Saturday, March 18 4:00 pm 141
Saturday, March 18 6:00 pm 54
Sunday, March 19 7:30 am 121
Sunday, March 19 9:00 am 115
Sunday, March 19 10:30 am 176
Sunday, March 19 11:00 am Hall canceled
Sunday, March 19 12:00 pm 147
Total = 754
Same weekend 2022 =700
Same weekend 2021 = 297
Saturday Evening 4:30 pm
6:00 pm
Sunday Morning 7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
Hall 11:00 am
12:00 pm
11:00 Hall Mass is canceled on March 26
due to the Polish Festival
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Holy Week Schedule —St. Stephen
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Last Supper at 7:00pm with Adoration to follow
Good Friday
Confessions at Holy Spirit from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cross Walk at 1:00pm starting from Franklinville Presbyterian Church
Stations of the Cross at 3:00pm
Service of the Cross and Passion at 7:00pm
Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer (Lauds) at 9:00am
Blessing of the Food at 12:00pm
Easter Vigil at 8:00pm
Easter Sunday
7:30am Mass in Church
9:00am Mass in Church (will be live-streamed)
9:00am Mass in Hall
10:30am Mass in Church
11:00am Mass in Hall
12:00pm Mass in Church
Holy Week Schedule - Spirit Holy
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Last Supper at 7:00pm (no morning Mass)
Good Friday
Confessions from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Lord’s Passion at 3:00pm
Holy Saturday
Blessing of the Food at 11:00am
Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00pm (no 5:00pm Mass)
Easter Sunday
8:00am Mass
10:00am Mass
Dear Friends in Christ,
Today, I am extending a special request to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond to join me in prayer for our Holy Father, Pope Francis during his hospitalization for a respiratory infection. Pope Francis often speaks about the power of prayer and time and time again he has entrusted himself to our prayers. Let us once again pray for him during this time of need. We pray for a quick and full recovery and walk with him to overcome this health issue. Please join me in saying Pope Francis’ own prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick,
O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey
as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith.
“Protectress of the Roman people”, you know our needs,
and we know that you will provide,
so that, as at Cana in Galilee,
joy and celebration may return after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the will of the Father
and to do what Jesus tells us.
For he took upon himself our suffering,
and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us,
through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
Amen.
May the Good Lord bless Pope Francis. Faithfully in Christ, Most Reverend William E. Lori Archbishop of Baltimor
Regulations for Lenten Fast and Abstinence Regulations for Lenten Fast and Abstinence Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for Baptism or of the renewal of Baptism at Easter. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday.
On a fast day one full meal is allowed and no meat is to be taken. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed.
Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed.
Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law of fast and abstinence does not oblige.
Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday are the days of abstinence from meat.
Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, other suitable forms of self-denial are encouraged.
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RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation For Adults – Are you interested in learning about the Catholic Church? Are you presently Catholic and haven’t been Confirmed? Sr. Angela is available to assist you in your faith journey. Contact: redsdef@comcast.net or call 443-955-1198.
Scripture Study Summer offering: This Amazing Mass (5 sessions) in July/August. In-person on Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 2:15pm. or virtual offering on Wednesday evenings 7pm to 8:15pm. Contact: Sr. Angela at redsdef@comcast.net or call 443-955-1198.
Annulment Advocacy: What is an annulment? This investigative process is not simply a legal one. For the Petitioner and Respondent, the honest examination of the breakdown in the marriage can also be a source of healing and reconciliation. Sr. Angela, an Archdiocesan Annulment Advocate, is available to journey with you through this process. Contact: redsdef@comcast.net or 443-955-1198.