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Weekly Prayer and Update - December 30
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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
January 1 - The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010123.cfm
Contemplation from Lectio Divina
What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem.
Where is God calling me to go? How can I hasten to do God’s will?
All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds.
How can I let amazement break through my cynicism and weariness? When have God’s actions aroused my sense of wonder and awe?
Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.
What time do I dedicate to prayer and reflection? What do I need to tune out in order to focus on 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!
Solemnity of Mary Masses
Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God will be on Saturday, December 31 at 5:00 PM and Sunday, January 1 at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
First Friday Mass and Holy Hour
Join us for Mass followed by Holy Hour on Friday, January 6 at 8:30 AM in the church. The celebrant will give a brief talk before Benediction.
All are invited for this period of prayer, fasting, and penance in the Holy Presence of Jesus.
2023 Calendars
Be sure to pick up a complimentary 2023 Religious Art Calendar, which you’ll find in the narthex or in the parish office.
SJE Winter 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.
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Colleen Sisolak 410-592-6206 Ext. 108
youthministry@sjehydes.org
High School Small Group
Our first High School Small Group activity of the year will be held in the Church Hall on January 8, after the 9:00 AM Mass. We will enjoy a light breakfast at Elgee’s Cafe before working together to make no-sew blankets for those who need a little extra warmth as the weather gets colder. All high school students are welcome to join us and bring friends! If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP to Colleen Sisolak.
Young Adult Small Group
College aged Small group continues to meet on Sunday’s 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 aged of 18-24 is.)
Confirmation 2023
Our first Confirmation preparation session will be held on Tuesday, January 3, at 6:45 PM in the Church Hall. We ask that parents and sponsors join our candidates for this first session.
Fleece Donations
St. John the Evangelist’s youth ministry is asking for donations of 2-yard lengths of fleece fabric or no-sew blanket kits to make blankets for those in need of extra warmth this winter. Fleece material and no-sew blanket kits can be found at JoAnn Fabric, Michael’s Craft Store, Walmart, or Amazon. Please bring your donations to the parish office. We will be collecting materials ALL WINTER long! If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Sisolak at youthministry@sjehydes.org
Pro Tip: Coupons can be found at https://www.joann.com/coupon/ and https://www.michaels.com/coupons
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be taking a break for the Christmas and New Year holidays. While CLOW will not be offered on Christmas Eve, there will be a family Mass at 4:00 PM on December 24. We also encourage you to continue celebrating Mass as a family each week. We will see you again in the new year!
We would love to offer CLOW every week but we need more leaders and assistants! 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!
Work at St. John
Administrative Assistant Position Available
St. John the Evangelist is seeking an administrative assistant. This benefit-eligible position is scheduled for 36 hours per week. Typical duties include greeting and assisting parishioners, managing the phone system, preparing correspondence for the pastor, managing the office supplies, logging in receipts, and other duties as needed. Please contact Shawn Blair, business manager in the parish office if interested.
410-592-6206 ext. 113
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, Jan 1: No Classes - Happy New Year
Sunday, Jan 8: Classes - School
Sunday, Jan 15: Classes - School
Sunday, Jan 22: Classes - School
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS FOR THE NEW YEAR COME TRUE
First Communion Information Session
A First Communion Parent Information Session will be held via Zoom on January 5, 2023 at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM Information regarding this meeting was sent on December 8 via email. If you need that information again, please contact Theresa Konitzer
Vacation Bible School 2023
We are pleased to announce St. John the Evangelist’s Vacation Bible School Program “Hero Hotline” for Summer 2023 – June 25 – 30 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. More details will be released next week.
Walking with Purpose
Walking with Purpose, a dynamic WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY will begin a new season on January 8, 2023. If you are interested in experiencing a closer walk with Jesus and meeting a caring group of women to share your journey with, you won’t want to miss this life-giving, life-changing small group experience for women! The title of the study will be “Ordering Your Priorities”. It is an 8-week study and will run through Feb. 26. Registration is available now online using this link: https://bit.ly/WWPJan2023. In-person registration will be the weekend of Dec. 17/18. The book costs $20 and is available in the narthex, in the parish office, from the WWP website, and from Amazon. For more information, contact Barbara Anderson at andersonbh@sjehydes.org or 410-592-6206 x106.
Sunday Perks
Coffee and donuts at Elgee’s Cafe will be taking a break for the holidays. We wish you a very merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! Sunday Perks will resume on Sunday, January 8, 2022, following 9:00 AM Mass.
KofC Spaghetti Dinner
The Knights of Columbus will be holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner to support The Pregnancy Center North on Saturday, January 14 after the 5 PM Mass in the Church Hall. Admission is a free-will offering, with all proceeds going to the charity.
The Pregnancy Center North helps provide women with the care they need, and over the past years, the Knights have provided an ultrasound machine that helps women see the beauty of life blessed within their womb.
Come join us for an evening of food, wine, and fun. No reservations required. We hope to see you there. Thank You!
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, January 8, or on the 2nd Sunday of any month.
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.
