Mass Intentions

 Monday, October 4

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

      8:00 a.m.        Ted Hollenbaugh

Tuesday, October 5

      7:00 a.m.        Peyton & Madaline Carr

      8:00 a.m.        Maridale Hanak

Wednesday, October 6

      7:00 a.m.        Henry Mayer

      8:00 a.m.        Mary Diane Reusing

Thursday, October 7

      7:00 a.m.        Int. of Charles Thompson, III

      8:00 a.m.        Rose Esponsito

Friday, October 8

      7:00 a.m.        Erica Norton

      8:00 a.m.        Robert Moore

Saturday, October 9

  8:00 a.m.        For an End to Abortion

  5:00 p.m.        Mary and Raymond Garner, Sr.

Sunday, October 10

      7:15 a.m.        Frances M. & James C. Brown

      9:15 a.m.        Nicholas M. Baccala, Sr.

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

      3:15 p.m.        Alvina Doyle

      6:00 p.m.        Edward & Lillian Swinderman

 

 

 

From the Pastor

    Thanks to a generous bequest to the Archdiocese of Baltimore, our seminarians will be going on a weeklong pilgrimage to Rome later this month. Father Leo has been hard at work coordinating all the details of the pilgrimage and will accompany the group as a chaplain and guide. They will have opportunities to visit the holy sites, tour the ancient city, and visit the Vatican . The pilgrimage will provide our seminarians with the opportunities to experience the ancient traditions of our Faith, the universal nature of the Church and the time to pray at the holy sites. Prayer intention sheets are available in the narthex of the church for our use. The seminarians will pray for our intentions during their pilgrimage. I invite and encourage you to write your prayer intentions on the papers provided and pray that God will bless the pilgrims from our parish (Tyson Wood, Jim Sorra and Jhun Abila). 

 

May God bless you,

 

 

 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

CHILDREN’S LITURGY ... Sunday, October 3

The 9:15 a.m. Mass will be a children’s liturgy.

 

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. Please call Ms. McCurdy at 410-876-3850.

 

SACRAMENT of THE SICK:  We invite you to participate in a regular weekend Mass that will include the Sacrament of the Sick… an anointing with Holy and Healing Oils, On Saturday, October 30 at the 5:00 p.m. Mass and Sunday, October 31 at the 11:15 a.m. Mass. Those who are encouraged to participate are those (of any age) who suffer from any type of illness, such as emotional, mental, and physical. Please note this Sacrament is NOT to be confused with “Last Rites,” the intention of this Sacrament is one of healing in body, mind and soul. For more information or to arrange transportation, call Deacon Jack or the parish office.

 

PERPETUAL ADORATION!! – YOUR OPPORTUNITY to SPEND TIME with the LORD. The Monday 11 p.m. , hour has no scheduled adorer. Will someone please adopt this orphaned hour? The following hours have one scheduled adorer, but we would like to have at least two for each hour: Sundays – 12, 3, & 8 a.m.; and 12 noon, 6, 8 & 9 p.m.; Mondays – 1, 2 & 11 a.m.; Tuesdays – 3 a.m. and 11 p.m.; Wednesdays – 1, 2, 3, 7 & 9 a.m. and 12 noon; Thursdays – 2, 3 & 6 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.

 

We Pray …

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Samuel Morris, Sam Baum, Mildred Hare, Katherine Kirby, and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Paul A. Poulsen, donated by the Stachowiak 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.

 

MASS INTENTIONS are of such high volume that it occasionally becomes necessary to send them to missions who can respond to them in a timely fashion. The following intentions have recently been sent: Ken Wetzel(8), Catherine Dull(5), Ethel Kavalesky(2), Int. of John Hattrup(2), Eva Dowling (3), Int. of Sr. Marie Bernadette(5), Joseph Millin(2), Paul Geraghty(2), Int. of K of C #1393, Int. of St. John Teams of Our Lady, Clara Feltz, Int. of John Przybyla, Patricia Louden, Frank Taylor, Mrs. Bell, Int. of Henry Wheeler, Jr., Josh Thomas Halman, Lidia A. Giangrandi, Robert Crouse, Int. of St. John RCIA team, Int. of Marie Buckleman, Frances Miglio, Int. of Katherine Grace, John Ward, Int. of Beverly Fisher, Mary Ragland, Hilda Biden, William McClelland, Arthur Cronin.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … October 4-10

Mon.:   Gal 1:6-12;   Ps 111:1-2,7-10;   Lk 10:25-37

Tues.:  Gal 1:13-24;   Ps 139:1-3,13-15;   Lk 10:38-42

Wed.:  Gal 2:1-2,7-14;   Ps 117:1-2;   Lk 11:1-4

Thurs.: Gal 3:1-5;   (Ps)Lk 1:69-75;   Lk 11:5-13

Fri.:      Gal 3:7-14;   Ps 111:1-6;   Lk 11:15-26

Sat.:      Gal 3:22-29;   Ps 105:2-7;   Lk 11:27-28

Sun.:     2 Kgs 5:14-17;   Ps 98:1-4;   2 Tm 2:8-13;   Lk 17:11-19

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of September 26, 2004 :

Envelopes:       $18,547.09                               Attendance:  3503

Loose:                   4,751.82                               Poor Box:   $1,883.58

TOTAL:         $23,298.91

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $24,980.48 Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,158,039          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,966,626          Pledged to date:         7,158,039.

Balance:               $  1,191,413 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       348,781

 

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.

 

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS: We have begun sending letters to verify the names and/or wording that will appear on the memorial plates to be displayed in the narthex of the church. It might take several months to contact everyone, Thank you for your patience.

School News

                 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES are available in the school office.

 

ST. JOHN SCHOOL IS SEEKING A FULL-TIME NURSE: Send Resume to: Ms. Patricia Brink, Principal, 45 Monroe Street , Westminster , MD 21157 .

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

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

Beginning at 6:45 p.m.

 

CONFIRMATION PARENT/CANDIDATE MEETING …

Tuesday, October 23 & Thursday, October 25

At 7:00 p.m. in the church. All candidates and at least one parent are expected to attend. Please attend the meeting corresponding to the session for which you are registered, if possible. Confirmation classes will begin on November 9^th and 11^th. If you have any questions, please call the Religious Ed. Office. 

 

NOTICE to PARENTS of children preparing for Reconciliation. Letters went out inviting parents to a meeting on either, Tues., Oct. 12 or Thurs., Oct. 14 both at 6:45 in the school cafeteria. If you did not receive this letter, please call the Religious Ed. Office.

 

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.

 

 

 

PRAY for ME … Sunday, October 3

After the 6:00 p.m. Mass, this Life Night will focus on ways teens can improve their prayer life. Please join us in the cafeteria to start.

 

VOCATION APPRECIATION DINNER … Sunday, Oct. 17

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Bring your family and a dish to share as we take time to recognize our priests, deacons, seminarians and Sr. Bernadette. Without a doubt, these holy people have made an incredible difference in our lives, and it’s time to honor them! THE ENTIRE PARISH IS INVITED! After dinner we will have a ceremony to recognize the hard work these religious men and women do to serve us! If your dish needs to be kept warm, please drop it by the cafeteria between 5:15 and 5:45 p.m.

 

FALL HARVEST PARTY … Saturday, October 30

From 7 – 9 p.m. at Vickie Lehr’s house, with hay rides, camp fire, and tons of smores and marshmallow roasting. You must have a liability form in order to join us. Call Jordan in the Religious Ed. Office to sign up and get directions. Anyone without a signed liability release form will not be let in.

 

NO LIFE NIGHT … Sunday, October 31

 

WINTER RETREAT … December 17 – 19

At Blue Ridge Summit ! This is the first winter retreat and it will be one for the record books. Spots are limited. To sign up you must turn in a registration form, liability release, and a check. Early- bird registration by October 31 and the cost will only be $70. Register after that date, and the total cost will be $85. The cost includes accommodations, transportation, food, tee shirt, and a special Christmas gift for each person.

 

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY : If you need service hours, the Sunday Nursery is in need of volunteers to help from 8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every Sunday. Call Peggy Rager at 410-848-0790.

 

 

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 MEETING … Wed., October 6

At 7:00 p.m. at the Carroll County Department of Human Services, 10 Distillery Drive in Westminster . We hope to see all members. If you would like to learn more about the work this organization does join us at a meeting or call Patty Terrano at 410-857-1473.

 

activities in Our Parish

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS BREAKFAST … Sun., October 3

From 8 – 11:30 a.m. , in the school cafeteria. Menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs and more. Adults are $4 and children are $2. All proceeds are used to benefit the St. John Community. If your organization would like to participate in the breakfasts, please call Bill Gardner at 410-876-6209 or Jim Duerr at 410-876-3042.

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun. Oct. 3

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 just interested in knowing how to get involved, please attend.

 

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. rain or shine. Please come and join us as we stand and offer one hour of silent prayer for a greater respect for human life and an end to abortion.

 

FILIAE MARIAE PROMOTOR’S MEETING … Tues., Oct. 5

At 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. Anyone interested in helping to promote the fall Communion Breakfast with Dr. Ray Guarendi please come. Call Joanne Sebeck for more info at 410-840-2255.

 

HEALTH CARE MINISTRY … Wednesday, October 6

The next monthly meeting will begin with quiet prayer in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. , followed by a meeting in the parish center.

 

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, October 10

Sodality meets for the 9:15 a.m. Mass, followed by the meeting in the parish center. All ladies of the parish are invited. For information, call Deana at 410-876-1007.

 

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.

 

FILIAE MARIAE BOOK CLUB … Tuesday, October 12

At 7:00 p.m. in the St. Therese Room . The fall selections are: “Fr. Elijah” by Michael O’Brien; “You can become a Saint” by Maryann Budnik; and “Maurice and Therese” by Patrick Ahern. Choose one book. For info, call Dawn Walsh at 410-876-0250.

 

ST. JOHN MAY CARNIVAL MEETING … Wed., Oct. 20

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Bring your ideas for the May Carnival being held May 30^th – June 3. Proceeds go to our School, Religious Ed. and Youth Ministry. For more information, call Jenny Scott at 410-239-6179.

 

FALL COMMUNION BREAKFAST … Sunday, November 14

From 10:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Wilhelm’s. Sponsored by Filiae Mariae. The guest speaker is the well-known author, family and child psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi. His topic will be “Raising Citizens for the Kingdom of God.” Due to the nature and importance of the topic, Fathers are invited and encouraged to attend. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, call Dawn Walsh at 410-876-0250 or Joanne Sebeck at 410-840-2255.

 

NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP … Saturday, December 11

There’s nothing better than visiting New York during the holidays! The cost is $49 per person and we provide a continental breakfast, transportation and snacks for the ride home. The bus leaves St. John at 6 a.m. and will return at 10 p.m. The day is yours to see a show, shop, and take in some sights. We sell this trip out every year, so please make your reservations early. Payment must accompany reservations. Call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed. Office for more details.

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 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 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.

 

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 ~

 

NEXT PLANNING MEETING … Wednesday, October 20

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center.

 

DONATIONS for all Christmas Bazaar organizations are on Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the new school building (old parish center). For daytime drop off, please call Al Wilder at 410-876-6170 in advance to make arrangements.

 

BASKET BOUTIQUE seeks businesses/individuals to sponsor a Longaberger Basket(s) for the Christmas Bazaar this year. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Rhoten at 410-876-8116.

 

THE MARKET PLACE will accept household donations at the above-designated drop off times. For additional information, call Regina Sell at 410-876-6170.

 

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES new and used (medals, bibles, rosaries, pictures, statues, crucifixes, etc.) are needed for the religious table.

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! For information on how you can get involved, call John Paris, General Chairman at (w) 410-848-1151 or (h) 410-848-3970.

 

In our Community

CC ANNUAL DRUG SUMMIT … Thursday, October 28

Beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Gamber Fire Company. Join members of the community for this special program for teens and parents. The program features the “State of the County” in regard to substance abuse, speakers, question and answer period with expert panel. For info, call Linda Auerback at 410-848-6100.

 

Vocations/Archdiocese

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.

 

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.