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Saint Mary Mother of God Church is located in the heart of Chinatown in Washington D.C. This historic landmark is a vibrant Roman Catholic Parish that serves the needs of three different Catholic communities, as well as the Catholics working in the area during the week.
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St. Mary Mother of God
Saint Mary Mother of God Parish was founded by German immigrants in 1845. The present Church was built in 1890. Its German identity began to disappear at the dawn of the 20th Century and is now a part of its history. In the 1930s the then pastor began a series of Monday Novenas dedicated to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. They were very successful and continued to this day.
The parish is somewhat unique in that it is comprised of three distinct communities: One is based on the celebration of the Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal, the old Latin Mass (Tridentine Mass). This community is devoted to the subtle and mystery of the Latin language and the priest’s movements. Next Masses are offered in English according to the Ordinary Rite. The Chinese Pastoral Mission celebrates Mass in Chinese on Sunday and various holidays. -
Mass Times
Saturdays: 5:00pm (Vigil Mass)
First Saturdays of the month: 9:00am (Traditional Latin Mass)
Sundays: 9:00am (Traditional Latin Mass), 10:30am, 1130am (Chinese) and 7:30pm.
Mondays:12:00pm with Miracolous Medal Novena
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12:05pm
Fridays: 8:00am (Traditional Latin Mass), 12:05pm
Check the parish calendar for more information on Mass times and other events.
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Confession Times
- Sunday: 8:30 AM to 8:55 AM or if necessary until the Sanctus bell 7:00 PM to 7:25 PM or if necessary until the Holy, holy, holy...
- MonFri 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Saturday: 4:30 PM to 4:55 PM
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Adoration Times
- 1st Saturday: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM Follows 9:00 am Mass with Rosary to follow
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News and Events
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A traditional Latin High Mass will be offered on Thursday, June 20th at 7:30 p.m. for the feast of Corpus Christi. The High Mass at Saint Mary's will be followed by a brief Eucharistic procession. Our men's schola will sing Gregorian chant for the Mass and procession. This is a terrific opportunity to bring a friend to experience what will be a beautiful liturgy!Read More
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Starting on June 1st 2019, the Sunday 1pm Mass will be suspended for the summer with further consideration in the Fall. The Monday 5:15 pm novena mass will be removed from the calendar altogether.Read More
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Saint Mary's is pleased to announce we will offer the traditional observance of Holy Week inclusive of the sacred Triduum according to 1962 Missal. Mark your calendars and tell your friends! See the full schedule by clicking the above link.Read More
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Monday, March 25, 2019 is the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (with a Commemoration of the Monday of the Third Week in Lent). We will have a traditional Latin sung Mass here at Saint Mary's at 7:30 p.m., with Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony sung by our men's schola and quartet. The image of the Annunciation (the first Joyful Mystery of the Rosary) is the first of our paintings in the sanctuary. Please invite your friends and family to Mass on this important day at Saint Mary Mother of God parish.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Prv 8:22-31Responsorial Psalm Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9Reading 2 Rom 5:1-5Gospel Jn 16:12-15
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