Mass Intentions

Monday, September 1

      7:00 a.m.               Int. of the Poor Box Contributors

      8:00 a.m.               Alvina F. Doyle

Tuesday, September 2

      7:00 a.m.               Peyton & Madaline Carr

      8:00 a.m.               Kale Mathias

Wednesday, September 3

      7:00 a.m.               Berenice Batterden

      8:00 a.m.               Elizabeth Ward

Thursday, September 4

      7:00 a.m.               Int. of Doris Haver

      8:00 a.m.               Henry A. Giersch

Friday, September 5 (First Friday) 

      7:00 a.m.               Marjorie Moss

      9:15 a.m.               Mildred Brink

Saturday, September 6

        8:00 a.m.               Int. of the Banaszewski Family

        4:30 p.m.               Frances Kase

      6:30 p.m.               Cordelia Swinderman

Sunday, September 7

      7:15 a.m.               Lillian Juliano

      8:45 a.m.               Parishioners of St. John Parish 

    10:30 a.m.               Walter Majcharzak

    12:00 noon             Donald Wood

      6:00 p.m.               James Ryan

 

From the Pastor

    As the dedication date (Oct. 26^th) for our new church approaches, so to does the activity both for the completion of construction and preparation for the Dedication Mass. I am deeply grateful to all whose sacrifices make this new building a reality, to the people who have been and continue to work and coordinate all of our efforts and especially to God for blessings beyond measure. Although the new church will accommodate 1,400 people, there is not enough room for all our parishioners who have requested tickets for the dedication Mass. The lottery method for distributions of tickets is an attempt to give everyone an equal opportunity. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated.

 

 

                May God bless you,

 

 

 

PARISH OFFICE will be closed Monday, September 1^st in observance of Labor Day.

 

Liturgy & Worship

FIRST FRIDAY MORNING MASSES ...  September 5

Morning Masses will be at 7:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. (attended by St. John School) in the church.

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY ... Saturday, September 6

The 4:30 p.m. Mass will be a children’s liturgy.

 

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.

 

THE CHILDREN’S LITURGY COMMITTEE is looking for children to serve as lectors and helpers for monthly Children’s Liturgies (1^st Saturday of each month) during this school year. Adults are also welcome to assist with planning liturgies. Call Jeannie Carbo at 410-840-8205.

 

We Pray …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Catherine Lynn Parry, daughter of Michael & Teresa Parry; Hannah Michelle Poppek, daughter of Michael & Mary Jo Poppek; and Jimmie Ward, III, son Paulette & Jimmie Ward, Jr. 

 

WE PRAY for the REPOSE of Jackie Radov, Sofia Pagulayan, and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Jakozva Marija Radov, donated by the Radov Family.

 

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

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … September 1 - 7

Mon.:   1 Thes 4:13-18;   Ps 96:1,3-5,11-13;   Lk 4:16-30

Tues.:  1 Thes 5:1-6,9-11;   Ps 27:1,4,13-14;   Lk 4:31-37

Wed.:  Col 1:1-8;   Ps 52:10-11;  Lk 4:38-44

Thurs.: Col 1:9-14;   Ps 98:2-6;   Lk 5:1-11

Fri.:      Col 1:15-20;   Ps 100:1-5;   Lk 5:33-39

Sat.:      Col 1:21-23;   Ps 54:3-4,6-8;   Lk 6:1-5

Sun.:     Is 35:4-7;   Ps 146: 7-10;   Jas 2:1-5;   Mk 7:31-37

 

BIBLE STUDY NEWS: The Gospel of John "On the third day there was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the marriage, with His disciples. When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to Him, " They have no wine."  And Jesus said to her, "O woman, what have you to do with me? My hour has not yet come." John2:1-4. The "hour" of Jesus is mentioned 17 times in the Gospel of John. While the "hour" is linked with the historical events of His Passion, it also reaches beyond them into the liturgical commemoration of these events in the life of the Church. To learn more, join us for the study of the Gospel of John beginning the second week of September. 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 24, 2003:

Envelopes:       $18,046.12                               Attendance:  3509

Loose:                   5,181.50                               Poor Box:   $1,630.78

TOTAL:         $23,227.62

 

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

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

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

Paid to Date:             5,376,247          Pledged to date:         6,802,065.

Balance:               $  1,425,818 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

 

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. 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

 

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.

 

THREE MARY’S … Sunday, September 7

At 2:00 p.m. Life Teen will be going to Winter’s Mill to see the St. John production “The Three Mary’s.” We will reserve 30 tickets. If you would like to come, please RSVP to the Religious Ed. Office. We will meet there. There will be no Life Night after the 6:00 p.m. Mass. 

 

 

 

LABOR DAY PICNIC …  Sunday, August 31

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

 

 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL … Friday, September 19

From 7 – 9 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Open to all 5^th & 6^th graders. Come join the fun, meet some new friend and have a great time. Parent help is needed.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING … Wed., September 3

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. This will be a joint meeting with St. John’s Prison Ministry. The speaker will be Mary D’Ambrogi who is responsible for Prison Ministries within the Archdiocese. It should be an interesting and informative evening. We hope to see all members in attendance. If you would like to learn more about the work either of these organization, please join us at this meeting. You may also call Patty Terrano at 410-857-1473

 

activities in Our Parish

AND SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENTS

 

HEALTH CARE MINISTRY … Wednesday, September 3

The next monthly meeting will begin with quiet prayer in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m., followed by a meeting in the parish center. All parishioners are invited to join us. 

 

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

Tickets are on Sale! To order, call Sam or Debbie Mathias at 410-876-3043. For information, or to volunteer, call Jeanne at 410-876-3784 or 443-324-8487 or Kelly at 410-876-7539. Visit threemarys.blogsport.com.

 

ST. JOHN BOYS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION will be held in the gym 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              443-277-3988

 

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'S ADULT EDUCATION … Monday, September 8 From 7 – 9 p.m. in the parish center. Learn more about your Catholic faith! September's topic:  "Why Knowing Jesus Christ Makes a Difference in our Lives." Fr. Brian Nolan will be speaking on the importance of knowing Jesus Christ and how it affects the way we see God, see others and see ourselves. Bring a friend, learn more about your faith!   

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR MEETING … Tues., September 9

From 7 – 9 in the parish center. We will also meet on, October 4^th and November 11^th.  For questions or information, call John Paris at 410-857-7666.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 Oct. 9-12, and the Women’s is on Oct. 16-19. For more info, contact Fr. Leo at the parish 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.

 

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? (RCIA) is the process by which adults become Catholic. For more info, 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!

 

OWN OUR HISTORY in a Hard-Cover Limited Edition & Video: Our complete 150-year history as a parish and an abundance of photos in an easy-reading coffee table book. Our 96-page 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. A professionally produced Video documenting the building and construction of our new church supplements the Book—cost $15. Save by purchasing both for $30. All proceeds benefit the Building Fund. To make other arrangements to purchase a book, or for more information, please 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. 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

DINNER WITH THE CARDINAL … Tuesday, September 23

At 6:00 p.m. If you are a high school senior up to 35 years of age and are prayerfully considering whether God is calling you to the priesthood, Cardinal Keeler is hosting another Vocation Discernment Supper at his residence. It’s a great opportunity to have a relaxed evening, share a good meal, and ask questions about the priesthood, all while getting to meet His Eminence, other priest, and seminarians and hear about their own vocation journeys. If you are interested, please contact Seminarian Jim Sorra at the parish office.  

 

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. Sign up now to have your family receive the chalice. For information, call Ms. Hopkins at 410-857-5487.

 

In Other Parishes

ST. AGNES HOSPITAL will offer Natural Family Planning classes at St. Joseph’s Church, Eldersburg, beginning Sunday, September 21. Contact St. Agnes, NFP office at 410-368-2810.