Our Lady Queen of Peace; Lenten Friday Fish Fry
2021-04-02 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Our Lady Queen of Peace, 10003 Bird River Rd, Middle River, MD, 21220, United States
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Pope John Paul the Great Council #13859
10003 Bird River Rd Middle River, MD 21220
Every Friday During Lent February 19th through April 2nd 4-7pm
Carryout Only…We will be following all COVID requirements for pick-up!
Menu Choice of:
White Pollock, Fried Shrimp 1/2lb Steamed Shrimp w/ Two Side Dishes & Dessert
Cost
Adults $13 per person
Seniors (over 62) $11 per person
Kid’s Meals (smaller portion) available for children under 10 $7 each (no crab cake dinner with this option)
1 Crab Cake Dinner – $16.00
2 Crab Cake Dinner – $21.00
Additional Crab Cakes – $8.00 each
Additional Steamed Shrimp 1/2lb – $9.00 or 1lb – $16.00 (all credit cards accepted)
Any Questions or Orders Contact: Mike Kahl – mkahl58@comcast.net
Pope John Paul the Great Council #13859 will be partnering with Catholic Charities to provide Lenten meals for My Sister’s Place Women’s Shelter in Baltimore. Thank you for your support!

St. Michael-St. Clement; Lenten Fish Fry Fridays
2021-04-02 16:00 - 19:00 | St. Michael–St. Clement School, 10 Willow Ave., Baltimore, Maryland
First Annual Lenten Fish Fry Fridays; Every Friday during Lent 4-7 P.M.
Feb. 19TH – Feb. 26TH – March 5TH – March 12TH – March 19TH – March 26TH – April 2ND
Cooked to Order – Drive around to pick up behind gym – Exact cash or credit payment
SAINT MICHAEL – SAINT CLEMENT SCHOOL – 10 Willow Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206

Webinars on Flannery O’Connor and race
2021-04-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Online Event
Loyola University Maryland will host a series of virtual conversations, “Public Writing/Private Perceptions: The Vexed Issues Surrounding Flannery O’Connor and Race,” this spring.
The 30-minute online moderated conversations will be held via Zoom and feature scholars who will delve into Flannery O’Connor’s legacy as a writer. They will consider how scholars will continue to study and teach her work; what legacy O’Connor leaves behind; what we can learn from her work; and what lessons students can learn through this sort of thoughtful discourse.
The virtual conversations are all free and open to the public, but registration is required.

March 10: A Conversation with Hilton Als
March 24: A Conversation with Alice McDermott, COMloquium with the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice
April 7: A Conversation with Brad Gooch

Catholic High In-Person Visit Days
2021-04-15 08:30 - 14:00, 2021-04-22 08:30 - 14:00, 2021-04-26 08:30 - 14:00 | The Catholic High School of Baltimore, 2800 Edison Highway, Baltimore, Maryland, 21213
The Catholic High School of Baltimore is pleased to announce a new visit opportunity for seventh-grade girls. Through our in-person Seventh Grade Visit Day, students will experience a Theatre performance, demonstrations from STEM (BIOMED and Engineering), create their own art masterpiece, enjoy a tour of our campus, learn about our rigorous academics, and participate in exciting activities.
Lunch is included. Masks are required and this is a socially distanced event. Registration for a Visit Day is required and should be submitted at https://thecatholichighschool.org/admissions/7thGradeVisit

Baltimore Concert Opera in the Open Air
2021-04-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Church of the Immaculate Conception (Towson), 200 Ware Avenue, Towson, MD, 21204, United States
Back by popular demand, Baltimore Concert Opera will present two outdoor concerts this month, titled BCO in the Open Air. The open-air, bring-your-own-chair concerts will star soprano Christine Lyons, mezzo-soprano Kate Farrar, and bass-baritone Harold Wilson, accompanied by pianist Joy Schreier. The concert will run 45-50 minutes and will feature an array of operatic favorites from Puccini to Tchaikvosky, to classic musical theater hits.
Tickets are sold as “pods” which accommodate up to four people that will be placed 6-ft apart from one another. Social distancing and other safety measures will be in full effect for artists, audiences and staff for all live BCO concerts this season.

Pre-Cana Weekend at St. John Westminster
2021-04-23, 2021-04-24 | St. John Westminster Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster MD 21157, MD, 21157, United States
St. John Westminster will host a Pre-Cana Weekend on April 23 and April 24.
Contact Rosalie Seeley at rosalie.seeley@verizon.net with questions about St. John’s Pre-Cana class.
Register at sjwest.org/marriage-family-life/

Pre-Cana marriage preparation group seminar
2021-07-11 14:00 - 18:00, 2021-07-25 14:00 - 18:00 | St. Francis of Assisi Baltimore, 3615 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
St. Francis of Assisi in Baltimore is holding pre-cana marriage preparation seminars. Both sessions are required. The cost is $100 per couple. Couples can download a copy of the registration form at https://www.sfabalt.org/
If you have questions, please contact Gina Gross in the SFA Church Office at 410-235-5136.

Mothers in Jewish and Christian Scripture Course
2025-08-28 - 2025-12-04 | St. Mary's Seminary & University, 5400 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, 21210, United States
From Eve to Mary, mothers have shaped the religious imaginations of Christians and Jews for centuries. This fall, explore their stories in Mothers in Jewish and Christian Scripture, taught by Dr. Jennifer McNeel and Rabbi Nina Cardin. Offered through St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute, this course examines how biblical and traditional depictions of motherhood continue to inform spiritual life and theological reflection today. Attend in person or via Zoom. Auditors and visiting students are welcome. Register at stmarys.edu/ei or contact gzook@stmarys.edu for more information.

Pilgrimage to Italy
2025-11-16 - 2025-11-25 | Maryland
Our Lady of Grace – Parkton invites you to on a 10-day pilgrimage to Italy, November 16-25, 2025. Led by Rev. Ferdinand Ezenwachi and Rev. Gerry Bowen, Peter’s Way Tours has put together a 10 day itinerary that includes Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Florence, Padua and Venice with special events to celebrate the Jubilee year. Enrollment and initial deposit is due by February 26th, 2025.

Relics of the Little Flower Coming to Baltimore
2025-11-25 - 2025-11-26 | Carmelite Monastery, 1318 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD, 21286, United States
Relics of the Little Flower Coming to Baltimore
The relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux will be at the Carmelite Monastery, 1318 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, Nov. 25-26
Veneration (open to all):
Nov. 25: 3-8 p.m.
Nov. 26: Noon-2 p.m.
Mass celebrated Nov. 26 in the presence of the relics at 10 a.m. by Carmelite Father Steven Payne, chairman of Carmelite Studies at The Catholic University of America. (Tickets required)
Advance registration required to attend the Mass due to limited seating. Register at tinyurl.com/CarmelMass2025. The Mass will also be livestreamed; register to watch at tinyurl.com/CarmelLivestream.
VISITOR DETAILS
Parking is limited. Carpools are encouraged.
No large bags or backpacks permitted.

Online Evening Prayer with Young Adults
2025-11-25 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom (Online)
Young adults ages 18+ are invited to online evening prayer with the School Sisters of Notre Dame on Tuesday, November 25 at 8 p.m. ET. There will be time for faith sharing with young adults and sisters from all across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more and register for the Zoom link at ssnd.org/events/.

The Shepherd's Staff Thanksgiving Day Dinner
2025-11-27 12:00 - 14:00 | St. John Westminster Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster MD 21157, MD, 21157, United States
The Shepherd’s Staff 32nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Thursday, November 27, 2025 – 12pm to 2pm
THANKSGIVING DONATION REQUEST
Once again, The Shepherd’s Staff is asking for your assistance in making our 32nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner a success on Thursday, November 27th at St. John Roman Catholic Church, Westminster – 12pm to 2pm. As always, we would be grateful for donations from the for donations from the following list:
Large Fruit Pies (can be homemade)
Store-bought Pumpkin Pie
Clementines
Applesauce
Sandwich Bags
Paper Towels
50 Gallon Trash Bags
Store Bought Brownies
All donations must be dropped off on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th BETWEEN 3PM AND 5PM at
St. John Roman Catholic Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster. Bring donations to the church’s Portico , West Entrance, area only.
PLEASE, DO NOT BRING DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH OFFICE
Monetary donations are also always welcome especially to purchase items needed. Please make checks payable to “The Shepherd’s Staff” with the designation “Thanksgiving Dinner” and mail to: The Shepherd’s Staff, P.O. Box 127, Westminster, MD 21158.

Advent Day of Reflection
2025-11-29 09:00 - 14:30 | Our Lady Queen of Peace, 10003 Bird River Rd, Middle River, MD, 21220, United States
You are invited for an Advent Day of Reflection at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Middle River, MD on November 29, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Fr. Ernest Udoh and Fr. Patrick Besel will be speaking on ‘Journey with Joseph and Mary on the Way to the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus’.
9:00 am-Mass in Main Church
10:00 am-Presentation and Discussion by Fr. Patrick & Fr. Ernest
12:30 pm-Lunch
1:30 pm-Confessions and Exposition of Blessed Sacrament Available
Please Contact parish office at:
410-686-3085 or email
abelle.gerber@archbalt.org

Friends Day of Prayer with Fr. Rick Malloy
2025-12-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
How Do We Live Catholic Social Teaching…In Order to Save Bedford Falls from Becoming Pottersville?
The classic American Christmas film, It’s a Wonderful Life, will serve as a parable on which we will reflect this day. From what does Jesus save us? How does Advent call us to transform our world to welcome Emmanuel? We will prayerfully consider how God wants to save us as individuals and as members of society and how God’s incarnation calls us to personal and communal salvation. Guided by Fr. Rick Malloy, SJ
All are welcome to attend the Friends Day of Prayer retreats, held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is not required to attend every month, so register for one or more sessions as your schedule allows. While the presenters and topics vary, each Friends Day of Prayer typically includes pastries and conversation at 9:30am, a morning presentation at 10am, an optional Mass, a delicious lunch, short periods of free time to enjoy the grounds or shop in the bookstore, and an afternoon presentation.

Catholic Charities Christmas Festival
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Baltimore Basilica, 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD, 21201
Catholic Charities Christmas Festival
The Catholic Charities Christmas Festival will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 409 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. The festival features performances by the Baltimore Choral Arts Society and the Morgan State University Choir. Free parking is available for all attendees. Tickets for children 12 years old and under are free, and various other ticket options and discounts are available. For more information, visit www.cc-md.org/Christmas

Waiting in Joyful Hope: An Advent Retreat
2025-12-05 16:00 - 2025-12-07 13:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
The Advent season invites us to put the world’s ways aside and sink into the slow goodness of a spiritual season be-decked — not in tinsel and bows, but in waiting and anticipation, in faint flickering lights against an inky winter sky, and the Light that we know will break open our world and overcome its darkness forever come Christmas morning.
But learning to wait joyfully is no easy task! We live in a world that is constantly moving, especially during the holiday season, and we’re all expected to keep up. Advent turns that notion on its head, however. If we’re willing to listen, Advent offers us good “medicine,” telling us to pause, to make some space for anticipation, to enjoy the slow step-by-step path through this sacred season rather than focus only on the main event. During this weekend retreat, we will reclaim the spirit of Advent — and perhaps a little of our sanity along with it. Daily talks will focus on the Scriptural themes of the season. In addition, this retreat will include journaling, dialogue, music, movement, and more. A period of silence will be observed in the early mornings and through breakfast. Optional yoga classes will be offered. There will be a limited number of spiritual direction appointments available for those interested. Guided by Mary DeTurris Poust.
Check-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6pm. The retreat begins after dinner at 7pm on Friday and concludes after lunch on Sunday. Mass will be available on Sunday morning for those who wish to attend.

A Living Nativity
2025-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Maryland
A Living Nativity
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:30 PM
St. Joseph’s Monastery Church
3801 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
Join us for a beautiful recreation of the first Christmas. You will witness a live display in the sanctuary of the Monastery. No walking around required (most of the event takes place inside).
Petting zoo is available from 6:00-8:00 pm, under the covered front entrance of church, provided by “Mary’s Go Round Petting Zoo.” This event is FREE, and following the presentation, have your picture taken with Santa! Hot cocoa and cookies will be served.
Musical prelude featuring the Monastery and Victory choirs begins at 6:15 pm in the church
For more information, please call the Rectory: 410-566-0877

Sacred Heart Glyndon Christmas Festival
2025-12-05 18:45 - 2025-12-07 13:30 | Sacred Heart (Glyndon), 65 Sacred Heart Lane, Glyndon, MD, 21071, United States
Sacred Heart Glyndon’s Christmas Festival provides a weekend of events!
Friday, December 5 includes both a Christmas Tree Lighting followed by a Christmas Concert in the Main Church, featuring the Sacred Heart School Choir and Band.
Saturday, December 6 begins the Christmas Bazaar in the School Gym featuring vendors for crafts, bake tables, Christmas flower arrangements, raffles, live music, and more! Fr. Jerry’s “Treasures and Tea Room” will also be open to shop. Children’s activities and crafts are also available, along with Breakfast with Santa.
Sunday, December 7 finishes with a half price sale on baked goods and Fr. Jerry’s Treasures.

First Friday Holy Hour at the Baltimore Basilica
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Basilica of the Assumption
First Friday Holy Hour at the Baltimore Basilica
Join us at the Baltimore Basilica for our monthly First Friday Holy Hour from 7:00–8:00 PM. The evening includes Solemn Vespers and the opportunity for Confession, offering a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal in the beauty of America’s First Cathedral. All are warmly invited to participate.

St. John Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-06 08:30 - 15:00 | St. John The Portico, 43 Monroe St., Westminster, Maryland
Christmas Bazaar includes 18 rooms of books, videos, linens, specialty room, Fudge, baked goods, north pole candy, religious, Gift baskets, plants and posies, silent auction room for kids to shop, big Barn building with household items, lunch by Hispanic group and Big Dawg BBQ, Nutcracker ballet performance at 11:30, gingerbread house making and so much more. https://sjwest.org/bazaar/

Deck the Halls
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Our Lady of Grace, 18310 Middletown Road, Parkton, MD, 21120, United States
Join us for a community filled, family friendly event as we “Deck the Halls” with hopeful anticipation of the birth of Jesus! We will have local craft vendors, breakfast with Santa, train garden, raffle baskets, silent auction items, St. Nick’s Shoppe, cookie/cake walk, music and more.

Avent Day of Recollection with Carmelites
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:30 | National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 21727, United States
Advent Day Retreat to Honor Our Blessed Mother led by Carmelite Friar Father Salvatore OCD at an Official 2025 Jubilee Year Pilgrimage Site with opportunity to enroll in the Brown Scapular Confraternity. Saturday December 6 at Basilica of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Emmitsburg. Come, bring your friends. Bring your Brown Scapular and be Enrolled by Deacon John Martin, Sponsor of the Confraternity. Bring your lunch. Beginning at 9.15 with Morning Prayer, there will be Mass, meditation, adoration, pray the Carmelite six-decade Rosary. Father Sal and Deacon John will offer spiritual talks. Opportunities for confession. Organized by Carmelite Seculars. We ask a goodwill offering $10. Please contact Ken Vaughan, kvaughan@doc.org.

Our Lady Of Guadalupe - Bilingual Mini Retreat
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | St Joseph Catholic Church Odenton Md, 1283 Odenton Rd, Odenton, md, 21113
Join us for a special opportunity to learn and deepen our devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe through reflection, storytelling and community connection. Not sure who Our Lady of Guadalupe is? Join us to find out as we prepare for her feast day on Friday December 12, 2025. All are welcome!
En español

Young Adults visit "Winter On The Waterfront"
2025-12-06 14:45 - 17:00 | Maryland
When: December 6, Saturday, starting at 3 pm
Where: Christmas Village at Baltimore Inner Harbor
We will meet on the front steps of the Maryland Science Center starting at 2:45, then head in around 3!

Live Nativity
2025-12-06 18:15 - 19:30 | St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, 689 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 21146, United States
On Saturday, Dec. 6, 6:15–7:30p.m. at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, prepare for Christmas through the sights and sounds of the Holy Family in Bethlehem, surrounded by all of their visitors that sacred night, including live animals! Walk the pilgrimage around Larsen Field through beautiful images of the 1,700-year-old Nicene Creed (what we believe about God) as sounds of chant of a teen choir near the Nativity fade into the joyful noise of adults and children visiting and enjoying refreshments around a fire pit at the end. Meet Bishop St. Nicholas who will give gifts and stop for a quiet moment with Our Eucharistic Lord resting in our midst in the Adoration Tent. Leave prayer requests in a special basket, and people will pray for you throughout Advent.
https://stjohnsp.org/events/live-nativity-ymmgc-tbl4f-6j6b9
