Parish Bulletin

This weekend we join with the Church throughout our nation to celebrate Respect Life. Along with the 40 days of fasting and prayer that will conclude on November 4^th, we are praying for an ever-deepening respect for human life from conception to natural death. This is not a political agenda, philosophical debate, nor an unresolved issue. Witnessing to the sanctity of human life is a response to the Gospel teaching that all life comes from God. Let us continue to keep in our prayers all those who have suffered from abortion, particularly those who are in need of God’s healing, forgiveness and peace.

Our parish Pro-Life committee, Project Rachael and St. Vincent de Paul Society invite you to participate and help witness to life by: protecting the pre-born, the newly born, the elderly and supporting the needs of families in our community. The Maryland Catholic Conference needs our help to support legislation that is consistent with the Gospel of Life: ending abortion, supporting funding that assists families, children, the ageing and ending the death penalty.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY. . . Sunday, October 7

An anointing with Holy oils will take place at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, October 20 and after the 11:15 Mass on Sunday, October 21^st. 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 if you wish to be anointed, and arrangements can be made. Anointing can also be done when you attend Mass on weekends or weekdays.

WE ASK YOUR PRAYERS for all who are homebound or in nursing homes and for all the sick, especially…Bill Preston, Charles Fischer, Eleanor Nelson, Myrle Hughes, Walter Moore, Raymond Rolle, Samuel Aversa, Phyllis Speelman, Grace Fischer, Marie McCurdy, Kerrie Hohrein, Vivian Richardson, Brooks Davis, Deacon Bob Malinowski, Michael T. McCaffrey, and Estelle Jordan.

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of J. H. Arnold Bands, Dennis Hoffman, Joan Shaneybrook, Raymond Saliva and Alphonse Valenti and for their families and friends.

BAPTISMS: Congratulations and welcome to Abigail Grace Ware, daughter of Stephanie and Joshua Ware.

STATUS of MORTGAGE:

Beginning Balance: 9/1/07 $1,945,429

Paid: Interest $11,753

Principal 14,809 -26,562

Interest Charged 11,753

Ending Balance 10/1/07.................................................. $1,930,620

NOTICE: The “5^th Sunday” envelope offerings are used to reduce the mortgage.

School Calendar

Oct. 7– Catholic Schools Fair -Frederick Comm.College 1-3 p.m.

Oct. 9– Parent Mtg. SKIP- St. John Regional Sch–Frederick 7 pm

Oct. 10 – High School Presentation for Parents – 7 p.m.

Oct. 12 – School Liturgy Gr.1-8 – 9:30 a.m. - Church

Oct. 16 – Child Protection Workshop –7-8:30 p.m.- Portico

Oct. 17 – 2^nd Gr. Field Trip – 9-1 p.m.

Academic Team Mtg. Rm. 8B – 3-4:15 p.m.

PTF General Mtg. 7 p.m. - Portico

The school will be conducting STAND training for anyone involved in any of St. John ministries from 7-9 p.m.

HELP INVEST IN OUR CHILDREN'S CATHOLIC EDUCATION…Help the St. John Community by supporting our children's future with a solid Catholic education while attending our school! This year's PTF Fundraisers include Innisbrook Gifts, Market Days, Entertainment Books, the Silent & Live Auction, and the Walk-A-Thon. Proceeds go to support Catholic Education. For more info, visit the St. John School/PTF on the St. John Church web site at www.sjwest.org. Thanks for your support!

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.

GROCERY CERTIFICATES PROGRAMS: 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. Gift cards are available for purchase in the school office, the 1^st and 3^rd “Hospitality Sundays” at the Portico or by calling the parish office.

The school also participates in the grocery bonus programs for Giant, Martin’s and Safeway. Forms are located at the entrances of the Church. Take a flyer for the appropriate store and fill it out and place it in the collection basket or drop off at school. Call Darlene

Small groups will begin meeting again to complete the second part of “The Profession of Faith.” The groups will meet for 6 weeks, finishing the week of November 11^th. Anyone can participate, even if you didn’t participate last spring. Registration forms are available in the narthex of the church. We ask that everyone who participated in the spring register for this session.

YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER beginning October 2^nd through October 25^th. Great gifts for the holidays! Brochures available through Religious Ed Office.

PARENTS of those students preparing for Reconciliation and Eucharist should have received notice of the Mass of Recognition which will take place on Saturday, October 27^th at the 5:00 p.m. Mass OR Saturday, November 3^rd at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. The notice states which Mass you are assigned. If you cannot make the Mass you are assigned, please call the Religious Ed Office.

Fri., Oct. 19 – MUSIC, Food and Fun night…and pumpkin bowling!! – we want to have a campfire, or go to a corn maze, if possible, so watch the bulletin.

Fri., Nov. 2 – WELCOME TO PISA! Italian food, a pizza dough throwing contest and much more! This night is a follow-up of the “ON LOCATION” night held in the Portico the previous week!

Fri., Nov. 16 – TURKEY BOWLING with a little kick of Thanksgiving treats. Yum, Yum. S’mores and more, lots more. Music and some turkey games! Be sure to join us for some fun!

Fri., Dec. 7 – LASER TAG – Yep… Laser tag is coming to St. John’s –so join us for some fun!

Sun., Oct. 14 - LASER TAG …Get your game face on…it’s going to be a fun night!

Sun., Nov. 11 - BONFIRE NIGHT…Bring all your friends for this bonfire night! Who loves smores, friends and fun games? This night includes all of this and more! Join us for some fun!

Life Teen is a High School Youth Ministry that meets every 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday at 7:15 p.m. in the Cafeteria. On the 3rd Sunday of each month we meet in the Portico at 7:15. New- comers are welcome!

October 7 - “Mystery Revealed” - What’s that suspenseful music I hear? There’s a mystery out there and Life Teen’s out to solve it! Join us in the hunt to solve one of the greatest mysteries of all time!

October 14: “BonFire” How does a nice bonfire sound? How does launching pumpkins from a giant sling shot sound? All this and more!

December 14-16 - LIFE TEEN WINTER RETREAT… It’s a long way from winter! But, Life Teen is planning on going on retreat from December 14-16^th. Mark your calendars. Cost is still being determined.

THANK YOU FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS to everyone who took part in the bus trip to the Basilica and Shrine of the Divine Mercy. Due to your participation the Knights were able to make generous donations to the Basilica Historic Trust, The Shrine of Divine Mercy and St. Mary’s Spiritual Center and Historic Site. We thank you for your participation.

The Knights of Columbus will serve breakfast for the parish from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Portico this Sunday. Please continue to join us for a great breakfast of pancakes, French toast, eggs and much more. Adults - $5.00 and Children $3.00. Your support for our breakfast has been tremendous.

October is Respect Life Month. Join us for this peaceful hour of prayer as we silently pray for an end to abortion from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Rt. 140 and Sullivan Road, by Church sign. No graphic signs are used. For details, call Sallee Love at 410-861-6090.

Meeting will be in the St. Therese Room of the Parish Center at 1:00 p.m. After a short business meeting we will view the Communicating with Compassion video and discuss ways to improve our visits to the sick and shut-ins. All Health Care Ministers are encouraged to attend as well as anyone interested in learning more about this ministry.

Join us for this retreat from 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Msgr. Art will be the Moderator. Call Irene Wheeler at 410-848-0489.

The St. John Sodality will meet for the 9:15 a.m. Mass, followed by the Rosary. For details call Carolyn Keiner 410-848-4563.

Come and hear a presentation by Allison West, LCSW-Child Safe Program Manager for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and learn how to talk to your children about healthy sexuality and sexual abuse prevention. Did you know that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused by age 18 and that 95% are abused by trusted adults and older children. This presentation is sponsored by St. John School & Religious Ed Program from 7-8 p.m. in the Portico. Adults Only

St. John Church and School will sponsor a celebration for the 50^th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone for what was originally the building that housed the 7-12^th grades of St. John School. We are inviting all St. John High School graduates from as early as the 1930’s through the 1970 class who finished their courses in the basement of what is now the Parish Center. Our celebration will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Portico and includes food, dancing and important information on how you can support St. John School today! Be sure to watch the mail for more details or call Ralph Arnold at 410-347-8681 or email him at rarnold@monlife.com.

A Candlelight Mass will be celebrated at 7 pm in church for those who have suffered the loss of a child. This Mass is personalized with the names of these beloved children. Please call Beverly Backof at 410-876-6275 or e-mail at bbackof@hotmail.com to register by Nov. 7. There will be a light reception in The Portico following the Mass.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…If you would like to volunteer to work on one of the Christmas Bazaar Committees contact Jim Diggs at 410-346-6576. A Bazaar Co-Chairperson is also needed.

We need new and used religious articles for the Christmas Bazaar. Check your closets, attics, basements, drawers for statues, pictures, medals, rosaries, bibles, crucifixes, angels, etc. For information call Irene at 410-848-0489 or Nina Price at 410-635-6422.

THE MARKET PLACE (Christmas Bazaar) will be accepting saleable/useable donations now and up until Thursday, Nov. 22^nd. We need household goods, toys, games, linens, glassware, baskets, tins, lamps, pictures, puzzles, small appliances, yard items, small furniture, tools, seasonal items, candles, riding toys and bikes, etc., SORRY, NO CLOTHES OR SHOES. Drop off donations Tuesday or Wednesday in the school basement from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For daytime drop off contact Al Wilder at 410-596-3608. For info call Regina Sell 410-876-6170.

THE CHRISTMAS ROOM (2^nd year at the Bazaar) is looking for donations of any gently used Christmas decorations. Drop off Tuesday or Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the school basement. If you would like to volunteer to help or have any questions, call Nora at 410-812-4374.

STITCHES AND CRAFTS needs volunteers to complete craft kits. We also have lots of yarn, if you would like to make something for the bazaar. Call Jeanne at 410-596-6280.

STUFFED ANIMALS NEEDEED FOR BAZAAR…Clean, stuffed animals, dolls and doll clothes needed, same drop off as market place. For questions, call Cathy Hoos at 410-876-2442.

The St. John Roses cookbooks will be in about October 20. To pre-order get forms in the narthex of the church or at the bookstore.

BE NOT AFRAID FAMILY HOLY HOURS are held on Monday evenings from 7-8 p.m. in Room B in the Parish Center. All parishioners are welcome to attend. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta once said that abortion could be eliminated from our country if enough families gathered once a week at their parish for a holy hour of prayer. During Respect Life month, we invite your whole family to a “Be Not Afraid Family Hour.” It will include a video with Francis Cardinal Arinze, Blessed Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II, and a pictorial rosary. Come help make Mother Teresa’s vision a reality!

ST. JOHN ROSES are accepting donations to send phone cards to the military now serving in Iraq. Local phone cards or your donations can be dropped off at the monthly parish breakfasts in the Portico or call Sharon Bryan at 410-848-7126 for details.

The next Pre-Cana sessions are in 2008; Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (May/June). Couples wishing to register, contact Rosalie Seeley at rosalie.seeley@verizon.net.

KNOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS announce the availability of four-year, full-tuition scholarships. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. Catholic students now in Grade 4 or Grade 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. An Information Flyer/Application Request form describing eligibility requirements and deadlines for applying may be obtained from our web site: www.knottscholar.org. or by sending a stamped, self-addressed, business sized #10 envelope to the following address:

Knott Scholarship Funds, P. O. Box 9489, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9489. To obtain an application, you must return the coupon found on the Application Request Form. Please call 877-603-9980 for additional information,

Please continue to help minister to the poor in Carroll County by remembering that next weekend (the 3^rd weekend of the month) is Food Sunday. Please bring your donations of non-perishable food to church and place in the baskets by the doors of the church. We especially need donations of canned meats, stews, spaghetti sauce, canned pasta meals, jelly, peanut butter, powdered milk, canned fruit and bottled juices. Paper goods, such as toilet paper, baby diapers, paper towels, etc. are also needed. Thank you for your generosity!

Join the group from St. Bartholomew’s Church to see “In the Beginning”, the story of Adam & Eve. They will leave at 1:30 p.m. from St. Bart’s new church parking lot and return about 9:30 p.m. Price for the trip including bus, show and dinner is as follows: adults - $80.00, teenagers 13-18 - $55.00 and children are $35.00 each. If you would like to go or have any questions, call Linda Sterner at 410-239-8881.

DELONE HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE & SPEECH TEAM HOSTING A CASH BINGO…Sunday Oct. 21

Beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Delone’s cafeteria. A light lunch is available at noon. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For information, call 717-637-5969 x 201.

The Little Community Theatre presents a dinner show, “The Butler Did It,” a zany murder mystery at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ at Bond & Green Streets. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 410-857-5944 during business hours.

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY: The U.S. Catholic Bishops have designated the first Sunday of October as “Respect Life Sunday” and all of October as Respect Life Month.” The theme for this year’s program is “The Infant in My Womb Leaped for Joy.” May each mother, like Mary, cherish the child within her.

The Baltimore Guild-Catholic Medical Association will celebrate its annual White Mass honoring St. Luke, Patron of Physicians, at the Basilica at 1:00 p.m. Bishop Denis Madden will be the principal celebrant. Physicians present at the Mass will be invited to have their hands anointed with holy oil. Medical students, allied health professionals, and scientists will be invited to receive a special blessing. A luncheon reception with speaker (Rev. James Gould, CMA Chaplain) will follow immediately afterwards at The Engineers Club. For information and to register for the luncheon please call 410-312-0235 or email igarcia@familink.com.

PORTICO BOOKS + GIFTS: Fr. Leo's cookbook is in stock and available at the Portico Books + Gifts. New inspirational inscribed ceramic tableware just arrived, lots of new items and limited supply. Buy your St. John Christmas Cards early and save $$$.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY. . . Sunday, October 7

THE CHRISTMAS ROOM (2nd year at the Bazaar) is looking for donations of any gently used Christmas decorations. Drop off Tuesday or Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the school basement. If you would like to volunteer to help or have any questions, call Nora at 410-812-4374.

STITCHES AND CRAFTS needs volunteers to complete craft kits. We also have lots of yarn, if you would like to make something for the bazaar. Call Jeanne at 410-596-6280.

ST. JOHN ROSES are accepting donations to send phone cards to the military now serving in Iraq. Local phone cards or your donations can be dropped off at the monthly parish breakfasts in the Portico or call Sharon Bryan at 410-848-7126 for details.

THE CHRISTMAS ROOM (2^nd year at the Bazaar) is looking for donations of any gently used Christmas decorations. Drop off Tuesday or Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the school basement. If you would like to volunteer to help or have any questions, call Nora at 410-812-4374.