Mass Intentions

 Monday, October 11

      7:00 a.m.        Joseph Putgenter

      8:00 a.m.        Margaret Gardner

Tuesday, October 12

      7:00 a.m.        Robert Burnett Hines

      8:00 a.m.        Lillian V. Mallonee

Wednesday, October 13

      7:00 a.m.        Frank Puleo

      8:00 a.m.        Antoinette Rowe

Thursday, October 14

      7:00 a.m.        Genevieve Wiseman

      8:00 a.m.        Maureen Brothers

Friday, October 15

      7:00 a.m.        Vince Luke

      8:00 a.m.        William H. McLean

Saturday, October 16

  8:00 a.m.        Raymond Corbin

  5:00 p.m.        Jack McLaughlin

Sunday, October 17

      7:15 a.m.        Tillie Lorek

      9:15 a.m.        Kyle Family

    11:15 a.m.        Antoinette Rowe

      3:15 p.m.        Int. of the Priests & Deacons of St. John

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

 

From the Pastor

    I continue to thank God for your faithful generosity to the poor and those most in need. The annual report from our parish St. Vincent de Paul Society that was published in our bulletin shows that our donations (not counting the Christmas Program) are approaching $100,000. The parish response to the request for donations and prayers to help the victims of the hurricanes in Mandeville , Jamaica and Haiti has been equally generous; the collection totaled more than $15,000. I know that God blesses your sacrifices.

    Many have noticed the ongoing work on our new church. Additional insulation has been sprayed into the outside walls of the church. The work should be concluded this week. The storm water management ponds near both parking lots are being reworked in order that standing water will dissipate more rapidly. Construction documents are being prepared for the renovation of the old church for use as our parish hall. The plans will be available for your review soon. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

 

May God bless you,

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

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. 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.

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.

 

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 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 …

BAPTISMS...Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Grant Glover Schilling, son of Gregory & Corinne Schilling; Anthony Michael Wallace, son of David & Sharon Wallace; Kieran Elizabeth Callahan, daughter of Shawn & Krista Callahan; Hanne Natasha Coven, child of Abe & Rachel Coven; Isabella Grace Franklin, daughter of Jarret & Jennifer Franklin; and Noah Julian Glass, son of Christine & Paul Glass, Jr.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Robert Middaugh, Edward Steve Montegro, Joseph “Bud” Fisher, John Dyson, William McLean, and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in celebration of the 55 Year Wedding Anniversary of Bill & Dolores Sinnott.   

 

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.

 

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 … October 11-17

Mon.:   Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31-5:1;   Ps 113:1-7;   Lk 11:29-32

Tues.:  Gal 5:1-6;   Ps 119:41,43-45,47-48;   Lk 11:37-41

Wed.:  Gal 5:18-25;   Ps 1:1-4,6;   Lk 11:42-46

Thurs.: Eph 1:1-10;   Ps 98:1-6;   Lk 11:47-54

Fri.:      Eph 1:11-14;   Ps 33:1-2,4-5,12-13;   Lk 12:1-7

Sat.:      Eph 1:15-23;   Ps 8:2-7;   Lk 12:8-12

Sun.:     Ex 17:8-13;   Ps 121:1-8;   2 Tm 3:14-4:2;   Lk 18:1-8

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of October 3, 2004 :

Envelopes:       $22,339.01                               Attendance:  4096

Loose:                   5,096.46                               Poor Box:   $1,907.03

TOTAL:         $27,435.47

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $25,035.73 Thank you.

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

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

Paid to Date:             5,973,580          Pledged to date:         7,158,039.

Balance:               $  1,184,459 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.

 

THANK YOU for your GENEROUS DONATIONS to the Hurricane Relief Fund for Jamaica and Haiti . Total collected was $15,522.98.  

 

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 Please support the school through purchasing gift cards for Kohl’s, Boscov’s, and local grocery stores. There is no additional cost involved but the school makes 5% from all sales. They are available through the school office and before school in the front circle.

 

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

 

ST. JOHN CLASS OF 1984 is celebrating their 20^th year reunion on November 27, 2004 and looking for all 32 classmates. Please call Susan McFadden at 410-876-2560 with yours or lost alumni information.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

RECONCILIATION PARENT MEETING … Oct. 12 & 14

At  6:45 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents of children preparing for First Reconciliation should attend one of these meetings.

 

CONFIRMATION PARENT/CANDIDATE MEETING …

Tuesday, October 26 & Thursday, October 28

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. 

 

PARENTS of CHILDREN preparing for Reconciliation and First Communion should complete the Baptismal information form and return it to the Religious Education Office by Mon., Nov. 29^th.

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! Your support is appreciated.

 

 

VOCATION AWARENESS NIGHT … Sunday, Oct. 10

After the 6:00 p.m. Mass.

 

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. We will have a ceremony to recognize the hard work these religious men and women do. In order for us to prepare we are asking that you please RSVP to Jordan, Scott or Paul in the Religious Ed. Office. 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.

 

 

THE EDGE  … Sunday, October 10

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the gym. The Edge meets every 2^nd Sunday and Fourth Friday.

 

ALL EDGE MEMBERS and FAMILIES are invited to attend the Vocation Appreciation Dinner. Please see the announcement under Life Teen for more information.

 

 

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.

 

activities in Our Parish

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 Mary Jo Judge at 410-857-5655.

FAITH AND POLITICS TALK #3 … Monday, October 11

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

 

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.

 

K of C TOOTSIE ROLL CAMPAIGN … October 16 and 17

The Knights of Columbus will be handing out tootsie rolls after all Masses. Last year the campaign raised $4,200 for persons with disabilities and was donated to the ARC of Carroll County , Change, and Target. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact John Bogdan at 410-871-0310.

 

K of C MEMBERSHIP DRIVE … October 16 and 17

Members of the Knights of Columbus will be at all the doors of the church with information about the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. For info, call Mike at 410-876-0440.

 

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.

 

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.

PEWS from the OLD CHURCH are available for sale. The pews are solid oak and range from 11 to 22 feet long. The cost will be $6.00 per foot. If interested, please contact Terry Jones at 410-848-4744 ext 216 or tjones@sjwest.org. They will be available on a “first come first served” basis and have to be picked up by the buyer.

 

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.

 

HOMEMADE FUDGE  & CANDY needs all types of fudge and candy makers! If you would like to help but can not make the fudge/candy, donations of granulated sugar, chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, peanut butter and evaporated milk are needed. Collection baskets are outside the School and Religious Ed. Offices. For more information, call Mindy Wade at 410-875-0074.

 

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.

 

STUFFED ANIMALS and DOLLS in good condition. For info call Cathy Hoos at 410-876-2442.

 

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.

 

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.

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.

 

SKI & SNOWBOARD at LIBERTY : Sign up before November 4^th and receive the early bird prices for the Night Ski Club Card for unlimited visits starting January 2, 2005 . For information, call Travis Love at 410-876-5066.

 

THE KNOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS announce the availability of four-year, full-tuition scholarships for students who excel in academics. Catholic students, now is Grade 4 or 8 may apply. These scholarships may be used to attend a parish elementary school or a Catholic high school with the geographic areas of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. An application request form describing eligibility requirements and deadlines for applying may be obtained from the web site at: www.knottscholar.org. 

 

At Other Parishes

ST. JOHN at PROSPECT HALL OPEN HOUSE … Sun., Oct. 17

From 1:00  - 3:00 p.m. A Coeducational College Preparatory High School in Frederick MD. For information, call 301-662-4210 or jdoyle@stjph.org.