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Weekly Prayer and Update - October 6
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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 8 - 27th Sunday of Ordinary TimeContemplation from Lectio DivinaWhat conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?This is the heir.
What parts of my Catholic heritage are most precious to me? What can I do to preserve and share that heritage?
By the Lord has this been done,/ and it is wonderful in our eyes.
How have I seen the Lord active in my life this week? How can I give God praise for all he has done for
me?
Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.
What fruits has my life of faith produced? How can this fruit help build up the kingdom of God?
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.
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, October 8, or on the 2nd Sunday of any month.
Ministry Forum and Appreciation Breakfast
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 8:00 in the morning, the Ministry Forum and Appreciation Breakfast will take place in the Parish Hall to appreciate the volunteers of our parish and to present the alignment of ministries under the 5 core mission areas of St. John the Evangelist Church. We invited the Auxiliary Bishop, Most Rev. Bruce Lewandowski, C. SC. R. to be our keynote motivational speaker and Mr. Waye Hipley of the Office of Parish Renewal to assist in the alignment process. This event is open to all parishioners. The event is an action step created by the Ministry Implementation team to increase awareness and participation by parishioners in ministries that will satisfy one’s personal calling and partnership with Jesus.I would like to ask the leaders of current ministries to inform their members about this event and submit to the Office the total number and names of their participating members as soon as possible.Ministry Forum & Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast - 10/21Ministry Forum & Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast - 10/21
Pilgrimage Passport
The Bishops of the United States have called for a Eucharistic Revival. In order to better understand and have a devotion to the Eucharist, they are calling all Catholics to take this year as a time of prayer and formation. The bishops are using the image of a pilgrimage both figuratively and actually. A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey meant to bring you closer to God.
At St. John, we are inviting you to use a passport to chronicle your personal pilgrimage. Your journey will take you through some difficult tasks and others will be quite simple; some can be done alone, some will require the cooperation of others; some will be fun, some will be prayerful, and some will be a formation experience. We hope that all of them will help you in your understanding of the Eucharist and your relationship with Jesus.
As you complete a task, take a picture of yourself doing the task or bring the finished project to the parish. We will give you a sticker that indicates you took another step along the pilgrimage. There’s no order in which you must proceed. Do them as you wish and as you feel inspired. You don’t have to do them all but do the ones that inspire you. And if you have something you think is Eucharist-related but is not on the list, bring it to us so we can see what you created.
There will be recognition at various levels of the pilgrimage. We will pray for all who undertake this journey towards Christ and look forward to seeing your steps along the way.
The weekend of October 14/15 will be our kick-off. Passports will be available for anyone who wants to take up this invitation from the bishops. We at St. John hope that you will find it to be a spiritually fruitful experience.
God bless your pilgrimage,
The Parish Staff of St. John the Evangelist Parish
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Colleen Sisolak 410-592-6206 Ext. 108
youthministry@sjehydes.orgConfirmation 2023Congratulations newly confirmed! Please be reminded of our final Confirmation Session on October 16, at 6:45 PM in the Koontz House. Parents and sponsors are invited to join for this final session. Please RSVP belowConfirmation Session Oct 17Yes, I am attendingYoung Adult Small GroupJoin our current small group! They meet at 1:00 PM on Sundays in the Koontz House to discuss faith and its impact on their daily lives.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 October 1 after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Koontz House for breakfast and fellowship!Middle School Youth MinistryJoin us on October 22, after the 9:00 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 8, 2023: Family Gathering - HallOctober 15, 2023: Classes - SchoolOctober 22, 2023: No ClassesOctober 29, 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.ReconciliationA reminder that First Reconciliation Preparation Material can be picked up from the School on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and from the Parish Office Monday - Thursday, October 2 - 5, 2023 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Friday, October 6, 2023, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please note the change in dates that the material will be available. The books came in much sooner than expected. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Theresa Konitzer.
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.
Sunday Perks
There will be no coffee and donuts after the 9:00 AM Mass next week. We will see you again on October 15, in the Hall!
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.
Anniversary Blessings
The Blessing for those married in the month of June will take place next Sunday, October 15, after the 9:00 AM Mass.
Please contact the parish office to register.
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.
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.
