The Ladies of Charity of St. Michael's was organized by a group of women from the parish in 1938 and is open to any woman who is a member of St. Michaels or of the surrounding community.   Ladies of Charity joyfully proclaim the Good News through:   Works: performing the works of justice and mercy, feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty while advocating to alleviate poverty   Words: announcing with deep conviction God’s presence, love and mercy for all   Relationships: being with people who live on the margins, working with and for them, while forming communities of love and care * The Ladies of Charity are associations of women who participate in the Vincentian mission of prayer and service. Our special concern is the needs of women and children, the elderly and the poor.      *   https://aic.ladiesofcharity.us/files/2009/05/LCUSA-Brochure-20

Carry-out chicken dinner will be on Sunday, October 8th from 11:30am until.....The cost is $15 for 1/2 chicken, veggie, potatoes, coleslaw and roll. Baked goods available for sale.

Items may be dropped off on Saturdays from 9:00am-2;00pm, no appointment needed. Store is open on Saturdays from 9:00am-2:00pm and Sundays from 10:15am-1:15pm. Visit our Facebook page for more information.

DivorceCare Support Group DivorceCare is a 13 week Faith-based, support group that helps heal the pain of separation and divorce. We meet in small groups and respect your privacy. Please join us at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, beginning September 28 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Advance registration is required for planning purposes. Please send an email to [email protected]

HELPING OTHERS: As some people know Siobhan Kayser Hamer has been dealing with liver failure over the last week. She is home now but is facing a very significantly long recovery. In order to make sure that she actually does spend time recovering, this meal train has been created. Her boys need to eat, all four of them. Please go to the website to sign up: mealtrain.com/6r87gq. We all know that whether it’s through church or the daycare for the community, Siobhan has always been willing to drop everything and give all she has for everyone else. Now it’s our time to help her. Please sign up to donate or just spread the word. Her need is so great! God is giving her this chance to recover and she needs to take it!

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.

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

Beginning on Thursday, July 27th there will no longer be a Thursday morning Mass time. Our daily Masses will be 9:00am from Mon.-Wednesday and Friday

Beginning Monday, July 3rd the rectory office will be open Monday - Thursday from 9:30am to 2:30pm and Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Virtual Auction - We will be holding a virtual auction May 26th - June 3rd. Keep an eye out for more details. If you own a business and/or would like to sponsor the auction or make a donation please contact Shannon Langley ([email protected] or 240-925-4872)

Please secure your spot for next year by using the TADs system. The fee for registration does not have to be paid at the same time you enroll your child.

The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Association will be hosting the next All-You-Can- Eat Breakfast on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 8:30- 11:00am at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ridge, MD. Cost is $15 per person (dine-in or carry-out) and includes bacon, sausage, cream chipped beef, scrambled eggs, pancakes, home fries, fried apples, coffee, tea, and juice.

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

During Holy Week, Monday-Wednesday, from 6:00pm-7:00pm.

This weekend we have been asked prayerfully to consider making a gift to the 2023 Annual Appeal. Please complete or take a commitment form at Mass this weekend, or make your gift at give.adw.org. Visit appeal.adw.org to learn more about how the Annual Appeal benefits our parish and serves people in need throughout the archdiocese. It is our goal that every parish family will participate this year. All gifts will be credited towards our parish goal. Thank you in advance for your generous response to the 2023 Annual Appeal.

The next Mass with healing prayers at Immaculate Heart of Mary will be Monday, January 23, at 7pm

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.