—  YOUTH ALIVE (Grades 5 -6)  —

 

NEXT ACTIVITY NIGHT ... Friday, May 16

From 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. in the Cafeteria of the school. Wear your sneakers, we’ll be outside, weather permitting All 5 – 6 graders are welcome. No need to sign up, just come and bring a friend.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

During the month of May St. Vincent de Paul is asking for your help to assist us in supporting the Shepherd’s Staff Blessing Closet. Please bring in the following items: Most needed: Laundry detergent, disposable diapers, bath tissue, shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes. They also need: paper towels, napkins, tissues, all purpose cleaners, trash bags, feminine supplies, baby care items, light bulbs, liquid food supplements. These items will be delivered to Shepherds Staff to be distributed to needy families in the Westminster area. Thank you for your continued generosity.

 

activities in Our Parish

AND SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENTS

 

It is hoped that all parishioners will join in the festivities at these events celebrating our parish and our new church.

 

PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS …May 10/11  & 17/18

All registered parishioners sixteen years of age and older are encouraged to vote in the Pastoral Council Elections. We ask you to prayerfully consider the following candidates: Ed Berman, John Bryan, John Cesare, Maria DeCesare, Denise Diegel, Peggy Rager, Paul Rock, and Janet Tenney. Detailed information regarding the candidates is posted in the entry areas of the church. The ballots will be located in the pews during all Masses the weekends of May 10 & 11 and May 17 & 18. Completed ballots must be placed in the ballot boxes at the entry areas of the church prior to the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, May 18.

ADULT EDUCATION SESSIONS … Monday, May 12

From 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the parish center. The Adult Education session for May, will focus on “Mary and the Saints” and will be presented by Fr. Leo. For more information, please call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT SALES … Sunday, May 18

Pack 420 will sell glazed doughnuts outside the church after the Sunday morning Masses. $5/dozen and $3/half-dozen.

 

RENEWAL of MARRIAGE VOWS ... Saturday, May 24

Couples married in May are invited to renew their marriage vows at the 4:30 p.m. Mass. If you wish to participate, please sign up in the Sunday Sacristy or call the parish office in advance of the weekend.

 

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE … May 30 – June 1

At Steubenville, Ohio. Early registration ends April 25. Women wishing to attend may call Teresa Richardson at 410-857-9639.

 

WISDOM CLUB to MIDWAY SLOTS …Thurs., June 5

We will leave St. John at 8:15 a.m. and return 5:45 p.m. The price is $18/person. Money is due May 22. Non-Members are welcome. For reservations or information, call Rosemary at 410-795-8491.

 

K. C. CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT … Friday, June 6

At The Links at Gettysburg. 1:30 p.m. Anyone interested should sign up now before the rates go up. Registration is $95/person until 5/3, and $105/person until 5/23. All proceeds go to St. John Youth Ministry. Many prizes, food & beverages. For information, call John at 410-848-3722 or Dean at 410-848-5579.

 

CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE … June 6 – 8

At Steubenville, Ohio. Men’s Fellowship Group will again attend this conference. For information, call Paul Forst at 410-857-3542.

 

ST. JOHN SCHOOL REUNION … Sunday, July 20

For all alumni. Gather for Mass at 12:00 followed by tour of the school and reception at Martin’s, Westminster. Tickets required. Call Darlene at 410-876-7031.

 

PARISH FAMILY PICNIC … Saturday, August 9  

At the historic Shriver Homestead in Union Mills from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase a boxed lunch, sodas and snacks. Old-fashioned picnic with bingo, hayrides, contests, country bands and more. $2/person or $8/family. For more info, call Sue or Pat at 410-876-3745.

 

THREE MARYS MUSICAL … September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13

Three Marys is a musical presented by St. John Community Production at Winter’s Mill H.S. Needed: Teens and college-aged males interested in bit parts in the play; not a large time commitment. Please Jeanne at 410-876-3784 or 443-324-8487.

 

 

ST. THERESA…THE LITTLE FLOWER … Wed., October 1

At 7:30 in the gym. Cost is $4 per person.  Presented by Leonardo Defilippis. For more information, call the Religious Ed. Office.

 

DEDICATION MASS of the NEW CHURCH … Sun., Oct. 26

At 2:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal Keeler with a reception following in the gym.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE to ITALY … November 7 – 17

We are full for the original plan of 45 people, HOWEVER, after speaking with the tour agency, they offered another option that would accept 20 more people IF the waiting list reached up to 20. Therefore, if you wish to join this exciting opportunity, there is still a LAST CHANCE effort. Please submit the application form and your deposit by May 16, 2003. For those who have already signed up, Fr. Leo will be submitting all applications and deposit checks this week. Contact Fr. Leo for any questions.

 

50^th ANNIVERSARY BOOK & VIDEO … November 2003

A book and video detailing the history of St. John parish is scheduled for release and will be available to all parishioners.

 

SESQUICENTENNIAL YEAR CLOSING MASS… Sat., Dec. 27

On the Feast Day of our patron Saint. At 6:30 p.m., celebrated by Bishop Malooly. A reception follows in the gym.

 

AA MEETING ... Every Friday Evening

AA meets at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. There are no fees or dues. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. For more information or someone to talk to if you perceive you may have this disease, call Bob K. at 410‑857‑1782.

 

ALTAR SOCIETY of ST. JOHN – a group of parishioners dedicated to the care of the church’s appearance and cleanliness. Preparations are underway to form an Altar Society in our parish, as we plan for the move into our new church. Interested volunteers may contact Pat Mueller at 410-876-2596 for more information.

 

HELP WITH MASS: We need a parishioner to organize the Altar Server schedule, once every 2 months. Access to a computer and printer, and some type of word processor program is necessary. Help the servers to help at Mass. Please contact Seminarian Michael at 410-848-4744, ext. 254.

 

NEW BEGINNINGS is held in the parish center on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays each month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. to provide separated or divorced people a forum to exchange experiences, ideas and opinions. For info, call Karen F. at 410-871-7247.

 

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING NFP does not rely on artificial forms of contraception, which is physically and emotionally harmful, not always effective and potentially destructive to married life, communication, and the spouses’ understanding of physical love. Instead, NFP is a safe, healthy, natural and effective way to plan your family according to God’s will. This has also been proven to help couples communicate and improve their sense of love with each other. For information, call Christine & Mike Wallace at 410-833-9287.

 

RAFFLE! Win a Pilgrimage to Rome: Tickets are now available to win an 11-day Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Florence, Orvieto & Venice, from Nov. 7 – 17, 2003, with St. John parishioners–a $1,874 value. Winner must be 18 years of age or older (unless accompanied with a parent), with a U.S. Passport, and must be in good physical condition and able to walk without assistance. Tickets are available at the parish office from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, 3/$25 or 8/$50 proceeds benefit our Church Building Fund. The drawing will be held May 31, 2003 following the 4:30 p.m. Mass.

SPRING CLEANING? Check attics, basements, and closets for any new or used religious articles for the 2003 Christmas Bazaar, Wisdom Club Table. Place in the food buckets at the doors of the church or call Nina at 410-635-6422 for large item pick up.

 

WANTED…MARRIED COUPLES wishing to share their love of marriage with those preparing for marriage. We have recently revived the Pre-Cana program in our parish and are seeking couples to work with our new team. Limited time commitment…sessions run only twice a year. Topics presented at the sessions include: communication, prayer for couples, intimacy/sexuality, money matters, and ecclesiology of family. If you have been married 5 or more years and would like to become part of our team to offer insights to engaged couples on any of these topics, please contact Fr. Leo at the parish center.

 

SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS: The St. John School PTF is again sponsoring Summer Youth Camps. Flyers are located in the back of the church.

 

In our Community

CATHOLIC CHARITIES BASKET BINGO … Sat., May 31

At West Middle School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Sponsored by Catholic Charities Head Start of Carroll County. For more information, call 410-871-2450 or 410-876-8503.

 

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT and Community Outreach of Carroll Lutheran Village presents “Coming to Grips with Changing Needs with Aging” Thursday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Krug Chapel Auditorium. For information, call 410-848-0030.

 

CARROLL TRANSIT SYSTEM will provide a bus for those who need transportation to area Sunday church services on the 1^st and 3^rd Sundays each month. Cost is $2 per person each way (within a 5 miles radius). Call 410-875-5555 by Thursday prior.

 

PREGNANT & NEED HELP? A 24-hour hotline is available at 1-800-521-5530. Pregnancy Centers located in Westminster, Taneytown and Reisterstown offer free and confidential help: counseling, medical, financial, housing, clothing, education, adoption. Volunteers also needed.

 

CLEANING OUT YOUR CLOSETS? Residents Attacking Drugs (RAD) is in need of donations of jeans, flannel shirts and stockings for their annual Fall Scarecrow booth. For more information, please call Nancy Thomas at 410-840-0447.

 

Vocations

“CONVENT HOPPING” … Saturday, May 31

A group of young women (8^th grade and up) is going to Baltimore to visit several Women’s Religious Communities. See how some Catholic women have chosen to give their lives totally to God–they are “crazy in love” with Him. Contact Seminarian Michael at the parish office (ext. 254) for information. 

 

CHALICE PROGRAM: Where Families interested in praying for vocations by having the Chalice in their home for a week should call the parish office to give your name.

At Other Parishes

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER for DELONE CATHOLIC: The following high school student and member of our parish is being considered for service as a Special Minister of the Eucharist. If anyone knows of a reason why this candidate should not serve in this capacity, please call the pastor by the end of the week: Julie Mathias.

 

From the Archdiocese

SECRETARIAL POSITION – 18 hours/week position for person with excellent people and organizational skills to work with Pastoral Associates for Family Life, Small Christian Communities, and Christian Service. Excellent knowledge of office procedures and machines, and must demonstrated computer skills (Windows operation system and Microsoft products). Start June 2. Please send resume to: Denise O’Connor, PAFLM/OPC, St. Joseph Catholic Community, 915 Liberty Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784 by May 23.

 

CURSILLISTAS a monthly Ultreya will be held at Holy Family Church, Randallstown on the second Tuesday of each month. Come and join us on May 13^th at 7:30 p.m. The Cursillo method of small faith sharing groups helps to strengthen us in our journey in evangelization. Fr. Leo Patalinghug has been appointed the Spiritual Director of the movement in the Archdiocese. For information, call Susan Crowley at 410-795-5147.

 

MARRIAGE – A VOCATION TO HOLINESS: Married couples experiencing some difficulties in the marriage, but willing to put their best effort into living their vows, are encouraged to participate in a retreat called “Retrouvaille” on May 30 – June 1, To receive more information, please call 410-647-0350.

 

Reminders

THE DEADLINE for BULLETIN is 12:00 noon on Monday. All announcements are requested in writing. You may submit bulletin notices via e-mail to bulletin@sjwest.org. Thank you.

 

ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS: You may wish to honor a loved one by placing flowers on the altar in their memory. To schedule, please call the parish office

 

THANK YOU: This bulletin is furnished to the parish without charge. The advertisements that appear completely defray all publishing costs, which the church would otherwise be burdened. We encourage you to patronize our continuing sponsors and those that are new this year and as a thank you for their kind generosity.

 

We Pray…

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Emma Teubner, and for her family and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Daniel Salkeld, donated by Sherry Kelbaugh.