Mass Intentions

 Monday, August 16

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

      8:00 a.m.       Marian Carr

Tuesday, August 17

      7:00 a.m.       Raymond Corbin

      8:00 a.m.       Kyle Family

Wednesday, August 18

      7:00 a.m.       Edward & Lillian Swinderman

      8:00 a.m.       Charles Daniel Thibauet

Thursday, August 19

      7:00 a.m.       John Lafferty

      8:00 a.m.       Maureen Brothers

Friday, August 20

      7:00 a.m.       Robert R. Thompson

      9:30 a.m.       LeRoy Moore

Saturday, August 21

  8:00 a.m.       Frank Puelo

  5:00 p.m.       Richard E. Phelps

Sunday, August 22

      7:15 a.m.       Robert R. Thompson

      9:15 a.m.       Anna Seman

      11:15 a.m.     Parishioners of St. John Parish

      3:15 p.m.       Msgr. Robert Bozel

      6:00 p.m.       Hugh Renehan

 

 

From the Pastor

    Around this time each summer the pulpit announcements include a plea for help from our Religious Education Ministry for teachers, teacher assistants and classroom aides. I cannot overemphasize the importance of teaching the doctrine of our Faith and the heritage of our Catholic Tradition to the children of our parish. Ongoing training, support and assistance are provided. This important mission also provides many opportunities for our catechists and assistants to grow in faith, develop meaningful relationships and actually do the work of discipleship. I am deeply grateful to all the volunteers who have worked in our parish through the years. I invite and encourage you to prayerfully consider responding to the call and serving the children in our Parish, Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation programs. Please continue to keep our parish children in your prayers.

 

May God bless you,

 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

PERPETUAL ADORATION!! – YOUR OPPORTUNITY to SPEND TIME with the LORD. The following hour has no scheduled adorer: Friday at 9:00 a.m. Please Help! The following hours have one scheduled adorer, but we would like to have at least one more for each hour: Sundays – 12, 1, 3, 7 & 8 a.m.; and 12 noon 6, 8 & 9 p.m.; Mondays – 1, 2 & 11 a.m.; Tuesdays – 3 & 6 a.m. and 9 & 11 p.m.; Wednesdays – 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7 a.m. and 12 noon; Thursdays – 2, 3 & 5 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Fridays – 12, 2, & 3 a.m., and 12 noon; Saturdays – 1, 2, 3 & 8 a.m.; and 12 noon, 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10  & 11 p.m. Please call the parish office if you can fill one hour.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS EVENING OF RECOLLECTION …

Monday, September 20 From 6:45 – 9:00 p.m. in the McDaniel College Lounge. All Liturgical Ministers are asked to reserve this night for an evening of recollection. All Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Children’s Liturgy Leaders, Art and Environment Members, Music Ministers and Sacristans are invited and urged to attend this important spiritual event. The topic for the evening is “Improving Personal prayer,” The presenter will be Mrs. Peggy McGrail. Mrs. McGrail serves as a spiritual director, retreat leader, and instructor for the Baltimore Archdiocesan Church Leadership Institute. She holds an undergraduate degree in Theology as well as a graduate degree in Theological studies. The evening will be one that will afford liturgical ministers the opportunity for spiritual growth as well as an occasion to enjoy being with one another. Please mark your calendar for this event! Liturgical Ministers will receive a letter and RSVP card early September.

 

We Pray …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Patrick Gabriel Faustino, son of Winifredo & Morena Faustino; and Liam Colin Heidtman, son of Colin & Erin Heidtman. 

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Mary Jordan, William Cordts, Monsignor Robert Passarelli, and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND were donated by The Radov family in memory of Jakova Marja Radov. 

 

WE PRAY to Mother Teresa, who is to be beatified on October 19^th to intercede to Jesus for Sr. Marie Bernadette’s full recovery.

 

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.

 

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA ... Thursday Mornings

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

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … August 16-22

Mon.:   Ez 24:15-24;   (Ps) Dt  32:18-21;   Mt 19:16-22

Tues.:  Ez 28:1-10;   (Ps) Dt 32:26-28,30,35-36;  Mt 19:23-30

Wed.:  Ez 34:1-11;   Ps 23:1-6;   Mt 20:1-16

Thurs.: Ez 36:23-28;   Ps 51:12-15,18-19;   Mt 22:1-14

Fri.:      Ez 37:1-14;   Ps 107:2-9;   Mt 22:34-40

Sat.:      Ez 43:1-7;   Ps 85:9-14;   Mt 23:1-12

Sun.:     Is 66:18-21;   Ps 117:1-2;  Heb 12:5-7,11-13;  Lk 13:22-30

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of August 8, 2004:

Envelopes:       $19,227.20                               Attendance:  3255

Loose:                   4,406.26                               Poor Box:   $1,305.70

TOTAL:         $23,633.46

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $25,500.00. Our current weekly average is $24,328.02 Thank you.

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,143,769          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,936,229          Pledged to date:         7,143,769.

Balance:               $  1,207,540 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       363,051

 

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.

 

A SECOND COLLECTION will be taken this weekend for Bishop Bennett, as he begins his ministry in Mandeville, Jamaica. Thank you for your generosity.

 

ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS: If you are interested in trying our St. John Electronic Contributions, call George Hinkel in the Parish Center at 410-848-4744 ext. 249 for information. 

 

School News

INNISBROOK SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Students who ordered school supplies in the spring through the Innisbrook program will receive their orders on the first day of school in their classroom.

 

NO PACKET PICKUP this summer. Information will be sent home on the first day of school and posted on the web site.

 

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

BEGINNING of the YEAR TEACHER & ASSISTANT MEETING. The final meeting will be held Saturday, August 21, from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. If you were unable to attend the previous meeting, please attend.

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION BEGINNING of the YEAR PARENT MEETINGS will be held as follows:

Home Study ~ Wednesday, August 25 at 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday Students  ~ Tuesday, August 31 at 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. Thursday Students ~ Thursday, September 2 at 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. All meetings will begin in the Parish Hall (old church) and will last approximately 1 hour. Please come to the session you requested on your registration form or your second choice if you were notified by the Religious Ed Office of that change.

 

CONFIRMATION CLASSES: If you are planning on registering your 8^th or 9^th grader for Confirmation classes, you must do so now. The registration deadline was June 24^th, and several classes are already full. Please stop by the Religious Ed. Office in the Parish Center to complete the enrollment forms.

 

TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS are NEEDED for NEXT YEAR: The program cannot exist without the help of many volunteers! We want to keep our class sizes to a minimum. Maybe God is calling you to share your Catholic faith with the young people of our parish and to grow in your faith experience. Please call the Religious Ed. Office to find out how easy it is.

 

 

 

CROSSROADS PRO-LIFE NIGHT … Sunday, August 15

A group called Crossroads, who just walked from Ohio to Maryland, preaching the pro-life message, will join us. There will be testimonies, skits, music and more. Note the videos from the Scavenger hunt will be viewed after the Pro-Life Night!

 

LUAU … Sunday, August 22

From 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. That’s right, its Luau time! So sit back and enjoy the fun. This year’s Luau will be $5.00 admission and will involve awesome music, food and some totally kickin’ games.

 

HOLY HOUR …  Sunday, August 29

We will have a holy hour to pray for the upcoming school year. Join us immediately after the 6:00 p.m. Mass in the cafeteria. Parents can pick their teens up at the Church at 9:00 p.m.

 

PARISH PICNIC NEEDS HELP! Hey all you teens out there we need your help on August 21^st to run some of the concession stands at the parish picnic, from 12 – 6 p.m. contact Jordan to help.

 

 

THE EDGE KICK-OFF … Sunday, September 12

From 7:30 – 9 p.m. All 7^th & 8^th graders join us for a great time!

 

HASHAWA OVERNIGHT RETREAT … Fri., Sept 24 – 25

The cost is $47 and includes lodging, 3 meals, and a tee shirt, Only 40 spots available, so get your friends and get ready for an awesome time!

 

THANKS to all the Youth Alive and Edgers that made Leadership Camp a huge success and a special thanks to Seminarian Tyson Wood for coordinating the camp!

 

 

YOUTH ALIVE KICK-OFF … Friday, September 3

All 5^th and 6^th graders are invited to join us for an incredible night!

 

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 baskets by the doors. We 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 for your help and generosity!

 

The Shepherd’s Staff Back-To-School Program Needs Your Help! to insure all students registering for the Back-To-School Program will have the opportunity to find gently used clothing, The Shepherd's Staff needs your clothing donations. In-style, good condition clothes suitable for all ages. So Clean out Your Closets and Help a Needy Carroll County Student! Don’t forget we need your dollars to buy new shoes and backpacks. Distribution begins on August 9^th thru August 20^th

activities in Our Parish

ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION DINNER … Mon., Aug. 16

An appreciation dinner and movie for the Altar Servers will be held in the school cafeteria from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Come and join the fun in serving the Lord! Call Seminarian Jhun at 410-848-4744 ext 254 for more information.

 

WISDOM CLUB EXECUTIVE MEETING … Thurs., Aug.  19

The Executive Meeting for the Wisdom Club will be meet at 10:00 a.m. at Bullock’s Airport Inn. All members are invited to attend. Call Mary Agnes for details.

 

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

From 1 – 6 p.m. at Shriver Homestead in Union Mills. Bring your picnic lunch or pit beef, hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for sale. Enjoy games of chance and games for children of all ages. Enter the pie eating contest or chili cook-off. Spend the day listening to music by local musicians. Tickets are on sale after Masses and at the parish office for $2.00 per person or $8.00 per family. Cake Donations are needed for the cake wheel – please call Kim at 410-875-4275. Chili Cook Off Contestants, please call Craig Lyons at 410-751-2945. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to work a one-hour shift during the picnic. Please call Betty Belk at 410-876-9032 to sign-up.

 

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): The fall session of RCIA will begin next Sunday, August 22. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the process by which adults become Catholic, please call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Education Office.

 

FILIAE MARIAE BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION … Tues., Aug. 31

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. The new books are: “Courage to be Catholic” by George Weigel, “A light in the darkness, the life of Elizabeth Leseur”; and “Decoding Davinci” by Amy Welborn. Please choose one book to read. Although registration is requested, it is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Walsh at 410-876-0250.

 

BIBLE STUDY … Beginning the week of September 12

St. John Bible Study will study “The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans” using the Ignatius Study Bible and audiotapes with commentary by Scott Hahn. There are a variety of groups and times available. If you are a returning member, contact your facilitator. New members should contact Bev Backof, for more information at 410-876-6275. “Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; love one another with mutual affection, anticipate one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:9-10.

 

 

MARRIAGE INVESTMENT COURSE … Saturday, Sept. 25

Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. with the opening talk, wine and cheese. Sponsored by Filiae Mariae. Mark your calendars now for you and your husband to attend this parish-wide 6-week event. More information to come regarding registration.

 

150^th ANNIVERSARY CERAMIC TILE & BOOK/VIDEO:  Are available for purchase in the parish office Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the parish office for more information.

 

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. For information, call Mary Allen at 410-857-3703.

 

PRO LIFE: Connect with the St. John Pro-Life group. If you want to be informed of parish, community, national events and legislative issues, send your email address to Joanne at stjohnprolife@aol.com or call 876-7984 for further information.

 

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.

 

In our Community

THE MUSIC MAN presented by September Song, Community Theater at Westminster High School. September 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 8:00 p.m. Proceeds will go to Change, Inc. and the Carroll County Therapeutic Recreation Council. For tickets or information, call Kris Froehlich at 410-876-2179.

 

LADY GOLFERS: Come play 9 holes with us at Francis Scott Key Golf Course (formerly River Downs) Thursday nights. Tee off between 5:30 – 6:00. Cost is $8.25 for carts and green fees (wow)! For information, call Lee Moreno at 410-374-3315.

 

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

 

MISSION of MERCY, a non-profit community-based organization is looking for dentists and nurses to volunteer one Wednesday per month at their Westminster site or one Tuesday per month in Reisterstown. Mission of Mercy’s mission is to restore dignity to the sick, poor, homeless and uninsured by providing free medical and dental care. This mission is accomplished through a mobile clinic that is operated by a team of volunteer, healthcare workers. To volunteer, please call 717-642-9062.

 

BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM: Help The Shepherd’s Staff provide new shoes and backpacks to the local youth. A $10 donation will provide a new pair of school shoes and/or a backpack. For information all 410-857-5944.

 

Vocations/Archdiocese

TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM: Each week a St. John family receives the chalice and the commission at Mass to pray for vocations. To sign up, call Mrs. Hopkins at 410-857-5487.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES’ ANSWERS for the AGING is a free and confidential information and referral service for older adults, their families, and caregivers. Referral specialists listen to questions and concerns and can help to identify the specific types of services needed, and provide referrals. Call Answers for the Aging at 410-646-0100 or 1-800-502-7587.

 

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

 

At Other Parishes

THE GREAT BIBLE ADVENTURE SEMINAR … Sept. 10-11

At St. Louis Church, in Clarksville. Developed by renowned Bible teacher and Catholic television personality Jeff Cavins this seminar will help you understand the “big picture” of God’s plan and see how the people, places, and events of the Bible fit into it. Registration is $40 and includes seminar workbook, Bible Timeline chart, memory aids and lunch. Register online at www.stlouisbibleseminar.org or by calling 301-604-1393.

 

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. e-mail to bulletin@sjwest.org. Thank you.