Mass Intentions

 Monday, February 7

      7:00 a.m.        Francesca Borrelli Johnson

      8:00 a.m.        Andrew Drechsler

Tuesday, February 8

      7:00 a.m.        Ronald Perron

      8:00 a.m.        C. Edward Drechsler

Wednesday, February 9 (Ash Wednesday)

      7:00 a.m.        Catherine Delaro

      9:30 a.m.        Margaret Ryan

    12:00 p.m.        Mary Trichilo

      5:00 p.m.        Henrik Obrebski

      7:00 p.m.       Int. of the Parish Staff

Thursday, February 10

      7:00 a.m.        C. Edward Drechsler

      8:00 a.m.        Justin Ditzel

Friday, February 11

      7:00 a.m.        Madaline and Peyton Carr

      9:30 a.m.        Charles Young

Saturday, February 12

      8:00 a.m.        Marge Ryan

  5:00 p.m.       Int. of Sister Charlotte

Sunday, February 13

      7:15 a.m.        John Wallman

      9:15 a.m.        Frances Kase

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

      3:15 p.m.        Int. of Jack & Ann Coster

      6:00 p.m.        Charles Young

 

From the Pastor

    Welcome to Lent. This Wednesday, February 9^th, with the blessing and imposition of ashes, we begin the holy and penitential Lenten Season. All registered parishioners should have received the Lent, Holy Week and Easter brochure that details our parish schedule of activities and events. I would like to invite and encourage your participation and call your attention to our annual Lenten Mission. Passionist Brother Andre Mathieu, will lead our Mission including Liturgy of the Hours and Service of the Word each evening at 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation will be available on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The Mission will conclude with the celebration of Mass on Wednesday evening. Please invite your family and neighbors to attend.  

    Your prayerful participation and faithful stewardship are deeply appreciated. May the Lenten Season be a time of grace and blessing for our parish and for the world.

 

                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 .

 

ASH WEDNESDAY … February 9

Masses and imposition of ashes will be at 7:00 & 9:30 a.m. , 12 noon , 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Please remember this is a day of Fast and Abstinence.

 

STATIONS of the CROSS … Fridays of Lent

At 2:00 p.m. (children’s format) and 7:00 p.m. (on First Friday, Stations will follow the 7 p.m. Mass).

 

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 …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Anthony Joseph Jones, son of Jamison & Kelly Jones; Sydney Elizabeth Luber, daughter of David & Janice Luber; Christian Alexander Scholz, son of John & Sharon Scholz; Emalin Fiona Soliday, child of Marc & Lauren Solidy; Mary Frances Stovenour, daughter of David & Doreen Stovenour; and Sebastian Jude Sanda, son of John & Erin Sanda.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Lydia Doon, Susan Gahalan, Timothy Williams, Fr. Harold Ridley, Anna Madden, Lucille Boner, Jean Mays, 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 … Thursday afternoon

Beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the church. All are welcome to attend.

 

ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Queen of Heaven, our Mother, has given us her Rosary, the silver chain by which she draws us to Christ. Let us pray the Rosary often and meditate on the lives of our Lord Jesus and Our Mother Mary.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … February 7-13

Mon.:   Gn 1:1-19;   Ps 104:1-2,5-6,10,12,24,35;   Mk 6:53-56

Tues.:  Gn 1:20-2:4;   Ps 8:4-9;   Mk 7:1-13

Wed.:  Jl 2:12-18;   2 Cor 5:20 -6:2;   Mt 6:1-6,16-18

Thurs.: Dt 30:15-20;   Ps 1:1-4,6;  Lk 9:22-25

Fri.:      Is 58:1-9;   Ps 51:3-6,18-19;   Mk 9:14-15

Sat.:      Is 58:9-14;   Ps 86:1-6;   Lk 5:27-32

Sun.:     Gn 2:7-9,3:1-7;    Rom 5:12 -19;   Mt 4:1-11

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of January 30, 2005 :

Envelopes:       $16,373.67                               Attendance:  2517

Loose:                   3,261.70                               Poor Box:   $2,139.75

TOTAL:         $19,635.37

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $25,680.69. 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.

 

THE COLLECTION on ASH WEDNESDAY is the annual collection for Eastern Europe .

 

School News

                 

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).

 

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.

 

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, February 6

From 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. in the church. Sponsors (no substitutes) must attend with the candidates. Please be prompt.

 

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 PICK UP … This Weekend!

 

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.

 

CRISPIN CONCERT … Sunday, March 6

After the 6 p.m. Mass in the gym. The cost is $5 at the door.

 

LIFE TEEN LENTEN RETREAT … March 11-13

At Summit Lake . The cost is $85. The last day to sign up will be February 27.

 

 

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.  

 

 

 

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.

 

activities in Our Parish

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.

 

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER … February 8

From 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Life Teen will be serving pancakes with fruit topping, sausage, beverage and ice cream for the kids! The cost is a free-will offering. For more information, call the Religious Ed. Office.

 

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.

 

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, February 13

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.

 

ST. JOHN CARNIVAL MEETING … Wednesday, Feb. 16

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. If you would like to be involved with the Carnival, please call Jenny Scott at 410-239-6179.

 

ADULT EDUCATION … Thursday, February 17

From 7 – 9 p.m. in the parish center. “What does the Pope have to say about growing in love with the Eucharist?” Fr. Brian will help us better understand this mystery of our faith using the Holy Fathers letters to Catholics. Join us, and bring a friend.

 

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 CONSIGNMENT SALE … Saturday, March 5

From 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The cafeteria will transform into a children’s store, complete with clothing, toys, games, and furniture! You set the price each item, drop off you items, and the sale does the work! You receive 50% for each item sold and St. John School receives to other 50%. Also you may donate baked good for the Bake Sale. All proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the school. For consignment information, contact Missie Wilcox at 410-840-2099.

 

THE MEN IN BLACK ARE BACK … Friday, April 8

At 7:00 p.m. at Westminster High School . Mark your calendars for the 3^rd annual Men in Black game. This is an exciting Family Evening.

 

1^st ANNUAL ST. JOHN CARNIVAL … May 30 – June 4

Join the parish with rides, games, wheels, and the best food in Carroll County . The Carnival’s proceeds will go toward St. John School , Religious Education, and Youth Ministry.

 

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.

 

HAVE YOU BEEN CONFIRMED? Adult Confirmation will begin soon. Contact Seminarian Jhun for more information at 410-848-4744 ext 254. Everyone completing the process will be Confirmed at the Cathedral with Cardinal Keeler on Pentecost Sunday, May 15.

 

CURSILLO WEEKEND RETREATS: If you are looking for authentic Catholic lay spiritual retreats, consider participating in the Cursillo Movement of Baltimore. Fr. Leo is the spiritual director for this movement and invites you to grow in discipleship by coming to a weekend experience. The Men’s weekend is February 10 – 13 and the Women’s is February 17 – 20. For more information, contact Fr. Leo or call Doris Graybeal at 410-848-2891 before 9 p.m.

 

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.

 

HELP NEEDED FOR THE SUNDAY NURSERY: We are seeking to hire an adult, for a 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.

At Other Parishes

ST. AGNES SCHOOL is planning a reunion in October for all prior students. Efforts are being made to compile a directory of all former students. Contact us at 410-744-2900 or www.stagnesschool.net.

 

THE SISTERS of the BLESSED SACRAMENT are in search of all who served in any capacity with the Sisters during Saint Katharine Drexel’s lifetime. We will honor all at the 10 a.m. Mass on Saturday, March 5 at Saint Elizabeth Chapel as we celebrate the 50^th Anniversary commemorating the death of Saint Katharine Drexel. For information, please contact Sister Pat Downs at 215-244-9900 ext. 402.

 

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.

 

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, and directed by priests. Call 1-800-286-4224 for a referral.