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Weekly Prayer and Update - December 21
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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 24 -The Third Sunday of AdventContemplation from Lectio DivinaWhat conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?[She] pondered what sort of greeting this might be.
How do I converse with God in prayer? How can I find time in my day for prayer, reflection, and spiritual reading?
“How can this be?”
What aspects of my faith raise questions in my mind? What are reliable ways to seek answers to these questions?
The power of the Most High will overshadow you.
When have I felt God’s presence most strongly? When have I felt comforted by God?
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.
4th Sunday of Advent & Christmas Mass Schedule
This year the 4th Sunday of Advent is also Christmas Eve. Christmas is a holy day of obligation. We have three Vigil Masses and two Christmas Masses. Please plan accordingly.The following is the Mass schedule for December 23, 24, and 25.December 23, 5:00 PM - 4th Sunday of Advent MassDecember 24, 7:30 AM - 4th Sunday of Advent MassDecember 24, 9:00 AM - 4th Sunday of Advent MassDecember 24, 4:00 PM - Christmas Vigil MassDecember 24, 6:00 PM - Christmas Vigil MassDecember 24, 8:00 PM - Christmas Vigil MassDecember 25, 8:00 AM - Christmas MassDecember 25, 10:00 AM - Christmas Mass
Creating a Culture of Giving
As 2023 comes to an end, we thank you for your ongoing support for St John’s this past year. The end of the year is the perfect time to make a special contribution to help fund our mission and enhance our parish’s “culture of giving” as we look forward to 2024. The easiest way to make a special gift to your parish is through online giving. A video showing the steps to getting started online, and either increasing your regular online contribution or making a special one-time gift, is attached here https://sjehydes.org/online-giving.Donations of stock and direct distribution of retirement funds are also a great way to support St. John the Evangelist. If you would like information on donating stock or retirement distributions, please contact Shawn Blair, business manager, at 410-592-6206.
Parish Office Closure
Also, the parish office will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2024, for the Christmas and New Year holidays. We hope you all have a blessed and safe Christmas and New Year!
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.
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 24, 2023: No Classes - Merry Christmas!December 31, 2023: No Classes - Happy New Year!January 7, 2024: Classes - SchoolJanuary 14, 2024: Classes - SchoolThe NativityThank you to all the young people who have volunteered to be angels and shepherds at the Christmas Eve Mass. The last rehearsal will be at 4:00 PM in the Church on Sunday, December 24, at 2:30 PM.
2024 Religious Art Calendars
Be sure to pick up your complimentary 2024 Religious Art calendar in the narthex or parish office!
Winter Weather Policy
Office: If Baltimore County OR Harford County Schools open one or two hours late, the office will open accordingly, one or two hours late. If Baltimore County OR Harford County Schools are closed, the office will open at noon if conditions permit. Please call after 12:00 PM to make sure before coming to the office.
Weekday Mass: Should Baltimore OR Harford County public schools open late or be closed due to inclement weather, there will be no 8:30 AM weekday Mass.
Activities: Should Baltimore OR Harford County public schools be closed due to inclement weather, there will be no afternoon or evening activities or events at St. John, including Religious
Education classes and Youth Ministry activities.
Sunday Religious Education classes will be canceled if Phase 1 or 2 of the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect.
Reconnecting with Our Sacred Purpose
The Sacrament of Baptism gave us the identity of Christ and provided the Sacred Purpose that comes from God. Although the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord will fall on Monday, January 8, we would like everyone to join us on Sunday, January 7, at the 9:00 AM Mass to reconnect with our Sacred Purpose as people of God. We invite especially families who had their children baptized at St. John the Evangelist from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023, and together we will renew our Baptismal Promises.
Just like Jesus, at our Baptism we become children of God. We are no longer mere creatures of creation but become part of God’s family. We become his sons and daughters with a sacred mission. There will be a small reception in the Hall immediately following the Mass. We hope you can join us.
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.
