Parish Bulletin

Next weekend at the Saturday evening Mass and again at the 11:15 Sunday morning Mass, we will offer the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Celebrating this sacrament with the parish community in the context of the Eucharist provides the parish with the opportunity to pray with those who are dealing with a serious illness. If you know of someone who is ill, and unable to attend one of these liturgies, please contact the parish office.

I want to express my appreciation to all who work with and through our parish health care ministry to respond to the spiritual needs of the sick, homebound and hospitalized. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is a tremendous source of grace and healing. I encourage those in need to receive the sacrament. If you would like to be anointed before surgery, kindly let the parish office know and arrangements can be made. Anointing can also be done when you attend Mass on the weekend or on a weekday.

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. If transportation is needed, call the Health Care Ministry office at 410-876-2248 x220.

WE ASK YOUR PRAYERS for all who are homebound or in nursing homes and for all the sick, especially…Raymond Rolle, Walter Hackett, Estelle Jordan, Andrew Shipton, Marie McCurdy, Jane Yeargain, Phyllis Speelman and Deacon Bob Malinowski.

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Raymond Saliba, Baby Logan Allen Cando, Rhoda Bosley, William Elliott Wanken, Sr., and for Jane Lyn Moore and for their families and friends.

BAPTISMS: Congratulations and welcome to Anthony Joseph Brown, son of Andrea and Kevin Brown; Sophia Rose Fulco, daughter of Tina and David Fulco; Joseph Evan Soliday, son of Lauren and Marc Soliday; Aiden Charles Traenkner, son of Stephanie and David Traenkner; Tessa Ann Welsh, daughter of Lois and Arnold Welsh; and Lily Leilani Phillips, daughter of Marianne and Arthur Phillips.

Amount collected in September from the 5^th Sunday of the month

Envelope Program………………………… $6,733.31

SECOND COLLECTION next weekend October 20-21 will be the Propagation of the Faith.

School Calendar

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

Oct. 18 – School Board Mtg., 7:30 – Parish Center

Oct. 19–22 - School Closed – Professional Days

Oct. 26 – School Liturgy – Gr. 1-8 at 9:30 a.m. – Church

Middle School Dance – 7-10 p.m. - Gym

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

Entertainment Books Limited-Time Fundaiser- The St. John PTF will be selling the popular Entertainment Books next weekend, October 20-21, in the Portico after all masses. Books are $25. Cash or checks will be accepted (sorry, no credit cards). Plus as an incentive, when you buy 4 books, take a 5th book FREE! These make perfect affordable gifts for the upcoming holidays to family, friends, co-workers, and more. 50% of all proceeds go directly to our school. A Catholic education is a lifetime investment, by supporting this fundraiser, you're helping make our school excel to make competitive upgrades, such as computer technology, Spanish books, and much more. Thank you for your support with this PTF event. For questions, contact Karen Angelella at 410-876-6679 or Donna Kelly at 410-346-7096.

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

Thanks to all those who are now participating in our second session of “Why Catholic?” This week, participants will be studying the Paschal Mystery, and how this mystery stands at the center of the Good News that we are to proclaim to the world.

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

THURSDAY Religious Ed Parents: There will be no class on Thursday, October 18^th for both 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. classes. We will have our In-Service Meeting for our Teachers/Assistants.

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 to which you are assigned, call the Religious Ed Office.

Fri., Oct. 19 – MUSIC, Food and Fun night… we want to have a campfire and pumpkin bowling – so join us for some fun!

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 a fun night!

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

We meet every 2^nd Sunday and every 4^th Friday in the Cafeteria/Gym from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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!

DID YOU MISS CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING: Our Confirmation parent meetings were this past week. If you missed the meeting, you need to attend the make-up meeting on October 23^rd at 7:00 PM in the Portico! Call Kenn in the Religious Education Office at 410-848-8443 for any questions.

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

November 17- SPIRITUAL RE-CHARGE: Feel like you need a spiritual recharge and don’t want to wait until the Life Teen winter retreat? We’re going to the “Fan the Fire” rally in York, PA on Nov. 17th! It’s a miniature Steubenville retreat packed into one day! We’ll be leaving St. John at 8:00 a.m. returning by 10:00 p.m. Register by Oct. 14^th & the cost is only $32! Register after Oct. 14^th and by Oct. 28^th, the cost is $35. After Oct.28^th, the cost is $40. The price includes transportation, dinner and event admission. You will need a bag lunch for the day.

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. Watch the bulletin for more details!

As Parishioners, Did you Know....that Saint John School was founded way back in 1866? We have been an integral part of parish and community life for 142 years! Throughout those years, we have strived to live up to our Mission Statement: Saint John School provides an education rooted in the Roman Catholic faith. This education is grounded in proven academic methodologies and balances personal development with responsibility towards others. The Gospel calls us to enkindle our students’ spiritual, intellectual, and physical capabilities for the greater honor and glory of God. We believe our students are the future of the church; therefore, we commit to this purpose. Please keep us in prayer and know that we, in turn, pray for you!

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 Center.

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. This presentation is sponsored by St. John School & Religious Ed Program from 7-8 p.m. in the Portico. Adults Only

This spiritually based ministry is for those grieving the loss of a loved one. We will meet in the Parish Center from 10:30 a.m.-noon and have a continental breakfast. For information call Janet Tenney at 410-833-1542. No registration required.

We will begin our gift-wrapping project for shut-ins on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon and will continue each Monday until Christmas. If you can help out, join us on any Monday.

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! If you have not yet received an invitation, call Ralph Arnold 410-347-8681,email:rarnold@monlife.com.or Colleen Hattrup,410-876-2248 x 218, email chattrup@sjwest.org.

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. A light reception in The Portico will follow Mass.

Join us for a night out for some fun, relaxation and dancing from 7-11 p.m. at the Portico. Adults $5.00 per person, includes chips, pretzels and soft drink, cash bar of beer and wine. Proceeds benefit St. John Church Building Fund. For tickets contact Anne Messina at 410- 751-9844 or Tom Tulley 410-346-6777.

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.

NORTH POLE CANDY…Donations of candy, left over Halloween and similar items are needed for the North Pole booth. Containers will be provided at the church, parish center or the school for any donations.

BAZAAR 50/50 RAFFLE-MINIMUM GRAND PRIZE $2,500 5 tickets will be mailed to each registered family the week of October 22^nd with a return envelope. Tickets can be returned by mail, to the school or at the parish center or before Masses on Nov. 3 and 4^th. Additional tickets can be obtained from the school, parish center or by calling Betsy Diggs at 410-346-6576. Tickets are $1.00 each.

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!

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,

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.

RANGER ROSARY MINISTRY…A group has formed to make Ranger Rosaries to send to the armed forces in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. We are collecting donations to support this project after Mass at the Knight's breakfast and on Hospitality Sunday in the Portico. Donations can also be made by contacting Carolyn Peters at 410-876-8268.

During the month of September, St. Vincent de Paul volunteers gave 513 ½ hours serving 924 clients in the St. Vincent de Paul Office, in the Soup Kitchen, and at Carroll County Food Sunday. We thank you for your financial support to do this work!

Please continue to help minister to the poor in Carroll County by remembering that next Saturday and Sunday, the 3rd weekend of the month is Food Sunday. Please bring your donation of non-perishable food to church and place in the baskets by the door 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. We also need paper goods, such as toilet paper, baby diapers, paper towels, etc.

Sacred Heart Young Adults present “How the Bible Became the Bible” with guest speaker Fr. Chuck Wible at 7:30 p.m. at Belisimo’s, 2900 Baltimore Blvd.,Finksburg. Appetizers provided, Contact: Joy Nuzzo at 410-861-8631 or just show up.

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 $$$.

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.