About Us
About Our Lady of Grace
Mission Statement – We see ourselves as the heralds of God’s love for people and believe we are called to serve those in need. We commit ourselves to knowing Jesus Christ in the Breaking of the Bread and from this central experience, we live that faith among others as the Body of Christ in northern Baltimore County. We believe that “Faith without works is dead,” (James 2:26) and therefore, that worship without service cannot be true worship. Worship and service are at the very heart of our mission; they constitute who we are.
Vision – “God calls the people of Our Lady of Grace Parish to be a welcoming, worshiping community of faith, hope and love. Through His Spirit, the Lord Jesus lives in those who believe and reaches into our world with His saving message and His healing love.”
Mission – “Worship and service are at the very heart of our mission; they constitute who we are.”
Parish Welcome Orientation – Our Lady of Grace welcomes new parishioners with open arms. To that end, a Welcome Orientation is held six times a year. During that meeting, Father Nicholas Amato, Sr. Mary Therese, Pastoral Team members and the Welcome Committee provide an overview of the parish and all that it offers. Children’s activities are available during the orientation.
Parishioners – “Inviting. Welcoming. Vibrant. Thriving. Inspiring. Calming. A Beacon of Faith.” These are a few of the words our members use to describe Our Lady of Grace. Since our inception, we have grown from about 370 members to nearly 5,000.
Parish Boundaries – With boundaries that span from Belfast Road north to the Pennsylvania line, and from Carroll County on the west to Harford County on the east, Our Lady of Grace has become a beacon of faith to a growing number of people in northern Baltimore County. Of course, all are welcome, regardless of your address. Some of our parishioners, for example, live in Pennsylvania’s southern York County.
Parish Events:
· Social Gatherings – Periodic social events include an annual Wine Tasting, a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and other fund-raising socials, such as a Beat the Blahs.
· Parish Breakfast – Four times a year the Knights of Columbus prepare a breakfast for purchase from 8:15a.m. to 11:30a.m. See the parish bulletin for dates.
· Grace Our Table – This ministry provides a hospitality table in church following various weekend Masses.
· Lenten Family Fridays – On the six Fridays of Lent, our popular evening program includes a Mass at 6:30 p.m., supper for all at 7:00 p.m. and presentation for adults from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Age-appropriate activities for children and youth are provided while parents are engaged in the presentation for adults.
· Parish Feast Day – On the 4th Sunday in September, our parish celebrates its Feast Day with a Mass, followed by a Parish Picnic, which includes food and games for all ages (Call Parish Office or see our parish bulletin to confirm date).
· Blessing of Animals – On the Sunday closest to October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we hold a Blessing of Animals on the lawn at 2:00p.m. All animals and their owners are welcome.
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