Christmas Mass Sign-ups
As a final reminder, reservations are required for all Christmas Masses. Please click below to use the online sign-up system. Several Masses are already full, and the sign-ups will be closed after December 20. Christmas Masses will also be livestreamed for those who feel more comfortable participating in Mass from home.
If your preferred Mass is filled, Fr. Canisius has some room at St. Charles in Pikesville for Christmas; click for their Mass sign-ups.
Special Instructions for Christmas Masses
Assigned Seating: In an effort to keep everyone safely distanced and make the most of our space in the church, pews will be assigned for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ENGLISH Masses. Please be sure to arrive at least 20 minutes before these Masses in order to be seated. If you reserved a seat(s) but arrive after Mass has started, our ushers can no longer bring you to your assigned pew, so you will have to sit in the Narthex. It is crucial that you arrive early for Christmas Mass.
Communion Distribution: In order to keep things moving at an efficient pace during the busy Christmas Masses, anyone who prefers to receive Communion on the tongue must do so AFTER Mass. You can line up at the tabernacle and a minister will meet you once Mass has ended.
Glyndon Area Players: Christmas Performance
"Still the Greatest Story Ever Told: I'll Be Home for Christmas"
Performances will be livestreamed only; tickets are still available for $10!
Friday, December 18 at 7:30 PM
and Saturday, December 19 at 12:00 PM
Due to new restrictions imposed by the Archdiocese, we will not be able to offer the "live" audience option to this year's event. We are still performing the show "live", but we can only offer the livestream option. If you have already purchased a ticket to be in person, you will receive instructions on how to access the livestream event.
Second Chance to View the Christmas Concert
Did you miss the 6th Annual Christmas Concert? A rebroadcast of the concert is now available for your viewing and listening pleasure! Enjoy timeless masterpieces for the organ from Buxtehude, Bach, and Brahms, along with many beloved and cherished Christmas hymns and songs — featuring several renowned local artists. There is a $10 viewing fee, and the proceeds support Sacred Heart School. Click here to get your online "tickets" and for more details — or call 410-833-1696.
Our Daily Bread Casserole Collection
We are collecting casseroles for Our Daily Bread this week, so please take a casserole pan or two home with you after any Mass in the Main Church. Our volunteers will be at the rear door of the school cafeteria on Tuesday evening, December 22 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM and again on Wednesday morning, December 23 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM to collect your casseroles and/or dry goods donations. For questions or for more details, please click here.
Our Daily Bread is also in need of the following items:
• Heavy-duty 10" paper plates,
• Heavy-duty 10" paper plates,
• Plastic forks and spoons
• Paper napkins
• 8 oz. hot drink paper cups
• Capri Sun drinks
• Bottled water
• Paper napkins
• 8 oz. hot drink paper cups
• Capri Sun drinks
• Bottled water
Final Opportunities for Confession in Advent
Saturday, December 19:
3:00 – 3:45 PM in English; 5:30 – 6:45 PM en español (Main Church)
Monday, December 21: 6:00 – 6:45 PM (sacristy)
Wednesday, December 23: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Main Church)
Monday, December 21: 6:00 – 6:45 PM (sacristy)
Wednesday, December 23: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Main Church)
Christmas Flower Memorials Due by Monday
Flowers and decorations enhance our liturgical worship at Christmas and are a wonderful way to remember our loved ones, both living and deceased. You can click here to send us the names of your loved ones to be remembered through Christmas flowers. Their names will be published in a Book of Remembrance that will stand near the sanctuary during the Christmas season.
Christmas flower memorial envelopes are also available in the Gathering Space and at the Parish Office. Envelopes may be placed in the collection baskets or brought to the Parish Office.
Christmas flower memorial envelopes are also available in the Gathering Space and at the Parish Office. Envelopes may be placed in the collection baskets or brought to the Parish Office.
Parish Office Christmas Schedule
The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. The office will reopen on Monday, December 28 at 8:30 AM. May your family have a peaceful and blessed Christmas!
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 1 is the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Masses will be celebrated at the following times in the Main Church:
Thursday, December 31: 7:00 PM (Vigil)
Friday, January 1: 9:00 AM • 11:00 AM (español)
Thursday, December 31: 7:00 PM (Vigil)
Friday, January 1: 9:00 AM • 11:00 AM (español)
Little Church Christmas Ornaments
We still have a limited availability of Little Church Christmas ornaments for sale! The ornaments are $10 each, and they make great stocking stuffers. Please stop by the Parish Center to pick up an ornament or contact Peggy Dryden at 410-833-1696 ext. 315 or pdryden@shgparish.org.
IRS Charitable Contribution Limits and CARES Act
As you plan your end-of-year giving, the IRS reminds you that limits are suspended on charitable contributions for individuals and corporations. Individuals may deduct qualified contributions up to 100% of their adjusted gross incomes. No matter how small or large, many people can benefit from charitable deductions in calendar year 2020. Click here to learn more.
The CARES Act made changes in how many of us deduct charitable contributions. If you don’t itemize deductions, you may now take a charitable deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made in 2020 to religious and other qualifying organizations. For full details, click here.
The CARES Act made changes in how many of us deduct charitable contributions. If you don’t itemize deductions, you may now take a charitable deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made in 2020 to religious and other qualifying organizations. For full details, click here.
Bereavement Support Group
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Sacred Heart Parish has a group where we can share experiences and support. To register or for more details, please click here for contact information. Our next meeting is on Sunday, January 3 from 2:30 ‒ 4:00 PM in Room 104.
Support Sacred Heart and Our Local Restaurants!
Save the date for our next "drive-thru" event:
Glyndon Grill
Friday, January 8, 2021 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Call and pre-purchase your meal from the Glyndon Grill and “drive-thru” at Sacred Heart to pick it up! The menu and more details will be coming soon.
Inclement Weather Policy
With Baltimore County schools being "virtual" this year, we have made some adjustments to the parish inclement weather policy. If Baltimore County, the Hereford Zone, or Archdiocesan schools are closed, Masses will be cancelled. If there are weather-related delays, we will continue with Masses as scheduled.
When in doubt, please check the Sacred Heart School website for school closing information and our parish website — or call the Parish Office.
