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Weekly Prayer and Update - June 23
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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
June 25 - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062523.cfm
Contemplation from Lectio Divina
What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
Fear no one.
What do I fear? How do my fears inhibit my following God’s will for me?
You are worth more than many sparrows.
How do I show that my life is a gift from God? How do I demonstrate respect for my dignity and that of others?
Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.
How have I given witness to my faith in God? How does my way of living reflect what I believe?
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!
Prayer Ministry This Weekend
Prayer Ministry consists of teams of trained Prayer Ministers who are able to pray with you and for you regarding specific requests or special intentions.
Prayer Ministers serve as intercessors in the parish community to fulfill the call to pray for one another. After all Masses on the last weekend of each month, Prayer Teams will be stationed around the sides of the church sanctuary. Simply approach a Prayer Team member, tell them your concerns, and allow them to pray with you and for you, knowing that God hears and answers our prayers. Prayer Ministers will be available after all Masses this weekend, June 24/25.
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
Sing to the Lord, Bless His Name!
The two winning compositions of the Music Competition for the National Eucharistic Revival sponsored by the bishops have just been announced on June 15.
The submission chosen for the official Hymn is “Let the Earth Acclaim Christ Jesus,” by Kathleen Pluth, MA, STL, of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Eucharistic Revival Theme Song “We Do Believe, O Lord” was created by Diane Mahoney, a member of Divine Mercy Parish in Burlington, Iowa.
Diane said she was stunned and in disbelief when she received the call that her song had been selected. “Tears of gratitude flowed along with thanks to God for this astonishing honor!”
Kathleen and Diane will have the honor of hearing their songs performed at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, and the songs will be used in liturgies and events surrounding the Eucharistic Revival across the country.
Hermes, Sr. Kathryn J. “Sing to the Lord, Bless His Name!” National Eucharistic Revival Blog,
15 June 2023, www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/sing-to-the-lord-bless-his-name. Accessed 20 June
2023.
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 PrayerThe 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
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.
Thank You!
This year’s Crab Feast Raffle was a great success. Thank you to everyone who helped us raise $3,500 for our Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Also, congratulations to our big winner, Linda Rodriguez!
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.
Vacation Bible School 2023
Hero Hotline VBS begins this week in the Church Hall from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please remember to keep the catechists and children in your prayers for a successful week.
Catechists and Assistants
Please keep the catechists and their assistants in your prayers as they discern their commitment for the 2023-2024 Faith Formation Year.
Communion to the Homebound
If you or someone you know are homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact Barbara Anderson at andersonbh@sjehydes.org or 410-952-6206 ext. 106. Also, if you would like to serve as a Eucharistic Minister to the homebound, let us know. We are always looking for people to provide Holy Communion to those who are unable to come to Sunday Masses. We will provide training to those who want to take Holy Communion to others and provide you with a container to take communion with you as well as a book of prayers.
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.
Check Out This Podcast
The Inspiration Cafe podcast is the winner of the international “Positive Change Podcast Award” in the faith-based category. Hosted by our very own Adele M. Gill, this podcast is a faith-based, uplifting place for both Christian believers and non-believers, anyone in need of some respite. It provides aloe for the soul for anyone who is stressed, weary, burdened, overwhelmed, grieving, feeling blue, or simply in need of finding calm and peace in their day. If it sounds all too familiar, then you won’t want to miss a single podcast! See you at The Inspiration Cafe!
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.
