Mass Intentions
Monday, August 4
7:00 a.m. Peyton & Madaline Carr
8:00 a.m. Alvina F. Doyle
Tuesday, August 5
7:00 a.m. Paul Geraghty
8:00 a.m. Robert Moore
Wednesday, August 6
7:00 a.m. Edith Drechsler
8:00 a.m. Anna Vidi
Thursday, August 7
7:00 a.m. Elizabeth Margaret McNaney
8:00 a.m. Paul M. Koontz
Friday, August 8
7:00 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Cootes
8:00 a.m. Berenice Batterden
Saturday, August 9
8:00 a.m. For an end to abortion
4:30 p.m. Michael A. McCaffrey
6:30 p.m. Stanley W. Grzasko
Sunday, August 10
7:15 a.m. Int. of George Hinkel
8:45 a.m. Int. of Maria Ilczytyn
10:30 a.m. Edith Drechsler
12:00 noon Simone Garceau
6:00 p.m. Parishioners of St. John Parish
From the Pastor
Slightly more that a year ago, Seminarian Michael DeAscanis, having completed three years of theology in Rome, arrived in our parish to begin his pastoral year. Next month Deacon Michael will return to Rome to complete his seminary preparation for ordination to the priesthood. I am looking forward to his return to our parish, as a priest to celebrate Mass for our parish. I want to thank Deacon Michael for all his hard work, faithful ministry and prayers. I also want to assure him of our continued prayers as he responds to God’s call in his life. Let us also pray for vocations to the priesthood, religious life and diaconate from our parish.
Next Sunday our parish will celebrate its first Summer Picnic in many years. The Parish Picnic is an important part of our 150th anniversary celebration. I hope many of our parishioners will be able to participate. I am especially grateful to Pat and Sue Scheper and the picnic committee members who have worked hard to make this event possible. Hope to see you there and please pray for good weather.
May God bless you,
Liturgy & Worship
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.
DAILY ROSARY is prayed each morning after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Pamphlets are available in the back of the church.
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 John DiMartino, Mary Clay, Sister Mary Thomas, Margaret Whitcomb, and for their families and friends.
THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN were recently baptized at St. John Church: Luke William Drager, son of Ronald & Beth Drager, Jr.; Savannah Grace Hensley, daughter of Robert & Jennifer Hensley; Marleigh Brooke Lloyd, daughter of Robert & Michelle Lloyd; and Jillian Marie Sweitzer, daughter of Gary & Susan Sweitzer.
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Wynetta Tenney, donated by the Darrell Tenney Family.
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 … August 4 - 10
Mon.: Nm 11:4-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21
Tues.: Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:1,3-7,12-13; Mt 14:22-36
Wed.: Dn 7:9-10,13-14; Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10
Thurs.: Nm 20:1-13; Ps 95:1-2,6-9; Mt 16:13-23
Fri.: Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16,21; Mt 16:24-28
Sat.: Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-4,47,51; Mt 17:14-20
Sun.: 1 Kg 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-9; Eph 4:30-5:2; Jn 6:41-51
Stewardship
WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of July 27, 2003:
Envelopes: $17,563.61 Attendance: 3083
Loose: 4,383.48 Poor Box: $1,520.57
TOTAL: $21,947.09
This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $24,500.00. Our current weekly average is $23,068.32. 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 on extension 249 in the parish office.
THANK YOU for your DONATIONS for the annual Missionary Cooperative Collection for the Propagation of the Faith. Total collected was $5,034.70.
School News
PARENT PACKET PICK-UP … Wednesday, August 6
From 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the school lobby.
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) —
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
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.)
activities in Our Parish
AND SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENTS
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 … August 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 an 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.
DEDICATION COMMITTEE MEETING … Thurs., Aug. 14
At 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. Please be prepared to give committee report. Thank you.
Tues, Aug. 19, 6 – 7:30 p.m. OR Sat., Aug. 30, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
In the church. All current servers that have not previously attended a Re-Certification Training are required to attend one of the above sessions in order to stay on the rolls for the fall. Please be punctual as we have much to review. For questions, contact Mr. Joe Baccala at 410-751-8975 between the hours of 7 – 9:30 p.m.
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.
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. Registered pilgrims are asked to 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 Sun., Sept. 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.
ALUMNI WINE GLASSES – Bears the satin etched images of the new school logo and the date of the 1st Alumni Reunion. The cost is $5.00. Call, Darlene at 410-876-7031 or Norma on extension 217 in the parish office.
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.
THE DEDICATION COMMITTEE for the new church would like to thank everyone who expressed an interest in attending the dedication ceremonies on Sunday, October 26th. Because of the overwhelming response for tickets, a lottery will be held in August. You will be contacted by mail if your name is drawn.
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.
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
YOU MAY SUBMIT BULLETIN NOTICES via e-mail at bulletin@sjwest.org, or call the parish office for other options. All notices need to be in writing. Please note articles submitted this week will be published in the August 17th bulletin.
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.