Community Ministries
The following organizations minister to those within our St. John's Parish Community.
Catholic Daughters
The women of St. John’s Court #2350 participate in religious, charitable, and
educational apostolates of the Church. Our Court is actively supporting the right to life
activities, providing financial aid to those in need, as well as offering support and
encouragement to our clergy and organizing various bus trips for the parish community.
Contact: Sarah Ranke email
410.647.3629
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 email 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
Parent/Teacher
Partnership
This organization of parents of students of St.
John’s Elementary School helps build a spirit of community
within the school and raises funds for the work of the school.
Home Schoolers
Contact: Elana Poquette email
410.975.0735
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) : Bryan Haas 410.975.0109
Boy Scouts Troup 450 (website): Ken George 410.349.8680
Girl Scouts/Brownies/Daisies (website) : Angela Vallario 410.975.0050
Sea Scouts: Mark Schroeder email
Social Committee
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
Young Adult Ministry
This organization provides social, spiritual, and outreach activities for singles
and couples ages 18 to thirtysomething. T
Youth Ministry
This comprehensive program works to foster personal and spiritual growth, provides social
gatherings, and opportunities for parish and community service for young people in grades
7-12. Visit the Youth & Young Adult
Ministry website Contact: John Poland, DRE email
410.647.4892 |
