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Easter Blessing of Food

Posted on April 05, 2025 in: General News

Easter Blessing of Food
Easter Blessing of Food Saturday, April 19 | Noon Parishioners are invited to bring a basket of food, to be shared at their family table at Easter, to be blessed in the Church Narthex on Holy Saturday at noon. The blessing of Easter food is a common tradition in Eastern Europe. As a token o...

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Pilgrimage to Assisi & The Holy Door ~ Register Below by April 21!

Posted on April 03, 2025 in: General News

Pilgrimage to Assisi & The Holy Door ~ Register Below by April 21!
To register by April 21 click HERE!  

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Parish Honors Nominations

Posted on March 15, 2025 in: General News, Give and Serve

Parish Honors Nominations
Parish Honors Nominations Submission deadline April  6, 2025 The Pastoral Council is now accepting nominations for our Parish Honors Awards. The Pastoral Council is now accepting nominations for our Parish Honors Awards. Awards will be given out at 11:30 Mass on Sunday, April 27th&nb...

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Into The Deep - Feb 2 2025 Extended Homily

Posted on February 02, 2025 in: General News

Into The Deep - Feb 2 2025 Extended Homily
CLICK HERE for Sunday, February 2, 2025 Extended Homily Recordings of extended Sunday homilies will be sent out in a Flocknote on Sundays at 3pm beginning February 2.

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Marriage Renewal Workshop

Posted on January 27, 2025 in: General News

Marriage Renewal Workshop
Strengthening Your Love: Marriage Renewal Workshop St. Andrew by the Bay ~ April 5 & 6, 2025 Make your marriage thrive, not just survive! Join us for a Christ-centered weekend designed to offer practical tools that can help foster effective communication and emotional closeness i...

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Info Session on Catholic Annulments

Posted on January 16, 2025 in: General News

Info Session on Catholic Annulments

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Exodus 90 ~ Challenge for Men

Posted on January 10, 2025 in: General News

Exodus 90 ~ Challenge for Men
Details and signup here

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March for Life 2025

Posted on December 12, 2024 in: General News

March for Life 2025
If you cannot attend the March for Life this year, consider a donation to help pay for the bus. Please visit https://www.osvhub.com/st-andrew-by-the-bay-church/giving/funds/march-for-life or drop your donation off at the office. This year's March will take place on Friday, January 24.

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Advent Social ~ December 1

Posted on November 05, 2024 in: General News

Advent Social ~ December 1

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Pilgrimage Sharing Session ~ 11/10

Posted on November 01, 2024 in: General News

Pilgrimage Sharing Session ~ 11/10

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Welcome, Father Tyler

Posted on June 28, 2024 in: General News

Welcome, Father Tyler
Father Tyler Kline will celebrate his first Mass with us at 9am on Monday, July 1st. Join us!

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Farewell and Thank You Father Andrew

Posted on June 27, 2024 in: General News

Farewell and Thank You Father Andrew
Father Andrew celebrated his last Mass with us on Sunday, June 30. Please keep Father Andrew in prayer along with his new parish family at St. Ignatius in Hickory.

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Sight & Sound Theater Trip: DANIEL

Posted on May 03, 2024 in: General News

Sight & Sound Theater Trip: DANIEL
2024 Sight & Sound Theater Trip: Daniel Thursday, August 8, 2024  SIGN UP NOW - please follow 2-step process carefully STEP 1 - RESERVE YOUR TICKETS/BUS SEATS by signing up on Signup Genius FIRST!!! Please do not pay until you have signed up on signup genius - if you need h...

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Stef Ripple 'Do Your Best' Scholarship

Posted on February 16, 2024 in: General News

Stef Ripple 'Do Your Best' Scholarship
Stef Ripple Do Your Best Scholarship Application Deadline: March 8, 2024 Parishioner Stefanie Ashdown touched the lives of many through her smile, grace, kindness, motivation and faith. In honor of her life and battle with ovarian cancer, the Stef Ripple organization aims to support children a...

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Preschool Registration

Posted on December 12, 2023 in: General News

Preschool Registration
2024/2025 Preschool Registration It’s that time of year again! St. Andrew by the Bay Preschool will begin accepting registration applications at 6:00am on Monday, January 8, 2024. All applications must be submitted online and no applications will be accepted before January 8. From J...

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Toy Donations for Breakfast with Santa

Posted on November 15, 2023 in: General News

Toy Donations for Breakfast with Santa
Can you donate a toy for Breakfast with Santa? Santa wants to make sure every child gets a toy after visiting with him, but his elves are very busy this time of year! If you can donate a toy ($15 or less) to be given out at the breakfast, it would be greatly appreciated. Please drop your unw...

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Sister Parish Scholarship Fund

Posted on October 12, 2023 in: General News

Sister Parish Scholarship Fund

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Anne Arundel Connecting Together

Posted on October 12, 2023 in: General News

Anne Arundel Connecting Together
Are problems related to gun violence, mental health, affordable housing or education in our county of concern to you? During the past five years, volunteers from many faith based communities, including St. Andrew by the Bay, have actively engaged in research and related actions to address these a...

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St. Andrew by the Bay ACT Ministry Survey

Posted on May 19, 2023 in: General News

St. Andrew by the Bay ACT Ministry Survey
Anne Arundel Connecting Together (ACT) is looking to identify the most important social issues to address in Anne Arundel County.  St. Andrew by the Bay parishioners are asked to check the top 3 social issues they feel should be focal points going forward. The ACT Team will look to address...

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Marylanders Against Assisted Suicide ~ February 6

Posted on January 31, 2023 in: General News

Marylanders Against Assisted Suicide ~ February 6

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Transgender Medicine and Christian Anthropology

Posted on January 17, 2023 in: General News

Transgender Medicine and Christian Anthropology

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End-of-Year Contribution Statement

Posted on January 11, 2023 in: General News, Give and Serve

End-of-Year Contribution Statement
YEAR-END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Please CLICK HERE to request a copy of your 2022 Contribution Statement.  

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Stop Assisted Suicide in Maryland!

Posted on December 28, 2022 in: General News

Stop Assisted Suicide in Maryland!
Your Voice Counts! The Maryland Legislature will again consider a bill in the 2023 session to legalize assisted suicide. The aim of this bill is to actively allow a person with a 6-month prognosis to kill themselves by overdosing on medication prescribed by a  medical pro...

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Webinar on Senior Fraud Awareness

Posted on June 07, 2022 in: General News

Webinar on Senior Fraud Awareness
Wednesday, June 15 6:30pm In recognition of June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, join The FBI Baltimore Citizens Academy Alumni Association Chapter for their upcoming Elder Fraud Webinar on Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30pm. Details & registration HERE   Additional Sessio...

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March for Life

Posted on December 08, 2021 in: General News

March for Life
Friday, January 21, 2022 Washington, DC 9am Mass @SABB 9:45am Board Bus 10am Bus Departs 5:30pm Arrival @SABB (approx)   Join Father Andrew and your fellow Parishioners as we gather in Washington, DC to show a national support of the value of every life.  This year&rsq...

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Synod 2021-23

Posted on October 28, 2021 in: General News

Synod 2021-23
Pope Francis has called the whole Church to a Synod We, the Church, are meant to “journey together,” and Pope Francis is asking “All the People of God” to share what that is like for us. And to help discern how the Holy Spirit is moving through and with the Church.  T...

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Congratulations Creation Care Team!

Posted on October 22, 2021 in: General News

Congratulations Creation Care Team!
Unity Gardens Grant and Feature Article Congratulations to our dedicated Creation Care Team on receiving their second Unity Gardens grant and for landing a feature article on St. Andrew by the Bay in the Unity Gardens newsletter!  As a result of their vision, hard work, and stewardship, we h...

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Pastoral Visit

Posted on September 07, 2021 in: General News

Pastoral Visit
Wednesday, September 15 7pm Town Hall Meeting 8pm Evening Prayer   Our regional vicar, and former pastor, Msgr. Jay O’Connor is visiting Saint Andrew by the Bay on Wednesday, September 15.  We will celebrate 9am daily Mass as scheduled, with morning Adoration from 9:30-11...

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Fall Grief Support Group

Posted on August 31, 2021 in: General News

Fall Grief Support Group
Wednesdays, 9:45-11am September 15 through November 3 You need not walk through the wilderness of grief alone. Our small support group is a safe, confidential space where you’ll be listened to without interruption, cared for, and supported. You’ll learn about the hard work of grief...

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Covid Update - August 20, 2021

Posted on August 20, 2021 in: General News

Covid Update - August 20, 2021

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Dial 211 for Mental Health or Substance Misuse Crisis

Posted on July 15, 2021 in: General News

Dial 211 for Mental Health or Substance Misuse Crisis
Dial 211 For a Mental Health or Substance Misuse Crisis Anyone experiencing a possible problem or concerned about someone else should DIAL 211 to connect to the Anne Arundel County Crisis Warmline.    The Warmline is available 24 hours/day to guide you to an appr...

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Fresh Food Fridays

Posted on June 21, 2021 in: General News

Fresh Food Fridays
Friday, June 26 at 2pm Heritage Complex, 2666 Riva Rd, Annapolis For anyone 60 years and over Or over 18 with a disability. Please share far and wide.  

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Recognizing and Responding to Behavioral and Mental Health Crises

Posted on June 07, 2021 in: General News

Recognizing and Responding to Behavioral and Mental Health Crises
What to Do...Who to Call Wednesday, June 23 7:00-8:30pm in the Upper Hall (and via live-stream HERE) One in five of us suffers from some form of mental illness.  Substance misuse and mental illness are on the rise. So how can we mitigate these threats to our good health and the health ...

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Covid Update

Posted on May 14, 2021 in: General News

Covid Update
Mask Update 5/15/21 As a result of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s most recent announcement lifting the indoor mask requirement, the wearing of masks is no longer mandated on parish campuses in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, unless it is required by the local jurisdiction. This is ef...

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Join our Email List

Posted on March 03, 2021 in: General News

Join our Email List
Get the latest updates right in your inbox! Sign up for our Flocknote email system and receive regular updates on parish events, as well as up-to-date notifications regarding Mass and event cancellations.  Be sure to add mail@flocknote.com to your safe contact list to avoid these emails...

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FREE Lenten Materials

Posted on February 05, 2021 in: General News

FREE Lenten Materials
Something for everyone! Adults * Families with Children * Children * Youth Pick up your materials at the church anytime this week OR the parish office during office hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm.

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2021 Virtual March for Life

Posted on January 19, 2021 in: General News

2021 Virtual March for Life
Friday, January 29, 2021 The annual rally will take place virtually and all participants are asked to stay home and to join the March virtually. A small group of pro-life leaders from across the country will be invited to march in Washington, DC this year. These leaders will represent pro-life Am...

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Epiphany Home and Household Blessing

Posted on December 30, 2020 in: General News

Epiphany Home and Household Blessing
Epiphany Home and Household Blessing from USCCB Catholic Current  

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Introducing Fr. Andrew DeFusco

Posted on June 16, 2020 in: General News

Introducing Fr. Andrew DeFusco
Join us in welcoming Fr. Andrew DeFusco, newly assigned administrator of St. Andrew by the Bay effective July 1, 2020.  Ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 2014, Fr. Andrew has served four years as associate pastor of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore...

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Download MyParish App

Posted on June 03, 2020 in: General News

Download MyParish App
What is the myParish App? Introducing myParish, the app for Catholic life every day. Connect with your parish like never before. Stay up-to-date with what is going on in your parish throughout the week. With myParish app you can receive and easily respond to messages from your parish, and RSVP...

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THANK YOU ESSENTIAL WORKERS!

Posted on May 28, 2020 in: General News

THANK YOU ESSENTIAL WORKERS!
St. Andrew by the Bay Parish Staff would like to offer a special word of thanks to all those providing essential services to our community during this time. May God bless you and keep you safe.   CLICK IMAGE FOR VIDEO

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News from Fr. Jeff

Posted on May 25, 2020 in: General News

News from Fr. Jeff
Dear Friends, I write to you today with a very heavy heart. I have been asked to accept a new assignment in the Archdiocese. Effective July 1st, I am being assigned as Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Towson, Maryland. To say that it will be difficult to leave St. Andrew by the Bay...

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COVID-19 Update

Posted on May 14, 2020 in: General News

COVID-19 Update
Plans for Reopening Parishes The Archdiocese of Baltimore has prepared a plan for reopening parishes when it is safe to do so. It will be undertaken in three stages. Watch the accompanying video for an update from Archbishop Lori and for information on what Masses will look like when they are off...

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