The Food Pantry at St Cecilia’s is open on Monday’s and Thursday’s from 9AM until 12PM. It is available for all who live on Hermanville Road and South. The pantry provides household cleaning supplies, hygiene products and food. Any questions can be directed to Barbara at 301.481.0323. Thank you for your continued generosity to the Food Pantry. We have received many donations which have helped many people. Please, when you make a donation, check to make sure that the item is not expired.

Friday, January 20, will be the March for Life in Washington DC. Sacred Heart in La Plata has buses leaving at 10:30am for the march. If you are unable to participate, please keep this important event and participants in your prayers.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE: Sponsored by Knights of Columbus, St. Mary’s Council #1470 will be Saturday, 28 January 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Knights Hall, 41605 Fenwick St., Leonardtown, MD 20650. HOW: Sign up at: WWW.REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG then insert KOC1470 into the box FIND A DRIVE in the upper right corner. Or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1 -800-733-2767). After registering for your donation appointment, use Rapid Pass the DAY of the drive to fast track your donation "check in."

Women’s Night of Recollection--”Our Heart’s Epiphany: 20+C+M+B+23” an evening of Eucharistic adoration & Confessions(6:00PM), 2 talks and Benediction given by Fr. Larry Swink & visiting priest. Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7:00PM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church.

Camp Covecrest--High school teens from St. Mary’s County are going to Lifeteen’s Covecrest from July 30 to August 5, 2023! Camp Covecrest is a Catholic summer camp in Georgia where parish youth groups from all over the country come together to experience summer camp at its best. Teens are given the opportunity to dive deeply into their Catholic faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ while having unforgettable experiences. For details and local registration, go to https://www.saintaloysiuschurch.org/camp.