Heaven, Hell, Death, and Judgment

The last things are not meant to cause fear — they are meant to inspire hope.

Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow & Dr. Edward Sri

Join us for a five-week journey through what the Church teaches about death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Each session pairs a 30-minute video with guided reflection and discussion, helping us live this life with eternity in mind.

When: Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 AM

Where: Community of St. Athanasius and St. Rose of Lima — Main Church Hall

RSVP: Parish Office at 410-355-5740 or athanasius5740@gmail.com

Fall 2026 Session Dates

Session 1: Oct 24
Session 2: Oct 31
Session 3: Nov 7
Session 4: Nov 14
Session 5: Nov 21

All are welcome — no experience necessary.

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

Winner will receive:

• 1 Bushel of Maryland Blue Crabs and 12 ears of corn (donated by The Crab Depot)
• $100 Cash
• $100.00 Worth of Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets
• 2 Rolls of table paper cover
• Large Crab picture
• Metal “Crab Is In” sign
• Crab fleece blanket with a Christmas theme
• Crab earmuffs
• Handcrafted crab motif table runner
• Mini crab handbag
• Mini crab art print from Ocean City, MD
• Crab serving tray
• Crab welcome sign
• Handcrafted Maryland themed table runner
• Plastic crab tablecloth
• Catch of the Day serving platter
• 6 Crab cracking mallets
• Elite crab picking tool kit
• Maryland themed water bottle

Tickets: $5.00 each
OR 5 tickets for $20.00

Tickets can be purchased before and after Masses or by visiting the Parish Office during regular business hours.

Special Thanks to The Crab Depot for the donation!

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.

Congratulations to Marge Gunning who won the $5,000 grand prize on June 7, 2026!