March 19 Weekly News
Stations of the Cross Friday, March 19 & 26 at 7 PM in the church and livestream on St. Mary of the Assumption Pylesville Facebook page.
Living Rosary Saturday, March 20 after 4PM Mass in the Hall and livestream on St. Mary of the Assumption Pylesville Facebook page. The Living Rosary will be dedicated as a celebration of life for all our recently deceased Brothers and Sisters from the past year.
Faith Formation this week
March 21: GIFT class, 10:30 - 11:30 AM New Time
March 23: TUES class, 6-7 PM
Easter Food Project 2021 - Saturday & Sunday
We will be collecting groceries for Easter before each Mass this weekend, March 20-21. The Outreach Committee is requesting donations of the items requested by Mason-Dixon Community Services based upon the first letter of your last name.
We will be collecting groceries for Easter before each Mass this weekend, March 20-21. The Outreach Committee is requesting donations of the items requested by Mason-Dixon Community Services based upon the first letter of your last name.
Initials A through F –Canned fruit / Toothpaste / Pasta / Spaghetti sauce / Laundry detergent / Easter candy
Initials G through L – Cold cereal / Jelly / Peanut butter / Fruit juice / Toilet paper / Shampoo
Initials M through S – Canned fruit / Cold cereal / Pasta / Spaghetti sauce / Shampoo / Laundry detergent
Initials T through Z - Jelly / Peanut butter / Fruit juice / Canned tuna / Dish soap / Paper towels
Since MDCS will only be expecting the items listed above, please do not donate anything else. See the details below in the Outreach section.
Volunteers will be needed to help move the groceries on the 22nd. We’ll meet at the Parish kitchen at 10:00am. Please contact Bob at crhoopert@zoominternet.net if you can help.
The Food Pantry- Saturday. The food pantry will be open on Saturday, March 20. The pantry is open between 10 and 11:30 a.m.
Lifting Overall Capacity Restrictions – as of publication time, the Archdiocese has not provided specific guidance on changes to capacity and social distancing limitations. Guidance will be available soon.
Around the Parish
Holy Week Schedule - 2021
Palm Sunday Mass, March 27- 28
Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:00, 9:30, & 11:30 AM
Holy Thursday April 1
Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 PM
(Livestreamed)
Good Friday, April 2
Good Friday, April 2
Stations of the Cross (church) 3:00 PM
Passion of the Lord 7:00 PM
Passion of the Lord 7:00 PM
(Both livestreamed)
Holy Saturday April 3
Holy Saturday April 3
Blessing of Easter Food 1:00 PM
Easter Vigil 8:00 PM
Easter Vigil 8:00 PM
(Livestreamed)
There is NO 4 PM Mass on Holy Saturday.
Easter Sunday, April 4 Mass
Church and Parish Center 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM (Live streamed), and 11:30 AM
Easter Sunday, April 4 Mass
Church and Parish Center 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM (Live streamed), and 11:30 AM
The Parish Office is closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Worship Aids for Palm Sunday and Good Friday. On these days the Gospel of the Passion is read in multiple voices with specific parts for the congregation. Plan to follow along using the worship aid on the parish website. You can use your smartphone or print a copy and bring it with you.
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, 2021 The Divine Mercy Novena will begin on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. Divine Mercy Sunday celebration will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Liturgy will include Mass, Eucharistic Exposition, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Talk and Benediction. Remember: If you go to confession during the Lenten or Easter Season you fulfill the obligation for confession for Mercy Sunday.
Looking for Lectors and Cantors
The pandemic has taken its toll on the cadre of lectors and cantors. If you can help us out as a lector, please contact Jackie Seneschal (jackieseneschal@gmail.com).
If you would like to lead the singing at Mass, please contact Nicholas Zurowski (nzurowski@stmstc.org).
GIFT Announcement
Thank you to all parents who responded to the poll about the proposed time change for our meetings. The overwhelming response was positive, therefore, we will meet at 10:30 AM-11:30 AM beginning this Sunday. This will help us to accommodate the overflow masses in the hall, and allow families to more easily attend the 9:30 or 11:30 Mass. Thank you for your willingness to adapt to our changing needs. God Bless and see you all on Sunday!
Faith Formation Class Schedule
March 21: GIFT class, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
March 23: TUES class, 6-7 PM
April 18: GIFT class, 10:30 -11:30
April 13: TUES class, 6-7 PM
Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries 2021. We need additional pledges to meet our goal this year of $44,676.00. Thank you to all who have participated in St. Mary’s 2021 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries, Joyful in Hope. When you give to the Annual Appeal, you support St. Edwards, our sister parish, while also strengthening ministries that serve our neighbors throughout our entire Archdiocese. If you have yet to make a pledge or gift, please do so by completing and mailing your envelope to the Archdiocese of Baltimore, or give online at https://www.archbalt.org/appeal/give/. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Easter Giving: We must consider all the gifts God has bestowed upon us and remember that we are merely stewards of these gifts. Easter presents us a very special spiritual opportunity to make a return to God for His many blessings. After prayerful thought, give your gift based on faith and the blessings you have received through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Cemetery Guidelines during Mowing Season In next week or so we will be removing all flowers from the Christmas Season. There cannot be any planting of flowers or shrubs in the cemetery. Also, no glass containers or ornaments on the ground; only on the head stone and attached securely. During mowing season flowers can only be in vases on the side next to the stone; on the head stone or over the head stone. We will have no choice but to remove the above items if the guidelines are not followed. Thank you.
Lenten Opportunities
Lenten Reconciliation (Penance) Schedules
St. Mary’s, Pylesville: Saturdays 3:15 and Monday, March 29th at 7:00 pm
St. Francis de Sales: Every Sunday 7:30 am—8 am and 12 pm; and Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm
St. Ignatius: every Saturday, 2:00-3:00 pm; Wednesday, March 24th, 7:00 pm and Wednesday, March 31st, 1:30-3:00 pm
St. Joan of Arc: Saturdays, 4:15 pm
St. Mark: Wednesday, March 24th, 3:00-5:00 pm and 7:00-8:00 pm; and Saturdays 3:00-3:45 pm
St. Margaret: Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm; Fridays-after the stations at 7:00 pm
St. Patrick, Havre de Grace: Wednesdays & Fridays 5:30—6:15 pm in the Ministry Building
Prince of Peace: Every Saturday 3:00 pm—4 pm
St. Margaret Parish Lenten Mission 2021, March 22-24, 7 PM. Reclaiming God’s Dream: That We May All Be One Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday March 22- 24, 7pm each night in the Church in-person and live-streamed on the parish YouTube channel: "St. Margaret Parish Bel Air".
Devotion to the Divine Mercy. On February 22, 1931, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ appeared to this simple nun bringing with Him a wonderful message of Mercy for all humanity. For each week of Lent we will be offering you a short reflection. These reflections are messages from Saint Faustina’s diary.
Fifth Week – Feast of Mercy (Diary #699) I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.
Outreach
Easter Food Project 2021
We will be collecting groceries for Easter before each Mass on the weekend of March 20 and 21. We’ll deliver the groceries to MDCS on March 22. MDCS will store our groceries separately in their Delta office and will distribute them to our assigned families.
We will be collecting groceries for Easter before each Mass on the weekend of March 20 and 21. We’ll deliver the groceries to MDCS on March 22. MDCS will store our groceries separately in their Delta office and will distribute them to our assigned families.
We’re going to follow the successful process that we used for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please purchase the grocery items that are listed based on the 1st initial of your last name:
Initials A through F –Canned fruit / Toothpaste / Pasta / Spaghetti sauce / Laundry detergent / Easter candy
Initials G through L – Cold cereal / Jelly / Peanut butter / Fruit juice / Toilet paper / Shampoo
Initials M through S – Canned fruit / Cold cereal / Pasta / Spaghetti sauce / Shampoo / Laundry detergent
Initials T through Z - Jelly / Peanut butter / Fruit juice / Canned tuna / Dish soap / Paper towels
Since MDCS will only be expecting the items listed above, please do not donate anything else.
We hope to see you before each of the Masses on the 20th and 21st.
Volunteers will be needed to help move the groceries on the 22nd. We’ll meet at the Parish kitchen at 10:00am. Please contact Bob at crhoopert@zoominternet.net if you can help.
Thank you so much for helping to feed some of our local families who are in need.
The Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open on Saturday, March 20, with a snow date of March 27. The pantry is open between 10 and 11:30 a.m.
Respect Life
Fifth Month (size: about 12 inches)
This month marks the half-way point to birth, and the baby is very active. Sleep habits develop and his mother can feel him move and stretch, particularly when she is resting. He is big and strong enough to kick hard against the outside uterine wall and dent it. Up to now, although he swam with ease in his watery world, he was too small for her to detect because the outside wall of the uterus has no feeling. Babies born at this age have survived. Continue to pray for your “adopted” Little One!
This month marks the half-way point to birth, and the baby is very active. Sleep habits develop and his mother can feel him move and stretch, particularly when she is resting. He is big and strong enough to kick hard against the outside uterine wall and dent it. Up to now, although he swam with ease in his watery world, he was too small for her to detect because the outside wall of the uterus has no feeling. Babies born at this age have survived. Continue to pray for your “adopted” Little One!
40 Days for Life February 17 - March 28 Participants pray at the Belair Beltway Plaza at 7600 Belair Road, 7am-7pm. Whole Woman’s Health, the abortion center in the back corner of the plaza boasts “Abortion pill (at home).” Join in prayer, in person or at home, to close this and all abortion centers.
PRAY the Rosary and ACT to end abortion for the good of all people.
Take Action on State Legislation:
Maryland: Go to www.mdrtl.org and sign up for ACTION ALERTS. Contact your legislators and politely express your opposition to abortion. www.mgaleg.maryland.gov click on MEMBERS and Find My Representative.
Pennsylvania: Go to www.paprolife.org/join-one, scroll down and sign up. Contact your legislators and politely express your opposition to abortion. Pennsylvania: www.legis.state.pa.us On the General Assembly page, go to Find My Legislator
Rachel’s Vineyard is a post-abortive ministry. If you seek healing from the wounds of an abortion, contact www.rachelsvineyard.org or 877-467-3463.
News from the Archdiocese
GRIEF MINISTRY - If you are troubled by the tragic loss of life in Baltimore City, and wondering how you can help, please consider volunteering for a ministry the Archdiocese has created to offer support and healing to families in Baltimore City who have lost a loved one to violence. In conjunction with other agencies and nonprofits, the archdiocesan Grief Ministry offers a way for parish communities to provide assistance, such as prayers, sympathy notes, food, baby items and other support as needed to families. Volunteer training will be provided. To learn more or to sign up, go to www.archbalt.org/grief-ministry, or contact Mary Ellen Russell at mrussell@archbalt.org.
"I believe that morally everyone must take the vaccine."
Perpetual Adoration at the Basilica (409 Cathedral Street) Beginning May 31, 2021 the Basilica of the Assumption will launch Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. This will be the first time Baltimore City has ever had perpetual adoration! Please sign-up for an hour and pray for our City, our Country and our Church. The Basilica will have security around the clock. At night, a security guard will walk you to your car. Everything is well lit and secure. Only scheduled adorers will get a code to access the adoration chapel. Everything you need to know about adoration at the Basilica can be found here: www.americasfirstcathedral.org/adoration/ To sign up for an hour of adoration, go to www.adorationpro.org/baltimorebasilica and select “Weekly Commitment.” For more information, contact Ana Farias at ana.farias@baltimorebasilica.org or (410) 547-3149.
Pontifical Good Friday Collection. Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic Schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join the Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church and the Holy Land. For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday.
PLEASE BE GENEROUS!
PLEASE BE GENEROUS!
Year of St. Joseph
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, March 19 marks the fifth anniversary of the release of the Holy Father’s post-synodal apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love). On that same day, Pope Francis will inaugurate the Year “Amoris Laetitia Family,” which will concluded at the World Meeting of Families in Rome on June 26, 2022.
Pope Francis has decided to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Starting this year, it will be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus.
Plenary Indulgence Pilgrimage.
Archbishop Lori encourages Catholics to make a pilgrimage to one or more of the nine churches in our archdiocese named in honor of St. Joseph. An indulgence for the Year of St. Joseph will be offered for visits to the churches named for the saint.
One special feature of this decree is an invitation to participate in a spiritual retreat that includes meditation on St Joseph and contemplation of the Lord's Prayer. Parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore that are dedicated to St Joseph are opening their doors to pilgrims throughout this Year of St. Joseph.
