WELCOME TO THE WEB SITE OF ST. MARY’S CHURCH IN BRYANTOWN, MARYLAND.

We are a parish of about 800 families located approximately one half hour drive outside of the Washington D.C. Beltway south of Waldorf in Charles County, Maryland. Our parish was officially incorporated in 1793, but the history of organized worship by Catholics in the Bryantown area reaches back even further. The cemetery behind and adjacent to the church is very historic. In face, the grave of Dr. Samuel Mudd, the physician who treated the broken leg of John Wilkes Booth, is located in our cemetery.

St. Mary’s has deep rural roots. There are quite a few families that have been in the parish for many generations, but it is also being increasingly infused by suburban commuters. Bryantown has not been developed nearly as much as Waldorf or La Plata, which makes it nice, and yet both are conveniently 15-20 minutes away.

Our parish school is attended by approximately 250 children, Pre-K through 8th grade. St. Mary’s School, which has been in existence since 1915, is fully accredited by the Middle States Association and every full-time faculty member is a certified teacher.

The Lord has greatly blessed this parish in the past, and under the watchful care of his Mother we look to the future with confidence and trust.

Please enjoy this website, and we hope to see you soon.

Rev. Larry Young, Pastor

Parish Address: 13715 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, Maryland 20617-2110

Parish Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Parish Office Phone: (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187

Parish Office for Religious Education Phone: (301) 274-3800

After Hours Calls to Parish Office & Staff: Please follow the prompts on the Parish’s “After Hours Voicemail Greeting” to leave a message for Father Young or any of our Parish Staff. Our Deacons are reachable as follows:

Deacon Eugene Burroughs - (301) 934-4774
Deacon Henry Middleton - (301) 274-3622

After Hours Calls Regarding Sacramental Emergencies: Please call Father Young at (240) 481-0341

Parish Office Fax: (301) 274-0253

Parish Office Location: The Parish Office is located on the lower level of the Rectory building which is the large brick building located to the left of the church (if you are facing the front doors of the church). Take the awning-covered stairs located on the right side of the Rectory building (if you are facing the Rectory) to get to the Parish Office. Parking is available in front of the Rectory building for visitors to the Parish Office.

For more information about St. Mary’s (Bryantown) School click here.

Mass Schedule:

Daily Masses: 8:00 a.m. (Monday - Saturday)

Saturday Evening Mass: 4:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass - covers Sunday Mass obligation)

Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12 Noon

Holy Day Masses: 8:00 a.m, 7:30 p.m. (Unless Otherwise Announced)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule:

Saturdays Afternoons from 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. prior to the 4:00 p.m. Mass

You may request to go to Confession with our Pastor, Father Young, by appointment as well. Please call the Parish Office at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187 or email Father Young at smbpastor@stmarysbryantown.com. If you have a Sacramental Emergency after normal business hours, please call Father Young at (240) 481-0341.

Please Note - The Sacrament of Reconciliation will not be available on Thursday evenings until the Fall due to the temporary suspension of the Thursday evening Emmaus Bible Study Group.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

Please Note - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will not be held on Thursday evenings until the Fall months due to the temporary suspension of the Thursday evening Emmaus Bible Study Group.

Schedule of Devotions:

The Holy Rosary is recited after a.m. Mass every Saturday.

The Miraculous Medal Devotion to Mary is recited during the 8 a.m. Mass on Mondays.

The Litany of Reparation and Repentence is recited during 8 a.m. Mass on the First Friday of each month.

The Litany to the Blessed Virgin is recited during 8 a.m. Mass on the First Saturday of each month.

To learn how to recite any of the above devotional prayers, including the Rosary, the Act of Contrition for the Sacrament of Penance, etc. click here