Mass Intentions
9:30 a.m. Intention of Msgr. Arthur Valenzano
9:30 a.m. Intention of Stanley Napora
Thank you to everyone for the wonderful reception at The Portico and for all of your cards and good wishes. I hope you will continue to keep me in your prayers as I begin my new assignment at St. Mary’s in Hagerstown. I will certainly keep everyone at St. John in my prayers.
God bless,
THE PARISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 3rd and TUESDAY, JULY 4th in OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY.
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 – 2, 4, 6, & 8 a.m.; and 12,1,3,4,6,7 & 8 p.m.; Mondays – 1, 2 & 6 a.m.; 4 & 6 p.m.; Tuesdays – 3, 6, 8 & 11a.m.; and 4 & 5 p.m.; Wednesdays – 1, 2, 7 & 11 a.m.; and 12, 2 & 3 p.m.; Thursdays – 12, 1, 2,5, 6 & 9 a.m.; and 12,3,4 & 11 p.m.; Fridays – 2, 3, 5 & 9 a.m.; and 12,2,3,4,5 & 6 p.m. Saturday-1,3 & 6 a.m., 2,3,4,5,6 & 9 p.m. Please call the parish office.
FIRST FRIDAY MASSES. . . July 7
Masses are 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Confessions: 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. & 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
PRAY THE ROSARY…The Portico Bookstore is now taking orders for Rosary cd’s featuring Msgr. Art, Fr. Brian, Fr. Leo and Sr. Bernadette. The cost is $19.95. Please reserve your copy as soon as possible by stopping by Portico Books and Gifts. See front page of the bulletin for hours of operation.
CHANGE OF MORNING WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE:
Effective July 10th, the weekday Mass schedule will change. The new schedule will be as follows:
Monday thru Thursday 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Friday – 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Saturday – 8 a.m.
First Friday – 7 and 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The schedule is changing for the following reasons: (1) to permit our priests to attend funerals in other parishes for brother priests, (2) to reduce scheduling problems for funerals in our parish and (3) to allow health care ministers to attend Mass before visiting the sick and (4) reduce scheduling problems for the school.
ROSARY PRAYED … 2nd Sunday of each month
The Ladies Sodality prays the Rosary on the 2nd Sunday of each month after the 9:15 a.m. Mass, at the statue of the Blessed Mother in the church. Everyone is welcome.
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.
BAPTISMS: Congratulations and welcome to Caroline Virginia Payne, daughter of Amy and John Payne, Sr.; Shane Phillip Cole, son of Maryellen and Phillip Cole; Matthew James Spero, son of Lisa and James Spero.
WE PRAY for the REPOSE of Virginia Barnes, Sharon M. Crisman, Alice Buss, Mary Schmidt, Pat Dougherty and Deacon Herman Grabenstein and for their families and friends.
FLOWERS on the ALTAR this WEEKEND are in loving memory of Patricia and Irene Perego and were donated by their loving family.
Liturgy of the Word
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS … July 3 – July 9
Mon. Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117; Jn 20:24-29
Tues. Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5; Mt 8:23-27
Wed. Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50; Mt 8:28-34
Thurs. Am 7:10-17; Ps 19; Mt 9:1-8
Fri. Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119; Mt 9:9-13
Sat. Am 9:11-15; Ps 85; Mt 9:14-17
Sun. Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6
Stewardship
WEEKLY OFFERING: Weekend of June 25, 2006:
Envelopes: $18,842.64 Attendance 3,095
Loose: $5,436.00 Poor Box: $1,526.03
TOTAL: $24,278.64
This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $30,700.00. Our current weekly average is $29,452.05. Thank you.
VISION 2003 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
Total Pledged: $ 7,361,753 Goal: $ 10,590,693
Paid to Date: 6,567,354 Paid to date: 6,567,354
Balance: $ 794,399 Interest Earned: 549,780
Cash needed: $ 3,473,559
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.
APPEALing OPPORTUNITY! YOU can make a difference and help us to reach our Lenten Appeal Goal. IT’S NOT TOO LATE!! We are 84% of the way toward reaching our goal–every donation counts! Send donation to Cardinal’s Lenten Appeal, 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-4421. Be sure to indicate St. John Church-Westminster on the memo line, so that we receive proper credit for your donation.
School News
GROCERY CERTIFICATES PROGRAM: Please support the school by purchasing gift cards for Kohl’s, Boscov’s, and local grocery stores. There is no additional cost involved, but the school makes 5% on all sales. Cards are for sale in the school office only.
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 is # 122169.
Adult Faith Formation
why catholic? There will be a meeting on August 7th at 7:00 p.m. in The Portico for all those interested in being a small group facilitator for Why Catholic? This adult faith formation program will start at St. John in January, 2007. If you are interested call Paul Gallagher. Training will be provided. Watch the bulletin for more details.
SCOTT HAHN at ST. JOHN … Saturday, Sept. 23
Plans are being finalized for Dr. Scott Hahn’s visit to St. John on September 23rd. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, July 17th. Check upcoming bulletins.
Religious Ed./Youth Activities
Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443
THANK YOU to all our Vacation Bible School volunteers for making this year another success. We pray you all enjoy a restful and safe summer.
REMINDER TO PARENTS: Any parents who wish to register their child(ren) for the human sexuality classes week of July 17-21 should call our office. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORMS were due on June 30th. There are still a few openings available--so contact the Religious Ed Office as soon as possible to assure a spot for the fall.
— LIFE TEEN (Grades 9 -12) —
STEUBENVILLE 2006: Haven’t signed up yet or want to bring a friend to the conference? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in luck! There are still a few open spots for this summer’s conference. Email Paul at pgallagher@sjwest.org if you want to sign up. Financial assistance is available.
TRIP TO ITALY in 2007 – Anyone planning to join us on the Italy trip next summer should have their initial deposit in by now. Call Kenn de Moll or Paul Gallagher to register.
LECTORS/USHERS: We are still looking for any teen who has been confirmed to help at the 6:00 p.m. Mass as a Lector or Usher. Training will be provided. Please email Kdemoll@sjwest.org.
SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: Have you ever wanted to get a little more out of Sacred Scripture or the Mass? If you said yes, then this summer is your chance! We will be meeting at the Parish Center every Thursday from 7:00-8 p.m. We will be looking at the readings for that week’s Mass. It will not only give you a better look at your faith, but a better look at Christ himself.
— THE EDGE (Grades 7 & 8) —
We meet every 2nd Sunday and 4th Friday from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. This ministry is open to all 7th & 8th graders.
FYI: The EDGE and Youth Alive WILL meet all summer. The EDGE welcomes everyone! Be sure to bring your friends!
Sun., July 9 – Family Dinner and Mass (4-7 p.m.) 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to bring their families to the cafeteria at 4 pm for a dinner full of family favorites hosted by The EDGE. After dinner, we will join Life Teen at the 6 p.m. Mass. Parents, this is a great opportunity to spend time together without having to stress about anything! The EDGE will take care of everything. All you have to do is RSVP by July 3rd so we know well ahead to prepare enough food. Just bring the family! See you there.
Fri., July 28 – Twin Kiss Social Night – This night we will walk down to Twin Kiss for snowballs and milkshakes. Bring a couple of bucks and a couple of friends to make this night fantastic!
Sun., Aug. 13 – H2Olympics – Come on down and beat the heat with this EDGE Night. Bring your water guns and dress to get wet (old shorts and T-shirts please).
— YOUTH ALIVE (Grades 5 & 6) —
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.
ATTENTION 5th and 6th GRADERS: Please feel free to bring your friends to any Youth Alive nights. We welcome everyone!
BLOOD DRIVE…Mon., July 10
The next blood drive is to be held at The Portico from 2-8 p.m. We need phone callers and canteen help. The blood supply is very critical this time of year. Call Ted Cook at 410-876-2107 if you can help or to make an appointment. Give the gift of life-donate!
girls summer basketball clinics …July 10-20
Becky Martin is holding her annual evening camp for girls attending grades 5-9 at St. John’s on July 10, 11, 13, 17, 18 & 20th. Becky will also run a one day shooting clinic at McDaniel College for girls in grades 6-12th on Saturday, July 29th from 9:00– 4:00. For info call Becky at 410-857-2577 or contact the Parish Center.
GABRIEL PROJECT TRAINING MEETING…Tues., July 11 A training session will be held at the Parish Center in the Emmaus Room for Gabriel Project volunteers. This ministry meets the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of women in our community who are facing crisis pregnancies. Women from our church serve as “Angel Friends” and provide friendship, mentoring and support to women during pregnancy and beyond. Call Lynn Pavlock at 410-871-0813 for more information and to volunteer.
PRESENTATION by FR. JOE BREIGHNER…Wed., July 12
Fr. Joe returns to The Portico this month to lecture on “Prayer: How to pray and how prayer affects us in our daily lives.” Doors open 6:30 p.m. for book signings and refreshments. Lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or at The Portico Book Store, the parish office or call Teresa Richardson at 410-848-4744 x 227.
COMMUNITY PRODUCTIONS AUDITIONS…July 14-15 Open-cast auditions will be held in the school gym at St. John for the musical “The Three Marys” on July 14 (7-9:30 p.m.) & July 15 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.). Roles for actors ages 5-14 and 15 through adult. Call backs: July 17 (7-8:30 p.m.). Band auditions TBA. Call Jeanne Link (443-324-8487) or JLLMickey@aol.com.
PARISH BULL ROAST MEETING…Wed., July 19
A committee meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Marian Room at the Parish Center. Committee members are needed Call Anna Ludwig or Teresa Richardson at 410-848-4744 for details.
14th ANNUAL K of C GOLF TOURNAMENT … Fri., Aug. 4
Save the date! At the Francis Scott Key Golf Course, sponsored by the Knights. $80 fee covers green fees, cart, pit beef and chicken lunch. Trophies and prizes to be awarded. Contact Brian Crowley at 410- 795-5147 or Rich Nestor at 410- 751-5258.
4th ANNUAL ST. JOHN PARISH PICNIC … Sat., Aug. 5
This year on St. John Campus, 12:00 noon – 4:30 p.m. Join your St. John family for this old-fashioned parish picnic. Tickets and important new details available in July. Needed: Cake donations for the cake wheel and volunteers for various stands (call Betty Belk, 410-848-9391). It's not too early to enter the annual chili cook-off to defeat defending-champion Dawn Walsh. For details or to register for the cook-off, call Craig Lyons at 410-751-2945.
SUMMER THEATRE CAMP… Aug. 7-18
Mon-Fri. from 9- 12 p.m. Open to children who completed grades 3, 4 or 5. Each day includes a lesson, snack and rehearsal time. Limited spots available. To register please call Alexandra Guerriero @ 410-374-5534 or 443-244-0224. Cost is $15. This is for her Girl Scout Gold Award and is being held at St. John’s.
CRAFTER’S FAIR & FLEA MARKET…Sat., Sept. 30
Knights of Columbus Council 1393 is looking for vendors for this 2nd annual event being held on St. John parking lot from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Vendors may begin setting up at 5:30 a.m.). Spaces (17’ by 20’) are $35 each or 2/$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 Frederick Dvorak at 410-876-1292. Proceeds benefit St. John Catholic Church organizations.
LANDFILL PERMITS: Carroll County residents receiving their Carroll County property tax bill also receive two landfill-use coupons. If you have no use for your coupons, your donations of those coupons to St. John Church would be greatly appreciated.
PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE of OUR LADY of FATIMA:
A statue has been donated to St. John by the Legion of Mary and may be placed in y our home for a one-week stay by contacting Pat Morris at 410-374-3105.
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS: HOLD THESE DATES:
Fri., August 4 – Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament
Sat., August 5 - Parish Picnic here on grounds at St. John.
Sat., Sept. 23 – Scott Hahn at St. John – Church
Fri., Oct. 6 - Msgr.’s Taste of Italy –– The Portico
Sat., Nov. 11 – Bull & Oyster Roast – The Portico
Watch the bulletin for more details on these events!
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION PROGRAM – Month 5: “I am 5 months old now. I’m about 12 inches long and I weigh about one pound. I’m really getting big and mommy can now feel me moving around! Maybe I’ll play soccer some day. Keep praying for me.”
The Developing Baby- Month 5: Your spiritually adopted baby weighs over one pound now and his mother can feel his movement. Before this time he was too small for her to feel. Although he swam with ease in his watery world, he needed to be big and strong enough to kick hard against the outside wall and dent it—the inside wall of the uterus has little feeling. We are mid-way through the pregnancy now. Your prayers have helped your baby’s mother continue her pregnancy and seek the help she needs.
Outreach
* THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY *
The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society wish all St. John’s parishioners a safe and relaxing 4th of July. Please remember the poor boxes as you leave church this weekend. Thank you for your continued generosity!
Vocations/Archdiocese
SUMMERTIME WITH THE SSND: The School Sisters of Notre Dame area in Baltimore, invite Catholic women, ages 18-35, to spend some time living and volunteering with them this summer during any of the dates of: July 5-11 and July 19-26. Stay for a few days or the entire week. Contact Sister Kathy Jager, at 410-377-5179.
At Other Parishes
MASS & SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE…Fri., July 7
Father Benedict Groeschel, CFR, will celebrate Mass and conduct a spiritual conference entitled “Living Spiritually in the Modern World” at the Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg. Fr. Groeschel founded and is on the staff of Trinity Retreat, a center for prayer and study. He has taught at Fordham University, Iona College, and Maryknoll Seminary and authored many books and tapes on spirituality and pastor counseling. For details, call 301-447-5318.
CATECHIST TRAINING SESSIONS…July 12-13
Two workshops to help you to become a catechist are being presented by the Catholic Education Ministries Center at St. Joseph Catholic Community in Eldersburg. The session on Wed., July 12 is for catechists of all grade levels from 7-9:15 p.m. Thurs., July 13 is for catechists of grades pre-K to middle school from 7-9:15 p.m. For complete details email: cemctr@msmary.edu or refer to their website at: http://centralmdcatholic.org.
In Our Community
CATHOLIC FAMILY EXPO … July 6-9
The National Association of Catholic Homes and Educators (NACHE) is holding their annual conference at the Baltimore Convention Center July 6-9. The Expo presents an opportunity for people from all walks of life to learn more about the Catholic Church, and what they can do to strengthen themselves, their friends and families. More than 50 speakers and over 100 exhibitors present. See www.nache.org for more information.
DANCE CAMP FOR GIRLS…July 10-14
Mt. De Sales Academy is holding a dance camp Mon-Fri. from 8:30 – 4 p.m. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Jazz, hip-hop, ballet, Russian and Hungarian folk dances, pilates/stretch workouts. Call Maria Garvey at 410-744-8498 x 506 for details.
ST. JOHN REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL CAMP
EXPLORATION… July 10-Aug. 4
Explore science, nature, arts and crafts, sports, foreign cultures and technology. Mon-Fri. 9-noon. Cost 125/week or $450 for entire program. To register call 301-662-6722 x 2204.
HOLY TRINITY SPIRITUAL RETREAT…July 21-23.
This retreat provides an opportunity to take time to practice living in the present moment and finding that God is present in the here and now. Sr. Carol Marozzi, SSJ will serve as the retreat director at Holy Trinity Spiritual Center, 8400 Park Heights Avenue, Pikesville. The fee is $190. Reservations must be made by calling 410-486-5171 or email: tcerulo@hotmail.com
Reminders
DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS is 12:00 noon each Monday. All announcements and articles are requested in writing and can be sent via email to bulletin@sjwest.org or faxed to 410-857-151.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE at MASS: During the warm summer months, shorts, tank-tops, bare-midriff tops or other revealing articles of clothing, and beach-style attire are not appropriate dress for celebrations of the Liturgy. Please observe these guidelines out of respect or the Lord’s presence and out of consideration for fellow worshipers.
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.
THE ROSARY PRAYED at a FUNERAL HOME for a deceased loved one is a service offered to parishioners of St. John by the Ladies Sodality. Please contact the parish office to request.
PORTICO BOOKS + GIFTS: New inventory arriving weekly! Come check out Seminarian Joseph Gill's debut CD, The Sacred Romance! All profits go to support Birthright Crisis Pregnancy Center in Frederick and St. John Catholic Church. Stop by and listen to his demo or visit his website at www.josephgill.org. and see how God has transformed his life.