—  LIFE TEEN (Grades 9 - 12)  —

 

MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC … This Sunday

Life Teen will be holding its annual Memorial Day Weekend Picnic right after the 6:00 p.m. Mass. Bring your families to join us for a night of fun, games and food. You’ll need to bring your own burgers or hotdogs and Life Teen will provide paper products and grills.

 

ANNUAL VIDEO SCAVENGER HUNT … Sunday, June 1

Right after to 6:00 p.m. Mass. This is one of the coolest Life Nights of the year! Anyone in the 8^th grade or older is welcome to join us.

 

STEUBENVILLE MEETING … Sunday, June 8

After the 6:00 p.m. Mass, at least one parent must come with each teen. Please bring insurance information. For questions, please call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

YOUTH EXPO: Life Teen will be selling pretzels at the Youth Expo on Saturday, June 7, and we need volunteers! The Expo is open to everyone, and will be held at the Farm Museum from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be Dance Performances, BMX Biking, Horse Demonstrations, Fashion Shows, and lots of other fun activities. If you can help take a shift, please let Paul know.

 

ATTENTION SENIORS: All those who will be graduating this spring are invited to our annual Senior get together at the Sebeck’s on May 27^th from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. There will be food, fellowship and lots of fun. Please call Ms. Joanne at 410-840-2255 to RSVP or if you need directions. All seniors are welcome!

 

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.

 

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.

 

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, June 1

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

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun. June 1

If you are interested in becoming a member at St. John Parish or just interested in knowing how to get involved in the parish, you are invited to attend a Welcoming Session being held from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 – 12:00 noon.

 

DEDICATION COMMITTEE MEETING … Thurs., June 5

At 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. Please note change in date.

 

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. 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. 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. Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 followed by a 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 Musical Band Auditions. Monday, June 9, from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Winter’s Mill H.S., Seeking; Bass, Guitar/Standup Bass, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass. 10^th graders – adult. Bring instrument & piece of music. Call Judd for information at 240-409-8322.

 

 

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.

 

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, men especially are needed. Please contact Pat Mueller at 410-876-2596 for more information.

 

MEMORIAL BRICKS—3^rd PHASE DEADLINE: July 15^th is the last day to submit order forms for Memorial Bricks that will be in place for our Dedication Mass on October 26, 2003. Bricks ordered after that date will be ordered for placement in mid-November. Forms for ordering 4” x 8” bricks ($75) are available in the parish office. Please call Kathy Duex at 410-848-4469 to acquire an ordering form for an 8” x 8” brick ($150).

 

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 Deacon Michael.

 

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 by 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 June 28.

 

SESQUICENTENNIAL CERAMIC TILES depicting the history of each of the three St. John Churches will be available for sale in the parish office for $10 each. Please call for information.

 

SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS … Register now!

Spaces are filling up for the Summer 2003 Camps being sponsored by St. John School PTF. Pick up a registration flyer located in the back of church.

SUNDAY NURSERY … During the 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. Masses

Located in the St. Matthew room of the school. Anyone interested in starting a nursery during the 6:00 p.m. Mass should contact Peggy Rager at 410-848-0790.

 

150^th ANNIVERSARY WINE GLASS: Wine Glass mementos of our 150^th Anniversary year are available in the parish office. Each glass bears a satin-etched image of our Sesquicentennial theme, “Come to the Table of the Lord,” around the altar that was in our church on Main Street, is at the center of our worship today, and will be so in our new church. Cost is $5 each. To purchase, please pick up an order form in the parish office, or for information, call Norma at 410-848-4744, x 217.

 

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.

 

LAX SUMMER LEAGUE IN CARROLL COUNTY: Girls and Boys 7 – 14 Learn new skills, have fun and become a better lacrosse player this summer. Registration fee is $45 per player. For information, call Beth Nave a t 410-857-9363.

 

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. Contact Deacon Michael at the parish office (ext. 254). 

 

CHALICE PROGRAM: 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

ST. ALPHONSUS FLEA MARKET/BOOK SALE … June 21/22

From 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Alphonsus, Park & Saratoga Sts.

 

 

ADULT SUMMER RETREATS at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary:

·   June 13-15: Fr. James M. Donohue, “Mark, Matthew, & John: Faith and Forgiveness and Compassion.

·   June 20-22: Father Salvatore Lamendola, “Walking With God.”

·   July 11-13: Father John J. Lombardi, “Adoration and Liberation; Loving God and Neighbor in Today’s World.”

 

For more info or to register, contact Susie Nield at 301-447-5017.

 

LADIES ANCIENT ORDER of HIBERNIANS: If you are Irish by birth or descent and would like to share in your heritage and Catholic Faith with other women, join the LAOH. For more information, contact Kathleen Webster at 410-453-9731.

 

From the Archdiocese

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

BULLETIN DEADLINE FOR THIS WEEK ONLY will be Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. due to Memorial Day. You may email notices to bulletin@sjwest.org or fax to 410-857-1519.

 

HOLY COMMUNION will be brought to you during Mass, if you are unable to come to the altar. Please inform an usher.

 

We Pray…

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Gavin Michael Rohe, son of Ian & Shelia Rohe; Gabriella Maria Mancini, daughter of Mario & Dawn Mancini; Samantha Jean Strahotsky, daughter of Stephen & Kellie Strahotsky; Eric Gregory Wojtkowiak, son of Gregory & Mary Jojtkowiak; and Aidan Kyle Jenkins, son of Robert & Susan Jenkins.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of John Lane, Santo George Polink, Hans Listfeldt, Dr. Paul Karrmann, and for their families and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Michael McKenzie, donated by Bill & Rosemary McKenzie and Family.

 

MASS INTENTIONS are of such high volume that it occasionally becomes necessary to send them to missions who can respond to them in a timely fashion.  The following intentions have recently been sent. Deceased Dominicans (2 Masses), Helen Smith (3 Masses), Arthur J. Woolford, Sr. (2 Masses), Nell Blaese, Anna Buschman, William Patterson (2 Masses), Robert Sabiston, H. Ann Smith, Lee Le Tourneau, Gary Long, Thomas A. Zeitler, Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Cootes (12 Masses), Mary Ryan, Florence D. Sierakowski, Joseph Hershfeld, Margaret Hatfield, Charles Du Coty, Int. of Amy Ramsey, Benjamin Petty (2 Masses), Ron Frederick, Edward Hart, James O’Brien, and Int of Monk.