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 […]
9am Mass on Sunday, May 4, 2025 Join us for this annual procession that celebrates Our Blessed Mother, the Queen of Heaven! This special mass includes an opening procession of children with flowers for Mary, the crowning of Our Blessed Mother statue, and is followed by a procession to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Garden […]
St. John Portico Join us for a bag and basket bingo with Carroll County Food Sunday! We'll have beautiful designer bag, Longaberger basket, and pottery prize packages, food for purchase, and CCFS will be collecting donations to help them feed those in need in our community. CCFS FOOD DRIVE: Donate a canned good or boxed […]
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 […]
Outdoor Mass As we continue to celebrate May as the month of our Blessed Mother, join us for an outdoor mass at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg! Mass will be held outside at the Grotto Cave. In the event of rain, mass will be moved inside the Glass Chapel. […]
Help us REEL in support for our community! We're casting a wide net for this year's Priest on the Roof fundraiser to benefit our school, parish, and Faith Formation programs! Fr. Mark (and other special guests) will be "stuck" on the roof of the Portico until we reach our $40,000 fundraising goal. Stop by throughout […]
St. John Portico Join us for a bag, basket, and cash bingo with the Shepherd's Staff! Cash prizes and beautiful designer bag and Longaberger basket packages are all up for the win. Plus, we'll have food for purchase and the Shepherd's Staff will be collecting donations to get families in need ready for the school […]
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 […]
Food, music, and FIREWORKS! Join us for our 5th Annual Pentecost Celebration! Starting after the 4:30pm mass, our parking lot will be full of food trucks, lawn games, and live music. The festivities end with a firework finale! There's no better way to celebrate this feast of the Holy Spirit marking the birth of the […]
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Westminster #1393 Assemble a team and support St. John School, Carroll County Special Olympics Maryland, and Carroll County Food Sunday at this annual golf tournament at Quail Valley Golf Course! Tournament Agenda: 7am - Registration Begins 7:45am - Fr. Mark's Putting Contest 8am - Shotgun Start Awards will be […]
Eucharistic Procession with Seton Shrine Pilgrims We're excited to host the pilgrims traveling with the Seton Shrine's Footsteps of Mother Seton Pilgrimage this Corpus Christi weekend. The pilgrims will be joining us for a Eucharistic Procession through Westminster, ending at the church with an hour of adoration. Departure Point: Westminster City Park End Point: St. […]
Bringing Christ to our Community Join us for an afternoon of outdoor adoration and confession on Locust Lane in the heart of Downtown Westminster! Please bring your own chairs and materials for kneeling. This inaugural event kicks off a series of Emmaus Encounters we plan to host throughout the coming year. This series will bring […]