Mass Intentions

 Monday, January 10

      7:00 a.m.        Int. of Dolores Full  

      8:00 a.m.        John Koelbl

Tuesday, January 11

      7:00 a.m.        Int. of Donald Hickey

      8:00 a.m.        William Gentry

Wednesday, January 12

      7:00 a.m.        Int. of Robert, Julie & Conner Maloney

      8:00 a.m.        Garfield Rodgers

Thursday, January 13

      7:00 a.m.        Syleste Reid

      8:00 a.m.        Irene Stem

Friday, January 14

      7:00 a.m.        Carl Hesler

      9:30 a.m.        Charles Buckindine

Saturday, January 15

  8:00 a.m.        Francesco Spagnola

  5:00 p.m.       Int. of Marty Ebbert                                     

Sunday, January 16

      7:15 a.m.        Austin J. Penebrink

      9:15 a.m.        Joseph O’Brien

    11:15 a.m.        Parishioners of St. John Parish

      3:15 p.m.        Veronica Schmid

      6:00 p.m.        Irene Perego

 

 

From the Pastor

    The renovation work on our old church building for use as our parish hall is progressing steadily. The projected completion is scheduled for the early April. Our Pastoral Council has passed a motion to name the newly renovated building, “The Portico.” You may recognize the name from its use in St. John’s Gospel referring to the gathering area outside the temple. The scriptural background of the name and its association with our patron saint lend a sense of credibility both to building’s intended use and location.  Renderings of the hall will be placed in the narthex in the near future. Your continued cooperation is appreciated.

 

                May God bless you,  

 

 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

PLEASE JOIN US for a discussion, and presentation about the “Parish's Liturgical Practice of Distributing Communion under both Species” on either, February 15 or March 1, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m. in the St. Theresa Room of the parish center. We will review the liturgical documents pertaining to this issue as well as open the floor for comments or questions. We will continue to accept written comments until February 15. A decision about this liturgical practice will be made public prior to Easter 2005. For more information, contact Fr. Leo Patalinghug at the Parish Center .

 

 

LITURGICAL DAY of RECOLLECTION … Sat., Jan. 29

Being held at Carroll Community College . All Liturgical Ministers (Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Children’s Liturgy, Health Care, Music, Life Teen Core, and Religious Education Teachers and Assistants) are encouraged and urged to attend. This is a unique opportunity to grow in your faith and ministry. The topic for the retreat is: “The Mass – Its Theology, History and Spirituality.” Fr. Leo Patalinghug will lead a multimedia presentation of the Mass as well as small group discussions, individual ministry meetings, time for socializing, a question and answer session, a continental breakfast, and lunch. Registration will be from 8 – 8:25 a.m. The retreat will begin with Mass promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude at approximately 2:30 p.m. Look for a reminder postcard in mid-January with additional details and RSVP information.

 

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 – 3, 4, 8 & 9 a.m.; and 12 noon & 5 p.m.; Mondays – 2 & 5 a.m.; Tuesdays – 3 a.m.; Wednesdays – 1, 2, 3 & 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursdays – 2 & 6 a.m.; Fridays – 2 & 3 a.m., and 12 noon; Saturdays – 3 & 8 a.m.; and 12 noon, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 10 p.m. Please call the parish office if you can fill one hour.

 

We Pray …

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Philomena Crawford, Garfield Rodgers, Beverly Dean, Tom Lewald, Mary Catherine Madsen, Charles Warner, Francesca Borrelli Johnson, and for their family and friends.

 

ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS: Dorothea & Frederick Kellermann, Edna & Milton H. Engnoth, Amy Thomas, Joseph & Mary Santos, Agnes & Mark Case, John Sellner, Leo & Lillian Barranco, John E. Paul, Herman & Bridget Krueger, Martin Krueger, Burt & Mary Paul, Helen LaFon, Kathleen McGuire, Charles Prochaska, Joseph E. Lynch, Hilda Kuhn, Nelson Sims, III, Clyde & Bernadette Kuhns, James E.Johnson, Jr., Jesse & Cecilia G. White, Irvin D. Sims, Michael J. and Karen T. Brusca, Sarah & William Hoffman, Eva & Richard Eckenrode, Julie & Gilbert Callahan, Cecelia Dias & Helen Warrick, George Mitchell & Percy Crosse, Ruth Stilely & Angie Thibadeau, Catherine Candler & Hazel Gartrell, and William Allen Sr.

 

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 … January 10-16

Mon.:   Heb 1:1-6;   Ps 97:1,2,6,7,9;   Mk 1:14-20

Tues.:  Heb 2:5-12;   Ps 8:2,5-9;   Mk 1:21-28

Wed.:  Heb 2:14-18;   Ps 105:1-4,6-9;   Mk 1:29-39

Thurs.: Heb 3:7-14;   Ps 95:6-11;  Mk 1:40-45

Fri.:      Heb 4:1-5,11;   Ps 78:3,4,6-8;   Mk 2:1-12

Sat.:      Heb 4:12-16;   Ps 19:10,15;   Mk 2:13-17

Sun.:     Is 49:3,5-6;   Ps 40:2,4,7-10;   1 Cor 1:1-3;   Jn 1:29 -34

 

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of December 26, 2004 :

Envelopes:       $12,886.41                               Attendance:  2237

Loose:                   3,267.51                               Poor Box:   $1,968.24

TOTAL:         $16,153.92

 

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of January 2, 2005 :

Envelopes:       $24,638.78                               Attendance:  2830

Loose:                   5,218.38                               Poor Box:   $2,200.57

TOTAL:         $29,857.16

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $23,100.00. Our current weekly average is $25,889.28. Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,168,320          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             6,051,340          Pledged to date:         7,168,320.

Balance:               $  1,116,980 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       338,500

 

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.

 

THE SPECIAL COLLECTION this weekend is for Catholic Relief Services for the victims in Asia .

 

THE SPECIAL COLLECTION next weekend is the annual collection for The Special Care for Diocesan Priests. Thank you for your generosity.

 

THANK YOU for your generous donations for the Christmas collection. Total collected was $87,768.19.

 

THE SHEPHERD’S STAFF would like to thank St. John Parishioners for the generous donations of $1,651.00 on Thanksgiving Day. We are proud to be the recipient of this donation for it will help us help those in need in the Carroll Community.

 

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.

 

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION … Feb. 28 – Mar. 4

From 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the school office. Please bring your child’s original birth certificate, baptismal certificate, and non-refundable registration fee (the amount to be determined by the end of February).

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

FIRST EUCHARIST PARENT MEETING … January 18 or 20

At 6:45 in the school cafeteria. A letter went out inviting parents of those students preparing for Eucharist. If you did not receive this letter, please call the Religious Education Office.

 

SECOND GRADE REMINDER: The Mass for receiving the First Communicants into the Eucharist Program will be held:

Sat., Jan. 22 at 5:00 p.m. for St. John Religious Ed. Students, and

Sat., Jan. 29 at 5:00 p.m. for St. John School Students.

 

CONFIRMATION SPONSOR/CANDIDATE SESSION …

Sunday, January 30

From 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. in the church. (snow date 2/6). Sponsors (no substitutes) must attend with the candidates. Please be prompt as we must begin and end on time.

 

CONFIRMATION PARENTS: Liability forms (blue sheet) were due the first day of class. If you have not done so already, please make sure you turn it in as soon as possible. 

 

STEUBENVILLE DONATIONS: We are asking people to consider sponsoring a teen to attend the conference this summer. Every year we have several teens who are only able to attend if someone pays for their trip. If you can help us, please call Paul in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

 

THERE WILL BE NO LIFE NIGHT on Sunday, January 9.

 

SPRING KICK-OFF … Sunday, January 16

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. , in the cafeteria.  All confirmation students are invited! You don’t want to miss this one.

 

SUPER BOWL SUB SALE … Orders taken weekend Jan. 29/30

After all Masses this weekend, Life Teen will be taking orders for Subway Subs to be delivered Super Bowl Sunday. Subs are $4.50 each. See the Life Teen Song Sheet for more details.

 

IT’S TIME for STEUBENVILLE 2005…“Experience the Glory.” Registration forms are in the pamphlet racks in church. A refundable deposit of $60 is due with registration. The total cost is $230 this year. We are planning several fundraising events to help reduce the cost for those who participate in the fundraisers.

 

PRO-LIFE MARCH in D.C. … Monday, January 24

We are getting a bus to the March for Life. There is no school that day. We will meet for the 8:00 a.m. Mass and rally in the cafeteria. You need to turn in your liability release form and $5 by January 16. Contact Scott to sign-up at slink@sjwest.org.

 

 

SPRING KICK-OFF at SKI LIBERTY  … Friday, January 28

Kick-off Spring by Tubin’ at Ski Liberty. The cost is $8 for 2-hours of awesome fun. We will meet at Ski Liberty at 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends and sign-up quick because we only have 40 spots! Contact Scott at sling@sjwest.org to sign-up.

 

 

MYSTERY THEATRE KICK-OFF ... Friday, January 21

From 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Meet in the cafeteria. See the flier for more details!

 

OPEN POOL at Mc DANIEL COLLEGE … Saturday, Feb. 5

From 7 – 8:30 p.m. The cost is $5 and you need a Liability release form, located in the pamphlet rack in the back of church. Contact Scott at slink@sjwest.org to sign-up.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

THE CHRISTMAS CARING and SHARING PROGRAM was able to help 159 families, 502 individuals (251 of them children), by supplying food certificates and new gifts of clothing and toys for the Christmas Holiday! Thanks and God Bless the support you give to St. Vincent de Paul throughout the year.

 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO HELP MINISTER TO THE POOR in Carroll County by remembering that next Sunday, the third weekend of the month, we observe Food Sunday. Please bring your donations of non-perishable food to church and place in the white buckets by the door. We especially need donations of canned meats, stews, spaghetti sauce, canned pasta meals, jelly, powdered milk, canned fruit and bottled juices. We also need paper goods, such as toilet tissue, baby diapers, paper towels, etc. Thank you so much for your continued help and generosity!

 

activities in Our Parish

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, January 9

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 Deana at 410-876-1007.

 

COME AND SEE "MORE"… Mon., Jan. 10  & Mon., Jan. 17

At 7 p.m. in the parish office. St. John is offering a more detailed presentation for Christians who want to learn more about the Catholic faith and Catholics who want to get reconnected to their faith. The evening addresses commonly asked questions about the Bible, The Pope, Confession, Praying with the Saints, Annulments, and more. For more information, call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

FILIAE MARIAE BOOK CLUB … Tuesday, January 11

Discussion will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Choose one of the following books and join us. “The Wonder of Guadalupe” by Francis Johnston or “Advent and Christmas” by Fulton Sheen. Books can be purchased at Little Rose of Sharon Book Store. For questions or information, call Dawn Walsh at 410-876-0250.

 

WISDOM CLUB EXECUTIVE MEETING … Thurs., Jan. 13

At 10:00 a.m. at Bullock’s Airport Inn. All members are invited to attend. For information, call Mary Agnes.

 

ST. JOHN CARNIVAL PLANNING MEETING … Thurs. Jan. 13

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish office. The St. John Carnival will be held May 30^th through June 4^th. If you would like to advertise your business during Carnival week, call Jenny Scott at 410-239-6179.

MARCH for LIFE … Monday, January 24

Mark your calendars for the March for Life in Washington , D.C. To reserve a seat on the bus call Joanne at 410-876-7984.

 

VALENTINE’S NIGHT OUT … Thursday, February 10

From 7 – 9 p.m. at The John Street Quarters. Mark your calendar now for an evening of fun, food and fellowship with your sweetheart, with a buffet dinner, games, door prizes and a gift for everyone. Reservations will be taken in January. Watch the bulletin for more information.

 

BLOODMOBILE: We are still in need of phone callers for upcoming drives. If interested, call Ted Cook at 410-876-2107.

 

THE LEGION of MARY helps members deepen their prayer life and find meaningful ways to express this in the community. Adult groups meet for approximately one hour, on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. or Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center . For more information, call Inez Maguire at 410-876-1804.  

 

MEMORIAL BRICKS: A fall campaign will run from September 1 through January 30, 2005 . 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.

 

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): If you, or someone you know is interested in joining the Catholic Church, the Monday Session of RCIA will begin in February. The sessions, which are open to anyone who has been baptized, meets weekly on Monday nights from 7 – 9 p.m. For an information packet, please call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

ST. JOHN SCHOOL BOARD is currently looking for members to fill various committees, and is seeking your expertise! For more information, call Tess Hupfeld at 410-876-2961.

 

ST. JOHN SCHOOL has computerized the progress reports for students through the web-based system of Powerschool. Parents in grades 3-8 can access their child’s grades 24/7. Powerschool also offers a feature named “Daily Bulletin.” If anyone would like to see what is happening in the school, you may go to https://baltimore8.powerschool.com/bulletin/3602 anytime.

 

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.

 

Vocations/Archdiocese

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY 2005 … Sunday, February 20

Beginning at 3:00 p.m. , at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, all couples are invited to participate in a special Mass celebrated by Cardinal William Keeler, to give witness to the beauty and dignity of marriage and family. A reception will follow.

 

LONGEST MARRIED COUPLE IN THE ARCHDIOCESE: Send your name or the names of candidates, married 50 years or more, to the parish office no later than January 28, 2005 . Please include their names, address, telephone number and wedding date.

 

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.

 

PROJECT RACHEL is a program of counseling, compassion and healing for women and men who have been involved in an abortion. Completely confidential. Call 1-800-286-4224.

 

At Other Parishes

DELONE HIGH PLACEMENT TEST … Sat., Jan. 15

For eighth graders who do not attend PA area schools! If you are interested in Delone Catholic High School as a ninth grader, you must take the placement test as part of the admissions process.

 

THE KNOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS: An application request form describing eligibility requirements, and deadlines, may visit the web site at: www.knottscholar.org.

 

In our Community

CATHOLIC CHARITIES HEAD START is in need of a volunteer receptionist for the main office at 125 Airport Drive . Office hours are 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. school days. Volunteer days and hours are flexible within that time. Also needed are classroom volunteers for all Head Start classes in Westminster , Taneytown, and Union Bridge . If you can volunteer one day a week or more, even if just for a few hours each day, please call Sister Nancy, Director at 410-871-2450.