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Welcome to the Shrine of the Sacred Heart
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Sacred Heart: A Look at our Neighborhood
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The Shrine: Panorama of our Interior
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We are a Roman Catholic parish located in historic Mount Washington, in Baltimore City. Our community was established here in 1867, in the wake of the Civil War.
In those days Mount Washington was a summer community of large Victorian homes reached by train from the distant city. Now we are within the city, but our community has retained its Victorian charm and country feel.
Our "new" parish church, opened in 1917 and consecrated by James Cardinal Gibbons, remains one of the most beautiful churches of its style. But the greatest beauty of our church is the community which gathers within its walls.
We are a multicultural parish, welcoming families from all over the world. We are blessed to have families who have been members here for several generations and who can tell the stories of this parish and neighborhood. We also are greatly blessed by the presence of many graduate students who come from around the world to study in Baltimore. We are young and old, affluent and student-poor. We are European, African, South American and Asian. And we are all united by our faith in Jesus and our communion in the Roman Catholic Church.
I hope you find our web site helpful to you. You will find our weekly bulletin, our schedule for masses, and links to various Catholic sites. Please join us in person when you are in Mount Washington! Please don' hesitate to contact me at the parish office if you have any questions about becoming a part of The Shrine Family.
Msgr. Richard Cramblitt, Pastor
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Our community gathers around the tables of God's Word and Sacrament at the following times: |
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Saturday |
8:00 A.M. |
5:00 P.M. |
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Sunday |
7:30 AM |
9:00 A.M. |
11:30 A.M. |
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Holy Days |
7:00 A.M. |
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7:00 P.M. |
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Monday through Friday |
7:00 A.M. |
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Baptism: |
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Infant baptism is celebrated on the second Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM. Baptisms may also be celebrated during Mass. Parents should call the Parish Office or speak with the Pastoral Associate at carol@theshrine.org by or before the eighth month of pregnancy to receive detailed information about the Sacrament of Baptism and preparation requirements for parents and godparents. |
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Reconciliation: |
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The Sacrament is available each Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45 PM and privately, by appointment. |
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Marriage: |
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Please contact the Minister of Worship at least 6 months prior to the desired wedding date at dblyco21@hotmail.com for all inquiries. |
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): |
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We welcome inquiries from adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. The RCIA prepares adults for full communion in the Catholic Church through prayer, study, and spiritual formation. Call the parish office or  read our RCIA Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Please contact the Pastoral Associate at carol@theshrine.org for more information. |
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Sacramental Preparation: |
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Our parish has formal preparation programs for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation for children and youth. Please contact the Director of Faith Formation at bernetta@theshrine.org. |
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Religious Education and Formation: |
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Religious education classes for grade Pre-K through grade 8 are held September through May on Sunday mornings, 10:15 to 11:15 AM. Please contact the Director of Faith Formation for all inquiries at bernetta@theshrine.org. Various opportunities for teens and adults are provided throughout the year. |
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Care for the Sick and Homebound: |
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The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and Communion in the home are available to those in need. Our health care ministers visit hospitalized and homebound members of our community. Please contact the Pastoral Associate at carol@theshrine.org. | | | 
