St. John Roman Catholic Church - Westminster, MD

RAINFOREST FALLS: Vacation Bible School
2026-06-29 08:30 - 2026-07-02 12:00 (America/New_York) | Portico at St. John Westminster, 43 Monroe St., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
We’re Going to The Rainforest!
This summer, send your kids on a lush rainforest adventure, where children discover the beauty and wonder of God’s creation while growing in their Catholic faith. Throughout this exciting week, participants will explore the nature of God — learning that He is powerful, faithful, loving, creative, and our safe refuge in every storm.

VBS is open to rising kindergartners through 5th graders.
Teen volunteers can register for $15.
Adult volunteers receive free registration for their children AND we provide childcare for littles.

Get more info and register here!
Registration DEADLINE: June 3, 2026

Cor Mens Group
2026-08-16 19:00 - 21:00
Formation, Fraternity, and Prayer
Taking its name from the Latin word for heart, Cor is a men’s group sponsored by the Knights of Columbus that provides an opportunity for the men of our pastorate to foster friendships while deepening their relationships with God. All men are welcome to join and do not need to be a Knight!
Meetings are typically on the third Sunday of the month from 7pm – 9pm. For more information, email Marty Salter at salterwm@msn.com. RSVP to the next meeting here.
Get more info about Cor and check out past meeting highlights here.

Knights Crab Feast
2026-08-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Portico at St. John Westminster, 43 Monroe St., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #1393
It’s the annual Crab Feast hosted by the Knights in the Portico! Enjoy a delicious meal plus music and dancing. This year’s feast is once again catered by Salerno’s and includes a menu of steamed crabs, pit beef, fried chicken, Maryland crab soup, sides, and desserts. Drinks include beer, wine, soda, and more.
$65 per person
For tickets, contact either:
Dan Lech at 410-598-5663 OR dclech76@gmail.com
Lou Harding at 410-218-1400 OR louharding@aol.com

First Friday Holy Hour
2026-09-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-04 19:00 - 20:00
Eucharistic Adoration
Join us for Solemn Exposition, Eucharistic Adoration, and Benediction as we pray for a renewal of faith in the truth of Jesus’ Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament and to praise the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in the monstrance. Confession will be offered, and we will pray Vespers together. Handouts will be provided for Vespers. All are invited to join us in joyfully adoring our Eucharistic Lord!

Father-Son Games
2026-09-20 13:00 - 16:00
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus’s COR Men’s Group
All grandfathers, fathers, and sons alike are invited to this night of fellowship, food, and fun! Join in some friendly competition with a variety of games including trivia, basketball free throws, golf putt, corn hole, ladder golf, Kan Jam, and more. Plus, enjoy hamburgers, hotdogs, and more picnic fixings! Other snacks will be available for a free will donation.
The games will be held on the field outside St. John and inside the Portico.
Click here to RSVP!
