What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. How has God’s grace transformed my life? How can my faith shine in my life?
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” How do I hear the voice of the Lord? How can I listen to him more attentively?
They saw no one else but Jesus alone. How can I keep my gaze fixed on Jesus? How can I focus on Jesus alone?
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Lenten Evening of Reflection
Join us for a time of reflection and prayer during Lent on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the Church. Father Kevin Ewing will share some inspirational thoughts and ways for us to be a Eucharistic people. There will be music, an opportunity to reflect on the Last Supper, and time for quiet prayer. As we prepare for the great feast of Easter, take time to truly reflect on how God has blessed you and how you can better serve God and his people.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
St. John is so excited to once again offer children ages 5 to 10 an opportunity to hear God’s word in a way that is designed just for them. The children will be called to the Altar for a blessing before being taken to the Church Hall for their own lesson on the day’s readings. The children return to celebrate the rest of the Mass with their families after the Homily. We will have CLOW at 9 AM Mass on March 5. 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!
Tech Ministry
We are looking for people to help run the projection screens in the church at our 5:00 PM Saturday and 11:30 AM Sunday Masses. Volunteers must be 14 years or older and Virtus certified. Please help make our Masses more accessible and inclusive for parishioners and visitors! The projection software is simple to use and training will be provided. In addition, we are always looking for more volunteers to run our Sunday livestream. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Megan Malkus at malkusmn@sjehydes.org or 410-592-6206 ext. 104.
Middle School St. Patrick’s Day of Service We invite all middle school students to participate in a day of service on Friday, March 17, from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM. Please bring a $5 donation to cover the cost of materials for this service project.
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 ages of 18-24 is.)
Confirmation 2023 Our next Confirmation preparation session will be held on Tuesday, March 7, at 6:45 PM in the Church Hall.
Confirmation Retreat Our Confirmation Retreat will take place on Saturday, March 11 from 9 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, March 12 from 9 AM - 1 PM. All candidates are required to attend both days of this retreat. Sponsors and parents are asked to join the candidates for the second day where we will attend Mass together and gather for a picnic-style lunch. Note: the location for the Saturday of retreat has changed location and will now take place at St. John the Evangelist in the Hall. Colleen has sent more information via email. If you have not received this information, please let her know.
High School Service Sunday All high schoolers are welcome to join us for a service project on Sunday, March 26 after 9:00 AM Mass. We will socialize, pray together, and complete a project that will serve our community!
The schedule for Faith Formation classes for the next four weeks is as follows: Grades K - 8 Sunday, Feb 26: Classes - School Sunday, Mar 5: Classes - School Sunday, Mar 12: Classes - School Sunday, Mar 19: Classes - School
CRS Rice Bowl To take care of, value and protect the natural resources… that’s the best way to guarantee the lives of our families and the animals.— Rony Figueroa Rony lives with his wife Reina and their two sons, Emilson, age 14, and Maynor, age 9, about two hours from Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. Like many children in Latin America, Emilson loves to play soccer. And when his parents asked him about his future, he didn’t hesitate to say he wanted to become a professional soccer player. “We have to make an effort,” Reina told Rony. “I know that with God’s help, everything can be done.” So, despite the distance and the expenses involved, Rony took a leap of faith and enrolled Emilson in a soccer academy in Tegucigalpa. Rony is a farmer who grows corn, beans and bananas. But it’s hard to get good harvests working in the Dry Corridor—an area impacted by high temperatures and lack of rain. Droughts have become more frequent and storms stronger. “Nowadays, we don’t know when winter starts or when it ends,” explains Rony. Determined to support Emilson’s dream, Rony participated in a Catholic Relief Services project, which helped him repair an old reservoir and install a low-cost irrigation system with pipes and hoses that uses very little water to grow his crops. He also learned to let the harvest residue rot—instead of burning the land—because the residue becomes the soil’s fertilizer. Thanks to the watering system and his new skills, Rony can harvest his crops even if it doesn’t rain. His produce and income are now enough to feed his family, pay the soccer academy’s fees and help people in his community. Today, Rony has even become an advocate for caring for the environment. And he feels it is his responsibility that others do too. “I have learned a lot about how to take care of, value and protect the natural resources that the Lord has given us, such as water,” he says. “That’s the best way to guarantee the lives of our families and the animals.”
Reflect God created our world and it is our responsibility to take care of it. Why is caring for creation so important and what is the impact, locally and globally, when we don’t care for it?
Eucharistic Ministers Needed
You’ve seen us at all Masses helping the priest give Eucharist to the assembly. How many times have you thought about becoming an EM? If you’re a fully-initiated Catholic (having been baptized, received First Communion, and Confirmation) you’re eligible! All training is done at your convenience after the Mass of your choice. What a perfect time to join all the SJE Ministers of Holy Communion during this year as we strive to be Eucharistic people! Interested? Contact Christine Longhenry by emailing clonghenry@verizon.net or calling 443 391-3953. You’ll be so glad you did!
Eucharistic Minister Scheduler Needed
We need a Eucharistic Minister Scheduler! Our wonderful scheduler, Adele Alvather, has decided to “retire” after many years of service to SJE. Will YOU be the one to take her place? You’ll need a heart for serving, Microsoft EXCEL skills(easy to learn because we’ll teach you), and will prepare the schedule only three times annually. Adele will send you all the EM info you need to get started. Will you be the person who takes Adele Alvather’s place as scheduler? Please call the parish office at 410-592-6206 if you’re the one!
Easter Flower Memorials
Our Lent mailing included an envelope for Easter flower donations to honor or remember loved ones at Easter time. Extra envelopes can be found in the parish office. Please return donations by April 7.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be held in the chapel each Friday during Lent at 7:00 PM. Outdoor Stations of the Cross is also available for you to pray at your own time and pace. The stations are located near the bell tower, along with a box that contains prayer sheets.
Sunday Perks
Next week’s coffee and donuts will be held in the Narthex after 9:00 AM Mass. We look forward to seeing you there!
Parish Office Late Opening
The parish office will be opening at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, as we are having a staff retreat that morning.
FORMED Suggestions for Lent
Here are some suggestions for what to watch on FORMED to help you during Lent to prepare for Easter: The Chosen is a popular series about the life of Jesus. Season 1 is now on FORMED. In addition to the series, FORMED theologians, Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger offer a Catholic commentary on each episode. This series could be a great way for your family to prepare for the season of Lent or just a great way to spend some long winter nights watching TV together as a family. Watch the series and the commentary or just one or the other. Fearless with Chris Stefanik is a 7-week series that will be released on Ash Wednesday to accompany you during Lent. It will address our fears living in today’s world and how God can help us be courageous. Did Jesus really rise from the dead? is a 30-minute discussion with a scripture scholar on the reality of the resurrection and it’s importance to our faith. Living Lent as a Family is a 4 part series with 30 minute episodes of parents of children of various ages discussing what they do to model for their children a faithful life and suggestions of some practices you can begin with your family. You can also sign up for daily reflections to be sent to your email to help you with your prayer during this season of penance and reconciliation. Last year we recommended Forgiven and Presence on the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. If you haven’t watched them, they are still available. If you did watch them, they may deserve a second viewing. There are many other videos and audio offerings on FORMED that are available to you and your family for free. To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps: Go to https://signup.formed.org/ Enter our parish’s zip code (21082) Enter your name and your email address
That’s it! You’re in. Now you can get the free FORMED app for your phone by searching FORMED Catholic in your app store.
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, March 12, 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.