Pastoral Care Services

Service Schedule

Unless otherwise noted, all services will be offered in the Chapel of Comfort, 1st floor Weinberg, across from the fountain and pharmacy.

Services are televised on the medical center's closed circuit television for patients who may not be able to visit the chapel.

Catholic Services

Catholic Mass, 12 noon, Monday - Thursday
Catholic Mass, 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sunday
Special services and holy days of obligations as announced.

Ecumenical/Interfaith Vesper Services

Evening Worship, 7:30 p.m., Sunday
Special Services and holiday observances as announced.

Hindu Services

Holy water from the Ganges available as needed.
Advice for concerns regarding medical exemption from fasting.

Jewish Services

Special services and holy days as announced.
Sabbath candles, kosher refrigerators and prayer books available as needed.

Muslim Services

Special services and holy days as announced.
Prayer rugs and copies of the Qu'ran available as needed.

Special Services

Throughout the year, the Department of Pastoral Care may offer special services in observance of religious holidays. Services are currently offered for the following days:

Check back regularly for updates about special religious services being held by the department.

For More Information

Please call 410-328-6014, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or ask your nurse to page a chaplain if you would like more information about:

Religious services
Religious items (e.g., Bibles, rosaries, Qur'ans, prayer books, kosher supplies )
Sacramental needs (e.g., baptism, communion)
Special/seasonal services and observances

The Chapel of Comfort is available 24-7 for personal prayer/meditation. There is a Prayer Journal available for written prayers and concerns.

This page was last updated on: December 13, 2011.

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