Mass Intentions

 Monday, January 31

      7:00 a.m.        Mary Catherine Madsen

      8:00 a.m.        Thomas Lewald

Tuesday, February 1

      7:00 a.m.        John Halt

      8:00 a.m.        Charles Warner

Wednesday, February 2

      7:00 a.m.        Int. of Mel & Theresa Yeshnik

      8:00 a.m.        Eudora Burgoon Zirbe

Thursday, February 3

      7:00 a.m.        Int. of Sarah & Stephen Torbeck

      8:00 a.m.        Ross Fiorani

Friday, February 4 (First Friday)

      7:00 a.m.        Frederick Cerwonka

      9:30 a.m.        Margaret Ryan

      7:00 p.m.       Leora Steinkirchner

Saturday, February 5

      8:00 a.m.        Frank Trichilo

  5:00 p.m.       Francesca Borrelli Johnson

Sunday, February 6

      7:15 a.m.        Henrik Obrebski

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

    11:15 a.m.        Rick & Brando LaDue

      3:15 p.m.        Madaline & Peyton Carr

      6:00 p.m.        Irene Perego

 

From the Pastor

    Please join me in welcoming Cardinal Keeler to our parish next Saturday, February 5^th. He will celebrate the 5 p.m. Mass. The Cardinal has invited parishioners throughout the Archdiocese who have participated in the annual Lenten Appeal to join us for Mass and a light reception. Please extend hospitality to the guests who will be with us for Mass. Your continued support of and participation in the Lenten Appeal is appreciated.

    This week we will join the national celebration of Catholic Schools Week. The theme is “Faith in Every Student.” Hopefully many of you will have opportunities to participate in some of the events sponsored by our parish school. I want to thank our principal, Miss Brink, the administration, faculty, staff, volunteers, students and PTF for all they do for our school. Your continued prayers and support are the foundation of our success.

                May God bless you,  

 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

FIRST FRIDAY MASSES ... February 4

Masses are 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. (attended by St. John School ), & 7:00 p.m. Confessions: 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. & 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.

First Friday Devotion … A traditional day to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to ask His mercy especially through the sacrament of confession.

 

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION … February 5

Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary. Please pick up a folder with the prayers and come to the front pews. Everyone interested in the devotion is welcome to join in prayer.

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY ... Sunday, February 6

The 9:15 a.m. Mass will be a children’s liturgy.

 

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 .

 

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 to fill one hour.

 

We Pray …

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Laurence Welsh, Mary E. Lawson, Zeno Fisher, Jr., Rose Putman, Theodore F. Kucharski, and for their family and friends.

 

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA ... Thursday Mornings

Immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary in the church. All are invited to participate.

 

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 … Jan. 31 - Feb. 6

Mon.:   Heb 11:32-40;   Ps 31:20-24;   Mk 5:1-20

Tues.:  Heb 12:1-4;   Ps 22:26-28,30-32;   Mk 5:21-43

Wed.:  Mal 3:1-4;   Ps 24:7-10;  Heb 2:14-18;   Lk 2:22-40

Thurs.: Heb 12:18-19,21-24;   Ps 48:2-4,9-11;  Mk 6:7-13

Fri.:      Heb 13:1-8;   Ps 27:1,3,5,8-9;   Mk 6:14-29

Sat.:      Heb 13:15-17,20-21;   Ps 23:1-6;   Mk 6:30-34

Sun.:     Is 58:7-10;   Ps 112:4-9;   1 Cor 2:1-5;   Mt 5:13 -16

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of January 23, 2005 :

Envelopes:       $14,170.90                               Attendance:  2454

Loose:                   3,315.78                               Poor Box:   $1,204.15

TOTAL:         $17,486.68

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $25,882.20. 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.

 

THANK YOU for your GENEROUS DONATIONS to the special collection for the Special Care for Diocesan Priests. Total collected was $9,822.98.  

 

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).

 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES PROGRAM: 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.

 

ST. JOHN SCHOOL/PARISH WEB SITE is now linked to Powerschool’s Daily Bulletin as well as having the school handbook posted. Check out the St. John Web Page at www.sjwest.org.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

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 … June 20-24

Planning will begin for VBS and we need your help! If you can volunteer to help with the following: teachers, classroom assistants, music, snack, craft or babysitting, please call the Religious Ed. Office.

 

 

SUPER BOWL SUB SALE … Order This Weekend!

After all Masses this 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.

 

 

THE EDGE  … Every 2^nd Sunday & 4^th Friday

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the gym. All 7^th & 8^th graders are welcome. Bring a friend.  

 

 

 

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 *

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING … Wed., February 2

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. We hope to see all members in attendance. If you would like to learn more about the work this organization does, please join us at this meeting or call Patty Terrano at 410-857-1473.

 

activities in Our Parish

FILIAE MARIAE PLANNING MEETING … Tues., Feb. 1

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Filiae Mariae needs your help to plan the Spring Communion Breakfast, by reaching out to the women in our parish who are seeking to deepen their relationship with Christ. The breakfast in planned for Palm Sunday, March 20. Please prayerfully consider joining us at this planning meeting. For more information, call Theresa at 410-876-9578.

 

HEALTH CARE MEETING NOTE: There will  not be a Health Care Meeting in February. Please watch the bulletin for the next meeting, to be determined at a later date.

 

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS BREAKFAST … Sun., February 6

From 8 – 11:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Includes; pancakes, French toast, eggs and more. Adults are $4 and children are $2. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Campus Ministries at McDaniel College .

 

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.

 

ST JOHN SCHOOL ALUMNI! Soon we will publish a newsletter to share the good news of our school. We are trying to reach as many alumni as possible! Please call Darlene Smith at 410-876-7031, 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. If you have a personal, professional accomplishment or human-interest story relating to our school or yourself as a graduate, please send that information as well, for a possible article in a future newsletter.

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.

 

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.  

 

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/PARISH WEB SITE is now linked to Powerschool’s Daily Bulletin as well as having the school handbook posted. Check out the St. John Web Page at www.sjwest.org.

 

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.

 

HELP NEEDED FOR THE SUNDAY NURSERY: We are 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.

 

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.

 

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.