So Much Happened Last Weekend!
Respect Life Sunday, Life Chain
Enrollment of 2021 Confirmation Candidates
Blessing of the Animals
And the tree came down...
Reopening St. Mary's
Weekday Masses and Communion Services return to the church beginning Monday, October 12.
Daily Mass or Communion Service 9:00 AM
in the Church. Rosary at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday Sunrise Communion Service 6:00 AM
in the Church.
Reminder: Wear masks, practice social distancing, and stay home if you have a fever or feel ill.
Confessions Saturday at 3:15 PM in the Parish Center. Line up in the hallway outside the classroom door.
Volunteers for Weekend Masses. Please sign up to help usher using the link below.
Usher at Indoor Masses
Greet, seat, and count those attending Mass indoors
Respect Life and Community Outreach
The 26th annual LIFECHAIN 2020 in Harford County (MD)/Southern York County (PA) on October 4 was a beautiful success. God blessed us with a gorgeous fall day and 30 participants from multiple churches including St. Margaret’s, St. Ignatius, Maple View Baptist Church and, of course, our St. Mary’s. Thank you for the support.
40 Days for Life
The 40 Days for Life campaign lasts from September 23 to November 1. The public prayer campaign for the Baltimore/Harford County area takes place on the public right of way at 7600-7700 Bel Air Parkway in front of the Beltway Plaza in Fullerton, Maryland. The abortion center, Whole Women’s Health, is located in the back left corner of the plaza.
Please pray from your home or join in person any time from 7 AM to 7 PM. Group prayer takes place every Wednesday at 1 PM during the campaign. There will be a Eucharistic Procession at St. Michael’s, Overlea on Saturday, October 10 following the 9 AM Mass.
Our Daily Bread
This week, we collected 30 casseroles, 47 homemade masks, 3 jars of peanut butter, and 1 jar of jelly for ODB. 21 families participated.
We have decided to drop down to a once a month collection. Our next collection of casseroles will be on Tuesday (11/10). We will continue the collections on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Thanks for helping the ODB workers and their clients over the past 6 months. They really appreciate your donations. If you have any questions, contact Bob at crhoopert@zoominternet.net
We have decided to drop down to a once a month collection. Our next collection of casseroles will be on Tuesday (11/10). We will continue the collections on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Thanks for helping the ODB workers and their clients over the past 6 months. They really appreciate your donations. If you have any questions, contact Bob at crhoopert@zoominternet.net
Election 2020
Plan Now so Your Vote Counts in November
Maryland will have fewer polling places available on Election Day due to the pandemic. Plan now how you would like to vote. All registered voters may vote by mail, but you must request a mail-in ballot by Oct. 13. If you wish to vote in person, early voting is Oct. 22-29 and Election Day is Nov. 3.
Visit the Maryland Catholic Conference election page for deadlines, links, candidate surveys for Maryland Congressional candidates and more: www.mdcatholic.org/elections.
Where Can I Get a Flu Shot?
UM Upper Chesapeake Health is offering free community flu shot clinics and/or partnering with local organizations to help promote and support additional community flu vaccination efforts in Harford County.
While UMMS clinics are free, flu shots also are typically available through primary care providers and local pharmacies, though they may have a cost associated with them.
Flu Clinic Locations and Dates
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Epicenter, Edgewood location (ages 6 months and up)
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jarrettsville Fire House (ages 6 months and up)
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to noon, Highland Community Association, Street, MD (ages 6 months and up) APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED FOR THIS LOCATION
GIVING TREE: A Different Approach in 2020
Gift Cards only. Deadline November 15
This year due to the necessary restrictions related to COVID-19, the Belles of St. Mary's must take a different approach to providing gifts for the needy in our area and at St. Edwards. Mason Dixon Community Services recommends that we collect gift cards instead of the wrapped presents. Dollar General, Walmart, Target, and Shop Rite gift cards are good choices for this area of Harford and York counties.
Please send the gift cards to Kathy Glos, 2316 Birmingham Court, Jarrettsville, MD 21084. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Kathy at 410-459-0445.
Masses and Communion Services
Mass Intentions: October 12-18, 2020
Monday 9:00 a.m. Camille Kiedrowski
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Frances Johnson (Funeral)
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Richard Lynch
Thursday 9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Friday 9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Otto Weber Jr.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Antoinette Apicella
9:30 a.m. Andy Fournier
11:30 a.m. Stephen Klunk
Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00 PM Parish Hall
Sunday 8:00 AM Parish Hall
9:30 AM Church Livestream
11:30 AM Parish Hall
For Masses where attendance exceeds the facility
capacity, parishioners are offered the opportunity to
attend a Communion Service in the alternative
location (Church or Hall as appropriate). The
Communion Service will begin approximately five
minutes after the scheduled Mass time.
capacity, parishioners are offered the opportunity to
attend a Communion Service in the alternative
location (Church or Hall as appropriate). The
Communion Service will begin approximately five
minutes after the scheduled Mass time.
Daily Mass or Communion Service 9:00 AM
in the Church. Rosary at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday Sunrise Communion Service 6:00 AM
in the Church.
Reminder: Wear masks, practice social distancing, and stay home if you have a fever or feel ill.
Confessions Saturday at 3:15 PM in the Parish Center. Line up in the hallway outside the classroom door.
Catholics in Maryland and Pennsylvania are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
St. Mary's makes Sunday Mass at 9:30 AM available online.
To receive future newsletters, sign up for Flocknotes on the parish website.
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 except for religious services and education. All public events and most parish activities are canceled or postponed.
Sacraments
- Contact the Parish Office to arrange for Baptisms and the Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing).
- The Sacrament of the Sick for in-patients is available through the hospital chaplains.
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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