From the Desk of Fr. Michael Russo
Happy Wednesday!
We come to the end of October and the beginning of the great month of November! We always start this month with the liturgical days of All Saints and All Souls. I hope that you will join us this Saturday for the 9:30 AM Mass in the Church and then our All Saints Day Celebration on the hill. The First Saturday Holy Hour and Confessions will be in the church as well. Our parish's collection of saints relics will be available for your veneration in the chapel from 9 AM to 3 PM.
All Souls Day falls on a Sunday this year! The 10 AM Mass will be the Mass offered for all parishioners who have died in the past year. I hope that you will join us for vespers in the chapel at 7 PM and then join us in placing a candle on each grave in our cemetery.
See below for more including our Millions of Monicas prayer group, a couples' event, and the flyer for Cardinal McElroy's visit on 11/15!
God bless,
Fr. Russo
Sacred Heart Parish News and Updates
First Saturday Holy Hour, Confessions, and Mass at 9:30 am will be in the Church on Saturday, November 1st.
All Saints Celebration 2025
You're invited!
Saturday, November 1, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Mass at the Church 9:30 a.m.
Veneration of relics at the Chapel (until 3:00 p.m.)
Food, fellowship, and fun at White Marsh Hall following Mass
Appetizers & finger foods buffet
Hot apple cider & coffee bar
Saints Scavenger Hunt* - with prizes!
Bonfire* and sung Litany of the Saints on the hill weather permitting
*In case of inclement weather, an alternate site will be announced for the Saints Scavenger Hunt & Litany; the bonfire will be cancelled.
RSVP by Wednesday, October 29th to give us a headcount for planning and shopping.
Walk-in's available Saturday morning too.
Questions? Contact DRE Jessica Ptomey at 301-262-1221 or religiouseducation@sacredheartbowie.org
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Sunday Coffee and Donuts Ministry
Do you enjoy working with others to build and strengthen the parish community? If so, Donut Sunday might be a great ministry for you! Hospitality has a deeper meaning than serving fresh donuts and hot coffee each week. Donut Sunday provides an opportunity to see and authentically welcome Christ in the other. We are always looking for friendly volunteers to help with donut pickup, general setup, restocking between Masses, and cleanup. Email donutministry@sacredheartbowie.org with any questions.
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