The Eucharist is the living bread from Heaven. The Eucharist is the Real, True and Substantial Presence of Jesus Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. After His Resurrection, it was in the breaking of the bread that Jesus’ disciples recognized Him. In receiving the Eucharist, we become the Body of Christ. We are transformed and are united with our brothers and sisters in Holy Communion. Receiving the Eucharist is the foretaste or promise of what God has in store for us in Heaven.
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Daily ReadingsMonday – Friday | 6:30am, 8:00am, and 12:10pm |
Saturday | 8:30am and 5:00pm (Vigil) |
Sunday | 7:00am, 8:30am (Children’s Mass), 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 5:00 pm |
Holy Days of Obligation | See bulletin and website |
The Masses celebrated at St. Mary’s may be offered for your intention, for any person or persons, living or deceased. To have a Mass offered for someone, please contact the parish office. The suggested donation is $10.
Contact the officeFor information about First Holy Communion for children, please see our Catechism/CCD page. If you are an adult who has not yet received Holy Communion for the first time please contact the parish office.
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“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” – John 35, 51
The Basilica of Saint Mary
310 South Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Main Offices
313 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact
Phone: 703-836-4100
Fax: 703-549-3605
Email Contact
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
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