Mass Intentions
9:30 a.m. Intention of Jean Brumbley & Children
Tuesday, November 22
7:00 a.m. Gertrude Blumenauer
9:30 a.m. Sr. Urban Auer
Wednesday, November 23
9:30 a.m. Gary Courville
Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Day)
9:30 a.m. Leora Steinkirchner
Friday, November 25
7:00 a.m. Felix Baker
9:30 a.m. Alyce Borane
Saturday, November 26
8:00 a.m. Felix Baker
5:00 p.m. Clark Brumbley
Sunday, November 27
7:15 a.m. Gary Courville
9:15 a.m. Katie O’Brien
11:15 a.m. Parishioners of St. John
3:15 p.m. Jean Mayhew
6:00 p.m. Intention of Marge Hickey
I join with my brother priests, deacons and the entire staff of our parish and parish school to wish you and your families a happy Thanksgiving. We join as a grateful nation to give thanks to God for the abundant blessings we have received. Thanks to your continued and faithful stewardship and generosity, our parish has been blessed. Please consider starting your Thanksgiving prayer by joining us for Mass on Thanksgiving morning at 9:30 a.m.
Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. To assist and enrich this holy season, beautiful Advent prayer booklets are available in the narthex of the church. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
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 12,1,3,4,5 & 8 p.m.; Mondays – 1 & 2 a.m.; Tuesdays – 3 & 6 a.m.; and 2, 4 & 11 p.m.; Wednesdays – 1, 2 & 7 a.m.; and 2 p.m.; Thursdays – 12, 1 & 2a.m.; and 12, 4 & 11 p.m.; Fridays – 2, 5 & 9 a.m.; and 2, 6 & 9 p.m.; Saturdays – 12, 2, 3 & 10 a.m.; and 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 p.m. Please call the parish office
SIGN UP TO LIGHT ADVENT WREATH . . . Nov. 19 & 20
Beginning this weekend, you can sign up for the lighting of the Advent Wreath in the narthex of the church.
THANKSGIVING DAY . . . Thursday, November 24
Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in the church.
ADVENT PRAYER BOOKLETS are now available in the narthex of the church. Please take one as you leave church.
CHRISTMAS SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS are available at the doors of the church. Offering envelopes may be placed in the collection basket.
We Pray …
BAPTISMS... Congratulations and welcome to Grace Jane Adkins, daughter of Marcie & Rodney Adkins; Benjamin Enzo Ferretti, son of Ann Marie & Timoteo Ferretti; Nathaniel Lee Hand, son of Sonya & LeRoy Hand IV; and Reganne Kathleen McCarthy, daughter of Teresa & Sean McCarthy.
WE PRAY for the REPOSE of Norma M. Foster; Henry Hook; Arthur Nestor (father of Richard Nestor) and Urban Wright II, (brother of Jeune Rockenbaugh) and for their families and friends.
FLOWERS on the ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in loving memory of Philip Buckleman, donated by Marie Buckleman.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA ... Thursday Mornings
Immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Mass and Rosary in the church. All are invited to participate.
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.
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: . . . During November, we remember in a special way our beloved dead. Parishioners are invited to write names of deceased family and friends in the “Prayer Book for the Dead” located near the Baptism Font.
Liturgy of the Word
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … Nov. 21-27
Wed: Dn 5:1-6,13-17,23-28; Ps Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19
WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of November 13, 2005:
Envelopes: $24,966.31 Attendance: 3792
Loose: 5,522.36 Poor Box: $1,239.86
TOTAL: $30,488.67
This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $30,700.00. Our current weekly average is $27,437.31. Thank you.
VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
Total Pledged: $ 7,290,677 Goal: $ 10.590,693
Paid to Date: 6,357,959 Pledged 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.
FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING: “Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to the least of one of these, you did not do it to me.”
As good stewards, let us be conscious of each of our everyday choices, thoughts and actions. Let’s find moments and opportunities to glorify God in everything we do!
School News
School Calendar
Nov. 21-25 SCHOOL CLOSED
Nov. 28 Progress Reports Distributed
Nov. 28-30 Middle States Team Visiting
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.
INNISBROOK ON-GOING FUNDRAISER . . . Check out the website for gift giving ideas. The school receives 50% of all sales. Shop at www.innisbrook.com. Our school ID # 122169.
Religious Ed./Youth Activities
Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443
THANKSGIVING BREAK . . . No classes on Tuesday, November, 22 or Thursday, November, 24 .
CONFIRMATION - PARENT MEETINGS: If you missed our parent meetings on Nov. 8 & 9, please call Marty Link in the Religious Ed. Office to schedule a time to receive the important information that was distributed at the meeting.
SERVICE PROJECTS: Sign ups for the Service Projects will be outside the Religious Ed. Office at school beginning the first night of classes (Dec. 6 & Dec. 8). Please review the service handout to familiarize yourself with the projects prior to signing up.
SECOND GRADE PARENTS: You should have received an Invitation to Reconciliation for Saturday, December 10. If you did not receive this, please call the Religious Ed. Office.
NO RELIGIOUS ED. CLASSES on Thursday, December 1 due to early set-up of the Christmas Bazaar. Thursday classes will resume on Thursday, December 8.
— LIFE TEEN (Grades 9-12) —
Coffee House: Life Night will hold a Coffee House Social this weekend. We’ll be in the Café Sunday from 7:30-9:30 p.m., and all teens are welcome to join us. There will be great music, some awesome acts, good food and friends.
Winter Retreat: Our annual Winter Retreat will be held at Blue Ridge Summit, Dec. 16-18. The Cost is $80 (includes bus, food,
lodging and a tee shirt. Space is limited, so reserve now! Email or call Marty for more information.
We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. This ministry is open to all 7th & 8th graders.
Nov. 25 – Social Night: Games to work off all that turkey!
Dec. 11 – Join us to make Christmas cookies. Don’t miss it!
Dec. 23– Live Nativity - We need teen volunteers and animals for this event. Parent volunteers also needed to help with set-up, clean-up and to serve warm refreshments. Call Kate in Religious Ed. Office if you can help.
We meet in the Cafeteria from 7-8:30 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Friday. Bring your friends and join the fun! Contact Kate for details.
Dec. 2 -No Youth Alive . . . sorry guys! Have fun at the Bazaar!
Dec. 16 – Christmas Party! Bring a Holiday drink /snack to share.
Activities in Our Parish
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Children in grades 1-8 are eligible to compete in age level poster contest for prizes. All posters will be judged at our Council level for originality, theme and presentation. Prizes will be awarded. Winners at each level will compete at the State Level . Call Paul Noel at 410-751-6764.
The Knights thank all who participated in the Annual Tootsie Roll campaign. The campaign raised more than $6,500 for the mentally challenged organizations in Carroll County.
ANNUAL PARISH LITURGY UPDATE . . . Nov. 19& 20
This informative newsletter for parishioners will be available in pews at all Masses weekend of Nov. 19 & 20. Take a copy home!
PORTICO BOOKSTORE GRAND OPENING…Sun., Nov. 20
Portico Books + Gifts Shop will celebrate its Grand Opening after the 11:15 a.m. Mass. Join the celebration, featuring special guests, sales, refreshments, a Children’s Corner and more. Fr. Art will hold a special drawing for 10 awesome door prizes.
RCIA . . . Sunday, November, 20
At the 6:00 p.m. Mass on the Feast of Christ the King, our parish will welcome fifteen adults into full communion in the Catholic Church. These candidates will receive their First Holy Communion and be Confirmed at this liturgy. All are welcome at the reception in The Portico immediately following Mass. We ask that everyone continue to pray for these candidates, and for those who have just begun the RCIA process on Sunday mornings.
OUTREACH COMMITTEE . . . Monday, November, 21
A meeting will be held in Rm. A of the Parish Center at 7:30 p.m.
WELCOMING SESSION. . . Sunday, Nov. 27
If you are interested in becoming a member of our parish and learning more about the ministries here at St. John, you are invited to the Welcoming and Registration Session held on the last Sunday of each month from 10:30 – 11:00 in The Portico.
PREPARE your HEART for CHRISTMAS …Tues., Nov. 29
7:30 -8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Dr. Robert Miller, a well-known Professor of Sacred Scripture at Mt. Saint Mary’s,will present an Advent Scripture Study, based on the book “Advent of the Savior.” It is suggested that you read this short book/meditation, prior to his presentation.
Boy Scout Troop 420 will be selling locally grown, freshly cut trees and will be located behind the school. Hours are Monday - Friday 5-9 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Committee will meet in the Parish Center at 7:00 p.m. We invite all ministries to join in the planning of our 2nd Annual Carnival to be held May 29-June 1. Call Jenny Scott at 410-239-6179.
The blood drive will be held in The Portico from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Also need phone callers. If you can help make calls or to make an appointment call Ted Cook at 410-876-2107.
FILIAE MARIAE CHRISTMAS EVENT. . .Wed., Dec. 7
Join us for teas and dessert at The Gypsy Tea Room from 7-9 p.m.
The Mad Hatter will make a return appearance. Cost $15.00 (paid in advance) Call Dawn Walsh at 410-876-0250.
NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION Saturday, Dec. 31
Welcome the New Year with adult friends at St. John’s Portico from 9-1. Great music by Joan Kinze, the DJ Lady; favors & noisemakers; sodas, chips & pretzels, cheese & veggie trays; champagne toast at midnight; donuts & coffee later. Two tickets for beer or wine included. Tickets are $35.00 per person with tables for 10 at $349.00. Call Mary or John Coakley at 410-876-7033. for more details.
Annual Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, December 3
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 50/50 GRAND RAFFLE ($1,000 minimum): Parishioners purchasing the 5 tickets received in the mail can claim one complimentary ticket when returned to the school office, parish office, The Portico Bookstore, or Bazaar. Unsold tickets can be returned to these same locations. For additional tickets or information call Jim Diggs at 410-346-6576 or email: diggsit@aol.com.
The Market Place: Will accept donations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the basement of the school from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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 at 410-876-0096.
Basket Boutique: Businesses/individuals are needed to sponsor a Longaberger Basket(s). Contact Kathy Rhoten at 410-876-8116.
Religious Articles: Check your attics, basements, and closets for new and old religious articles. Call Nina at 410-635-6422.
North Pole Candy: Need Christmas and other wrapped candy (left over Halloween) candy canes, & lollipops. Collection boxes are in the school basement and outside the Religious Ed. offices at school. Call Cathy/Ray at 410-876-1978 or Marilyn Young at 410-781-4187.
Homemade Candy & Fudge: Desperately need donations of Kraft marshmallow cream, evaporated milk, Nestles chocolate chips, and sugar OR do you have a special family candy recipe you could make and donate? Call Mindy Wade at 410-875-0074.
Cookie Table: Attention all bakers! The cookie table needs your help. Hundreds of cookies are needed to make this effort a success.
If you can bake any kind of cookies or if you can donate any time on December 3, call Mary Mussari at 410-848-3354.
Stuffed Animals/Dolls: Need doll clothes in good condition too. Drop off during Market Place or call Cathy Hoos at 410-965-7687.
Volunteers needed on Thursday, Dec. 1st, Friday, Dec. 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd to move items from the school basement storage area to the Bazaar areas. Will require several pick-up trucks and manpower to assist in the move. Call Jim Diggs at 410-346-6576 if you can help for any period of time.
Outreach
THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
ST. VINCENT de PAUL/ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM: Beginning this weekend the Tree of Caring and Sharing will be in the narthex of the church. The tags on the tree represent requests for gifts of clothing, toys and food for needy adults and children in our area. Please take as many tags as you are able to manage.
ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER DONATIONS: Need canned vegetables (101 oz. # 10 cans) of green beans, whole kernel corn, sauerkraut, applesauce, cranberry sauce and instant mashed potatoes to be served at a community dinner here at St. John. Please bring items to the school cafeteria, starting Nov. 1 - Nov. 22, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and on Nov. 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call Joe Wade at 410-876-2785 if you have any questions. To request delivery of meals for anyone homebound or for transportation to the dinner, call Shepherd’s Staff at 410-857-5944. This holiday meal is to share the blessings of this feast and the fellowship of Thanksgiving. There is no charge and all are welcome.
The members of St. Vincent de Paul are grateful to all of St. John parishioners for their generosity and support during the year. We wish all a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
HEALTH CARE MINISTRY NEEDS CHRISTMAS GIFTS for SHUT-INS: Donations of the following items are needed for our Communion call shut-ins: band aids, Kleenex (boxes & pocket size), dish detergent (small), dish cloths, dish towels, pot holders, scotch tape, post-it-notes, hand cream, wet wipes, shampoo, socks, napkins, Vaseline, disinfectant hand soap, chap stick, pens and paper towels. Please drop off donations at the parish office.
From the Archdiocese
BACILICA LOOKING FOR DOCENTS/GUIDES:
Basilica of the Assumption Historic Trust, Inc. is looking for enthusiastic individuals who are willing to volunteer as guides and docents at the Basilica of the Assumption, America’s First Cathedral. The Basilica will reopen in the fall of 2006. If you are interested in telling the story of America’s First Cathedral or just as a serving as a welcoming face in the Basilica, call 410-727-3565 to volunteer or send an email to Potter@baltimorebasilica.org.
In our Community
DELONE CATHOLIC HIGH Monday, Nov 21
At 7:00 p.m., Angelo Fiodimondo, PhD will make a presentation on Teenage Emotional Struggles and Depression. Also Lynn Ware, R.N. will discuss eating disorders. For more information call Annie Kilkelly, 717-637-0933 or Ann Shultis, 717-637-3225.
A mass of celebration will be held on December 8 at 10:15 a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg in recognition of the 195th anniversary of Mother Seton School. Bishop W. Francis Malooly will celebrate the Mass. For more information, contact Val Mentzer at 301-447-3165.
GABRIEL PROJECT NEEDS TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERS FOR HOTLINE The 24-hour hotline needs female volunteers
to assist callers after hours regarding crisis counseling, emotional support, emergency needs, medical, legal, shelter, and adoption information. Training and resource guides provided. Call Paul Mulligan, Director, at 301-262-901 or 410-741-1228 to help.
Reminders
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
The parish offices will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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.
HOLY COMMUNION will be brought to you during Mass, if you are unable to come to the altar. Please inform an usher.