Mass Intentions
Monday, March 21
7:00 a.m. Int. of Albine Skiber
8:00 a.m. Stanley Robert Housman
Tuesday, March 22
7:00 a.m. John H. Fisher, Jr.
8:00 a.m. Helen Humbertson
Wednesday, March 23
7:00 a.m. Mary T. Smith
8:00 a.m. William Angelo Courpes
Thursday, March 24
7:00 p.m. Wilhelmina Kammer
Saturday, March 26
7:00 p.m. John H. Fisher, Jr. (Easter Vigil)
Sunday, March 27
7:15 a.m. Teresa Trainor (Church)
9:15 a.m. Andrew Vandyk Church)
9:30 a.m. Frank J. May (McDaniel College)
11:15 a.m. Arthur R. Cuscuna (Church)
11:30 a.m. Robert Gelwicks (McDaniel College)
3:15 p.m. Margaret Hosina (Church)
From the Pastor
As we begin Holy Week, I invite and encourage you to participate in the Liturgies that celebrate the death and resurrection of Our Lord and Savior. Please note the additional opportunities for prayer and worship in this week’s bulletin. Easter Sunday, along with the regular Mass schedule, Mass will be celebrated at Baker Memorial Chapel on the campus of McDaniel College at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Archbishop Borders will be the main celebrant at the 11:15 a.m. Mass at our parish. There will be no 6 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday.
Please join me in welcoming and congratulating those who will be baptized and those who will be received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. I am deeply grateful to our RCIA team, their sponsors and to you for your prayerful support as they made the journey of faith with our parish. I pray that Holy Week will be a time of grace and blessing for all.
May God bless you,
Liturgy & Worship
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY … April 3
Beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the church the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction will be celebrated. Join this beautiful devotion on the day chosen by our Lord to commemorate His merciful love for the whole world.
THERE will NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY of the WORD on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday.
PENITENTIAL FAST and ABSTINENCE: All persons are bound to the law of abstinence. Persons who have reached their 14th birthday and up to their 60th birthday are bound by the law of fasting. Good Friday is a day of abstinence from meat and a day of fast; that is limited to a single full meal.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS should be returned to the parish office by Monday, March 21. Envelopes are available at the doors of the church. Names will be included in the bulletin the week after Easter, April 3rd.
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.
~ HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE ~
Monday:
Tuesday:
Morning Mass 7:00 & 8:00 a.m.
Reconciliation 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer & Rosary 7:00 p.m. (Church)
Wednesday:
Morning Mass 7:00 & 8:00 a.m.
Reconciliation 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tenebrae Service 7:00 p.m. (Church)
~ Triduum Schedule ~
Thursday:
Office of Readings & Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m.
Adoration in Church 8:00 p.m. – midnight
Good Friday:
Office of Readings & Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross 3:00 p.m. Reconciliation 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 7:00 p.m.
(Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion)
Holy Saturday:
Office of Readings & Morning Prayers 8:00 a.m.
Church ....... 7:15 a.m.; 9:15 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. (Spanish)
McDaniel College......................................... 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
We Pray …
BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Corey Matthew Birdow, son of Christopher & Sharon Birdow; Rileigh Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Thomas & Courtney Miller; and Daniel Edward Wojtkowiak, son of Gregory & Mary Wojtkowiak.
WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Katie O’Brien, Raymond Beaumier, Robert Kerr, Virginia Brown, and for their family and friends.
THERE will be NO DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET on Holy Thursday, March 24.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA ... Thursday Mornings
Immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary in the church. All are invited to participate.
Liturgy of the Word
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … March 21-27
Mon.: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3,13-14; Jn 12:1-11
Tues.: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6,15,17; Jn 13:21-33,36-38
Wed.: Is 50:4-9; Ps 69:8-10,21-22,31,33-34; Mt 26:14-25
Thurs.: Ex 12:1-8,11-14; Ps 116:12-13,15-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Fri.: Is 52:13-53:12; Heb 4:14-16;5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42
Sat.: to be announced at Mass
Sun.: Acts 10:34,37-43; Ps 118:1-2,16-17,22-23; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
Stewardship
WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of March 13, 2005:
Envelopes: $25,095.32 Attendance: 3782
Loose: 5,316.08 Poor Box: $1,597.16
TOTAL: $30,411.40
This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $26,419.88. 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 GOOD FRIDAY is the annual collection for the Holy Land Shrines. Thank you for your generosity.
Almsgiving
The Cardinal's Lenten Appeal provides us with an opportunity to give alms and do good work. Our parish goal is $99,500 and so far we have pledged $41,059. Please join us in donating or pledging to the Lenten Appeal so that this year we can reach our goal and serve those most in need. If each of us donates, we can reach our goal. Brochures are available in the back of the church if you do not have one. Thank you.
Outreach
* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *
During Holy Week, as you consider Our Lord’s great love and sacrifice for us, consider making your sacrificial offering to the poor boxes at the doors of the church. Help us remind those in need of His love for them!
OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING … Mon., April 4
At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center Room A. New members are welcome! For more info, please call Anne Nevin at 410-876-1027.
LOAVES and FISHES SOUP KITCHEN, sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Society, is updating its volunteer schedule and donor mailing list for the period of April 1, 05 through September 30. If you will not be participating, please leave a message for Mike Radov at 410-857-9528.
CAMP ST. VINCENT is seeking volunteers and paid staff for summer 2005. Located on the grounds of the Msgr. O’Dwyer Retreat House, the camp provides a quality summer day-camp experience to homeless and low-income children ages 6-10. Camp begins on 6/27 and ends on 8/19, M – F from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For applications, call 410-547-5375, or visit: www.vincentbaltimore.org.
School News
School Calendar
March 21 Living Stations ~ 7:00 p.m. in the gym
March 22 Living Stations ~ 2:00 p.m. in the gym
March 24-28 School Closed for Easter Holiday
Religious Ed./Youth Activities
Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443
NO RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES on Tuesday, March 22 or Thursday, March 24. We encourage you to attend the Holy Week Services as a family.
FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING: If you were unable to attend the 1st parent meeting, please try to attend the final meeting on Tuesday, March 29th at 6:45 p.m.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL … June 20-24
Each morning from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. We are in need of a craft person, babysitting for our volunteers and approximately 6 more teachers. If you can help, please call the Religious Ed. Office.
— LIFE TEEN (Grades 9 - 12) —
YOUNG APOSTLE APPLICATIONS are due this Sunday, March 29th. The Young Apostle Leadership program is open to anyone entering the 11th or 12th grade. Applications are in the back of the church.
THERE will be NO LIFE TEEN on EASTER SUNDAY
— THE EDGE (Grades 7 & 8) —
THE EDGE … Every 2nd Sunday & 4th Friday
From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the gym. Bring a friend.
NO EDGE NIGHT on Good Friday, March 25th.
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 7th or 8th grade. Call Scott for a registration package.
— YOUTH ALIVE (Grades 5 - 6) —
ACTIVITY NIGHTS ... Every 1st & 3rd 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
FILIAE MARIAE COMMUNION BREAKFAST … Sun., Mar. 20
From 10:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Boulevard and Beyond Caterers. The Guest speaker is former Lutheran minister, Patricia Sodano Ireland, Topic “The Journey Home to the Catholic Faith.” Tickets are $15 and are available from 9 – 4 in the parish office or after Masses the weekends of 3/6 and 3/13. For information, contact Dawn Walsh at 410-876-0250.
CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL MEETING ...Thurs., Mar. 31
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 TRIP … Tuesday, April 5
The Wisdom Club is sponsoring a tour of St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park, conducted by Msgr. Art. We will leave the church by bus at 12:30 p.m. and return about 4:30 p.m. The price of the ticket is $15. All parishioners are invited. If you are interested, please call Irene at 410-848-0489. St. Mary’s Seminary was founded in 1791 as our Country’s first seminary. In 1929 the seminary moved to its present location. The main chapel was designed in marble and oak, with its Cassavant organ, and original stained glass windows from Paris. It is a majestic, elegant and quiet place at the very heart and center of St. Mary’s and will be the highlight of our visit.
THE MEN IN BLACK ARE BACK … Friday, April 8
At 7:00 p.m. at Westminster High School. Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Men in Black game. This is an exciting Family Evening. Anyone High School-aged through young adults interested in playing in the Men in Black game should contact Fr. Brian to be placed in a random drawing.
ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE … Saturday April 30
St. John Parish will provide transportation for the Annual Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine in Washington DC. This is a great way to celebrate the Year of the Eucharist as a parish and archdiocese. The Bus will leave St. John Parking lot at 10 a.m. and return by 6 p.m. There is no cost for the pilgrimage, except your food, souvenirs and any donations you wish to make for the bus. Call the parish office to sign up. Space is limited.
1st ANNUAL ST. JOHN CARNIVAL … May 30 – June 4
Join the parish with rides, games, wheels, and great food. Proceeds go to St. John School, Religious Education, and Youth Ministry. To volunteer in various areas of the carnival, contact Jenny Scott at 410-239-6179 or jencare1@cs.com for more information.
SCOTT HAHN at ST. JOHN … Saturday, September 17
Mark your calendar now! Noted author, Scott Hahn will visit our parish and give three talks. Check the bulletin for information.
HAVE YOU BEEN CONFIRMED? Adult Confirmation begins soon. Everyone completing the process will be Confirmed at the Cathedral with Cardinal Keeler on Pentecost, Sun., May 15. Please call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed Office, at 410-848-8443 even if you have called prior just to make sure we have your information.
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.
ST JOHN SCHOOL ALUMNI will publish a newsletter sharing the good news of our school. Please call Darlene Smith at 410-876-7031, or email Colleen Hattrup at chattrup@sjwest.org with your name and address to receive a newsletter due out this spring. If you have a personal, professional, or human-interest story relating to St. John School, include that information as well.
11-DAY PILGRIMAGE for MARRIED COUPLES … Nov. 7 - 17
Fr. Leo will lead a marriage renewal trip to Italy where you will renew your marriage vows in Rome as well as visit important Catholic sites in Rome, Assisi, Florence and Venice. The cost is $2048 per person and includes: round trip airfare from Washington D.C., accommodations at a First Class/Select Hotel, most meals, tour escort, sightseeing, all service charges and local hotel taxes. We have room for 10 more couples, For more information, please e-mail mlhullett@adelphia.net.
PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE of OUR LADY of FATIMA, donated to St. John’s by the Legion of Mary, may be placed in your home for a one-week stay by contacting Mary Pat Kavanagh at 410-840-9413 or Patti Schilz at 410-848-0844.
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
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 offers women and men suffering from the trauma of abortion a confidential referral line to connect you with trained counselors. Call 1-800-286-4224 for a referral.
PROJECT RACHEL RETREAT … April 8 – 10
In Brookeville, Maryland. For information, call 410-354-6900 or 1-800-286-4224.
The GABRIEL PROJECT extends a loving welcome to any woman and unborn child in need, in Jesus’ name. If you or someone you know is challenged by a pregnancy, call the 24-hour hotline, 1-800-533-0093. Information sheets are located in the back of the church.
At Other Parishes
DARE to DREAM AGAIN CONFERENCE… Sat., April 16
At Loyola College Graduate Center in Columbia, MD. This is a day-long conference for separated, divorced, remarried or bereaved. Twenty-one workshops will be offered. The day will begin with keynote speaker, Dorothy Levesque and conclude with Fr. Joe Breighner celebrating the afternoon liturgy. For info, visit www.conferenceincolumbia.Itgo.com or call Myra at 410-724-0073.
SHADES of IRELAND TOUR … June 10 – 20, 2005
Sponsored by The Ancient Order of Hibernians. Join this 10-day adventure tour, including round-trip transportation, first class hotels, and 14 meals for $2,490 per person. For information contact Omega World Travel at 717-699-2094.
SUMMER MAGIC at MERCY … June 20 – July 1
Mercy High School will hold half-day programs including basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball camps along with writing and Spanish workshops. Full-day dance and drama workshops will run from June 27 – July 8. The programs are open to girls entering 6th– 10th grades. For information and brochure, please call the school at 410-433-8880.
Reminders
THE DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS is 12:00 noon each Monday. All announcements are requested in writing. You may send to bulletin@sjwest.org. Thank you.
PERPETUAL ADORATION: Have you reserved some quality time to visit our Lord in the adoration chapel? He who is Love itself desires your presence. Call the parish office to sign up.
TO HAVE SOMEONE WHO IS ILL REMEMBERED during the Prayer of the Faithful at Masses, please call the parish office.
HOLY COMMUNION will be brought to you during Mass, if you are unable to come to the altar. Please inform an usher.
ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS: You may wish to memorialize a deceased loved one, commemorate an anniversary, etc. Your name and the intention will be included in the bulletin. Call the parish office to schedule.
THE ROSARY PRAYED at a FUNERAL HOME for a deceased loved one is a service offered to parishioners of St. John by the Ladies Sodality. Please contact the parish office.
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 1st Sunday of the month. Interested parishioners will meet some of our parish priests and parishioners, hear about various programs, and receive a more personal welcome into this faith-filled parish.