Mass Intentions

Monday, September 22

      7:00 a.m.               Charles & Evelyn Young

      8:00 a.m.               Alvina F. Doyle

Tuesday, September 23

      7:00 a.m.               Paula Busch

      8:00 a.m.               Edward & Lillian Swinderman

Wednesday, September 24

      7:00 a.m.               Smith Eckenrode

      8:00 a.m.               Johnny Unitas

Thursday, September 25

      7:00 a.m.               Maureen Brothers

      8:00 a.m.               Shannon Mellendick

Friday, September 26        

      7:00 a.m.               Estelle Doroff

      8:00 a.m.               Carl W. Wagman

Saturday, September 27

        8:00 a.m.               Harcharufka & Mergo Familes

        4:30 p.m.               Berenice Batterden

      6:30 p.m.               Bishop Alan Clark

Sunday, September 28

      7:15 a.m.               Charles & Evelyn Young

      8:45 a.m.               Antoinette Rowe

    10:30 a.m.               Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Cootes

    12:00 noon             Rose Esposito

      6:00 p.m.               Parishioners of St. John Parish

 

From the Pastor

    This Sunday is Catechetical Sunday. We acknowledge and ask God’s blessing on all of our professional and volunteer ministers who have answered the call to share their faith with the young people of our parish. Our entire Pastoral Staff, Parish School Staff and Religious Education Staff would like to thank all of you. We want you to know that you and your families and the young people you minister to are continually in our prayers. I want to especially thank all of the volunteers both in our parish school and the 136 volunteers in our Religious Education program, without YOU; this ministry would not be possible.

                May God bless you,

 

               

important parish information 

In response to the parish wide study and after much prayer and discussion, we have decided on the Mass and Liturgical schedule beginning November 1^st. Copies of the schedule and explanations are at each door of the church. The priests know that this will not be easy, but with prayerful, open minds and hearts, we hope you will find this schedule an easy adjustment.

 

Liturgy & Worship

IMPORTANT MASS INFORMATION: Please note a few necessary changes to the regular Parish Mass schedule, due to the construction:

·   Daily Mass from Mon., September 29 through Thurs., October 2 will be 7:00 a.m. only, in the church, There will be no 8:00 a.m. Mass.

·   On October 26 the 12:00 noon, 3:15 p.m. (Spanish), and the 6:00 p.m. Masses will not be celebrated due to the lengthy Dedication Liturgy of the new Church.

 

SACRAMENT of the SICK: We invite you to participate in a regular weekend Mass that will include the Sacrament of the Sick…an anointing with Holy and Healing Oils, on Saturday, October 11^th at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 12^th at 12:00 noon. Those who are encouraged to participate are those (of any age) who suffer from any type of illness, such as emotional, mental, and physical illness. Please note this Sacrament is NOT to be confused with “Last Rites.” Although the prayers are the same, the intention of this Sacrament is one of healing in body, mind and soul. For more information or to arrange transportation, call Sr. Bernadette at the parish office.

 

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 a.m.; Tuesdays – 12, 1 & 3 a.m.; Wednesdays – 2 & 3 a.m.; Thursdays – 2 & 3 a.m.; Fridays – 1, 2, 3, & 9 a.m. and 12 & 1 p.m.; and Saturdays – 12, 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.

 

We Pray …

WE PRAY for the REPOSE of James Henry Schwabland, David Young, Chris O’Connor, and for their families and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in loving memory of Ronald and Benedetta DiBlasio, donated by their loving family.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … September 22-28

Mon.:   Ezr 1:1-6;   Ps 126:1-6;   Lk 8:16-18

Tues.:  Ezr 6:7-8,12,14-20;   Ps 122:1-5;   Lk 8:19-21

Wed.:  Ezr 9:5-9;   (Ps) Tb 13:2-4,6-8;  Lk 9:1-6

Thurs.: Hg 1:1-8;   Ps 149:1-6,9;   Lk 9:7-9

Fri.:      Hg 1:15-2:9;   Ps 43:1-4;   Lk 9:18-22

Sat.:      Zec 2:5-9,14-15;   (Ps) Jer 31:10-13;   Lk 9:43-45

Sun.:     Nm 11:25-29;   Jas 5:1-6;   Mk 9:39-43,45,47-48

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of September 14, 2003:

Envelopes:       $18,611.71                               Attendance:  3575

Loose:                   5,249.72                               Poor Box:   $1,847.38

TOTAL:         $23,861.43

 

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 annual collection for the Holy Father. Total collected was $6,063.64.   

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    6,818,765          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,407,592          Pledged to date:         6,818,765.

Balance:               $  1,411,173 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       688,055.

 

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

 

Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

 

FIRST HOME STUDY CLASS … Wednesday, October 1

Students and parents will meet in the cafeteria.

 

CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION … October 14 or 16

At 7:00 p.m. in the church. Parents and candidates must attend this meeting. Classes begin: Tuesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 13. If you cannot make an orientation meeting, please call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

SECOND-GRADE PARENT MEETING … October 28 or 30 

At 6:45 p.m. in the church. All parents of second graders preparing for Reconciliation must attend this Reconciliation meeting. If you have any questions, please call the Religious Ed. Office.

 

HELP NEEDED! We are in need of a Professional Special Ed teacher to help with a class, which meets on Thursdays from 6:45 to 8:00. This would not necessarily mean a weekly commitment. If you can help and would like more information, please call the Religious Ed. Office.

 

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

 

 

LIFE NIGHTS … Sunday Evenings

After the 6:00 p.m. Mass until 9:00 p.m. everyone in the 9-12^th grade is invited to attend. The upcoming Life Nights will keep you coming back for more!

 

FALL RETREAT … December 12 – 14

Held at Summit Lake. Only 35 spots available! The cost is $75 if paid by October 31, after will be $85. For more information, or to register, contact a member of the core team.

 

 

FOUR SEASONS NIGHT … Friday, September 26

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. A 90-foot obstacle course with a rock climb and slide, indoor sports fields, a roller-hockey field, pizza and a drink for $10. Deadline to register is September 19^th. For information, email Andrea Brown at abrown@sjwest.org.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SUNDAY … September 28

We will mark this occasion by attending the 10:30 a.m. Mass together, followed by a social (location to be announced). We hope to see all Vincentians and their families at this celebration!

 

activities in Our Parish

AND SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENTS

 

K of C ANNUAL CAR RAFFLE … After Masses this wekend

Tickets will be available after Masses. Please support the Knights who support our parish and our community. 

 

CYO TRAVEL BOYS & GIRLS MEETING … Mon., Sept. 22

At 6:00 p.m. in the gym for those interested learning more about this program. Please see the tryout schedule below:

 

BOYS: 8^th grade:  Sept. 23 & Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m.

              7^th grade: Sept. 24, 5:30-7:30 & Sept. 26, 5:30-7 p.m.

              6^th grade:  Sept. 24 & Sept 25, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

              5^th grade:  Sept. 23, 5:30-7 p.m. & Sept. 25, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

              4^th grade:  Oct. 3, 7-9 p.m. & Oct. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

 

GIRLS: 8^th grade:   Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & Sept 29, 7-9 p.m.

              7^th grade:  Sept. 30 & Oct. 2, 7-9 p.m.

              6^th grade:  Sept. 29 & Sept. 30, 5:30-7 p.m.

              5^th grade:  Oct. 2 & Oct. 3, 5-7 p.m.

              4^th grade:  Sept. 29 & Sept. 30, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

For additional information, contact Lisa Hurley at 410-875-0376.

 

CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL MEETING ...Thurs., Sept. 25

At 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. All interested are invited to attend. For more information, call Donna Brown at 410-848-0905.

 

DEDICATION COMMITTEE MEETING … Thurs., Sept. 25

At 7:30 in the parish center. Members, please bring your reports.  

 

WISDOM CLUB MEETING … Thursday, September 25

In the hall of the Ascension Episcopal Church. Mass will be celebrated in the hall at 12 noon, followed by our luncheon and meeting. Bingo will follow! Flyers will be circulated regarding our “$$ No Bake Cake Sale $$.” Bring your brown bag lunch, dessert and beverage will be provided. New members are always welcome! For more information, call Eleanor at 410-876-3336.

 

MARRIED COUPLE’S DATE NIGHT OUT … Sat., Sept. 27

From 6:00–9:00 p.m. in the St. Theresa Room in the parish center.  

 

RENEWAL of MARRIAGE VOWS ... Sat., September 27

Couples married in September are invited to renew their marriage vows at the 4:30 p.m. Mass. If you wish to participate, please sign up in the Sunday Sacristy or call the parish office in advance of the weekend.

 

FRASATTI SOCIETY MOVIE NIGHT … Sat., September 27

Calling all Young Adults! We will meet outside the parish center at 6:00 p.m. and will decide which movie to see then. Come join us. For more information, call Sandy at 410-857-3571.

 

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 p.m. in the church. Cost is $4 per person. Presented by Leonardo Defilippis. For more info, call the Religious Ed. Office.

 

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun., Oct. 5

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.

 

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS BREAKFAST … Sun., October 5

From 8 a.m. – 12 noon. Join the Knights in the school cafeteria for a great breakfast including; pancakes, french toast, eggs and more. Adults are $4 and children are $2.

 

WISDOM CLUB RETREAT … Thursday, October 9

From 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Bon Secours Retreat House in Mariottsville. Members will meet for a day of prayer, meditation and reflection. Father Leo will be our moderator. The price is $20 and includes lunch. Transportation is by private automobile. Non-members are welcome. For more info, call Irene at 410-848-0489.

 

WISDOM CLUB 25^th ANNIVERSARY … Thurs., October 23

This is a reminder of the celebration festivities to come. Watch the bulletin for more information on this event.

 

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!

 

WOMEN’S BREAKFAST … Sunday, November 2

Being held at the Best Western, featuring “Life on the Rock’s” Robyn Bobak speaking on “The Genius of Women.” For more information, contact Mary Margaret Frederick at 410-840-9759.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

JOIN CUB SCOUTS! It is never to late to join Cub Scouting. Boys in grades 1 – 4 are invited to join the fun. Dens meet on Monday evenings at St. John during the school year and have a full year of scouting. St. John students may register new Cubs on September 22 at the Back-to-School Night. All other boys should contact Cubmaster David Corbin at 410-876-2703 for more details.

 

150^th ANNIVERSARY BOOK & VIDEO … November 2003

The BOOK—Our History~Our Legacy is a 100-page, hard-cover volume detailing the 150-year history of our parish until the time the book must be forwarded to the publisher in September. It is an easy reading coffee table book including an abundance of historical photos, and will be due for release in late November—perfect for Christmas gift giving. The VIDEO (VHS and DVD)—Upon This Rock is a professionally produced, 1-hour documentary telling the story of the building our new church. It is filled with interviews and historical flashbacks that help put our 150 years in perspective. Cost per book is $20. Cost per video is $15. Save by purchasing the set for $30. Order forms are available in the parish office. Deadline for prepaid orders is Sept. 28. Order now to guarantee your copies. All proceeds benefit the Building Fund. To make ordering arrangements or for information, call Sue Ripper at 876-3472, Wendy Hoff at 840-9231, or the parish office x217.

 

CURSILLO WEEKEND RETREATS Fr. Leo is the spiritual director for this movement and he 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.

 

JUNIOR LEGION OF MARY … Friday afternoon

At 3:15 p.m. in the parish center. Children will pray the rosary and hear spiritual readings to help them grow closer to Jesus and Mary. For information, call Patty Spaar at 410-861-8510.

 

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 Janelynn Moore at 410-848-8741.

 

PRISON MINISTRY at ST. JOHN 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.

 

ST. JOHN SPONSORED LOAVES & FISHES Soup Kitchen at Ascension Episcopal Church is updating schedules and listings for the period of October 1 through March 31, 2004. If you will not be participating, please call Mike Radov at 410-857-9528. Anyone interested in participating, please call for more information. Please Note: The Soup Kitchen will gladly accept any of your excess summer garden vegetables. Call Irene at 410-848-0489 for details.

 

STUDENT SERVICE HOURS may be obtained by helping to spruce up the gardens around the St. John Campus. Please contact Terry Jones in the parish office on extension 216.

 

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 Janelynn Moore at 410-848-8741.

 

THREE MARYS VIDEO & AUDIO CD’S are available for purchase. Check the Three Marys box in the back of the church for order forms or call Anne Smith at 410-751-6109.

 

Christmas Bazaar …

Celebrating 50 years

 

PLANNING MEETING … Tuesday, October 14

At 7 p.m. in the parish center. Needed: volunteers for the fudge table and kitchen areas. For info, call John Paris at 410-857-7666.

 

BASKET BOUTIQUE is looking for businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring a Longaberger Baskets(s) to be raffled off at the Christmas Bazaar this year. For information, please contact Kathy Rhoten at 410-876-8116.

 

“THE MARKET PLACE” is accepting saleable household goods, small furniture, small kitchen appliances, toys, games, pictures, and yard sale items. Beginning September 16 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the new-wing school basement. For daytime drop-off, call Al Wilder at 410-596-3608. Volunteers welcome to sort & price items. Student Community Service Hours are approved. For information, call Regina Sell at 410-876-6170.

 

STUFFED ANIMALS & DOLLS are needed in good condition. For information, contact Cathy Hoos at 410-876-2442.

 

In the Community

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST … Saturday, October 4

From 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Wilhelm Ltd. Caterers. This year’s speaker is Mike McManus founder of Marriage Savers. Tickets are $10.00 per adult, students are free but need a ticket. For information or tickets, contact Wesley Samosuk at 410-876-4716.