October 16 Weekly News
Saturday October 17
4:00 PM Parish Hall - Mass; Church - Communion Service, if needed No Outdoor Mass.
Confessions at 3:15 in the Parish Center
Sunday October 18
8:00 AM Parish Hall - Mass; Church - Communion Service (if needed)
9:30 AM Church - Mass (live-streamed); Parish Hall - Communion Service (if needed)
11:30 AM Parish Hall- Mass; Church - Communion Service (if needed)
Please wait for the ushers to seat you at the indoor Masses.
GIFT Program meets at 10:00 AM this Sunday in the Parish Center.
Trunk or Treat 2020 is Canceled. The Youth Ministry Program will not be having our annual Trunk 'n Treat this year. Hope to see you in all in October of 2021!
Welcome the Baptized
Noelle Anastacia Jackson, daughter of Scott Jackson and Lisa Marie White
Pray for Our Beloved Dead
Frances Johnson
Respect Life and Community Outreach
Saturday, October 10 was a beautiful day for the Eucharistic Procession for 40 Days for Life. Participants attended Mass at St. Michael's, then processed to the Beltway Plaza for Adoration. We prayed the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet and sang along the way.
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. Group prayer takes place every Wednesday at 1 PM during the campaign. Please pray from your home or join in person any time from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Our Daily Bread
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
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.
Flu Clinic Locations and Dates
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.
Election 2020
Plan Now So Your Vote Counts in November
Pray for the Holy Spirit to guide your discernment in the upcoming election. Which candidates line up with the teachings of the Catholic Church, especially when it comes to the sanctity and dignity of life?
Diocese of Harrisburg Voting Resources can be found at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/voter-resources/
Visit the Maryland Catholic Conference election page for deadlines, links, candidate surveys for Maryland Congressional candidates and more: www.mdcatholic.org/elections.
Reopening St. Mary's
Weekday Masses and Communion Services have returned to the church.
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
Masses and Communion Services
Mass Intentions: October 19-25, 2020
Monday 9:00 a.m. Anthony & Catherine Kunkel
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Frederick H. Frey
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Thomas Hall Jr
Thursday 9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Friday 9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Jeffrey Kline
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Kenneth Trzcinski
9:30 a.m. Christopher M Bush
11:30 a.m. Mary Dornarum
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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