Mass Intentions

 Monday, November 1

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

      8:00 a.m.        Dorothy Donovan

Tuesday, November 2

      7:00 a.m.        Lucille Kasuler

      8:00 a.m.        All Souls Intentions

Wednesday, November 3

      7:00 a.m.        All Souls Intentions

      8:00 a.m.        William McLeon

Thursday, November 4

      7:00 a.m.        John Mergo

      8:00 a.m.        All Souls Intentions

Friday, November 5 (First Friday)

      7:00 a.m.        All Souls Intentions

      9:30 a.m.        Joe Brink

      7:00 p.m.        Bill Richardson

Saturday, November 6

  8:00 a.m.        All Souls Intentions

  5:00 p.m.        Antonia Zito

Sunday, November 7

      7:15 a.m.        All Souls Intentions

      9:15 a.m.        Bertha Dwojeski

    11:15 a.m.        Hugh Renehan

      3:15 p.m.        Carl Cessno

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

 

From the Pastor

    As Election Day approaches I offer some suggestions for those of us who have the privilege and responsibility to vote. Pray for our nation and for those who are seeking public office. Be an informed voter. The Maryland Catholic Conference prepared the Congressional Candidate Survey and the Candidate Responses included in this week’s bulletin. It is my prayer that the Gospel of Christ and the teaching of the Church guide us in making our decision. Exercise your right to vote.

    Next weekend is our parish’s annual stewardship appeal. I have invited members of our parish to speak (after Holy Communion) at all the Masses. The recent mailing from the parish contained the financial statements of income and expense for our parish and our parish school, as well as the status of the building fund. Thank you for your faithful support of our parish. Your prayers, sacrifices and participation are deeply appreciated. I invite you to prayerfully consider renewing your financial commitment to our parish.

May God bless you,

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

ALL SOULS MASS INTENTIONS should be returned to the parish office by November 1^st.

 

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.

FIRST FRIDAY MASSES ... November 5

Masses are 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. (attended by St. John School ), & 7:00 p.m. Confessions: 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. & 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.

 

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary. Please pick up a folder with the prayers and come to the front pews. Everyone interested in the devotion is welcome to join in prayer.

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY ... Sunday, November 7

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

 

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. 

 

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: Christopher Anthony Chance, son of Gerald & Rosa Chance; Katherine Elizabeth Butler, daughter of Christopher & Holly Butler; Emmanuel Okoye, child of Michael & Michele Okoye; Ryan James Wist, son of Gregory & Nicole Wist; and Michael Ricks, son of Marinita & Bryan Ricks.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Hilda Kuhn, Helen Cahill, Michael Brusca, 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.

 

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 … November 1-7

Mon.:   Rv 7:2-4,9-14;   Ps 24:1-4,5-6;   1 Jn 3:1-3;   Mt 5:1-12

Tues.:  Wis 3:1-9;   Ps 23:1-6;   Rom 5:5-11;   Jn 11:17-27

Wed.:  Phil 2:12-18;   Ps 27:1,4,13-14;   Lk 14:25-33

Thurs.: Phil 3:3-8;   Ps 105:2-7;   Lk 15:1-10

Fri.:      Phil 3:17-4:1;   Ps 122:1-5;   Lk 16:1-8

Sat.:      Phil 4:10-19;   Ps 112:1-2,5-6,8-9;   Lk 16:9-15

Sun.:     2 Mc 7:1-2,9-14;   2 Thes 2:16-3:5;   Lk 20:27-38 

 

         

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of October 24, 2004 :

Envelopes:       $19,036.09                               Attendance:  3605

Loose:                   5,350.89                               Poor Box:   $2,046.72

TOTAL:         $24,386.98

 

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.

 

THANK YOU for your GENEROUS DONATIONS to the Propagation of the Faith. Total collected was $6,421.54.  

 

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

                 

ST. JOHN CARNIVAL PLANNING MEETING … Tues., Nov. 30

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

 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES are available in the front of school each morning, and in the school office

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES on Tuesday, November 2 and Thursday, November 4.

TEACHER/ASSISTANT IN-SERVICE … Thurs., Nov. 4

At 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

 

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.

 

 

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 book. 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 *

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING … Wed., November 3

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. A representative of the Northeast Social Activities Program will be the speaker. We hope to see all members. If you would like to learn more about the work this organization does, please join us at this meeting or call Patty Terrano at 410-857-1473.

 

ADOPT-A-FAMILY CHRISTMAS 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

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING ... Monday, November 1

At 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. The Council welcomes your attendance and invites you to bring your concerns or comments to its attention by calling the parish office and leaving your name and phone number. A Council member will return your call.

 

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.

 

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS BREAKFAST … Sun., Nov. 7

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. The Knights appreciate your support. All proceeds will benefit The Maryland School for the Blind. If your organization is in need of a fund-raiser, and 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. Nov. 7

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 in the parish, please attend.

 

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.

 

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 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.

 

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 Don't miss the Longaberger Basket Raffle. Six of the latest 2004 Baskets with liners and protectors filled with exciting Christmas gifts.  For information 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.

 

NORTH POLE CANDY needs Christmas candy, candy canes, and any other candy (Halloween etc). For info call Cathy Arnold at 410-876-1978.

 

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 either 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.

 

At Other Parishes

MOUNT de SALES OPEN HOUSE … Sunday, November 7

From 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to speak with faculty, staff, and students and have a tour of the campus. For information contact Mrs. Breidenstein, Director of Admissions at 410-744-8498.

 

CALVERT HALL OPEN HOUSE … Sunday, November 7

From noon to 4:00 p.m. Three presentations with individual tours to follow. For information, call Mr. Bengel, Director of Admissions at 410-825-4266, ext 126.

 

CARDINAL GIBBONS OPEN HOUSE … Sun, November 14

From 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. , please call the director of admissions at 410-644-1770, ext. 109 for more information.