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Weekly Prayer and Update - December 1
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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
December 3 -The First Sunday of AdventContemplation from Lectio DivinaWhat conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?Each with his own work.
To what work is God calling me? How can I be of greater service to my brothers and sisters?
Watch, therefore; you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming.
How can I become more attentive to God’s presence in my life? How can I prepare my heart to receive Christ at Christmas?
What I say to you, I say to all: “Watch!”
How can I help others encounter Christ? What are some ways that I share my faith?
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!
When you click here for the bulletin, you'll be able to "View Current Bulletin" as well as previous editions. If you submit your email address in the box under "Enter Email to Receive Current Bulletin," you'll receive an email each week with the bulletin link.
Our Daily Bread
We have pledged to provide 100+ casseroles on the first Monday of each month to Our Daily Bread in Baltimore. Could you help us keep our commitment to feed the needy? Baking is done right in the disposable pan which is available in the narthex. Please bring the frozen casserole to the church hall kitchen prior to December 3.
Short on time? A family-size Stouffer’s Mac ‘n Cheese or “Wish list” items – cereal, sugar, tea bags, iced tea mix, lunch bags, zipper sandwich bags, or plastic forks are also welcome donations.
Advent Extravaganza 2023Advent Extravaganza 2023
Haiti Outreach Ministry Update
The poor box collection this weekend, December 2/3, will be devoted to the support of our two sister parishes, St Michel de l’Attalaye and St. Anthony of Padua. This quarterly collection is used to provide school lunches, augment teacher salaries, and support religious services both at the main churches but also at the many chapels associated with our sister parishes. As always, your generosity is most appreciated not only by the two priests but especially by our Haitian brother and sister parishioners. Please plan to contribute.
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Colleen Sisolak 410-592-6206 Ext. 108
youthministry@sjehydes.orgYoung Adult Small GroupWe wish to welcome home all our college students visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday! Join us for Young Adult Small Group on Sunday at 1:00 PM in the Koontz House. You are encouraged to attend the 11:30 AM Mass.Confirmation 2024If you have a young person currently in High School who is interested in learning more about the sacrament of Confirmation, please contact the Youth Ministry Office. Also, check out our Confirmation web page here.High School Youth MinistryJoin us on December 3, after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Koontz House for a pancake breakfast!!Middle School Youth MinistryJoin us on December 10, after the 11:30 AM Mass in the Hall for a Christmas cookie bake!
Religious Education Faith Formation
Theresa Konitzer 410-592-6206 Ext. 107
konitzermt@sjehydes.orgFaith Formation
Welcome to another Faith Formation Year. A list of the next four classes is shown below.December 3, 2023: Classes (K-2) - School, Reconciliation (3-8) - ChapelDecember 10, 2023: Classes - SchoolDecember 17, 2023: Classes - SchoolDecember 24, 2023: No Classes - Merry Christmas!The NativityThank you to all the young people who have volunteered to be angels and shepherds at the Christmas Eve Mass. The rehearsals will be on Saturday afternoons at 4:00 PM in the Church on the following dates:Saturday, December 2Saturday, December 9Saturday, December 16Sunday, December 24 at 2:30 PM
Blessing of the Bambinelli
Bambinelli Sunday is celebrated on the third Sunday of Advent. This year St. John will have the blessing as part of all Masses the weekend of December 16/17. Please bring baby Jesus from your Nativity to be blessed.
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, December 10, or on the 2nd Sunday of any month.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Blessed prayer shawls and lap blankets will be available in the Narthex after all Masses on December 9/10 for those who need to feel the warmth of God’s love and protection. We have a wide variety of sizes, styles, colors, and textures, all hand-crafted by our crocheters and knitters, as they pray for the person who will be blessed by our creations. Contact Carol at 410-592-6696 or CCalvert543@aol.com.
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.
