Mass Intentions

 Monday, November 8

      7:00 a.m.        All Souls Intentions               

      8:00 a.m.        Int. of Simona, Abby & Luke Mason

Tuesday, November 9

      7:00 a.m.        All Souls Intentions

      8:00 a.m.        Edward L. O’Connor

Wednesday, November 10

      7:00 a.m.        All Souls Intentions

      8:00 a.m.        Int. of Sister Xavier Miriam Folsen

Thursday, November 11

      7:00 a.m.        Marjorie B. Case

      8:00 a.m.        Int. of Mr. & Mrs. William Witty

Friday, November 12

      7:00 a.m.        Peyton & Madaline Carr

      9:30 a.m.        Hilda Kuhn

Saturday, November 13

  8:00 a.m.        Baby Lopez

  5:00 p.m.        Charles McFadden

Sunday, November 14

      7:15 a.m.        Int. of Margaret Fisher

      9:15 a.m.        Parishioners of St. John Parish

    11:15 a.m.        Carlo Pepe

      3:15 p.m.        Int. of the St. John Altar Servers

      6:00 p.m.        George & Margaret Cooney

 

From the Pastor

    I would like to thank the members of our parish who spoke at the Masses this weekend. The combination of their personal witness and the content of their presentation provided all of us with a wonderful invitation to renew and perhaps increase our financial commitment to our parish. Your faithful and generous stewardship is deeply appreciated.

    The renovation of our former church building for use as the parish hall will complete our ten-year capital plan. Bids from several construction firms were due last week and the contract will be awarded soon. The project cost is around 2 million dollars. In order for the parish to finance the work, it is necessary to raise our total pledge goal from 8 million to 10 million dollars. Keep in mind that although the balance owed for our new church is less than $600,000 additional pledges are needed to finish this final phase. More information will be made available as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

 

May God bless you,

 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

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: Carolyn Ann King, daughter of Eric & Alison King; Joshua Edward Krammer, son of Charles & Kathy Krammer; Carlie Elizabeth Adkins, daughter of Mitchell & Laura Adkins; Lily Katheryn Ketterman, daughter of David & Lisa Ketterman; and Julia Lynn Robinson, daughter of Charles & Lisa Robinson.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Ruth Matt, Loretta Soloway, Nelson Simms III, Katherine McHale, Christopher Angelo LePore, and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Jennie Beaver, donated by Jane Zincon and Virginia Graham. 

 

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: Catherine Dull (3), Ken Wetzel (3), Mr. Eisenberg, Magdalene A. Fischer, Maureen Brothers, Scott Conover, Antoinette Rowe, and Stephen Michael Prost.

 

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 8-14

Mon.:   Ti 1:1-9;   Ps 24:1-6;   Lk 17:1-6

Tues.:  Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12;   1 Cor 3:9-11,16-17;   Jn 2:13 -22

Wed.:  Ti 3:1-7;   Ps 23:1-6;   Lk 17:11-19

Thurs.: Phil 7-20;   Ps 146:7-10;   Lk 17:20-25

Fri.:      2 Jn 4-9;   Ps 119:1-2,10-11,17-18;   Lk 17:26-37

Sat.:      3 Jn 5-8;   Ps 112:1-6;   Lk 18:1-8

Sun.:     Mal 3:19-20;   Ps 98:5-9;   2 Thes 3:7-12;   Lk 21:5-19 

           

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of October 31, 2004 :

Envelopes:       $21,608.60                               Attendance:  4094

Loose:                   6,156.76                               Poor Box:   $2,028.90

TOTAL:         $27,765.36

 

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! This weekend, 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 Please support the school through purchasing gift cards for Kohl’s, Boscovs, 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.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

FIRST RECONCILIATION … Saturday, November 20

At 9:30 a.m. for Religious Ed. Students and 11:30 a.m. for St. John School Students.

 

CONFIRMATION STUDENT REMINDER: Classes begin this week. All students should come prepared with pen and folder.

 

5^th – 8^th GRADE PARENT MEETING being held during your Child’s scheduled class on Tuesday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 18 in the school gym. Students should report to class as usual. Please call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed. Office with questions. 

 

RCIA: On Sunday, November 21, the Feast of Christ the King, our parish will welcome our RCIA candidates from the Monday session into full communion with the Catholic Church. These candidates will be receiving their First Holy Communion and Confirmation at the 6:00 p.m. Mass. A reception will follow in the cafeteria, and all are invited.

 

BAPTISMAL INFORMATION FORMS for all second graders should be completed and returned to the Religious Ed. Office by Mon., Nov. 29^th.

 

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS FUNDRAISER ON SALE :. Entertainment Books are $26.00. Please consider purchasing a book for yourself or a friend. Makes a great Christmas Gift!

 

 

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.

 

 

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT! … Sunday, November 14

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Come for this awesome night complete with a talk and food by Fr. Leo! Contact Scott for questions at slink@sjwest.org or call the Religious Ed. Office.

 

 

TURKEY TIME … Friday, November 19

From 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. We are meeting in the cafeteria for some great Thanksgiving fun. If you have any questions, contact Scott at slink@sjwest.org or in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

YOUTH ALIVE PARENT MEETING … Friday, Nov. 19

From 8 – 8:30 p.m. in the Art and Music Room. All parents that currently have a child in Youth Alive are asked to attend this informational meeting. If you have any questions, contact Scott at slink@sjwest.org or in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

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.

 

 

SHEPHERD STAFF THANKSGIVING DINNER … Nov. 26

Held at St. John . Please help St. Vincent DePaul provide the canned vegetables (101 oz  #10 Cans) such as green beans, whole kernel corn, sauerkraut, apple-sauce, cranberry sauce, and instant mashed potatoes. Please bring these items to the school cafeteria weekdays from Nov. 1^st through Nov. 23^rd between 8 – 2:30 p.m. , and on Nov. 24^th from 2 – 7:00 p.m. For questions, call Joe Wade at 410-876-2785. To request delivery of meals to the homebound or for emergency transportation to the dinner, call 410-857-5844. This holiday meal is to bring together those wishing to share the blessings of feasting and fellowship on Thanksgiving Day. There is no charge and all are welcome.

 

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.

 

activities in Our Parish

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.

 

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, November 14

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.

 

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.

 

MASS for DECEASED LEGION of MARY MEMBERS … Wednesday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Please join the Legion of Mary in a Mass offered for the deceased members.

 

 

THE NEXT BLOODMOBILE … Monday, December 6

From 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. We collected 67 pints in September, and had 2 first time donors. We need people to make phone calls. If you can help or would like to make an appointment, call Ted Cook at 410-876-2107.

 

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.  

 

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 & protectors filled with exciting Christmas gifts.  Call Kathy at 410-876-8116.

 

COOKIES, COOKIES, COOKIES needs your help. Hundreds of cookies are needed to make the Christmas Bazaar a success! If you can bake any type of cookie, or can help work the table the day of the bazaar, please contact Mary Mussari at 410-848-3354.

 

HOMEMADE FUDGE  & CANDY needs all types of fudge and candy makers! If you 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 all types of Christmas Candy, or leftover Halloween Candy. Collection boxes are outside the School and Religious Ed. Offices. For info, contact Cathy or Ray Arnold at 410-876-1978 or Marilyn Young at 410-781-4187.

 

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! Especially on December 12^th

from 6-9 to help set up, and December 4^th `from 4-6 to break down. For information on how you can get involved, call John Paris, General Chairman at (w) 410-848-1151 or (h) 410-848-3970.

 

At Other Parishes

MOUNT de SALES OPEN HOUSE … Sunday, November 7

From 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.

 

CALVERT HALL OPEN HOUSE … Sunday, November 7

From noon to 4:00 p.m.

 

RESPECT LIFE CONFERENCE … Saturday, November 13

Beginning with a 8:15 a.m. Mass. To 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Fullerton, new parish center. Donation of $10, clergy and students are free. Registration is required call Linda at 410-547-5537.