Service Opportunities

St John youth are collaborating with the greater Severna Park community by supporting the SPHS service project, “Soles4Souls”, a shoe drive collection for Haiti.

To donate to Soles4Souls, just bring a pair of new or gently worn shoes to the Gathering Space by May 3rd. Tie the shoelaces of pairs together or put the shoes in a plastic bag to keep them together, and put the shoes in the box marked "Shoe Donation" and "Soles4Souls." Every pair helps!

Want to learn more? Check out the Soles4Souls Website!

Annual Mother's Day Rose Sale: The help that is needed from a volunteer is to prepare the roses, during the Mass, which he/she has volunteered, and to sell the roses to the parishioners of that same Mass, as they are leaving Mass. ***Please, note that a volunteer will not be able to attend the same Mass, for which he/she has volunteered, since he/she will need that time to prepare the roses, during the Mass, so that the roses will be ready for sale to the parishioners, after that same Mass!*** Please arrive at lesat 15 minutes early for your mass time to meet the coordinator.
When: May 8 (Saturday), 5:15 p.m. Mass
or May 9 (Sunday), 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 AM or 12:00 noon Mass
Contact: Tricia Shields at pshields334@aol.com or 410-987-5030.

In the Parish Office: Help is needed with stuffing bulletins on an as needed basis.
When: Friday afternoons after 1:30 in the rectory basement.
Contact: Email Kitt O’Brien at kobrien@stjohnsp.org to have your name put on a list of volunteers to call when needed.

In the Religious Education Office: In need of 1 to 2 youths who would perform office work. Tasks to include: sorting & filing paperwork, shredding and making document copies.
When: Youth can schedule a mutually agreeable time and date with the office.
Contact: Laura Feurer or Kay Gilner in the RE office at: 410-647-4892 or via e-mail at: lfeurer@stjohnsp.org.

Religious Education Youth Room: In need of 3 to 4 youths (at least 2 at a time) who would clean the RE Youth room. Cleaning to include: wiping down wood furniture, cleaning and vacuuming upholstery, cleaning the kitchenette area and sweeping the floor.
When: Youth can schedule a mutually agreeable time and date with the office.
Contact: Laura Feurer or Kay Gilner in the RE office at: 410-647-4892 or via e-mail at: lfeurer@stjohnsp.org.

Youth Mass Greeter/Usher Ministry: Every week, Our 5:15 PM Sunday Mass needs youth to serve as greeters, handing out mass programs, and as ushers, taking the collection, etc.
When: Volunteers, please arrive early at 4:45 PM for instructions right outside the parish library.
Contact: To sign up, contact head usher Steve Quirk at arng99sq@aol.com . Let him know what you are interested in, and which dates you’ll be volunteering.

Parish Library: Volunteers are needed to staff the Parish library -- Volunteers duties include: re-shelving books, helping parishioners find resources and providing a sense of welcome.
When: once a month either on Saturday afternoon from 4-5 PM ~or~ on Sunday mornings from 10 AM - Noon.
Contact: Kay at 410-647-4892 to volunteer – training will be provided.

SJYM Youth Music Ensemble: Do you love to sing, or play a musical instrument? The youth music ensemble is welcoming new members—they lead the music ministry at Sunday 5:15 mass, and practice every Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM in the Gathering space meeting room.
*Participation in the YME will exempt any Confirmation candidate from recording internal service hours.
Contact: To find out more information, or to sign up, contact Mrs. Barbara Lancaster at blancaster@stjohnsp.org or call at 410-721-0888.

Check out our workcamp info page to learn about our plans for next summer’s workcamp mission trip in Winston Salem, NC.
Spaces are limited, so register early with a $50 deposit and completed registration form now!