Mass Intentions

Monday, May 24

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

      8:00 a.m.           Peyton & Madaline Carr

Tuesday, May 25

      7:00 a.m.           Int. of Cecelia Hinkel

      8:00 a.m.           Paul M. Koontz

Wednesday, May 26

      7:00 a.m.           Caroline Mullaney

      8:00 a.m.           Sterling Ward

Thursday, May 27

      7:00 a.m.           Carl Wagman

      8:00 a.m.           Int. of Nathan & Rachel Seibel

Friday, May 28

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

      9:30 a.m.           William H. Drechsler

Saturday, May 29

  8:00 a.m.           Int. of Clark Brumbley

  5:00 p.m.           Int. of Heidi Traband

Sunday, May 30

      7:15 a.m.           Parishioners of St. John Parish

      9:15 a.m.           Rose Esposito

    11:15 a.m.           Mary Dudderar

      3:15 p.m.           Antoinette Rowe

      6:00 p.m.           Arthur Jerge

 

 

APPROPRIATE ATTIRE at MASS: During the warm summer months, shorts, tank-tops, bare-midriff tops or other revealing articles of clothing, and beach-style attire are not appropriate dress for celebrations of the Liturgy. Please observe these guidelines out of respect for the Lord’s presence and out of consideration for fellow worshipers.

 

Liturgy & Worship

PERPETUAL ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT:  We need your help with the following hours: Sundays – Midnight, 2,3, & 8 a.m.; and 12 noon & 6 p.m.; Mondays – 1, 2 & 11 a.m.; Tuesdays – 3 & 7 a.m. and 1 & 11 p.m.; Wednesdays – 1,2 & 3 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Thursdays – 2 a.m. and 12:00 noon, 1 & 3 p.m.; Fridays – 12 midnight, 2&3 a.m., and 12 noon & 1 p.m.; Saturdays – 1,2 & 3 a.m.; and 1,2,3,9  & 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: Rebecca Catherine Abel, daughter of John & Gina Abel; Creighton Alexander Ament, son of Christopher & Mary Ament; Jack Farina Kalmus, son of Gregory & Kristin Kalmus; Kelin Elizabeth Rodriguez, daughter of Jaime & Tamara Rodriguez; Kyle Joseph Scott, son of Jeffrey & Amanda Scott; Joseph Amadeus Spector, son of Charles & Amy Spector; and Bridget Gabrielle Wallace, daughter of Keith & Cecille Wallace.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Marian Carr, Jullian Musotto, Sr., Raymond Hartigan, and for their family and friends.

 

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET … Thursday Afternoons

Beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the church. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed before the Blessed Sacrament, ending with Benediction.

 

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION: Fatima, Heaven’s Peace Plan. Join our Lady’s Blue Army on the first Saturday of each month with devotions following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and rosary.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … May 24-30

Mon.:   Acts 19:1-8;   Ps 68:2-7;   Jn 16:29-33

Tues.:  Acts 20:17-27;   Ps 68:10-11,20-21;   Jn 17:1-11

Wed.:  Acts 20:28-38;   Ps 68:29-30,33-36;   Jn 17:11-19

Thurs.: Acts 22:30;23:6-11;   Ps 16:1-2,5,7-11;   Jn 17:20-26

Fri.:      Acts 25:13-21;   Ps 103:1-2,11-12,19-20;   Jn 21:15-19

Sat.:      Acts 28:16-20,30-31;   Ps 11:4-5,7;   Jn 21:20-25

Sun.:     Acts 2:1-11;  1 Cor 12:3-7,12-13;   Jn 20:19-23

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY of the WORD is seeking volunteers to join this ministry for the children of our parish. Adults and older teens are welcome! If you are able to help or would like more information, please call Nancy Merrill at 410-876-2173.

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of May 16, 2004

Envelopes:       $19,313.89                               Attendance:  3387

Loose:                   5,409.24                               Poor Box:   $1,354.78

TOTAL:         $24,723.13

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $24,500.00. Our current weekly average is $25,948.01 Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,114,633          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,842,508          Pledged to date:         7,114,633

Balance:               $  1,272,125 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       392,187

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.

 

THANK YOU for your DONATIONS to the annual collection for the education of our Seminarians. Total collected was $9,695.02.  

 

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!  We are still celebrating the Easter season and so there is still time to make a donation to the Lenten Appeal. The act of giving is more important than the actual amount of the gift! Place donations in an envelope marked “Lenten Appeal” and drop in the collection basket, bring it to the parish center or mail checks directly to the Lenten Appeal, PO Box 64512, Baltimore, MD 21264. Mark “St John Westminster” #3303 in the memo line of your check. Thank you for your support!

 

ESTATE PLANNING: Make a decision to initiate the estate-planning process now! For a free brochure on how to plan for both your family and your parish through estate planning, call the parish office 410-876-2248. Please remember St John Church and School when devising your will. Thank you!

 

 

School News

 

REMINDER: Grocery Certificates, Kohl's & Boscov’s Gift Cards are available in the front of school each morning and in the school office. The school makes 5% of the total sales.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

LOST AND FOUND: Many items have been collected this year. If you are missing anything (jackets, gloves, books, etc.) please check with the office this week. After this week, items will be placed in the St. Vincent collection bins.

 

REGISTRATION FOR 2004/2005: Registration forms have been mailed to all families in the program. For those who are not already in the program, call the Religious Ed Office to register.

 

NOTICE to PARENTS of FIRST GRADERS: In order for your child to enroll for second grade to prepare for Reconciliation and Eucharist, he/she must have attended the 1^st grade Religious Ed. Class. If you have any questions, please call the office.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION forms are at the doors of the church.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is in need of an adult to take care of snacks. Please call the Religious Ed. Office if you can help. 

 

 

 

MEMORIAL DAY COOK-OUT … Sunday, May 30

Immediately following the 6:00 p.m. Mass we will have a cookout! You bring the meat and a side dish to share, and join the entire parish for games, music and fun for everyone! We will provide all of the grills, drinks and paper products. Grab your family and some burgers and come to Mass on Sunday, May 30^th!

 

TRIP to SIX FLAGS … Tuesday, June 15

Life Teen will have an end of the school year trip. The cost is now  $32.00 per person and is due by May 25. Give your money to Jordan or Scott. The whole family is invited!

STEUBENVILLE 2004: Final payments are past due! Please get your money in as soon as possible. Also, please mark your calendar for the parent meeting held on Sunday, June 13th or Sunday, June 27^th! All teens must attend with at least one parent!

YOUNG APOSTLES: We would like to extend our gratitude to all the 11th and 12th graders who helped us this year as Young Apostles. Applications are now available for anyone who will be in the 11th or 12th grade next year. If you would like an application, please see Jordan or Scott, or call the Religious Ed. Office. 

 

END of the YEAR PARTY … Friday, May 28

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the St. John Cafeteria.

 

TRIP to SIX FLAGS … Tuesday, June 15

See details under Life Teen.

 

THE EDGE LEADERSHIP CAMP: Join us this summer for The Edge Leadership Camp. The Boy’s camp will be July 20^th – 21^st, and the Girl’s camp is July 13^th – 14^th. The due date for registration is June 11^th. The cost is $40. Spaces are limited! For information, call Scott in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

 

TRIP to SIX FLAGS … Tuesday, June 15

See details under Life Teen.

 

YOUTH ALIVE LEADERSHIP CAMP: Join us this summer for the Youth Alive Leadership Camp. The Boy’s camp will be August 11^th – 12^th, and the Girl’s camp is August 9-10. The due date for registration is June 11^th. The cost is $40. Spaces are limited! For information, call Scott in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

BLESSINGS CLOSET: St. Vincent de Paul is asking for your help to assist us in supporting Shepherd’s Staff Blessings Closet. Each weekend during the month of May, please bring in the following items and put them in the baskets near the doors of the church. Most Needed: Laundry detergent, disposable diapers, bath tissue, shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Also needed: Paper towels, napkins, tissue, all purpose cleaners, trash bags, feminine supplies, baby care items, light bulbs, and liquid food supplements. These items will be delivered to Shepherd’ss Staff to be distributed to needy families in the Westminster area. Thank you for your continued generosity.

 

activities in Our Parish

IMAGE of OUR LADY of GUADALUPE … May 22 & 23

The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be at our parish. For more information, call Inez at 410-876-1804.

 

MASS ATTENDANCE COUNT 2004 … Weekend of May 23

Each year, the Archdiocese of Baltimore requests the parishes to take a count of all persons attending Mass. The purpose of this survey is to determine trends that are evolving in regard to the number of Catholics who attend Mass. The information helps to guide the Archdiocese and parishes in planning and in ministry. Please take a few moments to fill out the attendance form and put the completed card in the collection basket. Thank you.

 

CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL MEETING ...Thurs., May 27

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.

 

 

WISDOM CLUB MONTHLY MEETING … Thurs., May 27

Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 noon at Ascension Episcopal Church, followed by our luncheon and meeting. Our Guest speaker will be Carol Ravenhorn, who will speak on “America the Beautiful.” A timely topic during these troubling times! Remember to bring your brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided. New members are always welcome. For information, call Eleanor at 410-875-3336.

 

MARRIED COUPLES DATE NIGHT out with FR. BRIAN … Saturday, May 29

From 6:30-7:45 p.m. you are invited to join us for an evening of appetizers, fellowship, and growing in our faith. This month Fr. Brian will be leading a discussion on the Catholic understanding of “Finding Leisure and Rest” as you prepare for summer. Plan a dinner out with your spouse after the evening. Contact Mary Masimore at 410-857-0526 or e-mail: term4all@adelphia.net

 

FILIAE MARIAE BOOK CLUB … Tuesday, June 1

Discussion will be at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Sign-up by email at: filiaemariae@sjwest.org or call Dawn Walsh at 410-876-0250. The book selections are; “Holiness for Housewives: by Hubertzans Zeller; “The Life of Blessed Gianna Molla”, and “Hail, Holy Queen” by Scott Hahn.  Books may be purchased at Little Rose of Sharon.

 

PAMPERED CHEF BINGO … Saturday, June 5

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Games to begin at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For tickets call Grace Schnauble at 410-848-1245 or 410-259-6802.

 

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun. June 6

From 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the St. Luke room in the school. If you are interested in becoming a member of St. John Parish or interested in getting involved in the parish, please attend.

 

FILIAE MARIAE “HOW to PRAY” … Wednesday, June 16

At 7:00 in the parish center. Filiae Mariae and Fr. Brian will present “How to Pray” an evening of lecture on Fr. Thomas Dubay’s book, “Prayer Primer.” All women are welcome!

 

K of C ANNUAL GOLF OUTING … Friday, August 20

At the Links at Gettysburg. The cost is $100 per player with all proceeds going the St. John Youth Ministry. There will be many more “Hole in One” prizes and many other awards. For information and reservations call, John Stephens at 410-848-3722 or Dean Ditman at 410-848-5579. Last year was a sell out!

 

ST. JOHN PARISH PICNIC … Saturday, August 21

At Shriver Homestead in Union Mills. Tickets will be $2.00 per person or $8.00 per family. Mark this date on your calendar now!

 

CO-ED ADULT VOLLEYBALL … Friday Evenings

From 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the gym. For more information, please call Karl at 410-840-3287.

 

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).

 

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Are you interested in meeting more people like yourselves? Forms listing the many ministries and organizations at St. John are available in the book rack by the main doors of the church.

 

MEMORIAL BRICKS can be purchased now through June 12. You can honor a person or family member or memorialize a loved one. The costs of the bricks are: $75 for 4 x 8 and a limited number of 8 x 8 for $150. 4 x 8 forms are available at the parish office; please call Kathy Duex at 410-848-4469 for an 8 x 8 form. The bricks from the last campaign will be installed this spring. All proceeds go toward furnishing the church.

 

PARENTS of COLLEGE AGED STUDENTS: As we begin to prepare for Life Teen’s 10 year anniversary kick off on July 24 & 25 we are trying to locate young people who have participated in Life Teen. Please email Paul at pgallagher@sjwest.org with the name, current address and phone number.

 

ST. JOHN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS 2004: St. John School is pleased to again offer summer camps: Aerobics Tuesdays and Thursdays in July; Art/Water coloring 6/28-7/2; Architecture 6/28-7/1; Girl’s Basketball 6/28-7/2; Baseball 7/5-7/9; Bowling Fridays in June, July & August; Girl’s Flag Football 7/19-7/23; Gardening 6/28-7/2; karate 6/14-6/18, 7/12-7/16; Girl’s Beginners Lacrosse 6/14-6/17; Nature 6/14-6/17; Scrap Booking 7/5-7/8; and Tennis 6/21-6/25.  For info or to register, call Jenny at 410-239-6179.

 

In our Community

2004 BAKER-YINGLING-SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: The Community Foundation of Carroll County is accepting applications for the 2004 Baker-Yingling Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide children in St. John’s basketball programs academic scholarships to high school or college. Applications are available in the Parish Center.

 

ABC CARE SUMMER CAMP: Each camp is unique offering weekly themes and a variety of fun, exploration and discovery. Register your child today by calling 410-751-3700.

 

At Other Parishes

EMMITSBURG CARNIVAL … May 24 – 29

Sponsored by Mother Seton School beginning at 6:00 p.m. on May 24. Food, fun, rides and games. Call 301-447-3161 for questions.

 

SPRING YARD SALE … May 28 & 29

At Saint Anthony Shrine in Emmitsburg. Food will be sold both days starting at 8:30 a.m. Reservation for space not needed.

 

“SHADES of IRELAND TOUR” … September 28 – October 7

Sponsored by The Cathedral of Mary our Queen. Spend 8 nights in first class hotels and enjoy full Irish breakfasts each day and most dinners including tax and tips for $2,259 per person. For questions or reservations call 410-296-8330.

UPCOMING DAY RETREATS at the GROTTO: All retreats are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include: Mass, spiritual conferences, rosary, confessions, Divine Mercy Chaplet and meditations on the Mass, (break for lunch), procession to the Grotto, prayers & hymns of praise. June 5 ~ Family Retreat; July 17 ~ Women’s Retreat; July 31 ~ Men’s Retreat. For information or to register, call the Grotto Office at 301-447-53183.

 

SUMMER CAMPS at MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY: Mount de Sales will be the host to several camps throughout the summer: Dance, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Strength and Conditioning. For info, contact 410-744-8498.

 

BASKETBALL CAMP at GIBBONS: Three great weeks: July 19-23, July 26-20, and August 16-20. For info contact Bob Flynn at 410-644-1770 ext 126 or www.cardinalgibbons.com.

 

Vocations/Archdiocese

MARRIAGE – A VOCATION TO HOLINESS: Married couples experiencing some difficulties in the marriage, but willing to put their best effort into living their vows, are encouraged to participate in a retreat called “Retrouvaille” on September 10-12. For information, please call 410-647-0350.

 

TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM: Each week a St. John family receives the chalice and the commission at Mass to pray for an increase in vocations.  Sign up now to have your family receive the chalice. For information, call Ms. Hopkins at 410-857-5487.