Mass Intentions
Monday, October 7
7:00 a.m. Int. of Poor Box Contributors
8:00 a.m. Simonne Garceau
Tuesday, October 8
7:00 a.m. Thomas Ives
8:00 a.m. David Weidner
Wednesday, October 9
7:00 a.m. Theresa Kozlowski
8:00 a.m. Ruth Griffin
Thursday, October 10
7:00 a.m. Nina Eileen Wright
8:00 a.m. Maureen Brothers
Friday, October 11
7:00 a.m. Mary Picco
8:00 a.m. Rose Doak
Saturday, October 12
8:00 a.m. For an End to Abortion
4:30 p.m. Mary & Raymond Garner, Sr.
6:30 p.m. Lillian V. Mallonee
Sunday, October 13
7:15 a.m. Christian Ditzel
8:45 a.m. Benedetta DiBlasio
10:30 a.m. Antoinette Rowe
12:00 noon Parishioners of St. John Parish
6:00 p.m. Robert Gallagher
From the Pastor
As we begin the second phase of our Capital Campaign I want to ask for your continued prayers on this effort. Thanks to all who have volunteered to help, and I encourage all of our parishioners to participate. This is a difficult time for the Church and initiating a fund raising campaign in this climate is not encouraging. I am very much aware of the slow down in the economy and the uneasy peace that exists in the world. These are challenges that present us with opportunities for deepening our faith and our willingness to sacrifice. I know that God blesses our efforts and I believe that our parish will continue to respond positively to our needs.
May God bless you,
Liturgy & Worship
ANOINTING of the SICK will take place this weekend during the Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Mass and the Sunday, 12:00 noon Mass. A reception in the cafeteria will follow the Sunday Mass. Call Sr. Bernadette to arrange transportation.
SACRAMENTS as HEALING ACTION … Saturday, Oct. 12
From 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the parish center. You are invited to spend a few hours in prayer. Call Sister Bernadette in the parish office to register.
PERPETUAL ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT: We need your help with the following hours: Sundays – 4 & 5 p.m.; Wednesdays – 10:00 p.m.; Thursdays – 5:00 p.m.; and Saturdays – 10 a.m., 12, 1, 6 & 7 p.m. If you are willing to spend 1 hour or ½ hour each week with the Lord during one of these time periods, or any other, please call the parish center to give us your name, phone number and the day and time that we may schedule you for Adoration.
Liturgy of the Word
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … October 7 - 13
Mon.: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1-2,7-10; Lk 10:25-37
Tues.: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1-3,13-15; Lk 10:38-42
Wed.: Gal 2:1-2,7-14; Ps 117:1-2; Lk 11:1-4
Thurs.: Gal 3:1-5; (Ps) Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13
Fri.: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 11:15-26
Sat.: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28
Sun.: Is 25:6-10; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14,19-20; Mt 22:1-14
SCRIPTURE STUDY ... Every Wednesday
The Lord invites us to a banquet, one of the favorite images of Messianic times. This banquet is spread before us and can fully satisfy our needs, yet how often have we refused the Lord’s invitation to share in the riches prepared for us? All are invited in the parish center at 7:15 p.m. to review, in advance, Sunday’s scripture.
Stewardship
WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of September 29, 2002:
Envelopes: $15,904.52 Attendance: 3,441
Loose: 4,572.01 Poor Box: $1,470.76
TOTAL: $20,476.53
This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $23,100.00. Our current weekly average is $20,624.08. Thank you.
VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
Total Pledged: $ 5,438,646. VISION 2003
Paid to Date: 4,524,420. Goal: $ 8,056,600.
Balance: $ 914,226. Pledged to date: 5,405,418.
Pledges Needed: $2,651,182.
Thank you to all parishioners who have made a pledge. Many more are needed. Please call the parish office to make, renew or extend your pledge.
School News
School Calendar
Oct. 6 St. John PTF Family Picnic at Dutterer’s Park – 1-5 p.m.
Oct. 7 Individual Pictures Taken
Oct. 8 Interim Reports are sent home
Oct. 8 First Reconciliation Meeting for Parents – 6:45 p.m.
Oct. 10 First Reconciliation Meeting for Parents – 6:45 p.m.
Oct. 11 Grades 6-8 Field Trip to Grotto
Oct. 11 Family Fun Night Ice Cream Social –7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
PROSPECTIVE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: If you would like to serve on the St. John School Board, you are asked to call the membership chairman, Tess Hupfeld, at 410-876-2961 for more information and an application. We are currently in need of both parent and non-parent members with a background in technology and finance.
GIANT and SAFEWAY PROGRAM: Once again our school will benefit greatly by participating in this program by doing your regular shopping. Please register your store card with the school ID number (Giant is 01201 & Safeway is 6569987). Thank you for your support.
GROCERY CERTIFICATES are available through the school office before and after school in the parking lot. There is no additional cost and the school gets 5% of all sales.
MAKE ST. PATTY’S DAY 2003, A LUCKY DAY for St. John School! A silent auction fund raiser will be held at the St. Patrick’s Day Dance on March 15, 2003. We need contributions from your pot o’gold: sports memorabilia, crafts, gift certificates, vacations, event tickets, etc. All donations are tax deductible. If you have a good or service to donate, or know someone who does, please call Mary Richards at 410-552-6689 or Sheri Jadra at 410-239-6870.
Religious Ed./Youth Activities
Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443
PARENTS OF 2nd GRADERS are asked to attend one of the Reconciliation Meetings being held this Tues., Oct. 8 and Thurs., Oct. 10 at 6:45 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Baptismal Information Forms are due November 25. Please call the Religious Education Office if you did not receive this form.
2003 ENTERTAINMENT BOOK … On Sale Now!
Only $25 and they are effective immediately.
— LIFE TEEN (Grades 9 - 12) —
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS are being sold by Life Teen as a fund raiser for the Arizona Trip. If you would like to pick one up (or several), please call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office.
Outreach
* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *
“Love has no meaning if it isn’t shared. Love has to be put into action.” Please help us, the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, live these words of Mother Teresa. Through your donations to the poor boxes, we share the love of all St. John’s parishioners with the poor of Carroll County. God bless you for you wonderful generosity.
Activities in Our Parish
PANCAKE BREAKFAST … Sunday, October 6
From 7 – 12 noon. The Knights of Columbus are hosting their monthly pancake breakfast in the school cafeteria. Menu includes; Pancakes, French toast, sausage, fruit cup, coffee & tea. Bagels and cream cheese are also available.
WISDOM CLUB BAKE SALE … This Weekend
After all Masses in the cafeteria. Don’t forget to stop by the Wisdom Club’s annual Bake Sale offering delicious items such as pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, muffins and breads.
MEMORIAL to the PRE-BORN … This weekend
The Pro-Life Group has placed 3 sets of 170 crosses at the entrances of St. John property in memory of the 170 babies killed by abortion every hour of every day. Families may want to take time to discuss the meaning of this memorial.
2002 CARROLL COUNTRY LIFE CHAIN … Sun., October 6
From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. St. John Pro-Life Group will lead participation. Meet at the corner of Route 140 and Sullivan Rd. Rain or Shine. Join us as we stand and offer one hour of prayer for the 1.4 million babies killed by abortion in the United States last year. We’ll pray for the parents of these babies and the abortion providers, as well as for all elected officials everywhere.
NEW BEGINNINGS … Beginning October
Being held in the parish center on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. This open discussion group will emphasize personal growth and enrichment for the “single again” person. The goal of this discussion group is to provide separated and divorced people a forum to exchange experiences, ideas and opinions on subjects of interest to singles. For information, call Karen F. at 410-871-724 or 410-857-1010.
GIRL’S BASKETBALL TRYOUTS … Beginning October 7
Tryouts will be held for girls in grades 5 – 8 during the following dates and times in the gym.
5th grade ~ October 9; 4 – 5:30 p.m.
6th grade ~ October 11; 7 – 9:00 p.m. October 14; 5:30 – 7 p.m.
7th grade ~ October 11; 5 – 7:00 p.m. October 14; 3:30 – 5 p.m.
8th grade ~ October 7; 5:30 – 7 p.m. October 9; 5:30 – 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Lisa Hurley at 410-875-0376 or John Payne at 410-549-0569.
CO-ED ADULT VOLLEYBALL … Friday, October 11
From 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the gym. Adults are invited to come, enjoy the fun, and exercise. For more information, please call Laura at 410-552-1572.
VOCATION APPRECIATION DINNER … Sun., October 13
After the 6:00 p.m. Mass. Life Teen, the Edge and the Knights of Columbus will host a Vocations Appreciation Pot Luck Dinner. If you would like to join us in honoring our priests, deacons, seminarians, and others who serve us faithfully, please RSVP on the poster in the back of church. You will find a place to fill in your family name, the number attending, phone number, and the type of dish you plan to bring. We look forward to seeing you.
WISDOM CLUB CHRISTMAS SHOW … Thurs., Dec. 5
This trip to Lancaster’s American Music Theater includes, bus, show and lunch at Hershey’s Farm. Bus leaves St. John at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $60 per person. Interested members should pay Rosemary Ziegler at the next meeting on October 25. For reservations, call Rosemary at 410-795-8491.
TOGETHER we can MAKE IT is an 8-10 week small support group with a limited number of participants and two facilitators using specific materials. We are pleased to introduce this support group at St. John. The goal of the grant received from the Mercy Mission Fund, Sisters of Mercy, Regional Community of Baltimore, is to establish this program within the Archdiocese on a continuous basis to assist those in need of this support. The next session will be held in January 2003, specific dates to be announced. For further information, call Karen F. at 410-871-7247 or 410-857-1010.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION: St. John Catholic Church will begin Pro-Cana Classes to assist couples preparing for marriage. We’re looking for married couples to help. Couples must be married at least 5 years and have a sincere desire (notice: we’re not asking for “perfect”) to promote and strengthen marriage values. Training will be provided. Time requirements are very limited for this ministry. For more information, contact Fr. Leo Patalinghug.
UPCOMING BUS TRIPS: There are still seats available for the trip to Williamsburg, on Saturday, October 19. We’ll take some time for shopping at Williamsburg Pottery and spend the afternoon at Colonial Williamsburg. NEW YORK CITY: Anyone still interested please call Paul, ASAP. We may be able to fill another bus for Saturday, December 14. Both trips will leave at 6:00 a.m. and return by 10:00 p.m. The cost per trip is $47. Those who have signed up, the money is due now! Make checks payable to St. John Life Teen and send to the attention of Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed. Office.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2002 is gearing up! Bingo manager and volunteers are needed, December 6 for setup and December 7 (8:30-4:00 p.m.) for the Bazaar. Please call John Paris at 410-857-7666(work) or 410-751-7581 (home) for information.
ANGELS MINI-MALL is requesting donations of knick-knacks, candles, jewelry, cookbooks, religious items, etc. To donate items, or information to volunteer, call Christine Myers at 410-876-5627.
BASKET BOUTIQUE needs interested businesses to sponsor a Longaberger® Basket to be raffled at the Christmas Bazaar. Please call Kathy Rhoten at 410-876-8116.
MARKET PLACE is now accepting gently used household items, small working appliances, furniture, bed/bath/table linens, tins, baskets, toys, games. Donations may be left in the basement of the new school building on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. For daytime drop-off, call Al Wilder at 410-596-3608. Deadline for donations is Tuesday, November 26. For info, call Regina Sell at 410-876-6170.
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES are needed for the Christmas bazaar. These items may be left in the white food buckets at the doors of the church. For information, call Nina at 410-635-6422.
STITCHIN’ NOOK is in need of handmade items for their table this year. Any items may be dropped off at the parish center office. Please clearly mark your donation. For information, call Nancy Buell, at 410-848-4744 ext. 236.
STUFFED ANIMALS & DOLLS are needed for the Christmas Bazaar. For questions, please call Cathy Hoos at 410-876-2442.
ALL DONATIONS should be clearly marked with the name of the group for which they are intended.
From the Archdiocese
MARRIAGE – A VOCATION TO HOLINESS: Married couples experiencing some difficulties in the marriage, but willing to put their best effort to live their vows, are encouraged to participate in a retreat called “Retrouvaille” on either November 15-27 or February 7-9, 2003. To receive more information, please call 410-647-0350 or 301-468-6764.
Our Sesquicentennial
PARISH 2003 PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: In time for Christmas! Photographs of St. John parishioners and their families will be taken for the 2003 Pictorial Directory from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on St. John campus Monday through Friday, the weeks of October 28, November 4 & November 11, and on Saturday, November 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Families purchasing photographs from these sittings will receive a free Directory.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Now that the dates and times of the photo shoots have been finalized for the Pictorial Directory, volunteers are needed to assist on this committee. Many positions need to be filled, and your help is appreciated. Please contact Nancy Codner at 410-857-6494 if you can help with this project.
ST. JOHN ALUMNI: We need to hear from graduates of St. John High School or Grade School. We are planning a giant celebration for all St. John Alumni and we need your help in locating them. We also need chairpersons for various committees. For information, call Darlene Smith at 410-876-7031 or 410-848-1508.
MEMORIAL BRICKS: Personalize a brick for your family or loved one to pave the entrance to our new church. Forms for ordering 4” x 8” bricks ($75) are available in the narthex of the church and at the parish center. Call Kathy Duex at 410-848-4469 to have an order form for the 8” x 8” bricks ($150) mailed to you. Proceeds will go toward the furnishings of our new church.
Is God Calling You?
LIFE CHOICES…Discerning God’s Call: An overnight experience to help single Catholic adults, aged 20-40, discern God’s call for them to the married life, single life, religious life or priesthood. Friday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. Held at Bon Secours Spiritual center. $35.00 Contact Sister Kathy Jager, SSND, at 410-377-5179 or k-jager@juno.com. Register before October 15.
At Other Parishes
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: St. Casimir is sponsoring a six-week theology series called “Theology on Tap.” Sessions are being held at the Cosmopolitan in Canton. For info, call 410-415-5285.
THE TILMA at St. Peter’s Libertytown … Thursday, Oct. 17
Missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe the patroness of America, pro-life advocates and the unborn, travels throughout the world. All are invited to honor our Lady and invoke her help in ending abortion. The Tilma will be on display in the church beginning at 2:30 p.m. A Pro-Life Mass at 7 p.m. followed by a talk by guest speaker, George Ritchie. For information, call 301-898-5111.
DINNER/DANCE to benefit CARROLL COUNTRY PREGNANCY CENTER … Saturday, October 19
Celebrating the Gift of Life at St. Joseph’s, Taneytown. Spaghetti Dinner from 6-8 Dance, from 8-11. Donation is $10.00. For tickets, call 410-756-4393 or Pro-Life hotline 1-800-492-5530.
ST. JOHN LITERARY INSTITUTION at PROSPECT HALL will hold its annual open house on Sunday, October 20 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. St. John is a coed, college preparatory high school located in Frederick. For more information, call 301-662-4210.
Reminders
FOR SAFETY: It is most important to slow down (especially during morning school drop-off/morning Mass) on our campus parking lot. Your respect is most appreciated.
PARISH LIBRARY HOURS! Fine Catholic reading, listening and viewing are available at St. John Parish Library in the Parish Center. Library hours are stated on the front cover of this bulletin.
TO HAVE SOMEONE WHO IS ILL REMEMBERED during the Prayer of the Faithful at weekend Masses, please call the Parish Office by Friday morning.
THE DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS is 12:00 noon on Monday. All announcements are requested in writing. Thank you.
We Pray…
BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Stephanie Rose Broussard, daughter of Carl & Lisa Broussard; Ellie Madison Engnoth, daughter of Andrew & Sue Engnoth; Ellie Grace Pruitt, daughter of David & Mary Beth Pruitt; Rachel Elizabeth Rowe, daughter of Michael & Helen Rowe; Gracin Glover Schilling, son of Gregory & Corinne Schilling; and Blake Allen Kelly, son of Donald & Donna Kelly.
FLOWERS on the ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of William and Sarah Hoffman and Stanley Grzasko, donated by daughter Beatrice Wolf and husband Ann Grzasko.
WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Mary Campbell, and for her family and friends.
HAS IT BEEN A WHILE since you prayed the ROSARY? Check the pamphlets available in the church for help. The rosary is prayed daily after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.