COVID-19 Announcements
Announcements and messages related to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Baltimore City Mayor Limits Attendance at Mass
Aug 6, 2020 - Given the mayor's order limiting attendance in any indoor space, please be prepared and open to being asked to move to the undercroft, where the mass will be broadcast on the tv, or if you choose, you can come prepared to sit outside in the garden. Communion will be brought to those in both locations....
Shrine Parishioner on Attending Mass
July 19, 2020 - A message from Don Litz, Shrine Parishioner and parish picnic host, on attending Mass now that we've reopened.
Video from Archbishop Lori
July 16, 2020 - "We are passing through a period of test and challenge," Archbishop William Lori says in a special message to parishioners. Watch the video.
The Shrine is REOPENING our doors!
Baltimore City Mayor Young has opened the City to Phase 2, allowing churches to hold indoor services with limited occupancy. In accordance with both City and Archdiocesan protocols, The Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Mt. Washington will resume services on Saturday June 27/ Sunday June 28.
Guidelines for Attending Mass
Please read these guidelines carefully and be prepared to observe the following protocols and procedures as they are mandated by the Archdiocese and our civil authorities, and represent the consensus of the medical community.
Father's Day Novenas
May 23, 2020 - We invite you to mail a note to the parish office for Father's Day with the names of those whom you would wish to enroll in the annual Father's Day Novena. The names of all those who are sent to us will be placed on the Saint Joseph altar for these times of special remembrance.
Phase 1 Reopening: Only Weddings & Funerals
Although Gov. Hogan announced 5/13 that Masses are to begin to reopening, the Archdiocese has it's own policies that only allow for Wedding or Funeral masses at this time.
Video Message: We Miss You!
May 12, 2020 - Message from Fr. Bill, on what we're learning during this time when we can't join together as a church community
Every Monday at Noon: Praying for COVID-19
April 20, 2020 - Each Monday at noon, we invite you to join the City of Baltimore in a moment of prayer for all those affected by the pandemic. To mark the moment of prayer, listen for church bells ringing at noon and via the hashtag #BaltimorePrays on social media.