Men's Club
Description: Our Vision: “Men dedicated to faith, fellowship and service.”
Our Mission: To serve as a non-denominational organization to all Saint Paul Catholic Church Parish families; assist and support Parish Ministries and Parishioners with difficulties through faith and fellowship and create and maintain fellowship through activities involving our Church, Damascus and surrounding communities. Meetings/Events- August through June; 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM in the Church Hall. Check the Sunday Bulletin for notices about the following events:
• Monthly Pancake Breakfast - September to April
• Senior Awards - May
• Car Raffle to support Senior Awards - March & April
• Pleasant View Nursing Home Christmas Party - December
• U.S. Navy Band Concer t - December
• Saint Paul Spring Clean-up - Spring
• Saint Paul Feast Day Picnic - June
• DHS Wrestling Shrimp Dinner/Winter Damascus Community affair
• Bernie Hughes Annual Golf Tournament to support Bernie House/Spring
Contact: Chris Bernido - President
Phone: 301-829-5622
Email: Ccab02@msn.com or Christopher.bernido@lmco.com
Contact: Joseph Donoghue - Club Secretary
Phone: 301-253-6989
Email: joegrump@verizon.net
Catholic Daughters
Description: (Court Saint Paul 2274)
The purposes of the organization are to participate in the religious, charitable and educational Apostolates of the Church. Catholic Daughters of the Americas engages in creative and spiritual programs that provide its members with the opportunity to develop their God-given talents in meaningful ways that positively influence the welfare of the Church and all people throughout the world. Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principal of faith through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all. We encourage all Catholic women 18 years or older to join. Regular meetings of the local courts are held once a month, with a minimum of 10 meetings a year. The programs cover a vast scope of activities beginning at the parish level and expanding into all concerns of today’s church and society.
Meetings/Events - Every second Thursday of the month in the Church Hall at 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Every First Friday of the Month we attend Mass as a group.
Every First Saturday of the Month we gather to pray the Rosary before Mass.
Twice a year we sell Wolfgang Candy as a fundraiser.
We assist the Shady Grove Pregnancy Center when possible.
Contact: Kassy Foreman, Regent
Phone: 301-253-5224
Email: kathleen_foreman08@yahoo.com
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Cub Scout Pack 1084
Description: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Pack is open to boys in grades 1 through 5. Pack Meetings are the 2nd Monday of most months at Saint Paul Church Hall at 7:00 PM.
Contact: Cubmaster - Michael Barber
Phone: 301 414-5419
Email: barber@wis.edu
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Knights of Columbus
Description: The Knights of Columbus is a century-old service organization of Catholic Men guided by four core principles - charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The founder’s initial objective was the establishment of an Order that would unite men in their faith as well as provide for Catholic families in times of need. These Knights organize support for our community’s mentally challenged children and adults. Family dinners are sponsored by the Knights at various occasions; between the evening Masses of Holy Days of Obligation, after the Right to Life March, as well as for no other reason than just to join families and neighbors in a good-time meal. On occasion, the Knights’ provide fiscal and physical assistance to the different ministries within the parish; the bi-annual Good-As-New Sale, the decorating and the un-decorating of the Church, support to the Youth Ministry, etc. Within the Order itself, there are four “Degrees” of Knighthood, each one meant to exemplify one of the four core principles. To become a full Knight, each member is encouraged to attain the Third Degree Level, after which, he can go to the Fourth Degree. This level embodies patriotism and is the most visible of all Degrees. Meetings/Events- Regular meetings are held at the Church Hall: A business meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM and a social meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM.
Visit www.stpaulskofc11105.org for more information.
Contact: Bob Kenny, Grand Knight
Email: b_kenny@comcast.net
Phone: 301-865-622
Contact: Tony Durso, Membership Director
Phone: 301-482-1317
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Christian Family Movement
Christian Family Movement (CFM) is a national network of parish/neighborhood small groups of families. Parents meet regularly in one another’s home. Through the use of programming available from the CFM USA Office and the dynamics of small group interaction, Christian values are reinforced and families are encouraged to reach out in action to others.
Benefits of CFM:
CFM makes lasting friends
CFM helps couples stay married
CFM supports family life
CFM helps members grow in faith
CFM helps members get involved in the community
CFM makes members aware of the issues facing the community
Visit www.cfm.org for more information.
Contact: Rosemary and Chris Piraino
Phone: 301-916-5206
Email: rosemary.piraino@verizon.net
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Natural Family Planning
This is not our parents calendar-rhythm method from the 1960’s. Our goal is to promote Natural Family Planning (NFP) as a safe, healthy and effective means of family planning, and to teach the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP, which is 99% effective, according to a US government study. The NFP course (4 classes) is offered twice a year. Meetings are held at the Mangan’s home in Damascus. Special events: NFP Awareness week each July.
Contact: Mike and Kay Mangan, Certified Teachers with the Couple to Couple League
Phone: 301-482-2571
Email: mkmangan@verizon.net
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Marriage Encounter Circle
Support Group for Marriage Encounter weekend.
Contact: Jim and Nancy Gorman
Phone: 301-253-5050
