Mass Intentions

 Monday, January 17

      7:00 a.m.       Stephan Bertsch      

      8:00 a.m.       Syleste Reid

Tuesday, January 18

      7:00 a.m.       Deceased Dominicans

      8:00 a.m.       Richard Smith

Wednesday, January 19

      7:00 a.m.       Mary Lubens

      8:00 a.m.       Matthew Kemp

Thursday, January 20

      7:00 a.m.       Tom Rushin

      8:00 a.m.       Int. of Marty Ebbert

Friday, January 21

      7:00 a.m.       Deceased Dominicans

      9:30 a.m.       Anthony Vitiello

Saturday, January 22

  8:00 a.m.       Deceased Dominicans

  5:00 p.m.       Edmund Wonilowicz

Sunday, January 23

      7:15 a.m.       Int. of Chris & Doug Day

      9:15 a.m.       Int. of Elsa Kane

    11:15 a.m.       Joseph E. Lynch

      3:15 p.m.       Madaline & Peyton Carr

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

 

 

 

From the Pastor

    Our parish’s generous response to last week’s special collection to help the victims of the Tsunami is a powerful witness to our Faith and our compassion for our brothers and sisters in need. As I write this note, the total of the collection is approaching $66,000. In light of your faithful weekly stewardship, the recent Christmas collection and Poor Box offerings, this additional response represents both our willingness to sacrifice and our appreciation of God’s generosity to us. Sacred Scripture reminds us that God will not be outdone in generosity. I thank God for this parish. 

 

                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.

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY of the WORD is seeking additional volunteers to help during the 9:15 a.m. Mass. Adults and older teens are welcome to join this ministry. For more information, call Nancy Merrill at 410-876-2173.

 

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 – 4, 8 & 9 a.m.; and 12 & 1 p.m.; Mondays – 1 & 2 a.m.; Tuesdays – 3 a.m.; Wednesdays – 1 & 2 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursdays – 2 a.m.; Fridays – 2 & 3 a.m., and 12 noon; Saturdays – 3 a.m.; and 12, 1, 3 & 10 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: Elaina Christine Herrera, daughter of Rebecca & Charles Herrera, Jr.; Seth Tomas Navarro, son of Jennifer & Tommy Navarro; Zoe Elizabeth Hensley, daughter of Christine & William Hensley, Jr.; and Alaina Shane Myers, child of Shannon & Alan Myers.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Charles Young, Fr. Paul Dolan, John Wallman, Edward & Florence Caldicott, Elizabeth Clark, Ramona Cross, Joseph Stien, 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. Ending with Benediction.  All are welcome to attend.

 

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: Charles E. Lanahan, Norman Kristic, Jr., John Apple, Doris Ports, M. Doris Potts, Int. of Charles & Cassie O’Keefe, Int. of Sr. Bernadette Fields, Int. of the Volunteers of St. Vincent de Paul Society (2), Margaret S. Long, Helen Koupe (3), Mary Cunningham (20), Mary Rita Gillespie, Rudolph Engler, Helen Wallace (3), Donna Mantlo, Edward Hanses, Elizabeth’s Sister, Orlando Romeo, Int. of Jeannie Carbo, Michael Brusca (2), Pearlie Orene Graham, Edward Mooney, Carmella Lush, Thomas Joseph Norris, John Apple (4), Albert L. Torbeck, Int. of Robert Penrose, John Bacigalupa, Int. of Laura Stiens, and Iola Raab.

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … January 17-23

Mon.:   Heb 5:1-10;   Ps 110:1-4;   Mk 2:18-22

Tues.:  Heb 6:10-20;   Ps 111:1-2,4-5,9,10;   Mk 2:23-28

Wed.:  Heb 7:1-3,15-17;   Ps 110:1-4;   Mk 3:1-6

Thurs.: Heb 7:25-8:6;   Ps 40:7-10,17;  Mk 3:7-12

Fri.:      Heb 8:6-13;   Ps 85:8,10-14;   Mk 3:13-19

Sat.:      Heb 9:2-3,11-14;   Ps 47:2-3,6-9;   Mk 3:20-21

Sun.:     Is 8:23-9:3;  Ps 27:1,4,13-14;  1 Cor 1:10-13,17;  Mt 4:12-23

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of January 9, 2005:

Envelopes:       $25,426.82                               Attendance:  3983

Loose:                   6,965.59                               Poor Box:   $1,269.32

TOTAL:         $32,392.41

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $23,100.00. Our current weekly average is $26,121.53. Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,193,420          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             6,107,315          Pledged to date:         7,193,420.

Balance:               $  1,086,105 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       313,400

 

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 last weekend to Catholic Relief Services for the victims of the Tsunami in Asia. Total Collected was $66,503.86.

 

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

 

ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS: Have you been contemplating a more faithful stewardship practice? Why not try our new St. John Electronic Contributions Method and free your mind from the hassle of pens, checks and endless calculations. With this new method, one phone call to George Hinkel in the Parish Center initiates an electronic deduction of the exact amount you specify for your weekly offertory contribution to St. John Church. Questions? Call George at 410-876-2248 ext 249 today!

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: We will begin planning for VBS being held the week of June 20^th.  We need Teachers, Classroom Assistants, Music, Snack, Craft and babysitting volunteers. If you can help, please call the Religious Ed. Office.

 

 

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 … Order the weekend of Jan. 29/30

After all Masses that weekend, Life Teen will take orders for Subway Subs to be delivered Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 5/6.) Subs are $4.50 each. Please be sure to pick subs up at the Mass you select. Thanks for your support of our youth ministry.

 

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. Leaving at 7:30 a.m. and will attend the Youth Rally and Mass in Washington, D.C., There is no school that day. This event is open to the youth of our parish and their families. You need to turn in your liability release form (if not accompanied by a parent) and $5 by January 16 and bring a bag lunch. 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 slink@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 *

WINTER IS HERE and the temperatures have dropped. At this time of year we are often asked to help provide warmth and other services to those who might not be able to afford the necessities of living. Please remember those who are cold this winter with your donations to the poor boxes as you leave Mass today. The poor boxes are located at the doors of the church.

 

activities in Our Parish

COME AND SEE "MORE"… Monday, January 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.

 

RENEWAL of MARRIAGE VOWS ... Saturday, January 22

Couples married in January are invited to renew their marriage vows at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. If you wish to participate, please sign up in the Sunday Sacristy or the parish office in advance of the weekend.

 

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.

 

WISDOM CLUB MONTHLY MEETING … Thurs., Jan. 27

Mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon in the hall of the Ascension Episcopal Church, followed by our luncheon and meeting. This month’s speaker will be St. John parishioner, Lothar Boczek, who will present slides on Holland, Michigan. Please 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.

 

 

 

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun., Feb. 6

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.

 

VALENTINE’S NIGHT OUT … Thursday, February 10

Make your Valentine's Day plans now! Please join us from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the John Street Quarters for an evening of fun, food and fellowship with your sweetheart. The evening includes a buffet dinner, games, door prizes and a gift for everyone. Menu features; chicken cacciatore, top round of beef, vegetable lasagna, salad, side dishes and three delicious desserts. Cost is $55 per couple. To make your reservation, call Anne Brown at 410-840-8287 or email, birdbrown@adelphia.net. Space is limited, so please make your reservations early.

 

BOYS BASKETBALL VALENTINE’S DANCE … Sat., Feb. 12

Sponsored by St. John’s Boys Basketball, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Fire Hall. Tickets are $15 per person and are available by calling either Tammy Bowers at 410-848-8397 or Donna Arnold at 410-857-5678.

 

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

 

HOW TO REGISTER at this PARISH: All new parishioners who wish to register at the parish are invited to receive a welcoming packet from either the Parish Office, Ushers, School, Religious Education, or Baptism Preparation Class. The welcoming packet will invite you to a “Welcoming and Registration Sunday” which will be held every 1^st Sunday of the month, at 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. At that time, interested parishioners can meet some of our parish priests and parishioners, hear about various programs, receive coupons for free Knights of Columbus breakfasts, and receive a more personal welcome into this very large and faith-filled parish. If you are interested in registering or becoming involved with this process, contact Fr. Leo in the parish office.

 

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 information, 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. 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 a program of counseling, and healing for women involved in an abortion. For Help, call 1-800-286-4224.