Service Opportunities

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

Camp GLOW (God Loves Our World) is a week-long residential summer camp for adults with developmental disabilities held annually at the Monsignor O’ Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks, MD. The emphasis of Camp GLOW is spiritual development and camp participants have the opportunity to attend Mass and other activities that are intended to strengthen their relationship with Christ. In addition to faith formation, activities include swimming, hiking, sports activities, music, games, and arts and crafts. Camp GLOW provides a vacation to those individuals who might not otherwise have one.
SJYM teens will have the opportunity to visit, play, and pray with the Camp GLOW residents on Thursday August 11. We will gather at St John's at 8 AM to drive to O'Dwyer, spend time as helpers during the day, and will return home to St John by 4 PM. There will be no cost to St John's teens, and service hours may be granted for this activity.

Interested? Download the permission form here -- registration is due to Cassandra by Wednesday, August 3

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.

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.

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 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 in the RE office at: 410-647-4892 or via e-mail at: lfeurer@stjohnsp.org.

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: Jen at 410-647-4892 to volunteer – training will be provided.