Mass Intentions

 Monday, October 24

      7:00 a.m.       Michael Kepler

      9:30 a.m.       Sheila Baker

Tuesday, October 25

      7:00 a.m.       Int. of Sister Bernadette

      9:30 a.m.       Betty Farlow

Wednesday, October 26

      7:00 a.m.       Dr. James Wright

      9:30 a.m.       Rita Marie Fromm

Thursday, October 27

      7:00 a.m.       Cecelia Clapsadle

      9:30 a.m.       Frances Shinsky

Friday, October 28

      7:00 a.m.       Frank Miglio

      9:30 a.m.       Eloise J. East

Saturday, October 29

      8:00 a.m.       Evelyn Young

      5:00 p.m.       Anna M. Drechsler

Sunday, October 30

      7:15 a.m.       Edward J. Heine

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

    11:15 a.m.       Dennis Notich

      3:15 p.m.       Int. of Mary Alice Hallman

      6:00 p.m.       Anna Curran

 

 

From the Pastor

    This weekend is my opportunity to speak at all the Masses on the topic of stewardship. As I mentioned in the recent parish mailing, I am deeply grateful for your faithful and generous support of our parish. Every parish ministry is supported by talented volunteers, parishioners responding to the needs of the poor, the sick and those most in need. Our parish Religious Education Ministry and Parish School are strengthened by parishioner participation. The Liturgical life of our parish is enriched by the volunteers, including Music Ministry, Altar Society, Arts and Environment, Lectors, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, and Sacristans, and Ushers. There are over 60 parish organizations that depend upon volunteers. There is always room for new people; there is room for everyone. Stewardship, (Time, Talent and Treasury) is everyone’s responsibility.

 

            May God bless you, 

 

 

Liturgy & Worship

ALL SOULS DAY MASS … Wednesday, November 2

At 7:00 p.m. in the church. The names of those parishioners who have died in the past year will be read.

 

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.

ST. JOHN LECTOR MINISTRY: Are you interested in proclaiming Our Lord’s word to our church congregation? Please take the green lector ministry sign-up form located at the doors of the church and return it to the parish center. For more info, contact Bob Andrews at 410-876-9151 or robertandrews@adelphia.net.

 

ST JOHN MUSIC MINISTRY is seeking a drummer and an alto vocalist for the Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass. Interested persons must be able to commit to Tuesday evening practices and participation in the 9:15 a.m. Mass. For more info, contact Regina McCurdy at 410-876-3850 or rmccurdy816@yahool.com.

 

We Pray …

BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to the following children recently baptized at St. John Church: Shawn Michael Restivo Jr., son of Shannon & Shawn Michael Restivo, Sr.; Madeline Rose Wolf, daughter of Richard & Anne Marie Wolf; and Matthew Benedict Henderson, son of Brian & Laurie Henderson.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Stephen Morris, and for his family and friends.

 

FLOWERS on the ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in celebration of the 40^th wedding anniversary of Paul & Beverly Bastress. 

 

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET … Thursday afternoons

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 … October 24-30

Mon.:   Rom 8:12-17;   Ps 68:2,4,6-7,20-21;   Lk 13:10-17

Tues.:  Rom 8:18-25;   Ps 126:1-6;   Lk 13:18-21

Wed.:  Rom 8:26-30;   Ps 13:4-6;   Lk 13:22-30

Thurs.: Rom 8:31-39;   Ps 109:21-22,26-27,30-31;   Lk 13:31-35

Fri.:      Eph 2:19-22;   Ps 19:2-5;   Lk 6:12-16 

Sat.:      Rom 11:1-2,11-12,25-29;  Ps 94:12-15,17-18;  Lk 14:1,7-11

Sun.:     Mal 1:14-2:2,8-10;   1 Thes 2:7-9,13;   Mt 23:1-12

          

Stewardship

WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of October 16, 2005:

Envelopes:       $23,963.09                               Attendance:  3806

Loose:                   5,460.40                               Poor Box:   $1,956.15

TOTAL:         $29,423.49

 

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $30,700.00. Our current weekly average is $27,130.44. Thank you.

 

VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged:  $  7,290,677        Revised Master Plan:      $10,590,693.      

Paid to Date:         6,357,959        Paid to Date:                 6,357,958.

Balance:             $     932,718        Interest Earned:               549,780.

                                                        Cash Needed:         $     3,682,955

 

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.

 

SPECIAL COLLECTION this weekend October 22^nd and 23^rd is the Propagation of the Faith/Mission Sunday. Thank you for your continued generosity. 

 

30^th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME: Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God , with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Mt 22:37-39. By fulfilling these two great commandments, we hope to become models of faith and stewards of the Lord who gave himself totally for each one of us. We do this when we joyfully share our gifs of life, our abilities, and resources with one another.

 

School News

 

St. John School ALUMNI NEWSLETTER will be available at the entrances of the church. To learn the exciting school news of yesteryear, today and tomorrow, please feel free to pick one up as you leave church.

 

GROCERY CERTIFICATES PROGRAM: Please support the school through purchasing gift cards for Kohl’s, Boscov’s, and local grocery stores. There is no additional cost involved but the school makes 5% from all sales. They are available through the school office and before school.

 

 Religious Ed./Youth Activities

Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443

CONFIRMATION 2005/2006: Letters went out last week to those who are registered. This year’s parent meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 8 and Thursday, November 10^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Portico. Classes begin on Tuesday, December 6^th and Thursday, December 8^th. For questions or more information, contact the Religious Ed. Office.

 

 

XLT … Wednesday, October 26

From 7:30 – 9:00 in the Portico. Our guest speaker/musician will be Daniel De Silva from Crispin. XLT is open to all high school students, and it provides us with a chance to get together for prayer, great music, and fellowship.

 

OCTOBER EVENTS: This month has awesome events set up for you to have fun and learn about Christ. We made some changes to some annual events to “spice them up” a bit. Oct. 23^rd is the annual video Scavenger Hunt and on Saturday, Oct 29^th a Bonfire for the whole family at Vickie Lehr’s house. Watch the song sheets for more information.

 

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.

 

WE WANT YOU! Life Teen has kicked off and had their first night of the semester. But we still want you to come check it out. If you are a high school aged teen who has the desire to grow in your faith, then come by our life Nights after the 6:00 p.m. Mass. We are looking for more teens to strengthen one another in the faith. So don’t miss out on an awesome chance to have fun, make friends, and learn about a faith that is completely alive! For questions or info email mlink@sjwest.org.

 

 

ALL SAINTS DAY PARTY … Friday, 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!

 

 

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!

 

activities in Our Parish

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.

 

CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL MEETING ...Thurs., Oct. 27

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 MONTHLY MEETING … Thurs., Oct. 27

Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Church. The meeting will be held in the Portico. This meeting is our “Homecoming Pot Luck Luncheon.” We will be celebrating our long time members and their faithful membership. Remember to bring the food item you signed up to prepare. If you were not at the September meeting and your last name is A-L, you can call Mary Agnes at 410-876-1307, for information and to find out what is needed. 

 

WELCOMING SESSION & REGISTRATION … Sun. Oct.30

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.

 

2006 CARNIVAL MEETING … Thursday, November 3

At 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. The Annual St. John Carnival will be May 29 – June 3^rd. We are looking for a few families to be the pit beef crew. Also, volunteers and ministry groups are needed to help at game booths. For more information, call Jenny Scott at 410-239-6179 or email, jencare1@netzero.com.

 

ST. JOHN ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER … Fri., Nov. 4

In the Portico from 4 – 8 p.m. Tickets at the door are $28 per family (immediate only), $9 per adult, $5 per child (4-12), children under 3 are free. Come support the school, enjoy a delicious meal finished off by scrumptious deserts while visiting with other families. For more information or to volunteer, contact Carolyn Drumgoole at 410-833-7207 or drum2000@qis.net. 

FILIAE MARIAE COMMUNION BREAKFAST … Sun., Nov. 13

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.

 

CANDLELIGHT MASS for DECEASED CHILDREN …

Friday, November 11

Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. in the church, for those who have suffered the loss of a child. This Mass is personalized with the names of these beloved children; please call Mary Coakley at 410-876-7033 or Beverly Backof at 410-876-6275 by Wednesday, November 9^th. There will be a light reception in the Portico following the Mass.

 

WIDOW’S TALK by Dr. Ronda Chervin … Sat., Nov. 12

The guest speaker for the Women’s Communion Breakfast, is offering an informal talk in the late afternoon for the Widows of our parish. Being a widow herself, Ronda has given many talks on problems they face and the encouragement and inspiration of the widowed saints. This is by RSVP only by calling, Joanne Sebeck at 410-840-2255.

 

PREPARE your HEART for CHRISTMAS  … Tues., Nov. 29

From 7 – 8:30 p.m., in the St. Theresa Room of the parish center. Dr. Robert Miller, lay Secular Franciscan and well-known Professor of Sacred Scripture at Mount Saint Mary’s, will be presenting an Advent Scripture Study, based on the book “Advent of the Savior,” which is available in the Portico Bookstore. Dr. Miller, who converted to the Catholic Church in 1986, suggests reading this short book/mediation, prior to the presentation. 

 

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!

 

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION … Saturday, Dec. 31

Save the date for the 1^st annual New Year’s Eve Party at the Portico! Details to follow.

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 50/50 GRAND RAFFLE – $1000 minimum. Each family will receive 5 (not 6 as previously stated) raffle tickets in the mail. Any person or family who purchases all 5 will get 1 complementary ticket (when purchased, just fill out 1 additional and write “complimentary on the back). Tickets will be available for purchase and can be returned to the back of church, the school and parish offices, The Portico Bookstore, and at the PTF Spaghetti Dinner. Tickets can also be returned at any entrance to the church the weekend of November 4^th & 5^th. 

 

ST. JOHN RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE (formerly St. John Pro-Life Group) is looking for men and women, young and old, to become involved in this important and dynamic ministry. We are dedicated to the preservation of all human life, from conception to natural death, for we have been created in the image of God. Please call Sarah Torbeck at 410-848-0146 or Mary Lynne Zeigler at 410-751-0381 for meeting dates and times.

THE KNOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS announce the availability of four-year, full-tuition scholarships. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. Catholic students now in Grade 4 or 8, living in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, or Howard counties may apply. These scholarships may be used to attend a Catholic parish elementary school or a Catholic high school within these geographic areas of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. For info visit www.knottscholar.org or send a stamped, self-addressed business-sized envelope to: The Knott Scholarship Funds, P.O. Box 9489, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9489.

 

RCIA SUNDAY SESSION began last Sunday, but it’s not too late to begin the process of becoming a member of the Catholic Church. If you missed the first session, but would like information about RCIA, call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed. Office.

 

SACRED HEART HOME ENTHRONEMENTS are a short, private home and family consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, making Christ the King of your home. Freely offered by the Legion of Mary. For info call Inez Maguire at 410-876-1804.

 

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.

 

Annual Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, December 3

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, and closets for new and old Religious articles. 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. North Pole Candy needs Christmas and other candy (left over Halloween), candy canes, and lollipops. For info, contact Cathy or Ray Arnold at 410-876-1978.  Stuffed Animals/Dolls and doll clothes in good condition are needed. Drop off during market place hours or call Cathy Hoos at 410-965-7687. Volunteers are needed on Friday and Saturday, December 2^nd and 3^rd, call Jim Diggs at 410-346-6576 for more information.

 

Outreach

* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING … Wed., November 2

At 7:00 p.m. at the Department of Human Services, 10 Distillery Drive. If you are interested in learning more about the work this organization does, please join us at this meeting, or call Pattie Terrano at 410-857-1473.

 

 

 

ST VINCENT de PAUL/ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM: We would like to identify those wishing to adopt an entire family to provide more time for budgeting and shopping. If you are interested, please call the St. Vincent de Paul office at 410-848-8693, leave your name and phone number.

 

NEEDED for CHRISTMAS GIFTS for SHUT-INS: As Health Care prepares gifts for the shut-ins on our Communion call list, we need donations of the following items: band aids, Kleenex (boxes and pocket size), dish detergent (small), dish cloths, dish towels, pot holders, scotch tape, post-a-notes, hand cream, shampoo, wet wipes, socks, napkins, Vaseline, chap stick, disinfectant hand soap, pens, paper towels. All donations will be gratefully accepted in the health care office. Thank you for your generosity!

 

From the Archdiocese

ETHICS in PUBLIC POLICY WORKSHOP … Fri., Oct. 28

From 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Margaret C. Schweinhart Hearing Room of the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis. Sponsored by The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus. Topics include embryonic stem cell research and cloning, end-of-life decision-making, and abortion. All are welcome to attend.

 

Reminders

BULLETIN DEADLINE is 12:00 noon each Monday for the following weekend. You may submit bulletin notices via e-mail to bulletin@sjwest.org.  or drop by the parish office.