Mass Intentions

Monday, October 28

      7:00 a.m.                     Vincenzo Moranto

      8:00 a.m.                     Eudora & Guy Nageotte

Tuesday, October 29

      7:00 a.m.                     Margaret Palaia

      8:00 a.m.                     Evelyn Young            

Wednesday, October 30

      7:00 a.m.                     Christian Ditzel

      8:00 a.m.                     Benedetta DiBlasio

Thursday, October 31

      7:00 a.m.                     Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Cootes

      8:00 a.m.                     Felix Baker

      7:00 p.m.                     Int. of Tim Mueller (vigil)

Friday, November 1

      7:00 a.m.                     Berenice Batterden

      9:15 a.m.                     Warren Williams

    12:00 noon                   Gilbert T. Perron

      7:00 p.m.                     Int. of all Capital Campaign volunteers

Saturday, November 2

      8:00 a.m.                     All Souls Intentions

        4:30 p.m.                     Ronald DiBlasio

        6:30 p.m.                     Dino Luzzi

Sunday, November 3

      7:15 a.m.                     All Souls Intentions

      8:45 a.m.                     Anna Curran

    10:30 a.m.                     Bertha Dwojeski

    12:00 noon                   Maridale Hanak

      6:00 p.m.                     Parishioners of St. John Parish

 

From the Pastor

    Progress on the building of our new church is moving forward on schedule. Cardinal Keeler has made plans to dedicate it on Sunday, September 28, 2003. The work between now and then is considerable. Your prayers for the successful completion of this project are needed and appreciated. The second phase of the capital campaign is now in progress. When you receive a call from one of our solicitors, please meet with them and prayerfully consider making a pledge. Your participation is needed in order to make this endeavor a reality. If you have already made or completed your pledge from the initial campaign and are willing to renew it, please let us know.

    Work of our new Pictorial Directory for our parish is also in progress.  Please consider participating in this project.  See the message in the bulletin for more information. This is a wonderful opportunity for a family photograph and a wonderful tool to get to know the members of our parish. Thank you for all your help.

 

May God bless you,

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

SOLEMNITY of ALL SAINTS … Friday, November 1

Holy Day of Obligation

Masses will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m. (vigil), and on Friday, November 1, at 7:00 and 9:15 a.m., 12:00 Noon and 7:00 p.m., in the Church.

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY ... Saturday, November 2

The 4:30 p.m. Mass will be a children’s liturgy.

ALL SOULS MASS INTENTIONS: Please return your All Souls envelopes to the parish office, or place them in the collection baskets, by November 1. A Novena of Masses will begin on All Souls Day.

 

PERPETUAL ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT:  We need your help with the following hours: Sundays – 4 & 5 p.m.; Tuesdays – 1 a.m. Wednesdays – 1 a.m. and 10 p.m.; Thursdays – 5 p.m.; and Saturdays – 10 a.m., 12, 1, 6 p.m. If you are willing to spend 1 hour or ½ hour each week with the Lord, please call the parish center to give us your name, phone number and the day and time that we may schedule you for Adoration.

 

MASS for DECEASED CHILDREN … Sunday, November 24

For those who have suffered the loss of a child, a special Mass will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. in the church. This Mass is personalized with the names of these beloved children, so please call by Wednesday, November 20, to Mary at 410-876-7033 or Bev (evenings) at 410-876-6275.

 

LITURGICAL MINISTERS MINI-RETREAT and REVIEW: Please reserve Saturday, January 18 (snow date January 25), for a Mini-Retreat and Review. All Liturgical Ministers (Extraordinary Ministers, Ushers, Music Ministers, Lectors, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Children’s Liturgy, Art & Environment) are urged to attend. If you cannot, please let your coordinator know. This important and necessary event will focus on prayer and ministry, and also help us organize ourselves as we prepare for the transition to the new church. The keynote address will be given by Msgr. Valenzano. This event will be a unique opportunity for you to grow in faith and be more effective in ministry. Location will be at Carroll Community College from 8:30 – 1:30 p.m. All Liturgical Ministers will receive a personal invitation in December. At that time, please assist us in our preparation and RSVP at that time.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … Oct. 28 – Nov. 3 

Mon.:   Eph 2:19-22;   Ps 19:2-5;   Lk 6:12-16

Tues.:  Eph 5:21-33;   Ps 128:1-5;   Lk 13:18-21

Wed.:  Eph 6:1-9;   Ps 145:10-14;   Lk 13:22-30

Thurs.: Eph 6:10-20;   Ps 144:1-2,9-10;   Lk 13:31-35

Fri.:      Rev 7:2-4,9-14;   Ps 24:1-4,5-6;   1 Jn 3:1-3;   Mt 5:1-12

Sat.:      Dn 12:1-3;   Ps 23:1-6;   Rom 6:3-9;   Jn 6:37-40

Sun.:     Mal 1:14-2:2,8-10;  Ps 131:1-3;  1Thes 2:7-9,13;  Mt 23:1-12

 

SCRIPTURE STUDY ... Every Wednesday

The prophet denounces those priests who in their pride have turned away from the Law, causing others to go astray. Jesus, too, is critical of those religious leaders who fail to practice what they preach. All, rather, are called to greatness through humility and service, by sharing their lives with others. All are invited at 7:15 p.m. to review, in advance, Sunday’s scripture.

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of October 20, 2002:

Envelopes:       $15,834.00                               Attendance:  3477

Loose:                   4,876.95                               Poor Box:   $1,492.39

TOTAL:         $20,710.95

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $23,100.00. Our current weekly average is $20,790.56. Thank you.

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    5,714,371.         VISION 2003

Paid to Date:             4,564,123.         Goal:                             $  8,056,600.

Balance:               $  1,150,248.     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. Memorial opportunities are still available. Please call the parish office to make, renew or extend your pledge.

 

School News

 

School Calendar

  Oct. 27       Daylight Savings Time ends

  Oct. 29       Grade 1 Field trip to Piney Run Nature Center

  Nov. 1         All Souls Liturgy – 9:15 a.m.

 

 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES: Please support the school through purchasing gift cards for Kohl’s and local grocery stores. There is no additional cost involved, but the school makes 5% from all sales. They are available through the school office and before and after school in the parking lot. Thank you.

 

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.

 

LARGE CASH RAFFLE TICKETS are available for $25. Grand prize $2,000, Second prize of $1,000 and 5 prizes of $100 each. Money raised will help pay for needed computers in the school. Drawing will be held at the Spaghetti Dinner on November 8. Contact Amy Lederer at 410-871-1132 or Margaret Ware at 410-876-5532 to purchase tickets. Deadline for tickets is November 1. This is 1 of only 5 fundraisers for the year!   

 

Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

 

NEXT HOME STUDY MEETING … Wed., November 6

At 6:45 p.m.

 

TEACHER/ASSISTANT MANDATORY IN-SERVICE POT-LUCK: Reminder to all teachers and assistants– The fall pot-luck dinner will be held Tuesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 7 from 5 – 8 p.m. in the cafeteria. Dinner will be followed by a presentation on the Archdiocesan Child Abuse Policy. Clock hours will be given for this mandatory in-service. Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert to share. Please call Paul in the Religious Education Office if you cannot attend.

 

CONFIRMATION PARENT/CANDIDATE MEETING will be on Tuesday, November 12 or Thursday, November 14 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in the church. At least one parent is asked to accompany their child. Please bring the following items with you: sponsor candidate information sheet, copy of your baptismal certificate and the final retreat payment of $50.00. If you have any questions, please call Paul.

 

REMINDER: Please turn in all money for Entertainment Books or return the unsold books to the Religious Ed. Office this week.

 

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS ARE NEEDED in the Religious Education Program. If you can help, please call the office ASAP.

 

INVITATIONS for FIRST RECONCILIATION went out to all parents of 2nd graders. Please call if you did not receive this.

 

REMINDER: Baptismal information sheets for those children preparing for their First Holy Communion are due in the Religious Education office by November 25.

 

 

 

—  LIFE TEEN (Grades 9 - 12)  —

 

FALL RETREAT … November 1 – 3

At Summit Lake. The cost is $85.00 and covers an awesome weekend of food, fun and some incredible talks, including Fr. Leo walking us through the Mass. Adoration and Reconciliation too!

 

LIFE TEEN ANNUAL CAMPFIRE … Sunday, November 10

After the 6:00 p.m. Mass, all teens are invited to join us as we celebrate the change of season, gathering around a warm fire. Plenty of fun, food and drinks will be provided.

 

HOLY SPIRIT T-SHIRTS are back by popular demand. Place your order for a Holy Spirit tie-dye T-shirt. We need to order at least 20 shirts, so get your order form and $15 to Jordan by Sunday, October 27. Parents, these make great gifts.

 

 

— YOUTH ALIVE (Grades 5 - 6) —

 

ALL SAINTS PARTY … Friday, November 1

From 7 – 8:45 p.m. in the cafeteria. Come in costume for fun, food, music, and games. Only appropriate costumes, please (nothing gruesome or gory).

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

The partnership of giving is a special one created by faith, bonded by sacrifice, nurtured by love and blessed by God. How can we fail, if you remember the poor boxes at the doors of the church?

 

Activities in Our Parish

MARIAN REFLECTION … Sunday, October 27

From 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the school gym. Please join Fr. Leo as he gives a theological talk on Our Lady and discusses the new Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary given to us by the Holy Father last week.

 

CO-ED ADULT VOLLEYBALL … Friday, November 1

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

 

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, November 3

Sodality meets for the 8:45 a.m. Mass, followed by the meeting in the Emmaus room in the parish center. Ladies aged 16 and older are welcome. If you need a ride, call Deana at 410-876-1007.

 

PARENTING PROGRAM … Sunday, November 17

The first session will be held after the 6:00 p.m. Mass. Dr. Tom Zirpoli is once again offering a program open to all parents that will help them better understand their relationships with their children. Follow-up sessions will be one-on-one and will be set up with Dr. Zirpoli. For info, call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

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. Donations needed: New or gently used toys and children’s books, as well as a changing table and playpen. For information, 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 contact Rosemary Ziegler at  410-795-8491.

 

ADULT CONFIRMATION: Adults who have missed Confirmation and are interested in being confirmed are asked to attend an introductory session on Monday, November 18 from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the parish center. To be confirmed in April of 2003, you must complete sessions that will be held every other week. If you need more information, please contact Seminarian Michael or Paul Gallagher.

 

YOUTH CONFIRMATION for those in grades 10-12 who missed being Confirmed earlier will begin Monday, November 4, from 6:30 –7:30 p.m. in the parish center. All those who complete these sessions, which will meet every other week, will be Confirmed in April 2003. For more information, please contact Seminarian Michael or Paul Gallagher.

 

NEW BEGINNINGS is being held in the parish center on the 1st and 3rd 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.

 

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.

 

NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP … Saturday, December 14

Still a few spaces available. Bus will leave at 6:00 a.m. and return by 10:00 p.m. The day is yours to see a show, visit a museum or do some shopping. Call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office. Payment of $47.00 is due now for those who have already signed up.

 

Christmas bazaar 2002

Saturday, December 7

We’re gearing up! Bingo manager and volunteers are needed! Please call John Paris at 410-857-7666 (work) or 410-751-7581 (home) for information.

ANGELS MINI-MALL needs donations as soon as possible of appropriate gift items; candy, microwave popcorn, candles, jewelry, cookbooks, religious items, ornaments, etc. To donate items, or get volunteer info, 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.

 

COMPUTERS, gently used systems, are needed. Call John Paris at 410-751-7581 (h) or 410-857-7666 (w).  

 

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. Deadline for donations is Tuesday, November 26. For information, call Regina Sell at 410-876-6170.

 

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES new and used are needed, such as; Crucifixes, medals, statues, pictures, bibles, rosaries, etc. Items should be marked “Religious Articles” and may be left in the white food buckets at the doors of the church. For larger items or for further 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. For daytime drop-off please call Al Wilder at 410-596-3608 (Mon - Fri. 8 a.m. –3 p.m.).

 

Our Sesquicentennial

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY—SMILE and don't miss the opportunity to have your family photo shown in our Pictorial Directory—a listing of all parish members—preferably in pictures. The only cost to you is the 15 minutes it takes to have your professional photo taken in the school by Campus Creations - Taylor Publishing, Monday through Friday from 4 – 9 p.m., the weeks of Oct. 28, Nov. 4 and 11, and Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  There is no obligation to purchase any photographs, or the directory. A free directory will be given to those purchasing a picture package. Photo packages will be available for Christmas gifts and cards. Sign-ups will take place after Masses this weekend in the school.  If you miss this opportunity to reserve a time, contact Kathy Jones at 410-848-1772 to schedule an appointment.

 

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.

At Other Parishes

OPEN HOUSES SCHEDULED:

v      Loyola Blakefield – 410-823-0601

          Sunday, October 27 – 11:00 to 2:00 p.m.

v      Mount Saint Joseph High School – 410-644-3300

Sunday, November 3 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

v      Mount De Sales Academy – 410-744-8498

          Sunday, November 10 – 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

v      Calvert Hall  – 410-825-4266

          Sunday, November 10 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

v      Cardinal Gibbons School – 410-644-1894

          Sunday, November 10 – 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

 

Reminders

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 the Monday before the weekend in which the announcement is to appear…NO EXCEPTIONS. All announcements are requested in writing. You may submit bulletin notices via e-mail to bulletin@sjwest.org. Thank you.


 

We Pray…

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Patricia Smith, William Mansfield, Clarence Warner and Richard M. Kuhns, and for their families and friends.

 

FLOWERS on the ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in loving memory of Frank Cooke, donated by his family.

 

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Faith Marie Brown, daughter of Scott Newberry & Donna Brown; Connor Evan Burnett, son of Shawn & Laura Burnett; Andrew Pasquale Buzzeo, son of Peter & Jessica Buzzeo; Alexa Josephine DeFeo, daughter of Stephen & Michelle DeFeo; Spencer James Poore, and  Steven David Poor, children of Scott & Rebecca Poore; Emma Riley Schatz, daughter of Andrew & Rosemary Schatz; Evan Garrett Spence, son of James & Danielle Spence; and Aidan Thomas Roland, son of Kevin & Karen Roland.

 

PRAY the ROSARY: Pamphlets are available in the back of church. The rosary is prayed daily after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.

 

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET … Every Thursday

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

 

ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS: 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.