St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Msgr. Richard E. Cramblitt, Pastor. Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 a.m.

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1 Merry Christmas! St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Msgr. Richard E. Cramblitt, Pastor Weekend Masses (Church) Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 a.m. Weekdays (Chapel) Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass at 8:30 a.m Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD

2 Sacraments at St. John Parish Reconciliation Saturday: 4-4:30 PM Select Tuesday evenings during Lent & Advent Anytime by appointment. Baptisms Baptism of infants and young children is celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month. All parents are asked to attend a Baptism Registration session. Also, a Baptism Preparation class for parents of firstborn children is scheduled monthly. Advance registration is necessary for the session, the preparation, and the sacrament. Contact the parish office about Baptism of children aged 7 and older. First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Preparation for children begins in 1 st grade, and the sacraments are received in the fall and spring of 2 nd grade, respectively. Preparation for adults and older children is done through the RCIA program. Preparation begins in September, and the sacraments are received during the Easter Vigil Mass. Confirmation The Sacrament of Confirmation is offered to anyone in high school who has completed their 8 th grade year of Catholic Religious Education. Preparation takes place through the Teens in Ministry program. The sacrament is conferred in October. Confirmation for adult Catholics is celebrated in the archdiocese twice a year. A period of preparation includes prayerful discernment and catechesis. Adults who desire to become members of the Catholic Faith receive the sacraments through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Marriage Couples preparing for marriage should contact the parish office at least 6 months in advance of their desired date to learn more about our Marriage Preparation program. Anointing of the Sick & Home Communion The Anointing of the Sick is available on the second Sunday of the month, following the 9 AM Mass. Please notify the parish office if a member of the parish is ill and would like to receive Communion at home. Staff Members Phone: office@sjehydes.org Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. Richard Cramblitt Pastor x102 pastor@sjehydes.org Mrs. Christine Blake School Principal x120 cblake@stjohnschoollgv.org Sr. Carol Czyzewski Adult Faith Formation x106 aff@sjehydes.org Ms. Theresa Konitzer Director of Religious Ed. x107 religiouseducation@sjehydes.org Mrs. Colleen Sisolak Youth & Young Adults x108 youthministry@sjehydes.org Mr. Douglas Byerly Director of Music - dbbyerly@aacc.edu Business Staff Mrs. Jane Andrews Parish Business Manager x113 andrewsjl@sjehydes.org Mr. Eric Schumacher Physical Plant Manager x110 facilities@sjehydes.org Mrs. Martha Schumacher Admin Asst/Cemetery x100 cemetery@sjehydes.org Mrs. Suzan Muller Administrative Assistant x101 office@sjehydes.org Mrs. Denise Caton Secretary Rel Ed/ Youth x109 office@sjehydes.org Mrs. Jennifer Ehrlich Communications Coord. x104 bulletin@sjehydes.org Mrs. Mary Beth Bressler Administrative Assistant x104 office@sjehydes.org

3 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church History As the oldest Catholic parish in Baltimore County, St. John Church has been serving the people of Long Green Valley and the surrounding areas for over 194 years. Our first church was built in 1822, during the term of office of James Monroe, our fifth president 39 years before the Civil War. We have seen America grow from a country of 24 states to the great nation that it is today. Worship Faithful to our Christian heritage handed down from Jesus through the Apostles, St. John calls all to worship in the unity of the Body of Christ. Participate in weekend services in our modern church building, or enjoy the atmosphere of our 1855 stone chapel for daily Mass and prayer. Community From the card parties and picnics of the 1800 s to the jousting tournaments of the 1900 s to our annual Spring Fling Carnival (now in its 22nd year!), St. John reaches out to bring the community together for fellowship and fun. Other community outreach programs include the North Baltimore County Wine Festival, Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, and seasonal family events! Learning We seek to bring all people to a fuller understanding and experience of their faith. Our children are led to grow either at our parish school or through our Religious Education program. Our Teens In Ministry trains our young people in their walk with Christ. Adults are invited to participate in one of several scripture studies, small groups, adult lectures, or parish missions. We recognize that knowing our faith helps us to live our faith. Service Faithful to the Gospel call to serve others, St. John parish reaches out to the local community and beyond. This past year, we provided 15,000 meals to the homeless of Baltimore City and Harford County, collected furniture and medical equipment for those in need, and financially supported a sister parish in Haiti. In 2008, we were honored with a Volunteer Service Award by Baltimore County in recognition of our programs that help neighbors and strengthen communities. Outreach St. John Church invites and welcomes all people to join our parish family. Reaching out through the modern media, as well as personal connections, our 1400 families seek to bring others into relationship with Christ and the Church. We are committed to living out the call to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ! Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD

4 Get Involved at St. John LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Liturgy Committee The Liturgy Committee works in consultation with the Pastor and the Pastoral Staff in the preparation and celebration of the liturgical seasons and the sacraments. Meeting on the first Monday of each month, the committee also promotes the work and training of parishioners for liturgical ministries. The committee continues to implement the work of Vatican Council II. Contact: Chris Longhenry, Readers Effective proclaiming of the Word of God at the Liturgy is the responsibility of the person who serves as Reader. During the liturgy, parishioners not only hear the Scriptures but receive them just as those first Christians did. Anyone interested in this ministry will receive training in proper techniques and delivery. Anyone aged 14 or older is welcome. Contact: Deb Jenkins, Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Ministers are key laypersons within the Church. They assist the whole community in the Communion rite. Their primary obligation is to assist the priest in distributing Holy Communion. In our parish, they assist in this sacred duty at each Sunday Mass and on other occasions as needed. Anyone aged 16 or older and confirmed is welcome to apply. Contact: Chris Longhenry, Ushers Our ushers serve the parish at Mass. Their ministry facilitates the collection, offertory procession, Eucharist and dismissal at the conclusion of Mass. Ushers serve by keeping good order in the Church, ensure the environment is satisfactory, and assist those with special needs. Anyone in high school or older is welcome to serve this ministry. Contact: Bob Torr, Altar Society The Altar Society of St. John's is a group from the parish who offer their dedicated service to the Church. They are involved in the life of the Church in a special way. They assist the Pastor in maintaining the Altar, Sanctuary and Sacristy. This includes cleaning and setting of the Altar for Services, caring for the vestments, Altar cloths, etc., and caring for the plants, flowers and decorations for special occasions. Contact: Deb Jenkins, Altar Servers It is a special privilege for a young person to serve at Mass. Parents should consider the serving of Mass as part of their child's religious education and encourage their youngsters to strive to attain this goal. Youths in grade 4 and older may participate in this very special ministry. Contact the parish office if you have a child that would be interested in participating in this ministry. Contact: Martha Schumacher, Children's Liturgy of the Word & KID CHURCH The mission of CLOW or Children s Liturgy of the Word is to celebrate the Word of God, and to have children hear and relate to weekend readings in language suitable for them. CLOW is geared towards children aged 5 to 11. The Sunday Gospel is read, and discussion or an activity is conducted by an assigned presenter. The idea is to make the readings relative and memorable to the children and to enhance their worship experience. The children return to the assembly in the main church during the preparation of the gifts as, together, we celebrate the Eucharist around the table as one family of faith. Contact: Karen Schafer, During designated Mass times, KID CHURCH opens in the Parish Hall for children under 4 years of age. Trained care-givers provide play and learning activities for infants and toddlers so that parents can fully participate in the Mass. Contact: Melanie Hecht, Greeter Ministry Greeters are prepared to welcome and assist all who arrive at the church doors for weekend Masses, thus sharing in the Christian mission of evangelization, worship, and service which, together, recognize each person as a sister or brother in Christ. Contact: Maria Bredehoeft, Prayer Ministry Qualified, trained parishioners serve as compassionate intercessors for Christ by praying after Masses with anyone with specific requests or needs. They witness to scripture s call to pray for one another. Contact: Dr. Verna Carson,

5 SOCIAL JUSTICE AND OUTREACH Haiti Outreach With the beginning of the Archdiocesan Haiti Outreach Project, there came an opportunity for local parishes to enter into a specific relationship with a sister parish and to offer spiritual and material help. St. John s has been involved with partner parishes to provide financial support, emergency hurricane relief, and subsidized education of the 1,000 school children in four schools, as well as providing a morning meal five times per week for all of these children. Contact: Jim Taneyhill, Prayer Network What would we do without prayer? This group is responsible for many answered prayers in the parish. Two parishioners keep track of all prayer requests and publish a weekly to all volunteers who have committed to include these intentions in their prayers. Contact: Carol Calvert, Medical Supplies Ministry St. John's collects medical supplies that are available for loan. Items vary from wheelchairs to walkers to crutches, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We accept any medical supplies that you no longer need, but are in excellent condition and could be used by someone else. Contact: Pat Loeffler, Prayer Shawl Ministry Prayer Shawl Ministry is a dedicated group of parish women. Our ministry begins with prayers and blessings for the recipients of our knitted, crocheted, or sewn shawls, and lap quilts. Those who need to feel God's unconditional love and comfort in their lives are given the hand-made items during illness, major problems, or for the celebration of sacramental anointing. Contact: Carol Calvert, or Teresa Asplen, Bereavement Committee This loyal group of parishioners coordinates the luncheon gatherings that follow funerals at the parish. They set up and clean up, prepare food, and serve the refreshments to grieving families in the church hall. Contact: Pat Turnbaugh, Our Daily Bread Collection St. John's serves the needy of Baltimore by providing casseroles once a month. Our target is to collect 100 casseroles, and generally we achieve this goal. Recipes and pans are provided. All you have to do is shop, bake, freeze, and deliver it to the parish. Casseroles can be brought in at any time. Deliveries are made on the first Monday of each month. Contact: Kathye Hayes, or Jim Novotny, Lunch for the Homeless Twice per month, a faithful group of St. John's parishioners gathers after the 9am Mass to make sandwiches and fill lunch bags for the homeless of Harford County. They provide decorated bags with an encouraging message, and the "baggers" include an assortment of goodies and lots of love. We work in conjunction with a few other area churches and distribute the lunches where the homeless gather in area parks and shopping centers. Contact: Pat Loeffler, Respect Life Committee God sends each and every person into this world as a gift. All human life has value and should be respected from the moment of conception to natural death. With Christ as our center, we are committed to uphold this beautiful truth at the parish level and within our community. This aim includes coordinating educational efforts, attending marches and demonstrations, assuring prayer for all life issues, supporting crisis pregnancy centers, and informing parishioners how we can assist through legislative or any other action. We work with the Long Green Valley Knights of Columbus and Archdiocese Respect Life Committee. Contact: Nancy Burke,

6 The Church is prepared to serve you wherever your life s journey has taken you, if you desire and seek a meaningful faith life or renewed peace of mind and heart deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and guidance of the Holy Spirit support and joy in a vibrant parish community Come consider our offerings contact us come home St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Parish celebrates:.and..coordinates schedules for: Baptism Eucharist Reconciliation Confirmation Matrimony Anointing of the Sick Chapel Adoration and Prayer Bible Study Groups Adult Faith Programs Morning and Evening Prayer Spiritual Retreats and Missions Christian Resources Welcome! Life-long Catholics yearning to renew knowledge and spiritual life Catholics seeking Reconciliation or Adult Confirmation Family and friends discerning membership in the Catholic Church No matter where you are on your faith journey, there is a place for you at St. John! Please contact: Sister Carol Czyzewski, Director of Adult Faith Formation, for more information at carolfssj@archbalt.org or x106.

7 Get Connected with St. John Parish Want to be better connected to what s happening in our parish, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and all across the world? Here are some resources to help you stay in the loop! MyParish App This new app contains lots of information about our parish and events, along with daily Mass readings and reflections, archdiocesan and international news, prayers, confession reminders, weekly church bulletins, and much more! You can download the app by searching for MyParish on your phone s app store, then select St. John the Evangelist Long Green Valley. Flocknote This simple and text-messaging service will deliver news and information about our parish straight to your inbox. With winter weather just around the corner, Flocknote will enable us to send text message alerts in the event of cancellations due to inclement weather. To join the text message list, simply text SJEHYDES to or visit to enter your cell phone number. You may stop text messages by texting STOP to 84576, and you may also unsubscribe from the list at any time by clicking the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of any Flocknote . Facebook Be sure to Like Us on Facebook to read our latest posts: Twitter Follow us on Twitter: Website Stop by and visit our website at Catholic Review Magazine This glossy magazine will be mailed to homes four times per year, and distributed after Masses eight times per year. CatholicReview.org features daily breaking news, and the weekly enewsletter will help keep you informed.

8 Family Fun at St. John s There are lots of ways for children and families to GET INVOLVED and HAVE FUN at St. John the Evangelist! Fall Trunk or Treat Fall Family B-I-N-G-O Blessing of the Animals Advent Advent Wreath Making Breakfast with Santa Creche Lighting & Bambinelli Blessing Winter Father-Daughter Snowball Dance Lent Stations of the Cross Knights of Columbus Fish Fries Spring Spring Fling Carnival Parish Family Picnic May Procession Summer Vacation Bible School St. John School Summer Camps September-May C.L.O.W. - Children s Liturgy of the Word K.I.D. Church Kids In Discipleship Donuts - Sunday Elgee s Café Religious Education Sacramental Prep Teens in Ministry Children s Choir All-Year Long Family Fun Events Geocache Site Altar Serving For more details, be sure to check the weekly bulletin and visit us online at

9 D P SMALL! 9:1 student:teacher ra o Strong infusion of faith Abundant extra-curriculars Differen ated instruc on Foreign language instruc on Half & full day preschool op ons Open House Dates Sun., Jan. 29, :30 pm-2:30 pm Tues., Jan 31, :00 am to 12 pm Wed., Mar. 8, :00 am to 12 pm PreK (3) through 8th Grade Long Green Pike Hydes, MD

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11 Mornings in the Chapel Monday through Friday Morning Prayer 8:00 AM Mass 8:30 AM Group Rosary After Mass Private Prayer til 3:00 PM (Fridays til noon) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament After Mass until 10:30 AM on Tuesdays when school is in session There is a rich prayer life on weekdays in our beautiful stone Chapel. When you have the opportunity, sanctify your day by praying and worshiping God in one or more of these devotions. In Morning Prayer, with hymns, psalms, and Scripture readings, join the Universal Prayer of the Church that priests pray every day. At Mass, pray, hear Scripture and a homily, and receive the Holy Eucharist. With the Group Rosary, join this traditional Marian Prayer and reflect on the holy mysteries of the life of Christ. Spend some time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the altar. Meet quietly with your God in Private Prayer. God loves you and wants to offer you comfort and strength. Be with him in a special way on Mornings in the Chapel.

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