Mass Intentions

Monday, October 27

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

      8:00 a.m.       Bud Beatty

Tuesday, October 28

      7:00 a.m.       Edward & Lillian Swinderman

      8:00 a.m.       Agnes Bordes

Wednesday, October 29

      7:00 a.m.       Evelyn Young

      8:00 a.m.       Anna M. Drechsler

Thursday, October 30

      7:00 a.m.       Int. of Karen Feroli

      8:00 a.m.       Joseph Burke 

Friday, October 31             

      7:00 a.m.       Marjorie B. Case

      8:00 a.m.       Maureen Brothers

Saturday, November 1

        8:00 a.m.       Shane Van Saanen

        5:00 p.m.       Frank Trichilo

Sunday, November 2

      7:15 a.m.       Ronald & Benedetta DiBlasio

      9:15 a.m.       All Souls Intentions

    11:15 a.m.       Rose Zamerelli

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

       

From the Pastor

    This is an important day in the history of our parish. With the dedication of our new church this Sunday, we are celebrating God’s goodness to us. Please join me in thanking God for His love, mercy and blessings. I join with my brother priests, and our entire pastoral staff to thank you for your prayers, sacrifices and hard work.  The new building is a powerful symbol of the deeper reality of God’s presence in our community. The transition into the new church, including the new weekend Mass schedule, will require patience and adjustments for all of us. Your continued cooperation is deeply appreciated.

    I want to express a special word of thanks to our pastoral council, the planning committee, development committee, building committee, and the dedication committee and all who have worked so hard and so faithfully. The liturgy committee, music ministry, sacristans and our maintenance and facilities people have done an outstanding job. Special thanks goes to F.M. Harvey Construction Company who have worked for us and with us to build a beautiful house for the Lord. What a wonderful parish!

                May God bless you,

 

  Liturgy & Worship

ALL SOULS MASS INTENTIONS should be returned to the parish office by October 30^th.  A novena of Masses begins on All Souls Day. 

 

NEW WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE effective November 1^st 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.

 

NEW CONFESSION SCHEDULE effective November 1^st

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

 

THE 8:00 a.m. WEEKDAY MASS for this last coming week, October (10/27 – 10/31) will continue to be in the old church.

FIRST FRIDAY MORNING MASSES ...  November 7

Masses will be at 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. (attended by St. John School), and 7:00 p.m. All Masses are in the church.

 

MEMORIAL CANDLELIGHT MASS … Fri., November 21

At 7:00 p.m. in the church. There will be a candlelight Mass and Memorial service for parents who have suffered the loss of a child. This Mass is personalized with the names of these beloved children. Call Mary at 410-876-7033 or Bev at 410-876-6275 to have a name included. 

 

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.

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY of the WORD is in need of volunteers. If your child attends Children’s Liturgy of the Word, please consider assisting with this ministry. Older teens who have already attended a regular Mass are welcome to volunteer. For more information, call Nancy Merrill at 410-876-2173.

 

NOTICE CONCERNING MASS INTENTIONS: Canon 945ff:  In accordance with approved custom of the Church, the Faithful are invited to ask the parish priests to offer Mass for a particular intention along with the priest’s general intention, “for the good of the Church and the whole world.” (Priest prayer before Mass). At our parish, this has been an important part of our faith, as we believe that our intentions rise up to heaven with every Mass being offered.

    As of November 1, 2003, the parish will begin a new Mass schedule that has two less weekend Masses. These Masses have already been assigned with particular Mass intentions along with the person’s offering. According to Canon law 953 and 954, the parish priests have the responsibility to ensure that Masses will be said for these intentions within a year, even if the Masses are to be celebrated elsewhere, unless the donors have expressly stipulated otherwise (Canon 954). 

    We assure you that if you have already requested a Mass Intention for the remainder of this year, this will be completed within the year, even if this intention and the offering will be distributed to other priests and religious communities outside our parish.

    In the future, the expected increase in the number of Mass intentions requires us to create the policy that we will not be able to guarantee a certain date or specific Mass for your intention. In order to assist our parish staff who organize the Mass intentions, we kindly ask that if you wish to have a year-long intention, that you please come to the parish office and make this request at the beginning of each calendar year. We are always ready to assist you in having a Mass offered for your intention. For your information, the parish bulletin will provide the schedule of the Mass intentions for the following week. Thank you for your consideration.

 

We Pray …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: John Paul Bobnar, Jr., son of Christina & John Bobnar; William Kelley Paden, son of Christopher & Kristine Paden; and Aidan Andrew Stair, son of Randy & Dana Stair. 

 

WE PRAY for the REPOSE of Mildren Gilmour, and for her family and friends. 

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Mary Ann Murray, donated by her loving husband Ted Murray.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … Oct. 27 – Nov. 2

Mon.:   Rom 8:12-17;   Ps 68:2,4,6-7,20-21;   Lk 13:10-17

Tues.:  Eph 2:19-22;   Ps 19:2-5;   Lk 6:12-16

Wed.:  Rom 8:26-30;   Ps 126:1-6;   Lk 13:22-30

Thurs.: Rom 8:31-39;   Ps 109:21-22,26-27;   Lk 13:31-35

Fri.:      Rom 9:1-5;   Ps 147:12-15,19-20;   Lk 14:1-6

Sat.:      Rev 7:2-4,9-14;   Ps 24:1-6;   1 Jn 3:1-3;   Mt 5:1-12

Sun.:     Wis 3:1-9;   Ps 23:1-6;   Rom 5:5-11;   Jn 11:17-27

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of October 19, 2003:

Envelopes:       $18,075.90                               Attendance:  3458

Loose:                   5,260.93                               Poor Box:   $1,530.47

TOTAL:         $23,336.83

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $24,500.00. Our current weekly average is $23,237.55. Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    6,845,601          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,446,933          Pledged to date:         6,845,601.

Balance:               $  1,398,668 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       661,219.

 

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.

 

School News

 

 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES: Help support the school by purchasing gift cards for Kohl’s, Boscovs, and local grocery stores. The school makes 5% of the sales. Available in the school office.

 

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. Please call the Religious Ed. Office you have not received your invitation for First Reconciliation being held on November 22.

 

CONFIRMATION PARENTS: If your child missed the Parent/Candidate Meeting, please call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed. Office. Your candidate cannot start the program, which begins November 11 and 13^th, without first having the information from the initial meeting.

 

 

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.

 

 

JESUS, FRIENDS, and the NEW CHURCH … Friday, Nov. 9

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Meet in the Art Room. Come out for some fun, snacks and a candlelight tour of our beautiful new church followed by a candle vigil.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM: Even though it’s still Autumn our thoughts are turning to the Lord’s Birthday and our Adopt-A-Family Program. We would like to identify persons who wish to adopt an entire family in order to provide them with more time for budgeting and shopping. If you are interested in helping a family, please call the St. Vincent de Paul office at 410-848-8693.

 

activities in Our Parish

AND SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENTS

 

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.

 

OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING … Mon., Oct. 27

From 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the parish center.

 

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS BREAKFAST … Sun., Nov. 2

From 8 – 11:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Join the Knights for a great breakfast featuring: Pancakes, French toast, Eggs and more. Adults $4 and children only $2.

 

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun. Nov. 2

If you are interested in becoming a member of 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 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

 

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. Robyn Bobak will speak 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 Communion Breakfast. If you have any questions, please contact Deana at 410-876-1007.

 

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING ... Monday, November 3

At 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. The Council welcomes your attendance and invites you to bring your concerns or comments to its attention by calling the parish office and leaving your name and phone number. A Council member will return your call.

 

FR. DAVE’S SPAGHETTE DINNER … Friday, November 7

From 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. bring your family for delicious food and take time to meet new families. Volunteers are needed! Servers needed  (4-6 or 6-8), baking desserts, set-up/decorating, and clean-up. Contact Carolyn Drumgoole at 410-833-7202 (drum2000@qis.net) or Diane Bohn at 40-876-7907 (bohndi@aol.com).

 

NEW YORK CITY TRIP … Saturday, November 29

Leaving the 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 for you to go shopping, see a show, or sightsee. 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.

 

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, costs $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.

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.

 

SUNDAY NURSERY … Beginning November 2

Nursery for 1-5 year olds will be held in the St. Matthew room of the school. For more information, or if you are interested in starting a nursery at the 9:15 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Masses, please contact Peggy Rager at 410-848-0790.

 

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.

 

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 to have your family receive the chalice. For information, call Sue Hopkins at 410-857-5487.

 

At Other Parishes

CHRISTMAS CERAMIC/BAKE SALE … Sat., November 1

From 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Little Sisters of the Poor will hold their annual Christmas Ceramic Bazaar and Bake Sale at St. Martin’s Home, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville.

 

“STEADFAST” CONCERT … Saturday, November 1

At 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish in Sykesville to benefit the Marianist Family Retreat Center. Tickets are $9 for adults 15 and over, children are $5, and a family rate of $30. Tickets will be sold at the door.

 

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.