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Weekly Prayer and Update - July 7
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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
July 9 - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070923.cfm
Contemplation from Lectio Divina
What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.
How can I better discern God’s will for my life? How can I become more docile to God’s will and the promptings of the Holy Spirit?
No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.
How do I come to know God better? How can I help others know God?
I am meek and humble of heart.
How can I grow in humility? How can I place others’ needs before my own?
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!
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, July 9, or on the 2nd Sunday of any month.
Anniversary Blessings
The Blessing for those married in the month of June will take place next Sunday, July 16 after the 9:00 AM Mass.
Please contact the parish office to register.
Learn more about the Eucharist and the Eucharistic Revival
In 2022, the US bishops launched an initiative for a “Eucharistic Revival”. The parish phase begins this weekend and will culminate in a “Eucharistic Congress” being held in Indianapolis in July 2024. At St. John’s we are entitling the Revival “That We May Believe.” The bishops are inviting us to participate in four different areas of reviving and expanding the role the Eucharist and faith have in our everyday lives. In the upcoming weeks, we will highlight one of those invitations. The first invitation is:
Reinvigorate Worship: We have great celebrations of the Mass and other prayers here at St. John’s. Great music, wonderful participation, faith-filled lay ministers, and dynamic presiders are all present when we gather to pray. However, there’s always room for improvement. Over the next few weeks, you may begin to see some minor changes in our celebrations. For example, there may be some short times of reverent silence between various parts of the Mass giving us time to reflect on what we just heard or did. Also, to participate fully, actively, and consciously, we should come prepared. Praying with the Sunday readings the week before can help us be better participants. If you aren’t already, consider adding this to your prayer time.
If you want to help with planning events and activities for our parish participation in the revival, contact Barbara at andersonbh@sjehydes.org or 410-592-6206 x106. For more information on the National plans for the Eucharistic Revival at www.eucharisticrevival.org. To read Archbishop Lori’s letter about the Revival go to A Message from Archbishop Lori: Eucharistic Revival - Archdiocese of Baltimore (archbalt.org) and how to participate with the Baltimore delegation to the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July 2024 visit https://archbalt.regfox.com/national-eucharistic-congress
Answer Christ's Invitation
The Heart of the Revival email newsletter helps you enkindle, rekindle, and deepen a living relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist. Sign up for dynamic weekly reflections, videos, and resources from trusted voices in every corner of the Church. And get a glimpse of how this unprecedented national movement is restoring our culture through every trusting “Yes!” we offer to the Holy Spirit. Sign up for Heart of the Revival here: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/heart-of-the-revival-newsletter
What to Watch
FORMED:
For Adults:
The Eucharist
Real+True: Eucharistic Revival
For Children:
Brother Francis:
The Bread of Life: Celebration of the Eucharist
The Mass: A Life-Giving Prayer
The Eucharist for Little Children
YouTube:
The National Eucharistic Revival -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDNZeBtCjjc
“This Really Is Jesus” – Bishop Gerardo Colacicco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm5eeSbUyXs
“Powerful Conversion Story: “A Beautiful Fruit of the Eucharist” – Bishop Thanh Nguyen” -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwfyw8wjdGQ
Busted Halo:
https://bustedhalo.com/category/video
Sacraments 101: Eucharist (how we receive) – 5 minutes
Sacraments 201: Eucharist (what we believe) – 9 minutes
Sacraments 101: Penance (why we confess) – 5 minutes
The Archdiocese of Baltimore / National Eucharistic Revival
Join the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s official delegation to the National Eucharistic Congress, July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Registration Fee: $300.00 per adult
(that’s a $75 discount)
Included in this registration fee:
• AOB swag (t-shirt, cap, rosary, etc.)
• Access to preferred accommodations in Indianapolis
Does NOT include:
• Transportation to Indianapolis
• Transportation within Indianapolis
• Hotel or food costs
Registration fees for children under 18 are available at a reduced price. (Children Registration Link: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/register-standard).
Need help? Contact Rosanne Deludos, rdeludos@archbalt.org for details
on how to register.
Here is your link:
https://archbalt.regfox.com/national-eucharistic-congress
Once you click on the link, it will take you to the registration page for our diocese.
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Colleen Sisolak 410-592-6206 Ext. 108
youthministry@sjehydes.org
HAY Summer Work Camp
Harford Area Youth Ministry (HAY) is hosting a week-long work camp this summer! Join for one day or the whole week of July 24-28 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Each day will include Mass, service projects, games, and prayer. For more information and to register, please visit https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=3fd181b2-e5cc-400a-9d2e-58334b9f9316.
Steubenville Novena
As the departure date for the High School Conference approaches, we ask if you would please join us for a novena for these young pilgrims and their adult chaperones. The Novena will begin on Saturday, July 8 and end on Sunday, July 16th (the day we return home). Please let us know you are praying by emailing Colleen Sisolak.
All-powerful God, you always show mercy toward those who love you and you are never far away for those who seek you. Remain with your servants on this holy pilgrimage and guide their way in accord with your will. Shelter them with your protection by day, give them the light of your grace by night, and, as their companion on the journey, bring them to their destination in safety. May the Lord grant that the journey we begin, relying on him, will end happily through his protection. Amen.
(Source: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=727)
Attending the Youth Conference:
Oscar D., Emma H., Sarah H., Melanie H., Megan M., Paige R., Elisa R., Gisela R., Melanie R., Andrew S., Colleen S, John S.
Attended in June the Adult Conference:
Jimmy M., Cara M. Skylar O., Lauren S., Leah S.
Presence: Young Adult Small Group
Our Young Adult Small Group has started their summer series on Presence. They are connecting with and learning about the Eucharist as we continue, nationally, the Eucharistic Revival. If you are between the ages of 18 and 30 and are interested in joining a small group, please contact Colleen Sisolak. Our current small group meets at 1:00 PM on Sundays in the Koontz House.
Religious Education Faith Formation
Theresa Konitzer 410-592-6206 Ext. 107
konitzermt@sjehydes.org
Registration for 2023-2024
Please remember to sign up for the Fall Faith Formation Classes. Registration forms can be found on the parish website – www.sjehydes.org under “Learning.” If you have any questions, please feel free to call Theresa.
Catechists and Assistants
Please continue to pray for the catechists and their assistants and they continue to discern their commitment to next year’s Faith Formation Program. If you would be interested in leading children to Jesus and sharing your faith with our youngest parishioners, please feel free to contact Theresa Konitzer at 410-592-6206, Ext. 107.
Prayer Network
Prayer changes things. We pray privately for all prayer requests. Call or email us with prayer requests or to join the Prayer Network.
Pat Gibbons: 410-592-2750
Carol Calvert: ccalvert543@aol.com
Volunteer with Us at First Fruits Farm
Since 2004, thousands of area volunteers have helped harvest millions of pounds of fruits and vegetables with First Fruits Farm to share with local food banks, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and other food providers. We invite all our parishioners to join us on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM for harvest and fellowship.
Please note:
Every participant must complete a signed liability waiver found at https://sjehydes.org/news/volunteer-with-us-at-first-fruits-farm.
Dress for the weather, expecting to get dirty - no sandals or flip flops!
We will provide work gloves, drinking water, and on-the-job training.
Haiti Newsletter Survey
The Haiti Committee is preparing the next Haiti Newsletter and are most interested in what you would like to know about our sister parishes and their parishioners. Please email or call Jan Allen at jallen@ccbcmd.edu or 410-592-2770 with inquiries. Thank you!
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry is in need of acrylic yarns. If you have any, we’d appreciate your donation.
We offer instructions in how to knit and crochet, to anyone interested in joining us. Come to our Tuesday morning meeting, July 11 at 10 AM in the Koontz House. Carol Calvert 410-592-6696; 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.
