About Our Lady of the Presentation · Poolesville, Maryland
Our Lady of the Presentation is a Catholic parish in Poolesville, Maryland, canonically established in 1992 and entrusted to the care of Father Justin A. Huber. It belongs to the Archdiocese of Washington and serves the upper Montgomery County agricultural community of Poolesville from its campus on Tom Fox Avenue. Pioneer parishioners gathered for the first weekend Masses in the local elementary school before their own church was dedicated in 2001, and the parish now offers daily and Sunday Masses, a Thursday evening Holy Hour, Saturday confessions, a school of religion, and a network of lay ministries including hospitality, men's and women's groups, a music ministry, and outreach through Mary of Nazareth Catholic School.
- Established
- 1992
- Patron
- Our Lady of the Presentation
- Rector
- Rev. Justin A. Huber
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
Why belong here
Our Lady of the Presentation is a tight-knit country parish where lay families and clergy built the church together. Active parishioners lead a hospitality ministry, a music ministry, a school of religion with Confirmation preparation, a Walking with Purpose women's Bible study, and a men's group, while the parish shares sponsorship of Mary of Nazareth School with six neighboring Montgomery County parishes. Daily Mass is offered Monday through Saturday morning and two Sunday Masses provide flexibility, complemented by Saturday confessions and a Thursday evening Eucharistic Holy Hour, making it a faithful, family-friendly place for Catholics in upper Montgomery County.
Mass times at Our Lady of the Presentation
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM (some listings show 4:00–4:45 PM)
Adoration times
- Thursday 7:45 PM Holy Hour
- Wednesday evening Mass followed by one hour of Eucharistic Adoration (per catholicmasstime.org schedule)
History of Our Lady of the Presentation
Established in 1992 by the Archdiocese of Washington, Our Lady of the Presentation grew out of a Catholic mission that began in Poolesville a year earlier under Father Y. David Brault, who became its founding pastor. Cardinal James Hickey chose the name to complete the joyful mysteries of the rosary begun at Our Lady of Visitation in Darnestown. Pioneer parishioners worshipped at Poolesville Elementary School until they dedicated their own church on Tom Fox Avenue in 2001. The parish also helped found Mary of Nazareth School in 1994 alongside six other upper Montgomery County parishes.
Mass and Worship Schedule
Our Lady of the Presentation celebrates Mass daily throughout the week, with two Sunday Masses and a Saturday Vigil to serve local families. Wednesday evening Mass is followed by a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration, and Thursday evenings feature a dedicated 7:45 PM Holy Hour.
- Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM
- Weekday Masses Monday–Saturday: 8:30 AM
- Holy Days: 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM
Parish Staff and Leadership
The parish is led by Pastor Father Justin A. Huber with assistance from Deacon William H. Stevens. A small staff and council of lay leaders support the parish's day-to-day operations, music, religious education, finance, and hospitality.
- Pastor: Rev. Justin A. Huber
- Deacon: William H. Stevens
- Business Manager: Duane Ford
- Secretary: Jill Conley
- Parish Council Chair: Randy Kuldell
- Finance Council Chair: Rick Normoyle
- Director of Music Ministry (staff position listed on contact page)
- Director of Religious Education: Jessica Anderson
- Hospitality: Tookie Gentilcore, Leah Viqueira, Wendy Roldan, Maria Villarubia, Rico Viqueire
Parish Ministries and Groups
A network of lay-led ministries animates the parish's liturgical, spiritual, and community life, from the choir to youth ministry and ongoing formation for adults.
- Music Ministry
- Liturgy Volunteers (ushers, lectors)
- Hospitality Sunday
- Hospitality ministry
- School of Religion (parish religious education and Confirmation prep)
- Walking with Purpose women's Bible study
- Men's group
- Youth Group (in partnership with Saint Mary's, Barnesville)
- Matthew Kuldell Memorial Scholarship
Faith Formation and Religious Education
The parish School of Religion provides catechesis for the parish's children and supports preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation. The Director of Religious Education, Jessica Anderson, welcomes parishioners interested in helping with Confirmation class and other formation work.
- School of Religion (Sundays during the school year)
- Confirmation preparation
- Contact: [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation and Small Groups
Adults grow in faith through small-group study, devotions, and seasonal gatherings offered throughout the year.
- Walking with Purpose women's Bible study (monthly meetings in the gathering space)
- Men's group
- Sunday hospitality after Mass
Outreach and Catholic School Partnership
Our Lady of the Presentation is one of seven founding parishes of Mary of Nazareth Catholic School in nearby Darnestown, established in 1994 and staffed jointly by the Religious Teachers Filippini and the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. The Matthew Kuldell Memorial Scholarship, supported by the parish, assists graduating high-school seniors from the community.
- Co-sponsor of Mary of Nazareth School, Darnestown (est. 1994)
- Matthew Kuldell Memorial Scholarship for graduating high school seniors
Contact, Location, and Office Hours
The parish office is located across from the church on Tom Fox Avenue, with mail directed to a P.O. Box in Poolesville. In-person office hours are limited; parishioners are encouraged to call or email for appointments outside of the listed window.
- Church: 17230 Tom Fox Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837
- Rectory, Office and Chapel: 17220 Tom Fox Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837
- Mailing: P.O. Box 1, Poolesville, MD 20837
- Phone: (301) 349-2045; Fax: (301) 349-5423
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10 AM – 1 PM (per parish contact page)
- Wheelchair accessible (per Archdiocese of Washington listing)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Y. David Brault1992–2003
Founding pastor; arrived as mission priest in 1991 and was named first pastor when the parish was canonically erected in 1992. Led the community through the building of the Tom Fox Avenue church, dedicated in 2001, and was a founding pastor of Mary of Nazareth School in 1994. Died December 21, 2024, at age 77.
- Rev. Justin A. Huber
Current pastor (as listed by the Archdiocese of Washington and the parish website).