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Weekly Prayer and Update - February 17
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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
February 19 - 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021923.cfm
Contemplation from Lectio Divina
What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go for two miles.
How can I be of service to those in need? How can I share my time with greater generosity?
Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.
How do I view those who are poor and lack worldly goods? How do I support structures that keep people in poverty?
For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have?
Who needs my love and kindness? What keeps me from loving them?
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!
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There are benefits to Partnership in Mission
Here are some of the good things that happen in our faith community when we partner with Jesus in His mission at SJE community:
Our partnership in mission expresses our unity as a faith community and strengthens our commitment to work together on the defined vision and mission of the parish. We are St. John, and we are committed to realizing our sacred purpose. This demonstrates that we are One Body of Christ, as each one is included and valued.
Secondly, our partnership increases our impact on the mission of Jesus. Our intention is not only for the survival of our parish community, but for the mission impact our working together would contribute to Jesus and to our church community. Working together will surely create an increased impact on the spiritual transformation of individual parishioners and the mission of the community. Working together is always better than doing it alone. The initiative would impact participants more and provide opportunities to many for spiritual renewal and disciple-making.
Partnership can minimize duplicitous efforts and promote the destruction of silos. Together we can accomplish our purpose efficiently and conduct our services in a cost-effective manner. Cost saving is often our first reason, even if this comes last to be realized.The initiative promotes a complimentary spirit. The expertise and gifts of members of our faith community shall become complementary, and the assumed outcomes from this synergy will be more powerful and impactful.
Finally, when we all partake together in the work of evangelization and transformation, new spirit and creative ways are discovered and explored. In partnership, you can see new ideas and ways that produce new steps to realize an objective. Together we can be productive in a new context of ministry that separately you would not have all the necessary elements to exploit.
You are an important partner of Jesus in our community.
Fleece Donations
We will be collecting 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 until February 26. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated material this winter. We have been able to make 15 blankets! 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. 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
Tech Ministry
Our livestream and tech ministry is looking for volunteers ages 14 and up to assist with the use of our new projection screens at all our weekend Masses. In order to make all our Masses more accessible and inclusive for parishioners and visitors, we would like to have song lyrics and prayers projected at all Masses. The projection software is simple to use and training will be provided. In addition, we would like 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. All volunteers must be Virtus certified.
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 February 19.
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
Service Sundays
Thank you to everyone who donated material to make fleece blankets. Our next High School Service Sundays activity will be held in the Church Hall on February 26, after the 9:00 AM Mass. We will enjoy a light breakfast at Elgee’s Cafe before coming together for prayer, conversation, and a service project. All high school students are welcome to join us and bring friends! If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP to Colleen Sisolak.
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.)
Confirmation 2023
Our next Confirmation preparation session will be held on Tuesday, March 7, at 6:45 PM in the Church Hall.
Join our Tech Team
Are you tech-savvy? Do you want to learn more about live video production? We are looking for young people to join our Livestream and Tech Ministry. You will learn how to operate all the new, state-of-the-art technology at St. John and make our Masses more accessible. We are looking for a minimum of a once-per-month commitment but you can volunteer as much as you would like. This is also a great opportunity to get service hours and learn valuable skills. If you are interested, please contact Megan Malkus at malkusmn@sjehydes.org
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, Feb 19: No Classes - Presidents Day
Sunday, Feb 26: Classes - School
Sunday, Mar 5: Classes - School
Sunday, Mar 12: Classes - School
CRS Rice Bowl
The following is a prayer from Catholic Relief Services as we begin our Lenten Journey this Wednesday, February 22:
Our Father,
As we begin Lent, let our hearts be filled with your Spirit so that we may grow deeper in your love.
May our prayer lead us to a sincere desire to be close to you. May fasting help us rely on you and transform us into better people. May our almsgiving be a chance to serve our one human family around the world. Amen
WE ARE CALLED Join our faith community—and more than 12,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl from the Parish Office. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on how hunger and malnutrition affect our human family, and on the need to take action to end this global injustice. Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
Vacation Bible School 2023
We are pleased to announce St. John the Evangelist’s Vacation Bible School Program “Hero Hotline” for Summer 2023 – June 26 – 30 from 9:00 AM. – 12:00 PM in the Church Hall. Students rising to Preschool 4 through Grade 5 as of September 2023 are invited to participate.
Students rising to grades 6 – 12 are invited to be crew leaders.
Note: All students age 14 and older must be Worthy of the Call trained and certified to work with younger children. If you are interested in helping with the program, please contact Theresa Konitzer no later than May 30, 2023.
Cost: $50.00 for First Child and $25.00 for each sibling.
Registration and Permission forms can be found on the parish website at
https://sjehydes.org/vacation-bible-school
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Thanks to everyone who donated food to the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Food Pantry last weekend!! We are so blessed to have so many parishioners who consistently donate generous amounts of food and personal hygiene items at each and every collection. We deliver carloads of food every time! Our friends at the Food Pantry feel so blessed and are so overjoyed each and every time.
PLEASE NOTE: Our next food collection will be on Sunday, April 2nd (Palm Sunday). This is a little change in our schedule due to Easter being on the 2nd Sunday in April.
Lectors Needed
When contemplating your sacred purpose, did you ever consider proclaiming the Word of God at Mass?
Our lector ministry is such a rewarding opportunity to take an active role in parish life and to give back in thanksgiving for your own blessings.
Minimal training is provided, and you sign up to serve whenever you’re available.
Anyone high school age and older is most welcome.
If you have questions or would like more information, please call Debbie Jenkins at the parish office (410-592-6206, X100.)
Haiti Poor Box Collection
Next weekend, all Poor Box donations will go toward helping our sister parishes in Haiti. A newsletter will be provided by the Haiti Committee outlining their work and how your generous donations help the people of our sister parishes and school.
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!
Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries
Making a pledge to support the 2023 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries, You are the Light of the World, is a powerful way to help those in need. Please prayerfully consider how you will support the 2023 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries. Making a pledge, which can be paid in monthly installments is a powerful way to maximize your contribution. For more information on the Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries, and to make a gift or pledge online, please visit www.archbalt.org/appeal/. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Ash Wednesday
Lent Begins on Wednesday, February 22. Please join us for Mass at 8:45 AM or 7:00 PM in the church. The 8:45 AM Mass will be Livestreamed on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@st.johnlgv4812/streams).
Eucharistic Adoration
“In the Holy Eucharist we enter into this movement of love from which all interior progress and all apostolic efficacy springs.” –St. Pope John Paul II
In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love on Tuesday, February 21 at 9:30 AM in the Chapel.
Parish Office Closures
Please note that the parish office will be closed on Monday, February 20, for the Presidents Day holiday.
The parish office will also be closed on Monday, February 27, for our Pastoral Staff Day.
Prayer Ministry Next 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 next weekend, February 25/26.
Magnifi-Kid Booklets & Children's Worship Bulletins
These colorful booklets and activity sheets are available to help young children better understand the Mass and the weekly readings. These free resources can be found in the narthex.
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.
