Around the Parish
RCIA and Adult Faith Formation. There will be an informational gathering on June 21 at 7:00PM for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, completing the sacrament of Confirmation (adults 18+), or becoming a sponsor. Click here for more information: RCIA Information and RSVP link
Get your COVID -19 Vaccination. If you are able, please get the vaccine so that we can return to normal parish operations. All Pennsylvanians and all Marylanders age 12 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Check with your local pharmacies to see whether they offer the vaccine.
To make an appointment in Harford County for one of the Health Department sites, call 410-838-1500 and press option 4. No appointment is needed for the Ripkin Stadium site.
Outdoor Masses. With the return of good weather, the parish is planning outdoor Masses for special occasions. The following outdoor Masses are planned:
May 15 10:00 AM Confirmation
May 23 11:30 AM Golden Jubilee
June 5 10:00 AM First Eucharist
In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will move into the Parish Hall and attendance will be limited to the AOB- permitted capacity. Sign up to receive notice of changes to the Mass location.
Outreach
Our Daily Bread. The frozen casseroles must be placed in the Parish freezer by May 16th. Since we need to limit our number of casseroles, please only use the pans distributed after Mass. We'll also collect any homemade face masks that you'd like to donate.
Choose a recipe from the OBD list, follow the recipe as it is written, bake it in the foil pan, let it cool, double wrap it with foil, label it with type of casserole and date, and freeze it. If you choose to do a mac + cheese casserole, please be sure to follow ODB's mac + cheese recipe. Please do not include ham or any meat. If you have any questions, please contact Bob at crhoopert@zoominternet.net.
Photo courtesy of The Catholic Review
Respect Life
Seventh Month (size: about 15 inches) Beginning this month the baby uses all four senses. His eyelids open and close, and the eyes look around. The baby can taste, touch, cough, yawn and hiccup. He now recognizes his mother’s voice. His grip is even stronger now than it will be after his birth. The hair on his head is growing longer and the downy covering on the rest of his body is disappearing. During this time the baby will receive antibodies from his mother providing him immunity to a wide variety of diseases.
Let’s PRAY: Each week, we pray for a group of elected officials without including titles, states or party affiliation so we remember they are our brothers and sisters, children of God, sinners like us. This week, add these names to your prayers: Marcy Kaptur, Julia Brownley, Scott Franklin, Richard Hudson, David N. Cicilline, Jim Langevin, Guy Reschenthaler, Anna Eshoo, Nicole Malliotakis, Carol Miller, Jim Costa, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Paul Gosar, Michelle Steel, Andre Carson, Nancy Pelosi, Daniel Webster, Brad Schneider and Bobby Rush. Add also your local and state representatives. Pray they will submit to God’s holy will.
News from the Archdiocese
The Year of the Eucharist. The Year of the Eucharist was developed by Archbishop William Lori to help us as we move along our path of life and offer us concrete ways to connect with the Lord and experience his never-ending light. We invite you to join us this year to make that space that may have developed between you and the Lord much smaller, to enliven your relationship with Him and to reconnect or connect with his grace in a way you may never have experienced before. Learn more here.
Global Prayer to End the Pandemic. May 17, 12 noon ET. Join online or in person. Cardinal Wilton Gregory, archbishop of Washington, will lead U.S. portion of a global marathon recitation of the rosary on May 17 at 12:00 PM ET at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. for the special intention of world leaders and the heads of international organizations as they continue to work to combat the pandemic.
The prayer will be livestreamed on the shrine’s website at: www.nationalshrine.org/mass. In addition, the national shrine is able to accommodate 1,000 people while maintaining appropriate social distancing in its Great Upper Church; those wishing to attend in person are invited to register at: www.nationalshrine.org/mass-registration.
Wisdom from our Mothers, May 27,
7 PM. Free Zoom webinar featuring stories by Catholic mothers on faith and inclusion. Register here. For more information email obcm@archbalt.org or hispanicministry@archbalt.org.
Pentecost Vigil Mass, Saturday, May 15, 4:30 PM, St. Joseph Fullerton. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese has invited Archbishop Lori to offer the Pentecost Vigil Mass.
- There will be a renewal of the sacrament of confirmation.
- The celebration will be held in-person and available remotely at https://www.facebook.com/stjoefullerton/live
- For more information, please call 410-308-8962.
- In addition, Pope Francis will stream a Pentecost Vigil service from Rome at 3:00 p.m. EST
Retreat Opportunity- Life-Giving Wounds, a Catholic apostolate dedicated to the spiritual healing of men and women with divorced or separated parents, will host a 2-day in-person retreat June 5-6 at the Bon Secours retreat center outside of Baltimore. The retreat includes:
- presentations from experienced peer leaders about healing from the effects of your family’s breakdown
- guided small group discussions
- opportunity for confession
- Eucharistic adoration with music
- Mass
- ample time for personal prayer and more
The cost is $145 or $65 for college students, and includes 5 meals, a Retreat Guide, and journal. Lodging available at additional cost, or participants can commute.
All info and registration at www.lifegivingwounds.org/dcmarylandretreat