News - December 2021

Kits will be blessed at all Masses on January 1/2 for the Epiphany of the Lord. They include the history of the house blessing tradition, prayers, songs, and chalk. Each family may take a kit after Mass or pick one up at the Parish Office.

Based on the latest Baltimore County mandate, masks are required at all Masses and at any meetings or activities in the church or rectory building until January 31, 2022 (for everyone 5 years of age and older).

January 1 is the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. It is not a holy day of obligation this year. Masses will be on Friday, December 31 at 6:00 PM and Saturday, January 1 at 11:00 AM.

Join us for Christmas Mass! On Christmas Eve — Friday, December 24: Masses at 4PM, 6PM, and 10PM. On Christmas Day — Saturday, December 25: Masses at 8:30 AM and 11AM. (There will be no 4PM Vigil Mass on Christmas Day.)

In this Year of the Eucharist, join us on December 26 for one more special Holy Hour as a Consecration to the Holy Family. Individuals, couples, and families are encouraged to join in prayer before the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Ever wonder what goes on in that building next to the church? Does Fr. Canisius actually live there? Join us for our Christmas Open House and take a tour of the Rectory with other parishioners on December 18 and 19 after all Masses!

Join us on Saturday, December 18 beginning at 9:00 AM as we decorate our church for Christmas. No experience is necessary!

Calling all children in grades K-8 and their parents! Help us celebrate the season at the 4PM Mass on Saturday, December 18 by joining the choir in a special musical selection. It will be a festive day followed by our Christmas Open House.

After our Parish Town Hall Meetings, we want to hear from YOU! "Listening sessions" begin Thursday, December 9 from 10:00-11:30 AM and 7:00-8:30 PM. Share thoughts or ask questions as we plan for the future of our parish.

We have new Pastoral Council members! Please see the names of those serving for 2021-2022, along with a document from the Archdiocese explaining the functions and relationship of Pastoral Councils to other parish bodies.

Christmas flower memorial envelopes are included in the December  offering envelope packet and can also be found in the church vestibule. Please return yours to the parish office by December 13 or use online giving.

We are sponsoring our annual drive to provide Christmas food baskets for 75 families in need in our community. You can help by donating food items by Monday, December 6. Thanks for making this parish work of mercy a success!

Our Knights of Columbus are purchasing winter coats for local children who might not otherwise be able to afford them. This year we are working with Randallstown Elementary to assist low-income families with warm coats.

Wednesday, December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception — a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 7:30 PM.

Each year, the members of St. Charles band together to reach out to the less fortunate in our community at Christmas time through our Giving Tree outreach. Every item and every dollar is put to good use! Learn more about our program.