Mass Intentions

 Monday, August 22

      7:00 a.m.       Int. of Albina Skiber               

      8:00 a.m.       Joseph O’Brien

Tuesday, August 23

      7:00 a.m.       Clark Brumbley

      8:00 a.m.       Sheila Baker

Wednesday, August 24

      7:00 a.m.       Hilda Helpert

      8:00 a.m.       Derik Sipes

Thursday, August 25

      7:00 a.m.       Earl Humbertson

      8:00 a.m.       Helen M. Childs

Friday, August 26

      7:00 a.m.       Mary Hitzelberger

      9:30 a.m.       Int. of Donald Hickey

Saturday, August 27

      8:00 a.m.       Jim DeNucci

      5:00 p.m.       Anna A. Beard

Sunday, August 28

      7:15 a.m.       Scott Conover

      9:15 a.m.       Derik M. Sipes

    11:15 a.m.       Rebecca Trail Dalton

      3:15 p.m.       Int. of John Seibel

      6:00 p.m.       Parishioners of St. John Parish

 

 

 

From the Pastor

    Although Sister Bernadette’s physical health has declined through her ongoing battle with cancer, her spirit continues to soar. Sister will no longer be able to direct the Health Care Ministry program at St. John’s. For more than 25 years, Sister Bernadette has ministered to the children, (originally as the Kindergarten teacher in our parish school), the sick and shut-in, (as the founder and director of Health Care Ministry) and the elderly. I invite you to join me in a celebration of Sister’s ministry and work in and for our parish. Sister will be honored at the 5 P.M. Mass on Saturday, September 10^th with a reception following in the Portico. Additional information will be available in the bulletin as the preparation process proceeds. Thank you for your continued prayers and support for Sister.

 

                May God bless you, 

 

 

 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

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 12,1,2,3,4, & 8 p.m.; Mondays – 1,2,6,9 & 11 a.m.; and 3,4, & 9 p.m.; Tuesdays – 3 & 11 a.m.; and 4,9 & 11 p.m.; Wednesdays – 1 & 2 a.m.; and 2 p.m.; Thursdays – 12,1 & 2 a.m.; and 4,8 & 9 p.m.; Fridays – 2 & 11 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.

 

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 5, 2005, there will be a change in the weekday Mass schedule. The normal weekday schedule will be 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday morning Mass will remain at 8:00 a.m. During civic holidays (Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day), the parish will offer one parish Mass at 9:30 a.m. The changes to the normal weekday Mass schedule will allow the school children and families to participate in daily liturgies, allow more time for private devotions and personal prayers between the morning Masses, and it also gives our parishioners a chance to avoid the morning rush hour commute. Should you have any questions about this, please speak with one of the priests or pastoral staff members.

 

CHILDREN'S CHOIR is looking for singers! The children's choir is for students in the 4th grade and up. The choir sings at the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Liturgy on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Required rehearsals are Monday nights in the church, 7-8 p.m. To join, please, call Mrs. Jane Schmidt at 410-840-8616.

 

OUR PARISH IS SEEKING an experienced organist/keyboard musician to provide music for funerals. This person will serve as the primary musician for funerals at St. John. Availability and flexibility are key, as are musical skill and awareness of the liturgical principles of sacred music in the context of funeral Masses. For more information, and/or to apply, please contact Regina McCurdy at 410-876-3850 (home), 410-591-5992 (cell) or frk@qis.net.

 

We Pray …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Matthew Robert Barth, son of Kara & Robert Barth, Jr.; Tyler Dietrick Kimble, son of Robert & Nancy Kimble; James Patrick Crawford, son of Bryan & Katherine Crawford; and Grisel Yaheli Jimenez, child of Said Jimenez & Griselda Gomez.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Helen Taylor, Agnes Bremner, Giles Desauteles, Sr. and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS on the ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Joseph Hanyok, donated by his loving family.

 

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA ... Thursday Mornings

Immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary in the church. All are invited to participate.

 

PRAY the DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET … Thursdays

At 3:00 p.m. in the church before the Blessed Sacrament and ending with Benediction. All are welcome to attend.

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … August 22-28

Mon.:   1 Thes 1:1-5,8-10;   Ps 149:1-6,9;   Mt 23:13-22

Tues.:  1 Thes 2:1-8;   Ps 139:1-6;   Mt 23:23-26

Wed.:  Rv 21:9-14;   Ps 145:10-13,17-18;   Jn 1:45-51

Thurs.: 1 Thes 3:7-13;   Ps 90:3-5,12-14,17;   Mt 24:42-51

Fri.:      1 Thes 4:1-8;   Ps 97:1-2,5-6,10-12;   Mt 25:1-13 

Sat.:      1 Thes 4:9-11;   Ps 98:1,7-9;   Mt 25:14-30

Sun.:     Jer 20:7-9;  Ps 63:2-6,8-9;  Rom 12:1-2;  Mt 16:21-27

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of August 14, 2005:

Envelopes:       $22,109.44                               Attendance:  3499

Loose:                   5,061.62                               Poor Box:   $1,690.12

TOTAL:         $27,171.06

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $30,700.00. Our current weekly average is $26,710.81. Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $    7,270,122          Goal:                       $    8,056,600.  

Paid to Date:             6,311,854          Pledged to date:         7,270,122.

Balance:               $     958,268 Interest Earned:                         549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       236,698

 

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.

 

THANK YOU for your generous donations to Catholic Communications and Catholic University of America collection. Total collected was $4,322.19.

 

WILL YOU? Many people think about making a will at one time or another during their lifetime. Yet, it is estimated that up to 70% of Americans leave their estate without having made a will. A will allows you to control how your loved ones are provided for after your death. Through a will you can distribute your property as you choose; appoint your own executor; provide for trusts and perhaps even provide for your church or favorite ministry. A gift to St John would establish a lasting legacy of love for others by enabling us to continue the preservation and expansion of our Catholic heritage through our many ministries. Please make St John a part of your planned giving option.

 

School News

CAFETERIA: Monday, August 29: Food Bar – Salad & Fruit; Chicken Salad on roll. Welcome Back!

 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES & GIFT CARDS may be purchased in the parish office during the summer months, Monday – Friday, from 9:00 – 12:00 noon. Thank you for continuing to support our parish school.

 

SOON WE WILL BE in the process of sending out St John School’s First Alumni Newsletter! Thank you to all those who have already called in or e-mailed us your address, and those of your fellow classmates & friends....you will receive your newsletters shortly! If you haven’t already sent us your address, please call Darlene at 410-876-7031 or 410-848-1508 or e-mail Colleen at chattrup@sjwest.org to get on the list. 

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

PARENT MEETING/PACKETS MAILED to all those who have registered their children for fall 2005 classes. Included in the packet is information about the parent meetings being held; Tuesday, August 23 at 4:30 and 6:45 p.m., and Thursday, August 25^th at 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. in the Portico.

CONFIRMATION: Any 8^th or 9^th graders planning on participating in the Confirmation Program should now be registered. If you have not already done so, please complete your registration form and return to the Religious Education Office.

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION is in need of 8 teachers and several assistants and hall monitors for this coming year. Please prayerfully consider sharing your faith with the young people of your parish! Call our Office to find out the grades and class times that are available.

 

REGISTRATION: If you are not currently registered in Religious Education and would like your child/ren to attend classes this fall, call the office at 410-848-8443 or stop by to pick up a form. Registration deadline was June 30^th. All registrations received after the deadline, are required to pay a $25 late fee!

 

 

LIFE TEEN BIBLE STUDY … Thursdays

From 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center every Thursday. We cover topics such as Humility, Trust, God’s Time, the Eucharist, and much more! For info, call the Religious Ed. Office.

 

 

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. 

 

 

GOING BANANAS … Friday, September 2^nd  

From 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Bring an ice cream topping to share. All 5^th and 6^th graders are invited to attend.

 

activities in Our Parish

FILIAE MARIAE BOOK CLUB … Tuesday, August 23

At 7:00 p.m. in the St. Theresa Room of the parish center. The book to be discussed is “Women of Grace” by Jonette Benkovich. For more information, contact Dawn Walsh at 410-876-0250.

 

CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL MEETING ...Thurs., Aug. 25

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 EXECUTIVE MEETING … Thurs., Aug. 25

At 10:00 a.m. at Baugher’s. All committee members are requested to attend. Please come prepared to discuss plans for the coming year. Lunch is available on your own after the meeting. For more information, call Mary Agnes at 410-876-1307.

 

RENEWAL of MARRIAGE VOWS ... Saturday, August 27

Couples married in August are invited to renew their marriage vows at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. If you wish to participate, please sign up in the Sunday Sacristy or the parish office.

 

 

 

THE NEXT BLOODMOBILE … Monday, September 12

From 2 – 8 p.m. in the portico. The blood supply is very critical –one pint can save 3 lives. To make an appointment or to volunteer, call Ted Cook at 410-876-2107. Jesus shed His blood for us, let us give our blood to save others in our community.

 

SCOTT HAHN at ST. JOHN … Saturday, September 17

Tickets are sold out!    

 

MARRIAGE INVESTMENT COURSE … Beginning Sept. 24

And running through November. All married couples are welcome to join us for this five-session opportunity to strengthen your marriage and your faith. The first session features dinner at the Portico with an entertaining presentation on the interaction between different personalities in marriage. The final session is a married couples dinner date at Mt. St. Mary’s with a candlelit visit to the Grotto. For more information or to register, please contact Anne Brown at birdbrown@adelphia.net or call 410-840-8287.

 

THE ALTAR SERVER PARTY was a huge success! A special thank you goes to Rick & Shari Amrhein, Tony & Sharon Mawry, Bruce & Janine Polanowski, Sem. Chris Little & Family, and all of the MC's and parents who support their children! Everyone enjoyed themselves – especially the water balloons thrown at Fr. Leo! We're all looking forward to next year!

 

BOY’S BASKETBALL (K-9) REGISTRATION will be held in the school gym on:

Saturday, September 10 ~ 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.;

Sunday, September 11 ~ 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; and

Sunday, September 18 ~ 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The registration fee is $35 per child or $50 for two or more. For additional info contact:

Kevin Bowers (K-2) at 410-848-8397; Larry Baker (3) at 410-876-1657; Bo Yingling (4) at 410-876-1162; Andy Yingling (5-6) at 410-857-5308; Art Zaph (7-9) at 410-848-0485.

 

CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION: This national group of physicians has organized a Guild Chapter in Baltimore. They work to uphold the principles of Catholic Faith and morality as related to the science and practice of medicine. Fr. Leo is an associate chaplain for this group, and he encourages all physicians in the parish to pick up info at the pamphlet rack, or to call him at the parish office for details on upcoming events and conferences.

 

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 October 27 - 30. Women’s weekend is November 10 - 13. (Some Catechist hours are available.) For more information, contact Fr. Leo in the parish office or Doris Graybeal at 410-848-2891.

 

GRIEVING? St. John is offering a 9-week spiritually based program for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Facilitators are trained and using a book entitled “The New Day.” Meetings will be Wednesdays from 7:15 – 9:00 p.m. in the St. Theresa Room, beginning September 7^th – November 2. Registration is required and limited to 12 participants. To register or to get more information, contact Janet Tenney at 410-833-1542. 

 

INNISBROOK GIFT WRAP FUNDRAISER for ST. JOHN SCHOOL will run August 9 – September 16. St. John School earns 50% profit from each item sold. You may support our parish school by ordering online at www.innisbrook.com (school ID# 122169) or through a catalog in the school office. Thank you for your support!

 

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 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. For info, call Inez Maguire at 410-876-1804.  

 

MEMORIAL BRICKS: The bricks from the September – February campaign have been engraved and delivered. Due to scheduling conflicts, the bricks will not be put into the sidewalk until the end of August. For anyone wishing to purchase a brick, we will begin taking orders in November through January 2006. If you have any questions, please call Kathy Duex at 410-848-4469.

 

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.

 

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE IT is now forming a small support group for newly separated/divorced people. The group meets for 8-10 weeks, with two trained facilitators covering suitable material for a limited number of participants. For more information and to register, please contact Myra at 410-302-0754.

 

VENDORS NEEDED for Crafter’s Fair and Flea Market, sponsored by the Westminster Knights of Columbus Council 1393, on Saturday, October 1^st, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (set up beginning at 5:30 a.m.), on St. John’s parking lot. Spaces (17 by 20 feet) are $35 each or 2 for $60. More space can be arranged if requested in advance. Spots are pre-paid and non-refundable. No rain date. For information or to reserve a space, contact Michael Dvorak at mak@dvorak.net, or call Floyd McCurdy at 410-876-3850 or Frederick Dvorak 410-876-1292. Proceeds benefit St. John Catholic Church organizations. Shoppers and bargain hunters–mark your calendars!

 

Outreach

THE DEER PARK LIONS CLUB a member of Lions Clubs International (the world's largest service organization) will collect used eyeglasses for recycling in developing countries. These used eyeglasses will be sent to Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers where they are cleaned, repaired and classified by prescription. The eyeglasses are then distributed to those in need by Lion volunteers. Look for the Lions Recycle for Sight boxes near the doors of the church on the fourth weekend of each month. The next collection dates are August 27 and 28.

 

In Other Parishes

ANNUAL AUCTION at ST. PETER’S … Sat., August 27

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. St. Peter’s in Libertytown will hold their annual auction for antiques, collectibles, yard equipment, furniture, china, glassware, automobiles and more. Lunch will be provided by: St. Peter’s Ladies Club. All proceeds to benefit the rebuilding of their church! Auctioneer: Bob Meunier.

COMMUNICATING with SPANISH SPEAKERS: Check out a new Pastoral Spanish program at College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Spanish Language and Culture for Parish/Pastoral settings will be offered every Tuesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. from September 20 – November 22 in the Feeley International Center on the North Baltimore campus. For information, contact Miriam Jansen, SSND at 410-532-3183 or email mjansen@ndm.edu.

 

In the Community

CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE … Sat., August 27

From 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Reisterstown United Methodist Church. For more info or to consign, call Lani Hoffmann at 410-526-6967.

 

From The Archdiocese

PROJECT RACHEL is a program of counseling, compassion and healing for women and men who have been involved in an abortion. Call 1-800-286-4224 for a referral.

 

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.

 

Reminders

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS DEADLINE is 12:00 noon each Monday for the following weekend. You may submit bulletin notices via e-mail to bulletin@sjwest.org. Thank you.