Mass Intentions

 Monday, June 6

      7:00 a.m.       Hans & Mary Listfeldt

      8:00 a.m.       Frank Puleo

Tuesday, June 7

      7:00 a.m.       Paul M. Koontz

      8:00 a.m.       David Michael Schell, Jr.

Wednesday, June 8

      7:00 a.m.       Mary Grace Wolff

      8:00 a.m.       Robert Russo

Thursday, June 9

      7:00 a.m.       Flo Weis

      8:00 a.m.       Katie O’Brien

Friday, June 10

      7:00 a.m.       Agnes Rogalski

      9:30 a.m.       Raymond Bonin

Saturday, June 11

      8:00 a.m.       Ronnie Boone

      5:00 p.m.       Madaline & Peyton Carr

Sunday, June 12

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

      9:15 a.m.       Eugenio Artaserre

    11:15 a.m.       Philip Buckelman

      3:15 p.m.       Richard Casaliggi

      6:00 p.m.       Irene Perego

 

 

From the Pastor    

    Thank you to all who coordinated, participated and prayed for our parish Corpus Christi Procession. The official count was about 500 people, but it looked to be closer to 1,000 when we made the hike up Monroe Street to our parish campus. Continued commitment to deepen our faith in the presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist is an inexhaustible source of grace and blessing for our entire parish.  If you would like to know more about our Perpetual Adoration Chapel, please see the note in this week’s bulletin or ask any member of our pastoral staff.

    Congratulations to all our parishioners who are graduating this spring, especially those who graduate from our parish school this Sunday.

    As I write this note, our parish carnival is in full swing. I want to express my deep appreciate to Jenny Scott, and the school PTF, the committees, volunteers, parish organizations and staff who worked long and hard. Thanks again for your continued support and participation in our parish events. 

    Special thanks to the Westminster Police Department for all their help with the Corpus Christi Procession and the Carnival. 

                May God bless you, 

 

 

 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

CHILDREN’S LITURGY ... Sunday, June 5

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

 

 

 

PERPETUAL ADORATION!! The following hours have one scheduled adorer, but we would like to have at least two for each hour: Sundays – 4, 6, & 8 a.m.; and 1,2,3,4, & 8 p.m.; Mondays – 2,6 & 11 a.m.; and 3,4,9 & 11 p.m.; Tuesdays – 3 & 8 a.m.; and 4 & 11 p.m.; Wednesdays – 1 & 2 a.m.; and 12 & 2 p.m.; Thursdays – 12,1 & 2 a.m.; and 8 & 9 p.m.; Fridays – 2 & 9 a.m., and 6 & 9 p.m.; Saturdays – 2 & 3 a.m.; and 12,1,2,3,4 & 10 p.m. Please call the parish office to fill one hour. 

 

“DO THIS in MEMORY of ME” In the last three weeks the priests of St. John parish have been reaffirming the Eucharistic Teaching of the Catholic Church during Masses. This important information is available to you on our parish web site and in a pamphlet entitled “Do This in Memory of Me,” available in the pamphlet rack near the Liturgical Ministry Room.  Please continue to put into practice what we as Catholics believe about the Eucharist, and use these resources to assist you in teaching our Faith to our children.

 

We Pray …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Zachary Ryan Jones, son of Kenneth & Katia Jones; Cody Mason Pollard, son of Ashley Dean & Amy Pollard; and Gabriel Vargas, son of Marcela Hernandez-Ortega & Gabriel Vargas.

 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in loving memory of Corey Bischos, donated by The Frame Family.    

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Duane Griffith, Charles Joram, Sr., Calvin Hamilton, and for their family and friends.

 

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA ... Thursday Mornings

Immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary.

 

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET … Thursday afternoons

At 3:00 p.m. in the church before the Blessed Sacrament.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … June 6 - 12

Mon.:   2 Cor 1:1-7;   Ps 34:2-9;   Mt 5:1-12

Tues.:  2 Cor 1:18-22;   Ps 119:129-133,135;   Mt 5:13-16

Wed.:  2 Cor 3:4-11;   Ps 99:5-9;   Mt 5:17-19

Thurs.: 2 Cor 3:15-4:1,3-6;   Ps 85:9-14;   Mt 5:20-26

Fri.:      2 Cor 4:7-15;   Ps 116:10-11,15-18;   Mt 5:27-32; 

Sat.:      Acts 11:21-26;13:1-3;   Ps 98:1-6;   Mt 5:33-37

Sun.:     Ex 19:2-6;   Ps 100:1-3,5;   Rom 5:6-11;   Mt 9:36-10:8

 

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of May 29, 2005:

Envelopes:       $20,751.60                               Attendance:  3560

Loose:                   4,862.39                               Poor Box:   $1,771.31

TOTAL:         $25,613.99

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $26,500.00. Our current weekly average is $27,786.67. Thank you.

 

 

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,258,977          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             6,244,939          Pledged to date:         7,258,977.

Balance:               $  1,014,038 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       247,843

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 SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND June 4 & 5 will be the National Collection for Black and Indian Missions. Thank you for your generosity.

 

Outreach

OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING … Monday, June 13

At 7:30 p.m. in Room A of the parish center.

 

School News

 

THE ANCIENT ORDER of HIBERNIANS, York County Division congratulates Kathleen Ritter and Jason Schnitker from St. John School who received our Catholic Schools Scholarship award to Delone Catholic High School for 2005/06. Well done Graduates! In the past 6 years, HOA has helped approximately 90 local Catholic School eighth grade students attend Delone with a total of $18,000. For more information on this Irish Catholic organization, please write: AOH, Box 1508, Hanover, PA 17331.

 

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.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL … June 20-24

Registration forms are at the doors of the Church. Deadline for registration is June 13^th.

 

REGISTRATION for 2005/06 RELIGIOUS ED. CLASSES: Forms have been mailed! Parishioners who would be new to the program and would like to register for the upcoming year’s classes may come to the office to register or call 410-848-8443 to have the information mailed to you.

 

 

STEUBENVILLE PARENT MEETING … June 5 & 26

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please attend one of the two parent meetings for the youth conference even if your child has come before; there is new information that you need to know. We ask both teen and parent to come.

SUMMER KICK-OFF … Sunday, June 12

Starting after the 6 p.m. Mass until 9:00 p.m. We do an awesome outdoor fun day with ultimate Frisbee, live music, flag football, and a huge cookout! Don’t forget to pick up a newsletter from the back of church with all the summer events!

 

ANNUAL SIX FLAGS TRIP … Tuesday, June 28

For Teens and their families. Tickets for the park and bus are $23.

 

LIFE TEEN BIBLE STUDY … Thursdays this Summer

From 7 – 8 p.m. in the Parish Center we will cover topics such as Humility, Trust, God’s Time, the Eucharist, and much more! If you are interested or need more information, contact Jenn O’Donnell and Scott Link at slink@sjwest.org. We will not be meeting on June 23^rd.

 

 

SIX FLAGS TRIP  … Tuesday, June 28

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

 

 

 

ACTIVITY NIGHTS ... Every 1^st & 3^rd Friday

From 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. We meet in the cafeteria. For info, contact Scott in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

activities in Our Parish

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun. June 5

From 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the Portico. If you are interested in becoming a member of St. John Parish or just interested in knowing how to get involved in the parish, please attend.

 

ST. JOHN CHURCH CAT’S MEOW … Sold Sunday, June 5

After Sunday Masses you can get the “New Church” Cat’s Meow. Also available are the 2 previous churches.

 

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING ... Monday, June 6

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.

 

SUMMER APOLOGETICS SERIES … Beginning Mon., June 6

Beginning with registration in the Marian Room of the parish center and continuing in the garden. Sponsored by Filiae Mariae. Join other women of our parish along with Fr. Leo for the 1^st Summer Apologetics series. Topic: Life Issues: Fr. Leo will discuss the sacredness of life, covering issues from Social Justice and reproduction to medical research and the issues pertaining to the end of life. To register, contact Theresa Greene at 410-876-9578 or treegreene@msn.com.

 

LADIES SODALITY PILGRIMAGE … Saturday, June 11

To the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. 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. Pilgrims may bring or buy lunch. For information, contact, Deana at 410-876-1007.

 

ST. JOHN LADIES’ SODALITY ... Sunday, June 12

Sodality meets for the 9:15 a.m. Mass. All ladies of the parish are invited. For information, call Mary Jo Judge at 410-857-5655.

 

GIRL’S BASKETBALL CLINIC … July 12,13,14 & 19,20,21

From 7 – 9 p.m. in the school gym: Coach Becky Martin will hold her annual clinic for girls in grades 5-9. This clinic is designed to help girls improve their basketball skills as individuals and team players through individual instruction, drills, and team play. Registration forms are available in the parish office. For additional info call Becky Martin at 410-857-2577.

 

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.

 

BAKER/YINGLING SCHOLARSHIPS are being accepting until June 7^th 2005 for any boy or girl who has participated in a St. John basketball program for 2 years or more and is entering high school or college this fall. Forms must be returned by June 7, 2005. For more information, call 410-876-1657 or 410-935-4964.

 

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) MEETINGS … Wednesdays

Beginning at 6:45 each Wednesday in the school. TOPS is offering ½ off the annual membership when a husband and wife join. The first partner is $20 and the second is just $10. Weekly dues are only $1.00. There is still time to loose weight before summer!

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR DONATIONS will not be accepted until September 1^st due to construction in the basement. Please watch the bulletin this fall for donation information.

 

CURSILLO WEEKEND RETREATS: If you are looking for an authentic Catholic lay spiritual retreat, consider participating in the Cursillo Movement of Baltimore. Grow in discipleship to Christ Jesus by attending a weekend experience. Men’s weekend is Nov 3 - 6. Women’s weekend is Nov 10 - Nov 13. (Some Catechist hours are available.) For more information, contact Fr. Leo in the parish office or Doris Graybeal at 410-848-2891.

 

THE LEGION of MARY helps members deepen their prayer life and find meaningful ways to express this in the community. Adult groups meet 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.  

 

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.

 

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.

 

SPRING CLEANING? Check your closets, attics, basements, and drawers for religious articles. Bibles, Rosaries, Medals, Prayer cards, and statues are needed for the Christmas Bazaar. For information, call Nina at 410-635-6422.

 

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

CAMP CLEAN UP DAY … Saturday, June 11

At the Msgr. O’Dwyer Retreat House (15523 York Road, Sparks, MD), Pool House and Grounds. They need Painting, setting up camp office and health suite, gardening, trail clearing, organizing the art & crafts room, etc. Great for Confirmation service hours or Eagle Scout Project. Please, RSVP to Sandy Ginn, Director, for more information at 410-547-5375.

 

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.

 

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.

 

In our Community

ABC CARE will celebrate their 15^th year at summer camps. Adventure Camps in Eldersburg and Westminster, Worthington Valley Swim Club Camp, and our New Summer Fun Camp at Calvary on Rt. 91 in Finksburg. Each camp is unique, offering weekly themes and a variety of fun, exploration and discover. Transportation will be offered between select camps. For Registration, call 410-751-3700.

 

In Other Parishes

DELONE MUSIC ASSOC. CARNIVAL … June 13-18

Ride-all-night bracelets available for Monday – Wednesday nights for $7.00 and reduced price tickets for any night of the carnival.

 

WOMEN IN MISSION, 2005 … Wed., July 20 – Sat., July 23

Sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Baltimore. This program offers single, Catholic women, ages 20 – 45 the opportunity to experience the essential aspects of religious life: prayer, community, and service. Participants will live in community and have a chance to share with others who might also be discerning a call to religious life. Contact Sister Kathy Jager, SSND at 410-377-5179 or k-jager@juno.com. Deadline June 25.

 

SUMMER CAMPS at MT. De SALES: Summer Festival Dance Camp, June 20 –24 from 8:30 – 7:00 p.m. call Ms. Garvey on extension 506; and Volleyball Camp, June 27 – July 1, call Ms. McCarthy on extension 547. Both can be reached by calling 410-744-8498 from 8:30 – 4:00 p.m.

 

THE CSMC/AVMC CRUSADERS are celebrating their 75^th anniversary and are looking for members who have not been contacted. Please call for more information, Ronnie at 410-485-5575 or Rosemarie 410-248-0434.

 

ST. AGNES SCHOOL ALUMNI is looking for former students, to add to their database. If you are a former student, please register your name address, phone number and year of graduation online at www.stagnesschool.net or call the parish office at 410-744-2900.

 

Reminders

TO HAVE SOMEONE WHO IS ILL REMEMBERED during the Prayer of the Faithful at Masses, please call the parish office.

 

THE DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS is 12:00 noon on the Monday before the weekend in which the announcement is to appear. You may submit bulletin notices via e-mail to bulletin@sjwest.org. Thank you.

 

APPROPRIATE ATTIRE at MASS: During the warm summer months, shorts, tank-tops, bare-midriff tops or other revealing articles of clothing, and beach-style attire are not appropriate dress for celebrations of the Liturgy. Please observe these guidelines out of respect for the Lord’s presence.

 

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.