Blue Mass 2021
Join us for Blue Mass 2021 on October 3. We will be honoring our first responders as well as our Front Line Heroes. See flyer for more details.
Bingos
Bingo dates for 2021-22 are set! We hope to see you there!
VBS 2021
Vacation Bible School 2021 - Rocky Railway July 19-22, 9 a.m.-12 noon
Vacation Bible School 2021 is FULL for participants! We have over 200 people registered. We have colors for every day! Be sure to wear your Red on Monday, July 19th! Here are our colors! Meet in the Portico at 9am. ALL HELPERS MEET at 8:30am in the Portico! July 19: Red July 20: Blue July 21: Purple July 22: Green
Christmas Eve Masses to be held at Ag Center
The St. John Westminster Christmas Eve Masses will be held in the Ag Center, and the Christmas Day Masses will be held at St. John's main church. Please visit sjwest.org/christmas for more information!
Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries
Next weekend, Saint John will launch our 2019 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries at our parish. Formerly known as the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, the same support for the spiritual and corporal works of mercy in our local church is being requested under a new name and a new brand. With the support of Annual Appeal monies, the Archdiocese of Baltimore provides pastoral, educational, and charitable ministries to parishes and families throughout the Archdiocese.
Fr. Mark’s Homily for Mass of Reparation
Here is Fr. Mark’s homily: Hope Has Two Daughters that he delivered at our Mass of Reparation here at Saint John on Tuesday, September 18th. “We remove our outer garments, wrap a towel around our waists and wash the feet of those who have been the victim of godless deeds, whose innocence was lost, whose voices were not heard and whose lives have been shattered.”
We Stand With You!
"Let me be abundantly clear...we stand with you! This betrayal of trust has been both 'criminal and morally reprehensible.'There is no place within the priesthood for those who harm children or prey on the innocent and vulnerable. There is no place for a shepherd of the Church who has failed to act on credible accusations. We stand with those who have been tragically affected by abuse. Only the Light of truth, transparency and accountability will begin the delicate task of piecing together those lives that have been shattered. We fully commit ourselves to the rebuilding of the Church to ensure that his plague will no longer ravage the Body of Christ." Please read Fr. Mark's full letter HERE.
Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run
Help the Little Sisters of the Poor in the their ministry to the residents of Saint Martin's Home in Catonsville, MD by participating in this year's Nun Run by joining our parish team, "Blisters for Sisters," on Saturday, September 8th at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. To find our more information or to register, please click HERE.
Guppy Gulch Family Trip August 22
GUPPY GULCH WATER PARK NOW OPEN TO FAMILIES (12 & up)!! August 22 We will be taking a bus to Guppy Gulch and now all family members 12 and older are invited. Guppy Gulch has a blob for launching people, zipline, waterslides, floating trampoline, floating climbing walls, floating obstacle courses, paddleboards, and much more. Check it out at guppygulchcamp.com. Cost will be $35 per youth. We will leave promptly at 8:00 am (be here at 7:50 am!) by bus (and most likely some car pool) from St. John and return around 6:00pm or a little after. Everyone should pack a lunch and snacks, but there are some snacks for sale as well. Modesty is a must, so please wear a conservative one piece bathing suit or dark shirt and shorts. This is one you don’t want to miss! For further information and to RSVP as soon as you can please contact me at rgrinstead@sjwest.orgor 410-848-8443 x238.