Parish Life

Participate in religious, charitable and educations apostolates of the Church. They actively support right-to-life activities and various charities on the local and national level, offer support and encouragement to our clergy and participate in multiple parish life activities. Meetings take place at Church of the Resurrection in parish center in the large conference room on the first Thursday of the Month at 7:30PM. 

Primary Contact: Marguerite Collins, Regent 
Phone: 410-979-3634
Email: [email protected]

The main goal of the Catholic Women's Association is to enhance the spiritual growth of Catholic women and enable them to participate effectively in evangelization and sanctification of humanity. The movement brings women closer to God and unites them as they participate in the general development of their church and community, performing various charitable works.  The association meets the second Sunday of each month at the Church of the Resurrection, beginning with attending the 11:30 AM Mass,  participating in the liturgy and continuing with a 12:45 PM meeting.

An international organization of Catholics who gather to pray and perform works of service. Members attend weekly meetings, do a minimum of two hours of apostolic work each week, and recite the Legion prayer daily. Members must be practicing Catholics. 

Primary Contact: Rubie Mize
Phone: 410-465-1670
Email: [email protected]
Volunteers: Yes 
Meetings: Monday evenings at 6:00PM in the parish conference room

 

The pastorate Men’s Club is dedicated to serving parishioners, families, and the surrounding community through fellowship events and activities for adults and children.  We also provide special activities for Springfield Hospital patients, members of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill (AMI) of Howard County, and other community groups.  We invite all men of the pastorate to join us. No need to contact us ahead of time, just come to a meeting! Meeting dates, times and locations will be published on the Church of the Resurrection website and in the bulletins. We look forward to welcoming you!
Contact: Paul Seiler 
Phone: 410-465-4483

Email: [email protected]

Open Arms is a group of family memebers, allies and members of the LBGTQ+ community. Working with the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the pastorate (St. Paul and Church of the Resurrection) clergy , confirming and respecting the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. 

Primary Contact: Diane Gibbons Lesko 
Phone: 443-956-5120
Email: [email protected] 
Meets on: 4th Thursday of the month at Church of the Resurrection Large Conference Room in the Pastoral Center

The pastoral council supports St. Paul's mission, vision and values by advising and assisting the pastor concerning the overall function of the parish. Council is a channel of communication for questions, insights, views and plans for the parish among parishioners, the pastoral council and our pastor.  Meets monthly in the evening (Sept. – June) and members also serve on various subcommittees as well as making announcements at weekend Masses.  This is an adult ministry and not ideal for those with limited time. Council members must apply for open seats on the council and be elected by the parishioners for a three-year term.

Primary Contact: Mary Margaret Hague
Phone: 443-542-7777
Email: [email protected]

The Pastoral Visitor Ministry has two volunteer opportunities, pastoral visits to assisted living  communities and pastoral visits to the homebound, bringing Holy Communion to parishioners unable to attend Mass. This is an adult ministry which welcomes parishioners with physical limitations. Volunteers are selected based on their interaction skills with the elderly and their ability to meet the requirements of Eucharistic Ministers.  The flexibility of a visitation schedule makes this ministry ideal for those with limited time.
Contact: Deacon George Krause
Phone: 410-465-0622
Email: [email protected]

The Pro-life Committee is an outreach ministry based in prayer and life-affirming events that seeks to spread the Gospel of Life. Goals are to provide information about the life issues of abortion, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, and capital punishment; as well as to provide support for vulnerable individuals such as women in crisis pregnancies and the elderly and disabled.  There are no regular meetings.   Volunteers participate in activities as they are held and can participate in some activities completely on their own schedules. Children and families are welcome to volunteer together. Events are accessible to those with physical limitations. 
Primary Contact: Maria Hayden 
Phone: 410-465-1670
Email: [email protected]

A sponsor couple mentors and works with the engaged couple wishing to enter into the Sacrament of Matrimony, helping to prepare them on this journey to understand elements of a sacramentally married life. Couples meet four times before the wedding.
Primary Contact: Deacon George Krause
Phone: 410-465-0622
Email: [email protected]

Promotes Chritsian charity and fellowship among women of the pastorate. Assist in various activities at St. Paul. Major fundraisers are bus trips and the annual lottery raffles chances which fund various needs requested by the Pastor and/or parish manager. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month, September through June) at 1:00PM in Dohony Hall. 
Primary Contact: Sharon Seiler
Phone: 410-465-4483
Email: [email protected]