—  LIFE TEEN (Grades 9 - 12)  —

 

STEUBENVILLE WEEKEND… Fri., June 20 – Sun., June 22

We will be meeting in the back parking lot at 6:30 a.m. then heading to Church for the 7:00 a.m. Mass. Parents, we will be returning on Sunday, June 22 around 8:00 p.m. If you need further information, please call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

THANK YOU, On behalf of all young people in youth ministry, we would like to thank the Knights of Columbus for the wonderful golf tournament, held on June 6^th. May God bless all those who attended in support of our youth activities here at St. John Parish.

 

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.

 

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS … Sunday, June 15

After Sunday morning Masses, cub scout pack 420 will be selling glazed doughnuts for $5/dozen or $3 for ½ dozen. Thank you for your support.

 

WISDOM CLUB MEETING … Thursday, June 26

At the Ascension Episcopal Church on Court Street, Mass will be celebrated in the hall at 12:00 noon, followed by lunch and the meeting. Our speaker will be Mr. Charles Bevard, auctioneer and owner of Bevco Auctions. Members may bring in articles for appraisal. Remember your brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided. New members are welcome.

 

BASIC TRAINING for CATHOLICS … Beginning June 30

Continuing Monday’s at 7:00 p.m. for 4 weeks in the parish center. Seminarian Tyson and Deacon Michael will explore the pillars of the Catholic Faith from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Each session will stand-alone, don’t worry if you miss a session.

 

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE … Monday, July 7

In the school cafeteria from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thanks to all the donors, we received 114 pts in March. There is a serious shortage of blood at this time. 16 years olds are able to donate with parental consent. For an appointment, call Ted Cook at 410-876-2107.

 

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.

 

THE HISTORY of the CATHOLIC CHURCH … July 28 & Aug. 4

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Have you heard people criticize the Church, using historical events to depict the Church in a negative way? Put these events into the correct historical context, come and learn the whole story about Christ’s Church

 

PARISH FAMILY PICNIC … Saturday, August 9  

At the historic Shriver Homestead in Union Mills from 1:00 to 7:00 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 High School. Fictional script based on the life of Christ. Good for all ages. Tickets required. For information, call Jeanne at 410-876-3784 or 443-324-8487.

 

ST. JOHN TIME CAPSULE … Sunday, September 28

Immediately after to 12 noon Mass.  Please come join us in sealing the time capsule and be a part of history. For information, contact Teresa Richardson, at 410-840-4265.

 

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. Parishioners interested in attending the Dedication of our New Church are asked to complete a registration card, which is located in the pews and return it to the designated box in the back of the church or bring it to the parish center as soon as possible. This information is needed to help plan for the celebration. All are welcome.

 

PARISH PILGRIMAGE to ITALY … November 7 – 17

There will be a meeting for all registered Rome Pilgrims on June 29 at 11:30 a.m. (after the 10:30 a.m. Mass) in the school cafeteria. Be sure to have at least one person in your party attend this meeting, and bring your passport information. If you are on the waiting list for this trip, I ask you to please be patient as I am trying to secure spaces for you. Questions, please call Fr. Leo at the parish office.

 

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. Contact Pat Mueller at 410-876-2596.

CHURCH CLEANING NEEDED: We are looking for someone temporarily to clean the church on Monday and Thursday each week, for approximately five hours each day. If interested, please contact Terry Jones on ext. 216 at the Parish Center.

 

CURSILLO WEEKEND RETREATS: If you are looking for authentic Catholic lay spiritual retreats, consider participating in the Cursillo Movement of Baltimore. Fr. Leo is the spiritual director for this movement and invites you to grow in discipleship by coming to a weekend experience. The Men’s weekend is on October 9-12, and the Women’s is on October 16-19. For more information, contact Fr. Leo at the parish office or Sue Wenzlick at 410-850-5680.

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).

 

150^th ANNIVERSARY KEEPSAKES AVAILABLE to benefit our Church Building Fund.

·   The Wine Glass bears a satin-etched image of our Sesquicentennial logo, showing our parish mission, “Come to the Table of the Lord,” and, at the center, a representation of our altar…the same altar before which our families and generations of parishioners prayed in our original church on Main Street, the altar before which we pray today, and which will be at the center of worship when our new church is dedicated on Oct. 26. Cost is $5.

·   The 6” square Ceramic Tile is suitable for hanging. It shows a gold metallic representation of our Sesquicentennial logo and detailed images of the three churches in which St. John parishioners have worshipped since we became a parish in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Cost is $10.

 

Both may be purchased in the parish office, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, while supplies last.

 

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING: Boys and Girls in the 5^th grade or older are eligible to become Altar Servers. Those interested should fill out a registration form, which is available at the front desk of the parish center. Registration ends July 6. All new servers will be required to attend 3 practice sessions, listed below:

·   Session 1– Tues., July 8, 6-7:30 p.m. or Sat., July 12, 9-10:30 a.m.

·   Session 2– Tues., July 15, 6-7:30 p.m. or Sat., July 19, 9-10:30 a.m.

·   Session 3– Tues., July 22, 6-7:30 p.m. or Sat., July 26, 9-10:30 a.m.

 

MEMORIALIZE DECEASED ALUMNI of ST. JOHN SCHOOL: To have deceased Alumni of St. John School recognized at the Alumni Reunion on July 20, 2003, call Teresa O’Brien at 410-526-7205 or Dottie Pumputis at 410-875-3320.

 

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, instead, NFP is a safe, healthy, natural and effective way to plan your family according to God’s will. For info, 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.

 

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.

 

In our Community

BUCKLE UP RELIGIOUSLY this day of worship and every day, please wear your seat belt. This Spring, communities of faith are joining law enforcement, and other groups during Buckle Up America Week As seat belt and child safety seat laws are strictly enforced across Maryland, faith communities are pulling together to help their own, especially the highest risk group: teenagers. If you see a friend, loved one, or a young person forget to use his or her seat belt, remind them that you care and ask them to buckle up.

 

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 offer free and confidential help: counseling, medical, financial, housing, clothing, education, adoption. Volunteers also needed.

 

Vocations

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

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

·   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.

 

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.

 

SUMMER SCHOOL … June 23 – July 25

Calvert Hall will offer a coeducational summer school program with enrichment courses for students in grades 7 – 9, including Reading, Study Skills, Composition, Math and English Review, and Introduction to Algebra. The program also offers remedial courses for students from 9 – 12 the grades. For a brochure, or information, call 410-825-4266 or visit www.calverthall.com.

 

SUMMER ACADEMY for the ARTS … June 23 – July 25

The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Division of Catholic Schools is holding their fourth Summer Academy for the Arts at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. The academy is designed for middle school children with a curriculum that includes drama, visual arts, music and dance. The five-week session, will help students expand their talents in their artistic field of choice. Supervised daily recreational time on the campus and in the college pool, field trips. For information or to register call 1-800-5-CATHOLIC. 

 

DELONE CATHOLIC ANNUAL CARNIVAL …  June 23-28

Sponsored by the Delone Music Association. For information or to order tickets, please call Sam Mathias at 410-876-3043.

 

LOYOLA COLLEGE BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP: Two great weeks; June 29 – July 3 and August 4 – 8. For more information or to receive a brochure, call Karl Radday at 410-617-2767.

 

From the Archdiocese

DO YOU HEAR GOD CALLING YOU? If you have questions about discerning a vocation to the priesthood or women’s religious life, please contact Fr. Gerard Francik, the Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Baltimore at 410-547-5354.

 

Reminders

BULLETIN NOTE: Due to lost email, some articles may not have been received. Please resend any bulletin notices that were not published this week.

 

THE DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS is 12:00 noon on Monday. All announcements are requested in writing. Send to: bulletin@sjwest.org, or fax to: 410-857-1519.

 

TO HAVE SOMEONE ILL REMEMBERED during the prayer of the faithful at weekend Masses, please call the parish Office by Friday morning.

 

APPROPRIATE ATTIRE at MASS: During the warmer weather, shorts, tank-tops, bare-midriff tops or other revealing articles of clothing, and beach-style attire are not appropriate dress for celebrations of the Liturgy. Please observe these guidelines out of respect for the Lord’s presence and out of consideration for fellow parishioners.

 

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

 

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

 

We Pray…

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to Jaina Leigh Sheehy, child of Joseph Gualdarrama and Bridget Sheehy.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Michael A. McCaffrey, donated by his wife.

 

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 8:00 a.m. Mass.