DONATE DIRECTLY

As you are able and willing to contribute financially, you can do so in several ways:

  • By credit card on our secure site, either one time or regularly scheduled;

  • By check, payable to CCSB, mailed to 110 E. West St., Baltimore, MD 21230 or by placing in collection baskets.

  • From your checking account by setting up the parish as a “bill” to be paid automatically by your account;

  • Through the parish Poor Box and other special collections at mass; or

  • Via VENMO, a peer-to-peer mobile payment platform using @CCSB9;

  • Weekly in the offertory basket at mass (contact the office for envelopes).

  • For gifts from trusts, wills or estate, please call the office. Our Federal EIN is 52-0591476.

  • For those making contributions for Facility Use or for Weddings, see those pages respectively.

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Endowment Fund

The Catholic Community of South Baltimore Endowment Funds were started in July 2009 to ensure that ministries and pastoral care are consistently funded in South Baltimore. Since then, the funds have grown to be worth over $795,000. Please consider making a donation by contacting Jennifer Smolen or by calling 410-752-8498.

EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS

Many local employers offer matching gifts; please contact your Human Resources office to inquire. If your employer does not support religious entities, we do have a Tuition Assistance Program and many community based programs, for which our facilities are used throughout the week to support, including: Narcotics Anonymous, Neighborhood Association Meetings, Quilting Circle and two schools. Ask your HR department to search their databases for our Fed ID number: 52-0591476.

Volunteer your time

Volunteer opportunities at CCSB are multi–fold. Maybe you just moved in and want to get involved, or your schedule allows for a few hours here and there. If you are interested, please contact the office for opportunities or interest in the areas below or others:

  • ADVOCATE for the poor using Catholic Advocacy Network (CAN) online tools from the Maryland Catholic Conference.

  • ALTAR SERVERS are needed at weekend liturgies; all ages welcome.

  • CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD occurs on Sundays during the 9:00 am Mass at Holy Cross and the 11:00 am Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel.

  • EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS assist with the distribution of Holy Communion  during Mass on a rotating schedule; training available if desired.

  • GREETERS distribute the songbooks at the beginning of Mass and the bulletin as people depart—with a smile!

  • LECTORS proclaim the Word of God during Mass on a schedule that fits your needs. A strong voice and ability to communicate is always helpful; training and workbooks available to help you prepare.

  • MUSIC MINISTRY is vibrant and present at every Mass! Click here to learn more.

  • VISITING THE HOMEBOUND TEAM brings the Eucharist to those who cannot attend Mass, or simply visit those who are homebound or in the hospital.

  • USHERS welcome people to the Liturgy, facilitate the collection and communion processions, and take attendance at each mass.

  • VAN DRIVERS: The parish’s van picks up parishioners each Saturday (4:00 pm Mass at St. Mary) and Sunday (9:00am Mass at Holy Cross). Parishioners who need a ride are asked to call the parish office by Thursday.