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PARISH OPERATIONS
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
REMAIN REDUCED AT THIS TIME
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All events are at the Parkside CampusMorning prayer is prayed at
8:30am Monday through FridayThe Holy Rosary is prayed
after each daily Mass
________Monday, September 14 - Exhaltation of the Holy Cross
- 9:00am - Daily Mass (limited seating)
- 10:00am - 2:00pm - Parish Office open; church open for private prayer
Tuesday, September 15 -
Our Lady of Sorrows
- Parish staff working remotely
- 9:00am - Daily Mass (limited seating)
Wednesday, September 16 -
Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian
- 9:00am - Daily Mass (limited seating)
- 10:00am - 2:00pm - Parish Office open; church open for private prayer
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Eucharistic Adoration (limited seating)
Thursday, September 17
- Parish staff working remotely
- 9:00am - Daily Mass (limited seating)
Friday, September 18
- 9:00am - Daily Mass (limited seating)
- 10:00am - 2:00pm - Parish Office open; church open for private prayer
Saturday, September 19
- 4:00pm - 4:45pm - Confession (indoors in the parish conference room)
- 5:00pm - Vigil Mass for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (limited seating; streamed live on our website and Facebook page)
Sunday, September 20 - Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- 10:00 a.m. - Mass (limited seating - no livestream)
Have a wonderful week, and know that Jesus loves YOU!
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Information and directives from the State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore will continue to change frequently regarding COVID-19 protocols. Parishioners of Saint Lawrence Martyr are encouraged to check this page frequently for the most up-to-date information regarding parish operations.
most current AoB COVID-19 UPDATE:
AS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2020In response to Governor Hogan’s recent announcement regarding the State’s moving to Stage 3 of its Road to Recovery reopening plan, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has decided that, for the time being, it will maintain its current guidelines as it assesses the impact of the further reopening by the state and many local jurisdictions. Future updates will be made available within the next few weeks. Please note that all available guidance continues to emphasize the critically important role of wearing masks in preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Please continue to monitor our Facebook page and parish website for the most complete and up-to-date information regarding parish operations during the current COVID-19 crisis.
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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO PARISH OPERATIONS
PARISH UPDATES: AS OF 9.14.2020 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Below is the most current summary regarding parish operations of Saint Lawrence Martyr in compliance with the State of Maryland, local jurisdictions, and guidelines provided by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. (The newest information, when added here, is in bold for your convenience in reading.)
- All persons - clergy, parish staff, volunteers, parishioners, vendors, and visitors - MUST wear some sort of facial covering when exiting their vehicle upon arrival to the parish. Facial coverings must continuously be worn while in parish buildings as well as when exiting buildings and only removed once reaching your vehicle to leave parish grounds. This protocol is in place for everyone’s health and well-being. Thank you for your patient understanding and cooperation.
- Public indoor Masses at the Parkside Campus:
- Daily Masses, Monday-Friday at 9:00 a.m. (limited seating capacity)
- 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass (limited seating capacity; also streamed live on Facebook and the parish website)
- 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (limited seating capacity)
- At all times, proper physical distancing of no less than 6 feet must be observed. Parish staff will be on hand to help maintain all health and safety protocols.
- The Faithful are once again invited to attend Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (limited seating capacity; Adoration is no longer being streamed for home viewing). First Friday Adoration is being celebrated on First Fridays after daily Mass until 12:00 noon. Please continue to monitor our website, bulletin, and Facebook page for the scheduling of Adoration for future First Fridays.
- Confession: Saturdays, 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. in the parish conference room. Please park on the Mosaic side of the building and follow the signage for Confession. Seating with the proper physical distancing is available for waiting in the hallway of the education wing.
- Parish staff will continue to work from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on a rotating basis and are available to you via email (office@saintlawrencemartyr.org) or phone (410.799.1970). Check the list of Parish Operations for office hours.
- Funerals, baptisms, and weddings may be celebrated. Please contact the Parish Office for details.
- Please contact the Parish Office for information on hospital visits and visits to the homebound.
- All parish ministries and events continue to be suspended at this time. Parishioners are encouraged to keep in contact with their ministry leaders.
- Religious Education: Sacramental Preparation virtual classes will begin on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Virtual instruction for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and grades 1 through 8 will begin on Sunday, October 4. The situation regarding classroom instruction will be re-evaluated later this year. Parents are encouraged to monitor our website for updated information. Further, parents are strongly encouraged to subscribe to Flocknote (our parish email list) to receive messages directly from our Coordinator for Religious Education.
- We ask that parishioners charitably consider making offertory donations via our online giving program. Please visit this page for information on how to send offertory donations to us through the mail.
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ALL ARE WELCOME, BUT PLEASE WEAR A FACE MASK!
For the time being, everyone - clergy, parish staff, volunteers, parishioners, vendors, and visitors - MUST wear some sort of facial covering when exiting their vehicle upon arrival to the parish. Facial coverings must continuously be worn while in parish buildings as well as when exiting buildings and only removed once reaching your vehicle to leave parish grounds. This protocol is in place for everyone’s health and wellbeing. Thank you for your patient understanding and cooperation.
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FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE:
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