Mass Intentions

 Monday, May 2

      7:00 a.m.       Int. of Tess Hupfeld

      8:00 a.m.       Mary Corine Murphy             

Tuesday, May 3

      7:00 a.m.       Beulak M. Howrath

      8:00 a.m.       Int. of Sister Bernadette

Wednesday, May 4

      7:00 a.m.       Stephanie Sectich

      8:00 a.m.       Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Hines

Thursday, May 5

      7:00 a.m.       Anna Elizabeth Hackett

      8:00 a.m.       Alyce Borane

Friday, May 6 (First Friday)

      7:00 a.m.       Sonny Yearwood

      9:30 a.m.       Int. of Gail Buss

      7:00 p.m.       Madaline & Peyton Carr

Saturday, May 7

      8:00 a.m.       C. Edward Drechsler, Jr.

      5:00 p.m.       DeRosa Agostino

Sunday, May 8

      7:15 a.m.       Parishioners of St. John Parish

      9:15 a.m.       Antonia Zito & Lucia Maranto

    11:15 a.m.       Justin Ditzel

      3:15 p.m.       Virginia Brown

      6:00 p.m.       Mother’s Day Intentions

 

From the Pastor

    I invite you to join me in offering congratulations to the young people of our parish who will be receiving their First Holy Communion. Starting last weekend and continuing through the middle of May, more than 175 children of our parish will join us at the Eucharistic Table. I am particularly grateful to their parents and teachers who have prepared them. Their prayers will bless our entire parish.

    As we begin the month of May, I encourage your continued devotion to our Blessed Mother. We begin the month of May with our annual May Procession this Sunday. We will conclude the month of May with our Eucharistic Procession on Sunday, May the 29^th, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. I hope many of you will be able to join us in prayer and in person.

                May God bless you, 

 

 

Rev. Msgr. Arthur F. Valenzano, Pastor

Rev. Brian P. Nolan, Associate

Rev. Leo E. Patalinghug, Associate

Rev. Gerard Steffener, Weekend Assistant

Parish Office                                                     410-848-4744     

Religious Education Office                             410-848-8443

School Office                                                    410-848-7455

St. Vincent de Paul Society                            410-848-8693

        Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

                                          Sunday: 7:15, 9:15, 11:15 a.m.,

                                          3:15 p.m. (Spanish) and 6:00 p.m.

        Weekday Masses: Mon. – Thurs.: 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

                                          Friday: 7:00 and 9:30 a.m.

                                          Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

        Reconciliation:        Saturday: 4:15 – 4:45 p.m.,

                                          Sunday: ½ hour before each Mass.

        Perpetual Adoration Chapel ~ 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Liturgy & Worship

ASCENSION THURSDAY will be celebrated next Sunday, May 8^th throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore. 

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY ... Sunday, May 1

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

 

FIRST FRIDAY MASSES ... May 6

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 SATURDAY DEVOTION … May 7

Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary. Please pick up a folder with the prayers and join us in the front pews.

 

MOTHER’S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUET are available at the doors of the church. Mother’s Day Intentions will be remembered in a novena of Masses beginning May 8^th. Please place your envelope in the collection basket or bring it to the parish office.

 

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 …

NATIVITY…Tribute to Sr. Bern: During the year the parish has been praying for Sr. Bern, we have been asked how to thank her for her 25 yrs. of dedicated service to our parish and the Health Care Ministry. It has been suggested that a new Nativity Set be purchased in tribute. The set we are considering is absolutely exquisite! It is of hand-carved wood, created by the same Peruvian artisans who created the Crucifixion scene above the sanctuary of our church. Total cost for the 30+ pieces, crating, shipping and set-up the first time is $17,500. Pictures can be viewed in the narthex of the church this weekend. Envelopes will be available for any contribution toward this tribute. If you wish information about purchase of a particular figure, please contact Pat Mueller at 410-876-2596. Thank you.

 

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Brandon Patrick Athey, son of Matthew & Angela Athey; Carley Madison Edwards, daughter of Ann & Charles Edwards, Jr.; Blaike Hunter Lloyd, son of Robert & Michelle Lloyd; Shannon Marie Young, daughter of Stephen & Susan Young; Anna Marie Tippett, daughter of Jeremy & Jordan Tippett; Hannah Elizabeth Ware, daughter of Joshua & Stephanie Ware; and Taylor Josephine Coyle, daughter of Bruce & Christen Coyle.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Dennis Cooney, Donald Irwin, Donald Mascillino, Linda Kay Bell, Donald Taylor, Verna Kulenich, Gregory Tracy, Edward Rush, Margaret Kurtz, Sheila Baker, Pope John Paul, II, and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are donated by St. John Ladies Sodality on behalf of Bea Wolf in memory of Sarah & William Hoffman, and Ann Grzasko in memory of Stanley Grzasko 

 

THERE will be NO DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET, Thursday, May 7^th due to the ordination for Tyson Woods.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … April 25 – May 1

Mon.:   Acts 16:1-15;   Ps 149:1-6,9;   Jn 15:26-16:4

Tues.:  1 Cor 15:1-8;   Ps 19:2-5;   Jn 14:6-14

Wed.:  Acts 17:15,22-18:1;    Ps 148:1-2,11-14;   Jn 16:12-15

Thurs.: Acts 18:1-8;   Ps 98:1-4;   Jn 16:16-20

Fri.:      Acts 18:9-18;   Ps 47:2-7;   Jn 16:20-23

Sat.:      Acts 18:23-28;   Ps 47:2-3,8-10;   Jn 16:23-28

Sun.:     Acts 1:1-11;  Ps 47:2-3,6-9;  Eph 1:17-23;  Mt 28:16-20

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of April 24, 2005:

Envelopes:       $22,475.85                               Attendance:  3869

Loose:                   6,168.17                               Poor Box:   $1,774.51

TOTAL:         $28,644.02

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $27,809.70. Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,256,687          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             6,187,058          Pledged to date:         7,256,687.

Balance:               $  1,069,629 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       250,133

 

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.

 

THERE will be a SPECIAL COLLECTION next weekend for the support of seminarians of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Thank you for your generous support to vocations.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING … Wednesday, May 4

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. 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.

 

BLESSING CLOSET – St. Vincent de Paul is asking for your help to assist us in supporting the Shepherd’s Staff Blessing Closet. Each weekend during the month of May please bring in the following items and put them in the white buckets near the doors of the church: most needed – Laundry detergent, disposable diapers, bath tissue, shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes. They also need paper towels, napkins, tissues, all – purpose cleaners, trash bags, feminine supplies, baby care items, light bulbs, and liquid food supplements. These items will be delivered to Shepherd’s Staff to be distributed to needy families in the Westminster area.

 

School News

 

SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK … Tues., May 10 – Fri., May 13

Team Tuesday; Wacky Wednesday; Fun Day Thursday, grades K-5; and Fun-in-the-Sun Friday for grades 6-8.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

 

REMAINING REHEARSALS for HOLY COMMUNION:

May 14^th 10 a.m. Mass ~ Rehearsal, Mon., May 9^th at 6:30 p.m.

May 14^th 12:30 p.m. Mass ~ Rehearsal, Wed., May 11^th at 6:30 p.m.

All rehearsals are in the church. You child must attend this practice.

 

HOME STUDY LAST SESSION … Wednesday, May 4

At 6:45 p.m.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL … June 20-24

Registration forms are at the doors of the Church. We still need four teachers and a craft person to help. Please call the Religious Ed. Office if you can help.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to the young people who made their First Holy Communion last weekend. We pray that they will continue to be close to Jesus in the Eucharist.

 

 

ANNUAL SIX FLAGS TRIP … Tuesday, June 28

For Teens and their families. Register early by May 8^th and the tickets for the park and bus are only $28, after that they are $34.

 

PARISH CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Youth Ministry/Religious Ed. is responsible for a booth throughout the carnival week. We are looking for volunteers for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, May 30 – June 1. There are two shifts, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. and 8 – 10:30 p.m.  A part of the proceeds from the carnival will go to youth ministry. So please consider taking a shift. See Scott to sign-up.

 

LECTORS NEEDED: This is your chance to lector at the 6 p.m. Life Teen Mass. If you are interested in being a lector, please email Scott at slink@sjwest.org. 

 

FINAL STEUBENVILLE PAYMENTS of $75 is due Sunday, May 1^st. All money must be paid by this date or you risk losing your spot.

 

 

 

 

 

SIX FLAGS TRIP  … Tuesday, June 28

Kick-off the summer with an awesome trip to Six Flags! See info under Life Teen. Edge members must have a chaperone. 

 

 

ANNUAL FLAG FOOTBALL GAME  ... Saturday, May 7

From 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., behind the school building. Rain or Shine!

 

activities in Our Parish

ST. JOHN CHURCH CAT’S MEOW … On Sale this weekend

All 3 of the St. John churches will be available after the 7:15, 9:15, and 11:15 a.m. Masses. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift!

 

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun. May 1

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.

 

ST. JOHN ANNUAL MAY PROCESSION … Sunday, May 1

At 1:00 p.m. in the church. First Communicants are asked to wear their First Communion attire. Children should meet in the Portico at 12:45 p.m. to line up. All are invited for refreshments immediately following in the cafeteria. For info, call Mary Jo Judge at 410-857-5655 or Martha Murphy at 410-875-2579.

 

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING ... Monday, May 2

At 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. The Council welcomes your attendance and invites you to bring your concerns or comments to its attention by calling the parish office and leaving your name and phone number. A Council member will return your call.

 

MOTHER’S DAY MARIGOLD’S … Sunday, May 8

The Knights of Columbus would like to give each mother a Mother’s Day Marigold next weekend. Please allow the youngest child to present the marigold on behalf of all the entire family. 

 

PORTICO OPEN HOUSE … Weekend of May 7^th and 8^th

All are invited to the Portico open house after Mass that weekend.

 

CUB SCOUT PIZZA & COOKIE DOUGH SALES … until May 6

St. John Troop 420 is selling Joe Corbi Pizza and Grandma Corbi Cookie Dough kits. To order call Carey Scott at 410-239-6179.

 

BOY SCOUT SPAGHETTI DINNER … Saturday, May 7

From 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Join Boy Scout Troop #420 for their annual Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction. Adult tickets are $6, children under 7 are free. For advance tickets, call Junella Spencer at 410-876-3298.

 

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, May 8

Sodality meets for the 9:15 a.m. Mass, followed by the meeting in the parish center. For info, call Mary Jo Judge at 410-857-5655.

 

WISDOM CLUB PILGRIMAGE … Thursday, May 12

Join the Wisdom Club for its annual Pilgrimage to the Grotto in Emmitsburg, MD. Msgr. Art will celebrate Mass in the Grotto Chapel at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at the Cozy Restaurant. For reservations and information, call Irene at 410-848-0489.

ST. JOHN 9^th ANNUAL BASKET BINGO … Friday, May 13

Tickets are now available! Games begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Portico, to benefit the Church Building Fund. Prizes will be filled current and retired Longaberger baskets. You can help by sponsoring a door prize or basket, or fill a basket to decrease our expenses and increase the profits. Tickets are available in the parish and school offices or by calling Anna at 410-876-2652.

 

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY MEETING  … Sat., May 14

At 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Now named Mary Martha Ministry, the name chosen for the group who will provide luncheons for families after funerals. At this time over 90 people have expressed an interest in this ministry. The hope is to have 150 volunteers to organize 8 teams. All who attended the first meeting as well as any new members interested are requested to attend.   

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Day at the Track … Sun., May 21

See the 130^th running of the Preakness at Pimlico. Ushers are needed for the Grandstand area. Anyone over the age of 18 is invited. Transportation, lunch, and a golf shirt will be provided. A $50 donation to the Building Fund will be given to parishioners attending. For information, call Rich at 410-751-5258.

 

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION … Sunday, May 29

From 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. As part of the parish's celebration of the Eucharistic Year, we are hosting a Eucharistic Procession. Beginning at the St. John Cemetery and walking along Main Street, turn onto Pennsylvania Avenue, turn into Dutterrer's Park, and making our way along Monroe St. to the Church. We will provide bus transportation from St. John Church to the Cemetery, as well as provide assistance for those who may have some difficulty walking, but wish to participate in the procession. We hope to have a big (HUGE) turnout so that all of Westminster will know that Jesus, present in the Eucharist, walks with us in our daily life. We need to track numbers, so please call the parish center and let us know if you plan to join us for this historic Eucharistic Procession! Also, volunteers are needed with 15-passenger vehicles willing to help transport, and also drivers who have a CDL with passenger endorsement to drive buses. If you can help, please call Rich Weadon at 410-795-2294. 

 

ST. JOHN CARNIVAL 2005 … May 30 – June 4

Come see us! Monday matinee 12-5 p.m.; Monday – Thursday, 6 – 10 p.m.; Friday 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 7 – 11 p.m. Presale Ride tickets/bracelets are now available! Call Jenny Scott at 410-239-6179 to help or for tickets. To volunteer at the Parish Ministry Booth, call Teresa O’Brien at 410-526-7205. This is a new event to participate in with parishioners and ministry helping hand-in-hand, as well as enjoying time with family and friends. Check our parish website for areas needing help.

 

LADIES SODALITY PILGRIMAGE … Saturday, June 11

To the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, in Doylestown, PA. A charter coach will leave St. John at 7:00 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. There will be a $25 cost to cover the bus and gratuity. Meals are not included. Pilgrims may bring or buy lunch at the Shrine. Contact, Deana at 410-876-1007 for info.

 

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.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING for new or current servers: If you are in the 4^th grade or older and wish to become an altar server, please attend the following training sessions:

 

Session 1: Mon., May 23 & Tues., May 24, from 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Session 2: Wed., May 25 & Thurs., May 26, from 4 –5:30 p.m.

Session 3: make-up session; Sat., June 4, from 9 – 11 a.m.

 

All new servers are required to attend 2 days of the training session. If you are already an altar server and wish to continue, you must attend ONE day of the training days. New and current servers are asked to pick up an information/sign-up/renewal form at the parish center and return by Sunday, June 5. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Leo Patalinghug in the parish office.

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR DONATIONS will not be accepted until September 1^st due to construction.

 

PRE-CANA: Couples needing to complete marriage preparation may attend the June Pre-Cana sessions at St. John. For more info or registration, contact Rosalie Seeley at 410-848-2884.

 

INCREDIBLE PRO-LIFE NEWS! Vitae Caring Foundation produces excellent and effective pro-life commercials. Come to a free banquet dinner to see video samples of these commercials, listen to Jennifer O'Neill speak, and share your enthusiasm for the cause for LIFE. Dinner is on Thursday, May 19, 2005 @ 6:30 at the Hillendale Country Club. Call Fr. Leo by May 7^th if you are interested in joining him for this wonderful Pro-Life opportunity.