03/18/2026
Umoja Newsletter 03/18/26
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Maryland Catholic leaders and parishioners visited elected officials on Capitol Hill last week, along with Catholics from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
Michelle Zelaya, our associate director for social and economic concerns, arranged the meetings for the Maryland delegation to discuss just and compassionate immigration policies.
She said, “Our efforts focused on protecting religious liberty, safeguarding the religious workforce, supporting prison ministry services and advancing comprehensive immigration reform, which are all rooted in the belief that every person deserves dignity and humane treatment.”
The Maryland groups met with Senator Chris Van Hollen and with staff for Senator Angela Alsobrooks and several Representatives.
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POSTCARDS - Inviting Parishioners/Neighbors to your Easter Services or other events .
The AOB Communications Department is offering an effective way to reach out and invite those in your area to attend Mass at your parish this Easter Season. You could mail these to specific addresses or select certain zip codes/streets in your parish’s geographic area inviting that household to Mass or any other event at your church. Some examples/concepts are attached . These can be customized to your specific needs…adding an image of your church, changing language that you would prefer, and it can be translated into a different language and of course can include your Mass times or special events. We could also add a QR code that can drive folks to your website. Reach out to me ( [email protected] ) and we can get moving on this. We cover the design cost and the only $ involved would be printing cost and postage – but it is very reasonable. Let me know ASAP.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL GRANT
Vacation Bible School Grants - The League of the Little Flower is now accepting grant applications for Vacation Bible School and in support of salaries for lay parish ministers. These grants are made possible in part by the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries. Applications can be submitted here: https://bit.ly/LLF-VBS . More details are on the attached letter and questions can be directed to Edward Herrera at [email protected] .
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Daniel Rudd Scholarship
The Daniel Rudd Scholarship application is now open.
The Daniel Rudd Scholarship Fund is administered by the Office of Black Catholic Ministries of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The Scholarship named after the founder of the National Black Catholic Congress is open to low-income Black Catholic Students currently residing in Baltimore City or Baltimore County enrolled in a Catholic Elementary or High School within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Additionally, students must be a member of a Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Students must also be a present student of a Catholic School returning to a Catholic School for the new school year.
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Mar 20
Ocean of Mercy Weekend "Silent" Retreat
Mar 29
Knights of Columbus Council #205 - Annual Bull and Oyster Roast
3pm to 7pm, Tickets $70. Contact Renard Gardner 443-545-6582 or Patrick Ramsey 410-493-7620
Apr 19
WNAS Annual Bull and Oyster Roast
Martin's West - 6817 Dogwood Road, 1pm to 5pm
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