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Weekly Prayer and Update - May 5
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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
May 7 - Divine Mercy Sunday
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/043023.cfm
Contemplation from Lectio Divina
What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be.
When have I felt that God is far away from me? When have I felt that God is near?
If you know me, then you will also know my Father.
How can I get to know God better? How can I grow in love for God and his Church?
Believe because of the works themselves.
How do I demonstrate my faith by the way I live? How can I be of greater service to those in need?
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!
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.
Volunteer for Spring Fling
Help us make this the best Spring Fling ever! We are looking for people to volunteer in various areas at this year’s Spring Fling. Please sign up at https://bit.ly/SFvol2023
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Colleen Sisolak 410-592-6206 Ext. 108
youthministry@sjehydes.org
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, June 6, starting at 6:45 PM in the Koontz House.
Thanks for Your Support
Thank you so much for supporting the Youth and Young Adult Ministries by purchasing raffle tickets for a car wash by Father Pete as well as those who got their car washed this past Saturday. Our next fundraising opportunity will take place the first two weekends in June where we will be selling Crab Feast raffle tickets! Due to having to cancel our second, and largest, day for our car wash, we have not raised the money we need to help our young people go to the Steubenville Conference. If you would like to support this effort, please consider purchasing extra Crab Feast raffle tickets. Thank you for always supporting our young people.
Service Opportunities
If you need service hours, contact Colleen Sisolak to learn about volunteer opportunities at Spring Fling and Vacation Bible School!
Religious Education Faith Formation
Theresa Konitzer 410-592-6206 Ext. 107
konitzermt@sjehydes.org
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.
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
In last week’s Gospel, Jesus gave us the comforting news that we can securely follow his voice. In today’s Gospel, he explains where he’s taking us: “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places” (John 14:2). What security to know that the good shepherd has prepared homes unique for each of us. Such knowledge gives us the freedom to let go of worry since he’s already taken care of our needs. With that freedom, we can serve his kingdom first.
Even more exciting is that he gave us power in his service: “Whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these” (John 14:12). He gave our parish the gift of a mission to carry out his works here. Please give to our Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries. Through it, we can do His works! He gave us the power to draw souls into his eternal family through Baptism. He gave us the ability to offer forgiveness through Confession. He gave us the power to fill souls with peace, warmth, and strength through the Eucharist. Please help us continue to accomplish these works by supporting the Annual Appeal. Your brothers and sisters in Christ will thank you in this life or the next. Let’s get to work!
Our parish goal for the Appeal for Catholic Ministries is $82,248. We are about 96% of the way there, with $78,670. To contribute, visit www.archbalt.org/appeal.
Pastoral Council Nominations
Pastoral Council Elections are coming up via electronic ballot May 22-May 30. The list of nominees is growing. If you have a desire to serve our parish as a council member to represent fellow parishioners in working with Father Pete to support the continued growth and development of our church community, please contact Ray Dietz at craytrek@comcast.net or Ruth Ann Smith at rajdsmith@comcast.net.
Mother's Day Novena
Mothers’ Day is May 14, 2023. We hear in the Scripture, while Jesus was on the cross, He said, “Son, here is your mother; mother, here is your son.” God entrusted to us our mothers. We must love our mothers; there is no excuse for that. The greatest act of love for our mothers is prayer for them.
St. John wishes to partner with you to accomplish this act of love by offering a Novena of Masses (nine Masses) for your mother starting May 14, 2023. We invite you to join the many sons and daughters of our parish to offer Mass intentions for them. Come and include your mother in this Novena. Envelopes are available in the Narthex and Parish Office.
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, May 14, or on the 2nd Sunday of any month.
K of C Blood Drive
BLOOD DRIVE; Saturday, June 3, 2023
6:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the Church hall
This event is sponsored by the LGV #8736 Knights of Columbus. We need everyone’s help during this critical time. Our goal is 75 units. Please Give The Gift Of Life! We thank all of those that have given in the past and welcome new donors!
You can contact The Red Cross at 1 800 GIVE BLOOD, Mike Talipan at 410.557.2886 or at talifam@verizon.net.
Thank you.
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, May 9, at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 PM, and Tuesday, May 16 at 9:30 AM in the Chapel.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry has given shawls and lap blankets to over 1750 people and we are now experiencing a need to replenish our bins. Anyone who no longer needs their blessed comfort garment, and it is in good condition, can return it to be given to someone in need.
New members are welcome and also, donations of supplies of washable yarns, etc.,
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.
