Welcome to Our Lady Help of Christians

Rev. Thomas Crowley, Pastor
Mr. Reginald A. Thomas, Deacon
Mr. Richard Dubicki, Deacon

Regular Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil:  5:00pm
Sunday:  8:30, 10:00 & 11:30am
Weekdays (Monday - Friday):  9:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation:  Saturday 4:15pm or by appointment

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:  8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday:  closed
Sunday:  closed

Current Events:  Please refer to our weekly bulletin for information on the current events of the church community.

Annual Fall Craft Fair:  Saturday, November 13, 2010 (8:30am-2:30pm) at OLHC.  Download a registration form for table rentals here.

New Parish Members:  We welcome all new families moving into our parish.  Please register as soon as possible;  registration forms are available in the vestibule or by asking an usher.  To be eligible for admission to our Religious Education program, reception of the Sacraments or to receive testimonial letters for sponsorship, an individual must be a registered participating member of this parish, known to the pastor, attending the sacraments and supporting the ministries of the church.  Call the parish office Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm for more information.

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Church & Parish Office:
100 Village Street
Waldorf, MD 20602-2183

Directions:  OLHC is located in the Smallwood Shopping Center on 100 Village Street, Waldorf, Maryland. From St. Charles Parkway, turn south onto St. Thomas Drive. The church is at the intersection of St. Thomas Drive and Village Drive. (map)

Rectory:
930 Barrington Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602

Telephone:
301-645-7112
301-843-8823

Fax:
301-645-3635

E-mail:  olhc@verizon.net

Parish History

Our Lady Help of Christians Church was formally established in September 1980 by James Cardinal Hickey who appointed Fr. Peter R. Alliata as our first pastor.  Those early years were formative of a wonderful ecumenical spirit that still exists. Knowing that we were a community without a home, the local churches opened their doors and invited us to share their facilities. We celebrated our Saturday evening Mass at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church for more than 10 years.  The Peace Lutheran community presented us with a key to their front door for evening meetings, on a space available basis.  We formally returned the keys to both churches in June 1990 when we completed construction of our church.  Hopefully, we will never forget those years of wandering that formed and shaped us.  In November 1987, Fr. Alliata was transferred and Fr. Eamon Dignan appointed as the second pastor.  Construction of a church and education facilities became the highest priority for a rapidly growing community.  The present structure of sanctuary, classrooms, and social center was constructed in three phases; the first phase was completed in May 1990, the second (10 classrooms and offices) in time for our CCD program in the fall of 1999, and the final phase (social hall) in the spring of 2000.  In June 2004, we welcomed Fr. Thomas Crowley as our new pastor to lead us forward.  We will find our best identity as a community of faith if we remember our history and the people who helped us along the way.  The rest of our journey will have a healthy quotient of thanksgiving.  And thanksgiving can sustain us on the journey ahead, no matter how far.