We strive to live a sacramental life centered on the Eucharist, committed to living and spreading the message of Jesus Christ
through worship, education, service, faithful witness and careful stewardship.
 

Lifting of the Dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass - Cardinal Gregory and the Bishops of the Province of Baltimore (Archdiocese of Baltimore, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, Catholic Diocese of Richmond and the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston) jointly announced that the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation will be lifted beginning the weekend of Saturday, June 26, and Sunday, June 27, 2021.  Here at St. Bartholomew Church, if you are fully vaccinated and feel comfortable being in church, you are not required to wear a mask. If you prefer to continue to wear a mask, please do. If you are partially vaccinated or not vaccinated for Covid, please wear a mask - children too. During distribution of communion, the priest and EMHC will continue to wear a mask for the time being. Social distancing, working fans and open windows will continue to be part of our process, in order to make you all feel as comfortable as possible. In the coming weeks we will be re-opening the roped-off pews and will remove the social distancing markers.