Latest Parish News
Fall Gala :
Meet Me in New York! On November 8, 2008, a fundraising gala will be held here at St. John's. Come see the auditorium, hallways and eight classrooms transformed into the streets and neighborhoods of New York City. Themed foods, beverages and dancing at our own "Tavern on the Green" are all -part of this festive evening. Mark your calendar-take a bite out of the Big Apple!
St. John the Evangelist School :
There are openings in Grades Kindergarten through 8 for the 2007-08 school year. Please contact Kathy Hamlett at 410-647-2283, X2137 or khamlett@stjohnsp.org for information about our application process and to schedule a tour of our parish school.
Severna Park July 4th Parade:
St. Johns took "Best in Show " honors at the annual parade.
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Dear Parishioners,
The vacation season officially ends this week as children return to school both in the county school system and our own parish school. I certainly enjoyed my vacation to Western Maryland and Southwestern Virginia and I appreciate the warm greeting from many of you upon my return. It is nice to be back home!
Speaking of our parish school – there are still openings. St. John’s School offers a program of academic excellence in the Catholic school tradition. If you or someone you know is considering a Catholic School, St. Johns offers a great opportunity. I wish our principal Sister Linda and her faculty, staff and students well as they begin their new year.
This past week the parish received a gift of $39,575.01 from the estate of Margaret Huffman. Margaret, a devoted member of our Traditional Choir for many years, died this past December. She requested that her final gift to the parish be used in support of our music program. I am using this bequest to establish an “organ fund” for the upkeep, repair and upgrade of the Church’s pipe organ which is over 20 years old. Our master plan calls for a renovation of the church with the next 5 years. This renovation project will include needed work on the organ, including the replacement of its console. Ms. Huffman’s estate gift to the church is a wonderful example of how we in our own planning can make a final gift to the parish in support of its ministries and programs. Please remember St. Johns in your will!
As you know, Jamaica was hit hard last weekend by Hurricane Dean. I have sent several email messages to Fr. Joe Mndambo, the pastor of our sister parish St. Philomena. I have yet to hear from him. I suspect that electricity has yet to be restored to his rural community. Please keep the people of Jamaica in your prayers.
As parish life begins to pick-up as we approach Labor Day, I want to remind you of several upcoming events and programs:
R.C.I.A. – The process for initiating adults into the Church at Easter begins Sept. 15th.
Confirmation & First Reconciliation/First Eucharist Kick-Off Meeting For Parents – October 2 (Thursday) at 7 pm with a repeat meeting on October 7 (Tuesday) at 7 pm.
Blessing of Animals (in honor of St. Francis of Assisi) – October 4th at 10 AM
Annual 40 Hours Devotion (Eucharistic Devotions) – October 12th -14th
Mass of the Anointing of the Sick – October 19th (Sunday) at 12 Noon.
Meet Me In New York – a silent and live auction to benefit the church, school and religious education program – Nov. 8th at 6:30 pm.
These are just a few of the programs and events hat mark the life of our active parish. Please be sure to read the bulletin for more opportunities to grow in your Catholic faith and participate in parish life.
Have A Good Week!
Fr. Rick
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