Mass Intentions
Monday, August 11
7:00 a.m. Mary Barbin
8:00 a.m. Maureen Brothers
Tuesday, August 12
7:00 a.m. Marjorie Moss
8:00 a.m. Int. of Joe Norton
Wednesday, August 13
7:00 a.m. Peter Foley
8:00 a.m. Fr. Joseph Kaiser
Thursday, August 14
7:00 a.m. Int. of Randy Rager
8:00 a.m. Alvina F. Doyle
7:00 p.m. Ted Hollenbaugh
Friday, August 15
7:00 a.m. Nanda Fulton
9:15 a.m. Eugene & Josephine Peach
12:00 p.m. Bud Beatty
7:00 p.m. Int. Of Michael Kelly
Saturday, August 16
8:00 a.m. Daniel O’Brien
4:30 p.m. Mary Garner
6:30 p.m. Parishioners of St. John Parish
Sunday, August 17
7:15 a.m. Richard T. Riggie, Jr.
8:45 a.m. Doris Beard
10:30 a.m. The Kyle Family
12:00 noon Sr. Margaret Geraghty
6:00 p.m. Catherine Picco
DEACON MICHAEL DEPARTS: The tentative ordination date for Deacon Michael is June 26, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen (all are invited). He hopes to offer his first Mass here at St. John on the following day, Sunday, June 27. His mailing address is Rev. Mr. Michael DeAscanis, Pontifical North American College, 00120 Vatican City State Europe.
Liturgy & Worship
SOLEMNITY of the ASSUMPTION of the VIRGIN MARY…
Holy Day of Obligation … Friday, August 15
Masses are: Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. (vigil) and Friday, August 15, at 7:00 & 9:15 a.m., 12 noon and 7:00 p.m. All Masses will be in 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.
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.
We Pray …
WE PRAY for the REPOSE of Monsignor Carroll E. Satterfield, and for his families and friends.
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.
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. Erna Norton, Jeff Crizer, Richard E. Fisher, Carroll Lawson, Margaret Becroft, Int. of Lewis Yeager, James M. McDonald, Sr., Michael DiSocio (3 Masses), Mary E. Blakely (2 Masses), Rosalie Yamont, James Andszejewski (3 Masses), Kevin Hart (2 Masses), Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Cootes (7 Masses), Al Gunning, Patrick Allen Harris, Kevin Burton Carriagan, Joan Masterson, Elizabeth Henneman, Int. of Carl Welty, Major Dennis Barksdale, Marija Radov, Eileen Le Lacheur, and Mrs. Ortiz.
Liturgy of the Word
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … August 11-17
Mon.: Dt 10:12-22; Ps 147:12-15,19-20; Mt 14:13-27
Tues.: Dt 31:1-8; (Ps) Dt 32:3-4,7-9,12; Mt 18:1-5,10,12-14
Wed.: Dt 34:1-12; Ps 66:1-3,5,8,16-17; Mt 18:15-20
Thurs.: Jos 3:7-11,13-17; Ps 114:1-6; Mt 18:21-19:1
Fri.: Rv 11:19;12:1-6,10; Ps 45:10-12,16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56
Sat.: Jos 24:14-29; Ps 16:1-2,5,7-8,11; Mt 19:13-15
Sun.: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58
Stewardship
WEEKLY OFFERING for Weekend for August 8th and 10th will be included in the bulletin for August 17th.
VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
Total Pledged: $ 6,773,495 Goal: $ 8,056,600.
Paid to Date: 5,326,818 Pledged to date: 6,773,495.
Balance: $ 1,446,677 Interest Earned: 549,780.
Pledges needed: $ 733,325.
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 CONTRIBUTIONS: If you are interested in trying our St. John Electronic Contributions Option, whereby the exact amount you specify is automatically deducted from your checking account each week for your offertory envelope contribution, please call George Hinkel, Business Manager in the Parish Center at 410-876-2248 ext. 249. More parishioners are seeking this quick, efficient and reliable option each year! Find out for yourself! Give a call today!
School News
GROCERY CERTIFICATES are available in the parish office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00.
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
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.
ATTENTION NEW TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS: You should have received a letter inviting you to the Training Sessions on either Thursday, August 21 or Tuesday, August 26 from 7 – 9 p.m. in the parish center. Please call the Religious Ed. Office if you cannot make either of these meetings.
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.
— LIFE TEEN (grades 9-12) —
PARISH PICNIC … Saturday, August 9
From 1-7 p.m. there will be an old time parish picnic, which includes sack races, popcorn, dancing and food. Please note; There will be no Life Night on Sunday the 10th.
CATOCTIN TRIP … Friday, August 15
We will leave at 10:30 a.m. and return at approximately 7:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at the Grotto, and then we head to Cunningham Falls for a day in the sun climbing on rocks and hiking. Then we head to the “Cozy Restaurant” for their famous buffet dinner. The cost is $15 for dinner. Anyone interested in going must have a completed liability form. We are carpooling to this event.
ARE YOU GETTING THE LIFE TEEN NEWSLETTER? We 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) —
PARENT HELP NEEDED! We are busy preparing for our fall semester, and we are looking for several additional parents to help with this ministry. If you have a seventh or eighth grader, please consider helping. The more people we have, the less time commitment. Call Andrea in the Religious Ed. Office for info.
— YOUTH ALIVE (Grades 5 - 6) —
PARENT HELP NEEDED! We are busy preparing for our fall semester, and we are looking for several additional parents to help with this ministry. If you have a fifth or sixth grader, please consider helping. The more people we have, the less time commitment. Call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office for information.
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
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 who 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. THE DEDICATION COMMITTEE would like to thank everyone who expressed an interest in attending the dedication ceremonies. 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUB of BALTIMORE, A social group for single professional Catholics will sponsor a Labor Day Picnic on September 1 from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Seminary Park. Cost for Members is $10. For more info contact George at 410-284-0417.
CRAB FEAST/PIG ROAST … Sunday, September 7
From 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Provincial House, Emmitsburg. Silent Auction, Door Prizes, and more. Tickets are $35/person and must be ordered by August 22. For more information, please call 301-447-7080.
ST. AGNES HOSPITAL will again offer Natural Family Planning classes at St. Joseph’s Church, Eldersburg, beginning Sunday, September 21. Please contact St. Agnes, NFP office at 410-368-2810.
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 at Westminster High.. For information, call 410-876-8714.
CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE … Sat., August 23
From 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Reisterstown United Methodist Church. Quality used children’s and maternity clothing, baby equipment, and toy. For information, call 410-840-9874.
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.
PLEASE BE CONSCIOUS of APPROPRIATE ATTIRE at MASS during the warm summer months. 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 worshipers
LARGE‑PRINT MISSALETTE are available for use at weekend Masses. Please see an usher before Mass to pick up a copy.
ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS: Our parish invites memorial donations for altar flowers each weekend of the year. 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.
SUNDAY NURSERY … During the 10:30 a.m. Mass
Located in the St. Matthew Room of the school. For information, please contact Peggy Rager at 410-848-0790.