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New Parishioners If you are new to the parish, and would like to become a parishioner, you are invited to register at the parish office. We look forward to hearing from you!
Baptisms
Baptismal preparation classes are held on a monthly basis. Expectant parents, who are presently practicing Catholics, are asked to call the St. Casimir Parish Office in order to schedule a baptism and to enroll in the preparation classes. These classes are required for both parents and godparents. Inactive or non-practicing Catholic parents are expected to return to the practice of the faith for a period of at least three months before a baptism can be scheduled. Baptisms normally take place on the last Sunday of the month.
Religious Education and RCIA
Religious Education Classes are available for children in grades 1-12. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for non-Catholics who are seeking admission into the Catholic Church or for baptized Catholics who have not been raised in the faith. Please contact the St. Casimir Parish Office for more information.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Arrangements must be made at least six months before the desired wedding date for practicing Catholics. Inactive or non-practicing Catholics are expected to return to the practice of the faith for a period of at least three months before the wedding date will be considered. In all cases, participating in the Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Program is required. Please contact the St. Casimir Parish Office to make arrangements.
Ministry to the Hospitalized and Homebound
If you are not able to regularly attend Mass due to illness, age or for some other important reason. We at the Faith Community of St. Casimir miss you at your rightful and accustomed place in the Eucharistic community. We all know what a great privilege it is to be present and participate in the liturgy of the Mass and to receive the grace of our Lord in the Eucharist, and how you must be yearning for that opportunity. Pain, discomfort, anxiety, isolation and loneliness are some of the many sufferings that you could be familiar with today. The sacraments of the church that in themselves contain many graces and blessings are very useful in helping you to fight against illness and perhaps give you enough encouragement to restore to you your health. When Jesus walked the earth he constantly showed concern for those who were ill. Today, He continues that concern for you in the Church’s ministry to the sick. It is our responsibility to see to it that you are always remembered in the prayer of your fellow parishioners, especially when we come together and worship on the Lord’s Day. We also want to ensure that you may frequently receive the sacraments that give us so much joy. We are very pleased to inform you that we now have lay volunteer “Ministers of Care” who can bring you Holy Communion after Mass on the weekends. This is a wonderful way for the Faith Community to include you in the celebration of the Lord’s Day. The minister will come to your home and offer with you a communion service that will help prepare you for receiving our Lord in the Eucharist. You can even help plan the service if you wish, by choosing the readings or by including your family or caretaker. It is a wonderful way for you and us to be a living part of the faith community and fulfilling Jesus’ desire to come to you even in your sickness and suffering. We invite you to take advantage of this. All you need to do is call the friary office at 410-276-1981 and ask that you be put on the “Pastoral Care Visit List” and one of the ministers will give you a call to set up a time to visit. Remember, Fr. Ross is always available to celebrate the sacraments of penance or anointing of the sick; all you need to do is call the friary office and make an appointment for him to come to you.
Tithing As God has been generous to us, we are invited and challenged to be generous with what we have received. We are encouraged to share our time, our talents and our treasure for they are all gifts from God. The Scriptures tell us that Tithing is God's plan to continue His works and to support His Church. In the area of our finances, to Tithe means to offer 10% of our gross income to God: 5% to our parish family and 5% to other charitable works. Whatever you give is between you and God.
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