— YOUTH ALIVE (Grades 5 - 6) —

 

YOUTH ALIVE PIZZA NIGHT ... Saturday, October 19

We will be meeting for the 4:30 p.m. Mass, then walk down to Frisco Pub for pizza. Parents, please pick your children up at 6:45 p.m. at Frisco’s. Cost is $2.00 per person. To sign up, please call Mrs. Davis at 410-848-7455, ext 303.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

Please continue to help minister to the poor in Carroll County by remembering that next Sunday, the third weekend of the month, we observe Food Sunday. Please bring your donations of non-perishable food to church and place in the white buckets by the door. We especially need donations of canned meats, stews, spaghetti sauce, canned pasta meals, jelly, powdered milk, canned fruit and bottled juices. We also need paper goods, such as toilet tissue, baby diapers, paper towels, etc. Thank you so much for your continued help and generosity!

 

Activities in Our Parish

NEW BEGINNINGS is being held in the parish center on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays each month from 7–9 p.m., 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 410-871-7247 or 410-857-1010.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP … Sunday, October 13

This week we will be joining in the Vocations Appreciation Dinner. We meet regularly each Sunday after the 6:00 p.m. Mass to encourage and strengthen Catholic men in faith and spirit through prayer, sharing and support. For more information, call Lawrence Solarczyk at 410-751-6477.

 

GIRL’S BASKETBALL remaining tryouts are as follows in the gym. 6^th gr. ~ 10/14, 5:30 – 7 p.m.; & 7^th gr. ~ 10/14, 3:30 – 5 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 18

From 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the gym. For more information, please call Laura at 410-552-1572.

 

WISDOM CLUB HOMECOMING … Thursday, October 26

A great Pot Luck Luncheon to honor longtime members and to celebrate their special commitment to the values of the Wisdom Club. Mass will be celebrated in the hall of the Ascension Episcopal Church at 12:00 noon. Members who have not signed up for food items for this event or who need further information are urged to call Lois at 410-840-0451.

 

ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY … October 25-26

Well known author and lecturer Marcellino D’Ambrosio, PhD, will be offering a 3-part presentation entitled Exploring the Catholic Church – October 25 beginning at 7:30 p.m. “Who needs the Catholic Church” and October 26 from 9  – 11:30 a.m. “Who needs Confession?” & “Getting more out of Mass.”  4 Clock hours will be given to catechists. For info, call Paul at 410-848-8443.

 

CO-OP NURSERY … Beginning, November 17

Childcare will be provided for ages 1-5 during the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Masses in the St. Matthew room of the school building.  An organizational meeting for interested families will be held on Tues., Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the St. Matthew room. For info, contact Peggy Rager at 410-848-0790 or Ann Mussina at 410-751-9844.

 

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.

 

CO-OP NURSERY DONATIONS NEEDED: New or gently used toys and children’s books, as well as a changing table and playpen.  We will open the nursery on Sunday, November 17^th.  If you are able to make a donation, please contact Peggy Rager at 410-848-0790 or Ann Mussina at 410-751-9844.

 

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 information, call Karen at 410-871-7247 or 410-857-1010. 

MARRIAGE PREPARATION: St. John Catholic Church will begin Pre-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

We’re gearing up! Bingo manager and volunteers are needed on 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 for information to volunteer, call Christine 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 15-17 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

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 info, 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.

 

Reminders

WE HAVE AN OBLIGATION as Catholics to take part in civic affairs so that they may reflect Christian values. Please remember to vote on election day, November 4^th. Register to vote at any county library or post office. Deadline to register is October 15.

 

KNOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS announce the availability of four-year, full-tuition academic scholarships. Catholic students now is Grade 4 or Grade 8 may apply. These scholarships may be used to attend a parish elementary school or a Catholic high school within the areas of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Application and information may be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Knott Scholarship Funds, P.O. Box 9489, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9489 or call 877-603-9980.

 

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…

FLOWERS on the ALTAR THIS WEEKEND donated by the family of  Maryanna Rothenberger.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Joyce McNally, Rosario Maranto, Dino Luzzi, Clarence Warner, William Mansfield, and for their families 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.

 

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET … Every Thursday

Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited in the Church at 3:00 p.m.

 

MASS INTENTIONS at St. John are of such a volume that it occasionally becomes necessary to send them to missions and churches that do not have any in order to have them responded to in a timely fashion. The following intentions have recently been sent away: Frances De Grange, Mary Frances Mudd (2 Masses), Sherry Bartosz (3 masses), Lillian Scally, James Cloeren, Int. of Louise Reiter, Patricia Sacks, Arthur Soucey, Frances H. Jensen (2 Masses), Lawrence Sullivan, Nancy Baratta, Shannon Mellendick, Dennis Blankenship, Shirley Pearl Janiak, Maria Diascro, Michael McKenzie, Linda Reohr, Barbara Cosentino, Michelle McNeine, Carolyn Jean Crawford, and Anne Fitzpatrick. 

 

ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS: Our parish invites memorial donations for altar flowers. You may wish to memorialize a deceased loved one, commemorate an anniversary, etc. Your name and the intention will be included in the bulletin the weekend your flowers are placed on the altar. Call the parish office to schedule.