Mass Intentions

 Monday, October 3

      7:00 a.m.     Int. of Anthony & Trish Klier

      9:30 a.m.     Michael Kepler

Tuesday, October 4

      7:00 a.m.     Philip Vaio

      9:30 a.m.     Frances M. & James A. Brown

Wednesday, October 5

      7:00 a.m.     Mary Hitzelberger

      9:30 a.m.     Dorothy McHugh

Thursday, October 6

      7:00 a.m.     Jean Mayhew

      9:30 a.m.     John H. Fisher, Jr.

Friday, October 7 (First Friday)

      7:00 a.m.     Stella Scungio

      9:30 a.m.     Walter Carrion

      7:00 p.m.     Michael Hering

Saturday, October 8

      8:00 a.m.     Henry Hoffman

      5:00 p.m.     William McLean

Sunday, October 9

      7:15 a.m.     Francis Shinsky

      9:15 a.m.     Parishioners of St. John Parish

   11:15 a.m.     Vincenzo Maranto

      3:15 p.m.     Int. of Marge Hickey

      6:00 p.m.     Michael Kepler

 

 

From the Pastor

   

    Please join me in thanking our parish St. Vincent de Paul Society for the wonderful service they provide for the poor in our community. Thanks to your continued and generous donations to the Poor Box, which was more than $100,000.00 last year, they were able to assist many families. As you know, ministry to the poor is more than handing out food and money. The St. Vincent de Paul Society enables our parish to respond to those most in need from the Gospel mandate, “What ever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40). If you are interested in learning more about our parish St. Vincent de Paul Society, the meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. New members are always welcome. Thank you for your continued cooperation and generosity.

 

            May God bless you, 

 

 

 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

FIRST FRIDAY MASSES ... October 7

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 Friday Devotion … A traditional day to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to ask His mercy especially through the sacrament of confession. The devotion began with a private revelation from Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque during the 1600’s.

 

 

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: We invite you to participate in a regular weekend Mass that will include the Sacrament of the Sick – an anointing with Holy and Healing Oils, on Saturday, October 15^th at 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, October 16^th the Sacrament of the Sick will be administered after the 11:15 a.m. Mass. We encourage all who are unable to come to church regularly to call the Health Care Ministry Office at the Parish Center to request assistance with transportation. Those who are encouraged to participate are the following: those (of any age) who suffer from any type of illness, such as emotional, mental, and physical illness. Please note this Sacrament is NOT to be confused with “Last Rites.” Although the prayers are the same, the intention of this Sacrament is one of healing in body, mind and soul. For more info or to arrange transportation, call the Health Care Ministry Office.

 

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.

 

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: Alexander Charles Traenkner, son of David & Stephanie Traenkner; Brooks Walker Menusan, child of Mark & Theresa Menusan; Hailey Merie Chin, daughter of Anthony & Jennifer Chin; and Jessica Brooke Shipton, daughter of Scott & Christine Shipton.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Rick Braz, William Shump, and for their family and friends.

 

FLOWERS on the ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in memory of Jennie Beaver, donated by the Jane Zincon & Virginia Graham families.    

 

PRAY the DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET … Thursdays

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

 

Liturgy of the Word

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … October 3-9

Mon.:  Jon 1:1-2:2,11;   (Ps) Jon 2:2-5,8;   Lk 10:25-37

Tues.: Jon 3:1-10;   Ps 130:1-4,7-8;   Lk 10:38-42

Wed.:  Jon 4:1-11;   Ps 86:3-6,9-10;   Lk 11:1-4

Thurs.: Mal 3:13-20;   Ps 1:1-4,6;   Lk 11:5-13

Fri.:      Jl 1:13-15;2:1-2;   Ps 9:2-3,6,8-9,16;   Lk 11:15-26 

Sat.:      Jl 4:12-21;   Ps 97:1-2,5-6,11-12;   Lk 11:27-28

Sun.:     Is 25:6-10;  Ps 23:1-6;  Phil 4:12-14,19-20;  Mt 22:1-14           

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of September 25, 2005:

Envelopes:     $20,425.95                              Attendance:  3552

Loose:                 4,769.95                              Poor Box:   $2,012.81

TOTAL:        $25,195.90

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $30,700.00. Our current weekly average is $26,933.58. 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.

 

School News

ALUMNI NEWSLETTER NEWS: the St. John School Alumni Newsletter has been mailed! We hope you enjoy your first issue! Please take note that the deadline for the “Name the Newsletter” contest will be extended until Mid-November (November 15^th) to give more people an opportunity to participate and to equalize the varying “receipt times” created by bulk mail challenges. Extra copies will be available in the church. There is a form you can fill out in the newsletter if you wish to be placed on our mailing list and receive it by mail…and remember; you don’t need to be an alumnus of St. John to enjoy/receive the newsletter. Thank you!

 

YOU CAN HELP St. John School by registering for the Safeway Club Card Education Program by November 1^st or participating in the Giant A+ Bonus Bucks Program beginning in October. This is an opportunity for St. John School to earn cash through your grocery purchases! Call Darlene Smith at 410-876-7031 or 410-848-1508 for info about this easy way to support St. John School.

 

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. 

 

 

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

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.

 

HEALTH CARE MEETING … Tuesday, October 11

At 1:00 p.m. in the St. Theresa room. Guest speaker will be Chaplain Judy Strayer.

 

 

 

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. For reservations, call Irene at 410-848-0489.

 

FILIAE MARIAE BOOK CLUB … Tuesday, October 25

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. The book to be discussed is “The Kiss from the Cross” by Ronda Chervin and is available at the Portico Bookstore. For info, call 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.

 

WISDOM CLUB CHRISTMAS TRIP … Tuesday, Nov. 29

St. John Wisdom Club sponsored trip to the Allenberry Dinner Theater. Leaving St. John parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. The cost is $65 per person and includes the show, bus, and buffet luncheon. For reservations, call Rosemary at 410-795-8491. This is a trip to get in the spirit of Christmas! Don’t miss it!

 

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 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

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 50/50 GRAND RAFFLE – $1000 minimum. This year there will be a 50/50 raffle prize that will be drawn at 4 p.m. at the Bazaar. During the last week of October, each family will receive 6 raffle tickets in the mail. The tickets may be returned through the school office, the religious education office, or the Parish Center. Also, on November 4/5, sold or unsold tickets may be retuned in the back of church.

 

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. Basket Boutique seeks business/individuals to sponsor a Longaberger Basket(s) for the Christmas Bazaar this year. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Rhoten at 410-876-8116. Volunteers are needed on Friday and Saturday, December 2^nd and 3^rd. Please consider a few hours. Call Jim Diggs at 410-346-6576 for information.

CUB SCOUT PACK 420 is selling “Enjoy the City” coupon books that cover the greater Baltimore area, including Carroll County. You will find multiple 2 for 1 offers from dining, fast food, retail and activities. The books sell for $25 and are “buy-one-get-one-free.” To buy a book, please call Pat Wellman at 410-965-5907 (daytime) or 410-840-8303 (evening). Proceeds to benefit the Cub Scouts.

 

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.

 

THE HEALTH CARE MINISTRY has a variety of wheelchairs, bedside commodes, walkers, etc. that are available for loan to families who need them. Call ext. 220 at the parish center to make arrangements.

 

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 *

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING … Wednesday, Oct. 5

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. We hope to see all members at this meeting. If you are interested in learning more about what this organization does, please join us at this meeting or call Patty Terrano at 410-857-1473.

 

CLOTHING COLLECTION BINS are located to the far left of the church parking lot. Please put your donations in plastic bags and deposit them in the bins. Please do not leave bags outside the bins! This area is not designed for furniture or large items.

 

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 410-684-2545.

 

SEPARATED, DIVORED, WIDOWED RETREAT … Sat., Oct. 15

From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (liturgy to follow) at Shrine of St. Anthony, Ellicott City. “God of Second Chances,” sponsored by The Catholic Single Again Council of Baltimore. The cost is $30.00. For more information, contact Mary Ann at 410-485-8313 or singleagaincouncil@yahoo.com.

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.

 

From The Archdiocese

NEW SEMINARIANS: Our parish is blessed to have 4 part-time seminarians working with us on select weekends. They are:  Joseph Wisnieswski, Alfonso Serna, Keith Cervine and David Deston. As part-time seminarians, you may not have a chance meet them all, but if you do see them please introduce yourself, welcome them, and remember to PRAY for them and all Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life. 

 

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. or you may bring them to the parish center. Thank you.