Mass Intentions

Monday, August 25

      7:00 a.m.               Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Cootes

      8:00 a.m.               Maureen Brothers

Tuesday, August 26

      7:00 a.m.               Carol W. Wagman

      8:00 a.m.               Edward & Lillian Swinderman

Wednesday, August 27

      7:00 a.m.               Bishop Alan Clark

      8:00 a.m.               Jim McNamara

Thursday, August 28

      7:00 a.m.               Jim Ryan

      8:00 a.m.               Elizabeth Long

Friday, August 29  

      7:00 a.m.               Marjorie B. Case

      8:00 a.m.               Int. of Anthony Bilenki

Saturday, August 30

        8:00 a.m.               Int. of Sr. Maria Jude, CSJ

        4:30 p.m.               Anna A. Beard

      6:30 p.m.               Jakova Marija Radov

Sunday, August 31

      7:15 a.m.               Parishioners of St. John Parish 

      8:45 a.m.               Int. of Clotilde C. Drechsler

    10:30 a.m.               Cedric N. Davis

    12:00 noon             James Andszejewski

      6:00 p.m.               Harcharufka & Mergo Families

 

From the Pastor

    I want to thank everyone who responded generously to the Cardinal’s Lenten Appeal. This year’s total is $51,713.00. Our parish pledged to donate our rebate from the appeal to the tuition assistance fund for St. Michael School in Frostburg and the ongoing ministry to the poor in Haiti. We recently sent a check for $5,166.40 to each worthy cause. Thank you again for your support.

    Please join me in welcoming back the students, teachers and parents to our parish school. With the ongoing construction traffic and the additional school traffic, please use extra caution when driving on our campus, especially during school hours.

    Seminarian Jim Sorra began his pastoral internship year with our parish this past Monday. He is a student at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, and will continue his placement in our parish for the next twelve months. Please welcome him to our parish.  Seminarian Patrick Peach will complete his summer assignment with us this week and return to Rome in the fall to continue his studies for the priesthood. It was a pleasure to have him with us this summer and I encourage you to keep Patrick and all our seminarians in your prayers. Seminarian Tyson Wood will continue his studies at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary this fall and maintain his weekend assignment in our parish.

 

                May God bless you,

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

DAILY ROSARY is prayed each morning after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Pamphlets are available in the back of the church.

 

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA ... Thursday Mornings

Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary 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.; 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 p.m.; and Saturdays – 1, 2, 3, & 4 a.m. and 12, 1, 2, 3, 6, 8 & 9 p.m. Please call the parish office if you can fill one hour.

 

COMPLETED MASS SURVEYS should be returned to the parish office by Sunday, August 31.

 

We Pray …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Emily Rosemary Broussard, daughter of Michael & Jodie Broussard; Madylin Leigh Ruth Reese, daughter of Ryan & Nicole Reese; Mary Caroline Zaepfel, daughter of Charles & Mary Zaepfel; Austin James McEvoy, son of Donald McEvoy, Jr. & Kathleen Smith; Clayton Noah Dell, son of Brian & Deborah Dell; Alexis Mackenzie Troy, daughter of Matthew & Melissa Troy; and Samantha Laine White, daughter of Michael & Lauren White.

 

WE PRAY for the REPOSE of Madaline Prager, Lewis McAllister, Mary Ann Murray, Karen Hummel, Cordelia Swinderman, Lawrence Joseph Pazourek, Jr., Robert Eyler, and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Rita & Lawrence Metallo. 

 

BANNS OF MARRIAGE are announced for the second time between John Scott Spurrier of St. John Church, Westminster and Brandy Kathryn Boileau-Vant of Sacred Heart Parish, Glyndon.

 

THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE of OUR LADY of FATIMA, 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 25-31

Mon.:   1 Thes 1:1-5,8-10;   Ps 149:1-6,9;   Mt 23:13-22

Tues.:  1 Thes 2:1-8;   Ps 139:1-3,4-6;  Mt 23:23-26

Wed.:  1Thes 2:9-13;   Ps 139:7-12;  Mt 23:27-32

Thurs.: 1 Thes 3:7-13;   Ps 90:3-4,12-14,17;   Mt 24:42-51

Fri.:      1 Thes 4:1-8;   Ps 97:1-2,5-6,10-12;   Mk 6:17-29

Sat.:      1 Thes 4:9-11;   Ps 98:1,7-9;   Mt 25:14-30

Sun.:     Dt 4:1-2,6-8;  Jas 1:17-18,21-22,27;  Mk 7:1-8,14-15,21-23

 

BIBLE STUDY NEWS: The Gospel of John

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God.  He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made.” (John 1:1-3). John traces the origin of the Word into eternity past, where God the Son was present to God the Father before time itself began.  The 2nd week of September, we will begin the study of the Gospel of John. The study will run for the Fall and Spring sessions.  Registration forms are at the door of the Church. For more information, contact Beverly Backof at 410-876-6275 or bbackof@hotmail.com.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY of the WORD is seeking additional volunteers to help during the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Adults and teens are welcome to join this ministry. For more information, call Nancy at 410-876-2173.

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of August 17, 2003:

Envelopes:       $19,590.67                               Attendance:  2655

Loose:                   3,868.41                               Poor Box:   $1,615.56

TOTAL:         $23,459.08

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $24,500.00. Our current weekly average is $22,928.49. Thank you.

 

THANK YOU for your DONATIONS for the Catholic Communications Campaign and Catholic University of America. Total collected was $5,000.58.  

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    6,802,065          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,369,134          Pledged to date:         6,802,065.

Balance:               $  1,432,931 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       704,755.

 

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.

 

School News

 

ST. JOHN CAFETERIA  … Monday, August 25

Hot Dog on roll .75 – Chocolate Pudding .40.

 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES Please support the school through purchasing gift cards for Kohl’s and local grocery stores. There is no additional cost involved but the school makes 5% from all sales. They are available through the school office and before and after school in the parking lot and on the third Sunday of each month. Thank you.

 

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 Ann Smith at 410-875-5890.

 

SAVE THE ELEPHANTS! Drop off donations of white elephant items for the PTF Flea Market Booth Tuesday – Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the garages behind the parish center. The evening drop off will be, September 10^th and 11^th from 7 – 9 p.m., and weekends by appointment. We are accepting any clean useable items except adult clothing and large pieces of furniture. For information, contact Cecelia Rose at 410-848-1637.

 

 

Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

 

NEW TEACHER/ASSISTANTS MEETING … Thurs, Aug 26

From 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the parish center, for those who were unable to attend the one last Thursday. 

 

FIRST CLASSES for RELIGIOUS EDUCATION will be on Tuesday, September 2^nd and Thursday, September 4^th. Please come directly to the gym with your children. All parents should have received a beginning of the year letter. Please call the Rel Ed. Office if you have not received this letter.

 

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE HERE! The Religious Education Office will be selling Entertainment Books again this year. The books are $26 and may be purchased at the Religious Education Office. For info, call Linda in the Rel Ed. Office.

 

 

THIRD ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC … Sun., August 31

Immediately following the 6:00 p.m. Mass. We invite all teens to bring their family to join us for a night of fun, games and food. Each family is asked to bring their own burgers or hot dogs and a side dish to share. Life Teen will provide all the paper products, and the grills. 

 

 

 

LABOR DAY PICNIC …  Sunday, August 31

The Edge will join Life Teen. See “Third Annual Labor Day Picnic” under Life Teen.

 

 

 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

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

Frederick Ozanam founded the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He cared about people in need and put his concern into action. You can show your care and concern by remembering to contribute to the poor boxes located at the doors of the church.

 

activities in Our Parish

AND SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENTS

 

ALTAR SERVER  Re-Certification … Saturday, August 30

From 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in the church. All current servers who have not previously attended a re-certification training this year are required to attend at least one session to stay on the rolls. This is the last session this fall. For questions, contact Mr. Joe Baccala at 410-751-8975 between the hours of 7 – 9:30 p.m.

 

 

THREE MARYS MUSICAL … September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13

Tickets are on Sale! To order, call Sam or Debbie Mathias at 410-876-3043. Adult Choir – Practice, August 18 – 23 from 7:00 – 10:30 p.m. at Winters Mill High. Please make as many as possible. Website: www.threedmarys.blogspot.com For information, or to volunteer, call Jeanne at 410-876-3784 or 443-324-8487 or Kelly at 410-876-7539.

 

ST. JOHN BOYS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION will be held on Saturday, September 6^th from 5 – 8 p.m.; Sunday, September 7^th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Saturday, September, 13^th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. There is a registration fee of $25 for a single child and $45 for 2 or more boys. For additional information, contact the designated grade level coach.

K – 2 grade            Kevin Bowers           410-848-8397

3^rd grade                 Larry Baker                410-876-1657

4^th grade                 Bo Yingling               410-876-1162

5/6^th grade              Andy Yingling          410-857-5308

7/8^th grade              Craig Swartz              443-277-3983

 

BLOODMOBILE … Monday, September 8

From 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Phone callers are needed. To help or to make an appointment, call Ted Cook at 410-876-2107.

 

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 … Sunday, October 26

At 2:00 p.m. The Dedication Mass is a two hour liturgy of praise and Thanksgiving. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED! Due to the overwhelming response a lottery will be held. 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. 14^th at 12:00 noon.

 

150^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. 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 1^st 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.

 

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,” 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 … Saturday, April 17

The date is set! The price of each ticket is $73.00, which includes the bus. Tickets are limited. Money is due by December 1^st.  Make checks payable to St. John Church and drop off at the Parish Office. For more info, call Mary Masimore at 410-857-0526.

 

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.

 

"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!

 

HISTORY of ST. JOHN CHURCH in a Hard-Cover Limited Edition: The 150-year history of our parish and an abundance of photos in an easy reading coffee table book. Our book will be published and released in late November—perfect for Christmas gift giving. To ensure that you get your copy, prepaid orders will be taken following all Masses the weekend of Sept. 6 & 7. Cost per book is $20, or purchase the book and a professionally produced video documenting the building of our new church for a combined price to be announced. To make other arrangements to purchase a book, or for more information, call Sue Ripper at 410-876-3472 or the parish office x217.

 

PRO-LIFE GROUP of ST. JOHN is requesting donations of household items, toys, baby items and baby clothes that can be sold at the St. John School Flea Market. This is our only fund-raiser to support our activities. Small items can be dropped off at the parish center. For larger donations, or questions, please call Joanne Bohli at 410-876-7984.

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, September 8^th and continue for 10 weeks ending Monday, November 10^th. For Information, 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.

 

In Other Parishes

LITTLE FLOWERS CATHOLIC GIRLS’ CLUB: We will meet bi-weekly on Fridays at St. Joseph’s parish in Eldersburg from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Meetings are centered around virtues and saints, with readings, crafts, guest speakers, and more! For girls ages 5 and up. For info, contact Beth Diesel at 410-363-8053

 

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.