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Weekly Prayer and Update - September 29
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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 1 - 26th Sunday of Ordinary TimeContemplation from Lectio DivinaWhat conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?What is your opinion?
How does Church teaching inform my positions and opinions? How do I deal with people whose views differ from my own?
He said in reply, “I will not,” but afterwards changed his mind and went.
When have I experienced conversion? What parts of my life require change?
Which of the two did his father’s will?
What keeps me from following the Father’s will? How can I be more faithful to God’s call?
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.
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
Our Daily Bread
We have pledged to provide 100+ casseroles on the first Monday of each month to Our Daily Bread in Baltimore. Could you help us keep our commitment to feed the needy? Baking is done right in the disposable pan which is available in the narthex. Please bring the frozen casserole to the church hall kitchen prior to October 1.
Short on time? A family-size Stouffer’s Mac ‘n Cheese or “Wish list” items – cereal, sugar, tea bags, iced tea mix, lunch bags, zipper sandwich bags, or plastic forks are also welcome donations.
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 to our 18 young people who made their Confirmation on Saturday, September 30, with Bishop Madden presiding. Please pray for them as they continue exploring and growing in their relationship with the Lord.Young Adult Small GroupOur Young Adult Small Group will be attending the Orioles game this weekend. Their normal meeting schedule will resume next Sunday. Our current small group meets at 1:00 PM on Sundays in the Koontz House.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!
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 1, 2023: Classes - SchoolOctober 8, 2023: Family Gathering - HallOctober 15, 2023: Classes - SchoolOctober 22, 2023: No ClassesThe 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.
Join us for Mass followed by Holy Hour on Friday, October 6, 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.
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.
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!
Fall Morning Scripture Study
We will meet for six weeks beginning October 5, and look at Jesus the healer. In this study we will be looking at six things Jesus’ healing miracles say about the kingdom of God. Come join us on Thursday mornings from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Koontz House at St. John the Evangelist. Contact Pat Zaccari at 443-799-6120 or
email vangoghatphoenix@aol.com to sign up for this study.
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.
