Mass Intentions

 Monday, September 26

      7:00 a.m.     Roberto Moreno

      9:30 a.m.     Walter Chiavacci

Tuesday, September 27

      7:00 a.m.     Doris Buchanan

      9:30 a.m.     Rita Marie Fromm

Wednesday, September 28

      7:00 a.m.     Arthur Godshaw

      9:30 a.m.     Rosalie Baer

Thursday, September 29

      7:00 a.m.     Michael Kepler

      9:30 a.m.     Edward J. Heine

Friday, September 30

      7:00 a.m.     Elmer Doan

      9:30 a.m.     Eric Gayo

Saturday, October 1

      8:00 a.m.     Madaline & Peyton Carr

      5:00 p.m.     Dominic & Geraldine Guerrieri

Sunday, October 2

      7:15 a.m.     Jennie Beaver

      9:15 a.m.     David A. Weidner

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

      3:15 p.m.     Rosario Maranto

      6:00 p.m.     Daniel Cooney

 

From the Pastor

   

    Although we do not have a full time pastoral year seminarian working in our parish this year, we do have several seminarians serving their pastoral placements with us. From St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore we have: Joe Wisniewski (Third Year Student for Wilmington), Alfonso Serna (Second Year Student for the Trinitarians), and Keith Cervine (First Year for Metuchen). From Mount St. Mary’s Seminary we have Dave Deston, Fourth Year for the Diocese of Fall River. Please welcome our seminarians and keep them in your prayers.

    With our parish school in session during the day, and religious education programs in session during the evenings, please use extra caution when driving on our campus. Your cooperation is deeply appreciated.

 

            May God bless you, 

 

 

 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

PERPETUAL ADORATION UPDATE! 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 & 8 p.m.; Mondays – 2 a.m.; Tuesdays – 3 & 6 a.m.; and 4 & 11 p.m.; Wednesdays – 1 & 2 a.m.; and 2 p.m.; Thursdays – 12 & 2 a.m.; and 4 p.m.; Fridays – 2 & 5 a.m., and 6 p.m.; Saturdays – 1, 2, 3 & 10 a.m.; and 1,2,3,5 & 10 p.m. Please call the parish office to fill one hour.

 

 

 

CHILDREN'S CHOIR is for students in the 4^th 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, call Jane Schmidt, at 410-840-8616.

 

IT’S NOT TOO EARLY to TURN our HEARTS and MINDS to ADVENT and CHRISTMAS! If you are an experienced vocalist who would like to share your vocal gifts with the parish by singing for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, and who can faithfully commit to a practice on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. from now until Christmas, please consider this invitation! For more information, please contact Regina McCurdy at 410-876-3850 or rmccurdy816@yahoo.com.

 

We Pray …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Cara Elizabeth Welsh, daughter of Lois & Arnold Welsh, Jr.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Maria Richardson, Jeffrey Graham, Edgar Stem, Charles Butler, Sr. and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS on the ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Charles & Evelyn Young.    

 

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA ... Thursday Mornings

Immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Mass and Rosary.

 

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 … Sept. 26 – Oct. 2

Mon.:  Zec 8:1-8;   Ps 102:2,16-23;   Lk 9:46-50

Tues.: Zec 8:20-23;   Ps 87:1-7;   Lk 9:51-56

Wed.:  Neh 2:1-8;   Ps 137:1-6;   Lk 9:57-62

Thurs.: Dn 7:9-10,13-14;   Ps 138:1-5;   Jn 1:57-51

Fri.:      Bar 1:15-22;   Ps 79:1-5,8-9;   Lk 10:13-16 

Sat.:      Bar 4:5-12,27-29;   Ps 69:33-37;   Lk 10:17-24

Sun.:     Is 5:1-17;  Ps 80:9,12-16,19-20;  Phil 4:6-9;  Mt 21:33-43 

                    

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of September 18, 2005:

Envelopes:     $21,663.96                              Attendance:  3779

Loose:                 5,099.73                              Poor Box:   $2,195.77

TOTAL:        $26,763.69

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $30,700.00. Our current weekly average is $27,107.00. Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:    $ 7,285,122          Goal:                      $    8,056,600.

Paid to Date:          6,317,148          Pledged to date:         7,285,122.

Balance:              $     967,974          Interest Earned:            549,780.

                                                              Pledges needed:   $       221,698

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 to all parishioners who gave so generously to the relief effort of hurricane Katrina. Total collected was $76,449.05.

 

School News

 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES PROGRAM: Please support the school through purchasing gift cards for Kohl’s, Boscov’s, and local grocery stores, available in the school office.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HOME STUDY CLASSES begin on Wednesday, October 5^th at 6:45 p.m.

 

PARENTS of FIRST HOLY COMMUNION STUDENTS: Parents of those students preparing for First Holy Communion should have received a letter inviting you to the Parent Reconciliation Meeting being held either Tuesday, October 18^th or Thursday, October 20^th in the Portico. If you did not receive this letter, please call the Religious Education Office. 

 

SCOTT HAHN’S VISIT: We would like to thank all those who attended Dr. Scott Hahn’s presentations to our parish last Saturday. Thanks also to the many volunteers who helped make the event so successful. Two cassette sets of Dr. Hahn’s presentations were donated to our parish library so that anyone who was not able to join us can also benefit from his teaching.

 

 

FALL KICKOFF … Sunday, September 25

Immediately following the 6:00 p.m. Mass. We promise this year will be the best ever! We have music, games, prizes, food, and of course…Christ! Call or email Marty at the parish center or mlink@sjwest.org.

 

XLT … Wednesday, September 28

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Fr. Brian returns to St. John for our mid-week XLT. The XLT is open to all high school teens, and the night will include praise and worship music, a talk by Fr. Brain, and Eucharistic Adoration.

 

BIBLE STUDY: Want to join a bible study but just can’t make it up to St. John on school nights? We have the answer. Life Teen is starting an on-line bible study in October. To sign up, email Paul at pgallagher@sjwest.org.

 

SOUTHWEST TRIP: Next summer Life Teen is heading out to Utah and Arizona. We’ll be visiting Bryce and Zion National Parks, the Grand Canyon, and Scottsdale Arizona. The trip will include a whitewater-rafting day down the Colorado River. To learn more about the trip, please call Paul Gallagher.

 

 

THE EDGE  … Every 2^nd Sunday & 4^th Friday

From 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. All 7^th & 8^th graders are welcome. Bring a friend. 

 

EDGE FALL RETREAT … October 8^th & 9^th

The cost of $45 includes: food, lodging, and even a cool EDGE T-shirt! Call Kate in the Religious Education Office for more information.

 

ALL SAINTS DAY PARTY … October 28

Come dressed as your favorite Saint or Biblical character and bring their story with you to share. Prizes will be awarded for the most original costumes!

 

PARENT VOLUNTEERS are needed to help with the EDGE. If you are interested in serving the middle school youth program, please call Kate in the Religious Ed. Office at 410-848-8443. THANKS to those who have already stepped up to answer the call.

 

 

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

From 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. We meet in the cafeteria. All 5-6^th graders are welcome!

 

BIBLICAL SPIN … Friday, October 7

Test your knowledge. Come on out for some great games, food, fun and friends. Guaranteed to be a great time.

 

KIND WORDS … October 21

Competition and Christian Love, you don’t want to miss it! Christian-centered competition and great prizes on top of it all.

 

activities in Our Parish

THE K of C CAR RAFFLE TICKETS … This weekend

Tickets will be available after all Masses this weekend. Proceeds benefit the K of C state scholarship fund and the local Westminster council #1393.

 

ST. JOHN CYO BOYS/GIRLS TRAVEL BASKETBALL: Below are the remaining tryout dates. Basketball players in Grades 4^th – 8^th interested in representing the St. John Eagles throughout the Baltimore Archdiocese, please contact Lisa Hurley at 443-277-3983 or email lwhurley@hurleyir.com.

BOYS:

6^th Gr.      Sept. 27 & 29 ~ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

5^th Gr.     Sept. 26 ~ 5:30 – 7 p.m.

4^th Gr.      Sept. 28 ~ 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. & Sept. 30 ~ 6 – 8 p.m.

GIRLS:

7^th Gr.     Sept. 26 & 28 ~ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

5^th Gr.     Sept. 27 & 29 ~ 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

4^th Gr.     Sept. 27 & 29 ~ 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

 

OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING … Mon., Sept. 26

At 7:30 p.m. in the parish center Room A. New members are welcome! For more information, please call Anne Nevin at 410-876-1027 for more information.

CRAFTER’S FAIR & FLEA MARKET … Saturday, Oct., 1

From 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., on the St. John parking lot. Delicious food, crafts for kids, the Maryland State Police D.A.R.E. Program including the State Police helicopter and NASCAR, sponsored by the Westminster K of C #1393. Space is still available for crafters and flea-marketers. Set up begins at 5:30 a.m. Spaces 17x20 are $35 or 2 for $60. More space can be arranged if requested in advance. Spots are pre-paid and non-refundable. No rain date. To reserve space or for more information, call Michael Dvorak at mak@dvorak.net, or Floyd McCurdy at 410-876-3850 or Frederick Dvorak at 410-876-1292. All proceeds from this event will now go to the hurricane relief efforts.

 

LADIES’ SODALITY ANNUAL FALL MASS … Sat., Oct. 1

The Sodality will attend their annual Fall Mass and Luncheon at the Grotto in Emmittsburg. For information, call Mary Jo Judge at 410-857-5655.

 

FACILITATOR TRAINING WORKSHOP … Sat., Oct. 1

From 8:30 – 5:00 p.m., Facilitator training will be held for separated/divorced/widowed programs, at the Villa Assumpta, 6806 Bellona Ave. Baltimore in Rogers Forge. Please call Myra Fecteau at 410-724-0073 or email singleagaincouncil@yahoo.com for more information.

 

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS BREAKFAST … Sun., Oct. 2

From 8 – 11:30 a.m., in the Portico. Menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs and more. Adults are $4 and children are $2. The Knights of Columbus appreciates your support. This will be the first breakfast in the Portico and will benefit hurricane Katrina victims.  

 

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun. Oct. 2

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.

 

WISDOM CLUB RETREAT …Thursday, October 13 

From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bon Secours Retreat House in Marriottsville. Members will meet for a day of prayer, meditation and reflection. Our moderator, Msgr. Art, has planned a very insightful message for us entitled, 'Walking with Jesus.' The price of the retreat is $25.00 and includes lunch. Transportation is by private automobile. Members are requested to pay for the retreat at the September meeting. Non-members are welcome! For reservations, call Irene at 410-848-0489.

 

FILIAE MARIAE BOOK CLUB … Tuesday, October 25

At 7:00 p.m. in the St. Theresa Room. The book to be discussed is “The Kiss from the Cross” by Ronda Chervin. Ronda is our guest speaker for the upcoming communion breakfast. The book is available at the Portico  Bookstore. For more information, contact Dawn Walsh at 410-876-0250.

 

FILIAE MARIAE COMMUNION BREAKFAST … Sun., Nov. 13

Mark your calendars for the upcoming women’s breakfast with guest speaker Dr. Ronda Chervin, to be held at the Portico. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased at the parish center, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and at the Portico bookstore during regular store hours. For more info, contact Beverly Backof at 410-876-6275.

ST. JOHN BIBLE STUDY … Beginning mid-September

The fall and spring sessions will be the 24-week Great Adventure-journey through the Bible on tape narrated by Jeff Cavins. Materials include a Bible Timeline, workbook and study questions. For days and times that groups meet, or for more information, contact Beverly Backof at 410-876-6275. Join us as we track the growth of God’s family from Creation to the establishment of the Church

 

BLOODMOBILE UPDATE! Thanks to the phone callers and the blood donors for another successful drive We collected 123 pints.

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR DONATIONS:  The Market Place will accept donations for the Christmas Bazaar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the basement from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. until November 23^rd.  Jewelry Jane When you are doing your fall cleaning, you may see jewelry that is no longer gleaming, don’t leave Jewelry Jane in a lurch, give your old jewelry to the Church. Contact Jane Schroeder for donations at 410-876-0096. Religious Articles: Fall Cleaning? Check your attics, basements, closets for new and old Religious articles to be sold at the Christmas bazaar. Call Al at 410-596-3608 for donation drop off other than the market place hours listed above or call Nina at 410-635-6422 for more 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 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.

 

RCIA: If you or someone you know desires to become Catholic, our Sunday session of RCIA will begin Sunday, October 16^th.  To learn more, or to request an information packet, please call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

SUNDAY NURSERY for 1-5 year olds will be held in classroom 2A of the school during the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Masses. For information, contact Peggy Rager at 410-848-0790. Please note change of location!

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

SVDP DAY … Sunday, September 25

Members please mark you calendars for this special day. We will mark the occasion by attending the 9:15 a.m. Mass together with breakfast to follow. To make your reservations, please call Larry McBee at 410-875-0883. We hope to see all Vincentians and their families at this celebration!

 

ST. JOHN SPONSORED LOAVES & FISHES Soup Kitchen sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Society, is updating its volunteer schedule and donor mailing list for the period Oct. 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. If you will not be participating, please leave a message for Mike Radov at 410-857-9528.

 

 

 

THE DEER PARK LIONS CLUB, will collect used eyeglasses for recycling in developing countries. The eyeglasses will be distributed to those in need by Lion volunteers and other organizations hosting optical missions in developing countries.  Look for the Lions Recycle for Sight boxes near the doors of the church on September 24 & 25. 

 

In Other Parishes

RETREAT at the GROTTO … Saturday, October 15

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, in Emmitsburg. Speakers include: Fr. Jack Lombardi, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Fr. Erik Arnold, Fr. Andy Aaron, Deacon Richard Montalto, and Deacon Bill Pearson. Spend a day deepening your commitment to spiritual growth. To register or for more information, call Bill and Beth Ziegenhein at 410-360-1348.

 

in our community

CARROLL COUNTY LIFE CHAIN … Sunday, Oct. 2

From 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. along E 140 (across from Plum Crazy Diner). Come stand in silent prayer to pray for an end to abortion. For information, call 410-876-7984.

 

BASKET BINGO … Friday, October 7

At St. Joseph Eldersburg to benefit Carroll County Junction, Inc. Games begin at 7 p.m. tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For information, call Junction at 410-848-6100.