Red Cross Blood Drive @ Holy Cross Hall
CCSB is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive! All in the community are welcome to schedule an appointment and save three lives.
Bible Study
Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM at the Holy Cross Retreat House at 106 E West Street, Baltimore MD 21230. Look for the double green doors. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!
Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.
Bible Study
Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM at the Holy Cross Retreat House at 106 E West Street, Baltimore MD 21230. Look for the double green doors. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!
Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.
Bible Study
Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM at the Holy Cross Retreat House at 106 E West Street, Baltimore MD 21230. Look for the double green doors. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!
Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.
Middle School Youth Group
Inviting all middle schoolers and rising 6th graders to join us for a variety of games and fun! Your child can invite other middle-schoolers to attend as well, even if they’re not parishioners!
IMPORTANT: if you have not done so already, please complete a permission slip and bring it with you or email it to beth.mayr@archbalt.org. This only needs to be completed once a year. Here is the link - Permission slip here!
Youth Mass @ Good Counsel
At our regular 9am and 11am Masses every second Sunday, children of all ages are invited to participate in the Mass by lectoring, greeting, ushering, or bringing up the gifts. To learn when signups are released for Youth Masses, join the email/text Youth Mass list on Flocknote.
Youth Mass @ Holy Cross
At our regular 9am and 11am Masses every second Sunday, children of all ages are invited to participate in the Mass by lectoring, greeting, ushering, or bringing up the gifts. To learn when signups are released for Youth Masses, join the email/text Youth Mass list on Flocknote.
Young Adult Kairos Retreat
Catholic Community of South Baltimore invites all young adults to participate in our first Kairos Retreat!
Kairos is a popular retreat program in Catholic High Schools and Universities that is meant to give retreatants an introduction to Ignatian Spirituality. Kairos is a Greek word that means "God's Time." By taking time away from our usual busy lives, or "chronos" time, we can start to see how God is at word in His own time: Kairos Time. During our weekend, we will hear talks from different young adults about Who am I, Prayer, Friendship with God, Discernment, and more! We will spend time in small groups, have opportunities for quiet reflection as well as communal prayer, and lots of fun and laughs too!
Our retreat will be led by Mark Dushel, the Assistant Director of Faith Formation at Loyola University, and parishioner at CCSB. Mark has directed over 30 Kairos retreats for all age groups throughout his career as a Campus Minister. We also have a dedicated team of retreat leaders that will help give talks, lead small groups, and other activities.
Dates: January 10-12, 2025 Beginning at 7pm on 1/10 and ending at 5pm on 1/12 (we will attend the 5pm mass at Holy Cross together at the conclusion of the retreat, with a Happy Hour afterwards!)
Location: Holy Cross Retreat Center (retreatants have the option of staying overnight at the retreat center or heading home at the end of each day and joining us the next day)
Cost: $50 to cover cost of food and retreat center (Please venmo CCSB Venmo @CCSB9. Please make sure you write in that this is for the retreat. If cost is an issue, please let us know! We don't want cost to be a hindrance for anyone that wants to attend!)
Questions? Please reach out to Mark Dushel (mdushel@loyola.edu)!
Epiphany Open House
Please join us for an Epiphany Open House! In the tradition of Epiphany, we are opening our doors at Holy Cross on Thursday, January 9 from 5-8pm for an evening of music, fellowship, and dessert. Wander in to see the church, hall, and retreat house as you enjoy our hot chocolate bar, beer, wine, and dessert. Our young parishioners will do a brief Epiphany skit. Throughout the evening, there will be performances of holiday music by our CCSB Choir, our new CCSB Holiday Brass ensemble, and CCSB instrumentalists. There will also be a Ministry Fair in Holy Cross Hall, with more information about activities at CCSB and ways to get involved. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy music, learning about Epiphany, seeing the church, and meeting others!
Grief Support Gathering @ Good Counsel Dining Room
If you have had a loss and would just like to talk with others who have also experienced the loss of a loved one, come and join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Both adults and children's groups!
Bible Study
Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM at the Holy Cross Retreat House at 106 E West Street, Baltimore MD 21230. Look for the double green doors. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!
Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.
Annointing of the Sick
Offered after every Mass, first Sunday of each month
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered after every Mass on the First Sunday of each month. Those who wish to receive the sacrament, and any family members who wish to join in prayerful support, can make their way to the front of church after the conclusion of Mass. Anointings can also be requested anytime by contacting the parish office.
Together Time Thursday
Come together for fellowship and donuts after 8am Mass at Holy Cross Hall.
Men's Group @ Holy Cross Hall
Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
We will have Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God:
Tuesday, 12/31 at GC, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 1/1 at HC, 12:00 p.m.
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
We will have Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God:
Tuesday, 12/31 at GC, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 1/1 at HC, 12:00 p.m.
Men's Group @ Holy Cross Hall
Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!
Pilgrims of Hope Today
Pilgrims of Hope: Advent Speaker Series
Mondays: 12/9 (Good Counsel Hall) and 12/16 (Holy Cross Hall)
Monday, 12/9, we will also have our Advent Speaker Series right after Mass, at 7:30pm in GC Hall, where Dr. Ximena DeBroeck will discuss Mary and Joseph, and how they were Pilgrims of Hope.
The following Monday, 12/16, Dcn. Fritz Bauerschmidt will share about Pilgrims of Hope Today in Holy Cross Hall at 7:30pm. Hot cocoa and dessert will be present at both Advent Speaker Series events.
Second SATURDAY Social!
After the 4pm vigil Mass at Holy Cross on Saturday 12/14, all are invited to a Second Saturday Social in Holy Cross Hall. We'll have beer, wine, and snacks. It's a great way to get to know others in the community!
Reconciliation
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tuesday, 12/10 at GC, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
All are welcome to the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Tuesday. There will be our regular Tuesday evening Mass at 7pm, followed by reconciliation at 7:30pm in the church, during regular monthly Adoration. This is in addition to regular weekend times or by appt.
Christmas Caroling in Riverside
Join us for Christmas Caroling! We'll meet at Riverside Gazebo at 5:30 p.m. for caroling, then conclude at 6:30 p.m. with cookies and cocoa at the National Federation of the Blind. Everyone is welcome! RSVP here: https://ccsb.flocknote.com/signup/186803
Mary and Joseph: Pilgrims of Hope
Pilgrims of Hope: Advent Speaker Series
Mondays: 12/9 (Good Counsel Hall) and 12/16 (Holy Cross Hall)
Monday, 12/9, we will also have our Advent Speaker Series right after Mass, at 7:30pm in GC Hall, where Dr. Ximena DeBroeck will discuss Mary and Joseph, and how they were Pilgrims of Hope.
The following Monday, 12/16, Dcn. Fritz Bauerschmidt will share about Pilgrims of Hope Today in Holy Cross Hall at 7:30pm. Hot cocoa and dessert will be present at both Advent Speaker Series events.
Immaculate Conception
This year, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated on Monday, December 9, and it is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have Masses at 12noon at Holy Cross and at 6:30pm at Good Counsel.
Advent Adventure
Advent Adventure
Sunday, 12/8, after both 9am and 11am Masses, in the respective Hall
Help your children dive deeper into Advent! Through stories, songs, crafts, a service projects, and play, children ages 0-10 (and any older kids!) will learn a little more about Advent, the Nativity, and the Immaculate Conception.
This is an event for the whole family! Parents/guardians, please accompany your children to this event to help them participate - and to meet & connect with other CCSB parents. We can't wait!
Annointing of the Sick
Offered after every Mass, first Sunday of each month
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered after every Mass on the First Sunday of each month. Those who wish to receive the sacrament, and any family members who wish to join in prayerful support, can make their way to the front of church after the conclusion of Mass. Anointings can also be requested anytime by contacting the parish office.
Thanksgiving Eve Mass
On Wednesday, 11/27, Thanksgiving Eve Mass will be held at Good Counsel at 7pm. There will be no Mass on the morning of Thanksgiving.
Solemnity of Christ the King and Final Mass at St. Mary’s
We will honor the 166-year legacy of St. Mary Star of the Sea.