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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.
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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, 1:00pm, 7:30pm
Mondays:12:00pm and 5:15pm both with Miracolous Medal Novena
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12:00pm
Fridays: 8:00am (Traditional Latin Mass), 12:00pm
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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 Lecture on Church Architecture, Scripture and Tradition December 20, 2018 7:30 PM Saint Mary's ParishRead More
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The Catholic Beer Club at St. Mary's is hosting a fellowship on December 7, the Vigil of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form will be said in the church at 5:30 pm, followed by the gathering at Capitol City Brewing Co. in downtown Washington, DC.Read More
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Missed the lecture by parishioner Phillip Henderson? Listen to it here.Read More
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St. Mary Mother of God is partnering with Patricia Handy Place, an emergency housing facility in the neighborhood, to give warm blankets to women living in the shelter, as well as winter clothing and needed toiletries. Please click on the link above for details on how to donate.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Zep 3:14-18aResponsorial Psalm Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6.Reading 2 Phil 4:4-7Gospel Lk 3:10-18
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