Guilford Hall Brewery is kindly donating beer to CCSB’s Oktoberfest on Saturday 9/27 - please support them at their Oktoberfest on Saturday 9/13!

Oktoberfest Celebration at Crown Hall & Biergarten

Dust off your dirndls and lace up those lederhosen—Oktoberfest is back and better than ever! We’re raising our steins high for the 4th Annual Oktoberfest at our European-style brewery, where the beer flows like the Rhine and the good times never run dry. Join us for a weekend packed with authentic brews, bratwurst, and Bavarian cheer—prost to tradition, flavor, and a whole lot of fun!🍺🍺🍺

Don't miss out on our exciting lineup of live music, delicious food, and a wide selection of craft beers to enjoy, ALL YOU CAN DRINK TICKETS AVAILABLE!

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.

Following the 11am mass at GC we will be having a farewell potluck for Fr Thomas! Come and say goodbye after his last mass & thank him for all he has done for our CCSB community!

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!

Join us for Dinner Fellowship after the 5:00 PM Mass, a wonderful opportunity to share a meal, connect, and build community. Each month, we gather outside the church after Mass and head to a different restaurant or venue to enjoy good food and great company. It’s a time to deepen friendships, meet new people, and continue the spirit of fellowship beyond the church walls. Come as you are and be part of this joyful gathering!

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.

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!

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:

CCSB’s Newly Married Couples Ministry meets at 7pm in the home of a local CCSB couple. Married within the last 10 years? This group is for you! Join the email list here to learn more.

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!

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!

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:

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

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 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!

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.

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:

CCSB’s Newly Married Couples Ministry meets at 7pm in the home of a local CCSB couple. Married within the last 10 years? This group is for you! Join the email list here to learn more.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

Join us for Dinner Fellowship after the 5:00 PM Mass, a wonderful opportunity to share a meal, connect, and build community. Each month, we gather outside the church after Mass and head to a different restaurant or venue to enjoy good food and great company. It’s a time to deepen friendships, meet new people, and continue the spirit of fellowship beyond the church walls. Come as you are and be part of this joyful gathering!

CCSB’s Newly Married Couples Ministry meets at 7pm in the home of a local CCSB couple. Married within the last 10 years? This group is for you! Join the email list here to learn more.

🍩 Donut Sunday! ☕

Join us after the 9:00 AM Mass for Donut Sunday—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!

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. 

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:

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!

CCSB’s Newly Married Couples Ministry meets at 7pm in the home of a local CCSB couple. Married within the last 10 years? This group is for you! Join the email list here to learn more.