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Weekly Prayer and Update - December 2
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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
December 4 - The Second Sunday of Advent
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120422.cfm
Contemplation from Lectio Divina
What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
A voice of one crying out in the desert,/ Prepare the way of the Lord,/make straight his paths.
When have I felt like a voice crying out in the desert? When have I failed to use my voice when I should have?
The whole region around the Jordan … were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins.
What sins am I struggling with today? What prevents me from acknowledging my sinfulness and relying on God’s mercy?
I am not worthy to carry his sandals.
How can I serve the Lord? How can I grow in humility and docility to the Lord’s will?
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!
Advent Extravaganza
Help us to celebrate the season of Advent with our Advent Extravaganza celebration! On Saturday, December 3, from 4 - 8 PM, we will be hosting a celebration with many Advent and Christmas activities. There will be reconciliation in the church at 4 PM followed by Mass at 5 PM with CLOW providing a seasonal craft for children ages 5 to 10. Following Mass, we will move outdoors to light and bless the Creche in front of the Chapel before heading down to the Church Hall for a light dinner, caroling, “fire-side” Christmas story reading, and a photo booth with friends!
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Advent Extravaganza!!
Sign Up
Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 4pm (Reconciliation) - 8pm
Please list the names of all those who will be joining you.
Breakfast with Santa
Come enjoy breakfast with Santa in the church hall on December 3, from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. There will be photo opportunities, crafts, face painting, the North Pole Gift Shop, and many more activities for all ages! Adult breakfast is $10 and children’s breakfast is $8. Children 2 and under eat free. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, fruit, muffins, and coffee.
Youth Ministry Upcoming Events
TIM Jr.
Join us on Sunday, December 11, at 11:30 AM for Ravens Mania! All middle schoolers are welcome to watch the Ravens beat the Steelers (cross your fingers) and bake cookies with us to pack in lunches for the homeless.
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
Registrations are now LATE. Registrations will still be accepted until December 1, with an additional late fee charged. Please return/or pick-up your packet immediately! Preparation begins on January 3, 2023.
An Update to Our Sunday Livestream
We are so excited to say that we have officially completed two projects that were included in our capital campaign! As you may have noticed, this past Sunday, November 27, the large cameras set up in the back of the church are gone, as are the tripods in some of the pews. Over the past two years, this equipment was necessary to allow us to share in the celebration of the Mass with those who may be homebound or ill. Thanks to the generous donations to our capital campaign, we were able to upgrade our livestreaming system to include subtle, permanently mounted cameras that are out of the way and allow us to provide a professional livestream without disrupting the Mass in any way.
In addition to this equipment upgrade, we have moved our livestream from Facebook to YouTube. There are a couple of reasons for this change. Firstly, connection problems with Facebook have been consistent throughout our time livestreaming Masses. YouTube provides a more solid connection allowing for a stream without interruptions. Secondly, YouTube is more accessible to those who may not have a Facebook account. Live videos on YouTube are accessible to anyone regardless of if you have an account or not.
A Facebook post will go up each week before Mass with a link directly to the livestream on YouTube. You can also find it by going directly to our YouTube page at https://bit.ly/StJohnLGVYouTube.
White House Christmas Ornaments
The Knights Ladies are selling the 2022 White House Christmas Ornament this year for $26 each. The ornament is very pretty and commemorates the years of the Nixon administration. Ornaments will be sold after all Masses THIS WEEKEND, December 3/4. If you are interested and can’t purchase your ornament on those dates, please call Janie Zaegel at 410-941-5386 or email to mjzaegel@comcast.net. We appreciate your support in this annual fundraiser for our Ladies.
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, December 11, or on the 2nd Sunday of any month.
Our Daily Bread
We have pledged to provide 100+ casseroles on the first Monday of every other month to Our Daily Bread in Baltimore. Could you help us keep our commitment to feeding the needy? Baking is done right in the disposable pan which is available in the narthex. Please bring the frozen casserole to the church hall kitchen prior to December 4.
Short on time? A family-size Stouffer’s Mac ‘n Cheese or “Wish list” items – cereal, sugar, tea bags, iced tea mix, lunch bags, zipper sandwich bags, or plastic forks are also welcome donations.
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
Christmas Mass Schedule
Our Mass schedule for the 2022 Christmas season is as follows.
Christmas Eve:
Saturday, December 24, at 4 PM, 6 PM, 8 PM
Christmas Day:
Sunday, December 25, at 8 AM, 10 AM
Feast of Mary, Mother of God:
Saturday, December 31, at 5 PM
Sunday, December 1, at 8 AM and 10 AM
Immaculate Conception Mass
Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 8:45 AM and 7:00 PM in the Church.
Early Bulletin Deadline
Due to upcoming early printing deadlines and the parish office Christmas holiday closure (December 24- January 1), information/items for the bulletins of December 18 and December 25 are needed no later than Monday, December 12.
Information/items for the January 1 bulletin are due no later than Monday, December 19. Please send to: bulletin@sjehydes.org
Blood Drive Thank You
Thank you to all of you that supported our recent Knights of Columbus Red Cross blood drive. Your efforts enabled us to donate 34 pints of this life-giving liquid at a time when it is critically needed. See you again on June 3, 2023.
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 December 11. 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!
Gaudet Sunday Next Week
December 11 is Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, which signifies the nearness of the Lord’s coming. We will light two purple candles (for the first two Sundays of Advent) as well as the rose candle on the Advent wreath. This is a joyous occasion! Our time of waiting for the Lord’s coming is almost over.
Formed Advent Resources
For Advent we are suggesting several titles that will help you in your spiritual preparation for Christmas:
Forgiveness – Three 30-minute videos that speak of God’s mercy and forgiveness and the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Daily Advent Reflections with Dr. Timothy Gray – sign up for free at daily.formed.org to get daily emails that will lead you through the season of Advent.
What is the True Meaning of Christmas? with Dr. Michael Patrick Barber – Learn about the origins of many Christmas traditions and the meaning behind many of your favorite Christmas pastimes
For the younger members of our parish here are some videos to watch;
Brother Francis Presents The Days of Advent – featuring meditations, prayers and activities to keep Christ in Christmas
Juan Diego: Messenger of Guadalupe – The story of St. Juan Diego and his meeting with Our Lady
Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa – discover how Nicholas discovered he had a very special gift, the gift of giving.
There are many other selections to choose from. Watch all or just one offering on FORMED during Advent as you prepare for the joyous celebration of Christmas. For more information contact Barbara Anderson at andersonbh@sjehydes.org.
Formed is a FREE to-you resource! If you haven’t signed up yet here’s an easy way to get started:
In your browser go to formed.org
Click “sign up”
Click “Sign up as a parishioner”
Search using “St. John Hydes” & click “St. John 13305 Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD”
Type your name and email address
Go to email, open message from formed.org then click “Sign in Now” (for every device you open FORMED on, you will need to do this step.
Christmas Flower Offering
Our recent Advent mailing included an envelope for an offering to remember and/or honor loved ones with Christmas flowers. Additional envelopes are in the parish office. Be sure to return your envelope by December 18. Names will be published in the bulletin later in January.
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.
