Retirement Fund for Religious--Help aging religious senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who have devoted their lives to prayer, service, and works of mercy. Most ministered for little or no pay. Today, their religious communities do not have enough retirement savings. Your gift to today’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection helps to furnish medications, nursing care, and other necessities. Please give generously.

Christmas Middle School Movie Night on Friday, December 16th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The movie playing is “Elf”. RSVP at www.chestertonstmarys.org/events.

The week before Christmas, Monday, Dec. 19th thru Friday, Dec. 23rd from 5:00pm-6:00pm.

Breakfast with Santa--Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast and get a photo with Santa on December 18th from 8:30am-11:00am at SMS. Adults $10, Kids $5, and Family Package $30. Kids 3yrs. and under are free!

This year’s WARM Program will be held at St. Peter Claver during the week of December 11th- 18th. St. Michael’s is asking for volunteers to help on the days we are assigned which are Thursday, Dec. 15th through Saturday morning, December 17th. We have arranged for food to be brought in for dinners and breakfast Thursday-Saturday. Please take a moment and sign up for a few hours to help with this much needed program. Thank you in advance.

SOMD MASS WITH HEALING PRAYERS - Monday, December 19th, 7:00PM - Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lexington Park. Is your heart prepared to receive the Infant Jesus at Christmas? What gifts will you give Him? Christ wants us to give Him our difficult memories of the past, brokenness, sin, even our anxiety and worries! In the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament, inviting all to come, lay it all before Jesus and receive healing prayer. Come with expectant faith. Confessions begin at 6:30pm.

QUEEN OF HEARTS--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. Tickets on sale at 6:00pm. 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.

Cash Calendar Raffle--The annual Cash Calendar Raffle fundraiser tickets are availabe at the school. Our goal is to sell 1,000 tickets for a profit of $8,000. Call CJ Langley, 301-904-8188 for infor.

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.

Mark your calendars and join us in our Posada celebration on Saturday, December 10th after the 5:00pm evening Mass.

Ridge VFD Auxiliary Dessert Auction online Auction Information: Opens on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd at noon on our Facebook Event Page; Closes on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd at noon. Rules are you must bid in $5 increments and highest bid wins. Pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Ridge Volunteer Firehouse.

St. Peter Claver--In celebration of Black Catholic History Month, His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory will be celebrating Mass at St. Peter Claver on Saturday, November 26th at 10:30am. Following Mass, he will bless the Enslaved Memorial Plaque in the cemetery and a reception will be held in honor of the occasion. As always, all are invited and encouraged to attend. An RSVP is requested by contacting 301-872-5460 or st.peterclaver@verizon.net. (Please note that the regular 8:00am Saturday Mass will not be held.)

Cross Catholic Outreach Box of Joy--The Box of Joy program gives children in Central America a gift of hope during the Christmas Season. This program is sponsored by the Cross Catholic Outreach missions which has parishes throughout the developing world to bring the Gospel to the poor. A list of items requested for each box and the cardboard boxes can be found on the table at the front of the church. A cash donation of $9.00 is also requested to cover the shipping costs. All donations must be made no later that November 13th. More information can be found online at www.corsscatholic.org/boxofjoy or contact Deacon Jim via email james.dominic1957@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus--Carry-out chicken dinner will be Sunday, November 13th at the KC Hall from 11:30am - 4:00pm. Baked goods available. For more info call 301-872-4641.

November 2nd 6:00pm

Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Francis Xavier Church Hall

Pre-Order ONLY, orders close on Nov. 1 st. Send email to rvfdaux@ridgevfd.org

Brown Bag Auction at the Legion on Friday Nov. 4 th. Doors open at 5PM and drawing will be at 7:15PM. A fun evening! Bring your address labels for your tickets.

Ladies of Charity--There will be a Ladies of Charity meeting on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00pm in the sacristy.