St. Mary’s welcomes all parishioners to participate in our many parish ministries. If you are interested in participating in any of these groups, please get in touch with the contact person listed with the name and description of the organization or contact the Parish Office at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187 or smboffice@stmarysbryantown.com.
Altar Servers
Organization of all youth, grades 4 through high school, who wish to take an active part in the celebration of the Mass and other sacred ceremonies. For more information about becoming an altar server, please contact Father Conley or Deacon Middleton at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187. You can also email your request to Father Conley at smbpastor@stmarysbryantown.com
Arimatheans
Volunteers in this ministry assist the clergy at funeral liturgies for parishioners. For more information, contact Deacon Gene Burroughs at 301-870-2220
Catholic Daughters
Formed in 1903, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the Oldest and Largest Organizations of Catholic Women in the Americas. Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas are united by their faith in Jesus Christ, in their devotion to the church and the Holy See. Members participate in social and charitable activities. For more information about the Catholic Daughters Chapter at St. Mary’s Parish, please contact Anne Burroughs at (301) 934-4774.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
These individuals receive special training in order to assist the clergy in distribution of Holy Communion at Mass as well as deliver Holy Communion to shut-ins. For more information on this ministry, please contact Father Conley or Deacon Middleton at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187. You can also email your request to Father Conley at smbpastor@stmarysbryantown.com
Facilities Committee
This Committee is charged with maintaining the physical plant of the parish. For more information, contact the Parish Office at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187 or smboffice@stmarysbryantown.com.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic lay organization in the world, with more than 1.75 million men and 14,000 councils worldwide. The organization is celebrated for standing in solidarity with our priests and bishops and for our unwavering support for life. Men from St. mary’s belong to the Dr. Griffin Council, which was founded at St. Mary’s. the parish reprentative of the Knights is John Wankowski.
Ladies Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary
For more information on this organization, please contact Elaine Jones at 301-274-0716
Lectors
These individuals proclaim the Holy Scripture at Masses. For more information on this ministry, please contact Father Conley at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187 or smboffice@stmarysbryantown.com
>Mens Group was established to foster the spiritual lives of its members. The group usually meets on the first and third Saturday of each month from 7 to 8:30am in the rectory meeting room. The contact person is Mitch Johnson 301 645-4336.
Music Ministry
St. Mary’s has a Traditional Choir at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays; a Contemporary Choir at the 12:00 Noon Mass on Sundays; and music provided by the ensemble “Family and Friends” at the 4:00 p.m. Mass Saturdays of each month. All are welcome to join a choir and share their gift of music during our liturgies. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187. If you are looking for music for a wedding or a funeral, please contact Helen Manning at (301) 870-4227.
Outreach To Inmates at Hughesville Pre-Release Center
This is a recently established outreach program coordinated by Deacon Gene Burroughs. Contact Deacon Gene at the parish office at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187 or .smboffice@stmarysbryantown.com
Outreach to Senior Parishioners
The recently establsihed program is meant to reach out to the seniors in our parish. For more information, please contact Joan Chapman at (301) 932-7477.
Parish Beautification Committee
For more information about this committee, please contact Alice Neal at (301) 274-3986.
Parish Council
This organization assists the pastor in meeting the pastoral needs of our parish. The Chairman of the Parish Council is Rudy Carrico, Jr.. The Vice-Chair is Doug Walls.The Secretary is Penny Bailey. For more information, please contact Father Conley at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187 or smboffice@stmarysbryantown.com
Parish Finance Council
This body assists the pastor and parish council in the financial administration of the parish. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187 or smboffice@stmarysbryantown.com
Pro-Life Committee
For more information on this committee, please contact Crystal Kijesky at (301) 392-0830.
Religious Goods Store Committee
This store is currently being developed and it will be located in the back of the church. For more information on volunteering to help staff the store after Masses or assist in any way, please contact Ellen Walls at (301) 579-2557.
School Advisory Board
According to section 2413 of the new Policies for Catholic Schools, each parish school is to have a “School Advisory Board” which is to be made up of representatives of the school and parish communities. Included on this body as ex-officio members are the pastor, the principal of the school and the president of the Home and School Association. According to the policy, the role of this body is to advise the pastor, principal and parish council regarding the oversight, mission, status, and sustainability of the school. For more information on the School Advisory Board for St. Mary’s School, please contact Father Conley at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187 or email him at smbpastor@stmarysbryantown.com
Social Concerns Committee
This committee’s mission is to support families in need within St. Mary’s Parish. The committee helps provide for the basic necessities of life of needy parish families by raising funds and soliciting donations in order to furnish them with items such as food baskets, clothing, and children’s toys. The committee’s annual activities/projects benefitting the needy families of the parish include: Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway; Christmas Adopt-A-Family/Donate-A-Coat Campaign; Flea Market; and Easter Dinner Giveaway. For more information about getting involved in this extremely rewarding and important ministry, please contact Joan Chapman at (301) 932-7477.
St. Mary’s Cemetery Research Committee
This committee is currently conducting an extensive research project on the old section of the parish’s cemetery which is extremely historic. The research will eventually be shared with parishioners and others interested in our parish history. For more information on this committee, please contact Anne Boone at (301) 638-1833.
St. Mary’s Colored School Alumni Committee
This group’s mission is to preserve the history and memory of St. Mary’s Colored School which was in operation in our parish from 1915-1967. For more information on this organization, please contact Denise Barnes, president of the organization, at (301) 870-4787.
St. Mary’s Notre Dame Alumni Association
For more information on this organization, please contact Valerie Potter Simpson at (301) 274-3992.
Ushers
For more information about becoming an usher at St. Mary’s, please contact Reginald (Reggie) Wade at (301) 705-5094.
Welcoming Committee
This Committee was recently established to welcome new parishioners. Jean Stickle and Alice Stewart agreed to co-chair this effort. For more information, please contact the parish office at (301) 870-2220 or (301) 274-3187 or smboffice@stmarysbryantown.com
Youth Ministry
For more information on youth ministry activies at St. Mary’s Parish, please contact Sue Wolfe, Parish Director of Religious Education, at (301) 274-3800 or via email at smbreligioused@stmarysbryantown.com
