Wednesday, April 28, 2010

St. John's Spirit Night - Blue Crabs Game!!

St. John’s is scheduled to have a Spirit Night at the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Ball Team on Friday, May 14th, 2010 when the Blue Crabs host the Somerset Patriots at 7:05 p.m. with “Fireworks” scheduled directly after the game.

With every ticket purchased 50% goes back to the church. Note: In order for your purchase to qualify for this fundraiser, you must choose a seat in the Green Section 8 and 9 If all tickets are sold, Blue Crabs will open additional seats for the fundraiser opportunity.

Tickets: Tickets to the game are now on sale.
(1)On-Line: Tickets for the game are now on sale at the http://somdbluecrabs.com . Step 1: Click on FUNRAISERS 2: Click on Buy Tickets for Your Group 3: Click on St. John’s Parish Logo & Order your Tickets and follow the steps on the website.

(2)Tickets: Tickets will be available after masses starting Saturday, April 24th.

(3)Order Form: See attached order form.

Game Events: St. John’s Video Board Recognition (on the big screen), Ceremonial 1st Pitch, 7th Inning Stretch - Church Children’s Chorus singing, St. John’s promotional table on the concourse ….

Discounted Wristbands: Discounted wristbands @ $12.00 each for Spirit Night – Unlimited access to play area, i.e., inflatables, bumper boats, and the rock climbing wall. Note: The night of the game the wristbands will be full-price - $15.00. Pre-payment required. Wristbands will be available for pick-up game night at the Stadium Will-Call Office.

Volunteer Opportunities: The end of the school year is approaching … do you have all your volunteer hours? Volunteer opportunities will be available for selling tickets after masses.

Advertising: A St. John’s Spirit Night fundraiser flyer will be released soon … your help in spreading the word would be greatly appreciated … if you have an organization who would post a flyer or on their website

Questions: Please contact Mary Ann Thompson at (301) 475-3143 or Willie & Nancy Gray at (301) 373-8964.

To view and print a ticket order form, click here.

Hanging Basket Sale this Sunday!

Flowering Hanging Basket Sale
Sunday, May 2nd
7am - 1pm

St. John’s 8th Grade class is sponsoring a flowering, hanging basket fundraiser just in time for Mother’s Day. A large selection of gorgeous hanging baskets will be available for sale after all Masses on Sunday, May 2 (the weekend BEFORE Mother’s Day) outside of church. Varieties include Million Bells, Geraniums (regular and ivy type), Torenia and New Guinea Impatiens. Remember Mom or just beautify your own home!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

St. John's Auction Fundraiser

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

5:30 PM Cash Bar & Dinner (a la carte)

6:00 PM Silent Auction

7:00 PM Live Auction with Rodney Thompson

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Featured Items:

NASCAR tickets and Memorabilia

Antiques

Local Artists

Airplane Rides

Amish Quilts

Longaberger

and much more!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Holy Week 2010 Schedule

March 27th - Vigil of Palm Sunday
  • Confessions: 4:00-4:45PM
  • Mass at 5:00PM

March 28th - Passion (Palm) Sunday
  • Mass: 7:00AM, 9:00AM, and 11:30AM
  • A special procession of palms that starts in the Msgr. Harris Center at 8:45AM and proceeds to the Church for the 9:00AM mass.
  • No CDD

March 29th - Monday of Holy Week
  • Daily Mass at 8:00AM; Diocesan clergy are at the Cathedral at 7:30PM to receive the Holy Oil for the next year.

March 30th - Tuesday of Holy Week
  • Daily Mass at 8:00AM.
  • No CCD

March 31st - Wednesday of Holy Week
  • Daily Mass at 8:00AM
  • Combined St. Mary's County-wide Penance Service at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Lexington Park - 7:00PM.
  • No evening services at St. John's.

April 1st - Holy Thursday
  • No morning Mass at St. John's, however a 9:00AM Para-Liturgy of Foot Washing with the St. John's School Children at Holy Angels in Avenue.
  • Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:00PM at St. John's Church, procession to the Msgr. Harris Center for Adoration and Confessions, they will continue until Night Prayer at Midnight.

April 2nd - Good Friday
  • Morning Prayer at 8:00AM
  • Stations of the Cross at 3:00PM
  • Veneration of the Cross Liturgy - 7:00PM. Confessions will follow the evening service - this will be the last opportunity for confessions before Easter.

April 3rd - Holy Saturday
  • Morning Prayer at 8:00AM with Blessing of Easter Baskets directly following.
  • Easter Vigil at 8:00PM (this Mass is always about two hours long)

April 4th - Easter Sunday
  • Masses at 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 10:00AM, and 11:30AM.
  • Easter Egg hunt following the 11:30AM mass (approx 12:45PM).

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Fish Fry Time Change

The Fish Fry scheduled for Friday, March 19th at St. John's will now begin at 4PM (instead of previously advertised 5PM).

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Fish Fry and Basket Bingo

Both Events - Friday, March 19, 2010

Lenten Fish Fry from 4-7PM in the Monsignor Harris Center. Eat in or take out.

Luck of the Irish Basket Bingo - 7PM in the Monsignor Harris Center. There will be 20 regular games, 6 specials, pull tabs, raffles, and door prizes! Doors open at 6PM.

Friday, March 5, 2010

rebuildsjs.com - Rebuild St. John's School Donations

rebuildsjs.com and Rebuild SJS Fundraiser are new webpages dedicated to donations for the rebuilding of St. John's School. Checks and online credit cards are accepted. Check it out!