St. John the Evangelist

Our Mission
To form disciples of Jesus Christ who joyfully live out the Gospel.
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Join us for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Haven't been to confession in a long time? Don't worry; check out these helpful resources.
In Holy Communion, we receive Jesus Christ, who gives himself to us in His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. This intimate union with Christ signifies and strengthens our union with Him and His Body, the Church. Here are helpful reminders as you prepare to receive.
Please join us this Lent as our parish family enters into this ancient time of preparation for Easter. See schedule and Lenten resources.
VBS True North – Trusting Jesus in a Wild World is coming to St. John the Evangelist, June 23 - 27, 2025, 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. We are looking for a VBS Coordinator, and we also need adult and youth volunteers. Please contact Ruth Gorski at rgorski@stjohnsp.org for more information.
Hope is amazing. It gives us the power to keep going, even in the greatest struggles and trials. When hope burns within us, we find strength and purpose to carry on, no matter what we face. The one who has hope lives differently. But what are the reasons for our hope? What truths do we hold onto that give us strength and purpose in our struggles?
Remember your loved one(s) with a gift to our Easter Flower Memorials fund. Your offering will help to beautify our Parish Activities Center on Easter Sunday and into the jubilant season of Easter, celebrating the resurrection of our Lord.
Catholic Daughters at St. John will be collecting for a “Baby Shower” to benefit Mary’s Center at all the Masses on the weekend of April 5 & 6. Click here for a full list of most needed items.
Do you understand the Mass? Why do we say what we say, or why we kneel or stand when we do? Do you know where the prayers came from, where they were first said and how they became part of the Mass? Fr. Leo Patalinghug shares this four-part Teaching Mass series with us. Watch it with your family and allow the Mass to come alive in your heart!
Join us March 30 at 2p.m., for a moving presentation by Bill Wingard, a renowned Shroud of Turin expert and founder of “Shroud Talks.” A replica of the shroud will be displayed at St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, in the Parish Activities Center.
Join us for peaceful prayer vigils at Planned Parenthood on Saturdays 7-11a.m. and Tuesdays 12-4p.m. Please consider praying for an hour during the campaign.
At the beginning of each Following Christ course, we provide a time for fellowship over dessert. Help others grow in their relationship with Christ in a personal way by volunteering to provide a sweet treat for the participants. Either store-bought or homemade would be great. Sign up here.
Upcoming Events
Couples married this month are invited to receive a special anniversary blessing during Daily Mass at 8:30a.m. followed by a reception sponsored by our Joy in the Spirit ministry group.
Catholic Daughters at St. John’s will be collecting for a “Baby Shower” to benefit Mary’s Center. Click here for a list of the items in greatest need.
St. John adopted two flower boxes on the Severna Park portion of the B&A Trail. It is time for a spring cleanup and many hands make for light work.
Palm Sunday Update - there won’t be Children’s Masses on Palm Sunday, but there will be plenty of donuts following the Sunday morning Masses. Join us!
Normal Mass times for Palm Sunday
Saturday, April 12, 5:15p.m.
Sunday, April 13, 7:30a.m., 9a.m., 11a.m., 5:15p.m.
Holy Thursday Morning Prayer (Daily Mass is not celebrated on Holy Thursday.)
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Eucharistic Procession in the PAC.
Join us Good Friday for Living Stations. If you would like to participate, please contact Jeannette Middleton-Sudano at jeanette.middleton@comcast.net.
Service of the Lord’s Passion and Veneration of the Cross, 3p.m. in the PAC.
Bring your basket, invite your friends & neighbors.
Open to children 10 and under.
Special appearance by the Easter Bunny!
The blessing of Easter food baskets is an Eastern European tradition dating back to at least the 15th century. Food blessed on Holy Saturday is shared with family on Easter Sunday.
7a.m. Easter Mass in the Parish Activities Center
9a.m. Easter Mass at Severna Park High School with Bishop Adam J. Parker
9a.m. Easter Mass in the Parish Activities Center*
11a.m. Easter Mass at Severna Park High School
11a.m. Easter Mass in the Parish Activities Center
*Event will be livestreamed
Couples married this month are invited to receive a special anniversary blessing during Daily Mass at 8:30a.m. followed by a reception sponsored by our Joy in the Spirit ministry group.
Join us in celebrating the ordination of Rev. Mr. Stephen Kirby and Rev. Mr. Russ Sullivan to transitional deacons. Dcn. Stephen will deliver his first homily on May 4, 11a.m. A joint reception in the school auditorium immediately following the 11a.m. Mass. All are welcome.

Our St. John the Evangelist Church renovation is well underway! Stay informed on the latest news and updates on the renovation progress.