May 21 Weekly News
Golden Jubilee Celebration, May 23, 11:30 AM Mass Outdoors. Archbishop Lori will celebrate the 11:30 Mass on May 23 outdoors, behind the Parish Center, weather permitting. Bring your family, singing voice, and chairs to join us under the trees for the joyous Feast of Pentecost. Pray for a beautiful day!
In the event of bad weather, a notice will be sent out approximately one hour before Mass and the celebration will move into the Parish Hall.
On Mary 23 only, Mass will be live-streamed at 11:30 AM. Live-stream Mass will return to 9:30 AM the following Sunday, May 30.
Knights of Columbus Living Rosary, Dedicated to the Blessed Mother, Saturday, May 22, after the 4:00 pm Mass.
Confirmation Class 2021 Congratulations to the class confirmed by Father Kunkel on May 15. Jenna Amrhein, Luke Dawson, Michael Dlugokenski, Samantha Dlugokenski, Julia Eakes, Tia Gay, Kaitlin Grimm, Ryan Mahns, John McCarty IV, Sofia Pobletts, Austin Schmidt, and Brandon Zulauf.
Coronavirus Restrictions Changing. 9:30 and 11:30 Masses in the Church (except this Sunday, 11:30 Mass outside, weather-permitting). Use every other pew in the church. Masks not required indoors for those who are fully vaccinated. Singing is allowed both indoors and outdoors. Masks not required outdoors. The Archdiocese continues to issue changes to the policies governing activities and liturgies in parishes. Father Kunkel, the Parish staff, and the Liturgy Committee are reviewing the guidance as it is released. Expect to see more changes to the Mass in future weeks. Sign up for Mass Updates to get the latest information.
Our Beloved Dead
Robert Eby, brother of Deborah Brocato
St. Mary Confirmation Mass
May 15, 2021
Photos by Jackie Seneschal
Around the Parish
RCIA and Adult Faith Formation. There will be an informational gathering on June 21 at 7:00PM for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, completing the sacrament of Confirmation (adults 18+), or becoming a sponsor. Click here for more information: RCIA Information and RSVP link
Get your COVID -19 Vaccination. If you are able, please get the vaccine so that we can return to normal parish operations. All Pennsylvanians and all Marylanders age 12 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Check with your local pharmacies to see whether they offer the vaccine.
To make an appointment in Harford County for one of the Health Department sites, call 410-838-1500 and press option 4. No appointment is needed for the Ripkin Stadium site.
Outdoor Masses. With the return of good weather, the parish is planning outdoor Masses for special occasions. The following outdoor Masses are planned:
May 23 11:30 AM Golden Jubilee
June 5 10:00 AM First Eucharist
In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will move into the Parish Hall and attendance will be limited to the AOB- permitted capacity. Sign up to receive notice of changes to the Mass location.
Outreach
Our Daily Bread. Thanks to everyone who took pans and returned the frozen casseroles to the Parish freezer. On May 17th, we delivered 10 casseroles, 32 homemade masks, and 26 single serve cereal boxes to ODB. The rest of the casseroles will be delivered to ODB on June 8th. If you took a pan and haven't returned the frozen casserole, please do so by May 30th. Our next distribution of casserole pans will be held on July 10th-11th. If you have any questions, please contact Bob at crhoopert@zoominternet.net.
Respect Life
Seventh Month (size: about 15 inches) Beginning this month the baby uses all four senses. His eyelids open and close, and the eyes look around. The baby can taste, touch, cough, yawn and hiccup. He now recognizes his mother’s voice. His grip is even stronger now than it will be after his birth. The hair on his head is growing longer and the downy covering on the rest of his body is disappearing. During this time the baby will receive antibodies from his mother providing him immunity to a wide variety of diseases.
Let’s PRAY: Each week, we pray for a group of elected officials without including titles, states or party affiliation so we remember they are our brothers and sisters, children of God, sinners like us. This week, add these names to your prayers: Steven Palazzo, David Price, Joseph Morelle, Warren Davidson, Kweisi Mfume, Trent Kelly, Tom Malinowski, Pramila Jayapal, Adam Schiff, David Joyce, Jack Bergman, Markwayne Mullin, Lisa McClain, Brian Mast, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Cheri Bustos, Dwight Evans, Bob Gibbs, Matt Rosendale and Juan Vargas. Add also your local and state representatives. Pray they will submit to God’s holy will.
News from the Archdiocese
The Year of the Eucharist. The Year of the Eucharist was developed by Archbishop William Lori to help us as we move along our path of life and offer us concrete ways to connect with the Lord and experience his never-ending light. We invite you to join us this year to make that space that may have developed between you and the Lord much smaller, to enliven your relationship with Him and to reconnect or connect with his grace in a way you may never have experienced before. Learn more here.
Retreat Opportunity- Life-Giving Wounds, a Catholic apostolate dedicated to the spiritual healing of men and women with divorced or separated parents, will host a 2-day in-person retreat June 5-6 at the Bon Secours retreat center outside of Baltimore. The retreat includes:
- presentations from experienced peer leaders about healing from the effects of your family’s breakdown
- guided small group discussions
- opportunity for confession
- Eucharistic adoration with music
- Mass
- ample time for personal prayer and more
The cost is $145 or $65 for college students, and includes 5 meals, a Retreat Guide, and journal. Lodging available at additional cost, or participants can commute.
All info and registration at www.lifegivingwounds.org/dcmarylandretreat
Wisdom from our Mothers, May 27,
7 PM. Free Zoom webinar featuring stories by Catholic mothers on faith and inclusion. Register here. For more information email obcm@archbalt.org or hispanicministry@archbalt.org.
Pentecost Vigil Mass, Saturday, May 15, 4:30 PM, St. Joseph Fullerton. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese has invited Archbishop Lori to offer the Pentecost Vigil Mass.
- There will be a renewal of the sacrament of confirmation.
- The celebration will be held in-person and available remotely at https://www.facebook.com/stjoefullerton/live
- For more information, please call 410-308-8962.
- In addition, Pope Francis will stream a Pentecost Vigil service from Rome at 3:00 p.m. EST
Basilica of the Assumption 200 Years - On May 31 the Basilica of the Assumption, America’s First Catholic Cathedral, will celebrate its 200th Anniversary. The Mass begins at 2 :00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on www.archbalt.org. Archbishop William Lori is celebrating and after Mass the new Pope Saint John Paul II Perpetual Adoration Chapel will be blessed and adoration will begin. This is the first time in the known history of the city where adoration is available to the public on a 24-hour basis. For more information and sign up for adoration times, please visit: Adoration – Basilica of the Assumption (americasfirstcathedral.org).
Please see the recent article on Aleteia: aleteia.org/2021/05/17/americas-firstcathedral-celebrates-200-years/.
Archdiocesan Grief Ministry. If you are troubled by the tragic loss of life in Baltimore City, and wondering how you can help, please consider volunteering for a ministry the Archdiocese has created to offer support and healing to families in Baltimore City who have lost a loved one to violence. In conjunction with other agencies and nonprofits, the Archdiocesan Grief Ministry offers a way for parish communities to provide assistance, such as prayers, sympathy notes, food, baby items and other support as needed to families. Volunteers are particularly needed to help support our new food pantry for surviving family members at Holy Cross Church in Federal Hill. To learn more or to sign up, go to www.archbalt.org/grief-ministry, or contact Mary Ellen Russell at mrussell@archbalt.org