CHAPEL CARILLON
In case you didn’t see it, here’s a link to the piece on the carillon that aired last week on Channel 6 local news. Take a look: Unique Sounds of Summer
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Saturday Evening at 5pm – The Saturday 5pm Mass is a spoken Rite II service (except for Advent and Lent when it will be Rite I) with organ and hymns. This means that there usually is not a choir or cantor at this service, nor are the prayers chanted. Incense is not offered at this […]
GREEN KNIGHTS MMC
On Saturday May 22 at 11:30 AM, The Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club came to Washington Memorial Chapel’s Cemetery to place new flags on every veteran’s grave. They do this to honor our veterans service, sacrifice and to remember them. The Green Knights was formed in February of 1999 at the former McGuire Air Force Base […]
FRENCH ALLIANCE DAY 2021
Obliged to cancel the event in 2020 due to Covid-19, the Chapel held its annual French Alliance Day ceremony on May 2nd. Owing to Diocesan restrictions, participation was limited to 50 people and attendance was by invitation only. Those invited were representatives of the various patriotic organizations and lineage societies which honor the American Revolution. […]
SUNG MASS FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION
Dear Friends, Forty Days after the Resurrection, Jesus ascended into the heavenly realm. This is why we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension on a Thursday 40 days after the Resurrection. The Ascension is one of the most important feasts of the year as it is a very vital and central piece of God’s mighty […]
RESUMPTION OF CHAPEL TOURS
Tours of the Chapel will be re-starting on Saturday, 17 April. Several members of the Chapel have volunteered to act as docents and will be telling small groups of visitors how, and why this local chapel of national significance was built, what its messages are and explaining the striking symbolism of the carvings, stained glass […]
CHAPEL SUNDAY SCHOOL
The children and youth Sunday School class of Washington Memorial Chapel meets each Sunday at 10 AM for a Bible lesson, prayer time, games and fellowship. Near the end of the service, the students join their families in the sanctuary for communion. All students are invited to attend – just ask one of the greeters […]
ENTERING AND EXITING THE CHAPEL FOR SERVICES
We are asking all worshippers to enter and exit through the front doors of the Chapel. The reasons are twofold: 1. So that the Greeters and Fr. Tommy have the opportunity to greet you, and 2. Because the side door near the tower and Wall of Honor will soon be closed off when the work […]
MEETING WITH FATHER TOMMY
There is a new way for parishioners to schedule an appointment with Fr. Tommy using Calendly. Click on the link below and you’ll have the choice to meet in person, virtually, or by phone. https://calendly.com/fathertommy
EASTER FLOWERS
As spring and Easter arrive, it is a time to give thanks to the ever crucified resurrected Christ. This is a time of thanksgiving for those we love yet see no longer, as well as those we love who are with us. Easter altar flowers may be given as a memorial to those who have […]