Mass Intentions
Monday, July 28
7:00 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Cootes
8:00 a.m. Edith Dreschler
Tuesday, July 29
7:00 a.m. Catharine Bluhm
8:00 a.m. Jim Mc Namara
Wednesday, July 30
7:00 a.m. Ray Stilling
8:00 a.m. Maureen Brothers
Thursday, July 31
7:00 a.m. Lillian Juliano
8:00 a.m. Marjorie B. Case
Friday, August 1 (First Friday)
7:00 a.m. Ethan A. Murphy
8:00 a.m. Mildred Taymans
Saturday, August 2
8:00 a.m. Int. of Poor Box Contributors
4:30 p.m. Maura Bernard De Pinto
6:30 p.m. Ronald Di Blasio
Sunday, August 3
7:15 a.m. Mac McKenzie
8:45 a.m. Jane Zengraft
10:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. John Parish
12:00 noon Bertha & Herbert Sprankle
6:00 p.m. Marjorie Moss
From the Pastor
The weekend of August 9/10, Father Gus Gordon will visit our parish and speak at all the Masses. Father Gordon is a representative of FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC. Many of us are familiar with the outstanding ministry this organization continues to support in Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere.
As construction of our new church nears completion, more and more interest has been generated, and visitors are tempted to cross beyond the orange fence. Please respect the no trespassing signs, and remember that the construction site is dangerous. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you to Darlene Smith and the School Alumni Committee. Last Sunday’s noon Mass and the Alumni Reunion Celebration at Martin’s Westminster was a wonderful experience for all. This event also marks the beginning of our school Alumni Association. Hopefully our school alumni will build on the success of this initial experience. Thanks again for all the hard work, creative displays and joyful participation.
May God bless you,
Liturgy & Worship
FIRST FRIDAY MORNING MASSES ... August 1
Morning Masses will be at 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. in the church.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA ... Thursday Mornings
Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary in the church.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET … Thursday Afternoons
At 3:00 P.M. in the church. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed before the Blessed Sacrament, ending with Benediction. All are welcome to attend.
PERPETUAL ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT: We need your help with the following hours: Sundays – 2, 10, & 11 a.m. and 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.; Mondays –1, 2, 7 & 9 a.m.; Tuesdays – 1, 3 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Wednesdays – 1, 2, 3 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Thursdays – 2 & 3 a.m.; Fridays – 1, 2, 3, & 9 a.m. and 12, 1, 4 & 10 p.m.; and Saturdays – 1, 2, 3 & 4 a.m. and 12, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 & 9 p.m. Please call the parish office if you can fill one hour.
We Pray …
WE PRAY for the REPOSE of Mary D. Lucas, Barry Kuhl, Anthony Gerace, William Rose, Alan Thompson, and for their families and friends.
THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN were recently baptized at St. John Church: Jennifer Ruth Fletcher, daughter of Mark & Nancy Fletcher; Elsa Grace Schoberg, daughter of E. Scott and Tara Schoberg; and Benjamin Francis Seeley, son of Demian & Rosalie Seeley.
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in loving memory of Fr. Joe Antoszewski, donated by the Ford & Murphy Families.
THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE of OUR LADY of FATIMA, donated to St. John’s by the Legion of Mary, may be placed in your home for one week by contacting, Mary Pat Kavanagh at 410-840-9413.
Liturgy of the Word
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … July 28 – August 3
Mon.: Ex 32:15-24,30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Mt 13:31-35
Tues.: Ex 33:7-11;34:5-9,28; Ps 103:6-13; Jn 11:19-27
Wed.: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7,9; Mt 13:44-46
Thurs.: Ex 40:16-21,34-38; Ps 84:3-6,8-11; Mt 13:47-53
Fri.: Lv 23:1,4-11,15-16,27,34-37; Ps 81:3-6,10-11; Mt 13:54-58
Sat.: Lv 25:1,8-17; Ps 67:2-3,5,7-8; Mt 14:1-12
Sun.: Ex 16:2-4,12-15; Eph 4:17,20-24; Jn 6:24-35
Stewardship
WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of July 20, 2003:
Envelopes: $17,872.26 Attendance: 3419
Loose: 4,819.36 Poor Box: $1,321.73
TOTAL: $22,691.62
This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $24,500.00. Our current weekly average is $22,978.80. Thank you.
VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
Total Pledged: $ 6,764,503 Goal: $ 8,056,600.
Paid to Date: 5,312,682 Pledged to date: 6,764,503.
Balance: $ 1,451,821 Interest Earned: 549,780.
Pledges needed: $ 742,317.
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.
ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTION option is available, call George Hinkel, in the Pairsh office.
School News
GROCERY CERTIFICATES are available in the parish office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon only.
ST. JOHN PTF ANNUAL FLEA MARKET … Sat., Sept. 13
From 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. Spend the day selling your household items, crafts, hobbies, etc. or just stop by for shopping and lunch. To register for a space ($20) or for more info, please call Betty Belk at 410-876-9032 or Ann Smith at 410-875-5890. SAVE THE ELEPHANTS! Please save your white elephant items for the PTF table. The School PTF will collect and sell your usable items and children’s clothes to benefit St. John School. Collection dates will be 9/2 – 9/13. For information, contact Cecelia Rose at 410-848-1637.
Religious Ed./Youth Activities
Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443
TEACHERS AND CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS NEEDED: The religious Education Program is in need of at least 12 teachers, several assistants, and teachers for the Home Study program (which meets on the first Wednesday of each month). Try sharing your faith with the young people of our parish! please call the Religious Education Office to find out where you can help.
REGISTRATION REMINDER: Please make sure that you have registered your children for this coming school year. Classes have limited space so don’t delay. Call the Religious Ed. Office for a registration form.
TEACHER MEETING … Saturday, August 23
From 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All teachers are asked to attend. You will be receiving a letter with more information.
— LIFE TEEN (grades 9-12) —
OCEAN CITY TRIP … Thursday, July 31
Grab your bathing suit and towel because we will be spending the day at O.C. The cost is $26 per person. We will leave St. John at 6:45 a.m. and return approximately 9:45 p.m. Bring money for food, a change of clothes and all your beach gear! Call the Religious Ed. Office to sign up.
WATER OLYMPICS … Sunday, August 3
After the 6:00 p.m. Mass, we will have the annual Water Olympics. Please bring a change of clothes because you are guaranteed to get Wet!
FREDERICK KEYS GAME … Wednesday, August 6
We are going to a Keys Game that will have fireworks afterward! We will leave St. John by 6:00 p.m. and return at 11:00 p.m. the Cost is $5.75 per person. We need adults to drive because we are carpooling.
ARE YOU GETTING THE LIFE TEEN NEWSLETTER? We just sent the summer newsletter. If you did not receive it and would like to know what is going on in Life Teen this summer, please call the Rel. Ed. Office to give your name and address.
— THE EDGE (grades 7-8) —
THE EDGE will join Life Teen for the Keys Game. See details under the Life Teen heading.
Outreach
* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *
Since we are all trying to put the Gospel into action in our own lives, we need to remember the poor boxes every Sunday. The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society thank you for your continued help.
SIXTH ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM: The Shepherd’s Staff needs your help with new school supplies, clothing, accessories and outerwear as well as gently used clothing, shoes & outerwear. Drop off is at the Shepherd’s Staff, 30 Carroll Street (10 – 2 p.m., M,T,F and 3 – 7 p.m., Thursday.) Urgent Need! Adult volunteers, individuals or groups to sort and hang clothing. For details call 410-857-5944.
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.
A SNO-BALL for ALL! … This weekend July 26th & 27th
The priests of St. John want to offer a small but sweet token of appreciation to the parish. The priests are serving Free Sno-balls on Saturday, July 26 after the 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Masses, and on Sunday, July 27 after the 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 6:00 p.m. Masses. Mingle a while after these Masses to meet the priests and enjoy a treat! The priests thank all members of our parish family for their mutual support, praying and working to draw one another to heaven.
WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun. Aug. 3
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.
ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, August 3
Sodality will meet for the 8:45 a.m. Mass for August, but will not have the monthly meeting until September. Please note; Katherine Dukehart will host the Sodality Summer Picnic on August 24. For more information, please call Deana at 410-876-1007.
THE HISTORY of the CATHOLIC CHURCH … July 28 & Aug. 4
At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Come learn the whole story about Christ’s Church.
PARISH FAMILY PICNIC … Saturday, August 9
At the historic Shriver Homestead in Union Mills from 1 - 7 p.m. Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase pit beef, hot dogs, burgers, sodas and snacks. Old-fashioned picnic with bingo, horseshoes, Big 6 wheels, country bands and more. $2/person or $8/family. For more information, call Sue or Pat at 410-876-3745. Volunteers needed: To volunteer and hour of your time at the picnic or to donate or bake a cake for the cake wheel, please call Kim at 410-875-4275.
THREE MARYS MUSICAL … September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13
Three Marys is a musical presented by St. John Community Production at Winters Mill High School. Help Needed! Please call to volunteer for set construction. We need a carpenter who can supervise and read blueprints. Also, we need five adult males for choir. For information or to volunteer, call Jeanne at 410-876-3784 or 443-324-8487 or Kelly at 410-876-7539.
ST. JOHN TIME CAPSULE … Sunday, September 28
Immediately after the 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.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE to ITALY … November 7 – 17
To all registered pilgrims for the upcoming Pilgrimage to Italy: Please send your remaining balance to the travel agency. International Tax and airport costs can be paid at a later time. Also, registered pilgrims are asked to please return all of the information forms to Fr. Leo and be sure to join us for a “taste of Italy” get together and final information session on Sunday, September 14th at 12:00 noon.
150th 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. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Malooly at 6:30 p.m. A reception will follow in the gym.
HELP NEEDED for ALTAR SERVERS: If you are able to volunteer a few hours a month to assist in cleaning and maintaining the vestments used by the Altar Servers, please call Dottie Cole at 410-751-9019.
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.
150th 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,” Cost is $5. ■ The 6” square Ceramic Tile shows a gold metallic representation of our Sesquicentennial logo and detailed images of the three churches. 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.
LES MISERABLES is coming to Baltimore in April 2004! St. John is planning a parish bus trip to see this musical, but we must reserve space early. This would make a great gift for Christmas! For more information, call Mary Masimore at 410-857-0526.
MARRIED COUPLES DATE-NIGHT OUT: Please join us on Saturday, August 23 to attend a one-day conference entitled, “Rekindling the Romance” led by Dennis Rainey, President of Family Life and Christian radio host. Call Mary Masimore at 410-857-0526 for more details.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING 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.
NEW BEGINNINGS is held in the parish center on the 1st and 3rd 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.
"FOR I WAS IN PRISON AND YOU VISITED ME …" St. John's Prison Ministry is in need of Catholics willing to share God's love, hope and forgiveness with those in need in our Carroll County Detention Center. For more information, please call Debbie Loveland at 410-876-9249.
"ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults become Catholic. Every year adults are welcomed into the Catholic Church through the RCIA. For more information, please call Sarah Torbeck at 410-848-0146, or Sandy Morningstar at 410-857-3571, or contact us by email: sarah@rt.nl Classes begin on August 24, 2003!
TOGETHER we can MAKE IT is an 8-10 week support group for those recently separated or divorced with a limited number of participants. We are pleased to offer this program again at St. John. The next session will begin Monday, August 4th and continue each Monday through October 14th. For Info, call Karen at 410-871-7247 or 410-857-1010.
Vocations
NEEDED FAMILIES for our TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM: Each week a St. John family receives the chalice and the commission at Mass to pray for an increase in the priestly and religious vocations during that week. Jesus said “Beg the Harvest Master for more Laborers.” Sign up now to have your family receive the chalice for one week over the next six months. For information, call Sue Hopkins at 410-857-5487.
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.
In Other Parishes
LOYOLA BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP … August 4-8
For more information, call Karl Radday at 410-617-2767.
In our Community
At 6:00 p.m. at Westminster City Park – Music, Praise and Prayer, for the students of Carroll County. For inclement weather, we will meet in the Westminster High Auditorium. For information, call 410-876-8714.
CARROLL TRANSIT SYSTEM will provide a bus for those who need transportation to area Sunday church services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays each month. Cost is $2 per person each way (within a 5 miles radius). Call 410-875-5555 by Thursday prior.
Reminders
ST. JOHN HEALTH CARE has items available for loan, such as wheelchairs and walkers. Call Sr. Bernadette in the parish office.
BULLETIN DEADLINE CHANGE: Please note, the upcoming Bulletin Deadlines: The bulletin deadline for Sunday, August 3 will be the same, Monday, July 28 at 12 noon, however, the deadline for the Sunday, August 10th bulletin is Tuesday, July 29th at 3:00 p.m. All announcements are requested in writing. Send to: bulletin@sjwest.org, or fax to 410-857-1519. Thank you.
TO HAVE SOMEONE ILL REMEMBERED during the prayer of the faithful at weekend Masses, please call the parish office.
WHILE ON VACATION call Mass-in-Transit at 1-800-627-7846 or online at www.masstimes.org for the nearest Catholic church.
LARGE‑PRINT MISSALETTE are available for use at weekend Masses. Please see an usher before Mass to pick up a copy.
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
SUNDAY NURSERY … During the 10:30 a.m. Mass
Located the St. Matthew Room of the school. For information, please contact Peggy Rager at 410-848-0790.