Re-opening St. Mary's
Lectors - August 29-30
4 PM Outside Barbara Mank
8 AM Outside Joe Healy
10 AM Livestream Michele Canter
Many thanks to the generous parishioners who stay a few minutes after Mass to help put things away!! It makes a world of difference for Father, the deacons, and the musicians that so many hands are there to assist.
We can also use help with before Mass set up and with ushers to direct the Communion lines. Sign up to assist with these vital ministries. 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.
Pastor's Message
You can sign up to receive Father Kunkel's weekly message using the link on this page.
Outdoor Baptism on August 23
September 5 - 4 PM
Ministers needed
September 6 - 8 AM
Ministers Needed
Helping Others
Photo courtesy of Deborah Brocato
Respect Life
“God loves each human life from the instant of his or her conception and entrusts this gift to the protection of a mother and father. Abortion ends the life of a child and offends God. It also deeply wounds the women and men involved.”
Learn more about the Catholic position on abortion by visiting
https://www.usccb.org/committees/pro-life-activities/abortion
The 40 Days for Life campaign begins September 23 and ends November 1, praying daily from 7 AM to 7 PM. 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.
If you would like to join in person, just show up or sign up at https://www.40daysforlife.com/fullerton. You can also support the campaign from your home by setting time aside each day to pray for the closing of this abortion center.
You can also join the Life Chain in Jarrettsville on Sunday, October 4 from 2:30-3:30.
Red Cross Blood Drive - September 3, Knights of Columbus Hall, Forest Hill. 23 Newport Drive, in Forest Hill from 10 am to 3 pm. You will receive Covid-19 information when you sign up. Currently, you MUST have an appointment to give blood.
St. Mary's next Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd.
Celebrating Progress.
Click the picture below to read the Maryland Bishops' letter marking the 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote.
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
- The Mass for First Communion is September 12.
- 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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