On the weekend of November 16 and 17, the Pro-Life Committee will have Christmas cards available for sale after all Masses in the church narthex. The proceeds will benefit Right to Life of Montgomery County.

St. Jane parishioner, American attorney, Deputy Secretary of State and Ambassador, John J. Sullivan is introducing his new book: Midnight in Moscow, A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia's War Against the West. A memoir of service by the American ambassador who was on the diplomatic front lines when Putin invaded Ukraine, Midnight in Moscow is the first behind-the-scenes account of how U.S.- Russia relations hit their nadir—and a playbook for our evolving confrontation. An author book signing event will be held on Saturday, November 9 after the 5pm Mass, and on Sunday, November 10 after the 8am & 10am Masses. Only a limited number of books will be available during the book signing event. If you have pre-purchased your copy before Sunday, October 20 using the QR Code provided by the Parish, or by cash or checks paid through the parish office, your book will be ready for pick up during the author’s book signing event.

Join with us for an evening of Eucharistic adoration Monday, November 4, from 7 - 8 pm. Together, let us pray for peace and unity in our country, in our state, and our own local communities.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on Monday, December 9. Recently this November, Cardinal Gregory has granted that Catholics in the Archdiocese of Washington are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on this day. While this dispensation is available, all are encouraged to take advantage of the graces of the holy day, by attending Mass or by engaging in other acts of prayer, charity, and Christian witness. On December 9, Mass at St. Jane will be celebrated at 8:30 am, and at 7 pm. Click for more.

Saturday, November 2 is All Soul’s Day. In commemoration of all the faithful departed, Mass will be celebrated each day during November for the All Souls Intentions. If you wish your beloved deceased relatives and friends to be remembered in these 30 Masses, please use the envelope found in your monthly mailer packets or those available in the church narthex tables. If you contributed to the All Souls Intentions using Faith Direct and wish to provide the names of your deceased family and friends, please use the envelopes available in the church narthex and write “Faith Direct” on the back flap side of the envelope.

The parish annual report for fiscal year 2023-2024 is now available to view. Click HERE to access!

Join the Evangelization Committee on Sunday, October 13 in Caulfield Hall, after the 10am Mass as Brother Pius Henry O.P. talks on “The Scriptural Foundations of the Mass” focusing on our love and deep devotions to the Holy Eucharist. Attendance is FREE but registration is encouraged. We hope you can join us for this wonderful discussion opportunity. Please CLICK HERE to register.

The Gabriel Project crib will be in the Church narthex during the entire Respect-Life Month of October. Please support the unborn babies, their toddler siblings and their mothers and fathers in need. All of which are current and future clients of the Gabriel Project. Throughout the month of October, please help us fill the crib generously with your donations of baby and toddler items such as clothing, shoes, coats, and small toys, as well as essentially needed grocery gift cards. Click for more details!

The women of the parish are invited to join Sodality on Wednesday, October 2, for Mass at 7pm in the church followed by a lasagna dinner in Caulfield Hall. This is a great opportunity to worship with others, meet women in the parish, catch up with old friends, and enjoy a delicious dinner! This is also a time to meet the Sodality leadership, hear more about Sodality and upcoming events, and learn about outreach opportunities. We would love to have you join us! RSVP by September 30 by clicking HERE!

There will be a Parish Food Drive this Saturday, September 21, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the front door entrance of the Church facing Old Georgetown Rd. The beneficiaries are Bethesda Help, Sacred Heart Church and Catholic Charities. Volunteers will be collecting the food from your car for your convenience. Click to learn more!

This weekend, September 14 and 15, our parish will hold a collection for Our Lady of Guadalupe, a mission parish in Togo West Africa. Fr. Bill Ryan, a missionary of the Archdiocese of Washington, will be visiting us to share his experiences with us, the importance of their mission, and ask for our help in supporting their mission work. Please be generous. Click to learn more.

Do you enjoy praising God in song? We invite you to share your musical gifts, and be a part of our parish’s diverse and exciting Music Ministry. You can become a member of the Parish Choir, the Cantor Guild, or the Contemporary Ensemble. This year the Parish Choir will return to singing on Sunday, September 8th during the 10:00 am Mass. Weekly rehearsals are from 7:30-9:30 pm in church beginning Thursday, September 5th. Interested? Click here to learn more!

Registration is open for this school year, 2024-25. All teens attending public AND private high schools are welcome, and will build lasting relationships with the parish and have meaningful experiences including serving parish ministries and communities, adoration, missions, and bowling! Click to learn more!

Does your child attend a Catholic School other than St. Jane de Chantal, and needs to receive their sacraments at our parish? We welcome any 2nd or 8th grader who needs to receive their 1st Reconciliation (2nd grade), 1st Holy Communion (2nd grade), or Confirmation (8th grade) at St. Jane de Chantal Church this school year. Click to learn more!

Does your child attend public or a non-Catholic private school? St. Jane De Chantal Children's Faith Formation program partners with parents to help their children develop a committed relationship with Jesus Christ, to accept the Christian message, and to live out their Catholic faith with service to others. We will again have classes for children in 1st grade - 8th grade. Registration for 2024-25 Faith Formation classes open this July! Click here for more details.

Aside from cash or checks, the parish office now also accepts mobile pay, tap-to-pay, and credit/ debit card transactions for Mass Intention Stipends. Click to learn more!

Calling all Parish Organizations, Ministries, and Group Leaders. St. Jane de Chantal Church is now in the process of arranging our parish calendar for the incoming Fiscal Year. Please submit your group's schedule of activities and events between July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to the parish office at your soonest convenience. Please click here for more details.

It was a very successful turnout for the Elder Fraud Presentation that took place the morning of Thursday, June 6th in Caulfield Hall. With 35 people in attendance, detectives from the Montgomery County Police-Financial Crimes Section discussed various ways to protect ourselves from current financial scams. There were a lot of questions and interaction with the detectives, and all information handouts were gladly received by the attendees. Resources and reference materials have also been provided to us by the County police for those who attended, as well as for those who may have missed the presentation. Click to access these materials. Organized by the Parish Safety & Security Committee.

This month of June, in lieu of the First Friday Adoration after morning Mass, we invite all to join us on Friday, June 7 at 7pm in church for a Holy Hour of Adoration. Together, we will be praying for Vocations and for the men of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington who will be ordained to the Priesthood on June 15, 2024.

Senior Citizens, caregivers, or other interested adults are invited to attend a presentation on Elder Fraud given by the Montgomery County Police-Financial Crimes Section, on Thursday, June 6 at 11am in Caulfield Hall. Current scams, ways to protect yourself, and best practices will be discussed, along with time for Q & A. Click for more details.