“Praise and bless my Lord, and give him thanks and serve him with great humility.”
Francis of Assisi
The Festival of Praise is a monthly Adoration opportunity typically scheduled on the first Friday of each month, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the church.
When the weather allows, a Backyard Bash follows outdoors behind the Parish Offices from 9:00 to 10:30 p.m.
FOP features live music, preaching, and prayer teams.
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January 9, 2026
FOP (led by Fr. John Bilenki)
February 6, 2026
FOP
March 6, 2026
No FOP (Stations/Confirmation rehearsal)
March 20, 2026
FOP (serving in place of the March and April gatherings)
April 3, 2026
Good Friday – No FOP
May 1, 2026
FOP, Backyard Bash
May 23, 2026
Pentecost Extended Vigil Mass and Adoration
June 5, 2026
FOP, Backyard Bash
July 3, 2026
Fr. Matt Russick, TOR, from Franciscan University of Steubenville, as presider of FOP, the Backyard Bash portion of the evening is canceled due to excessive heat.
August 7, 2026
FOP, Backyard Bash
June 5, 2026
FOP, Backyard Bash (Fr. Mike)
July 3, 2026
FOP, Backyard Bash
August 7, 2026
FOP, Backyard Bash
September 4, 2026
FOP, Backyard Bash (Labor Day Weekend)
October 2, 2026
FOP, Backyard Bash
November 6, 2026
FOP, Backyard Bash
December 4, 2026
FOP — Advent
January 1, 2027
No FOP (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)
January 8, 2027
FOP (Confirmation families)
February 5, 2027
FOP
March 5, 2027
FOP — Lent
April 2, 2027
FOP — Divine Mercy Weekend
May 7, 2027
FOP, Backyard Bash — Ascension / Pentecost
June 4, 2027
FOP, Backyard Bash
July 2, 2027
FOP, Backyard Bash
August 6, 2027
FOP, Backyard Bash
September 3, 2027
FOP, Backyard Bash (Labor Day Weekend)
Backyard Bash, weather permitting for May through November
Friday, Oct 4, 2024
FOP and Backyard Bash – This month, all Baltimore Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS) Alumni are welcome to join us!
Friday, Nov 1, 2024 – All Saints
“Extended Solemnity” – 7:00-8:30p Solemnity Mass followed by Adoration and fellowship
Friday, December 6, 2024
—Led by Bishop Bruce. Revisit his powerful Advent message below. This special event will kick off the 2025 Jubilee year! Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, the auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, will preside and preach on the Jubilee theme, “Pilgrims of Hope.”
January 9, 2026
FOP (led by Fr. John Bilenki)
February 6, 2026
FOP
March 6, 2026
FOP
April 3, 2026
Good Friday – No FOP
May 1, 2026
Easter FOP, Backyard Bash
June 6, 2026
Join us for our Extended Vigil Mass followed by Adoration on Saturday June 6th
July 3, 2026
FOP, Backyard Bash
The Festival of Praise (FOP)
Come worship with us!
As an extension of the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, which occurs in every Mass, participants encounter Christ through the same means: In the community gathered, the music they share, his Word, and most importantly, his Eucharistic presence. Tuning out the noise and busyness that dominate much of our daily lives, participants find healing, hope, and peace through shared prayer and song.
