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Weekly Prayer and Update - October 22
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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
October 22 - 29th Sunday of Ordinary TimeContemplation from Lectio DivinaWhat conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?The Pharisees went off and plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech.Is my speech (in person and on social media) true and kind?
How can I moderate my speech to bring people closer to Christ?
You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.How have I learned about my faith?
How am I continuing to learn?
Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.
What role does my faith play in my life as a citizen? How can I be a better steward of all that God has given me?
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.
Parish Office Closure
Please note that the parish office will be closed on Wednesday, October 25, as our staff will be attending the Archdiocese Pastoral Staff Day.
All Souls Day Novena
Starting on November 2 – November 10, 2023Let us remember in prayers and Masses our dearly departed ones. Novena Mass envelopes are available in the narthex.
Videos After Masses
As you know we’ve been having some technical difficulties with showing the Catholic Mass videos. We have been working on solutions and thank you for your patience. For those of you who haven’t seen all or any of the videos, you can watch them on FORMED using the sign-in below or read the study guides that are in the bulletin. We also need folks to help with working the screens and showing the slides for Mass and the videos, especially at the 5 PM and 7:30 AM Masses. It is very easy to do, basically, just point and click. So, if you can read your email or surf the net, you can run the slides and videos for our Sunday celebrations. We hope that everyone will stay for a few minutes each week to learn more about the source and summit of our faith, the Eucharistic Liturgy – the Holy Mass. If you want, you can also watch the videos on FORMED. To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
- Go to https://signup.formed.org/
· Enter our parish’s zip code (21082)
· Enter your name and your email address
That’s it! You’re in. Now you can get the free FORMED app for your phone by searching FORMED Catholic in your app store.
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Colleen Sisolak 410-592-6206 Ext. 108
youthministry@sjehydes.orgYoung Adult Small GroupOur Young Adult Small Group will be headed to Hershey Park this Sunday. Their regular 1:00 PM Sunday meetings will continue next week.Confirmation 2024If you have a young person currently in High School who is interested in learning more about the sacrament of Confirmation, please join us for an information session on Sunday, October 29, after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Chapel.High School Youth MinistryJoin us on November 5, after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Koontz House for fellowship and fun!Middle School Youth MinistryJoin us on October 22, after the 11:30 AM Mass in the Hall for a Ravens tailgate! We will have snacks and drinks in preparation for the Ravens to take on the Lions!Youth Ministry Service DayCalling all middle and high school students! We need your help to bake 60 pies!!! In collaboration with the Knights of Columbus and Knights Ladies, we will be baking pumpkin pies for their annual Thanksgiving meal donations after the 11:30 AM Mass on November 12, in the Church Hall.Pumpkin Pie BakeSign up Here if you are an adult attendingPlease click here if you are a minor
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.October 22, 2023: No ClassesOctober 29, 2023: Classes - SchoolNovember 5, 2023: Family Gathering - HallNovember 12, 2023: Classes - SchoolThe NativityCalling all shepherds and angels. We are getting ready for the Christmas Nativity skit that is held on Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM. If your child would like to participate in this event, please contact Theresa Konitzer. Practices are held at 4:00 PM on Saturdays, December 2, 9, 16, and Christmas Eve at 3:00 PM.Fire DrillThere will be a fire drill at 10:45 AM – 10:55 AM on Sunday, October 29. Please be careful using the loop around the cemetery during that time.
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.
AOB Chapter 11 Reorganization
For more information on the Chapter 11 Reorganization filing by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, please visit www.archbalt.org for the many resources available, including answers to your questions, an explanatory video, Catholic Review coverage, and links to other dioceses who have gone through this same process.
Eucharistic Adoration
“Adoration is the first attitude of man acknowledging that he is a creature before his Creator. It exalts the greatness of the Lord who made us and the almighty power of the Savior who sets us free from evil. Adoration is homage of the spirit to the “King of Glory,” respectful silence in the presence of the “ever greater” God. Adoration of the thrice-holy and sovereign God of love blends with humility and gives assurance to our supplications.” (CCC 2628)
In this year of Eucharistic Revival, join us for Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday, October 17, at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, October 18, at 7:00 PM, or Tuesday, October 24, at 9:30 AM in the Chapel.
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 GIVE BLOOD, Mike Talipan at 410.557.2886, or at talifam@verizon.net.
Thank you.
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, October 28/29.
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 at 410-941-5386 or email at mjzaegel@comcast.net to reserve your ornament(s). Watch future bulletins to see when we are selling them after the Masses on a weekend in November.
Stewardship Awareness
In preparation for Stewardship Sunday on November 19, we will providing information in upcoming bulletins 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.
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.
