Do you understand the Mass? Why do we say what we say, or why we kneel or stand when we do? Do you know where the prayers came from, where they were first said and how they became part of the Mass? Fr. Leo Patalinghug shares this four-part Teaching Mass series with us. Watch it with your family and allow the Mass to come alive in your heart!
Join us at the St. John the Evangelist Gala for an evening of Southern Charm and Refined Flavors on May 2 in the Parish Activities Center. Enjoy BBQ favorites, a curated bourbon tasting, and good company as we come together to support our St. John the Evangelist parish and school. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.
Every Mass begins with an opening prayer called the collect. It is called the collect because the priest is “collecting” the hearts and prayers of the whole congregation into prayer at that moment, with the invitation, “Let us pray.” The collect sets the tone for the entire Mass and gives us a focus for our prayer. These prayers, drawn from the heart of the Church in the Mass, will become the heart of our Lenten devotional this year. Click here to view the daily Lenten devotionals.
Remember your loved one(s) with a gift to our Easter Flower Memorials fund. Your offering will help to beautify our church on Easter Sunday and into the jubilant season of Easter, celebrating the resurrection of our Lord.
Join us as we continue this year’s Marriage Enrichment Series, When the Wine Runs Dry, and turn to Our Lord for his healing when the wine runs dry. The night will include praise and worship in front of the Blessed Sacrament and a short talk by Fr. Jeremy Smith about the Wine of Virtue. All dating, engaged and married couples welcome!
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place and supporting their Church through charitable work. The St. John council is looking for you!
For the first time ever, Our Lady of Bethesda will bring “Strengthening Your Love, Marriage Renewal Workshop to St. John the Evangelist April 18 - 19, 2026. Registration is now open!
For anyone who has taken Following Christ or Reach More, but who has not yet taken Sharing Christ, we invite you to this next step in becoming missionary disciples of Christ. Sharing Christ focuses on personal or friendship evangelization, sharing our relationship with Jesus in our daily encounters with people in our everyday life. Does your heart burn to share Christ? Register today at stjohnsp.org/sharing.
At the beginning of each Following Christ and Sharing Christ session, we provide time for fellowship over dessert. Help others grow in their relationship with Christ in a personal way by volunteering to provide a sweet treat for the participants. Either store-bought or homemade would be great. Or help with hospitality in serving our guests.
Are you over the age of 18 and received sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Reconciliation, however not yet Confirmed? Small group sessions begin in April with Confirmation in May.
Join us for our Service Night, supporting St. Vincent de Paul- tonight! Sunday, March 1 from 6-8p.m. in the Parish Activities Center. Teens are encouraged to bring hygiene donations: deodorant, lotion, soap, body wash, shampoo, wipes, feminine products, etc. to be packed in bags.
Couples married this month are invited to receive a special anniversary blessing during Daily Mass at 8:30a.m. followed by a reception sponsored by our Joy in the Spirit ministry group.
Join us as we continue this year’s Marriage Enrichment Series, When the Wine Runs Dry, and turn to Our Lord for his healing when the wine runs dry. The night will include praise and worship in front of the Blessed Sacrament and a short talk by Fr. Jeremy Smith about the Wine of Virtue.
Come enjoy fellowship with your St. John community and a tasty donut, as well! After all the morning Masses. Monthly Children’s Masses with special children’s homilies during the 9a.m. & 11a.m. Masses.
Bring your appetite to Chipotle today and let them know you're an Eagle Supporter and there for the St. John the Evangelist School fundraiser. Twenty-five percent of your receipt will be donated to our school!
A very special praying of the Stations of the Cross will focus on Christ’s suffering as a parallel to the daily struggles of living with mental health challenges.
Pray with the Mental Health Awareness team in the Parish Office Great Room for those impacted by mental health challenges, including caregivers, family and friends.
Join St. John’s parishioners and others throughout the state for this annual March to stand up for the sanctity of life and against the threats of life, particularly those of physician-assisted-suicide and abortion, which is legal throughout all nine months of pregnancy here in Maryland.
Join us at the St. John the Evangelist Gala for an evening of Southern Charm and Refined Flavors on May 2 in the Parish Activities Center. Enjoy BBQ favorites, a curated bourbon tasting, and good company as we come together to support our St. John the Evangelist parish and school. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.