We pray, O Lord, for change.
Jesus you revealed God through your wise words and loving deeds,
and we encounter you still today in the faces of those whom society has pushed to the margins.
Jesus you revealed God through your wise words and loving deeds,
and we encounter you still today in the faces of those whom society has pushed to the margins.
Guide us, through the love you revealed,
to establish the justice you proclaimed,
that all peoples might dwell in harmony and peace,
united by that one love that binds us to each other, and to you.
And most of all, Lord, change our routine worship and work into genuine encounter with you and our better selves so that our lives will be changed for the good of all.
Amen
Prayer adapted from Racial Healing and Liturgical Resources.
Re-opening St. Mary's
Outdoor Mass - New Communion procedures and cantors
- Communicants will be asked to approach the Eucharist beginning at the rear of the line. Follow the directions of the ushers.
- Observe social distancing while in line for Communion.
- Wear a mask while in line,lower it only to receive Communion.
- Hold your hand flat to make it easier to receive the Host.
- Congregational singing is still prohibited. Sing along in your head :)
- Handicapped parking is located along the access road behind the Outdoor Mass area. Communion is also available to the handicapped in this area.
Father Kunkel hears Confessions beginning at 3:30 PM on Saturday. Line up in front of the st. Francis statue at the behind the Lower Level of the Hall.
Ushers Needed! We are seeking man and women to serve as ushers at the outdoor Masses. Please contact Sharon Alasandro (slalasandro@gmail.com) for more information and to volunteer.
Catholics in Maryland are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
St. Mary's makes Sunday Masses at 10 AM available online. See our man behind the camera below.
Photo by Ken Kiedrowski.
Ways to Help
Birthright Baby Shower! It’s time for the annual BirthRight Baby Shower! Celebrate the gift of your Spiritually Adopted baby with continued generosity to BirthRight Crisis Pregnancy Center. The Respect Life Ministry is collecting donations through Saturday, July 11. Please mail or drop off your gifts of diapers, clothing, burp cloths, baby blankets, and other baby items to the parish office by July 11. Checks and cash are very much appreciated and checks should be written out to BirthRight.
Our Daily Bread (ODB)
This week 30 families donated 38 casseroles, 50 homemade face masks, 1 financial donation, 1 package of disinfectant wipes, and 8 bottles of hand sanitizer for delivery to ODB.
We will continue doing casseroles again next week.
The link to ODB's instructions and recipes is here.
Just choose a recipe (or more), follow the recipe as it's written, bake in a 13x9 foil pan, let it cool, double wrap it with foil, label with type of casserole and date,
and freeze it. We'll be collecting the frozen casseroles on next Tuesday morning (6/23) between 10:00-11:00 AM behind the Church.Please bring your frozen casserole(s) in plastic grocery bags.
We'll also collect any homemade face masks that you'd like to donate.
Thanks for helping the ODB workers and their clients. If you have any questions, contact Bob at crhoopert@zoominternet.net
Mason - Dixon Ministerium
While we have been focused on the coronavirus and the recent social unrest, our Prevention & Recovery Ministry would like to encourage everyone to remember that many Americans are still suffering and dying from addictions. This includes many local folks and their families and loved ones. Select columns from our brochure have been posted on St. Mary's website. Help is available for you, your family members and your friends.
College Students
Save the Date! – The Archdiocesan College and Young Adult Ministries is offering online seminars for college students. These are a wonderful resource for incoming College Freshman.
July 23 – Freshman Survival Guide
August 13 – Prayer for and with College Students
Registration information will be available about two weeks before the event.
Photo by Mike Dodson
Our Eagles are leaving the nest! Eagle Scouts from Troop 811 have graduated from Kennard-Dale and North Harford high Schools this month. Congratulations and Thank You for your contributions to St. Mary's Campus. Eagle Scout projects from this outstanding group include the Prayer Labyrinth, renovations to Mary's Prayer Garden, new flag holders for the cemetery and the Gagaball Court. God Bless!
Mason-Dixon Ministerium
The Prevention & Recovery Ministry encourages everyone to remember that many local folks and their families continue to suffer and die from addictions. information on help available to you, your family, and friends is on the parish website.
Mason-Dixon Ministerium
We pray, O Lord, for change.
Jesus you revealed God through your wise words and loving deeds, and we encounter you still today in the faces of those whom society has pushed to the margins.
Guide us, through the love you revealed, to establish the justice you proclaimed, that all peoples might dwell in harmony and peace, united by that one love that binds us to each other, and to you.
And most of all, Lord, change our routine worship and work into genuine encounter with you and our better selves so that our lives will be changed for the good of all. Amen
Jesus you revealed God through your wise words and loving deeds, and we encounter you still today in the faces of those whom society has pushed to the margins.
Guide us, through the love you revealed, to establish the justice you proclaimed, that all peoples might dwell in harmony and peace, united by that one love that binds us to each other, and to you.
And most of all, Lord, change our routine worship and work into genuine encounter with you and our better selves so that our lives will be changed for the good of all. Amen
Prayer adapted from Racial Healing and Liturgical Resources.
Weddings and Funerals
Masses for weddings and funerals are permitted outside, or inside with limited attendance. Please check with the parish office for further guidance.
Masses for weddings and funerals are permitted outside, or inside with limited attendance. Please check with the parish office for further guidance.
Canceled Events and Activities
The parish buildings are still closed to the public. All public events and most parish activities are canceled or postponed.
Sacraments
- Arrangements for Confirmations and First Communions are being made. Families are being contacted by parish staff.
- The Sacrament of the Sick for in-patients is available through the hospital chaplains only.
- Fr. Kunkel is not administering the Sacrament of the Sick except in the case of imminent death.
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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
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