Mass Intentions

 Monday, June 21

      7:00 a.m.           Father’s Day Intentions

      8:00 a.m.           Richard Joseph Allen

Tuesday, June 22

      7:00 a.m.           John Mergo

      8:00 a.m.           Father’s Day Intentions

Wednesday, June 23

      7:00 a.m.           Father’s Day Intentions

      8:00 a.m.           Catherine A. Baum

Thursday, June 24

      7:00 a.m.           Edward & Lillian Swinderman

      8:00 a.m.           Father’s Day Intentions

Friday, June 25

      7:00 a.m.           John T. McLaughlin           

      9:30 a.m.           Father’s Day Intentions

Saturday, June 26

  8:00 a.m.           Father’s Day Intentions

  5:00 p.m.           Parishioners of St. John

Sunday, June 27

      7:15 a.m.           Jim Ford

      9:15 a.m.           Kenneth E. Wetzel

    11:15 a.m.           Carlo Pepe

      3:15 p.m.           Mark Bayuk

      6:00 p.m.           Father’s Day Intentions

 

From the Pastor

The following tips are offered to help make your summer a blessed one. Please note, if you are under 18 years old, parent permission is required for participation. A combination of any of three tips will guarantee a blessed summer:

1.   Watch a sunrise and write down your experience, and put your paragraph in your Bible.

 

2.   Choose a day and have no TV, no radio, no video games, no computer time; however, books are permitted.

 

3.   Write a card for your parents, grandparents, and/or spouse and tell them you love them.

 

4.   Call, e-mail or write to a friend or classmate you may not see over the summer.

 

5.   ASAP (Always Say A Prayer) for peace and for vocations.

 

6.   Put a coin/offering in the Poor Box from your personal money.

 

7.   Pick one of the following;

a. Choose a day during the summer to attend a weekday Mass.

b. Make a visit to the Blessed Sacrament

c. Come 15 minutes early to a weekend Mass or stay 15 minutes     after Mass for prayer.

 

8.   Try to make it through one whole day with no complaints about others.

 

9.   Take a moment to watch a sunset and thank God for the day.

 

10.  Receive Holy Communion every Sunday.

 

May God bless you,

 

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 Vallon Pasqule Franklin, son of Gregory & Marianne Franklin; Alma Marie Partenza, daughter of James & Becky Partenza; Ryan Daniel Sodano, son of Justin & Jolene Sodano; Lauren Alise Tritt, daughter of James & Lisa Tritt; Gavin Alexander Wright, son of Gregory & Kathryn Wright; Alexandra Donell Powell, daughter of Steven & Heather Powell; Mary Stephanie Hye Ripper, daughter of Mark & Susan Ripper; and Kathleen Rose Carter, daughter of Daniel & Jean Carter.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in celebration of Roy & Anna Chiavacci’s 40^th Wedding Anniversary and the Marriage of Stacy Ludwig and Tim Novotny.    

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Kenneth Wetzel, Elizabeth Kaufmann, Robert Berglund, Marilyn Simons, John Watkins, and for their family and friends.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … June 21-27

Mon.:   2 Kgs 17:5-8,13-15,18;  Ps 60:3-5,12-13;   Mt 7:1-5

Tues.:  2 Kgs 19:9-11,14-21,31-35,36;  Ps 48:2-4,10-11;  Mt 7:6,12-14

Wed.:  2 Kgs 22:8-13;23:1-3;   Ps 119:33-37,40;   Mt 7:15-20

Thurs.: Is 49:1-6;  Ps 139:1-3,13-15;  Acts 13:22-26;  Lk 1:57-66,80

Fri.:      2 Kgs 25:1-2;   Ps 137:1-6;   Mt 8:1-4

Sat.:      Lam 2:2,10-14,18-19;   Ps 74:1-7,20-21;   Mt 8:5-17

Sun.:     1 Kgs 19:16,19-21;  Ps 16:1-2,5;  Gal 5:1,13-18;  Lk 9:51-62

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of June 6, 20043:

Envelopes:       $20,230.72                               Attendance:  3395

Loose:                   5,076.50                               Poor Box:   $1,720.87

TOTAL:         $25,307.22

 

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of June 13, 20043:

Envelopes:       $20,941.77                               Attendance:  3670

Loose:                   5,048.93                               Poor Box:   $2,793.85

TOTAL:         $25,990.70

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $24,500.00. Our current weekly average is $25,912.70 Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

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

Paid to Date:             5,849,814          Pledged to date:         7,114,633

Balance:               $  1,264,819 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 Black & Native American Missions. Total collected was $5,479.88.  

 

ESTATE PLANNING: If you are interested in receiving a brochure outlining how you can plan for both your family and your parish through estate planning (formulating your will), just call the parish office at 410-848-4744.

 

ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS: If you are interested in trying our St. John Electronic Contributions Option, whereby the exact amount you specify is automatically deducted from your checking account each week for your offertory envelope contribution, please call George Hinkel, Business Manager in the Parish Center at 410-876-2248 ext. 249. 

 

School News

GROCERY CERTIFICATES & GIFT CARDS may be purchased in the parish office during the summer months on Monday – Friday, from 9 – 12:00 noon.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

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.

 

 

 

MANDATORY STEUBENVILLE PARENT MEETING: If you missed the meeting last weekend, you must attend the next one being held on Sunday, June 27^th after the 6:00 p.m. Mass in the cafeteria with a parent! This meeting is mandatory because we are going to Attleboro this year and many things will be different. If you cannot make one of these meetings, please call Jordan.

 

C & O CANAL BIKE TRIP … Friday, June 25

Life Teen is joining with the Venturing Crew for a Harper's Ferry and C& O Canal Bike Trip. If you are interested, please call Jordan to sign up at 410-848-8443.

 

10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: During the weekend of July 24 – 25, Life Teen will kick off its 10-year anniversary! On Saturday, July 24^th, young adults are invited to join us for talks, a coffee house, and an evening of praise and worship. Sunday, July 25^th focuses on our teens, and they will have a chance to hear some great talks, have a picnic, and gather for the 6:00 p.m. Mass with Bishop Bennett. For more information, see the flyer in the back of church (Life Teen Section).

 

 

PAINTBALL with THE EDGE … Friday, July 16

From 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Edge is going to Paintball Adventure Park in Taneytown! The cost is $35 for 500 paintballs and safety gear. If you have equipment then you must call to get the prices depending on what you have. Call Scott to sign-up. We will meet there.

 

 

YOUTH ALIVE LUAU … Friday, July 16

From 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. behind the school. This is going to be a great time, so don’t miss out!

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

CLOTHING COLLECTION BINS are available alongside the parking lot behind the parish center. Please put your donations in small to medium‑sized plastic bags and deposit them in the bins. Please do not leave bags outside the bins! This area is not designed for the deposit of furniture or any large items. The bins will be emptied on a regular basis. Thank you for your donations and cooperation.

 

activities in Our Parish

WISDOM CLUB MONTHLY MEETING … Thurs., June 24

Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 noon at Ascension Episcopal Church, followed by our luncheon and meeting. This month’s meeting celebrates “Us.” Come prepared to share your memories, whether it’s from you childhood or a family story. This is our chance to learn about one another. Remember to bring your brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided. New members are always welcome. For info, call Eleanor at 410-875-3336.  

 

UPCOMING HOME SCHOOL CONFERENCE … June 25/26

Immaculate Heart of Mary National Home School and Family Conference 2004. This conference is not just for homeschooling families! For more details and carpooling info, contact Donna Brown at 410-848-0905 or ddbrown212000@yahool.com.

 

RENEWAL of MARRIAGE VOWS ... Saturday, June 26

Couples married in June are invited to renew their marriage vows at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. If you wish to participate, please sign up in the Sunday Sacristy or the parish office in advance of the weekend.

 

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun. July 4

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, please attend.

 

K of C ANNUAL GOLF OUTING … Friday, August 20

At the Links at Gettysburg. Fee per player is $100 before July 22 and $125 after. Registration closes August 6. All proceeds go to St. John Youth Ministry. Hole in One prizes include a seven-day cruise, $5,000 cash and more. Register early! This was a sell-out last year. Door prizes and hole sponsors are needed. For information and reservations call John Stephens at 410-848-3722 or Dean Ditman at 410-848-5579 or Sal Coco at 410-346-6612.

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).

 

ST. JOHN CUB PACK 420 is celebrating its 47^th year of serving youth within the parish. Boys entering grades 1–4 are invited to join the fun. For info call David Corbin at 410-876-2703.

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN ALTAR SERVER? We are accepting and training new altar servers for the year. New servers must participate in two 1½-hour training sessions. We will offer two sets of training sessions, and new servers may choose which set of sessions to attend. The first set of practices will be held on Tuesday, June 22, and Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. The second set will be held on Saturday, July 10, and Saturday, July 17, at 8:45 a.m. If you are in the 5^th grade or older, and would like to minister to the Lord and St. John’s Church by serving at the altar, please pick up a sign-up sheet at the front desk of the parish office, and return it at the practice session that you attend.  Any questions, please call Sem. Jim at the parish office.

 

THE BAPTISM MINISTRY is in need of volunteers to assist once a month at the weekly Baptisms held each Saturday at 10:30 a.m. It is a rewarding experience to participate in this beautiful Sacrament. If you would like to learn more, please call Mary Allen at 410-857-3703.

 

GIRL’S BASKETBALL CLINIC: Becky Martin will hold her annual evening basketball clinic in July for girls in grades 5-9. For more information, contact Becky at 410-857-2577 or pick up a registration form at the Parish Center.

 

MEMORIAL BRICKS: Thank you to all who purchased bricks during this last ordering period. Please watch the bulletin for details on when the bricks will be installed. The next ordering period will be in the fall.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to the NEWLY-ELECTED PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS: Becky Martin, Ralph Arnold, Jeannie Carbo, Denise W. Diegel, and Stephen Torbeck, Continuing in office as members; Tom Greene ~ President, Dawn Walsh ~ Vice-President, Peggy Rager ~ Recording Secretary, John Bryan ~ Corresponding Secretary and Michael Oster, Terry Jones, Joe Rankin, Frances Rock, Paul Rock, Pat Scheper, Janet Tenney, and Clolita Williams. Thank you to all of the candidates for considering this service to St. John Parish.

 

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for adults): Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Are you unbaptized, but recognize the need for spirituality in your life? Have you been Baptized Catholic or Baptized into another religion but never received any formal religious education, or the other Sacraments of Initiation? Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass, but just don't know what the next step is to become one of the Catholic faithful? Then, RCIA might be for you! RCIA is the process by which adults become Catholic.  For more information, please call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office at 410-848-8443. Classes for the fall session begin Sunday, August 22. The Spring session which takes place on Monday nights begins in March.

 

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 7/12-7/16; Girl’s Beginners Lacrosse; 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

FAMILY, FAITH & FELLOWSHIP at CAMDEN YARDS …

Thursday, June 24

Game time is 7:05 p.m. Hosted by ministries of Grace Lutheran church. For tickets call, Don at 410-374-0660.

 

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 with academic scholarships to high school or college.

 

At Other Parishes

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: July 17 ~ Women’s Retreat; July 31 ~ Men’s Retreat. For information or to register, call the Grotto Office at 301-447-53183.

 

BASKETBALL CAMP at GIBBONS: Three great weeks: July 19-23, July 26-30, and August 16-20. For info contact Bob Flynn at 410-644-1770 ext 126 or www.cardinalgibbons.com.

 

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.

 

CALVERT HALL SUMMER SCHOOL: Calvert Hall will offer a coeducational summer school program from June 28 – July 30. The program includes enrichment courses for students in grades seventh through ninth such as Reading, Study Skills, Composition, Math and English Review, and Introduction to Algebra. For information, call 410-825-4266 or visit www.calverthall.com.

 

Vocations/Archdiocese

PRIESTLY VOCATION DISCERNMENT: St. John is sponsoring two great priestly vocation discernment events for the Archdiocese: June 22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., "Operation Genesis" for boys 12 to 14 years of age, and June 24, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., "Dare to Follow" for young men ages 15 to 17.  Both events will include fun, games, sports, and a Fr. Leo barbeque, as well as talks, presentations, prayer, and a chance to "grill" priests and seminarians about their vocation to the priesthood. If you are interested, please call Seminarian Jim at the parish office and pickup a permission slip at the front desk.

 

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.

 

Reminders

SPECIAL UPCOMING BULLETIN DEADLINE: The deadline for the bulletin for July 4^th will be on Wed., June 30 at 12:00 noon.

 

YOU MAY SUBMIT BULLETIN NOTICES via e-mail to: bulletin@sjwest.org, drop off or call parish office to fax. All notices need to be in writing.

 

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.