1. The purification of vessels (chalice and ciboria) can now ONLY be done by an instituted acolyte, a deacon, or a priest. This rule will not affect what we do at St. Athanasius/St. Rose—we already have purification of vessels by the priest or deacon.
2. Those distributing Communion at mass will no longer give blessings to those who come up in the Communion line but are not receiving the Eucharist. Instead, they will be given the following greeting: “Receive the Lord Jesus in your heart.”
3. Communion Services will no be longer led by a deacon or lay person in the absence of a priest.  If a priest is absent for mass, parishioners will be directed to attend mass at a neighboring parish. This rule applies to both weekday and Sunday masses.
4. Extraordinary Ministers of the Communion who take the Eucharist to the sick or aging—if there is host leftover—may not consume the Eucharist (eg, the Extraordinary Minister may not self communicate). Leftover Eucharist must be brought back to the church and placed in the tabernacle.
5. Lastly, all current Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist will receive new training from the archdiocese and parish later this Fall. Stay tuned for more information!

Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Crab Cake Carry-Out Dinner

A delicious tradition that SUPPORTS OUR PARISH

$30.00/Dinner

Carry-Out Dinner includes:

• 2 Lump Maryland Crab Cakes
• Homemade Macaroni & Potato Salad
• Coleslaw
• Tartar & Cocktail Sauces
• & Dessert

Add-On! Homemade Cream of Crab Soup for $15.00 a pint!

Proceeds benefit the needs of our Parish. Thank you for supporting St. Athanasius Church!

Reservations and Pre-Payment Required

Please pre-pay by calling or emailing to reserve your carry-out. Reservations accepted after each weekend Mass!
Parish Office: 410-355-5740 (Monday thru Thursday 8am–4pm)
Kim: 410-409-9916 (call or text)
Email: athanasius5740@gmail.com

Schedule your pickup time from 12:00pm to 4:30pm on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026

Pickup Location

St. Athanasius Church Hall @ Kitchen Door
4708 Prudence St.
Baltimore, MD 21226

Our parish is pleased to announce the purchase of new hardbound, bilingual missals to enhance our weekend liturgies. Each missal will include a personal dedication on the inside cover, offering a meaningful way to honor or remember loved ones—living or deceased.

How to Participate

Complete the dedication form available at the bottom of the PDF flyer. Submit your request with your loved one’s name via the collection or parish office.

Cost is $30 per dedication

Payment method: cash or check. Return the fee with your request.

A Lasting Tribute

Your dedication will be a lasting part of our parish worship experience, remembered each time the missal is used.
Thank you for helping enrich our liturgy while honoring those you love.

Missal Fundraiser!

Please support our Missal Fundraiser by purchasing a beautiful red or white 5-day votive candle! Proceeds will be used to pay for our new bilingual missals.