Mass Intentions

 Monday, June 28

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

      8:00 a.m.           Int. of Caroline Walsh

Tuesday, June 29

      7:00 a.m.           Peyton & Madaline Carr

      8:00 a.m.           James J. Guerrini

Wednesday, June 30

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

      8:00 a.m.           Maureen Brothers

Thursday, July 1

      7:00 a.m.           Irene Stem

      8:00 a.m.           John Pomponia

Friday, July 2 (First Friday)

      7:00 a.m.           Josephine Petr     

      9:30 a.m.           Leo Morgan

      7:00 p.m.           Vincent Fiora

Saturday, July 3

  8:00 a.m.           Hans Listfeldt

  5:00 p.m.           Antonio Zito

Sunday, July 4

      7:15 a.m.           Raymond Hartigan

      9:15 a.m.           Leona Shiever

    11:15 a.m.           Lee Depot

      3:15 p.m.           Int. of the Poor Box Contributors

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

 

 

From the Pastor

    Please join me in offering congratulations to the newly ordained priests of our Archdiocese. Of particular interest to our parish is Rev. Michael DeAscanis. Father DeAscanis, who spent his pastoral year with us, completed his preparation for the priesthood in Rome and was ordained on Saturday in Baltimore. He will celebrate his First Mass today at 11:15 a.m.  He will be available after Mass for his First Blessings and a reception will be held in the cafeteria. As a reward for all his hard work and dedication, it is my understanding that he will serve in Western Maryland for the summer. Father DeAscanis will return to Rome in the fall to complete his graduate studies and return to the Archdiocese next summer for his first parish assignment. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

 

 

May God bless you,

 

 

 

 

PART-TIME HALL MANAGER NEEDED: The parish is looking for individual to manager the new hall. Candidate must have catering/management experience along with sales and retail experience. Must be able to work independently in managing the Hall in all aspects; scheduling events, oversee set-up and clean-up staff. Prepare yearly forecasts for events. Reports to facilities manager and Pastor. All resumes and/or questions should be directed to Terry Jones in the parish office on ext 216 or tjones@sjwest.org, no later than July 6th.

 

NOTE FROM SISTER BERNADETTE:

I am truly blessed and amazed by the gracious outpouring of cards, prayers and good works which so many of you have bestowed upon me during my recent illness. Thank you and God Bless You!                  Sr. Bernadette, Health Care

 

Liturgy & Worship

FIRST FRIDAY MASSES ... July 2

Masses are 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Confessions: 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. & 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. First Friday Devotion – A traditional day to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to ask His mercy especially through the sacrament of confession. The devotion began with a private revelation from Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque during the 1600’s.

 

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.

 

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: Evan Anthony Appleby, son of Kevin & Lori Appleby; Aidan Spencer Clark, son of Rebecca & Robert Clark, Jr.; Josef Paul Marschall, son of John & Paula Marschall; Ryan Ashton Maynard, son of Christopher & Ignazia Maynard; Alexander Frederick Schreck, son of Matthew & Janet Schreck; and Keira Marie Watson, daughter of Todd & Pamela Watson.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in loving memory of Jim Ford, donated by his loving wife and family.     

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Baby Kailey Gildersleeve. and for her 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.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … June 28-July 4

Mon.:   Am 2:6-10,13-16;   Ps 50:16-23;   Mt 8:18-22

Tues.:  Acts 12:1-11;   Ps 34:2-9;  2 Tm 4:6-8,17-18;   Mt 16:13-19

Wed.:  Am 5:14-15,21-24;   Ps 50:7-13,16-17;   Mt 8:28-34

Thurs.: Am 7:10-17;   Ps 19:8-11;   Mt 9:1-8

Fri.:      Am 8:4-6,9-12;   Ps 119:2,10,20,30,40,131;   Mt 9:9-13

Sat.:      Eph 2:19-22;   Ps 117:1-2;   Jn 20:24-29

Sun.:     Is 66:10-14;   Gal 6:14-18;   Lk 10:1-12,17-20

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of June 20, 2004:

Envelopes:       $19,652.62                               Attendance:  3670

Loose:                   5,057.50                               Poor Box:   $3,031.64

TOTAL:         $24,710.12

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $24,500.00. Our current weekly average is $25,890.85 Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,129,199          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,875,105          Pledged to date:         7,129,199

Balance:               $  1,254,094 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       377,621

 

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.

 

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

THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers for Vacation Bible School. It could not have been a success without you. May God continue to bless all of you and our children during the summer!

 

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.

 

 

 

LAST STEUBENVILLE PARENT MEETING … Sun., June 27

After the 6:00 p.m. Mass in the cafeteria. If you missed the meeting you must attend this one. 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.

 

LIFE TEEN BIBLE STUDY … Thursday, July 1,8,15 & 22

From 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the St. Theresa Room of the Parish Center.

 

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).

 

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

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.

 

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, July 4

Sodality will meet for the 9:15 a.m. Mass. For information, call Deana at 410-876-1007.

 

ADULT EDUCATION … Beginning July 5^th

At 7:00 p.m. in the St. Theresa Room of the Parish Center and continuing each Monday evening in July.

 

ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION DAY …  Thurs., July 15,

From 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. A trip to Six Flags America, Largo, Maryland – in appreciation for the terrific work and ministry of our altar servers. A FREE Ticket will be given for each altar server and chaperone. FREE bus transportation. Up to two (2) other family members or friends of an altar server may attend, but must purchase their own ticket from St. John’s at a cost of $28.00 per ticket (cheaper than at the gate or on-line). Permission slips—required for those under 18—can be picked up at the parish office. Reserve limited tickets and bus space by calling the parish office at 410-848-4744. DEADLINE to make reservations is Thurs., July 8. DEADLINE for payment and permission slips is Monday, July 12. 

 

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 9-11:00 p.m. in the gym. For info, call Karl at 410-840-3287.

 

ANNULMENTS: Have you or someone you know been divorced but never went through the Church’s annulment process? Do you have questions regarding this important topic? There are many misconceptions about annulments, and on Monday, July 26, Fr. Gil Seitz from the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be here to explain the process and answer your questions. We will meet in the Parish Hall  (Old Church) at 7:00 p.m.

 

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).

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN ALTAR SERVER? There is still time to sign up. New servers must participate in two 1½ hour training sessions. The last training sessions will be 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 parish 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. Any questions, please call Sem. Jhun Abila 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, 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.

 

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

CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE … Sat., August 28

From 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Reisterstown United Methodist Church. Baby Equipment, Maternity Clothes, Toys and more. For more information or to consign, call Kim at 410-840-9874 or Lani at 410-526-6967.

 

LEARN ENGLISH! Register for ESOL Classes. Classes are forming in Westminster, Sykesville, and Manchester. Classes are offered at all levels…Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced. For more information, call Becki Maurio at 410-386-8021.

 

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

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.

 

SUMMER ACADEMY for the ARTS … June 28 – July 30

Sponsored by The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Division of Catholic Schools held at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. For information or to register call 1-800-5-CATHOLIC.

 

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

 

Reminders

THE DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS is 12:00 noon on the Monday before the weekend in which the announcement is to appear… All announcements are requested in writing. You may submit bulletin notices via e-mail to bulletin@sjwest.org. Thank you.

 

ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS: Our parish invites memorial donations for altar flowers. You may wish to memorialize a deceased loved one. Your name and the intention will be included in the bulletin the weekend your flowers are placed on the altar. Please call the parish office to schedule.

 

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.

 

LANDFILL PERMITS: Carroll County residents receiving their Carroll County property tax bill also receive two landfill-use coupons. If you have no use for your coupons, your donations of those coupons to St. John Church would be greatly appreciated.