St. John the Evangelist
Our Mission
To form disciples of Jesus Christ who joyfully live out the Gospel.
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Ash Wednesday is Feb. 14. Please join us this Lent as our parish family enters into this ancient time of preparation for Easter. See schedule and Lenten resources.
Explore the meaning of life, the love, forgiveness and good things of God, and the basics of the Christian faith around a delicious dinner, an inspiring talk, and an engaging conversation with friends. Discovering Christ is for everyone. Join us Thursdays, Jan. 9—Feb. 20, 2025, 6:30—9p.m. Click on image for more information and to register.
Couples of St. John, join us on Friday, Feb. 7, from 7—9p.m. in the Parish Activities Center as we continue this year’s Marriage Enrichment Series and learn effective ways to pray as a married couple. The night will include praise and worship in front of the Blessed Sacrament and a short talk by parishioners Mark and Susan Oursler about intercessory prayer with a special emphasis on praying for our children.
Help others encounter Christ in a personal way by volunteering to help at Discovering Christ. We need food volunteers, help with hospitality, and volunteers to pray for the participants. Click on the image or go to stjohnsp.org/dc-volunteer for more information and to sign up. Thank you!
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.
The Knights of Columbus and the Respect Life Ministry are providing a bus to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 24. RSVP today!
Are you tired of returning to the same ‘modern Pharaohs’ over and over again — overconsumption of social media, numbing your problems with alcohol, pornography, or binge-watching TV? Our culture today has no shortage of Pharaohs and idols that hold us back from true unity with God. Exodus 90 offers you a way out.
Jesus I Trust in You-The Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy are pleased to welcome Mother Superior, Sister Donata, of Our Lady of Mercy Sisters, presently in Washington, D.C., at the National Shrine of Saint John Paul II, to offer a half day of recollection at St. John the Evangelist Parish on Feb. 15.
Come prepare your heart to enter more deeply into the Season of Lent at this special Walking with Purpose sponsored event on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7p.m. in the Parish Activities Center. ALL women are welcome. Fr. John Bilenki will be our speaker.
We have lots of great traditions as Catholics to bring the faith from church to home and make it real for our families. Make sure you take one of our “Epiphany House Blessing Kits” with you on the weekend of Jan. 6, 2025.
Our St. John the Evangelist Church renovation is well underway! Stay informed on the latest news and updates on the renovation progress.
Upcoming Events
Join us for an evening of Adoration, joyful song, and Gospel in the church.
Both Monday and Saturday TMIY Men are Invited to attend a presentation by Fr. Erik Arnold in the Gathering Space Meeting Room, Saturday, Jan. 18, 6:45—8:25a.m. Bring a friend.
All high school teens are invited to join us for a fun Bowling Night extravaganza, Sunday, Jan. 19 from 6 - 8p.m. at Severna Park Lanes. Cost is $15 per bowler, and RSVP is required.
Men of St. John the Evangelist: Are you tired of returning to the same ‘modern Pharaohs’ over and over again — overconsumption of social media, numbing your problems with alcohol, pornography, or binge-watching TV? Our culture today has no shortage of Pharaohs and idols that hold us back from true unity with God. Exodus 90 offers you a way out.
The Knights of Columbus and the Respect Life Ministry are providing a bus to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 24.
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.
Sisterhood of the Blessed Mother Blanket Drive - The Sisterhood of the Blessed Mother is collecting for their Annual “NEW” Blanket drive, “WRAP IT UP!” Please consider donating a blanket.
All St. John the Evangelist parish moms and their children, 6 years old and younger, are invited to join us for an hour of fellowship and playtime.
Couples of St. John, join us on Friday, Feb. 7, from 7—9p.m. in the Parish Activities Center as we continue this year’s Marriage Enrichment Series and learn effective ways to pray as a married couple.
The night will include praise and worship in front of the Blessed Sacrament and a short talk by parishioners Mark and Susan Oursler about intercessory prayer with a special emphasis on praying for our children.
Come enjoy fellowship with your St. John community and a tasty donut, as well! After all the morning Masses. Monthly Children’s Masses with special children’s homilies during the 9a.m. & 11a.m. Masses.
The Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy are pleased to welcome Mother Superior, Sister Donata, of Our Lady of Mercy Sisters, presently in Washington, D.C., at the National Shrine of Saint John Paul II, to offer a half day of recollection at St. John the Evangelist Parish
Happy President’s Day!
Monday, Feb. 17
All parish and school offices will be closed.
Mass will be celebrated at 8:30a.m.
Come prepare your heart to enter more deeply into the Season of Lent at this special Walking with Purpose sponsored event on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7p.m. in the Parish Activities Center. ALL women are welcome. Fr. John Bilenki will be our speaker.
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.
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the church.
Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour Sunday morning and replace your smoke detector batteries!
Come enjoy fellowship with your St. John community and a tasty donut, as well! After all the morning Masses. Monthly Children’s Masses with special children’s homilies during the 9a.m. & 11a.m. Masses.
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.