March 10 Weekly News
Centurion Stations of the Cross, Friday, March 10, 7:00 PM. Stations are prayed on Fridays during Lent.
Keepsakes from Fr, Kunkel, Saturday, March 11- 1:00 - 6:00 PM, Sunday March 12 - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Items, including books, paintings, collectibles, mementoes, and some small pieces of furniture and are offered as gifts to those who want a special reminder of Fr. Kunkel. More information in Around the Parish.
Confirmation Retreat, Saturday March 11 @ the Msgr. O’Dwyer Retreat House in Sparks MD. Please pray for these young men and women as they prepare to receive the Anointing of the Holy Spirit at their Confirmation Mass to be held on Saturday March 25, to be celebrated by Bishop Adam Parker.
Training for all Altar Servers, Sunday, March 19, 11:15am (after the 10am Mass). In preparation for Easter, we want review the roles and responsibilities of all Altar Servers during this one-hour session. Please RSVP by reaching out to Joy Fender at jcfender2018@gmail.com or text 410 688-5571.
Confession, Tuesday, March 14, 6-7 PM. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Wednesday during Lent.
Belles Sewing Day, Wednesday, March 15, 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring your lunch and your sewing machine. We will furnish drinks and dessert. We have lots of dress kits available if you can’t join us that day. There are jobs for the non-sewers, too.
Collecting Used Eye Glasses. As you are doing spring housecleaning, please remember Dr. Walsh takes used eye glasses on her mission trips. The eye glasses are verified and cleaned prior to her trips. Please drop them off in the church hall. Please call Sue Pardo if you have questions. 410 456 7882
Chicken Dinner Sign-up. March 18-19, after Masses. It's that time again. Sign-up early to get your preferred assignment and time!
Welcome the Baptized
Blair James Knox, son of Adam & Mary
Pray for Our Beloved Dead
Maurice (Murf) Keif
Sign up to carry the Instruments of the Passion for Weekend Masses. See information in Around the Parish.
Our Daily Bread Casserole Pans Distributed March 11-12
Children's Stations of the Cross
Around the Parish
Parish Calendar: March 10-19
Friday, March, 10, 2023
7:00 p.m………. Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March, 11, 2023
1-6 p.m.…...........….Fr. Kunkel Display
1-6 p.m.…...........….Fr. Kunkel Display
Sunday, March 12, 2023
8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.….Fr. Kunkel Display
5:00 p.m……………..Boy Scout Mtg.
Monday, March 13, 2023
10:00 a.m……………….. Funeral Mass
10:00a.m…………………..Belles Mtg.
7:00 p.m………………..…K of C Mtg.
Tuesday, March14, 2023
5:30 p.m…………….……. CFF Classes
6:30 p.m…………………..HSFF Class
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.…..Confessions
7:00 p.m……..Parish Council Meeting
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
10:00 am……………….Sewing Day
7:00 p.m………….Spring Dinner Mtg.
7:00 p.m.……………….Music Practice
Friday, March, 17, 2023
3:00 p.m…………………….. Fish Fry
7:00 p.m………. Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 18
10:00 a.m.........................Food Pantry
Sunday, March 19, 2023
9:00 a.m………….……….. G.I.F.T.
4:00 p.m……………... Shroud of Turin
5:00 p.m………………….Boy Scouts
Keepsakes from Fr, Kunkel, Saturday, March 11- 1:00 - 6:00 PM, Sunday March 12 - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the Parish Hall. All members of St. Mary’s parish are invited to choose a keepsake in memory of Fr. Kunkel from among his possessions which will be on display in the Parish Hall on March 11 and 12 at these times: Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. These items, including books, paintings, collectibles, mementoes, and some small pieces of furniture have been graciously donated by Father Kunkel’s sister Karen Ahlstrom to St. Mary’s parishioners. We ask each person to limit their selection to one or two items so that everyone may participate. There will be no limitation on how many items you may take on Sunday, March 12 from 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. You are welcome to stop by at any of the times listed. No payments or donations are allowed. All items are offered as gifts to those who want to take home a special reminder of Fr. Kunkel’s love for all his parishioners.
Upcoming Events
March 20 - 1st Eucharist Parents
March 25 - Confirmation
April 2 - Palm Sunday
April 8 - Easter Egg Hunt
April 9 - Easter Sunday
April 15-16- Chicken Dinner Sign-up
April 29 - Chicken Dinner
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) classes begin soon. If you are interested in the program, please call 410-879-4015 EXT. 24 or email kdietz@stmaryspylesville.org!
Instruments of the Passion
Families, couples and groups bring up the instruments during the Entrance Procession on each Sunday during Lent.
Virtus Status for April Chicken Dinner.
Everyone volunteering for the Chicken Dinner must have up-to-date Virtus credentials. Check your status now. Contact Barbara Sadler with any questions.
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Youth Ministry Volunteer Opportunities Teens 14 and over who are Worthy of the Call Trained. We have some upcoming opportunities for you all to volunteer!
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, March 17, 3 pm - 7:30 pm. We need 7 Teens to help each night. Please let Mrs. Rachel know if you can help.
Teen-Led Stations of the Cross March 17 @ 7pm. Meet in the Church @ 6 pm to practice. I need teens to read a brief reflection for each Station. Please let me know if you can help
Spring Clean Up Love our Parish Day!! April 1, 9-11:30 am. Help clean up sticks and debris to tidy up for Chicken Dinner
Easter Egg Hunt, April 8,10:45 am Help us hide the Easter Eggs and help the children. Hunt kicks off at 12 pm
Youth Ministry Teen Connect Events for Middle and High School Teens
Movie Night, March 17, 8-10 pm, in Youth Room after Teen Stations, Popcorn and snacks. Invite a friend
Help Stuff Easter Eggs for Easter Egg Hunt, March 26, 11:15 - 1 pm in the Youth Room
Outreach Ministries
Prevention and Recovery Ministry
Addiction and alcoholism are preventable and treatable diseases. Relapse rates for these Substance Use Disorders are basically the same as they are for other chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. If you follow your doctor's orders, go to your therapy sessions, and take your medications, these diseases can be controlled.
Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to.
In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will. Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to.
The article contains a brief, very informative video titled "Why are Drugs So Hard to Quit?"
Our Daily Bread
Casserole pans will be distributed on March 11-12, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Bob at crhoopert@zoominternet.net.
Food Pantry Update.
The food pantry will be open on Saturday, March 18, from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Snow date is Saturday, March 25.
Our cupboard is getting a little low.
Donations of laundry and dish detergent, as well as paper goods are welcome. We also are in need of monetary donations to shop for other items.
Questions? Contact Sue Pardo
410 456-7882
Holiday Food Easter: Funds to help offset the cost of the food vouchers given out to the families to purchase perishable food for Easter. The families also receive food baskets with non-perishable food for their holiday meal. This “Special envelope” can be placed in the regular offertory collection along with your weekly offering envelope.
Respect Life
News from the Archdiocese of Baltimore
Communion Under Both Kinds- The Archdiocese of Baltimore is reinstituting the reception of Communion under both species on Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper, April 6. The basis for this guidance is the liturgical significance of Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper as celebrating the institution of the Eucharist as the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. While we are celebrating the return of Communion under both kinds, we will continue to monitor the numbers of flu, RSV and COVID cases in the area. The timing of implementation is left to the discretion of the pastor.
The Mother Mary Lange Cause Moves Forward - Sister Rita Michelle Proctor announced the Oblates received word from the Vatican on Feb. 27 email informing them that the positio for Mother Mary Lange has been approved. For more details see the Catholic Review article: Mother Lange canonization cause takes step forward - Catholic Review
Housing Needed – Housing is needed (3 bedroom +/- home) for three sisters in the Baltimore area. The order is Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy. Please reach out to Sister Clair Quinn at 240-291-2103 if you have any leads or availability.
Sacraments, Funerals, and Contact Information
Urgent for all Liturgical Ministers. There are calendars placed in the vestibule of the church for sign-ups for the month of April, most importantly Holy Week. Please sign up when you are available. Any questions please contact Sharon Alasandro. (443-243-6317).
St. Mary's Food Pantry
Blessing of Expectant Parents, Saturday & Sunday, January 7&8, All Masses
Food Pantry, Saturday, February 18, 10-11 AM. Snow date is Saturday, February 25.
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.
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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
Parish Administrator,
Fr. John Rapisarda JRapisarda@archbalt.org
Deacon Phil Seneschal
pseneschal@aol.com
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
Rachel Bittner rbittner@stmaryspylesville.org
Music Director
Nicholas Zurowski
nzurowski@sjpray.org
Submission Deadline: Thursday 12 noon