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Weekly Prayer and Update - November 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
November 19 - 33rd Sunday of Ordinary TimeContemplation from Lectio DivinaWhat conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master’s money.What have I done to develop my God-given gifts? When have I hidden my faith instead of giving witness?Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.What responsibilities has God given me? How does faithfully fulfilling my responsibilities give witness to my faith?Come, share your master’s joy.How have I experienced God’s holy joy this week? How can I share that joy with others?
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!
When you click here for the bulletin, you'll be able to "View Current Bulletin" as well as previous editions. If you submit your email address in the box under "Enter Email to Receive Current Bulletin," you'll receive an email each week with the bulletin link.
Wedding Anniversary Blessings
The Blessing for those married in the month of November will take place this Sunday, November 19 after the 9:00 AM Mass.
Please contact the parish office to register.
White House Christmas Ornaments
The Knights Ladies will be selling the 2023 White House Ornaments again this year. They are commemorating the years of President Gerald Ford in the White House. They are decorated on both sides with Holiday trimmings on one side and items that were important to the Ford family on the other. The cost is $26 and the funds will help us support our donations to charitable organizations throughout the Year. Please call Janie Zaegel @410-941-5386 or email at mjzaegel@comcast.net to reserve your ornament(s). The Ladies will be selling the White House ornaments after all Masses this weekend, November 18 and 19.
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Thanksgiving Day Mass will be on Thursday, November 25 at 9:00 AM in the church. Bring non-perishable food items for the offertory procession; items will be donated to the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Food Pantry.
Eucharistic Revival Passports
How’s your Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage going? Have you completed some of the stops along the way?
We’ll be stamping passports this weekend, November 18/19. Someone will be in the narthex after each Mass to stamp your passports with our special stamp. Remember to bring your passport with you and any activity you may have done that has a tangible product, i.e., a video, an essay, a picture of you praying the rosary, etc.
How far have you traveled on this special Eucharistic Pilgrimage?
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Colleen Sisolak 410-592-6206 Ext. 108
youthministry@sjehydes.orgYoung Adult Small GroupWe wish to welcome home all our college students visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday! Join us for Young Adult Small Group on Sunday at 1:00 PM in the Koontz House. You are encouraged to attend the 11:30 AM Mass.Confirmation 2024If you have a young person currently in High School who is interested in learning more about the sacrament of Confirmation, please contact the Youth Ministry Office. Also, check out our Confirmation web page here.High School Youth MinistryJoin us on November 19, after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Koontz House for fellowship and fun!Middle School Youth MinistryJoin us on December 10, after the 11:30 AM Mass in the Hall for a Christmas cookie bake!
Religious Education Faith Formation
Theresa Konitzer 410-592-6206 Ext. 107
konitzermt@sjehydes.orgFaith Formation
Welcome to another Faith Formation Year. A list of the next four classes is shown below.November 19, 2023: Classes - SchoolNovember 26, 2023: No Classes - ThanksgivingDecember 3, 2023: Classes (K-2) - School, Reconciliation (3-8) - ChapelDecember 10, 2023: Classes - SchoolThe NativityThank you to all the young people who have volunteered to be angels and shepherds at the Christmas Eve Mass. The rehearsals will be on Saturday afternoons at 4:00 PM in the Church on the following dates:
Saturday, November 25Saturday, December 2Saturday, December 9Saturday, December 16Sunday, December 24 at 2:30 PMNovember Family GatheringWhat a better month than November to talk about gifts. At the Gathering we talked about what a gift is, how do you feel when you receive a gift, and how do you feel when you are the giver of the gift. Our focus then turned to the Offertory, the time that we bring our gifts of bread and wine and all that we are and all that we will be to be placed on the altar of the Lord to be transformed into something divine.An activity included families writing gifts that we give to God on post-a-notes. We invite you to jot down your gift(s) you can give to God on a post-a-note that will be provided for you in the Narthex and put it on the poster. It is ok if they overlap. The board will remain in the Narthex until Thanksgiving.
KofC Blood Drive
Saturday, November 18, from 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the Church hall. The 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 who have given in the past and welcome new donors!
You can contact The Red Cross at 1 800 RED CROSS, Mike Talipan at 410.557.2886, or at talifam@verizon.net.
Thank you.
Stewardship Weekend
This weekend is Stewardship Weekend! We have been providing information in our bulletin about our Stewardship responsibility, the current financial situation of our church, and the impact of your contribution to our mission to encourage you to step up in your offertory giving or donation for the needs of St. John. This weekend, Father Pete will give his personal testimony as to why giving to St. John is important for us all.If you'd like to start giving online or update your current giving, please visit https://osvhub.com/sjehydes/giving/funds.
Blessing of the Bambinelli
Pope John Paul II began the tradition of Bambinelli Sunday during his papacy to remind families about the joyous event of Baby Jesus’ arrival in the manger. Bambinelli Sunday is celebrated on the third Sunday of Advent. This year St. John will have the blessing as part of all Masses the weekend of December 16 and 17.
Advent Retreat 2023
Advent Night of Reflection to prepare for the Incarnation – “And the Word became Flesh”
Monday, November 27 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
As we prepare for the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas, join us for an evening of prayer and reflection on the origins of the Christmas Creche. Friar Timothy Dore will share how St. Francis of Assisi played a part in developing our Christmas tradition of a creche, its symbolism, and its importance to our Advent preparations. Take some time to prepare spiritually amidst all your other preparations.
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, November 25/26.
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.
