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Holy Week Update
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Our Mission: Love God, love others, proclaim the good news, and make disciples.
Our Vision: A vibrant Catholic community of growing disciples, witnessing the Gospel
and leading all to Jesus Christ.
This Sunday's Gospel Reflection
April 9 - Easter Sunday
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040923.cfm
Contemplation from Lectio Divina
What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men.
What makes me afraid and hesitant to do what is right? How does my faith strengthen me in spite of my fears and doubts?
He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.
When have I relied on God’s promises? How does God’s Word give me strength in life’s difficulties?
Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce this to his disciples.
When have I felt both fearful and overjoyed? How can I better share the wonder and awe that comes from faith in Christ?
What's New at SJE?
Find Out in the Weekly Bulletin and Our Website!
There's a lot more news than what's highlighted in the weekly Flocknote! Be sure to check out the full Sunday bulletin to stay in the loop. Our website, www.sjehydes.org, is another great resource to stay connected.
Click here for the bulletin, where you'll find all the latest news and information, including information about:- Fr. Pete's Weekly Pastor's Notes
- Religious Education Faith Formation News
- Youth Ministry News
- School News
- Mass Intentions
- Prayers for the Sick/Deceased
- and MORE!
April 6 - Holy Thursday
Morning Prayer in the Chapel – 8:30 AM
Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper – 7:00 PM
Night Watch in the Chapel – 8:30 PM
Night Prayer in the Chapel – 10:00 PM
April 7 - Good Friday
Morning Prayer (First Friday) – 8:30 AM
Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion – 7:00 PM
April 8 - Holy Saturday:
Morning Prayer – 8:30 AM
Blessing of Easter Food in the Chapel – 1:00 PM
Solemn Easter Vigil Mass – 8:00 PM
April 9 - Easter Sunday:
Mass – 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Children's Liturgy of the Word
St. John is so excited to once again offer children ages 5 to 10 an opportunity to hear God’s word in a way that is designed just for them. The children will be called to the Altar for a blessing before being taken to the Church Hall for their own lesson on the day’s readings. The children return to celebrate the rest of the Mass with their families after the Homily.
We will have CLOW at 9 AM Mass on April 16.
For more information or to help serve in this ministry, contact Melanie Hecht at mlhecht927@protonmail.com. It is a great place for adults and teens to serve!
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Colleen Sisolak 410-592-6206 Ext. 108
youthministry@sjehydes.org
Middle School Earth Day Service
We invite all middle school students to join us for an afternoon of service centered around Earth Day on April 20 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Please bring $10 to offset the cost of supplies.
Middle School Dance
Put on your dancing shoes and grab all your friends for an evening of fun, food, and dancing! Our middle school dance will be on Saturday, April 22 in the church hall. Please attend the 5:00 PM Mass before the dance.
Young Adult Small Group
College-aged Small group continues to meet on Sundays beginning at 1 PM. Please attend 11:30 AM Mass, then head up the hill to the Koontz House for conversation and fellowship with others your age. (Being a college student is not a requirement to attend, being between the ages of 18-24 is.) Anyone interested in joining this small group, please contact Skylar Ohl at skylarohl@gmail.com
Confirmation 2023
The next Confirmation preparation session will take place on Tuesday, May 2, starting at 6:45 PM in the Koontz House.
High School Service Sunday
All high schoolers are welcome to join us for a service project on Sunday, April 16, after 9:00 AM Mass. We will socialize, pray together, and complete a project that will serve our community!
P3
Prayer, Penance, Pub returns on Thursday, April 20. Young adults are invited to St. Joan of Arc in Aberdeen from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM for Adoration and Reconciliation followed by time to socialize with peers.
Young Adult Steubenville Conference
Power & Purpose Conference for young adults will take place from June 9 to 11 in Steubenville, Ohio. Come experience the Holy Spirit’s power and healing. Allow him to reveal the purpose of your life: to live in true freedom and joy of the Spirit. Be uplifted by the witness and fellowship of disciples like you.
Religious Education Faith Formation
Theresa Konitzer 410-592-6206 Ext. 107
konitzermt@sjehydes.org
The schedule for Faith Formation classes for the next four weeks is as follows:
Grades K - 8
Sunday, Apr 9: No Classes - Easter Sunday
Sunday, Apr 16: Classes - School
Sunday, Apr 23: Classes - School
Sunday, Apr 30: Classes - Schol
Vacation Bible School 2023
St. John the Evangelist presents Hero Hotline, this year’s vacation bible school program.
June 26 - 30, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration and permission forms at https://sjehydes.org/vacation-bible-school
Easter Flower Memorials
Our Lent mailing included an envelope for Easter flower donations to honor or remember loved ones at Easter time. Extra envelopes can be found in the parish office. Please return donations by April 7.
FORMED Suggestions for Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday
Here are some suggestions for what to watch on FORMED during the Easter Season and about Divine Mercy Sunday:
For the Easter Season
Easter Sunday (Year A) – a brief reflection on this year’s Easter readings
Jesus’ Resurrection – a Bible study discussion on the scriptures about the Resurrection
Easter Monday – Resurrection reflections
Eastertide Special: The Annie Moses Show – a religious variety type entertainment show
Easter in Art series – explore various artistic depictions of Easter
A Bible Study on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary
For Divine Mercy Sunday – April 16, 2023
Ocean of Mercy – the history of St. Faustina, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. John Paul II
Misery meets Mercy – a discussion about St. Faustina
God’s School of Trust – a Divine Mercy series
Several recitations of the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Second Sunday of Easter (Year A)
You can also sign up for daily reflections to be sent to your email to help you with your prayer.
There are many other videos and audio offerings on FORMED that are available to you and your family for free. To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
- Go to https://signup.formed.org/
- Enter our parish’s zip code (21082)
- Enter your name and your email address
That’s it! You’re in. Now you can get the free FORMED app for your phone by searching FORMED Catholic in your app store.
Spring Fling Silent Auction
The Spring Fling Committee is currently collecting donations for this year’s Silent Auction.
Do you own a business or have a vacation home?
Work for a generous company or have a friend or neighbor who could donate an item or two? We welcome your donations of gift certificates, event tickets, professional services, vacation spots, and more.
Contact Silent Auction Chair, Dean Manzoni, at deanmanzoni1@gmail.com.
Divine Mercy Sunday
“The Message of the Divine Mercy that Sr. Faustina received from the Lord was not only directed toward her personal growth in faith but also toward the good of the people. With the command of our Lord to paint an image according to the pattern that Sr. Faustina had seen, came also a request to have this image venerated, first in the Sisters’ chapel, and then throughout the world. The same is true with the revelations of the Chaplet. The Lord requested that this Chaplet be said not only by Sr. Faustina, but by others: “Encourage souls to say the Chaplet that I have given you.”
The same is true of the revelation of the Feast of Mercy. “The Feast of Mercy emerged from my very depths of tenderness. It is my desire that it solemnly be celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the fount of My Mercy.”
These requests of the Lord given to Sr. Faustina between 1931 and 1938 can be considered the beginning of the Divine Mercy Message and Devotion in the new forms.
Through the efforts of Sr. Faustina’s spiritual directors, Fr. Michael Sopocko, and Fr. Joseph Andrasz, SJ, and others — including the Marians of the Immaculate Conception — this message began to spread throughout the world.
However, it is important to remember that this message of The Divine Mercy, revealed to St. Faustina and to our present generation is not new. It is a powerful reminder of who God is and has been from the very beginning. This truth that God is in His very nature Love and Mercy Itself, is given to us by our Judeo-Christian faith and God’s self-revelation. The veil that has hidden the mystery of God from eternity was lifted by God Himself. In His goodness and love God chose to reveal Himself to us, His creatures, and to make known His eternal plan of salvation. This He had done partly through the Old Testament Patriarchs, Moses and the Prophets, and fully through His only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. In the person of Jesus Christ, conceived through power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, the unseen God was made visible.” (“History of the Message and Devotion to Divine Mercy.” The Divine Mercy, www.thedivinemercy.org/message/history. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.)
The Divine Mercy celebration will take place during the 11:30 AM Mass in the church on Sunday, April 16.
Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries
We are a people of hope because of today, the day God conquered death. There is no thought more preposterous or delightful than God becoming man, dying, and conquering death for us because we are given hope through his blood.
The only enemy left to fear now is sin. “The last enemy to be destroyed is death,” said Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:26. Any person called “Christian” can shout: “’Where, O death, is your sting?’” (1 Corinthians 15:56).
Help our Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries by taking your rest today. Rest with the victor after His long struggle. The king has taken his crown, and you are one of his faithful subjects. The good shepherd has gathered his sheep to himself, and you are in his fold. “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven” (Matthew 5:12). Today, as our appeal continues, we remember the goodness of our God. We rejoice in how the trials of Lent in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving have given way to an Easter feast. Let your feasting, too, give way to further self-gift. Help the Annual Appeal soon and together, we can increase momentum this Easter season. Christ will be busy multiplying your gifts before he ascends. Spring will mirror our abundance of new life breaking forth. May we be fruitful with his Easter blessing. Peace be with you.
Our parish goal for the Appeal for Catholic Ministries is $82,248. We are about 77% of the way there, with $63,620. To contribute, visit www.archbalt.org/appeal.
Spring Fling Flowers
The pre-order form for Spring Fling Flowers will be in this week's bulletin.
Please return your filled-out form to the School, Parish Office, or Collection Basket no later than Tuesday, April 18, 2023, Pick up orders at the left side of the church Thursday, May 11, 1-2 pm & after 5 pm or Friday, May 12. Questions: Christine Dalton 410-733-5747 or Stephanie Froberg 410-804-8047
Wedding Anniversary Blessing
The Blessing for those married in the month of April will take place next Sunday, April 16 after the 9:00 AM Mass.
Please contact the parish office to register.
Sunday 9 AM Live-stream on YouTube for the Sick/Homebound
The live-streamed 9 AM Mass continues as a ministry for the sick and homebound.
Those who are sick or homebound are welcome to join us for St. John’s Online Mass on Sundays at 9:00 AM. We will livestream and record Mass on the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Hydes, MD) YouTube page. You do not need a Google or YouTube account to watch the livestream. Simply visit our YouTube page (https://bit.ly/StJohnLGVYouTube) and select the "Live" tab.
A link to the livestream will also be posted to our Facebook page each week.
