Mass Intentions

 Monday, February 14

      7:00 a.m.        Betty Opsahl

      8:00 a.m.        Madaline & Peyton Carr

Tuesday, February 15

      7:00 a.m.        Int. of Alicia Conklin

      8:00 a.m.       Walter Ward, Sr.

Wednesday, February 16

      7:00 a.m.        Olga Zaron

      8:00 a.m.        Edward O’Connor

Thursday, February 17

      7:00 a.m.        Beverly Dean

      8:00 a.m.        John M. Wack

Friday, February 18

      7:00 a.m.        Philip Vaio

      9:30 a.m.        Joseph Stien

Saturday, February 19

      8:00 a.m.        Eleanor Whitecavage

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

Sunday, February 20

      7:15 a.m.        Patricia Dragonuk

      9:15 a.m.        Int. of Nelson Crews

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

      3:15 p.m.        Frank Daiella

      6:00 p.m.        Antonio Zito

 

 

From the Pastor

    As we begin the first full week of Lent, I would like to offer some suggestions for your consideration. I encourage you to take advantage of the Lenten opportunities to enrich your prayer life: morning offering and evening prayers, grace before and after meals, daily Mass (perhaps Saturday morning may fit your schedule), the Stations of the Cross (regularly scheduled or privately), visits to the Adoration Chapel, Daily Rosary, Divine Mercy, and various novena prayers. Fasting and self-denial provide us with opportunities for practicing mortification, thanks to which it is possible to render greater assistance to those in need. You may consider participating in the Annual Lenten Appeal. I pray with you that the Lenten season will be a season of grace and blessing for our parish and for the whole 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 .

 

 

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).

 

PARISH LENTEN MISSION … Mon., Mar. 7 – Wed., Mar. 9

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. Passionist Brother Andre Mathieu, C.P., will lead our Mission including Liturgy of the Hours and Service of The Word each evening. Reconciliation will be available on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday evening.

 

PARISH PENANCE SERVICE … Tuesday, March 15

At 7:00 p.m. in the church. Gospel, sermon, a guided Examination of Conscience, and individual Confessions by our resident and visiting priests.

 

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 : Nathan Edward Saunders, son of Edward and Saunders and Katherine Mechalske; Sophia Rose Schwaab, daughter of Marc & Tammy Schwaab; and Sophia Annalise Koller, daughter of Joseph & Michelle Koller.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Gail Kratsas, and for her 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 … February 14-20

Mon.:   Lv 19:1-2,11-18;   Ps 19:8-10,15;   Mt 25:31-46

Tues.:  Is 55:10-11;   Ps 34:4-7,16-19;   Mt 6:7-15

Wed.:  Jon 3:1-10;   Ps 51:3-4,12-13,18-19;   Lk 11:29-32

Thurs.: Est C:12,14-16,23-25;   Ps 138:1-3,7-8;  Mt 7:7-12

Fri.:      Ez 18:21-28;   Ps 130:1-8;   Mt 5:20-26

Sat.:      Dt 26:16-19;   Ps 119:1-2,4-5,7-8;   Mt 5:43-48

Sun.:     Gn 12:1-4;  Ps 33:4-5,18-20,22;  2 Tm 1:8-10;  Mt 17:1-9

 

 

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of February 6, 2005 :

Envelopes:       $31,765.22                               Attendance:  4348

Loose:                   6,302.17                               Poor Box:   $2,208.34

TOTAL:         $38,067.39

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $26,067.78. 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 SPECIAL COLLECTION next weekend is the annual collection for the Bishop Overseas Appeal. Thank you for your generosity.

 

FROM CRS (Catholic Relief Services): Thank you for your most generous contribution of $67,455.86 to CRS in support of their efforts to provide relief to the victims of the Tsunami in Southeast Asia . Your generous gift will help the multitudes of people who survived the Tsunami, but now have nothing. CRS will provide for immediate needs like food, shelter, clothing, water and health care. CRS will also assess and help with the long-term needs of putting lives back together and rebuilding, an effort that will take years. Your care, concern and generosity are very much appreciated by CRS. Your gift provides help and hope to many who need so much. Thank you for helping at this time of crises. Sincerely, Mary D’Ambrogi, Diocesan Director.

 

Almsgiving

THE CARDINAL’S LENTEN APPEAL provides us with an opportunity to Give Alms and Do Good Work. By making a pledge or donation, we join with the larger Church in responding to those most in need. The level of participation from our parish has increased yearly and we ask you to prayerfully consider giving to the Lenten Appeal this year.  Thank you!

 

PLEASE REMEMBER the poor boxes as you leave church today.

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

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!

 

 

 

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).

 

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

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

EDGE SUMMER CAMP … June 20-23

For the first time we are doing an Edge 4-day retreat at Blue Ridge Summit near Ski Liberty. The camp includes White Water Rafting, great outdoor activities, and lots of faith filled fun. This camp is open to boys and girls entering the 7^th or 8^th grade. Call Scott for a registration package.

 

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

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, March 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 Mary Jo Judge at 410-857-5655.

 

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.

 

FAITH and LIGHT COMMUNITIES … Monday, Feb. 21

At 7:00 p.m. This will be an organizational meeting to form a Faith and Light Community at St. John . Faith and Light Communities are ecumenical associations of persons with developmental disabilities, their families and friends. Communities meet regularly to share the Word of God, share events of their lives, share their gifts and graces, and share in prayer and praise and celebration. For more information, please call Gregory Rosko at 410-547-5410.

 

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.

 

WISDOM CLUB MONTHLY MEETING … Thurs., Feb. 24

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 Becky Herman of ‘Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County ’, a Community Health Improvement Manager for Seniors. Please remember to bring your brown-bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided. We welcome new members! For information, call Eleanor at 410-875-3336.

 

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 of each item, drop off your 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 goods 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 NEXT BLOODMOBILE … Monday, March 7

From 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. We collected 84 pints in December and there is a critical need at this time. Remember 1 pint can save 3 lives. For an appointment, call Ted Cook at 410-876-2107.

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.  

 

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 Sat., March 5 at Saint Elizabeth Chapel as we celebrate the 50^th Anniversary commemorating the death of Saint Katharine Drexel. For info, 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.