Archbishop Gregory will be celebrating the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter at The Cathedral of Saint Matthew. These celebrations will be available via live-stream on the Archdiocese of Washington YouTube channel.

For several years, our parish has played a role in getting previously homeless veterans established in permanent housing. In coordination with Housing Counseling Services, the referring agency, and the veterans’ case managers who work with the vets to secure housing and a support system, we provide “Welcome Home Kits”

As a result of Governor Hogan's order, Archbishop Gregory has indicated Masses open to the public, in ALL archdiocesan parishes, missions, and campus ministries will not be celebrated starting this Saturday, March 14 until further notice. Archbishop Gregory has also issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass during this time to all parishioners of the Archdiocese of Washington.

Confessions will be available Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 8 p.m. by driving to the Mary statue between the Rectory and the Church. At the statue, park then get out of your car and walk to the seated area by the statue.  Fr. David or Fr. Cezary will be there for confessions. Please know that you can always schedule a confession by calling the Parish Office, 301-622-1122.

As Catholics, caring for our spiritual and sacramental lives is paramount. Please use these resources during this time.

The post office has yet to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are able please consider mailing your weekly offertory donations to us at: 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904. You may also make donations through Faith Direct or bringing them to the parish office. Thank you for your continued generous support of St. John the Baptist!

Due to the coronavirus and social distancing, the 2020 Lenten Supper Talks have been postponed.

The collection for the St. Camillus and Mid-County United Ministries (MUM) Food Pantries has been postponed. 

The Lenten Supper Talks for this evening have been cancelled.

Monday, March 23, 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Church. 

March 21 and 22, 2020 Our collection will benefit the St. Camillus and Mid-County United Ministries (MUM) Food Pantries. Please bring to Mass one or more items of non-expired, nonperishable food.

Jesus would often withdraw into a deserted place to commune with God in silence. For Lent, we offer opportunities to join Jesus in contemplative silence. Contemplative space is a time of silence and stillness set aside for meditation and contemplation.

Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent. Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm during Lent, Saturdays 4:00pm - 4:45pm, Monday - Friday after morning Masses.

7:30 a.m. - Fr. Brault, 8:30 a.m. - Fr. Brault, 12:00 p.m. - Fr. Kozubek, 7:30 p.m. - Fr. Kozubek

This weekend is Commitment Weekend for the 2020 Annual Appeal. Please be generous in making your pledge. No gift is too small and will support more than 60 ministries and programs benefiting countless women, men, children and families in the Church of Washington, including within our own parish and local community.

The Sodality would like to thank all of those who baked for the Bake Sale and especially those who came and purchased the goodies. The profits from the event will go to support various charities. We appreciate your help!

Christmas Eve 5 p.m. Ch Mass - Children’s Choir - Fr. Ochu 5 p.m. H Mass - Folk Choir - Fr. Willis/Dcn. McCormack 7 p.m. Mass - Folk Choir - Fr. Willis/Dcn. Gorman 1 2 Midnight Mass - Traditional Choir - Fr. Brault/Fr. Kozubek Christmas Day 7:30 a.m. Mass - Cantor - Fr. Brault 9 a.m. Mass - Folk Choir - Fr. Brault 10:30 a.m. Mass - Traditional Choir - Msgr. Wilson/Dcn. McCormack  12 noon Mass - Folk Choir - Fr. Kozubek There will be no 5 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day.

Join us, Saturday, October 19, 2019, 5 p.m. for Liturgy in the Church followed by "A Taste of Haiti" celebration in the Gym Please click on the heading for more information.

Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrates mass on June 23, 2019 Please click on the heading to see the video.

The Catholic Standard's coverage of Archbishop Wilton Gregory's visit to SJB. Click on SJB Happenings Heading for details.