Parish Bulletin

Today, with Catholics throughout the world, we celebrate World Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday gives us a unique opportunity to become “spiritual partners” with the priests, Sisters, Brothers, and lay catechists who are serving in village missions, small schools, medical outposts, orphanages, refugee camps and crowded cities throughout Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands and remote regions of Latin America. While we may not travel to a distant land to proclaim such “Good News,” we are still called by our Baptism, to share our faith, to be missionaries. World Mission Sunday reminds us that we can fulfill our missionary responsibility on this Sunday and everyday through prayer and financial support.

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: Persons with a chronic illness which affects day to day life; 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. If you need transportation call the Health Care Office 410-876-2248 x220.

WE ASK YOUR PRAYERS for all who are homebound or in nursing homes and for all the sick, especially…Andrew Shipton, Stacy Lynn Hudson, Helen Deleise, Herb Miller, Edna Vincent, Keith Lerche, Shirley Weetenkamp, Marie McCurdy, Phyllis Spellman, Kathleen Adcock, Deacon Bob Malinowski and Anthony Colodonato.

WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of Diane Callahan, Salvatore Aversa, Anastasia Ferrie and George Nelsen and for their families and friends.

BAPTISMS: Congratulations and welcome to Thomas Hayward Hinkhaus, son of Shannon and Hayward Hinkhaus; Sonny Maryland Redding, son of Christina and Scot Redding; Griffin Michael Vincent, son of Carrie and Steven Vincent; and Sydney Ashton Nadeau daughter of Julie Ann and Michael Nadeau.

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR this weekend were donated in memory of Valerie J. Allen by her loving family.

CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

Total Pledged: $ 7,478,807

Paid to Date: 6,870,538

Balance $ 608,269

SECOND COLLECTION this weekend will be for the Propagation of the Faith. We appreciate your generosity.

School Calendar

Oct. 22 - School Closed – Professional Day

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

Middle School Dance – 7-10 p.m. – Gym

Oct. 29 – STAND TRAINING 7 p.m.

Nov. 1 - All Saints Day – Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Executive Comm. School Bd. Mtg. 7 p.m.

Nov. 2 - PTF Spaghetti Dinner - 4- 8 p.m. Portico

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

Entertainment Books Limited-Time Fundaiser- The St. John PTF will be selling the popular Entertainment Books this 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.

INNISBROOK ON-GOING FUNDRAISER: Check out the website for gift giving ideas. The school receives 50% of all sales.

Please join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to meet the teachers and staff, tour the facility, review textbooks, ask any questions and learn more about our school. Our school serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. Light refreshments will be served.

This week, the participants of Why Catholic will be studying the Holy Spirit. We know that the Holy Spirit guides the Church and should be our guide as we live our lives of faith. Pray to the Holy Spirit this week, asking for guidance and direction in areas in which you struggle.

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

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.

REMINDER: Mass of Recognition for those students preparing for Reconciliation and Eucharist 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.

PARENTS of second graders preparing for Reconciliation and Eucharist should have received information this past week about the Reconciliation Services which will take place on Tuesday, November 15^th at both 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. and on Thursday, November 27^th at both 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. If you did not receive this information, please call the Religious Education Office.

Fri., Oct. 19 – MUSIC, Food and Fun night…and pumpkin bowling!! Join us for a campfire, music, games, candy & more.

Fri., Nov. 2 – SAINTS NIGHT! Learn some really cool stories about Saints and how the Saints are fighting on your side. Get ready for some Win-Loss-or Draw 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!

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

Fri., Oct. 26 - FUN, FUN, FUN–MYSTERY NIGHT. This night is going to be a mystery night you’re not going to want to miss. Bring a friend and be entered into a fun drawing!

Sun., Nov. 11 – PISA NIGHT… This night is a follow-up with the ‘ON LOCATION’ night held at the Portico the previous week!

THANK YOU to all who joined us on our Fall Retreat. Many of you asked for a Spring Retreat! So, Our Edge Lenten Retreat will be February 22-23 and will go ever longer! More details to come !

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 we meet in the Portico at 7:15. Newcomers are welcome!

October 21-“Word:” Is reading Scripture about as much fun as having a root canal? If you come to this night, you are never going to think about reading Scripture like that again! Bring your Bibles!

October 28 - “Service: Mexico:” How would you like to help some people in dire need? Join us as Kevin and Andrea Brown, former Mexico missionaries teach us about the village they served in and how we can help those people! Don’t forget to bring your mission bucks back! Want to get in on this project? E-mail Kenn at kdemoll@sjwest.org <mailto:kdemoll@sjwest.org>.

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 p.m. Register 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 a retreat from December 14-16^th. Mark your calendars. Cost is still being determined. Watch the bulletin for more details!

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.

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.

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.

Our next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. REMINDER: Our November meeting will be Thursday, November 15^th rather than the last Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Contact Dawn Welsh at 410-876-0250 for more information.

Join us for this St. John’s tradition for an evening of good friends, family and good food. As an added attraction this year, “Old Blue Eyes”, Frank Sinatra, will be making a private appearance at the dinner crooning throughout the evening. Tickets will be sold at the door and are: $9 (adults), $5.50 (children 4-12), family $30 and children 3 and under are free. So take the night off from cooking, bring your friends, relatives, neighbors and enjoy a fun filled family-friendly night from 4-7 p.m. at the Portico.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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. Call Nora at 410-812-4374 for questions or to help.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

Even though it is still Autumn, our thoughts are turning to the Lord’s Birthday and the Adopt A Family Program. We would like to identify persons who wish to adopt an entire family in order to provide them with more time for budgeting and shopping for the families’gifts. If you are interested in helping an entire family, please call the St. Vincent de Paul office at 410-848-8693.

REMINDER: St. Vincent de Paul clothing truck will be on campus this weekend to accept your clothing donations.

Delone is hosting their annual open house from 12:00 noon until 3 p.m. This invitation is extended to all students and their families, particularly those in the 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grades of both private and public schools. Come and “Discover the Delone Difference!” For more information call 717-637-5969.

Open House is scheduled from 12:00 noon – 4 p.m. The day will include presentations, performances and exhibitions. For more information call Chris Bengel at 410-825-4266, x 126.

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. Call Nora at 410-812-4374 for questions or to help.

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. Call Nora at 410-812-4374 for questions or to help.