Parish Bulletin

Each month the Knights of Columbus offer a breakfast to the parish, typically on the first Sunday of the month, to gather people in a relaxing atmosphere. The parish will be launching a new endeavor to increase the times we gather after mass to continue our celebration. Initially, another Sunday per month will be designated to gather for donuts, coffee and juice. At this time, we have no idea how many people will take advantage of this, so for the first few times, we may run out of food by the second mass or have enough food left over for the next month (we will not be saving the donuts for the next month!!). The gathering is free, but if you wish to make an offering to help defray costs, a basket will be provided.

While we are gathering in the Portico twice per month, it is during these moments that the many groups who wish to promote your ministry can do so while and when the parishioners are there. Typically, there are several groups per month who wish to distribute flyers, sell tickets or promote an event, etc. These two fellowship times per month will provide a nice environment in all weather conditions to care for the many requests. Organizations that wish to distribute or sell something will still need to call the parish office ahead of time to coordinate the arrangements.

MSGR. ART’S ADDRESS: If you would like to send a card or note to Msgr. Art, the address is: St. Rose of Lima Rectory, 3803 4^th Street, Baltimore, MD 21225.

PERPETUAL ADORATION UPDATE! The following hours are being filled by substitutes until we can get scheduled adorers:

Please call Agnes at the parish center if you are willing to commit to this time.

Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary. Please pick up a folder with the prayers and come to the front pews. Everyone interested in the devotion is welcome to join in prayer.

An anointing with Holy and Healing Oils will take place at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, October 14^th and after the 11:15 Mass on Sunday, October 15^th. Those who should receive this Sacrament at our annual masses of anointing include: Those with a chronic illness which affects day to day life; those elderly persons who are experiencing diminishing health; those who are experiencing a mental or emotional illness; those who have received a diagnosis of a serious health issue; those anticipating a serious surgery; women who are pregnant. Throughout the year we invite parishioners with any of the above conditions, or who are entering into hospice care to request the Sacrament of the Sick. Kindly let the parish office know that you wish to be anointed, and arrangements can be made. A good time to be anointed is when you attend mass at the parish - on weekends or weekdays.

Immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass and Rosary in the church. All are invited to participate.

BAPTISMS: Congratulations and welcome to Nicholas Evan Kane, son of Lorraine and Joseph Kane.

WE PRAY for the REPOSE Glenn Smith, Stanislaus J. Napora and Fr. Francis Okroy and for their families and friends.

This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $30,700.00. Our current weekly average is $27,565.26.

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 for your donations to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The total collected was $4,648.54.

School Calendar

Oct. 3 – Individual pictures taken (uniform or own clothes)

Oct. 4 – Blessing of Pets by Fr. Leo

Oct. 5 - School Closes at 12:15 p.m.(a.m.Kindergarten only)

School Board Executive Committee at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 6 – First Friday Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.

Kindergarten CLOSED - parent conferences

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.

Upcoming Bible Study: Genesis to Jesus Bible Study: A special thanks to all those who attended Dr. Scott Hahn’s wonderful presentations last Saturday. Everyone is invited to participate in our upcoming Genesis to Jesus Bible Study, set to begin the week of October 16^th. If you wish to register, please call Paul Gallagher in the Religious Ed Office or email him at pgallagher@sjwest.org. We are also looking for people willing to be trained as facilitators (no prior experience necessary). The training will take place October 7-8^th here at St. John. If you would like to help, please call Paul Gallagher in the Parish Center.

Why Catholic Training: We are still looking for more facilitators; so if you would like to help with this exciting program that will begin in January, please call Paul Gallagher.

RCIA: If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Catholic Church, our fall session of RCIA (Rite Of Christian Initiation of Adults) is set to begin Sunday, October 1st. RCIA will meet weekly each Sunday morning from 9-12 until Easter. To learn more, or to receive a sign up packet, call Paul Gallagher.

PARENTS of students preparing for Reconciliation and Eucharist should have received a letter inviting them to a meeting on either Tuesday, October 10 or Thursday, October 12 at 6:45 pm in the cafeteria. This is a very important meeting at which changes in the Sacramental Preparation classes will be explained.

— LIFE TEEN (Grades 9 -12) —

Sunday, October 1st: Uganda Awareness: Have you ever wanted to just help those in great need? Well, this Life Night is going to allow you to do just that! Join us this evening as we learn about the perils and dangers facing the children of Uganda and then reach across the Atlantic to help our Brothers and Sisters. Truly, this is one Life Night you don't want to miss!

Sunday, October 8^th – Does your life ever feel out of control? Do you feel like everyone is always telling you what to do? On October 8^th, we’re going to be looking at how Christ calls us to always be on the move for him and to live our lives as apostles. Check out this really fun Life Night called “Cast Off!”

Life Teen is once again sponsoring a Pre-Christmas bus trip to New York City! The bus will leave St. John at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9^th and arrive in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. The day is yours to enjoy a show, shopping, or whatever you desire. The bus will leave New York at 6:00 p.m. The cost for the bus is $55.00 per person. The trip has sold out quickly each year, so please reserve your spot by calling Paul in the Religious Ed Office.

Congratulations, You Win! The Life Teen newsletter just went out a few weeks ago. It’s a totally sweet edition with some information about how you can win yourself some great stuff! If you want a newsletter, grab one in the back of the Church or e-mail Kenn at kdemoll@sjwest.org to get one.

Lend a Helping Hand: We’re looking for a few teens that would be interested in doing some service work for those in and around Westminster in the next couple of weeks. If this sounds interesting to you, send Kenn an email at kdemoll@sjwest.org.

SAVE YOUR OLD CELL PHONES FOR LIFE TEEN: We will be collecting old cell phones in October as a project to help fund our trip to Italy next year. Watch the bulletin for more details.

THANK YOU TO ALL LIFE TEEN PARENTS who answered the call for help with the Life Teen Fall Kick Off. We couldn’t have done it without you! Aslan and the entire team says–Thanks!

— THE EDGE (Grades 6, 7 & 8) —

We meet every 2^ndSunday and 4^th Friday from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. This ministry is open to all 6^th , 7^th & 8^th graders.

FYI: The EDGE welcomes everyone! The more friends you bring to The EDGE, the bigger and better we can make it!

NOTICE: The Collect All Four Extravaganza has begun! Come to all four EDGE events (noted with an *) and win a Blockbuster gift card instantly!! Everyone who attends all four events (*) will also be entered in a drawing for an IPOD Shuffle! You don’t want to miss this opportunity! Bring all of your friends!!

*Sunday, Oct. 8 – Mystery Fun Night – Welcome back to the fall semester. Community building among 6, 7 & 8^th graders and a lot of fun. Don’t miss this one!

*Oct. 28-29 – Fall Retreat – “A Game Plan for Life”- Deadline for registration is October 20^th. Must register by October 1^st and requires a liability form. Call Kate for more details.

We meet in the Cafeteria from 7-8:30 p.m. every 1^st and 3^rd Friday. Bring your friends and join the fun! Contact Kate for details.

Fri., Oct. 6 – Mystery Fun Night – Join us for a chance to make a difference. We will have a guest speaker and learn more about how to help others. You don’t want to miss this!

Fri., Oct. 20 – What’s in a Pumpkin? It’s more than seeds and slime! Join us for some fun-filled pumpkin madness!

Fri., Nov. 3 – Fall Family Dinner – A change in plans. We encourage everyone to go with your family to the annual spaghetti dinner at The Portico. See you there!

Activities in Our Parish

THANK YOU to all who donated blood and made telephone calls for the September drive. We received 102 pints of blood. The next drive is December 4^th.

CUB SCOUT PACK #420 FUNDRAISER…Help support our Cub Scout fundraiser this fall by buying some delicious popcorn and our BIG money saving “Enjoy the City” coupon books. Ask a Cub Scout or call Carey Scott at 410-239-6179 for details.

Join the Knights at The Portico for a great breakfast from 8-11:30 for pancakes, French toast, eggs and more. Adults - $5, children $3. Car raffle tickets and Christmas cards will also be available. The Knights appreciate your continued support.

October is Respect Life Month. Join us for this peaceful hour of prayer as we silently pray for an end to abortion. No graphic signs are used. From 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Rt. 140 and Sullivan Road by the St. John Church sign. For more information, call 410-848-9391.

We will be offering STAND training on the following dates at St. John School:

The Sodality meets for the 9:15 am. Mass. All parishioners are invited to join in praying the rosary after Mass. A meeting follows in the Parish Center. For details, call Carolyn Keiner at 410-848-4563.

Join us for another talk by Fr. Joe Breighner. Doors open at 6:30 and LECTURE BEGINS at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door. For more information call Theresa 410-848-4744 x 227.

Members will meet for a day of prayer, meditation and reflection from 9-3 pm at Bon Secours Retreat House in Marriottsville. Our moderator will be Fr. Patrick. The price is $22.00 and includes lunch. Transportation is by private automobile. Members are requested to pay at the September meeting. Non-members are welcome. For details call Irene at 410-848-0489.

Tickets are $40 per person and are available at the Parish Center and at the Portico Bookstore. Proceeds benefit St. John Church. For more information call the Parish Center at 410-848-4744 or Anna at 410-876-2652.

CAKE DONATIONS NEEDED FOR BULL ROAST: If you can help out by baking a cake for our cake wheel, contact Marge Matulonis at 410-848-9143.

DONATION CONNECTION: The Gabriel Project is in need of furniture, clothing, children’s items, etc., on an as needed basis for families in need. We are setting up a church network that will allow anyone interested to simply receive an email when an urgent need arises for a specific item (example: we currently need a crib). If you or anyone you know has the item to donate, we will make arrangements to pick it up. If you have a truck that could be made available for an occasional transport of items, we need your help. Call Lynn Pavlock at 410-871-0813 for more information.

STUFFED ANIMALS: We need new or clean used stuffed animals, dolls, doll clothes and other stuffed toys. Any questions, please call Cathy Hoos at 410-876-2442.

STITCHIN’ NOOK BOOTH NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: If anyone would like to volunteer their services to either sew or crochet items for the booth, Mrs. Pat Davis would be willing to donate the material to anyone who would be interested. Please contact her at 410-876-1483. We also need committee volunteers for all the booths for Friday and Saturday, December 1^st and 2^nd. Please call Jim Diggs at 410-346-6576 for more information.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES: Check your attics, basements, closets, etc. for used and new religious articles/rosaries, pictures, bibles, statues, medals, prayer cards, etc. for our 2007 Christmas Bazaar. For information call Nina at 410-635.6422.

THE MARKET PLACE is now accepting useable donations of small furniture, lamps, pictures, linens, toys, games, household items (NO CLOTHES OR SHOES) for the Christmas Bazaar until Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the school basement. Call Regina Sell at 410-876-6170 for more details.

The next meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be on Wednesday, October 4^th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. We look forward to seeing all of our members at this meeting. If you are interested in helping the poor, join us at this meeting or call Patty Terrano at 410.857-1473. We’d love to see you there!

Doors open at noon and bingo will begin at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Hot roast beef dinners will be available for $5.00, either eat-in or carry-out. Other food and drinks available during the bingo. Proceeds benefit Delone Catholic Speech & Debate Team. Call Larry Gray at 410-775-0650 for tickets or information.

Please join us for a day of spiritual enrichment, fellowship and a presentation by Fr. Joseph Muth at BonSecours Spiritual Center from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For cost/register call 410-442-1320.

If your relationship has grown cold and distant, if you are separated or thinking about separation or divorce, we believe we can help. Retrouvaille is a Catholic program designed to help hurting couples mend and heal their brokenness. All calls are confidential. For more information call 410-647-0350 .

An evening of prayer in honor of St. Therese, The Little Flower will be held at 7 p.m. at Annunciation B.V.M Church in McSherrystown, PA. Anyone wishing to bring a rose symbolizing their intentions may do so.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE, HEALING & HOPE…The Respect Life Committee and Madonna Ministry at Sacred Heart Parish of Glyndon are planning a special Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 4^th at 7:00 p.m. to provide a place for those who have lost a child to grieve, remember and experience the love of God through the Eucharist. If you would like the name of your child to be included in the reading of the deceased at the Mass, contact the parish office at 410-833-1696.

HISPANIC MINISTRY CONFERENCE…Thursday, Oct. 5

A one-day conference is being held for priests, deacons, religious and lay leaders interested in Hispanic Ministry at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center in Columbia from 9-4.pm. Keynote: Most Rev. Kevin Rhoades, Bishop of Harrisburg. Cost is $35 – call 410-547-5423 for more information.

St. Joseph’s–Eldersburg presents Dr. Ray Guarendi, a home-schooling father of 10, clinical psychologist, author, public speaker and radio host at 7:00 pm. Price is $10/person, $15/couple. Seating is limited. For information call Kathy at 410-549-2007.

St. Peter’s Libertytown is holding this seminar from 8 a.m.-2 pm. and follow-up classes on Men and Women are from Eden. The seminar begins with Mass in the parish center at 8 a.m. and continues thru lunch. The cost is $28 per person for the seminar and follow-up classes. For details call Carolyn at 301-898-5111 x 14 or email: nolanck@hotmail.com

BULLETIN DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting notices is 12:00 noon on each Monday prior to the weekend of distribution. Please send articles via email to bulletin@sjwest.org or you may fax articles to 410-857-1519.

PORTICO BOOKS + GIFTS EXTENDS HOURS:

Good news! We are extending our hours and will now also be open on Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. Christmas inventory is arriving daily – shop early for best selections! Please support our gift store!