"Baby Shower" hosted by Knights of Columbus Wives, Widows & Friends

On February 27, 2011 we will host our second annual ‘baby shower’ where all gifts will be given to Care Net Pregnancy Center. This event will be held after 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Monsignor Harris Center.

The Knights of Columbus have again volunteered to provide our lunch that day.

If you plan to attend the baby shower and/or would like to donate a dessert for the luncheon, please contact Peggy Dillow at 301-373-4507, Terrie Widmayer at 301-373-8933 or me at anitahicks@verizon.net so we can plan accordingly.

Please spread the word about this fun and worthy event and ask any other potential attendees to RSVP as well. Sure hope we can count on your participation. We will accept donations even if you are unable to actually attend the luncheon. Someone will be in the hall after all Masses that weekend to receive whatever you’d like to drop off.

Below is a suggested list of items that are needed most.

Diapers, esp. sizes 3, 4, and 5
Wipes
Formula, esp. Similac Advance
Baby toiletries
Toiletries for our young moms
Sleepers
Onesies
Bottles (try to get BPA free)
Infant toys
Baby towels & wash cloths
Crib sheets
Receiving blankets
Pacifiers
Diaper bags
Infant socks
Infant clothing
Toddler clothing, size 2T, 3T, & 4T (these can be new or used in good condition)
Maternity T-shirts and jeans
Gift cards from Wal-Mart, Lowes, Target, etc. in small denominations ($10, $15, $20)

New Lending Library

Come visit our New Lending Library in the foyer of the Msgr. Harris Center. We have new Books, DVD’s and Audio Books waiting to be borrowed. Choose to learn about the lives of the saints, answer lingering questions you might have about the Catholic Faith, learn how to become a 1st Class Catholic Apologist or to simply strengthen your own Faith. We also have the Lighthouse Catholic CD Display with well known Catholic speakers like Fulton Sheen, Mother Angelica and Scott Hahn. The Lighthouse CDs will help you pass the time in your car while enriching your Catholic Faith. Suggested donation is $3.00 per CD.

St. John’s & Knights of Columbus 1st Annual Father Daughter Dance

Princess for a Knight

February 11, 2011 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Cost: $15/person & $10 for each additional daughter

What: 1st Annual Father Daughter Dance (Substitute Fathers are welcome)

Where: Monsignor Harris Center

Who: Fathers and Daughters of all ages (one to seventy-one)

Dress Code: Formal (Suit and Dress) (Military or other professional personnel are encouraged to wear dinner dress uniform)

DJ will be spinning Dance Tunes ~ Dance instructor leading the fun ~ Door prizes available ~ A gift to all daughters ~ Portraits w/ daughter

For more information or tickets contact Daniel or Esther Seep:

Cell 757 291-0262 or 0269

Email: derseep@hotmail.com

Cardinal Wuerl is coming to St. John's!

Please join us on Feb. 6th, 2011 at the 11:30am Mass as His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl celebrates with us and dedicates our new school. A reception for all parishioners and guests will be held at the Monsignor Harris Center after Mass.

St. John's School Open House - Friday, Jan. 21st!

St. John's cordially invites Current Families, Religious Education Families, Parishioners, Alumni, Our Neighboring Parishes, and the Local Community. Please come out and tour the new school.

Open House Friday, Jan. 21st 10:00am - 2:00pm (while school is in session by guided tours only).

Please note: In case of inclement weather (if school is closed due to ice/snow), we will plan to hold this Open House on Monday, Jan. 24th.

Tuesday Evening (1/11/11) Religious Education Classes Cancelled

The schools have just issued an early dismissal and have cancelled all after school activities. There will be no Religious Education classes at St. John's tonight, Tuesday, 1/11/11. Tuesday evening classes will resume next week 1/18/11.

Religious Education Classes

Sunday Religious Education Cancellation: This Sunday’s Religious Education Class (1/2/11) has been cancelled. Our Sunday Religious Education program will resume on January 9^th at 10am. On Sunday, January 9^th, we will all meet in the Church immediately following the 9am Mass for orientation – children, parents and Catechists/Aides. The children are not to go to their classrooms first. Following the orientation in the Church, Catechists/Aides will lead the children to their classrooms, and parents will remain in the Church for further information and a guided tour of the new SJS facility.

Tuesday Religious Education: Tuesday’s Religious Education class (1/4/11) will be held at St. John’s, not at FAW as planned. We will all meet in the Church at 7pm for orientation – children, parents and Catechists/Aides. The children are not to go to their classrooms first. Following the orientation in the Church, Catechists/Aides will lead the children to their classrooms, and parents will remain in the Church for further information and a guided tour of the new SJS facility.