Mass Intentions

 Monday, January 24

      7:00 a.m.        David Wolfe            

      8:00 a.m.        John Halt

Tuesday, January 25

      7:00 a.m.        Int. of Marty Ebbert

      8:00 a.m.        Mary Corsi

Wednesday, January 26

      7:00 a.m.        Hazel Williams

      8:00 a.m.        Margaret Knorr

Thursday, January 27

      7:00 a.m.        Ron Frederick

      8:00 a.m.        Margaret Ryan

Friday, January 28

      7:00 a.m.        Syleste Reid

      9:30 a.m.        Andy Hayes

Saturday, January 29

  8:00 a.m.        Int. of Donalee & Jim Sprabrow

  5:00 p.m.       Ann Bianco Alexander

Sunday, January 30

      7:15 a.m.        Int. of Charles & Patricia Shaffer

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

    11:15 a.m.        Francesca Borrelli Johnson

      3:15 p.m.        Naiomi Diegert

      6:00 p.m.        Leslie Stanton

 

From the Pastor

    Our parish youth ministry program has grown and flourished under the leadership of Jordan Tippett. Having recently given birth to their second child, Jordan and her husband, Jeremy have decided that Jordan will stay home to raise their children. I, along with Paul Gallagher and our entire Religious Education Office, are deeply grateful for the wonderful work that Jordan did for our parish. Scott Link, who had been working with our youth ministry and Religious Education office part-time, is now working full-time. Please join me in thanking Jordan for her outstanding ministry and in welcoming Scott to our parish staff.

    As work continues on our new renovated parish hall, the Portico of St. John’s, the parish has hired Teresa Richardson as hall director. Her responsibilities will include helping with the development of parish policies for use of the facility, booking events and scheduling the various activities. 

                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

(snow date: February 5^th) 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. Please call the parish office at 410-848-4744 ext. 0, by January 23 to confirm your attendance.

 

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.; 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: James Charles Payne, son of Amy and John Payne, Sr.; Analese Ruth Bernhardt, daughter of Julie & Gregory Bernhardt; Luke Anthony Chesebrough, son of Kelley & Michael Chesebrough; and Alyssa Grace Konold, daughter of Denise & Michael Konold.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Timothy Phillips, Jarrett Young, Catherine Dull, and for their family and friends.

 

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET … Thursdays

At 3:00 p.m. in the church before the Blessed Sacrament.

 

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: Joseph O’Brien (3), Donna Mantlo, Frances Ann Hannon, Richard Naill, Int. of Jack & Ann Coster, Int. of Msgr. Art Valenzano, Richard L. Harie, Sr., Steven Ridgley, Myrtle Leland, John Kastigar, Nelson Leroy Simms, III, Marie Convoy, Donald & Louise Poole, Irene Perego, Joseph Kasak, Jennifer Propst, Randy Nieves, Mildred Martini, Louis Edward Bridges, Int. of Don Hickey, Kitty McHale, Donna Mantlo, Art Caple, Marlin Godwin, Henry Larkin, Jennifer Kenahan, Int. of the Bertodotti Family (2), Int. of the Brandt Family, Francis Bayuk, Maureen Brothers, Lois Kovacs, Int. of Margaret & Charles Fischer, Alois Skiber, Francis Bayuk, Frank Puleo, Rita Gillespie, Thomas Norris, William Rippel, Vince Luke, and Frank Memmo.

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … January 24-30

Mon.:   Heb 9:15,24-28;   Ps 98:1-6;   Mk 3:22-30

Tues.:  Acts 22:3-16;   Ps 117:1-2;   Mk 16:15-18

Wed.:  2 Tm 1:1-8;   Ps 96:1-3,7-8,10;   Mk 4:1-20

Thurs.: Heb 10:19-25;   Ps 24:1-4,5-6;  Mk 4:21-25

Fri.:      Heb 10:32-39;   Ps 37:3-6,23-24,39-40;   Mk 4:26-34

Sat.:      Heb 11:1-2,8-19;   (Ps) Lk 1:69-75;   Mk 4:35-41

Sun.:     Zep 2:3; 3:12 -13;   Ps 146:6-10;   1 Cor 1:26 -31;   Mt 5:1-12

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of January 16, 2005 :

Envelopes:       $21,964.31                               Attendance:  3826

Loose:                   5,612.19                               Poor Box:   $1,525.98

TOTAL:         $27,576.50

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $26,171.71. Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,232,934          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             6,111,113          Pledged to date:         7,232,934.

Balance:               $  1,121,821 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       273,886

 

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.

 

ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS: If you are interested in trying our St. John Electronic Contributions option, please call George Hinkel, in the parish office at 410-848-4744 ext. 249.  More parishioners are seeking this quick, efficient and reliable option each year! Find out for yourself! Give a call today!

 

School News

                 

PARENTS If you have a sibling child entering kindergarten in the fall and have not received and/or returned your goldenrod form, please do so immediately or call the school office for information.

 

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

SECOND GRADE REMINDER: The final Mass for receiving the First Communicants into the Eucharist Program will be held: Sat., Jan. 29 at 5:00 p.m. for St. John School Students. If you were unable to attend last Saturday, please attend this one.

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.

 

HOME STUDY CLASSES … Wednesday, February 2

From 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. in the school building.

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

VOCATION NIGHT … Friday, February 11

From 7:00 – 8:30 in the St. Theresa Room of the parish center. High School students interested in learning more about vocations to the priesthood and religious life are invited to a pizza party with Fr. Jerry Francik, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Please RSVP with Scott if you would like to join us at slink@sjwest.org.

 

STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE … July 8 – 10

Experience the Glory. There are three spots left, so please call Scott ASAP if you want to come. Those registered will get an information letter this week regarding payment schedule and general information.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

ACTIVITY NIGHTS ... Every 1^st & 3^rd Friday

From 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. We meet in the cafeteria. For information, contact Scott in the Religious Ed. Office.

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

TOPS OPEN HOUSE … Wednesday, January 26

At 6:30 p.m.   In the St. John School , main entrance. Take charge of your weight loss in 2005! Come to the TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) open house. For more information, call 410-871-9984. 

 

CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL MEETING ...Thurs., Jan.  27

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., 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 provided. New members are always welcome! For info, 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.

 

VALENTINE’S NIGHT OUT … Thursday, February 10

Make your Valentine's Day plans now! Please join us from 6:45 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the John Street Quarters for an evening of fun, faith and fellowship with your sweetheart. The evening includes a dinner, a married couple’s game show, a spiritual talk by Father Brian, a small gift for each couple and door prizes. Johannson’s Catering will prepare a buffet featuring chicken cacciatore, top round of beef, vegetable lasagna, salad, side dishes and three delicious desserts. There will be a cash bar. The 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.

 

FILIAE MARIAE WINTER READING … Tues., Feb.  22

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Curl up next to the fire with our next 2 book club selections (choose one): “The Soul of Elizabeth Ann Seton” by Joseph Durbin or get ready for the March 20^th women’s breakfast by reading our speaker’s book now! “Catholic Mystique”(the Catholic conversion stories of former women Protestant Ministers) by Ferrara and Ireland . Please join us to discuss these books and light refreshments.

ALUMNI OF ST JOHN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY OR HIGH SCHOOL! Soon, we will be publishing a newsletter to share the good news of our school with alumni, parishioners, parents and supporters and we are trying to reach as many alumni as possible! Please call Darlene Smith (410-876-7031 or 848-1508) with your name and address or email Colleen Hattrup chattrup@sjwest.org and we'll make sure you receive a newsletter due out this spring. And if you have a personal or professional accomplishment or human-interest story relating to our school or yourself as a graduate, please call Darlene so that we can consider placing it in our future newsletters. Thank You!

 

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.

 

HOST a ROSARY PARTY this LENT! Msgr. Art is asking families to sign up for a Friday in Lent to host a rosary party for their friends and family to pray for peace in our world, our families and in our hearts. The parties will be an opportunity to sacrifice one Friday during Lent for prayer and fellowship. Prayer materials and a brief schedule of the evening will be available through Fr. Brian. We hope to have different families cover each Friday during Lent, beginning Feb. 11^th. For more information, call Inez Maguire at 410-876-1804.

 

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.

 

HELP NEEDED! The Sunday Nursery is seeking to hire an adult for this paid position to supervise the nursery during the 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. Masses. If interested in this position, please contact Peggy Rager at 410-848-0790 or email, peggyrager@adelphia.net.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  On Saturday, February 5th, Cardinal Keeler will celebrate the 5:00 pm Mass here at St John to kick off the 2005 Lenten Appeal. A reception will immediately follow in the gym. We need volunteers to set up and tear down and if you can help us, please call Al Wilder 410-596-3608. Thank You!

 

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.