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Weekly Prayer and Update - April 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
April 16 - Divine Mercy Sunday
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041623.cfm
Contemplation from Lectio Divina
What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
Peace be with you.
In what aspects of my life do I need to seek greater peace? How can I be a peacemaker in my family or community?
As the Father has sent me, so I send you.
Where is God sending me? How can I respond more fully to his call?
Do not be unbelieving, but believe.
What circumstances cause me to doubt or struggle in faith? What people or events strengthen my faith?
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!
Win a Car Wash by Father Pete
Enter a raffle for a chance to have your car washed by Father Pete at the Youth and Young Adult Car Wash on April 30 after the 9:00 AM Mass. Tickets are $5 and will be sold after all Masses this weekend, April 15/16, and next weekend, April 22/23. Buy as many tickets as you would like and help our high school and young adult ministries get to the Steubenville Conference!
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 April 23.
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!
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Colleen Sisolak 410-592-6206 Ext. 108
youthministry@sjehydes.org
Middle School Earth Day Service
We invite all middle school students to join us for an afternoon of service centered around Earth Day on April 20 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Please bring $10 to offset the cost of supplies.
Middle School Dance
Put on your dancing shoes and grab all your friends for an evening of fun, food, and dancing! Our middle school dance will be on Saturday, April 22 in the church hall. Please attend the 5:00 PM Mass before the dance.
Young Adult Small Group
College-aged Small group continues to meet on Sundays 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.) Anyone interested in joining this small group, please contact Skylar Ohl at skylarohl@gmail.com
Confirmation 2023
The next Confirmation preparation session will take place on Tuesday, May 2, starting at 6:45 PM in the Koontz House.
P3
Prayer, Penance, Pub returns on Thursday, April 20. Young adults are invited to St. Joan of Arc in Aberdeen from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM for Adoration and Reconciliation followed by time to socialize with peers.
Young Adult Steubenville Conference
Power & Purpose Conference for young adults will take place from June 9 to 11 in Steubenville, Ohio. Come experience the Holy Spirit’s power and healing. Allow him to reveal the purpose of your life: to live in true freedom and joy of the Spirit. Be uplifted by the witness and fellowship of disciples like you.
Car Wash
Go to Mass and come back to a clean car! The Youth and Young Adult Ministry will be washing cars the weekend of April 29 and 30 at all Masses. Park in the lot next to the Chapel to have your car washed during Mass.
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, Apr 23: Classes - Last of the year! Ice Cream Social!
Attention!!!
The last class of the 2023 year will be on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Students and Catechists will be treated to an Ice Cream Social.
Registration for 2023-2024
Don’t forget to register for the 2023 – 2024 Faith Formation year. Registration forms for 2023 – 2024 were distributed to students last week and emailed to families last week. Forms can also be found on the parish website www.sjehydes.org.
Vacation Bible School 2023
St. John the Evangelist is pleased to announce its VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “Heroes Hotline” – Called Together to Serve God! Our adventure will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on June 26 – 30, 2023 in the Church Hall. VBS is open to children who will be in grades Preschool 4 – Grade 5 as of September 2023. The mornings include daily snacks, crafts, science, games, songs, Bible stories, and more.” Download the registration form at https://sjehydes.org/vacation-bible-school. Students in grades 6 – 8 may serve as Crew Leaders.
First Communion
Students are reminded to arrive 30 minutes before Mass begins. We will do a brief rehearsal with the children and their families. A seating chart was sent to families before Easter. Please contact Theresa Konitzer if you have a child preparing for First Communion and have any questions.
Spring Fling Silent Auction
DONATIONS NEEDED!!!
We need your help! The Spring Fling Committee is collecting donations for the Spring Fling Silent Auction. If you or someone you know is able and willing to donate items, experiences, event tickets, vacation destinations, restaurant gift cards, themed gift baskets, or anything that might appeal to auction buyers please reach out to Carolyn Flood at cflood@stjohnschoollgv.org or 410-404-6128.
Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries
Today, Jesus reveals himself to his disciples in the breaking of the bread. We cannot experience him so utterly in any other way than the Eucharist. It makes a sacred union possible: God with man, man with God, one in both soul and body. What a mysterious exchange.
Please support our Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries so that we can share the delightful news that God is here and ready to commune with those who hunger and thirst for him. It is abundantly true that “the harvest is abundant” (Matthew 9:37). When you think about it, it’s shocking how accessible God is through the Eucharist. Tens of thousands of parishes throughout the world offer the most profound, satisfying, intimate experience ever. Our local community’s salvation is counting on us to reach out to help them Please generously join the Annual Appeal. Please help us help him reach them!
Our parish goal for the Appeal for Catholic Ministries is $82,248. We are about 83% of the way there, with $66,200. To contribute, visit www.archbalt.org/appeal.
Small Stuffed Animal Collection
We are collecting SMALL new or clean, gently used stuffed animals that can fit into a shoe box among other items. These boxes will be sent overseas to disadvantaged children. There will be a spot in the Narthex this weekend, April 22 and 23, for donations. Thank you.
Pastoral Council Nominations
Any parishioners interested in becoming members of the Pastoral Council for the 2023 and 2024 Council years (beginning this summer for a two-year term) are encouraged to submit their names prior to the upcoming Pastoral Council election in May. Elections will take place the week of May 22 - 30, 2023. If you are interested and have questions, please contact Ruth Ann Smith at rajdsmith@comcast.net or Ray Dietz at craytrek@comcast.net.
Looking for Clothing Racks
Do you have a clothing rack that we could borrow? The Treasures in the Hall flea market is looking to borrow clothing racks to be able to sell some clothes at this year’s Spring Fling. If you are willing to lend us a clothing rack or display, please call the parish office at 410-592-6206 for details on when and where you can drop it off. Any borrowed items will be returned after the Spring Fling is over and the Hall is cleaned up. Thank you!
Respect Life Corner
Pregnancy Center North/Towson Women’s Care has recognized the parishioners of St. John the Evangelist with a wall plaque at their new facility. This plaque is in recognition of the parishioners’ generosity in supporting the life-affirming services provided by the Center.
National Eucharistic Revival
Do you have a love of the Eucharist? Have you had a spiritual experience involving the Eucharist? If so, we are looking for you. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops are conducting a Eucharistic Revival from June 2022-July 2024. Beginning June 10, 2023 will be the parish portion of the Eucharistic Revival. As part of the revival we are looking for people who are willing to pray; to share their Eucharistic experience online with others; and/or be Eucharistic Missionaries. It’s easy to do. Go to www.eucharisticrevival.org. Scroll down to “How to get involved?” and click on “Learn more”. Here are the descriptions of what you will be doing in one or more of the three options:
• BECOME A PRAYER PARTNER
Join a team of spiritual advocates! Help us cover the whole Revival in prayer, fasting, and penance. Sign up below to unlock special inspiration and opportunities—and to tell us that we can count on your prayers!
• SHARE A TESTIMONY
How has Christ’s presence in the Eucharist touched your life? Share your testimony to open more hearts to the healing power of Our Lord.
• BECOME A EUCHARISTIC MISSIONARY
Eucharistic Missionaries earnestly, expectantly ask God for revival… and then respond when he calls. Join a movement of Catholics who are committing themselves to prayer, formation, and service.
Look for more details in future bulletins, flocknotes and on the parish website about how our parish will be participating in this revival. We will have small discussion groups; opportunities for adoration; presentations on the Eucharist and its importance in our church; and other events. If you have any questions or want more information, contact Barbara at andersonbh@sjehydes.org or 410-592-5606x106.
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.
