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Weekly Prayer and Update - June 30
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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
July 2 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070223.cfm
Contemplation from Lectio Divina
What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me.
What do I love more than God? How can I re-orient my life to place God at its center?
Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.
What cross is Jesus asking me to carry this week? Is there someone I can help to carry his or her cross?
Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
Who is excluded from my welcome? How can I be more welcoming?
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!
Parish Office Holiday Closure
Please note that the parish office will be closing at 12:00 PM on Monday, July 3, and will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
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, July 9, or on the 2nd Sunday of any month.
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
Why Now?
BECAUSE THE CHURCH NEEDS HEALING. AND THE WORLD NEEDS THE CHURCH.
Scandal, division, disease, doubt. The Church has withstood each of these throughout our very human history. But today we confront all of them, all at once. Our response in this moment is pivotal.
In the midst of these roaring waves, Jesus is present, reminding us that he is more powerful than the storm. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world.
How will he do it? By uniting us once again around the source and summit of our faith in the celebration of the Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is the joyful, expectant, grassroots response of the entire Catholic Church in the U.S. to this divine invitation.
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.
Steubenville Novena
As the departure date for the High School Conference approaches, we ask if you would please join us for a novena for these young pilgrims and their adult chaperones. The Novena will begin on Saturday, July 8 and end on Sunday, July 16th (the day we return home). Please let us know you are praying by emailing Colleen Sisolak.
All-powerful God, you always show mercy toward those who love you and you are never far away for those who seek you. Remain with your servants on this holy pilgrimage and guide their way in accord with your will. Shelter them with your protection by day, give them the light of your grace by night, and, as their companion on the journey, bring them to their destination in safety. May the Lord grant that the journey we begin, relying on him, will end happily through his protection. Amen.
(Source: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=727)
Attending the Youth Conference:
Oscar D., Emma H., Sarah H., Melanie H., Megan M., Paige R., Elisa R., Gisela R., Melanie R., Andrew S., Colleen S, John S.
Attended in June the Adult Conference:
Jimmy M., Cara M. Skylar O., Lauren S., Leah S.
Thank You!
We are so thankful for the overwhelming support of our Youth and Young Adults attending the Steubenville Conferences! Between the Car Wash Raffle, Car Wash, and the Crab Raffle, you helped us earn just over $5,000! In addition, we are grateful to the Knights Ladies and the Knights of Columbus for their donations for transportation. Finally, a GIANT thanks to Audrey Slabinksi who sold $310 in crab raffle tickets and to the anonymous couple, who paid for the Crab Raffle prize. The St. John Community continues to support our young people looking to deepen their relationships with Christ. To anyone who helped in any way, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Presence: Young Adult Small Group
Our Young Adult Small Group has started their summer series on Presence. They are connecting with and learning about the Eucharist as we continue, nationally, the Eucharistic Revival. If you are between the ages of 18 and 30 and are interested in joining a small group, please contact Colleen Sisolak. Our current small group meets at 1:00 PM on Sundays in the Koontz House.
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
We had a great week at Hero Hotline Vacation Bible School. Many thanks to the many people who made this week so much fun for the Super Heros that attended St. John the Evangelist Hero Hotline – “Called to Serve God.” Special thanks to our group leaders: Eileen Bogdanowicz, Denise Bohnenstengel (the professor), Margie Hayes, Melanie Hecht (Meerkat), Mollie Lapaglia, Denise McCloskey, Betty McDonald, and Pat Zaccari. Thanks to our youth who were our right hands helping the leaders: Mia Anderson, Paige Curtis, Ben Hecht, Emma Hecht, Sarah Hecht, Megan Karnicki, Brook Klijanowicz, Austin McGinty, Jack Telljohann, Luke Telljohann, and Raymond Tuck. To the parents: It was truly a pleasure to work with your children. We hope that the children had as great time at VBS as we enjoyed being with them.
Catechists and Assistants
Please continue to pray for the catechists and their assistants and they continue to discern their commitment to next year’s Faith Formation Program. If you would be interested in leading children to Jesus and sharing your faith with our youngest parishioners, please feel free to contact Theresa Konitzer at 410-592-6206, Ext. 107.
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.
First Friday Mass & Holy Hour
Join us for Mass followed by Holy Hour on Friday, July 7 at 8:30 AM in the church. The celebrant will give a brief talk before Benediction.
All are invited for this period of prayer, fasting, and penance in the Holy Presence of Jesus.
Haiti Newsletter Survey
The Haiti Committee is preparing the next Haiti Newsletter and are most interested in what you would like to know about our sister parishes and their parishioners. Please email or call Jan Allen at jallen@ccbcmd.edu or 410-592-2770 with inquiries. Thank you!
Stuffed Animal Donations Thank You
Sincere thanks to all those who donated small stuffed animals which will be sent to children overseas. It was a blessing to receive 207 cute contributions. Special thanks to the parishioner who sent 100 Beanie Babies. The children will get great joy from these stuffed animals and we are so grateful to you for helping us spread God’s love through this small act of generosity.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry is in need of acrylic yarns. If you have any, we’d appreciate your donation.
We offer instructions in how to knit and crochet, to anyone interested in joining us. Come to our Tuesday morning meeting, July 11 at 10 AM in the Koontz House. Carol Calvert 410-592-6696; CCalvert543@aol.com
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.
