Mass Intentions

Monday, October 20

      7:00 a.m.       Martha Bagby

      8:00 a.m.       Alvina F. Doyle

Tuesday, October 21

      7:00 a.m.       Douglas Warner

      8:00 a.m.       Int. of Michael Pitts

Wednesday, October 22

      7:00 a.m.       Henry Giersch

      8:00 a.m.       Edith Drechsler

Thursday, October 23

      7:00 a.m.       Juliana Toleza

      8:00 a.m.       Aubrey M. Wagner, Sr. 

Friday, October 24             

      7:00 a.m.       Shannon Mellendick

      8:00 a.m.       Peyton & Madaline Carr

Saturday, October 25

        8:00 a.m.       Maurice Corkery

        4:30 p.m.       Carl Wagman

      6:30 p.m.       Rosario Maranto

Sunday, October 26

      7:15 a.m.       Harcharufka & Mergo Families

      8:45 a.m.       Frank Cooke

    10:30 a.m.       Mary Price

      2:00 p.m.       The Parishioners of St. John Parish

       

From the Pastor

    As we prepare for the dedication of our new church, I look back in prayerful thanksgiving for the blessings, challenges and transitions we have experienced. From the time the decision was made to build a new church for our parish, many parishioners and friends of the parish have come forward to share generously their time, talent and treasuries. The construction workers faced the challenges of one of the worst winters in recent memory: the spring and summer rains, and the hurricane this fall. The economy transitioned through a recession. The one and most important constant throughout the entire experience has been and continues to be prayer. Perpetual Adoration is central to the prayer life of our parish. Our new parish church is truly a house of prayer. Thank you for all the prayers, sacrifice and work that have made our dream a reality.

May God bless you,

 

Liturgy & Worship

IMPORTANT MASS INFORMATION: Please note the necessary change to the regular Mass schedule.

§         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.

 

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE effective November 1: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 7:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 3:15 p.m. (Spanish,) and 6:00 p.m.

 

CONFESSION SCHEDULE effective November 1:

Saturday: 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.; Sunday 1/2 hour before each Mass.

 

ALL SOULS MASS INTENTIONS: Please return your All Souls envelopes to the parish office, or place them in the collection basket by October 30^th.  A novena of Masses will begin on All Souls Day. 

 

PERPETUAL ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT:  We need your help with the following hours: Sundays – 2 a.m. and 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.; Mondays – 1 & 2 a.m.; Tuesdays – 12, 1 & 3 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Wednesdays – 2, 3 & 7 a.m.; Thursdays – 2 & 3 a.m.; Fridays – 1, 2, 3 a.m. and 12 & 1 p.m.; and Saturdays – 12, 1, 2, & 3, a.m. and 12, 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9 & 10 p.m. Please call the parish office if you can fill one hour.

 

We Pray …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Nicholas Peyton Duvall, son of C. Brandon & Rebecca Duvall; Mason Joshua Kovach, son of Marc & Jill Kovach; Anna Ferree Riley, daughter of Samuel & Carrie Riley; and Jenna Yevgenia & Marie Elizabeth Salter, children of William & Janet Salter.

 

WE PRAY for the REPOSE of Michael Kromer, Raphael Marconi, and for their family and friends. 

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Valerie Jean Allen, donated by her loving family.

 

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. Daniel Novak, Helen Hughes (2), Catherine L. Poteet, Matthew Ziemski, Nick Truitt, James Downey, Mary Griffin, Edward Springer (2), Karen Hummel (2), Elizabeth Lewns, Brian Eberwein (2), Mary Ann Demske (5 Masses), Kathryn Janicko, Charles Dutterer, Claudia Brewster, Mary Moyer, Frank Munden, Joseph Post, Mr. Snee, Kathleen Clyde, Kathryn Swope, Sofia Pagulayan, Julia Walsh, Mary Janicko, Edward Trevvett, Bobby Moyer, Int. of Mr. & Mrs. William Witty, Int. of Karen Feroli (5 Masses), Int. of Steven McDonald, Int. of Pat Brink, Int. of Scott Cole, Int. of Ken Donovan, Int. of Ray Weber, Robert Geiser, Dorothy Donovan, and Vincent Lolli. 

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … October 20 - 26

Mon.:   Rom 4:20-25;   (Ps) Lk 1:69-75;   Lk 12:13-21

Tues.:  Rom 5:12,15,17-19,20-21;   Ps 40:7-10,17;   Lk 12:35-38

Wed.:  Rom 6:12-18;   Ps 124:1-8;   Lk 12:39-48

Thurs.: Rom 6:19-23;   Ps 1:1-4,6;   Lk 12:49-53

Fri.:      Rom 7:18-25;   Ps 119:60,68,76-77;   Lk 12:54-59

Sat.:      Rom 8:1-11;   Ps 24:1-6;   Lk 13:1-9

Sun.:     Jer 31:7-9;   Ps 126;1-6;   Heb 5:1-6;   Mk 10:46-52

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of October 12, 2003:

Envelopes:       $18,292.50                               Attendance:  3556

Loose:                   5,621.85                               Poor Box:   $1,468.17

TOTAL:         $23,914.35

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $24,500.00. Our current weekly average is $23,128.90. Thank you.

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    6,833,484          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,439,686          Pledged to date:         6,833,484.

Balance:               $  1,393,798 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       673,336.

 

Thank you to all parishioners who have made a pledge. Memorial opportunities are still available. Please call the parish office to make, renew or extend your pledge.

 

THE SPECIAL COLLECTION this weekend is for World Mission Sunday. The help offered through the Propagation of the Faith will provide for the pastoral and evangelizing work of more than 1,100 dioceses throughout Asia, African, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. Please be as generous as possible to the collection for the Propagation of the Faith.

 

ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS: If you are interested in trying our St. John Electronic Contributions Option, please call George Hinkel (ext. 249), Business Manager in the Parish Office. 

 

School News

 

 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES are available each school morning in front of the school and in the school office during the day.

 

Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

 

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.

 

INVITATIONS for FIRST RECONCILATION for all second grade students, have been mailed. Please call the Religious Ed. Office you have not received your invitation.  

 

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS are still available in the Religious Ed. Office. STUDENTS who have Entertainment Books: The money is now past-due. Please return the money or the un-sold books immediately to the Religious Education Office. 

 

 

FALL RETREAT … December 12 – 14

Held at Summit Lake. 35 spots available! The cost is $75 if paid by 10/31, after will be $85. For information or to register, contact a member of the core team.

 

 

PUMPKIN CARVING NIGHT – BYOP … Friday, October 24

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Come join us with a pumpkin and some creativity! We’ll bring the snacks & carving utensils (no knives please).

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

The St. Vincent DePaul Conference of St. John Church is dependent on the generosity of fellow parishioners to support our work with the poor and needy. Please help us make a difference by contributing to the poor boxes at the doors of the church.

 

activities in Our Parish

AND SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENTS

 

WHO ARE THESE KNIGHTS? Want to know more? Knights of Columbus members are available outside church after all Masses this weekend to answer your questions. All are invited to an open house on Tuesday, October 21, at 8:00 p.m. at the ARC of Carroll County 180 Kriders Church Road or call Tom Tulley at 410-346-6777 or Kevin Carter at 410-751-7292.

 

LITURGICAL MINISTERS NEW CHURCH PROTOCAL SESSION … Monday, October 20

At 7:00 p.m. This is a session for all Liturgical Ministers to receive directions and procedures on how to function in the new church. It is very important that all the following Liturgical Ministers attend: ·Lectors ·Ushers ·Eucharistic Ministers ·Music Ministers ·Children’s Liturgy ·Children’s Liturgy of the Word ·Art & Environment ·Liturgy Committee Members. Please spread the word about this important session.

 

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

Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 noon at St. John Church and then to Bullock’s Airport Inn for a luncheon. Beautifully decorated tables, favors, and “words of wisdom” from our Church Staff will highlight the day. All members are invited to celebrate this milestone. Members are responsible for their lunch and transportation. For a ride or information, contact Irene at 410-848-0489 or Ruth at 410-857-66494.

 

DEDICATION MASS of the new church … Sun., October 26

At 2:00 p.m. Tickets are required! The Cream-colored tickets are for the Dedication Mass. The tickets that have a colored dot indicate which side door you should enter. Tickets that do not have a colored dot should enter the main doors. Simul-casting: if you have a Rose-colored ticket, this is for the Simul-casting, which will be held in the old church. Tickets are still available for the Sumul-Casting by calling Tom Diehlman at 410-876-5450. Please carpool if possible as parking will be limited.

 

WOMEN’S COMMUNION BREAKFAST … Sunday, Nov. 2

From 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Best Western. St. John’s newly formed Women’s Group Filiae Mariae will host a communion breakfast with guest speaker Robyn Bobak on “The Genius of Women.” Everyone is invited to attend the 9:15 a.m. Mass at St. John. Tickets are $15 and are available in the parish office (checks and exact money only). For information, contact Mary Margaret Frederick at 410-840-9759 or Joanne Sebeck at 443-324-0311.

 

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, November 2

Sodality will meet for the 9:15 a.m. Mass. There will be no regular meeting this month. Members will be attending the Filiae Mariae Women’s Breakfast. If you have any questions, please contact Deana at 410-876-1007.

NEW YORK CITY TRIP … Saturday, November 29

Religious Ed. is again organizing a wonderful day-trip to the Big Apple. We leave from the back parking lot at 6:00 a.m. and return approximately 10:00 p.m. The cost is $47 and includes transportation and light refreshments. The day is free for you to go shopping, see a show, or sightsee. Space is limited. To reserve your spot, please call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

LITURGICAL MINISTERS RETREAT … Saturday, Jan 17

At Carroll Community College, registration at 8:00 a.m. The retreat will begin with Mass at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at approximately 2:30 p.m. Please reserve this date on your calendar (snow date will be January 24). The following Liturgical Ministers should attend: ·Lectors ·Ushers ·Eucharistic Ministers ·Music Ministers ·Children’s Liturgy ·Children’s Liturgy of the Word ·Art & Environment ·Liturgy Committee Members.

 

LES MISERABLES … Saturday, April 17

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.

 

MAKE a DIFFERENCE … Saturday, October 25

St. John is cleaning up the parish campus grounds in preparation for our dedication. Please join the Knights of Columbus, St. John Youth and bring your truck, garden tools and help us spruce up. For information, contact, Terry Jones in the parish office on ext. 216 or Bill Norton at 410-848-5494.

 

SESQUICENTENNIAL YEAR CLOSING MASS… Sat., Dec. 27

On the Feast Day of our patron Saint. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Malooly at 5:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the gym.

 

150^th ANNIVERSARY KEEPSAKES AVAILABLE to benefit our Church Building Fund! ■ The Wine Glass bears a satin-etched image of our Sesquicentennial logo, 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.

 

150^th ANNIVERSARY BOOK & VIDEO … November 2003

It’s not too late to order the hard-cover Edition of our parish history and/or Video. Both will be released in late November and are professionally produced—perfect for Christmas gift giving. Cost per book is $20. Cost per video is $15. Save by purchasing the set for $30. All proceeds benefit the Building Fund. Order forms are available in the parish office, or make ordering arrangements by calling Sue Ripper at 876-3472, Wendy Hoff at 840-9231, or the parish office x217.

 

ALTAR SERVERS MANDATORY MEETING: All Altar Servers and MC’s must attend this mandatory training session to learn procedures for the new church and to review and clarify existing procedures. You may choose either of the following sessions: ■ Wednesday, October 22, 7–8:30 p.m. OR ■ Saturday, October 25, 12–1:30 p.m. in the new church. Servers and MC’s must attend this meeting to continue to serve. If there is a scheduling conflict, call Seminarian Jim Sorra in the parish office.

 

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 our Detention Center. For info, call Debbie Loveland at 410-876-9249.

 

150^th ANNIVERSARY SWEATSHIRTS: Sizes available: youth small through adult 3x. For information, contact Jean at 410-848-8654 or Mary Agnes at 410-876-1307.

 

TOGETHER we can MAKE IT is an 8-10 week support group with a limited number of participants for those recently separated or divorced. For Info, call Janelynn Moore at 410-848-8741.

 

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL … Every Friday

From 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. in the school gym. Contact Karl at 410-840-3287 or just show up.

 

Christmas Bazaar …

Celebrating 50 years

 

DONATIONS will be accepted for all Christmas Bazaar booths on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the school basement. For daytime, call Al Wilder at 410-596-3608.

 

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.

 

ANGELS MINI-MALL is in need of donations of trinkets, knick-knacks, small gift items, jewelry, scented candles, toiletries, candy, small toys, and other items that may be appropriate. Your generosity provides our “Little Angels” the thrill and to experience the joy of giving. For information, contact Christine Myers at 410-876-5627. Volunteers are needed!

 

BASKET BOUTIQUE seeks for businesses/individuals to sponsor a Longaberger Baskets(s) for the Christmas Bazaar this year. 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. Volunteers welcome to sort & price items. Student Community Service Hours are approved. For information, call Regina Sell at 410-876-6170.

 

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES new and used are needed. Statues, medals, bibles, pictures, crucifixes, or any items of religious nature. For large items or info, call Nina at 410-635-6422.

 

STITCHIN’ NOOK is in need of handmade items to make their table a success this year. Item may be dropped off at the parish office. For info, please call Nancy at 410-848-4744, ext. 236.

 

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

 

At Other Parishes

WALK with JESUS and MARY … Saturday, October 25

We will meet at the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Rosary at 10:00 a.m., with Marian & Sacred Music rendered at 11:00 a.m., Mass will be celebrated at 12:15. For information, contact Fr. Jack Lombardi at 301-447-5318.

The KNOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS announce the availability of four-year, full-tuition academic scholarships. Catholic students now in grade 4 or grade 8 may apply. These scholarships may be used to attend a Parish Elementary School or Catholic High School within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. An application request form may be obtained from their web site at www.knottscholar.org or call 1-877-603-9980.

 

Vocations/Archdiocese

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.

 

TRAINING for PUBLIC ADVOCACY … Sat., October 25

Cardinal Keeler has invited parish members who are concerned about increasing public-policy assaults on human life and human dignity to join other Maryland Catholics at an advocacy-training conference in Annapolis. The day-long gathering (Many Gifts, One Spirit: Catholics in the Public Square) will feature an advocate-commissioning ceremony led by Washington’s Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick; presentations by nationally-recognized experts on social justice, respect-life and education policy; guided tours of the State House and legislative offices; break out-group policy briefings and advocacy training. A $15 early-registration fee covers luncheon and materials. Pre-register by phone at 410-269-1155 or online at www.mdcathcon.org.