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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.

Hunger continues to be a daily burden for children and families in our community. We will be hosting our next Parish food drive on Saturday, June 8, 2024 between 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, at the front door entrance of the church facing Old Georgetown Rd. The food will benefit Bethesda Help; Catholic Charities of MoCo; and the Father McKenna Center. Click to learn more!

This month of May, Br. Luke Neitzke, O.P. of the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, will be ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. Join us as he celebrates his first Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, May 26 at 10:00 am. Click for more details.

This year marks the 70th Anniversary of St. Jane de Chantal Catholic School. We invite all De Chantal parents, teachers, and alumni to come celebrate with us this Saturday, May 18th beginning at 5:00 pm. Click here for event details and ticketing information.

Our High School Youth Group will be hosting another Outdoor Mass and Movie night! Join us for Vigil Mass at 6:30pm on Saturday, May 11th at the Seton Center Outdoor Chapel. After mass we will show a family friendly movie. Bring your own blankets/chairs. Our teens will be selling movie snacks and water bottles as a fundraiser.

The parish office sends out email notifications two to three days before a scheduled Funeral or Memorial Mass in the parish. If you wish to receive continual email alerts, CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST TODAY!

The wait is finally over! Join us for the Annual Sodality Plant Sale from May 3rd through May 5th. Don't miss it! Click for more details.

In honor of parish couples celebrating their Wedding Anniversary of 25TH, 30TH, 40TH, OR 50TH+ years or longer this year 2024, are invited to our Parish Anniversary Mass and Brunch next Sunday, April 21st. The Brunch will take place at Seton Center after the 10 am Mass. Please register by this Monday, April 15 to save your spot. Click for more information.