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yesterdayJoin Archbishop Lori, and all the priests of the Archdiocese to pause for a Holy Hour April 9 th at 10 am. Join with me and all the priests as we pause to pray for the those who have died, the...
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1 weeks agoAs per the new order issued by the governor today, we need to revise what was sent out earlier. Starting tomorrow the churches will no longer be open for prayer or adoration, drive up and all...
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Public Masses Canceled in Archdiocese of Baltimore
After receiving an update from State officials late today on the current impact of the COVID-19 virus and acting on the advice of medical professionals, Archbishop William E Lori has determined that to safeguard the well-being the faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and to prevent further community spread of the virus, all public Masses are canceled until further notice.
Archbishop Lori will celebrate a private Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen at 11 a.m. Sunday. A livestream of the Mass, along with other spiritual resources, will be available through www.archbalt.org.
The faithful are encouraged to remain connected to their parishes and invited to participate in the Mass via broadcast and livestream.
“My highest priority is the safety and welfare of the people of God of this Archdiocese,” Archbishop Lori said. “I take this step with great sadness, but also with wholehearted determination that we continue to provide for the spiritual well-being of the faithful at a time when their faith is most needed.”
Archbishop Lori asked churches to remain open for private prayer, including Eucharistic adoration, with the required social distancing. -
Archbishop Lori on Mass Attendance
The Archbishop of Baltimore has dispensed all members of the faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass, including those parishioners who are ill, or suspect they are ill with a contagious illness or are concerned that they may become ill by attending Mass.
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Dear CCASTA Parishioners,
As we all get used to these new times of the coronavirus epidemic, we need to rely on our Faith in the Lord more then ever. In these times of fear and anxiety let us turn to the Lord our rock and strength for guidance, protection and to bring this epidemic swiftly to an end. Please join us the next two Thursdays for Holy Hours of Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament to implore the Lord’s healing, protection, and mercy.
Thursday, March 19th 4-8pm at St. Augustine
Thursday, March 26th 4-8pm at Ascension
Also, on some practical notes, please remember that if you are not feeling well, recovering from and illness or have been around someone who is sick do not come to Mass, you are released from the obligation to attend Mass. This is not only for your wellbeing, but to keep others healthy as well. If you normally attend the 4pm, 9:15am or 10:45 am Masses I am asking you to please consider one of the other less crowded Masses so that we can maintain the new guideline from the governor of no gathering over 250 people. We are working on having Masses live streamed so you can stay connected when you are not at Mass, and please refer to the new page on the website about the Coronavirus epidemic to find out information on how it is affecting CCASTA.
During this unsettling time, I am asking all parishioners to please join me in prayer to Our Blessed Lady Help of the Sick by using this prayer over the next few weeks:
Most Blessed Virgin Mary,
You have long been invoked as the help of the sick and suffering. Come to our aid. We, your people, implore your motherly love and intercession during this coronavirus epidemic. Heal the sick, protect all healthcare workers, keep us and our parish and families safe and healthy.
Intercede for us with Jesus the Divine Physician for all those who have been affected and impacted by this virus and beseech our Divine Lord and Savior for His healing power to bring this to an end.
You, O Blessed Mother, are our Mother as well, hear the prayers of your children and be our support and courage by wrapping us in the mantel of your motherly love as you intercede for us and present us to Jesus Your Son.
AmenThis prayer will be printed in future bulletins for your convenience.
In Christ,
Fr. John
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