Around the Parish
Parish Calendar
September 27- October 3
Monday, September 27, 2021
5:30 p.m..................................... R.C.I.A. 7:00 P.M. ................Knights of Columbus
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
6:00 p.m........Children's Faith Formation 7:00 p.m............9th Gr Drug Awareness
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
7:00 p.m. ............................Cont. Music
Thursday, September 30, 2021
7:00 p.m...........................Choir Practice
Saturday, October 2
7:00 a.m....Man Hour Breakfast in Bel Air
Sunday, October 3, 2021
After Masses...........Donut Sunday (Hall)
11:30 a.m..........Confirmation Enrollment
12:45 p.m. ........................ Peer Training
Upcoming Events
Oct 5 - Eucharist Talk & Adoration
Oct 9 - Blessing of the Animals
Oct 13 - Belles Sewing Day
Oct 25 - Presentation on Fr. McGivney
Oct 30 - Trunk or Treat
COVID- 19 Reminder - If you test positive for COVID-19 after attending activities, including Mass, at St. Mary's, please contact the parish office. The Archdiocese requires us to notify those who attended the same activity of the potential contact. Your identity is protected during the notification process.
Blessing of the Animals, Saturday October 9, 2021 @ 10:00 AM Please join us for a Blessing of the Animals. All animals great and small are welcome. Please arrive at 9:45AM to prepare for the blessing. The Blessing of the Animals begins at 10:00AM on the parish grounds, behind the parish center outside the youth room. Please have animals on leashes. Wearing of masks is encouraged, but optional. Refreshments will be available. Treats for the animals.
Sewing Day, October 13, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, The Belles will have a sewing day on Wednesday, October 13. Please bring your lunch and sewing machine. There are projects for those who do not sew, too. Call Sue Pardo (410-456-7882).
Belles of St, Mary's Craft Show, November 13, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM There are a few vendor spots available. Call 410-456-7882 or 443-640-4423 for more information.
Looking for Choir Members. We rehearse on Thursdays at 7 pm in the choir loft. Please contact Nicholas Zurowski at nzurowski@sjpray.org. No prior experience or ability to read music is necessary. The choir serves on Sunday during the 9:30 am Mass and on Feast Days. Come check us out!
Confirmation Class, October 5, 7-8:30 P.M. Youth Room
Outreach
Respect Life
The LifeChain returns to Jarrettsville on Sunday, October 3 from 2:30-3:30.
Invite family and friends and join in solidarity to pray for the sanctity of life for unborn people. Parking is available at the Post Office on Rte 165 north of the Jarrettsville intersection and at Flowers by Bauer’s on Rte 165 south of the intersection. Park and walk the short distance to the intersection to stand and pray. LifeChain signs are provided.
40 Days for Life returns to Belair Beltway Plaza at 7600 Belair Road from September 22 to October 31. Whole Women’s Health, the abortion center we hope to close, is located in the back of the plaza. Join in prayer in person or from your home to pray for the closure of this abortuary and an end to abortion. See www.40daysforlife.com/en/fullerton for more information.
There are many ways to be involved in Respect Life ministry – become part of the email distribution list, attend Respect Life events such as prayer vigils, research life issues, plan events, etc. If you are interested in the St. Mary’s Respect Life ministry, please email Deborah Brocato at debbrocato@aol.com.
News from the Archdiocese of Baltimore
Adult Children of Divorce Retreat - LifeGiving Wounds is a ministry for adult children of divorce. They are having a virtual retreat this Fall: https://www.lifegivingwounds.org/onlineretreat and a pilgrimage to the Baltimore Basilica: https://www.lifegivingwounds.org/registrati on-for-baltimore-pilgrimage.
Sacraments, Funerals, and Contact Information
Weddings and Funerals
Masses for weddings and funerals are arranged through the parish office. Contact the parish staff for further guidance.
Other Sacraments
Contact the Parish Office to arrange for Baptisms and the Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing).
Volunteering for the Parish
Volunteers are the backbone of the parish and we welcome new volunteers with open arms. However, in the world today we must do everything we can to protect all people of all ages, the church and also yourself.
If you are ready and willing to give of your time and talent to be a part of one or more of our many ministries, please contact Barbara Sadler, Extension 22 or bsadler@stmaryspylesville.org for the information and guidance of the required Virtus training. The training will provide insight for the protection of all age groups and the responsibilities. DON’T WORRY!! It is an easy procedure.
Contact Information
Parish Office: 410 879-4015
410 838-7471
410 452-5166
www.stmaryspylesville.org
1021 St. Mary's Road
Pylesville, MD 21132
Email Addresses for Parish Staff
Pastor, Fr. Henry Kunkel hkunkel@stmaryspylesville.org
Administrative Assistant, Diana Weidner
dweidner@stmaryspylesville.org
Business Manager, Barbara Sadler
bsadler@stmaryspylesville.org
Coordinator of Religious Education, Karen Dietz kdietz@stmaryspylesville.org
Youth Ministry/Confirmation and Contemporary Music Coordinator Rachel Bittner rbittner@stmaryspylesville.org
Maintenance Larry Glos lglos@stmaryspylesville.org
Choir/Cantors
Nicholas Zurowski
nzurowski@sjpray.org
Submission Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon