The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Mother's Day Flower Sale on May 10 & 11. Beautiful flowers will be on sale after all Masses. Be sure to pick one up for your mother or for your home garden.
The 9:00am morning Mass on Monday, May 26th (Memorial Day) will be celebrated at Holy Cross Cemetery in Greensboro, MD. During the Mass, we will honor and remember all military men and women who died while serving (especially those buried in our cemeteries) and a special new monument in remembrance of all babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion will be dedicated. The Knights of Columbus will provide refreshments after the Mass. Please bring a lawn chair for seating and don’t forget a hat/sunglasses should you need them.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Please offer prayers for all those who struggle with mental health issues. And, if you or one of your family members struggles, know that you are in our prayers. Need help to get through? Call the Eastern Shore Crisis Hotline at 888-407-8018 or visit the Midshore Behavorial Health website at www.midshorebehavorialhealth.org for information.
The Cardinal Electors are gathering in Rome for the conclave to elect our next Pope which will begin on Monday, May 7th. Curious about the process? Click here for a Step by Step guide to the process along with a prayer you can pray daily in support of this holy endeavor.
The Second Sunday of Easter (April 27) is Divine Mercy Sunday. We will have a Divine Mercy Holy Hour from 3:00-4:00p.m. in St. Benedict Church followed by pastries and refreshments in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.
The Caroline County Right to Life Committee, in collaboration with our parish Social Ministries Committee and Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home, plan to erect a memorial headstone at our parish cemetery, Holy Cross, in Greensboro MD in remembrance of infants lost through miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion. If you'd like to make a donation in support of this effort, click here for a flyer with details.
On Thursday, March 27th, the Maryland March for Life will take place in Annapolis MD. Our parish is offering FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION for 24 people. Sign-up soon if you'd like to reserve a seat.
Join fellow parishioners for a pilgrimage to the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington DC on Saturday, March 29th. View the special Lenten Shroud of Turin exhibit, attend Mass & reconcilation, and receive a plenary indulgence for the Jubilee Year of Hope.
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Our parish will be offering a variety of ways that you can grow in faith and share in community during this holy season. Click the picture at the right for a flyer with all the details.
The Blessed Virgin Mother Ladies' Sodality will host a Soup & Bread Dinner on Wednesday, March 5th from 4:30-6:00p.m. in the Parish Hall. A variety of meatless soups, bread and crackers will be served. There is no cost for the dinner - a free will offering basket will be available.
The St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus will host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Dinner on Tuesday, March 5, 2025 from 5-7pm in the Parish Hall. Come for a feast before the Lenten fast begins. All are welcome and bring a friend or neighbor. There is no cost - a free will offering basket will be available and all proceeds will benefit the parish Poor Box. Sign up by contacting the Parish Office or via Flocknote: https://beparish.flocknote.com/signup/198410
The St. Joan of Arc Council Knights of Columbus will host a Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, March 21st from 5-7pm in the Parish Hall. The Youth Ministry will present their annual Shadow Stations at 7pm in St. Benedict Church.
Join parishioner, Dr. Janyne Althaus, for a Lenten Faith Formation presentation on Saturday, March 22 from 10:00-11:00a.m. in the Parish Hall. The theme for the gathering is, "Teach Me to Pray - No, Really". After the presentation, the Blessed Virgin Mother Ladies' Sodality will provide a light lunch.
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for our Gaelic & Garlic Celebration and Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, March 16th in honor of the feast days of St. Patrick & St. Joseph.
On April 26, 2025, our parish Fundraising Committee will host an old-fashioned Eastern Shore Bull & Oyster Roast from 2:00-7:00p.m. in the Parish Hall. Make plans to join us for great food and great fun!
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 9) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year's theme is "Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal. Pursue a Lasting Love!"
The Youth Ministry will host their annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 25th in the Parish Hall. There will be two seatings - 5:00-6:30p.m. and 6:30-8:00p.m. Carryouts will also be available. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, desserts, and drinks. Tickets are $8 each with a maximum price of $40 per family.
Please RSVP by January 22nd by clicking the picture at the right or by contacting the Parish Office. Payment will be collected at the door on the night of the dinner (no advance payment required).
The St. Joan of Arc Council Knights of Columbus will be offering their delicious buffet breakfast after both the 7:15a.m. & 8:30a.m. Masses on Sunday, February 2nd. The menu includes farm-fresh scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, biscuits with sausage gravy, home fries, pancakes and beverages for the bargain cost of $6 per person ($35 per family max). Please RSVP by January 29th if you plan to attend by clicking the photo at the left. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED at 9:00A.M. at ST. ELIZABETH CHURCH & 6:00P.M. at ST. ELIZABETH CHURCH. Traditionally, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is on December 8th. But, since the 8th falls on a Sunday this year, the feast has been moved to December 9th. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a time to celebrate the great joy of God’s gift to humanity in Mary, and to recognize with greater clarity, the truth that each and every human being has been created by God to fulfill a particular mission that only he or she can fulfill. Remember that the first precept of the Catholic Church is our obligation to attend Mass on all Sundays and holy days. A holy day of obligation is also a day of celebration that helps us to live out the joy of our salvation.