Community Ministries

The following organizations minister to those within our St. John's Parish Community.

Catholic Daughters
Dedicated to the Blessed Mother, the local court of Catholic Daughters is a vibrant organization whose members, from all walks of life and all age groups, work diligently to strengthen family life, promote educational opportunities, aid our sister parishes, and help those less fortunate. United in sisterhood, we raise funds to help unwed mothers and award scholarships, we offer local bus trips and international trips to fund charitable projects, we sponsor the National Education Writing Contest to help young people develop their ability to publicly defend their faith, to name a few of our projects. Whatever talent you have, it will find expression and opportunity to grow in a welcoming, loving community of Catholic women, "Women of Faith Making a Difference".
Contact: LeAnn Brand 410-360-4813.

FAMILIA
(Family Life in America) This group is committed to strengthening the family by providing focused information and practical tools that can be implemented in daily life.

Contact: Jeannette Cohn 410-518-9952

Friendship Club
This social organization of widowed, divorced and single parishioners age 50 and over meets regularly for fellowship and enrichment, and occasionally sponsors social events.
Contact: Peggy Stieren 410-647-2403

Home Schoolers
A group of families with home schooled children meet every first Friday during the school year for Mass and fellowship. Several parish families belong to John Paul II Academy, a K-8 co-op and also St, Peter the Rock, a High School Tutorial.
Contact: Jennifer Lynch 410-349-4895

Prayer Tree
This ministry consists of a telephone network of parishioners who commit themselves to prayer (independently in their own homes) for particular intentions of members of our community.
Contact: Joan LaRosa 410.757.3346

Scouting
Our Scouting troops provide a safe environment for the healthy development of our youth within the national Scouting programs. Their activities for young men and women provide leadership training, build character, guide in growth as responsible citizens and offer, social, recreational, and educational growth.
Contacts:
Cub Scouts Pack 450 (website) : Brain Trevey 410-975-0553.
Boy Scouts Troup 450 (website): Ken George 410.349.8680
Girl Scouts/Brownies/Daisies (website) : Stacey Taylor 410-439-3633
Sea Scouts: Mark Schroeder 410-647-0982

Vocations Committee
This group invites the youth and all the faithful to become disciples of Jesus in one of the specific vocations of ministry in our Church. They inform and teach about, and support, vocations in the family and in religious life. Contact: Christine Butrim 410.315.9093