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FROM ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH
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To form missionary disciples of Jesus Christ who joyfully live out and share the Gospel.
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Root kids in a relationship with God. Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Our program includes Bible storytelling, Saint Adventures, recreation, music, arts and crafts, and snacks each day. Click here to register. If you would like to help to make this an amazing experience for kids, please contact Ruth Gorski at rgorski@stjohnsp.org for more information.
St. John the Evangelist has been blessed to be one of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage stops on June 10, from 12:30—4:30p.m. as our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament travels across the country. Come away with our Lord for a time of peace and reflection with silent prayer, adoration, praise, worship, reparation, and reconciliation. We are so excited to welcome Jesus and the national pilgrims to St. John. We hope you will join us. Click here for more information.
On Saturday, May 16, parishioner Sem. Ben Oursler and former pastoral year seminarian, Sem. Michael Moore will be ordained deacons in preparation for a June 2027 ordination to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Parishioners Rev. Mr. Stephen Kirby and Rev. Mr. Russ Sullivan, and former pastoral year seminarian Rev. Mr. Connor Schmidt will be ordained to the priesthood on June 20. Please join us as we celebrate with great joy a number of Masses with these young men.
Catholic Daughters at St. John’s will collect for a “Baby Shower” to benefit Mary’s Center and Birthright at all the Masses on the weekend of May 2 & 3.
The Catholic Daughters of St. John the Evangelist invite you to join us June 30 on our bus trip to see “Joshua” in Strasburg, Penn., a Biblical stage production from the banks of the Jordan River to the towering walls of Jericho.
We are currently accepting applications for handmade crafters and artists vendors to join our annual Advent Market to be held on Nov. 21. We only accepting applications for outside vendor spaces.
We are excited to share that St. John the Evangelist is a partner in an exciting 24/7 online web-based digital formation outlet called FORMED. Get your free code TODAY!
Walking With Purpose will end its 2025—2026 year with a final Connect Coffee on Wednesday, May 13. All women are invited to attend, especially those interested in learning more about WWP.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
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.
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.
The Respect Life Ministry will hold our Annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale on Sunday, May 10, after the morning Masses while supplies last. Please purchase a rose or roses to show your love and appreciation to your mother for choosing life and for all grandmothers, adopted mothers, and spiritual mothers.
Due to the Ordination to the Diaconate at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Daily Mass will be celebrated at 8a.m. to give our clergy and staff time to get to the Mass at 10a.m. We appreciate your flexibility.
Mary’s Center volunteers will be distributing baby bottles May 16 & 17. Please take a bottle home, fill it with spare change and bills, and return the bottle with your donation to the church the weekend of June 13 & 14.
Join the Knights of Columbus’ birthday pilgrimage to the St. Pope John Paul II Shrine in celebration of his birthday. This is your opportunity to learn about this Great Pope whose pontificate was from 1978 to 2005.
Join us as we walk 9.4 miles from St. Mary in Annapolis to St. John! Walk and pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit into our hearts, our parishes, and the Archdiocese.
The Pentecost Novena will culminate with an outdoor Pentecost Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 23, at 7p.m. on Larsen Field. Overnight Adoration until Sunday, May 24 at 7a.m.
Please join our entire St. John the Evangelist family as we gather to celebrate Ben Oursler’s first Mass in our church as a deacon on Pentecost Sunday. Ben is a lifelong parishioner, and we could not be happier to welcome him “home” following his May 16 ordination to the diaconate.
Memorial Day - Daily Mass will be celebrated at 9a.m. The 6:30a.m. Mass is cancelled. All Parish Offices will be closed.
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.
The Mental Health Ministry invites you to an 11a.m. Zoom meeting on the first Saturday of the month using Rosary Meditations for People with Mental Illness.
Save the date as St. John the Evangelist has been blessed to be one of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage stops on June 10, from 12:30—4:30p.m. as Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament travels across the country. Come away with our Lord for a time of peace and reflection with silent prayer, adoration, praise, worship, reparation, and reconciliation.
Please return the bottle with your donation to the church the weekend of June 13 & 14..
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.
All Parish Offices will be closed on the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 8:30a.m.
Due to the Priesthood Ordination at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Daily Mass will be celebrated at 8a.m. to give our clergy and staff time to get to the Mass at 10a.m. We appreciate your flexibility.
Please join our entire St. John the Evangelist family as we gather to celebrate Dcn. Russ Sullivan’s first Mass in our church as a priest. Fr. Russ is a long-time parishioner, and we could not be happier to welcome him “home” following his June 20 ordination to the priesthood.
Save the Date: VBS Rainforest Falls – Exploring the Nature of God, June 22—26. We are looking for adult and youth volunteers. If you would like to help to make this an amazing experience for kids, please contact Ruth Gorski at rgorski@stjohnsp.org for more information.
Spiritual Adoption Begins on Mother’s Day, May 10. Everyone loves the beauty and innocence of a baby. As an expression of that love, the Respect Life Ministry announces an adoption program for young and old alike.