Mass Intentions

Monday, February 16

      7:00 a.m.           Charlene J. Pretko Orner

      8:00 a.m.           Antoinette Rowe

Tuesday, February 17

      7:00 a.m.           Antonio Anastasi, Sr.

      8:00 a.m.           Maureen Brothers

Wednesday, February 18

      7:00 a.m.           Walter & Olga Mytka

      8:00 a.m.           Phillip Vaio

Thursday, February 19

      7:00 a.m.           Marie Hamburg

      8:00 a.m.           Amanda Bell

Friday, February 20           

      7:00 a.m.           Julia Tylisz

      9:30 a.m.           Ronald DiBlasio

Saturday, February 21

        8:00 a.m.           Peyton & Madaline Carr

        5:00 p.m.           Maureen Brothers

Sunday, February 22

      7:15 a.m.           Irene Howe

      9:15 a.m.           The Parishioners of St. John Parish

    11:15 a.m.           Russel Palaia

      3:15 p.m.           Mary Diane Reusing

      6:00 p.m.           Dan Cooney

 

From the Pastor

    As the official newspaper of the Archdiocese, the Catholic Review is mailed to all registered members of the parish who receive offertory envelopes. Included in this quarter’s envelope packet is an enveloped designated to offset the cost of your subscription. If you have not yet had an opportunity to make a donation, please place your offering in the regular Sunday collection. If you are not currently receiving parish offertory envelopes or the Catholic Review, and you would like to do so, please contact the parish office. Your continued cooperation and generosity are appreciated.

    We are now beginning the third year of Perpetual Adoration in our parish. Our entire parish family and community have been blessed through the prayers of adorers who have maintained twenty-four hour, seven days a week prayer vigil in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Father Peter Giroux, from the Franciscan Friars of the Primitive Observance (FPO) will preach at all of our Masses next weekend. Our parishioners will be invited to renew and or begin a commitment of one hour per week for one year. Please pray for God’s continued blessing on this important ministry in our parish.

 

                May God bless you,

   

 

Liturgy & Worship

PERPETUAL ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT:  We need your help with the following hours: Sundays – 2 & 9 a.m. and 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.; Mondays – 1 & 2 a.m.; Tuesdays – 12, 1, 3, & 8 a.m.; Wednesdays – 2, 3 & 7 a.m.; Thursdays – 2 & 3 a.m. and 12:00 noon; 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: Lacey Angelle Dustin, daughter of Robert & Lisa Dustin; and Mary Delia Fino, daughter of John & Christine Fino.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Jack Fick, Loretta Wood, Margaret Kilbride, Jack Scott, and for their family and friends.

 

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET is prayed in the church before the Blessed Sacrament each Thursday beginning at 3:00 p.m. Ending with Benediction.  All are welcome to attend.

 

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION … Beginning March

Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary. More details to follow!

 

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA ... Thursday Mornings

Immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary in the church. All are invited to participate.

 

HAS IT BEEN A WHILE since you prayed the ROSARY? The rosary is prayed daily after 8:00 a.m. Mass.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … February 16-22

Mon.:   Jas 1:1-11;   Ps 119:67-68,71-72,75-76;   Mk 8:11-13

Tues.:  Jas 1:12-18;   Ps 94:12-15,18-19;   Mk 8:14-21

Wed.:  Jas 1:19-27;   Ps 15:2-5;   Mk 8:22-26

Thurs.: Jas 2:1-9;   Ps 34:2-7;   Mk 8:27-33

Fri.:      Jas 2:14-24,26;   Ps 112:1-6;  Mk 8:34-9:1

Sat.:      Jas 3:1-10;   Ps 12:2-5,7-8;   Mk 9:2-13

Sun.:     1 Sm 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23;   1 Cor 15:45-49;  Lk 6:27-38

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of February 8, 2004:

Envelopes:       $20,076.33                               Attendance:  3508

Loose:                   5,882.15                               Poor Box:   $1,199.53

TOTAL:         $25,958.48

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $24,500.00. Our current weekly average is $24,486.06. Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,058,772          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,727,175          Pledged to date:         7,058,772

Balance:               $  1,331,597 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       448,048

 

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 next weekend is the Bishops Overseas Appeal. Thank you for your generosity

 

ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS: An option, whereby the amount you specify will automatically be deducted from your checking account each week for your offertory envelope contribution, If you are interested call George Hinkel, in the Parish Office at 410-876-2248 ext. 249. 

GIVING is a VERY IMPORTANT PART in the LIFE of a CATHOLIC. More and more Catholics are responding to the idea of giving a gift that forever perpetuates our Catholic faith. Your gift is a concrete way to express gratitude to God for a lifetime of blessings. The gift you give also establishes a lasting legacy of love for others by enabling St John Catholic Church to continue the preservation and expansion of our Catholic heritage through our many ministries. Please remember St John Catholic Church or School in your will. If you would like a brochure with more information, please call Colleen Hattrup at 410-876-2248 ext 218.

 

School News

 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES Please support the school through purchasing gift cards for Kohl’s, Boscov’s, and local grocery stores. the school makes 5% from all sales. They are available through the school office and before school.

 

PTF DANCE & SILENT AUCTION … Friday, April 23

Donations to the silent auction are needed. Proceeds benefit the School and donations are tax deductible. For donations or info, contact Sheri at 410-833-6197 or Mary at 410-552-6689.

 

Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

IMPORTANT CLASS NOTICE: Due to the cancellation of several classes due to inclement weather, there will be classes February 17 & 19, originally scheduled for a teacher in-service.

 

FIRST COMMUNION MASS of INITIATION will be during the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, February 21 for St. John School Students and Saturday, February 28^th for all Religious Education Students.

 

ADULT CONFIRMATION: We will be offering classes to prepare adults to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation beginning in March. Our first class will be on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. In general, the classes will be held every other Tuesday, until the Feast of Pentecost, on Sunday, May 10^th, when the candidates will be confirmed at the Cathedral of Mary our Queen, by His Eminence, William Cardinal Keeler. If you, or anyone you know is a Catholic adult who has not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and is interested in being Confirmed, please contact Seminarian Jim Sorra in the Parish Office.

 

CATECHIST CERTIFICATION: Reminder to  those requesting catechist/youth ministry certification, the deadline to submit documentation is Tuesday, March 9. Stop by the Religious Ed. Office to pick up certificates from the following presentations; “Knowing Jesus” (Fr. Brian); “History of the Church”, and “Basic Training for Catholics, parts 1-4” (Seminarian Tyson). For questions regarding clock hours, call Paul Gallagher.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL … June 21 - 25

Anyone interested in helping this year is asked to please call the Religious Education Office at 410-848-8443. Thank you.

 

 

SPRING KICK-OFF … Sunday, February 15

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. 

 

THANK YOU to all who attended our first Parents for Life meeting last Sunday. Our next get together will be Sunday, March 14 at Frisco’s Pub, from 7:30 – 8:50 p.m. For more information, please call Pat or Sue Scheper at 410-876-3745.

 

STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE: We have been selected to go July 9-11^th. We are taking 141 people and believe it or not we still have more spots. The entire cost of the trip is $215. If you are interested in going, please sign up with a $70 deposit.

 

SPONSOR a TEEN for STEUBENVILLE: The Steubenville Youth Conference is a youth retreat that empowers teens to spread Christ’s Gospel message. However, many teens cannot afford the $215 price. If you are able, please prayerfully consider sponsoring a teen for this awe-inspiring trip. Even if you can pay for half of the cost, your donation will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Jordan Tippett in the Religious Ed. Office if you can help.

 

 

TUBING at SKI LIBERTY … Friday, February 27

The cost is just $12 for 2 hours of Tubin’. This includes the lift and tube. RSVP to Scott by February 17^th at 12:00 noon. Parents are welcome. For directions to Ski Liberty, call 717-642-8282. A liability release form must be on file. They are available in the office or online at www.sjwest.org/LifeTeen/ReleaseForm.htm.

 

SIGNS NIGHT … Sunday, March 14

We are currently looking for four more Edgers to act out a skit for the Signs Night. It will be an awesome experience. You will be required to practice the skit a week before hand. Please contact Scott Link to sign up in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

 

ACTIVITY NIGHTS ... Every 1^st & 3^rd Friday

From 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. We meet in the cafeteria. All 5^th & 6^th graders are welcome. Parents please drop and pick your children up on time! For info, contact Scott in the Religious Ed. Office.  

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

Please continue to help minister to the poor in Carroll County by remembering that next Sunday, the third weekend of the month, we observe Food Sunday. Please bring your donations of non-perishable food to church and place in the white buckets by the door. We especially need donations of canned meats, stews, spaghetti sauce, canned pasta meals, jelly, powdered milk, canned fruit and bottled juices. We also need paper goods, such as toilet tissue, baby diapers, paper towels, etc. Thank you so much for your continued help and generosity!

THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY is an organization of lay-persons that care about helping those who are in need. To join this special group, call Patty Terrano at 410-857-1473 or join us at one of the monthly meetings held on the first Wednesday each month. Help us put the gospel message into action!

 

activities in Our Parish

THE PASSION – PRIVATE SCREENING … Tues., Feb. 24

At Regal Cinema in the Towne Mall. St. John will host  2 private screenings of the  movie “The Passion” at 5:30 p.m. and 8:10 p.m. Tickets will be $12 per person, which includes a $2.00 donation to the Cardinal’s Lenten Appeal. Tickets will be limited and will be sold in advance on a first come, first served basis, this weekend, February 14 & 15 after all Masses. Any remaining tickets will be available during regular office hours at the Religious Ed. Office.

 

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE … Saturday, Feb. 28

At 8:30 a.m. at Archbishop Curley High School. Speakers Thomas Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith. William Cardinal Keeler will celebrate Mass. The St. John’s group will attend. How about you? For info, e-mail docforst@aol.com or call 410-596-0641.

 

ST. JOHN BLOODMOBILE … Monday, March 1

From 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The December drive produced 81 pints, 19 below our goal. There is a critical shortage of blood, so all eligible donors are needed! To make an appointment, call Ted Cook at 410-876-2107 or to help in the canteen or to make phone calls, call Marianne Leatherwood at 410-875-2437. 

 

LONGABERGER® BASKET BINGO … Saturday, March 20

At 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.), in the St. John School Cafeteria. Prizes will be filled retired Longaberger® baskets. Mark your calendars now! WE NEED YOUR HELP to make this bingo a success by sponsoring a basket, or items to fill a basket. Please call Anna at 410-876-2652 if you can help.

 

LES MISERABLES … Saturday, April 17

All tickets have been sold, however should anyone cancel, we have a waiting list. As the time approaches, Fr. Brian will have a talk on the play and the music. The date will be announced. For questions, please call Mary Masimore at 410-857-0526.

 

JUNIOR LEGION OF MARY … Friday afternoon at 3:00

All Catholics under the age of 18 are eligible to join. If you would like your child to grow closer to Jesus and Mary, come join us. For information, call Patty Spaar at 410-861-8510.

 

150^th ANNIVERSARY CERAMIC TILE:  The 6” square tile shows a gold metallic representation of our Sesquicentennial logo and detailed images of the three churches. Cost is $10, and may be purchased in the parish office, Mon. – Fri., from 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

 

150^th ANNIVERSARY BOOK & VIDEO are available for pick-up and sale at the Parish Office, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To make arrangements for evening pick-up, call Sue Ripper at 410-876-3472 or Norma in the parish office (ext. 217). Books are $20, Videos/DVDs are $15. Buy the set for $30 and save!

150^th COMMEMORATIVE SWEATSHIRTS: Did you miss the opportunity to purchase your Anniversary sweatshirt! Then you are in luck! The Wisdom Club has a few adult sizes left. The price is $10 for adults, youth sizes will be 3 for $25 available in small, medium and large. Proudly display your love of our Parish. For info, call Mary Agnes at 410-876-1307 or Jean at 410-848-8654.

 

ALTAR SOCIETY of ST. JOHN is in need of several more people willing to donate some of their time on Fridays at 10:15 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. to help clean the church. For information, contact Pat Mueller at 410-876-2596.

 

THE HISPANIC MINISTRY is looking for musicians and vocalists for their choir. You need not be fluent in Spanish! If interested, please call Denise Diegel at 410-846-0860.

 

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 for 1-5 year olds will be held in the St. Matthew room of the school during the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Masses. For info, contact Peggy Rager at 410-848-0790.

 

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.

 

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.

 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANSWERS for the AGING is a free referral service for older adults, their families and/or caregivers. If you are feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of trying to find the right service, call 410-646-0100 or 1-888-507-7587.

 

PROJECT RACHEL is a program of counseling, compassion and healing for women and men who have been involved in an abortion. Call 1-800-286-4224.

 

PRO-LIFE ACTION: During this year’s legislative session, several pro-life bills will be introduced. You may visit www.prolifemaryland.org to keep up to date on those bills.

 

At Other Parishes

ST. PARICK’S DAY DINNER PARTY … Saturday, Mar. 13

From 7-11 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall in Hanover. The Ancient Order of Hibernians is offering an authentic Irish menu and live music, tickets are $15/person. For info call Bill Norton at 410-848-5494.

 

MARRIED COUPLES RETREATS will be held at Priestfield Retreat Center, W.VA. On the following dates: ■ Feb. 27-29, ■ March 5-7, ■ March 12-14, ■ March 26-28, ■ April 2-4, ■ April 16-18, ■ May 14-16. For information call Elaine at 410-252-5355.

PILGRIMAGE to LOURDES … September 19-28

Sponsored by the US National Rosary Pilgrimage Office. Accompanied by an experienced medical staff to assist those who are sick or handicapped. The group will spend eight days in Lourdes, including a day trip to St. Jean de Luz. Spiritual events are scheduled through the week. Daily Mass, including Mass at the Grotto of the Apparitions will be celebrated, and pilgrims will have the opportunity to enter the Baths (Miraculous Waters) of Lourdes. For further information, call 301-530-8963.

 

ALUMNI of ST. BRIGID/BISHOP JOHN NEUMAN SCHOOL: We would like to hear from all graduates, as a celebration for the Alumni Members held on Saturday, September 25. For information, contact Helen Toporzycki at 410-675-0198.

 

CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUB of BALTIMORE is an organization providing fellowship for the single, professional Catholics. If you want to meet new friends, call the CAC information line at 410-580-1250.

 

In our Community

LOBBY NIGHT in ANNAPOLIS … Monday, February 16

This is a time when concerned citizens meet with their Deligates and Senators to request their support for legislative issues affecting all Maryland citizens, especially Christians. For more information contact, Churck Moranville at 410-795-0467.