Sacraments at St. John Parish. Mass Schedule. May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter

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1 Preaching like Paul, Serving like Peter, Faithful like Mary Providing the tools to bring others to Christ! Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday: 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer: 8:00 a.m. Phone: Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD Staff Members Pastoral Staff Rev. Pete D. Literal, Pastor X102 Christine Blake, School Principal X120 Sr. Carol Czyzewski, Adult Faith Formation X106 Theresa Konitzer, Dir. of Religious Ed. X107 Colleen Sisolak, Youth & Young Adults X108 Douglas Byerly, Director of Music Business Staff Shawn Blair, Parish Business Mgr. X113 Eric Schumacher, Physical Plant Manager X110 Martha Schumacher, Admin. Assistant/ Cemetery Manager X100 Suzan Muller, Administrative Assistant X101 Denise Caton, Secretary Rel Ed/ Youth X109 Jennifer Ehrlich, Communications Coord. X104 Mary Beth Bressler, Admin. Assistant X104 Laferne Johnson, Accountant X103 Our Mission Established in 1822, St. John the Evangelist Congregation is a welcoming, worshiping Catholic community, rooted in Jesus Christ, ministering to all, bonded by faith, directed by hope, and growing in love. St. John s is committed to living out by our words and actions the call to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. Sacraments at St. John Parish RECONCILIATION Saturdays 4:00-4:30 PM; Select evenings during Lent & Advent; Anytime by appointment. BAPTISMS Baptism of infants and young children is celebrated on the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays. All parents are asked to attend a Baptism Registration session. Also, a Baptism Preparation class for parents of first-born 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. 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. May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter

2 F r o m t h e P a s t o r s D e s k SPRING FLING 2018, ASCENSION SUNDAY, MOTHERS DAY Spring Fling 2018 is almost here. I want to thank those who responded to support our White Elephant Sale, which is going on now, and our call for volunteers. Of course, we are still in need of your help. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Martha Schumacher in the Parish Office: Please invite your families and friends to come to St. John on May 10-12, Next week is Mothers Day, and we celebrate Ascension Sunday. This is the time for all of us to appreciate our mothers by asking Jesus, who ascends to heaven to bless our mothers with our prayers. I encourage all to donate a Mass offering for your mother. This is the best gift that we can give them on Sunday, May 13 th. Mass intention cards are available in the narthex. Happy Mother s Day to all mothers! This coming Sunday, May 13, is also our Children s Mass. Let us celebrate a special worship and experience with our families at 11:30 AM Mass, especially paying attention to the spiritual needs of the young members of our faith community and for the special intention of our mothers. I thank you for your support of our faith community. The contributions you give through the Sunday offertory collection provide important funding for the operation of our parish church, particularly in supporting ministries and programs. Just to share I find it much easier to give online for my weekly contributions. Please also consider making your contributions electronically through Online Giving. You can make the switch to online giving and your contribution will be made automatically without writing checks. Simply visit our website at and click the Online Giving button in the upper right corner. Through online giving, even if you are unable to attend Mass at St. John during summer vacation, your support continues. Many Blessings to You! Father Pete

3 6 th Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018 "Jesus said to his disciples: As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. -John 15: 9-17 Welcome... to all visitors. Thank you for worshiping here at St. John the Evangelist parish. J o i n U s i n W o r s h i p Mass Intentions Mon May 7 8:30 AM John Kain Tue May 8 8:30 AM Kathleen Kelly Wed May 9 8:30 AM Theodore James Webster Thu May 10 8:30 AM Frank Pantano Fri May 11 8:30 AM Ronald Fabiszak Sat May 12 5:00 PM Kevin Smith Sun May 13 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:30 AM All Mothers All Mothers All Mothers Parish Life This Week Mon Our Daily Bread Casseroles School Closed 7:00 PM Liturgy Committee Meeting Tues 6:45 PM Confirmation Session Wed 10:00 AM 7:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry Choir Rehearsal Thur 5-10 PM Spring Fling Fri 5-10 PM Spring Fling 9:00 PM Fireworks Sat PM Spring Fling Sun 10:15 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Mother s Day Ascension of the Lord Anointing of the Sick Baptism Prep Baptism Registration Children s Mass with May Crowning Pray For... the sick of our parish: Lindy Kness, Sunnie Moorman, Jessie Wodka, Carolyn Bayer, Anna Mae Woytowitz, Al Kramer, Jerome Murphy, Susan Rye, Joe Keller, Melanie Creamer, Marge Schoennagel, Harold Campbell, Lawrence & Margaret Donohue... our beloved deceased: Sunday s Reflection The First Reading from Acts begins with Cornelius falling at Peter s feet. Peter lifts him up and says, In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. Cornelius was likely the inspiration for that statement. St. Cornelius is a significant person in the Acts of the Apostles. A documented centurion in the Cohors Italia, he is considered by most Bible researchers as being one of the first Gentiles converted to Christianity. The message, however, applies to all of us, as most of us are indeed Gentiles. It is made clear that Cornelius was a holy and generous man. However, he did not receive the Holy Spirit until he had heard the Gospel from Peter and responded to it. That is what each of us is called to do as well. If we allow the Lord to be an important part of our lives, God will do everything for those who are willing to receive Him. This reading then reports, While Peter was still speaking these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the word. St. Peter is later criticized for entering the house of a Gentile, eating, and then baptizing Cornelius, but in Acts 11 Peter responds, If then God gave them the same gift he gave to us when we came to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to be able to hinder God? God is there for all of us, but we must receive Him and open our lives to Him. Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc. Next Weekend s Celebrants (subject to change) Sat May 12 5:00 PM Fr. Pete Literal Sun May 13 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Fr. Nick Rokita Fr. Nick Rokita Fr. Pete Literal

4 J o i n U s i n C o m m u n i t y We welcome the following members of our growing parish family, who registered at St. John in April: Erin Donohue, Nicholas & Kelsey Mangione, Scott & Jennifer Wilkinson, Bryan & Lisa Zissel Altar Flower Donations A loved one, a birthday or an anniversary may be honored by making a donation of $50 for altar flowers. Complete the enclosed form or contact the parish office if interested. Flowers in the sanctuary this weekend are in loving memory of James L. Cooper, Jr. donated by Beverly Daniels & Brett Heslin donated by Pat & Gerry Turnbaugh Anointing of the Sick Those in ill health or preparing for medical procedures, may receive this sacrament after the 9:00 AM Mass next Sunday, May 13, or on the 2 nd Sunday of any month. Mother s Day Cards On Mother s Day weekend, all Masses at St. John will be offered in thanksgiving for our mothers, both living and deceased. Mass cards are be available in the narthex of the church or in the parish office. The intention envelope may be returned to the parish office. Bull & Oyster Roast The Mason Dixon Council (Knights of Columbus St. Mary s Pylesville) will be sponsoring a Bull & Oyster Roast to benefit Harford County Special Olympics basketball team. Friday, May 18 from 7-11 PM. $40 per person, contact John McCarty at Father Pete s 40 th Anniversary Celebration Fr. Pete will be celebrating his 40 th anniversary of priestly ordination on Saturday, May 19 with a special Mass at 9:30 AM here at St. John s, followed by a reception. All are welcome please call the parish office to RSVP so that we can plan for the reception. A celebratory dinner dance is also planned at the Hilton Plaza at BWI Airport on Saturday, May 19 at 6:30 PM. Tickets to the formal dinner dance are being sold by The Filipino Council of the Archdiocese of Baltimore at $70 each and may be purchased by contacting Martha Schumacher at To help us plan, please call to let us know if you re planning to attend either of these events. Crowning of the Blessed Mother The sweet, time-honored Catholic tradition of crowning Mary with flowers, as First Communicants proudly don their special attire, will be celebrated during the 11:30 AM Children s Mass on Sunday, May 13. All are welcome to join in honoring the Blessed Mother. Shred Mill Fundraiser Back by popular demand! Our Teens In Ministry will once again be hosting a shredding event in the evening of Wednesday, May 23 from 5-8 PM. For your convenience, items for shredding may be brought to the Youth Room in the Conference Center ahead of time, beginning Wednesday, May 16. Contact Colleen at , ext. 108 with any questions. Knights of Columbus Blood Drive Supporting the Red Cross - SAVE THE DATE The Long Green Valley Knights of Columbus will be conducting their semi-annual blood drive on Saturday, June 2 in the SJE Church Hall from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This drive is considered a major one that provides 60 to 80 plus units of blood to help 180 to 240 needy children and adults. Please save the date and plan to be there. You can contact the Red Cross or the Knights ( ) to get a reserved time. The Knights will also be available after Masses on the weekend before the drive to facilitate sign ups. As always, we greatly appreciate the support of our SJE parish community.

5 Join Us in Stewardship Join Us at Spring Fling! Counting Our Blessings Weekend of April 28-April 29 Attendance: 5:00 PM: 177 7:30 AM: 119 9:00 AM: :30 AM: 156 Total: 704 Collection: Envelopes: $9,288 Loose: $1,793 Online: $3,683 Total: $14,764 Less Cathedraticum: $3,125 Available: $11,639 Poor Box: $787 Spring Fling Ride Bracelet Coupons Through Monday, May 7, discounted pre-sale RIDE BRACELET COUPONS are available in the parish office for purchase for just $12 that s an $8 savings! Valid either Thursday evening, May 10, OR Saturday afternoon (12-5 PM), May 12. Thank you for your continuing support! Boiler & Fuel Tank Fund Update To date, we have received $183,171 towards the total cost of replacing the boiler and fuel tank in the church. Your continued donations help offset the ancillary expenses associated with this unexpected replacement thank you! Make Your Pledge to Archbishop s Annual Appeal Thank you for your support of the Archbishop s Annual Appeal, Together in Mission. We are still hoping those who have not yet committed to this appeal will do so now, so that we can reach the same total as last year, $104K. Remember, St. John s receives a 50% rebate of donations made after our goal amount of $82K. Next Week s Second Collection Communication/CUA The Catholic Communications Campaign supports high quality Catholic content through a variety of media. Half of all donations stay in the diocese to support local communication needs. The Catholic University of America (CUA) underwrites financially-based scholarships to deserving students. Baby, Maternity Clothes Needed Mary s Home in Maryland, which assists women in crisis pregnancies who wish to carry their babies to term, has a client family with an urgent need for clothing and toddler boy diapers. The following are needed: boys and girls size 5 clothes, girls size 6 pants and tops size 6/small for kids, size large maternity clothing and size women s shoes. To help, contact the center directly at White Elephant Pre-Sale Shop our White Elephant Sale before the Spring Fling opens on Saturday, May 12 from 8 AM-12 PM in the church hall. Bargains abound! Truck/Hauling Help Needed After Spring Fling If you have a truck and can help haul unsold items from the White Elephant to the donation center early on Tuesday morning after the Spring Fling, please contact Pat Loeffler at Pentecost Novena Beginning May 11, please pray for nine days for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit into our parish community. Novena prayers are included in this bulletin. Prepare for Pentecost 2018! We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the early followers of Jesus, who gathered from many parts of the world. We call it the birthday of the Church. On Sunday, May 20 at 11:30 AM, children will receive national flags to carry in procession to the Peace Pole garden. Let s wear red at Mass on May 19 and 20 to signify how our hearts are burning, filled with the Holy Spirit!

6 J o i n U s i n L e a r n i n g St. John School Class of 2018 Scholarships Twenty-six percent of the 2018 class of St. John the Evangelist Catholic School earned over $178,000 in high school scholarship money! Congratulations to or scholarship winners and all our soon-to-be-graduates who earned spots in special programs like biomedical, visual arts, etc. State Financial Assistance Available to Attend St. John the Evangelist St. John the Evangelist School is encouraging current and prospective school families, who meet the income qualifications, to apply for BOOST financial aid, which is Maryland State funding for students to attend Catholic and other non-public schools. The program provides financial awards for students who are eligible for the free or reducedprice lunch program. Awards range from $1,000 to $4,400. Applications due by 5:00 PM, May 21, Visit our website here for application and income details: Religious Education Theresa Konitzer , Ext. 107 konitzermt@sjehydes.org Religious Education Last week we closed another wonderful year of faith formation. A special note of thanks to all the catechists who served as teachers, assistants, and helped in the office for all their hard work, dedication, and support of the program. You are the back bone of the program and all that you do is greatly appreciated. Registrations for the school year are now being accepted. If you would like to register your child(ren) for the upcoming school year, please complete and return the registration form that can be found at to the Office of Religious Education. Teachers and Assistants To begin the new school year, we are in need of teachers and assistants. If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact Theresa at , Ext. 107, training and materials are provided. Youth Ministry Colleen Sisolak , Ext. 108 sisolakmc@sjehydes.org TIM, Jr. Topic Day Our last Topic Day of the school year will be Thursday, May 17 from 3-5 PM in the conference center. All middle schoolers are welcome! TIM, Sr. Topic Night Our last Topic Night of the school year will be on Tuesday, May 15 from 6:30-9 PM in the conference center. All high schoolers are welcome! Confirmation 2018 Our next session will be on Tuesday, May 8 at 6:45 PM in the Conference Center. Service hours are due July 1. Anyone looking to volunteer at any of our upcoming activities needs to have submitted a volunteer application and have their references checked. Contact Colleen with any questions. Confirmation 2019 Information Session Anyone currently in 8 th grade through high school sophomore, who has completed their 8 th grade year of Catholic Religious Education, is invited to an information session to learn more about our Confirmation Preparation Program on Sunday, May 6 at 10:30 AM in the chapel. Theology on Tap Married and single young adults in their 20 s and 30 s are welcome to meet at Main Street Tower in Bel Air at 7:00 PM on Mondays, May 7 and May 14 for drinks, guest speakers, discussion, and fellowship. Shred Mill Save the Date! Gather your items that need shredding and bring them to St. John s parking lot on Wednesday, May 23 from 5-8 PM. Items to be shredded may be brought to the Youth Room in the Conference Center beginning Wednesday, May 16. Contact Colleen with any questions.

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8 MAY 19 Saturday The Outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and begin to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Acts 2:3-4 Accompanying others on their journey through life, however, means more than just being there. It also means bringing something to the journey, or should I say, Someone who will open my mind and the minds of my fellow travelling companions to the understanding of Scripture as we walk together. Archbishop Lori, A Light Brightly Visible: Lighting the Path to Missionary Discipleship Silent Reflection Novena Prayer for Pentecost Come, Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with your love. Set our lives aflame with your gifts. Grant us wisdom to choose what is good and true; understanding to embrace your plan of salvation; right judgment to act according to your will; courage to share our faith with others; knowledge to live as disciples of Jesus Christ; reverence to respond faithfully to your grace each day; and wonder and awe in your presence. Inspire us with enthusiasm for our Catholic faith. Grant us boldness to proclaim the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ, and help us to bring the transforming power of the gospel to our world. We make this prayer through Christ, our Lord. AMEN. Pray: OUR FATHER, HAIL MARY, GLORY BE, SIGN OF THE CROSS PENTECOST NOVENA to the Holy Spirit for Spirit-Filled Visioning at St. John the Evangelist Parish As we prepare for the Feast of Pentecost, let us ask for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit s guidance upon each member in our community of faith. May we be inspired to more eagerly and concretely embrace our baptismal vocation to be disciples of Jesus, to spread the Good News, to be active in the life and ministries of the parish. Let us pray for a renewed vision of who we are as church in these times and wherever we may serve in the name of Jesus. This Novena is prayed the nine days before Pentecost, beginning on Friday of the sixth week of Easter. Start with the SIGN OF THE CROSS followed by the READING FOR THE DAY. (After the daily reading, continue to the Silent Reflection and Pentecost Novena Prayer found on the last page.) MAY 11 Friday You Will Receive Power But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witness in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth. Acts 1:8 As we continually refresh, repair and deepen the image of Christ within us, then what the Church believes and teaches becomes not a burden but a response of love to the One who loved us first and poured out his life in selfgiving love to save us. Then we become his authentic witnesses to our families, friends and co-workers (expressly here at St. John.) Archbishop Lori, A Light Brightly Visible: Lighting the Path to Missionary Discipleship

9 MAY 12 Saturday Jesus Promise of the Advocate When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. John 16:13 We are asking (you) to engage in prayerful discernment so as to dig deeper into what lies behind the numbers: parishioners who have stopped practicing the faith, young people who depart after Confirmation, changing parish demographics, groups in the parish that have not yet been reached, etc. We should approach this process with hope and joy to make our parishes ever more vibrant centers of evangelization, that manifest the attractiveness of the Gospel and the warmth of Jesus truth and love. Archbishop Lori, A Light Brightly Visible: Lighting the Path to Missionary Discipleship MAY 13 Sunday The Need to be Born of the Spirit Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. John 3:5 In virtue of (our) baptism, all the members of the People of God have become missionary disciples. Every Christian is challenged, here and now, to be actively engaged in evangelization; indeed, anyone who has truly experienced God s saving love does not need much time or lengthy training to go out and proclaim that love. Each of us should find ways to communicate Jesus wherever we are to offer others an explicit witness to the saving love of the Lord. Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel ##120 and 121 MAY 14 Monday The Spirit Gives Life to Dry Bones Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. Acts 1:8 Every disciple must repent by the regular and fruitful reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and recognize the need for ongoing conversion in his or her life. If we wish to be like Christ and to love what he loves and to reject what he rejects, we should turn, again and again, to the Lord s words in the Sermon on the Mount where he sketches for us a self-portrait. It is that same portrait the Lord wishes to inscribe on our hearts as well. Archbishop Lori, A Light Brightly Visible: Lighting the Path to Missionary Discipleship MAY 15 Tuesday Life through His Spirit If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. Romans 8:11 Thus, (our) parish (community) must be outward bound,, geared up not just to offer good things and then hope that people will show up, but actively in search of those who need to hear the Gospel, actively trying to make connections with people in the parish boundaries, intentionally inclusive of parishioners and potential parishioners in all their diversity. Archbishop Lori, A Light Brightly Visible: Lighting the Path to Missionary Discipleship MAY 16 Wednesday Understanding Comes through the Spirit Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. 1 Corinthians 2:12 Christ is the Light of nations. Because this is so, this Sacred Synod gathered together in the Holy Spirit eagerly desires, by proclaiming the Gospel to every creature, to bring the light of Christ to all men, a light brightly visible on the countenance of the Church. Lumen Gentium, No. 4. MAY 17 Thursday One Spirit, Many Gifts Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit: and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 We have to be willing to ask how we are responding to the vocation to discipleship we received on the day of our Baptism. Archbishop Lori, A Light Brightly Visible: Lighting the Path to Missionary Discipleship The Lord needs you for His Church. Be active members of the Church, go on the offensive, build a better world of justice, of love, of peace, of fraternity, of solidarity. Don t leave it to others. Pope Francis MAY 18 Friday The Fruit of the Spirit By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. There is no law against such things. Galatians 5:22-23 The Church which goes forth is a community of missionary disciples who are involved and supportive, who bear fruit and rejoice. The Lord has taken the initiative, he has loved us first. Let us try a little harder to take the first step and to become involved. An evangelizing community gets involved by word and deed in people s daily lives always concerned with fruit, because the Lord wants her to be fruitful. Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel #24

10 Harford Area Young Adult Ministry presents: THEOLOGY ON TAP Main Street Tower 29 S Main Street, Bel Air 7:00pm Happy Half-Hour 7:30pm Guest Speakers 8pm Lively Discussion & Fellowship 4/9: Called to do what? Bishop Adam Parker 4/16: Why Can t We Be Friends? Meghan Doyle 4/23: I ll Be There For You Matt Himes 4/30 Encounter Chris Wesley 5/7: Bored at Mass? Fr. Matt Buening 5/14: Do Something! Sr. RoseMary Eve Join us for one or all of the nights in our 6-week series! No commitment! good company good drinks good talks All married and single young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited!

11 The most fun time of our year is HERE! 3-Day Spring Fling Carnival & More! This Thursday & Friday, May 10 & 11, from 5-10 PM Saturday, May 12, from Noon 10 PM Can you volunteer a couple of hours at one of the tables or booths? Register to volunteer online at Click on find a sign-up in the lower right hand corner and enter schumacherml@sjehydes.org in the section or call us at and we ll help you sign up. Time is running out! PRIOR to May 7, purchase all-you-can-ride coupons for $12, an $8 savings. They may be turned in for unlimited ride bracelets on Thursday evening 5-10 PM OR Saturday, noon to 5 PM. Watch us light up the sky! Come Friday evening about 9:00 PM for a FREE professional fireworks display. Spring means flowers, and we ve got em! Choose from a variety of plants and flowers, and pick up eye-popping baskets for Mother s Day giving. Our Silent Auction & Box Raffle have many great offerings, including beach getaways, sports and music memorabilia, gifts for Mother s Day, and much more! Check out our Discount Dining board and enjoy 20% off the face value of gift cards to local restaurants. Plus, everyone wins at the Wine Pull! A $10 donation (ages 21 and older) gets you a mystery bottle of wine to take home. Shop til you drop at our HUGE White Elephant Sale, Book, Music and Movie Tables and at the Children s Clothing Boutique. You can even shop extended hours at the White Elephant before the Spring Fling opens on Saturday morning from 8 AM 12 PM in the Hall. See you THIS week!

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