888 Doctor Johnson Road in Helen/Mechanicsville, Maryland. (Located behind Mother Catherine Academy). The Rosary and Mass is offered for the deceased members of our community and the Church especially encourages people who have recently suffered a loss to participate. The Rosary and Mass will begin at 10:00 AM with Father Ryan I. Pineda, from St. Francis Xavier of Compton parish, as our celebrant. An enclosable tent will be erected for everyone’s comfort so the Mass will be held in the cemetery rain or shine. For additional information, you may contact our office at (301) 475-5005 or (301) 932-1766.

Women’s Night of Recollection--Tuesday,September 13th at 7:00pm at St. Cecilia Church. This month’s talk is "Pride - The Silent Destroyer" given by Fr. Larry Swink. Evening includes Adoration, talk, Confessions (6pm) and healing prayers. Throughout this year, Fr. Larry will teach about many of the 7 deadly sins. This month, Fr. Larry will expose the hidden vice of pride, what pride is and how it hides and destroys. Leave with knowledge on how to tackle pride with true humility and reliance on God. To grow in virtue - humility… is to grow more in love with Who God is and who you are NOT. See your relationship with God and your loved ones become what God intended for you. Consider bringing a friend or neighbor with you.... someone with whom God places in your heart..... to share the faith, hope and healing love of the evening.

BACK TO GOD, BACK IN THE PEWS, EUCHARISTIC ADORATION & JERICHO ROSARY: Visit your parish on Saturday, Sept 17th, sometime between 10AM1PM as we gather to unite our prayers throughout the tri-county, calling those we love back to the sacraments. Just as Joshua led the charge around Jericho, our faith-filled prayers destroys walls, moves mountains, and will bring our family and friends home!

The Southern Maryland Roots Youth Group comprised of Our Lady of the Wayside; St. Francis Xavier; Sacred Heart; and Holy Angel’s Catholic Churches to hold a pilgrimage to St.Clement’s Island, a one day retreat on September 24th. Cost of $45 per participant includes t-shirt, giveaways, lunch, dinner, boat transportation, concert with Joe Melendrez and more! MIDDLE SCHOOLERS are invited to join the pilgrimage concert with Joe Melendrez on the mainland at 7 PM, prepaid for $5 or at the gate for $10. Visit www.southernmarylandroots.org for more information. Help with the cost is available. Contact Cookie Pontzer by Sep 12 to register: 301-672-0075 or cookiepontzer@gmail.com. (RSVP by August 1 to ensure correct T-shirt size.)

Brown Bag Auction for RVRS--Saturday, October 1st at the Ridge Firehouse. Doors open at noon and auction begins at 2:00pm. Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, 25 for $20. Food, drinks, & desserts will be on sale. Thank you for your support of Ridge VRS and Ridge VFD Auxiliary!

Golf Ball Drop--Tickets for the 2023 Golf Ball Drop are now available. The drop date is Saturday, May 20th.

Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue, or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped many couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information or to register for the upcoming program beginning with a weekend on September 2nd - 4th, please visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.org, call (443) 400- 7017, or email us at: 3015@HelpOurMarriage.org

Ridge Volunteer Fire Department is having the following fundraising events at the fire house: Food Truck Fundraising Event 7/27/2022 Drive-Thru Uncooked Carnival Pizza Event 8/14/2022 Kona Ice Fundraiser Event 8/18/2022 Food Truck Fundraising Event 8/24/2022 Check the web-site for other Fundraising Events!

Silent Retreat Weekends This Summer! For Women: August 5th-7th and for Men: August 19th - 21st. . Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center.

Items may be dropped off on Saturdays from 9:00am-2;00pm, no appointment needed. Store is open on Saturdays from 9:00am-4:00pm and Sundays from 10:00am-1:00pm. Visit our Facebook page for more information.

Men’s Night of Recollection--Tuesday, September 27th, 7:00PM at St. Cecilia Church. This month’s talk is “Pride - The Silent Destroyer” given by Fr. Larry Swink. It’s time to expose the vice of pride: what pride is and how it hides and destroys. Although to look at our vices is often difficult and uncomfortable, leave with the knowledge on how to tackle pride with true humility and reliance on God. See your relationship with God and your loved ones become what God intended for you. Evening includes Adoration, talk, Confessions(6PM), and Healing prayers.