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Catholic Church

Frederick | Maryland

A beacon of faith

St. John is the oldest parish in the Archdiocese of Baltimore founded in 1763. The present church is the oldest consecrated Catholic Church in the area, and we are the mother church of the other Catholic parishes of Frederick County. 

But St. John is so much more than just a museum of the past but a vibrant beacon of faith right now. Our bell tower is the highest spire in Frederick and can be seen from Rt 70. It symbolizes what we have been and continue to be a beacon of faith and God’s Love to all.

Mass Times

Monday – 8:00am
Tuesday – 8:00am and 7:00 in Spanish
Thursday – 5:00pm
Friday – 8:00am

1st Saturday of the month – 8:00am
Saturday
5:00 pm in English and 7:00 pm in Spanish

Sunday
9:00 am and 11:00 am

December 24 – 25, 2023
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Mass Times

ST. JOSEPH ON CARROLLTON MANOR
Sunday, December 24
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
9:00 pm

Monday, December 25
8:30 am

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
Sunday, December 24
4:00 pm
4:00 pm – Hood College, Coffman Chapel
6:00 pm
8:00 pm SPANISH
10:30 pm

Monday, December 25
9:00 am BILINGUAL

bell tower image - Chris Stone Photography

Jolt of Faith

Cultivating an attitude of gratitude

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How building a gratuitous attitude can make you happier

As November unfolds, our thoughts naturally turn to Thanksgiving, that cherished holiday where we gather with loved ones, savor traditional feasts, and express gratitude for the bountiful gifts of the harvest. But let's remember that Thanksgiving is more than just a...

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Unite in prayer for those who have gone before us

This November, we embrace a cherished Catholic tradition, a time to remember and pray for all the faithful departed. It's a poignant moment to recall our loved ones who have journeyed ahead, marked with the sign of faith. Although it's heart-wrenching to accept the...

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