mass intentions we pray - St. John`s Catholic Church
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mass intentions we pray - St. John`s Catholic Church
ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Feb. 25—Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79; Lk 6:36-38 7:00 a.m.—Collis J. Lee 8:00 a.m.—PeterCostalas Tuesday, Feb. 26 -Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50; Mt 23:1-12 7:00 a.m. - Florence Gagne 8:00 a.m. -Florette Harley Wednesday, Feb. 27 -Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31; Mt 20:17-28 7:00 a.m.—Marie Jahnigen 8:00 a.m.– Robert Lewandowski Thursday, Feb. 28—Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1; Lk 16:19-31 7:00 a.m.—Ethel Kable 8:00 a.m.—Frederick Baluch 12 noon - Horace McCullin, Jr. - (Wisdom Club) Fri., Mar. 1 -Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105; Mt 21:33-43,45-46 7:00 a.m.—Wayne Anthony Altomonte 9:30 a.m.– Gilbert T. Perron Saturday, Mar. 2—Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 8:00 a.m.—Walter Prazer 4:30 p.m. - Edmund Adamczyk Sun., Mar. 3—Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 7:15 a.m.– Parishioners of St. John 8:45 a.m.— Frank Kowalski 10:30 a.m.– Lottie Kowalczyk 12:15 p.m. Lorraine Walters 6:00 p.m.– Int. of Larry Ritcey Dear Parishioners, The Peace of the Lord Be With You! In life there is a time for feasting, and there is a time for fasting. Lent is the time for fasting. During Lent we spend 40 days preparing for Easter. The number 40 is very significant. The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years. Jesus prayed and fasted for 40 days in the wilderness. Jesus also spent 40 days on earth after His Resurrection. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Holy Saturday. Our sacrifices during Lent help us to appreciate the Supreme Sacrifice that Jesus made for us. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving are the spiritual practices which we emphasize during Lent. The best sacrifices are those that help other people. If we give up candy, desserts, or alcohol for Lent, put the money we would have spent on them in the poor box or Rice Bowl project. Rice Bowl is sponsored by the Catholic Relief Services. Also, please set aside time for prayer during Lent. Give Jesus some of our time. In Christ, February 24, 2013 PERPETUAL ADORATION UPDATE… We are in need of Adorers for the following hours: Sundays 2:00-3:00 a.m., and 4:005:00 p.m.; Mondays 2:00-3:00 a.m., 5:006:00 a.m., and 11 p.m—12 midnight; Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 a.m. Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 a.m. and Thursdays 2-3 p.m and 5-6 p.m. Call Agnes at the Parish Center, PENITENTIAL FAST and ABSTINENCE: LENTEN GUIDELINES: People ask for clarifications about individual obligations for Lenten Spiritual Practices, especially about fasting. Below are some traditional guidelines to help you enter more deeply into the spirit of Lent. All persons who have reached their 14th birthday are bound by the law of abstinence. All adults are bound by the law of fast up to their 60th year. The current canonical discipline of penance for the United States, in addition to the general character of the Lenten season, may thus be summed up as follows: a) Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence from meat and also days of fast; that is limited to a single full meal. The other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. c) The Fridays of the year outside Lent remain days of penance but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat by some other practice of voluntary self-denial or personal penance; this may be physical mortification or temperance or acts of religion , charity or Christian witness. STATIONS OF THE CROSS...Friday, February 22 Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church at 2:00 p.m. (children’s format) and 7:00 p.m. PALM SUNDAY, March 24… The Hispanic Ministry will be conducting the Blessing of Palms on the parking lot at 11:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 12:15 p.m. Following Mass there will be a presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross. Refreshments will be served following stations. Please join us for this beautiful service as we enter into Holy Week. All are welcome to attend. WE PRAY … WE ASK YOUR PRAYERS for all who are homebound or in nursing homes and for all the sick, especially John Pollock and Caren Lathrop WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE...Gina Dalla Tezza. THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT STEWARDSHIP WEEKLY OFFERING AND COMPARISON: Weekend of Feb. 16-17, 2013 Envelopes: $22,181.16 Loose: 1,567.00 Elec. Debit 3,815.64 TOTAL: $27,563.80 Attendance 2,981 Poor Box 30.00 Weekend of Feb. 18-19,2012 Envelopes: $32,466,50 Loose 3,096.21 Elec. Debit 3,129.53 TOTAL: $38,692.24 Attendance 2,694 Poor Box $1,739.17 This year’s budget is based on a weekly offering of $33,100.00. Last year’s budget was based on a weekly offering of 32,400.00 Our current weekly average is $31,752.88 Last year weekly average was: $30,940.44. PLEASE REMEMBER ST. JOHN PARISH IN YOUR WILL ASH WEDNESDAY COLLECTION amounted to $2,459.00. SECOND COLLECTION taken up last weekend to help the Seminarians amounted to $4,927.00. Thank you for your generosity. THE ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL THANK YOU ST. JOHN PARISHIONERS for your warmhearted and generous response to the 2013 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal! Special thanks to all who have already contributed by mail or during our in-pew pledge process! The Appeal is a wonderful way to approach almsgiving during Lent! If you would like to donate, please come to the parish center where we have plenty of pledge envelopes available for your use. Again, many thanks for your generous initial response! SCHOOL NEWS COMING SOON! – St. John School is gearing up for their Spring Online Auction. We are in need of donations for the auction. We are especially looking for people who have a service they would be willing to donate (such as a spa package, a haircut package, oil change or car-care package, etc.) or who own a vacation home and are willing to donate a week's or weekend's vacation. If you have anything you would like to donate, please contact the St. John School PTO at [email protected]. Thank you! Registration is now OPEN for 2013-2104 school year - St. John School is accepting applications for Pre-K through Grade 8. Check out our exceptional academics and faith-filled environment. Visit www.SJWESTschool.org and click on the Admissions page for a registration packet. Registrations are due by March 8th. Full Day PreK is Here! – St. John School is now enrolling for our PreK class. We are happy to announce that we will now be offering BOTH full and half day PreK. Please contact the school at 410-848-7455 for additional information. WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS AT ST. JOHN SCHOOL See what students at St. John School are learning and experiencing daily! Every Wednesday, families can tour St. John School between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Ask about “Shadow Days” where your student can experience a real classroom setting at SJS. If you have a child entering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 and are considering a Catholic education for your student, we would love to have you stop by for a visit. RSVP’s suggested but not required. Tours may also be scheduled by appointment. For more information, please visit www.SJWESTschool.org or call 310-848-7455. .GIFT CARDS– St. John School has gift cards available for purchase and the school makes a percentage on each gift card sold! Does your employer purchase gift cards for employees? We can purchase the cards in bulk to fill any order. Also, we carry gift cards from most major grocery and retail chains. Contact [email protected] for more information. Gift Card purchases may be picked up at the school or monthly at the Sunday Pancake Breakfasts . ADULT FAITH FORMATION THE KING’S MEN FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Open to all men of the parish, The King’s Men meet every Sunday night from 7:30-9:00 pm. The mission of this nation-wide organization is to help men become better leaders, protectors and providers. This is done through prayer, education, formation and service. Please contact Paul Gallagher if you would like more information. RCIA UPDATE: At the 8:45 am Mass this Sunday, those who have been preparing to fully join the Catholic Church will participate in the Rite of Sending. By way of this Rite, our parish sends the Catechumens and Candidates to meet and pray with Archbishop Lori. It marks the final stage of their journey towards Easter. Please join the entire parish as we support them with our thoughts and prayers. FR. LARRY’S BIBLE STUDY... will conatinue his monthly bible study on Friday March 8th 10:30—12 noon, and on Sunday March 10th from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. He will explore Dr Pitre: Chs 18 & 19-n The Passion of the Messiah. No registration is needed. Come to one session or come to all. Be sure to bring your Bibles! RELIGIOUS ED./YOUTH ACTIVITIES Religious Education Office: (410) 848-8443 ATTENTION ALL RELIGIOUS ED. FAMILIES: Please be cautious in the parking lots during Religious Education class times! The safety of every child on the property is our main priority! RELIGIOUS ED is in need of a few more volunteers during all class session to assist as a hall monitor. Please call the office if you can volunteer to help. HOME STUDY FAMILIES: Home Study will meet on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6:45-8:00pm. Please NOTE: The Benziger Family Life Curriculum will taught in all classes. If you have opted out of this class, please remember to continue to follow the planning calendar and be up-to-date for April’s class. ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND LIFE TEEN (Grades 9 -12) SUNDAY, FEB. 24th: ADORATION PIZZA PARTY: What’s the only thing better than pizza? That’s right, JESUS!!!! We’ll be joining the parish in Adoration after Mass and then heading over for some pizza and hang out time. Teens, if you won’t be joining us in the 6 PM Mass, then make sure to get dropped off at the Church at 7 PM, with normal pick up time and location. CHOSEN: Steubenville Youth Conference: Start this summer off with a BANG!! We have confirmed our dates of June 14-16 to attend this conference in Ohio. I promise it will be one of the most amazing weekends of your lives (just ask anyone who has ever attended). The cost will be around $200 (less if fundraising goes well). There is a non-refundable (unless someone else fills your spot) down payment of $60 due with your registration form. Forms may be found at the back of church or in the parish office. We will only have a limited number of spots!! Please contact Kevin Brown ASAP in the parish office or at [email protected] if you are interested or if you have any questions. Stay tuned for more details. Young Adults Group (Ages 21-35) GROWTH NIGHT: New Evangelization & Year of Faith Join us this Tuesday, February 26th to hear Fr. Michael DeAscanis speaking about the New Evangelization and the Year of Faith. Pizza will be served at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center Dining Room with time for fellowship before the talk. (The talk begins about 7:30 p.m.) MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Maryland March for Life Mark your calendars for the evening of Monday, March 11th; we will be attending the Maryland March for Life in Annapolis. ACTIVITIES IN OUR PARISH HOW TO REGISTER at our PARISH...All new parishioners or those who have never registered with the parish are invited to receive a welcoming packet from the Parish Office, Ushers or Baptism Preparation Class. WISDOM CLUB ...meeting, Thursday 2/28, Mass at Noon. Bring a bagged lunch, desserts and beverage provided. Program will be provided by Deacon Joe who will talk about the Divine Mercy Chaplet. All parishioners are welcomed. PRAYER SHAWL GROUP… Do you like to crochet or knit?..Come join us at St. John to make prayer shawls. We have formed a small group and meet on Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 pm in the Parish Center. Join us for prayer, inspiration and make some new friends. For more information please call Eileen Foerster at 410-346-7712. February 24, 2013 NEW ALTAR SERVERS - INFOMATIONAL MEETING There will be a meeting for any boy or girl who may want to serve on the altar in the coming year. Applicants must be in the 4th grade or older. The meeting will be held on Wednesday March 6, 2013 in the Parish Center. There will be one meeting at 4:00 P.M. and one at 7:00 P.M. It is only necessary to attend one of the meetings. One parent is requested to attend. The meeting will last for approximately 1 hr. If any questions, please call Jim Diggs - 410 302 3312 THANK YOU ST. JOHN PARISHIONERS for your warmhearted and generous response to the 2013 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal! Special thanks to all who have already contributed by mail or during our in-pew pledge process! The Appeal is a wonderful way to approach almsgiving during Lent! If you would like to donate, please come to the parish center where we have plenty of pledge envelopes available for your use. Again, many thanks for your generous initial response! SAINT JOHN SCHOOL/PARISH/COMMUNITY GALA 2013! Please join us for a festive celebration on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 from 6:30-10:30pm in the Portico! Dinner, Dancing, Cocktails, an Awards Ceremony and even a LIVE AUCTION! Auction items include the world-renowned “Father Farmer’s Feast” – a delicious gourmet meal featuring venison! Also auctioned will be a one-week vacation at a top-shelf Oceanside tennis & beach (fully furnished) “VACATION HOME” featuring 2 BR & 2 BA in Vero Beach, Florida! This property usually rents for $1,500/week during high season! Gala tickets are $125/person or $1,500/Table (which includes a free ad in the evening’s program!) Gourmet Food; Warm Fellowship; Exciting Auction; Awards Ceremony – what more could you want?? For more information, please contact Ms. Fran Rock, [email protected] or 410-876-1795., or Ralph Arnold at 410-751-5695. ST. JOHN BLOOD MOBILE… Monday, March 4 Our next blood mobile is Monday, March 4th from 2:00—8:00 p.m. at the Portico. The December drive netted 91 pints thanks to our dedicated donors and callers. I still need callers, if interested call Ted Cook at 410-876-2107 and also a backup person for me in case of an emergency. PARISH BREAKFAST...Sun. Mar. 3 Please join the Knights of Columbus for the Parish Breakfast in the Portico after the 7:15, 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. This is an excellent opportunity to meet new parishioners, support a good cause and to enjoy a delicious breakfast of French toast, pancakes, eggs, creamed chipped beef, sausage gravy, corned beef hash and more. Adults $7.00 and children $3.00. TENDER CARE PREGNANCY CENTER “SHOWER” -..Sun. March 3rd...ST. JOHN ROSES will host the TENDER CARE PREGNANCY CENTER SHOWER (originally scheduled for February 3rd) at the Parish Breakfast . THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT …... FISH FRY FRIDAYS Will continue each week until 3/22 in the Portico, 4-7p.m. Choice of Fish, Shrimp or Vegetable Lasagna dinners, $9, kids 5-10 yrs of age $5 and under 5 free. (kids meals include mac/cheese and applesauce) . Dinners include choice of 2 sides, roll, butter and beverage. Dessert bake sales offered each week by different ministries. CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL CONFERENCE...Register now for the conference on, Saturday, March 16, 2013, 8:30 AM to 4 PM at the Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, Md. The theme is “Proclaiming Christ in a Secular World” and featuring Ralph Martin, Richard Lane and Steve Ray. Closing mass with Archbishop William E. Lori, Celebrant. For more details call Gil Hoffman 410-252-5737 or Bernie Pilon 410-337-3548. or to register, go to www.catholicmensfellowship.com, Space is limited, register now. CALL TO PRAYER- FOR LIFE, MARRIAGE & RELIGIOUS FREEDOM... Sunday, February 24th The U.S. bishops have approved a pastoral strategy to advance a Movement for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty. It is essentially a call to prayer, penance, and sacrifice for the sake of renewing a culture of life, marriage, and religious liberty in our country. All Catholics are encouraged to attend a monthly Eucharistic Holy Hour during the Year of Faith to pray for these intentions. Please join us in prayer on Sunday, February 24 from 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm at St. John Church. For more information call parish office, at 410-848-4744. THE 2ND ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SOCK HOP to benefit the music ministry and Knights charities will be held on Saturday, May 18th at The Portico from 7 to 11 PM. Music provided by Johnny Dark. $25.00 per person or 40.00 per couple. Price includes food and beverages. All must be 21 to attend. For tickets contact Regina McCurdy - 410-8615556, Ralph Peters - 410-876-8268, Dennis Ford - 410-375-7950 or Pat Hogan— 443-293-7869. Last years event was a huge success and did sell out ! NEW CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED! Due to job changes and family growth, the 10:30 Mass Choir has lost a few members recently. To continue to provide quality sacred music for the 10:30 Mass, the choir needs NEW members, especially tenors and basses, but ALL singers, male and female, are welcome. The choir rehearses Thursday evening and sings at 10:30 Mass on Sunday from September to early June. While the commitment to weekly rehearsal is significant, the rewards of participating in this ministry are immeasurable. If you have a pleasant singing voice and a desire to contribute to the beauty of Holy Mass at 10:30 every Sunday, please consider joining the choir! Can’t commit to rehearsals for 10 months?? Please consider joining us for rehearsals from now through March and singing with us for Holy Week (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil). For more information, please contact Regina McCurdy at 410-861-5556 or Joan MacDonald at 410-596-7877. THE DEER PARK LIONS CLUB ...will be collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling in developing countries. Look for the collection boxes near the doors of the church on the weekend of February 23 and 24. 5rd ANNUAL BOYS BASKETBALL BULL/OYSTER ROAST – Mar. 9th ..The St. John Boys K-9 Basketball League is sponsoring a bull roast from 7:00 p.m.- midnight at Martins Westminster. Come and enjoy a night of music, door prizes. Cost is $45 per person. For table reservation (10 per table), tickets or more information, call Debbie Neal at 443 -789-4159 or Tom Scott @410-608-2232 or email [email protected]. Have a fun evening out and help support the league! Please join us! UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS AT THE PORTICO* Feb 24 Bridal Show# Feb 28 Wisdom Club Brown Bag Lunch * Mar 1 Fish Fry* Mar 2 School Gala* Mar 3 Parish Breakfast* *See bulletin for more info #Contact WTTR for info Outreach VOLUNTAS DEI SPIRITUAL TEAM...Sunday, March 3 (Spirituality Study Group) will meet with Fr. Gerard from 1:30 -3:00 p.m. in the Emmaus Room at the Parish Center. All over 18yrs. of age are welcome to attend. ST. JOHN LADIES SODALITY...Sunday, March 10. The Sodality will meet for the 8:45 a.m. Mass and will recite the Rosary following Mass. All are invited to join us in the recitation of the Rosary. A meeting follows in the Parish Center. Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Contact Mary Rose Keffer at 443-277-1559. Be sure to check out our table at the Parish Breakfast for information and to find out how to join our group. THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY In today’s Gospel, Jesus overcomes the temptations to wealth, power and esteem. As we begin Lent, may we open our hearts to the grace of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. In the month of February, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families by providing food, helping with utilities and evictions. Thank you! If you would like to join us , please contact Patty Terrano at 410857-1473 for information or contact us at http//:www.sjwest.org/ svdp/index.htm, or email us at [email protected] ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND Queridos hermanos y hermanas, February 24, 2013 SEMANA SANTA La paz del Señor este con ustedes, En la vida hay tiempo para fiestas y tiempo para ayunar. Cuaresma es el tiempo para ayunar. Durante la cuaresma gastamos 40 dias para prepararnos para la Pascua. El número 40 es muy significativo. Los Israelitas recorrieron el desierto por 40 años. Jesús oró y ayunó por 40 días en el desierto. Jesús tambien pasó 40 días en la tierra después de su Resurección. . Cuaresma inicia el Miércoles de Ceniza y concluye el Sábado Santo. Nuestros sacrificios durante la Cuaresma nos ayudan a apreciar el Sacrificio supremo que Jesús hizo por nosotros. Orar, ayunar y dart limosna son practicas espirituales las cuales descatamos durante la Cuaresma. Los mejores sacrificios son los que ayudan a otras personas. Si dejamos el dulce, el postre o el alcohol por la Cuaresma, pongamos la plata que hubieramos gastado en la caja de los pobres o en el proyecto de la taza de arroz. El proyecto de la Tasa de Arroz es patrocinado por los Servicios Católicos de Socorro. También, reserve un tiempo para orar durante la Cuaresma. Demos a Jesús un poco de nuestro tiempo. Marzo 24- Domingo de Ramos: A las 11:30 bendición y procesión saliendo del parqueadero de las oficinas de la iglesia, terminando en la iglesia para continuar con la misa. . Viacrusis en vivo después de las misa. Por favor planee participar en este evento. Miércoles Santo marzo 27– 7:30 p.m. La crucifixión de Cristo es conmemorada en una presentación dramática en la Iglesia. Jueves Santo marzo 28—7:00 p.m. La última Cena Misa Bilingue. Adoracion en la iglesia hasta media noche. La capilla de Adoración se cierra hasta la noche del domingo de Pascua. Viernes Santo marzo 29 - 9:00 a.m Oración de la mañana. 11:00 a.m. Caminata saliendo del Parqueadero de la Iglesia Brethren en Westminster y finalizando en la iglesia Episcopla Ascension en Court Street. 3:00 p.m. Estaciones de la cruz en la iglesia. 7:00 p.m. Celebración de la Pasión de Cristo. Sábado Santo marzo 30 –Bendición de los alimentos a las 11:30 a.m.Por favor unanse a esta tradición Polaca ( una oportunidad anual para todas las nacionalidades) de bendecir una canasta de comida y las velas que se usaran el dia de la cena de Pascua. Domingo de Pascua—12:15 Misa en español . Todos los viernes iniciando el 22 de Febrero al 22 de marzo Estaciones de la cruz en la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. En Cristo, SERVICIOS A LA COMUNIDAD El padre García estará disponible durante la semana para cualquier necesidad. Teléfono 410-848-4744 Ext 241. Bautizos: Primer sábado de cada mes a las 10:30 a.m. o los domingos después de la misa de las 12:15 p.m. Llamar a la oficina al 410-848-4744 Ext. 241. Charlas para Bautizos : Se realizarán una vez al mes comunicarse con el Sr. Ezequiel Amaya para registrarse al 443-789 -3822. Matrimonios: Se les anima e invita a todas las parejas que están interesadas o desean arreglar su situación matrimonial ( sacramental) por favor acercarse y hablar con el padre Jaime García o llamar al 410-848-4744 Ext 241 para mayor información. Todos ustedes estan invitados. Primeras Comuniones y Confirmaciones para niños y adultos : Comunicarse con la oficina de Educación Religiosa al 410 -848-8443. Intenciones: Para los familiares enfermos o que hayan fallecido por favor Llamar a la parroquia antes del viernes de cada semana. Libreria Católica ubicada en el Portico– Hay una Buena selección de libros en Español para niños y adultos. Teléfono 410-848 -9140 SACRAMENTOS (Primera Comunión/Confiramación) Los padres que esten interesados en que sus hijos reciban estos sacramentos deben tener en cuentra que los deben registarar en las clases de Educación Religiosa ( catecismo). La Primera Comunión la reciben cuando están en Segundo grado y la Confirmación cuando están en 8o/9o o 10o grado. Minimo deben tener dos años de catecismo para poder recibir el sacramento. Las clases inician en Septiembre y se deben registrar los niños en Junio. Para mas información llamar al 410-848-8443. Otros Anuncios IMPORTANTE: Becas para Estudiantes inmigrantes para la primavera del 2013. Estas becas serán entre los $5,000 hasta los $20,000 para estudiantes de Washington, Maryland y Virginia que atiendan Universidades públicas. Ingresar a www.esperanzafund.org para llenar la aplicacion. Si tiene preguntas puede enviarle un email a Marie Scott, [email protected]. Fecha limite para aplicar 04/1/2013. FISH FRY : Los viernes solamente de 4:00 a 7:00 p.m. Iniciando el 15 de frebrero hasta el 22 de marzo en el Portico. Costo por adulto $9.00 y niños de 5 a 10 años $5.00. Pueden escoger entre pescado, Camarones y lasaña de vegetales. Con la comida se incluyen dos sides, pan y bebida. Todas las familias estan invitadas. Participen e inviten a sus amigos y familiares.