Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 19 March 2021

114 West Saratoga Street,Baltimore MD 21201

19 March, 2021

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Join us for Mass this special feast day, live and in person, at the Shrine! Joseph, glory of those in heaven, sure hope of those on earth, strong support of the world, graciously accept the hymn of praise that we sing to you with joyful heart. —from Hymn at Matins WE STILL HAVE SOME regrettable restrictions to observe, one of which limits us to one-fourth our usual capacity. For this reason, it is imperative that you register for this Mass if you are planning to come, and bring your confirmation with you as it will be checked at the door. Make sure you register each member of your family that will be with you. It is also important that you are aware of the following guidelines: The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation is still lifted. As a result, we will continue for now to broadcast Mass live on our YouTube channel. Our Saint Joseph broadcast will begin at 7 pm.The Archdiocese is requiring masks to be worn inside the church by anyone over the age of two years old . Anyone with a fever, a high temperature, or a cough should not come to Mass during this time. Ushers are required to show you to your pews in obedience to social distancing requirements. At each Mass, the priest will explain how the faithful are to come forward to receive Holy Communion. Please be mindful of their guidance when it's time for Holy Communion, as we will have to adopt some changes to our parish custom at this time.The Archdiocese is asking that the faithful and the priest do not linger to greet or mingle with each other or with other members of the faithful either before or after Mass in order to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. There will be no passing of a collection basket during Mass, but baskets will be in placed in the church and pointed out to you so that you may make your customary offerings to help us keep the Shrine going.We are overjoyed to be able to open our doors to you still and thank God for this opportunity to celebrate this Holy Day with you! ENROLL YOUR INTENTIONSSAINT JOSEPH NOVENA OF MASSESThis Year of Saint Joseph, we will be offering a novena of Masses for your intentions beginning on the feast day dedicated to the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 19 March. We invite you to join us in a preparatory novena of prayer beginning 10 March. We will provide those devotions for you on our website closer to that date. In the meantime, you can enroll your intentions, to be placed on the altar in a gold box during the Masses offered for them. https://stalphonsusbalt.org/saintjoseph