September 11 Weekly News
First Eucharist Mass - September 12. Twelve of our parish children are receiving their first communion this weekend. They have prepared, and waited patiently for this moment. Now that it is finally happening, please join us in praying for them and congratulating them on their special day.
Celebrating Fr. Kunkel's 50th Anniversary. The celebration is being postponed until May 2021. The dinner is re-scheduled to May 14. Mass with Archbishop Lori is May 23 at 11:30 a.m. The committee is again preparing a letter to those who have paid for the dinner previously.
Our bills still need to be paid. Please mail your weekly offering. Sign up for electronic giving using this link.
Feast of St. Peter Claver Archbishop Lori will celebrate the 10 am Mass on Sunday, September 13 at St. Peter Claver Church in Baltimore City, where he will preach on the issue of racism. To watch a livestream of the Mass, please click here.
Re-opening St. Mary's
Lectors -September 12-13
4 PM Outside Ken Kiedrowski
8 AM Outside Ray Pitz
10 AM Livestream Charlotte Yost
Volunteers for Weekend Masses. We need help this weekend and every weekend in September. Please sign up for these vital ministries using the links on this page. Set-up team members should arrive 45 minutes before Mass begins. Be sure to join Outdoor Mass Updates to know when weather forces the cancellation of Mass.
All adult volunteers MUST be VIRTUS-trained. If you need help getting this training, contact Barbara Sadler in the Parish Office. It only takes a few minutes to learn how your can help keep our children safe.
Phase 3 Reopening - For the time being the Archdiocese will maintain the current guidelines while assessing the impact of the further reopening by the State and many local jurisdictions, including Harford County.
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM
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. Humans must wear masks.
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. Humans must wear masks.
September 12 - 4 PM
Ministers Needed
Ushers
Set-up Team
September 13 - 8 AM
Ministers Needed
September 19 - 4 PM
Ministers Needed
September 20 - 8 AM
Ministers Needed
Service to the Community
Join the Life Chain in Jarrettsville on Sunday, October 4 from 2:30-3:30.
Photo courtesy of Deborah Brocato
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Childmind has some good information and resources if you or anyone in your family, friend circle, etc. is dealing with suicide, depression, etc. It is never to late to reach out and help someone in need. Please continue to educate yourself and your teens to be aware of the warning signs of mental illness, especially during these many months of dealing with the Coronavirus and how it has affected us daily.
Know the Facts. 44,965 people die by suicide each year Based on the 2015 Youth Risk Behaviors Survey, 8.6 percent of youth in grades 9-12 reported that they had made at least one suicide attempt in the past 12 months Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for young people aged 5-25 Every 2 hours and 11 minutes, a young person under the age of 25 contemplates suicide
Suicide & Crisis ...
childmind.org
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.
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
- Contact the Parish Office to arrange for Baptisms.
- 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.
The Parish office is closed. Please call or email for assistance. The staff email list is available on the website.
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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