You are asked to support St. Peter Claver Church in its fundraising effort to offset the funds that would have been raised as a result of its Historic Annual Labor Day Festival. Because of COVID-19, the festival was not held. So, it has implemented its HOPE Campaign designed to raise funds.

Recorded Mass for the twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time at St. Michael's Church in Ridge, MD with Fr. Peter Giovanoni and Deacon James Dominic

Saturday, October 3rd at the Ridge Volunteer Firehouse. Doors open at 12:00pm: Auction begins at 2:00pm. Masks are required. Tickets are $1 a piece, 6 for $5, 14 for $10 or an arms length for $20. Bring a non-perishable food item for our local Food Pantry’s and receive 5 free tickets (Limit 1 per family).

The 13th Annual Walk for the Poor is going virtual! Join us on Saturday, September 26th! Join us on Saturday, September 26th by walking on your treadmill, through your neighborhood, or on the soccer field.

This year St. Michael’s Church is donating all the money from the poor boxes during October, November, and December to the “Homes for Christmas” outreach to provide safe housing to poor Haitian families. It costs only $8,580 to build one of the houses and the impact will last for generations. Thank you for your support!

Knights of Columbus--Carry out chicken dinner will be Sunday, October 11th from 11:30am-til chicken is gone, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ridge. Dinner is $12 each. Call 301-872-4641 for info

Friday School Mass at St. Michael's for September 4, 2020

Brown Bag Auction--Saturday, October 3rd at the Ridge Volunteer Firehouse. Doors open at 12:00pm: Auction begins at 2:00pm. Masks are required. Tickets are $1 a piece, 6 for $5, 14 for $10 or an arms length for $20. Bring a non-perishable food item for our local Food Pantry’s and receive 5 free tickets (Limit 1 per family).

Beginning on Friday, September 4th the monthly devotions will take place at 3:00pm every first Friday at St. Michael’s Church.

Latin Mass is celebrated at St. Peter Claver on Sundays at 12 Noon and on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm. All are invited to attend.

St. Michael’s School of Religion (CCD) is looking for volunteers to help in the classrooms on Sunday mornings from 9:15am-10:15am. Also looking for teachers to help teach our students. Please contact james.dominic1957@gmail.com.

Join us in the footsteps of Jesus, October 18 to 27, 2020. http://www.breadoflifecenterforpeace.org/Flyers/HolyLandDetails.pdf

St. Michael's Parish will have in class sessions for all grades Pre-K through 8. You will also have the option of home study and taking on line courses. Strict measures will be taken to comply with all health department guidelines to ensure all students and staff are protected from the COVID 19 virus. The first class is Sunday September 13, 2020 from 9:15-10:15am.  Click Title for more information

St. Michael’s School is reopening on Tuesday, August 25th. The school will be open half days for the first two weeks. Dismissal will be at 12:30pm.

Fr. Peter teaches procedures for Mass and Communion for the 2020-21 School Year.

Dispensation from the Sunday and holy day obligation will remain, due to the limited number of faithful who might be able to attend Mass and gather, and too, recognizing that those in a vulnerable category may choose to remain at home.

St. Michael’s School of Religion (CCD) is looking for volunteers to help in the classrooms on Sunday mornings from 9:15am-10:15am. Also looking for teachers to help teach our students. Please contact james.dominic1957@gmail.com.

This is the last week that the thrift store will operate out of the gym. We will be open for sales Saturday from 8 to 1. No donations will be accepted until further notice.

Sign up with Faith Direct http://saintmichaelscatholicchurch.org/faith-direct How to keep up with your donations! It is now possible to make a one time donation to the school through Faith Direct

The annual Jubilarian Mass will be Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 2:00pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. For more information or to register for the Mass, please call your parish office. The deadline to register is September 30th