Baptism
Infant Baptisms are typically held on most Saturdays or after Sunday Mass. Parents are required to attend a preparation class. Please contact the parish office to register.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation restores spiritual health, peace and unity among God’s people. Weekend opportunities for Confession and Reconciliation are available in the church, prior to our Vigil Mass on Saturdays (from 3:15pm - 4:15pm) and prior to our 7:30am Mass on Sundays (7:00am - 7:20am). Every Wednesday afternoon, from 1:00pm - 2:00pm, this sacrament is also available in our parish office chapel. Added opportunities are made available during Advent and Lent. You may also contact the parish office to schedule spiritual direction.
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Preparations for First Reconciliation begins in the Fall for 2nd graders and other grade school students. Adults seeking to receive their First Reconciliation should reach out to Fr. Hamilton about OCIA.
Holy Eucharist
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving. In the celebration of the Eucharist, Christ is truly present -- body, blood, soul, and divinity -- under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist is part of our celebration at Mass, beginning with the preparation of the gifts and the altar. The Prayer over the Offerings concludes this preparation and disposes all for the Eucharistic Prayer.
Join us for Mass:
​Daily 8:00am Masses (Monday - Saturday)
Weekend Masses (Saturday - 4:30pm, Sunday - 7:30am, 10:00am and 5:00pm)
Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedules will be posted in the bulletin and online.
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For any parishioner who cannot attend Mass in-person, you are asked to please let our parish office know. We have two special ministries to care for the needs of the sick, the homebound and those in nursing homes. Members of our Legion of Mary are available to visit with you and join you in prayer. Our parish also has Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Eucharist who are trained in bringing the Blessed Sacrament to the sick & homebound.
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Preparations for First Holy Eucharist begins in the Fall for 2nd graders and for other grade school students who have yet to receive. Adults seeking to receive their First Holy Eucharist should reach out to Fr. Hamilton about OCIA.
Confirmation
The Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are the foundation of the Christian life. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, a baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.
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​Confirmation Preparation is offered annually to 3rd-grade students. Additional preparation is also available for students in 4th through 8th grade. All students in this dedicated program must already also be enrolled in Religious Education for one year or is attending Catholic School. Adults seeking Confirmation should reach out to Fr. Hamilton about OCIA.
Marriage
For those getting married in the Catholic Church, the highpoint of the wedding day is the Wedding Liturgy, where the bride and groom become husband and wife in the lifelong covenant of Marriage. Thoughtful, prayerful planning and participation in your Catholic Wedding Liturgy will bring many blessings to your married life. Participation in a marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana) and attending a Natural Family Planning (NFP) class are a time when, as a couple, you learn more about the Sacrament of Marriage and discuss the skills needed to fulfill your marriage covenant. To find resources approved by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, please visit: Preparing Couples for Matrimony - Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Couples planning to marry at St. Agnes, should reach out to the parish office at least six months before their wedding to ensure proper preparation.
Anointing of the Sick
This sacrament is available for those who are seriously ill or elderly. Please contact the parish office if needed. For those seeking spiritual, mental, or physical healing, Anointing of the Sick will be available at the end of 10:00am Mass on the last Sunday of each month.
Holy Orders
Those who seek priesthood respond generously to God's call using the words of the prophet, "Here I am, send me" (Is 6:8). This call from God can be recognized and understood from the daily signs that disclose His will to those in charge of discerning the vocation of the candidate. If you’re discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, please contact Fr. Hamilton. You may also reach out to Fr. Steven Roth, Director of Vocations, at 410-547-5426.
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OCIA
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the Catholic Church's process for welcoming those who are unbaptized or baptized in another Christian tradition and seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. It is a journey of prayer, reflection, and gradual conversion, marked by meaningful steps along the way. Do you know someone who regularly attends Mass but hasn’t taken the next step toward becoming Catholic? Maybe a friend who often brings up thoughtful questions about faith, God, or spirituality? Or perhaps it’s you - attending Mass but still missing one or more of the Sacraments? Whoever it may be, take a moment to pray and reflect.
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Anyone who has never been part of a faith community but feels a deep desire to belong.
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Individuals raised in another Christian tradition who are now curious about the Catholic Church.
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Baptized Catholics who have not yet received First Communion or Confirmation.
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Those married to Catholics who want to learn more about the faith and explore the possibility of becoming Catholic.
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Anyone who senses a call or gentle prompting from the Holy Spirit to take the next step in their spiritual journey.
A COME and SEE session will be presented by Fr. Hamilton after the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Funerals
The celebration of your loved one’s life as a gift from God is an aspect of a Funeral Mass. The primary focus is to commend your loved one to God, whom we worship as the One who loves us and gives us victory over death. Preparations for a Christian Burial Mass or a Christian Memorial Mass (with cremains) are first arranged through a Funeral Home, of your choosing. They will then work with St. Agnes Church, on your behalf, to schedule the Mass based on the availability of the church and of a priest.
Adoration
The importance of Eucharistic Adoration is shown in the fact that the Church has a ritual that regulates it: the Order of Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction. This is an extension of the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which occurs in every Mass: "Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb." Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament flows from the sacrifice of the Mass and serves to deepen our hunger for communion with Christ and the rest of the Church. The Rite concludes with the ordained minister blessing the faithful with the Blessed Sacrament.
At St. Agnes, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place twice weekly throughout the year, as well as during many special events, with added opportunities during different Liturgical Seasons. Dates and times will be posted in the bulletin and online.
Join us each Tuesday after 8:00am Mass and on Saturday mornings for Adoration with Morning Prayer from 6:45am - 7:45am.