Welcome!
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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There will be a High Mass on The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary on Thursday, August 15th at 7:30pm. Plus, a parish picnic on the Sunday following The Assumption: August 18th.Read More
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St. Mary’s will be hosting a talk on the Brown Scapular on Saturday, July 20 at 9AM. This is the first in a 5-part series of talks on Marian devotions that will take place over the coming year. Speaking on the Brown Scapular will be Br. Pier Giorgio Pacelli of the Discalced Carmelite Friars in Washington, DC. Br. Pier Giorgio will discuss the history of the Scapular from St. Simon Stock through the French Revolution and into the present, as well as the importance of the Scapular as a Marian devotion. The morning’s events will begin with a holy hour at 9AM featuring Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, there will also be an opportunity to venerate a relic of St. Simon. Coffee and refreshments will accompany the talk in the school hall following Benediction. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the rectory.Read More
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Be part of our apartment building coordinators' team! For more information, contact Asher Allman at allman.asher@gmail.comRead More
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Saint Mary's is conducting a parish-wide survey to find out what service projects parishioners would like to get involved in.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Ex 11:10—12:14Responsorial Psalm Ps 116:12-13, 15 and 16bc, 17-18Gospel Mt 12:1-8
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