St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church

Our Pastor is assigned to the Parish by the Archbishop. He is responsible for the overall spiritual care of the Parish community, including the administration of the sacraments, counseling assistance to persons in spiritual need, instruction in the Gospel and Church teaching. He sees to the provisions for adequate facilities for the liturgical, educational and social aspects of parish life, and to their financial support. It is his responsibility to maintain a sufficient staff and volunteers to accomplish parish objectives and programs. He accomplishes this with the support of the Parish Council. The priority of parish obligations, needs and long-range goals are determined by the Pastor with the cooperation of his staff, the Council and parishioners. Our Pastor is Reverend A. Henry Kunkel, 410-879-4015, ext. 28 or hkunkel_stmarys@yahoo.com.

Our weekend assistants are Reverend Lloyd George, S.J. and Reverend Paul Henry.

The Permanent Deacon is ordained to the clerical state and assigned to a parish by the Archbishop. The Permanent Deacon assists the celebrant at Eucharist, is an ordinary minister of the Eucharist and proclaims and preaches the Word of God. He may baptize and officiate at marriages and celebrate the rites of Christian Burial. Our Deacons visit the sick, attend to the care of needy, the lonely and those under stress, including the separated, widowed or divorced. They assist the Pastor in other areas as needed. Our permanent deacons are Reverend Mr. Simon Driesen, Reverend Mr. Gary Dumer and Phillip G. Sensechal . For more information, please call the Parish Office at 410-879-4015 or 410-838-7471.

The Director of Faith Formation is the member of the staff primarily responsible for the Religious Education of the community of St. Mary’s. She directs the Faith Formation program for Pre-school through Grade 12. She is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of curricula and serves as a resource person for the catechists. The DRE also provides programs for parents to aid them in the preparation of their children for celebrating Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation and serves as staff member for the annual Vacation Bible School. Our director of Faith Formation is Janet Young, 410-879-4015, 410-452-5166, ext. 24.

Youth Ministry is responsible for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive Youth Ministry program for both Middle and High School youth. The program allows for growth in spiritual and social areas as well as focusing on justice issues. Youth Ministry is also responsible for empowering parents to help with this ministry. The leader of Youth Ministry is Rachel Bittner, 410-879-4015, 410-452-5166, ext. 23.

Held the last week in June. Chairperson is Rachel Bittner. For more information, please call the Parish Office at 410-879-4015 or 410-838-7471.

Kathy Ayers. For more information, please call the Parish Office at 410-879-4015 or 410-838-7471.