Mass Intentions

 Monday, September 20

      7:00 a.m.        Anthony Rogalski

      8:00 a.m.        Ronald Di Blasio

Tuesday, September 21

      7:00 a.m.        John Barbour

      8:00 a.m.        Charles & Evelyn Young

Wednesday, September 22

      7:00 a.m.        Vince Henderson

      8:00 a.m.        Madeline Prager

Thursday, September 23

      8:00 a.m.        Communion Service

Friday, September 24 

      9:30 a.m.        Communion Service

Saturday, September 25

  8:00 a.m.        Eugene C. Myers

  5:00 p.m.        Marjorie B. Case

Sunday, September 26

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

      9:15 a.m.        Marian Carr

    11:15 a.m.        Juliana Toleza

      3:15 p.m.        Elizabeth Long

      6:00 p.m.        Carl W. Wagman

 

From the Pastor

    Thank you for your continued prayers for Sister Bernadette and Father Gerard. Sister Bernadette will complete her six-week schedule of treatments at Johns Hopkins Hospital next Tuesday. She will take some to time to rest and visit with her family the next couple of weeks. Father Gerard is well on the road to recovery from his recent heart by-pass surgery.  Both have told me that they are praying for our parish during their treatments and hospital stays. Their prayers, personal witness and service have been a tremendous source of blessing for our parish.

    Next week, (Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon), Father Leo, Father Brian and I will participate in a convocation of the priests of our Archdiocese, the Vicar Bishops and Cardinal Keeler. The convocation will take place in Gettysburg . The focus will be on our unity in the priesthood of Our Lord. Please keep us in your prayers.  

May God bless you,

 

 

 

SPECIAL NOTICE

THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 & FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, the priests of St. John will be attending the Presbyteral Convocation. There will be a Communion Service on Thursday at 8:00 a.m. and again on Friday at 9:30 a.m. (there will be no morning Masses these days as Fr. Gerard, who would normally celebrate these Masses is still recuperating from his surgery). The following Mass intentions, which would have been said for Thursday and Friday, will be offered by our parish priests during the convocation: Brennan Asplen Sr., Marjorie Moss, Peter Daley, and Ted Hollenbaugh. Please pray for our parish priests and all priests attending the Convocation.

 

 

MESSAGE FROM SISTER BERNADETTE: I can't thank you all enough for the prayers, letters, cards and random acts of kindness you have showered upon me! I feel so very blessed to be a part of St John's loving, spiritual community! On Sept 21^st I will have completed my 30^th radiation treatment and am on the home stretch....like Seabiscuit! On September 7^th,  I celebrated my 64^th birthday and my 44^th year as an SSND. I can't imagine being in a better place and I continue to pray for you all! Please keep me in your prayers too!  Sister Marie Bernadette (Sr. Bern). 

 

Liturgy & Worship

HEALTHCARE & LITURGICAL MINISTERS EVENING OF RECOLLECTION …  Monday, September 20

From 6:45 – 9:00 p.m. in the McDaniel College Lounge. All Healthcare, 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. Your RSVP is requested by calling the parish office to confirm you attendance. When calling please state your name, and the specific ministry/ministries. If you are unable to attend please indicate this, and inform your group coordinator. Please call the parish office if you need directions.

 

MUSICIANS & VOCALISTS: Please consider sharing your gifts with our parish! The 9:15 a.m. Sunday Mass music group needs a bass guitar player, and the 11:15 Mass Choir needs vocalists, especially bass voices. For more information, please contact Regina McCurdy at 410-876-3850.

 

PERPETUAL ADORATION!! – YOUR OPPORTUNITY to SPEND TIME with the LORD. 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 a.m.; and 12 noon, 1, 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 & 9 a.m. and 12 noon; Thursdays – 2 & 3 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Fridays – 12, 2, 3 & 9 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.

 

We Pray …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church : Ethan Joseph Rolfes, son of Michael & Rebecca Rolfes; and Mary Jane Sturm, daughter of Eric & Gina Sturm.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Mihovil Radov, Susan Yastrzemsky, Bernie Morgan, Edna Louise Daley, Geraldine Melsage, and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in loving memory of Charles and Evelyn Young, donated by the Family. 

 

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.

 

 

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … September 20-26

Mon.:   Prv 3:27-34;   Ps 15:2-5;   Lk 8:16-18

Tues.:  Eph 4:1-17,11-13;   Ps 19:2-5;   Mt 9:9-13

Wed.:  Prv 30:5-9;   Ps 119:29,72,89,101,104,163;   Lk 9:1-6

Thurs.: Eccl 1:2-11;   Ps 90:3-6,12-14,17;   Lk 9:7-9

Fri.:      Eccl 3:1-11;   Ps 144:1-4;   Lk 9:18-22

Sat.:      Eccl 11:9-12:8;   Ps 90:3-6,12-14,17;   Lk 9:43 -45

Sun.:     Am 6:1,4-7;   Ps  146:7-10;   1 Tm 6:11-16;   Lk 16:19-31

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of September 12, 2004 :

Envelopes:       $20,495.16                               Attendance:  3493

Loose:                   4,745.87                               Poor Box:   $1,828.55

TOTAL:         $25,241.03

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $24,856.09 Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,144,944          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,958,332          Pledged to date:         7,144,944.

Balance:               $  1,186,612 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       361,876

 

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 works of the Holy Father, also known as Peter’s Pence. Total collected was $5,965.21 

 

School News

                 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES are available in the school office.

 

PTF ~ FALL WELCOME DANCE … Saturday, October 2

From 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight . At the Gamber Fire Hall. To reserve tickets, or to help, please call Debbie at 410-876-3915 or Bonnie at 410-876-7644. Tickets are $25/couple, or $15/person.

 

CARNIVAL 2005 PLANNING MEETING ... Wed., Sept. 22

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. We are asking for parishioners to help with the Carnival Committee to plan this fun event being held May 30 – June 3, 2005 . For info call Jenny Scott at 410-239-6179.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY … September 19

Today is Catechetical Sunday. As we begin a new year of Religious Education we would like to thank all Catechists, Classroom Assistants and the many other volunteers who help share their faith with the young people of our parish. We ask God to continue to bless them and their families.

HOME-STUDY CLASSES … Wednesday, October 6^th.

Beginning at 6:45 p.m.

 

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS are now on sale! Religious Ed has begun its fall fundraiser. Entertainment Books are $26.00. Please consider purchasing a book for yourself or a friend. A great Christmas gift! The Religious Ed. Program greatly benefits from your generosity.

 

 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL & MOVIE … Sunday, September 19

Join us in the cafeteria after the 6:00 p.m. Mass.

 

LECTOR TRAINING … Sunday, September 26

Immediately after the 6:00 p.m. Mass in the church for teens and young adults interested in becoming a Lector for the 6:00 p.m. Mass. Please call Jordan if you would like to attend.

 

 

HASHAWA OVERNIGHT RETREAT … September 24 – 25

The cost of $47 includes lodging, 3 meals, and a tee shirt. There are only 40 spots available! Money and release form are due by September 14^th in the Religious Ed. Office. Get your friends and get ready for an awesome time. For information, contact Scott at slink@sjwest.org or call the Religious Ed Office.

 

 

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

From 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. In the cafeteria. For more information, contact Scott at slink@sjwest.org.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

ST. VINCENT de PAUL DAY … Sunday September 26

All members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society are invited to attend the 9:15 a.m. Mass as a group and then enjoy breakfast together in the school cafeteria. We hope to see you there. 

 

activities in Our Parish

CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL MEETING ...Thurs., Sept. 23

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., Sept. 23

Mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon in the hall of the Ascension Episcopal Church, followed by our luncheon and meeting. Our guest speaker will be Janet Colburn, her topic, ‘Genealogy’. This topic is of much interest. Remember to bring your brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided. New members are always welcome. For info, call Eleanor Wood at 410-876-3336.

 

RENEWAL of MARRIAGE VOWS ... Saturday, Sept. 25

Couples married in September 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.

VOTER REGISTRATION … Sunday, September 26

Registration for the November 2^nd General Election will be offered after morning Masses. Eligible voters must be citizens of the United States and at least 18 years of age by November 2^nd.  Registration forms will be at the tables near the main entrance of the church.

 

CARROLL COUNTY LIFE CHAIN 2004 … Sunday, Oct. 3

St. John Pro-Life Group will lead participation from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on the corner of Rt. 140 and Wimert Ave. (opposite the Plum Crazy Diner) rain or shine. Please come and join us as we stand and offer one hour of silent prayer for the 1.4 million babies killed by abortion in the U.S. every year.

 

FAITH AND POLITICS TALK #3 … Monday, October 11

"The Sanctity of Life Issues in Politics" From 7-8:30 p.m. Fr. Brian will discuss current life issues such as cloning, stem-cell research, "Can politicians ever be denied Holy Communion"? etc…Invite a friend! More information will follow.

 

WISDOM CLUB ANNUAL RETREAT … Friday, October 22

At 9:00 a.m. at the Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville. Msgr. Art will be our retreat master. The price is $30 and is due at the September meeting. To register and for details, call Irene at 410-848-0489.

 

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.

 

ST. JOHN CYO BOYS/GIRLS TRAVEL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS:

Players in grades 4^th – 8^th interested in representing the St. John Eagles throughout the Archdiocese, may attend the following:

BOYS:

8^th Gr.      Wed., Sept. 29 and Fri., Oct. 1 ~ 5:30 – 7 p.m.

7^th Gr.      Wed., Sept. 22 and Thurs., Sept. 23 ~ 7 – 9 p.m.

6^th Gr.      Wed., Sept. 22 and Thurs., Sept. 23 ~ 5:30 – 7 p.m.

5^th Gr.      Tues., Sept. 21 and Fri., Sept. 24 ~ 5:30 – 7 p.m.

4^th Gr.      Sat., Sept. 25 ~ 9–11:00 a.m. & Mon., Sept. 27 5:30–7 p.m.

GIRLS:

8^th Gr.      Mon., Sept. 27 & Wed., Sept. 29 ~ 7 – 9 p.m.

7^th Gr.      Tues., Sept. 28 & Thurs., Sept. 30 ~ 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

6^th Gr.      Tues., Sept. 28 and Thurs., Sept. 30 ~ 7 – 9 p.m.

5^th Gr.      Tues., Sept. 28 and Thurs., Sept. 30 ~ 5:30 – 7 p.m.

4^th Gr.      Wed., Sept. 29 and Fri., Oct. 1 ~ 3:30 – 5:30 7 p.m.

All tryouts will be held at the St. John School gym. Contact Lisa Hurley for more information at 410-875-0376 or email lwhurley@hurleyir.com. There is an opening for the 4^th grade coach, if interested contact Lisa.

 

HELP NEEDED at CARROLL LUTHERAN VILLAGE on the 2^nd and 4^th Fridays each month to get residents to Mass. If you can help, please call and leave a message for Sister Bernadette at the parish office on ext. 220.

 

ST. JOHN PARISH CHILDREN’S CHOIR is accepting new members year round. Children in 4^th grade or older rehearse in the church Monday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. , and sing on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Mass. For more information or to sign up, please call Jane Schmidt at 410-840-8616. 

 

THE GABRIEL PROJECT is re-organizing and needs volunteers to build up the organization. We need drivers, angel friends, someone to make occasion meals. If you can help, please call Jennifer Riley at 443-244-0285

 

THE LEGION of MARY invites you to visit one of its adult or junior groups. Junior Legion meets Fridays at 3:00 p.m. ; Evening Legion meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. ; and Daytime Legion meets Monday mornings. The Legion is open to men, women, and children who want to deepen their Catholic faith. Please call Inez at 410-876-1804 for more information.

 

ST. JOHN SPONSORED LOAVES & FISHES Soup Kitchen at Ascension Episcopal Church is updating schedules and listings for the period Oct. 1, 2004 through March 2005. If you will not be participating, please leave a message between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for Mike Radov at 410-857-9528. Anyone interested in participating, please call for more information.

 

MARRIAGE INVESTMENT COURSE is now filled to its 50 couple limit. In the early Spring and next Fall we will host other Marriage Enrichment Opportunities. Please pray that the Lord will give many graces to married couples in our parish. 

 

MEMORIAL BRICKS: A fall campaign will run from September 1 through January 30, 2005 . During this campaign, purchase any of the four small crosses of 8x8 bricks for only $600 a savings of $150. The five brick groupings each form a small cross at different locations near the larger cross. Contact Kathy Duex at 410-848-4469 for details and/or your 8x8 brick forms. The 4x8 bricks are $75 and the 8x8 bricks are $150.

 

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.

 

Christmas Bazaar News

~ Saturday, December 4 ~

THE MARKET PLACE will accept household donations for the Christmas Bazaar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. beginning October 5^th. For more information, call Regina Sell at 410-876-6170.

 

THE BASKET BOUTIQUE is looking for Longaberger® Basket sponsors for the Christmas Bazaar. If interested, please contact Kathy Rhoten at 410-876-8116.

 

In our Community

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. To volunteer, please call 717-642-9062.

 

 

Vocations/Archdiocese

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.

 

HEALING WOUNDS of ABORTION:  “I walked out as if nothing in my life had changed, but everything had. I felt abandoned, incredibly lonely.” If you or a friend is hurting from an abortion, please call 1-800-286-4884. Project Rachel ministry is a confidential referral line assisting men and women hurting from the trauma of abortion. Specially trained counselors and clergy can help support you through the process of healing. Upcoming special retreats for those suffering from abortion: September 17-19 ~ Newark , N.J. call 732-388-8211 and September 24-26 ~ Doylestown , PA call 877-467-3463.

 

SUPPORT VOCATIONS: Michael Corsini, our parishioner who entered the Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, can receive letters. If you wish to send him a note of encouragement the address is: St. Joseph Friary, 523 West 142^nd Street , New York , NY 10031 .

 

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.