Join Us in Serving Through SALT (Mt. 5:13)
Supporting our neighbors in need across Baltimore
Thursdays at 5:00 PM – Our Lady of Good Counsel Hall

SALT (Mt. 5:13) is a Baltimore-based ministry that brings hope and nourishment to individuals experiencing hardship throughout the city. As a parish community, we support this mission by donating, preparing, cooking, and delivering casseroles, bread pudding, desserts, and more to those served by SALT, UHP, and the Missionaries of Charity.

We gather every Thursday at 5:00 PM in Our Lady of Good Counsel Hall to cook, connect, and serve together.

Can’t cook? No problem! You can still help by donating ingredients or prepared food—every contribution makes a difference.

Join fellow parishioners and friends from CCSB in this act of love and compassion. Whether you cook, donate, or deliver, your generosity brings comfort and dignity to those in need.

Stay connected and receive updates about upcoming service opportunities by joining the email lists for each team:

Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!

Join SALT Mt 5:13 All-Weather Compassion!

Are you looking for a way to serve, love, and make a real difference in our community? SALT Mt 5:13 All-Weather Compassion is a church group dedicated to being the "salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13) by bringing hope and nourishment to those in need—rain or shine!

When & Where:
📍 Home Depot Catonsville
🕘 Saturdays at 8:00 AM

We come together every Saturday morning to provide food, kindness, and encouragement to those who need it most. Whether you want to serve, donate, or simply share a warm smile, there’s a place for you in this mission of compassion.

Come be the hands and feet of Jesus. Let’s shine His love—one meal at a time!

#BeTheSalt

Offered after every Mass, the weekend that includes the first Sunday of each month
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered after every Mass on the weekend that includes the First Sunday of each month. Those who wish to receive the sacrament, and any family members who wish to join in prayerful support, can make their way to the front of church after the conclusion of Mass. Anointings can also be requested anytime by contacting the parish office.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 

Join us for A Taste of Spring 2026!

You’re invited to A Taste of Spring! This will be a day of spring fun outdoors for the South Baltimore community. Highlights include:

• Wine, beer, crushes, and summery food

• Wheels - a “sweets & spirits” wheel and a flower wheel

• Kids’ activities - a Plinko board, flower-themed crafts, and more activities for little and big kids alike

• Music from DJ PolleNATE — Nate Carper, local peninsula parent & CCSB parishioner, and Roses n Rust, local peninsula band!

• Raffle - buy your $5 tickets for a chance to win the $1,000 prize or the $250 prize

  • Need not be present to win. Drawings take place one hour before the end of the event.

During A Taste of Spring!

Inviting all middle schoolers and rising 6th graders to join us for a variety of games and fun!  Your child can invite other middle-schoolers to attend as well, even if they’re not parishioners!

IMPORTANT: if you have not done so already, please complete a permission slip and bring it with you or email it to beth.mayr@archbalt.org. This only needs to be completed once a year.  Here is the link - Permission slip here!

Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!

Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.

Join us for a sacred time of Eucharistic Adoration, offering an opportunity to pause, reflect, and be in the presence of Christ. This is a time for prayer, worship, and spiritual renewal. Come and embrace this moment of grace, peace, and restoration. All are welcome

Come to our open practice with Music Ministry!

If you are interested in helping us build a strong, congregational-led music ministry please volunteer your time and energy! We welcome vocalists or instrumentalists of any age, skill level, and availability.

Volunteer commitment to music ministry can be flexible based on your schedule - you are encouraged to reach out even if you are not able to be present every single weekend - we'd still love to have you and your talent! 

Please fill out the form below to voice your interest, and we look forward to being a part of this ministry with you! If you have any other questions, please email Ashley.Powers@archbalt.org.

If you are interested in staying up-to-date on music ministry’s activities at CCSB, receiving notifications when new Spotify playlists are updated, hearing about special events, keeping up with our musicians in the community, and reading blog posts all about music ministry, join our music bulletin email list - for musicians and music appreciators alike!

Join Us in Serving Through SALT (Mt. 5:13)
Supporting our neighbors in need across Baltimore
Thursdays at 5:00 PM – Our Lady of Good Counsel Hall

SALT (Mt. 5:13) is a Baltimore-based ministry that brings hope and nourishment to individuals experiencing hardship throughout the city. As a parish community, we support this mission by donating, preparing, cooking, and delivering casseroles, bread pudding, desserts, and more to those served by SALT, UHP, and the Missionaries of Charity.

We gather every Thursday at 5:00 PM in Our Lady of Good Counsel Hall to cook, connect, and serve together.

Can’t cook? No problem! You can still help by donating ingredients or prepared food—every contribution makes a difference.

Join fellow parishioners and friends from CCSB in this act of love and compassion. Whether you cook, donate, or deliver, your generosity brings comfort and dignity to those in need.

Stay connected and receive updates about upcoming service opportunities by joining the email lists for each team:

Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!

Come together for fellowship and donuts after 8am Mass at Holy Cross Hall.

On most first and third Fridays, all men are invited to Faith & Fitness! This Faith and Fitness Men's group gathers at Latrobe Park Soccer Field at 6:30am. Work out and meet new people, all while building your spiritual muscles!

To learn specific dates and details, join the Men’s Group email list and/or the Faith and Fitness text list.

Join SALT Mt 5:13 All-Weather Compassion!

Are you looking for a way to serve, love, and make a real difference in our community? SALT Mt 5:13 All-Weather Compassion is a church group dedicated to being the "salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13) by bringing hope and nourishment to those in need—rain or shine!

When & Where:
📍 Home Depot Catonsville
🕘 Saturdays at 8:00 AM

We come together every Saturday morning to provide food, kindness, and encouragement to those who need it most. Whether you want to serve, donate, or simply share a warm smile, there’s a place for you in this mission of compassion.

Come be the hands and feet of Jesus. Let’s shine His love—one meal at a time!

#BeTheSalt

🎬 Film Club Night! 🎬 Mothers Day Special!!!

Join us for a great evening of film and fellowship! We’ll gather at Holy Cross Hall to hang out, then start this month’s movie, Black Narcissus, at 6 PM. Come enjoy a classic film, good company, and great discussion. All are welcome—bring a friend! 🍿✨

At our regular 9am and 11am Masses, every second Sunday of the month, children of all ages are invited to participate in the Mass by lectoring, greeting, ushering, or bringing up the gifts. To learn when signups are released for Youth Masses, join the email/text Youth Mass list on Flocknote.

Join us for Trivia in place of Second Sunday Social!!!

Why: Fellowship, parish support, and...bragging rights. 

Join with a CCSB ministry to form a team, or play as an army of one!  We will have four rounds and four bonus rounds for CCSB Trivia superiority. Get some friends together to form a team, and come out to support our parish and a great local business!

Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!

Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.

Join Us in Serving Through SALT (Mt. 5:13)
Supporting our neighbors in need across Baltimore
Thursdays at 5:00 PM – Our Lady of Good Counsel Hall

SALT (Mt. 5:13) is a Baltimore-based ministry that brings hope and nourishment to individuals experiencing hardship throughout the city. As a parish community, we support this mission by donating, preparing, cooking, and delivering casseroles, bread pudding, desserts, and more to those served by SALT, UHP, and the Missionaries of Charity.

We gather every Thursday at 5:00 PM in Our Lady of Good Counsel Hall to cook, connect, and serve together.

Can’t cook? No problem! You can still help by donating ingredients or prepared food—every contribution makes a difference.

Join fellow parishioners and friends from CCSB in this act of love and compassion. Whether you cook, donate, or deliver, your generosity brings comfort and dignity to those in need.

Stay connected and receive updates about upcoming service opportunities by joining the email lists for each team:

Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!

Join SALT Mt 5:13 All-Weather Compassion!

Are you looking for a way to serve, love, and make a real difference in our community? SALT Mt 5:13 All-Weather Compassion is a church group dedicated to being the "salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13) by bringing hope and nourishment to those in need—rain or shine!

When & Where:
📍 Home Depot Catonsville
🕘 Saturdays at 8:00 AM

We come together every Saturday morning to provide food, kindness, and encouragement to those who need it most. Whether you want to serve, donate, or simply share a warm smile, there’s a place for you in this mission of compassion.

Come be the hands and feet of Jesus. Let’s shine His love—one meal at a time!

#BeTheSalt

🍩 Donut Sunday! ☕

Join us after the 9:00 AM Mass for Donut Sunday inside the hall of Holy Cross— this is a time to enjoy coffee, donuts, and great conversation! It’s the perfect chance to connect with fellow parishioners, meet new friends, and build community. Stop by, grab a treat, and spend some time with us. All are welcome!

🍩 Donut Sunday! ☕

Join us after the 11:00 AM Mass for Donut Sunday inside the Good Counsel Library—a time to enjoy coffee, donuts, and great conversation! It’s the perfect chance to connect with fellow parishioners, meet new friends, and build community. Stop by, grab a treat, and spend some time with us. All are welcome!

Inviting all middle schoolers and rising 6th graders to join us for a variety of games and fun!  Your child can invite other middle-schoolers to attend as well, even if they’re not parishioners!

IMPORTANT: if you have not done so already, please complete a permission slip and bring it with you or email it to beth.mayr@archbalt.org. This only needs to be completed once a year.  Here is the link - Permission slip here!

Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!

Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.

Come join us for conversations of loss and grief. In this season, know that you aren’t alone and gather for some conversations and support.

Reach out to Beth.Mayr@archbalt.org for any questions.

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 3: 38-39.

Stars and Cigars: New to CCSB is a gathering for husbands, fathers, and father figures to come together in faith to reflect on the struggles and joys of family life. The idea is to gather at 8:30 PM every third Tuesday of the month at a local parishioner home. The setting would be relaxed and welcoming, with optional cigar smoking—no pressure there.

While cigars are part of the theme, the focus is truly on conversation, connection, and reflection—not alcohol or partying. It’s about relaxing with purpose, and hopefully at a time that allows husbands and dads to still have plenty of family time beforehand. You can drop in for a few minutes or stay for a bit, come each month, or as your schedule allows. 

Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!

On most first and third Fridays, all men are invited to Faith & Fitness! This Faith and Fitness Men's group gathers at Latrobe Park Soccer Field at 6:30am. Work out and meet new people, all while building your spiritual muscles!

To learn specific dates and details, join the Men’s Group email list and/or the Faith and Fitness text list.

Join SALT Mt 5:13 All-Weather Compassion!

Are you looking for a way to serve, love, and make a real difference in our community? SALT Mt 5:13 All-Weather Compassion is a church group dedicated to being the "salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13) by bringing hope and nourishment to those in need—rain or shine!

When & Where:
📍 Home Depot Catonsville
🕘 Saturdays at 8:00 AM

We come together every Saturday morning to provide food, kindness, and encouragement to those who need it most. Whether you want to serve, donate, or simply share a warm smile, there’s a place for you in this mission of compassion.

Come be the hands and feet of Jesus. Let’s shine His love—one meal at a time!

#BeTheSalt

🎬 Film Club Night! 🎬

Join us for a great evening of film and fellowship! We’ll gather at Holy Cross Hall to hang out, then start this month’s movie, We’re No Angels, at 6 PM. Come enjoy a classic film, good company, and great discussion. All are welcome—bring a friend! 🍿✨

CCSB is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive! All in the community are welcome to schedule an appointment and save three lives.

Sign up to give blood on www.redcross.org - and bring a friend!

Volunteers prepare and serve meals to the residents of Baltimore Station, then join them for the meal and conversation. While it’s certainly helpful to have extra hands to prepare the meal, talking with the residents and hearing their stories is even more valuable, for both you and the residents! The shift is from 5pm-7pm, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated to attend, per Baltimore Station’s policy.

Join the email list to ensure you receive the sign-up when it becomes available:

Join Us in Serving Through SALT (Mt. 5:13)
Supporting our neighbors in need across Baltimore
Thursdays at 5:00 PM – Our Lady of Good Counsel Hall

SALT (Mt. 5:13) is a Baltimore-based ministry that brings hope and nourishment to individuals experiencing hardship throughout the city. As a parish community, we support this mission by donating, preparing, cooking, and delivering casseroles, bread pudding, desserts, and more to those served by SALT, UHP, and the Missionaries of Charity.

We gather every Thursday at 5:00 PM in Our Lady of Good Counsel Hall to cook, connect, and serve together.

Can’t cook? No problem! You can still help by donating ingredients or prepared food—every contribution makes a difference.

Join fellow parishioners and friends from CCSB in this act of love and compassion. Whether you cook, donate, or deliver, your generosity brings comfort and dignity to those in need.

Stay connected and receive updates about upcoming service opportunities by joining the email lists for each team:

Looking for a casual setting to learn more about how others are living out their faith and what our faith calls us to do? Church’s Night Out is organized by CCSB on the last Wednesday of every month at a bar/restaurant on the peninsula. Doors open at 7pm, talk begins at 7:30pm. This event is free, though any drinks/food are pay-on-your-own. See more in our email list as the events approach re: the specific topic, speaker, and location, or email beth.mayr@archbalt.org with questions!

Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!

Join SALT Mt 5:13 All-Weather Compassion!

Are you looking for a way to serve, love, and make a real difference in our community? SALT Mt 5:13 All-Weather Compassion is a church group dedicated to being the "salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13) by bringing hope and nourishment to those in need—rain or shine!

When & Where:
📍 Home Depot Catonsville
🕘 Saturdays at 8:00 AM

We come together every Saturday morning to provide food, kindness, and encouragement to those who need it most. Whether you want to serve, donate, or simply share a warm smile, there’s a place for you in this mission of compassion.

Come be the hands and feet of Jesus. Let’s shine His love—one meal at a time!

#BeTheSalt

Free Class for families interested in baptism with CCSB!

It is encouraged for you to come to mass first and then the class after!

For more information or registration, please contact Beth Mayr at Beth.Mayr@archbalt.org

Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!

Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.

Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!

Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!

Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.

Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!

Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!

Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.

Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!

Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!

Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.

Men’s group meets every Thursday morning - coffee is on at 6:45am, the discussion starts at 7am, and concludes at 7:50am. For those able to stay, Mass in Holy Cross begins at 8am. No prep needed - just come and join in the discussion!

Free Class for families interested in baptism with CCSB!

It is encouraged for you to come to mass first and then the class after!

For more information or registration, please contact Beth Mayr at Beth.Mayr@archbalt.org

Bible study meets in-person and virtually on Mondays at 7:30 PM. Zoom details available if you prefer virtual. New faces are welcome as always; no prep needed!

Email Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org for information.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 - 11:00 am to 3:30 pm at Holy Cross in Federal Hill (108 E West Street, Baltimore MD 21230)

Oktoberfest is right around the corner! This fundraiser supports Catholic education.

We’re excited to once again host Oktoberfest at the original German parish, Holy Cross. Join us for this outdoor festival with beer, German food, polka music, kids’ games, wheels of chance, a cash raffle, and more.

We’d love your participation!

• Buy (or sell) raffle tickets. $5/ticket or $20 for 5 tickets, and two chances to win - first drawing for $1,000 and second drawing for $250 (both drawings will be at the event). Need not be present to win!

• Volunteer! We need many hands to make this event possible.

• Donate alcohol or baked goods for the wheel of chance prizes! Contact Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org to arrange drop-off of either.

• Sponsor the event! We are grateful for the many sponsors that make Oktoberfest possible. Contact Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org to learn more.

• Spread the word! Can you post our flyer in your window, restaurant, or place of work? We appreciate the help in spreading the word!

• Attend! All are welcome at this fun event – no RSVP needed. Stop by for a beer, German food, and a chance to win alcohol, baked goods, prizes, and more! A live polka band will be playing during the event. It’s a family-friendly event – kids of all ages are welcome. See you there!