PANDEMIC PROTOCOLS
Updated March 17, 2022
Parish Office Church Hours Holy Mass
Confessions Pastoral Care Giving
MASK WEARING IS OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED: Consider the vulnerable among us, such as persons who are immunocompromised or cannot get vaccinated due to age or health condition. Whatever your decision, you are welcome at HFC.
I. PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office is open the the public from Monday to Friday (9 AM - 5 PM). Mask wearing is required for visitors ages 5 and older. The Baltimore County Executive has issued a face mask mandate (over mouth and nose) for indoor public spaces from December 29, 2021 until January 31, 2021. It applies to Archdiocese of Baltimore pollicy is for parishes to follow the local jurisdiction on this matter.
MASS INTENTIONS
The Parish Office is receiving Mass intention requests. You can visit the Office or make your request via mail or email. Suggested donation is $10.
APPOINTMENTS WITH PASTOR
Call Father Harris (410-922-3800, ext. 6) or you can send an email (rharris@archbalt.org) to arrange to meet over the phone. Confession cannot be heard via telephone or via video conference.
II. CHURCH BUILDING OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER
Thursday 9 AM - 10 AM
Saturday 3 PM - 4 PM
You must take your temperature at home before you leave. If you have a fever, or are sick, or suspect that you may have (or was exposed to) a contagious illness, please stay home and take care of yourself. If you are awaiting test results for COVID-19 or any contagious illness, you may not come to the parish campus, whether or not you have symptoms.
MASK WEARING IS OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED: Consider the vulnerable among us, such as persons who are immunocompromised or cannot get vaccinated due to age or health condition. Whatever your decision, you are welcome at HFC.
III. HOLY MASS
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WEEKDAYS
Monday - Friday
Hoy Rosary • 8 AM
Holy Mass • 8:30 AM
THE LORD'S DAY
Saturday • 4 PM
Sunday • 7:30 AM & 11 AM
SUNDAY HOLY MASS OBIGATION
REINSTATED ON JUNE 26
Learn more here.
IV. CONFESSIONS
Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM
First Sunday of Month 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Or set an appointment with Father Harris
1. If you have a fever, or are sick, or suspect that you may have (or was exposed to) a contagious illness, please stay home and take care of yourself. If you are awaiting test results for COVID-19 or any contagious illness, you may not come to the parish campus, whether or not you have symptoms.
2. MASK WEARING IS OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED: Consider the vulnerable among us, such as persons who are immunocompromised or cannot get vaccinated due to age or health condition. Whatever your decision, you are welcome at HFC.
3. We have resumed having Confessions in the Reconciliation Room (Confessional) in the church. An air purifier is being used.
4. Please keep your confessions to the point. The priest may have a pre-existing medical condition. If you desire further conversation, please arrange to speak with he priest over the telephone or via video conference. We are here to serve you.
V. PASTORAL CARE
APPOINTMENTS WITH PASTOR
Call Father Harris (410-922-3800, ext. 6) or send an email (rharris@archbalt.org). Usually your issue can be handled by phone or email. This include counseling via telephone. Confessions cannot be heard via telephone or via video conference.
PASTORAL EMERGENCIES
BAPTISMS
Baptisms may be scheduled as usual, but outside Holy Mass at this time. Parents can participate in a Baptismal Preparation Conference: if this is your first child t be baptized. Contact Mrs. JoAnn Harvan-Chin (joann.harvan@archbalt.org or 410-922-3800, ext. 5).
FUNERALS
Funeral liturgies (whether a Holy Mass or outside of a Holy Mass) are scheduled as usual. Usually, the Funeral Home calls the Parish Office on behalf of the bereaved family to schedule it. A funeral planning packet is provided.
HOSPITAL VISITS
BOOK OF INTENTIONS
You can add your prayer request to the Book of Intentions in the narthex. Learn about it here