Mass Intentions

 Monday, November 15

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

      8:00 a.m.        Francesco Gugliuzza

Tuesday, November 16

      7:00 a.m.        Herbert Sprankle

      8:00 a.m.        Antoinette Rowe

Wednesday, November 17

      7:00 a.m.        Phillip Vaio

      8:00 a.m.        Michael Kec, Jr.

Thursday, November 18

      7:00 a.m.        Susan Flaherty

      8:00 a.m.        Int. of Charles O. Fisher, Sr.

Friday, November 19

      7:00 a.m.        Joseph Palaia

      9:30 a.m.        Helen Cronauer

Saturday, November 20

  8:00 a.m.        Thelma Catherine Halligan

  5:00 p.m.        Mary Diane Reusing

Sunday, November 21

      7:15 a.m.        Lee Pumplitis

      9:15 a.m.        Donald E. Herrman

    11:15 a.m.        Phillip Buckleman

      3:15 p.m.        Ginny Boyle

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

 

From the Pastor

    Next weekend, the Solemnity of Christ the King, marks the end of the Church Liturgical Year. We will celebrate this special feast in two significant ways this year. I have invited a guest priest to speak at all the Masses to re-invite you to participate in our commitment to Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in our parish. This devotion, now well into its second year has been a tremendous source of blessing for all participants, their families and our parish. I encourage and invite you to take advantage of this special opportunity for grace and prayer especially during the Year of the Eucharist. At the 6 p.m. Mass on next Sunday we will welcome new candidates into the Church who have completed our RCIA II program. Because of the wonderful response of adults wanting to enter the Catholic Church, it has become necessary for our parish to run the RCIA program twice during the year. Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

May God bless you,

  

 

THE THANKSGIVING BULLETIN DEADLINE is Nov. 17^th at 12 noon for the November 28^th bulletin. The bulletin deadline for November 21 will remain Mon., Nov. 15. You may submit bulletin notices via e-mail to: bulletin@sjwest.org, Thank you.

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

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: John Robert Adamcik, son of Christopher & Amy Adamcik; Carlee Rae Aluise, daughter of Dawn & Joseph Aluise, Jr.; Amanda Sue Cullen, daugher of Brian & Karen Cullen; Karly Marie Beacham, daughter of Kevin & Amy Beacham; and Landen Avery Panzer, son of Adam & Melissa Panzer.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Patricia Buhl, John Tyler Inscoe, and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of the Sypulski & Fisher families, donated by Jim & Monica Fisher.  

 

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: Mary Agnes Gerber, Barbara Hauf (2), Dorathea Seicke, Joseph E. Lynch, Mary Elizabeth Miller (2), Rosemary Courtney, Carrie Reuter, Bernice Mills, Robert Schlottenmeier, Kevin Barry, Scott Conover, James King, Int. of Bob & Helen Pepperney, Int. of Rose Montgomery, Robert Messaris, Maryanne Mountjoy, and Mildred Zajdel.

 

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.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … November 15-21

Mon.:   Rv 1:1-4;2:1-5;   Ps 1:1-4,6;   Lk 18:35-43

Tues.:  Rv 3:1-6,14-22;   Ps 15:2-5;   Lk 19:1-10

Wed.:  Rv 4:1-11;   Ps 150:1-6;   Lk 19:11-28

Thurs.: Rv 5:1-10;   Ps 149:1-6,9;   Lk 19:41-44

Fri.:      Rv 10:8-11;   Ps 119:14,24,72,103,111,131;   Lk 19:45-48

Sat.:      Rv 11:4-12;   Ps 144:1-2,9-10;   Lk 20:27-40

Sun.:     2 Sm 5:1-3;   Ps 122:1-5;   Col 1:12-20;   Lk 23:35-43 

           

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of November 7, 2004 :

Envelopes:       $22,508.71                               Attendance:  3457

Loose:                   4,656.54                               Poor Box:   $2,604.11

TOTAL:         $27,165.25

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $25,426.94 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.

 

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN for HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND:  Are you overwhelmed to learn that nearly 35 million Americans live in poverty? Have you wondered whether you can really make a difference? As a parish community, we do make a difference––when we support the work of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). CCHD is committed to helping people change the conditions that keep them living in a state of poverty. You can help break the cycle of poverty. Please give generously to the CCHD appeal next weekend.

 

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

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION will have classes this week, November 16 & 18, even though county schools are closed on Tuesday, November 16. 

 

FIRST RECONCILIATION … Saturday, November 20

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

 

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. For questions, call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office. 

 

RCIA: On Sunday, November 21^st, 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.

 

 

FR. BRIAN’S “BACK from the DEAD” … Sun., November 14

From 7:15 – 9:15 p.m. Yes, some of the Saints are coming back from the dead and they would like to have a word with you! Fr. Brian has a great group of people lined up for this night. Everyone needs to have a liability form. A bus will pick us up in from of the Church and shuttle us to St. John Cemetery behind the library.

 

LIFE TEEN TURKEY BOWL … Saturday, November 27

From 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the field behind the school, we will have our annual Turkey Bowl (that is a flag football game). All Life Teen alumni are invited. There will be no life night on Sunday, November 28^th.

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR HELP NEEDED … Saturday, Dec. 4

We need volunteers at the Life Teen, Face Painting and Balloon Station. Two-hour shifts are available and you get a free lunch and community service hours! We also need help with a new both for painting nails. If you would like to help with either one, please call Scott or Jordan in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

COFFEE HOUSE … Sunday, December 5

Immediately after the 6:00 p.m. Mass, we will hold our annual Coffee House at St. John . Please get your acts together, and start preparing them now. If you would like to sign-up you must bring your own equipment (we can only provide a sound system with a microphone) email  slink@sjwest.org or jtippett@sjwest.org.

 

WINTER RETREAT … December 17 – 19

At Blue Ridge Summit ! 40 people have signed up. We will leave St. John by bus at 5:30 p.m. and will return on Sunday around 2:00 p.m. The cost is now $85.00. If you would like to go, please give your check to Scott, Paul or Jordan by November 28^th. You must have a current liability form on file. The retreat includes: bus transportation, retreat T-Shirt, room and board at Blue Ridge Summit and a Christmas present. You won’t want to miss out. 

 

 

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. 25

Beginning at 12 noon at St. John . Please help St. Vincent DePaul provide the canned vegetables (101 oz  #10 Cans) such as green beans, whole kernel corn, sauerkraut, applesauce, 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

GIRL SCOUTS COOKIE SALES … November 13 & 14

After all Masses this weekend the St. John Sponsored Girl Scouts will be outside of church selling Girl Scout Cookies.

 

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.

 

CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL MEETING ...Thurs., Nov. 18

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., Nov. 18

Note changed date due to Thanksgiving. Mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon in the hall of the Ascension Episcopal Church, followed by our luncheon and meeting. Our entertainment will be a “Silent Auction.” Members are reminded to bring items of some value to be auctioned. If you don’t wish your item to be sold below value, please mark it with a price. Remember to bring your brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided. New members are always welcome! For information, call Eleanor at 410-875-3336.

 

 

 

 

FAITH and LIGHT COMMUNITIES … Mon., November 29

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center, will be a follow-up organizational meeting to form a Faith and Light Community at St. John . Dolores Wilson, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator will speak. Faith and Light Communities are associations of persons with developmental disabilities, their families and friends. Communities meet regularly to share the Word of God, share events of their lives, share their gifts and graces, and share in prayer and praise and celebration. For more information, please call Gregory Rosko at 410-547-5410.

 

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.

 

WISDOM CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY … Tues., December 7

From 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Martin’s Westminster . The cost is $22 for members and $24 for non-members (all are welcome). Please pay at the November meeting. The program includes lunch, installation of officers, entertainment and a sing-a-long. For info, call Mary Agnes at 410-876-1307 or Eleanor at 410-875-3336.

 

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.

 

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