Mass Intentions

 Monday, October 25

      7:00 a.m.        Carl W. Wagman

      8:00 a.m.        Peyton & Madaline Carr

Tuesday, October 26

      7:00 a.m.        Marjorie B. Case

      8:00 a.m.        Int. of Jim and Donalee Spradbrow

Wednesday, October 27

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

      8:00 a.m.        Michael Sobo

Thursday, October 28

      7:00 a.m.        Int. of the Poor Box Contributors

      8:00 a.m.        Gary Courville

Friday, October 29

      7:00 a.m.        Evelyn Young

      9:30 a.m.        Anna M. Drechsler

Saturday, October 30

  8:00 a.m.        Paul Castello, Sr.

  5:00 p.m.        Parishioners of St. John Parish

Sunday, October 31

      7:15 a.m.        Int. of Nancy & Ron Buell

      9:15 a.m.        Mary Price

    11:15 a.m.        Int. of Colleen & John Hattrup

      3:15 p.m.        William H. McLean

      6:00 p.m.        Int. of Donna & Earl Miller

 

 

From the Pastor

    This weekend marks the first anniversary of the dedication of our new church. Once again I want to express my appreciation for all your prayers, sacrifices and good works that have made the dream a reality. Although several challenges remain with the operating systems of our new church that will be resolved soon, we can be justly proud of what has been accomplished. 

    The anniversary weekend provides us with an opportunity to focus on the beginning of the Year of the Eucharist (that the Holy Father announced last week), and to review the liturgical practices in our church. I am deeply grateful to the entire liturgy committee and all liturgical ministers from setup to cleanup for your continued service to God and our parish. My brother priests and I will address this topic in our homilies this weekend and a flyer will be available with the bulletin. 

May God bless you,

 

 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

SACRAMENT of THE SICK … Saturday, October 30, at the 5:00 p.m. Mass, and Sunday, October 31 at the 11:15 a.m. Mass. 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 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 Rite,” 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.

 

FEAST of the COMMEMORATION of all the FAITHFUL DEPARTED … Tuesday, November 2

At 7:00 p.m. , Mass will be celebrated in the church for All Souls. At this Mass, those in our parish, who have died in the past year will be remembered by a reading of their names. If a member of your family has died in the past year, (Nov. 1, 2003 through present) and was not buried from St. John , please call the parish office to have their name added to this list.

 

CANDLELIGHT MASS for DECEASED CHILDREN …

Friday, November 19

At 7:00 p.m. a special Mass will be celebrated in memory of these beloved children. If you have suffered the loss of a child and wish to attend, please call Mary at 410-876-7033 or Bev at 410-876-6275 to register by November 17. 

 

ALL SOULS: In November we commemorate deceased family members. There will be a book in the Narthex of Church this weekend in which you are invited to write the names of family members who have passed away this year. This book will be displayed during the month of November.

 

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: Lillian Grace Beaghan, daughter of Jeffrey & Melissa Beaghan; Courtney Paige Devilbiss, daughter of Douglas & Amy Devilbiss; Andrew Michael Dvorak, son of Michael & Kimberly Dvorak; Abigail Frances Smith, daughter of Michael & Elizabeth Ann Smith; Kylie Brooke Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Michael & Marian Miller; Bryce Daniel Kelly, son of Daniel & Cherise Kelly; and Joshua Michael Pavlock, son of Joseph & Lynn Pavlock.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Helen Kuhn, Gary Courville, Mary Puma, William Deming, John Kastigar, Joseph Bianca, and for their family and friends.

 

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET is prayed in the church before the Blessed Sacrament each Thursday beginning at 3:00 p.m.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … October 25-31

Mon.:   Eph 4:32-5:8;   Ps 1:1-4,6;   Lk 13:10-17

Tues.:  Eph 5:21-33;   Ps 128:1-5;   Lk 13:18-21

Wed.:  Eph 6:1-9;   Ps 145:10-14;   Lk 13:22-30

Thurs.: Eph 2:19-22;   Ps 19:2-5;   Lk 6:12-16

Fri.:      Phil 1:1-11;   Ps 111:1-6;   Lk 14:1-6

Sat.:      Phil 1:18-26;   Ps 42:2-3,5;   Lk 14:1,7-11

Sun.:     Wis 11:22-12:2;   2 Thes 1:11-2:2;   Lk 19:1-10             

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of October 10, 2004 :

Envelopes:       $21,404.80                               Attendance:  3492

Loose:                   4,340.98                               Poor Box:   $1,765.58

TOTAL:         $25,745.78

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $25,237.14 Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,158,274          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             5,987,274          Pledged to date:         7,158,274.

Balance:               $  1,171,000 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       348,546

 

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.

 

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM is one very important way to express our self-giving for the good of others and our parish. When you volunteer to serve in one of our ministries or outreach programs, you put your faith in action and help us to truly reach our full potential! On November 6 & 7, Parish Volunteers will offer their personal stories of witness to Stewardship and will invite you and your families to consider becoming actively involved in our parish. Please listen carefully to their reflections and prayerfully consider how you too can serve our parish! 

 

School News

                 

REMINDER: Grocery Certificates, Kohl's & Boscov’s Gift Cards are available in the front of school each morning and in the school office. The school makes 5% of the total sales.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

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. 

 

FIRST RECONCILIATION … Saturday, November 20

Parents of 2^nd graders preparing for reconciliation should have received an invitation. Call the Religious Ed. Office if you did not.

 

BAPTISMAL INFORMATION FORMS for all second graders should be completed and returned to the Religious Ed. 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.

 

 

YOUNG APOSTLES LIFE NIGHT … Sunday, October 24

After the 6:00 p.m. Mass. A Life Night for Teens by Teens!

 

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  … Every 2^nd Sunday & 4^th Friday

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the gym. All 7^th & 8^th graders are welcome. Bring a friend. 

 

 

AMC BOWLING NIGHT … Friday, November 5

From 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The cost is $5 a person, payable at the door. Please RSVP with a liability form by Oct. 31^st. Liability forms are available outside of Scott’s office in the parish center, as well as in the back of the Church. A number of parents are needed for chaperones, if you can help, call Scott in the Religious Ed. Office or email at slink@sjwest.org. Without a sufficient number of parent chaperones, the event will be cancelled.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM. We would like to identify those who wish to adopt an entire family. If you are interested in helping, call the St. Vincent De Paul office at 410-848-8693.

 

activities in Our Parish

CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL MEETING ...Thurs., Oct. 28

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., Oct. 28

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 Joe Vaughan, Public Relations Chairman for NARFE. His topic “Telemarketing Fraud.” Remember to bring your brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided. New members are always welcome. For information, call Eleanor Wood at 410-875-3336. 

 

RICHARD PARRIGAN ORGAN RECITAL … Fri., Oct. 29

From 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the church. Mr. Parrigan holds a Masters degree in Organ Performance from Midwestern University , and holds the title of Professor of Music of San Antonio College.

 

“WITH ONE VOICE” CONCERT … Saturday, October 30

At 7:30 p.m. in the church. ● Old Line Statesmen Barber Shop Chorus ● Children’s Chorus of Carroll County ●Masterworks Chorale ● McDaniel Gospel Choir and Concert Choir ● Ted Dix on Organ. This will be an evening of fine music, to benefit Carroll Country Domestic Violence Safe House. Tickets are $20 and available at Westminster Union Bank, Dutterer’s Florist, and Optics Limited. For more information, calll410-848-7364.

 

FAITH & LIGHT PROGRAM … Monday, November 1

From 7-8 p.m. , in classroom 5A in the school. This is an international program for those with developmental disabilities and their families. Mr. Greg Rosko, Archdiocesan Coordinator for those with Special Needs will be speaking about Faith & Light, to see if there is interest in starting the group here. Faith & Light offers people with developmental disabilities and their families, a real place within the Church, and allows them to share the gifts of faith, prayer, and a strong relationship with God and each other. For more info, call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER … Friday, November 5

From 4-8 p.m. in the School cafeteria. The cost is Adults $7, Children (4-12) $4, Children (3 and under) Free, or $25 per family.  Come support the school, have a delicious meal finished off by wonderful desserts, and visit with other families. For information, or to volunteer, call Carolyn Drumgoole at 410-833-7207 or drum2000@qis.net or Diane Bohn at 410-876-7907 bohndi@aol.com.

 

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 ALTAR SOCIETY is in need of people to help clean the church on Fridays (particularly the second or third Friday each month) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The goal is to have eight members on each team to accomplish our mission in a shorter period of time. For info, call Pat Mueller at 410-876-2596.

 

PARISH LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Just a couple hours, once a month would be a real help, and would make our materials more available. Training provided. Please call the parish center and leave your name and phone number for Connie.  

 

PARISH LIBRARY is missing the video “The Scarlet and the Black,” if you borrowed this video and forgot to sign it out, please return it as possible as a fellow parishioner has requested it.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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, November 17

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

 

DONATIONS for the Christmas Bazaar 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 410-596-3608 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 info, 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. For information and large pick-up, call Nina at 410-635-6422.

 

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: 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 support through the healing process.

 

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. 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.