St. John the Evangelist
Our Mission
To form disciples of Jesus Christ who joyfully live out the Gospel.
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Registration for Walking with Purpose’s 2024 - 2025 session is now open. This Walking with Purpose is open to all ages! Register here today.
80% full! Register today! Vacation Bible School - Save the Date, June 24 - 28, and call for volunteers. Learn more! Registration NOW OPEN!
Join us on Saturday, May 18, for our Extended Outdoor Pentecost Vigil Mass at 7p.m., followed by fellowship, and then camp out with your children on Larsen Field overnight while we keep vigil with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration.
Pentecost was a life-changing, transformative event for the Apostles and all the followers of Jesus. It made their faith in the Lord real and gave them the power to live a new life in Jesus. Join us for a beautiful week in prayer waiting in the Upper Room for the Holy Spirit!
Save the date and book your babysitters for this year’s derby-themed gala on Friday, May 3. Tickets will go on sale at the end of March. If you would like to make a donation or inquire about a sponsorship opportunity, please email the Gala Committee at sjegardengala@gmail.com.
The St. John the Evangelist School Board is seeking Catholic leaders who embrace the educational ministry of the Catholic Church, the purpose and vision of our school, and who are willing to give of their time and expertise in support of the school and parish community.
Damascus Catholic Youth Summer Camp will take place July 28 - Aug. 2. Registration is now open through Feb. 28 to use the Archdiocese of Baltimore code.
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Tuesday, June 18. Please signup to donate blood or to help volunteer onsite with logistics.
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!
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has published the form for filing a sexual abuse claim and the deadline to file. Review all information and a letter from The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore.
Upcoming Events
Develop true and lasting friendships with your Catholic brothers. Our theme – Worthy of the Call. Meetings are on Saturdays 6:45—8:30a.m. in the Gathering Space Meeting Room.
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients - Pray the nine-week novena to St. Peregrine for cancer patients and their families, at 11a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.
Our next Life Night filled with games and fellowship is Sunday, April 28, 6:15—8p.m. in the Parish Activities Center.
Do you want to use the virtues to help you grow in holiness, but feel intimidated and don’t know where to start? Join Fr. Luke and Sem. Connor on a weekly journey to unpack the virtues and share how the virtues can help you become holier!
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.
Save the date and book your babysitters for this year’s derby-themed gala on Friday, May 3. Tickets will go on sale at the end of March. If you would like to make a donation or inquire about a sponsorship opportunity, please email the Gala Committee at sjegardengala@gmail.com.
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.
Come have dinner at Brian Boru and support the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Come join the Knights for an evening of bingo every Tuesday from 7—9p.m. at the Columbian Center, 335 Governor Ritchie Hwy. Doors open at 6p.m. All are welcome.
We invite ALL women to join us for our SPRING CONNECT COFFEE celebration on Wednesday, May 8, at 9:30a.m. (with childcare) or 7p.m. in the Church Gathering Space.
Do you want to use the virtues to help you grow in holiness, but feel intimidated and don’t know where to start? Join Fr. Luke and Sem. Connor on a weekly journey to unpack the virtues and share how the virtues can help you become holier!
All are welcome to join in prayer for those impacted by mental health challenges, including caregivers Saturday, March 23, at 11a.m. in the Great Room of the Parish Office.
The Respect Life Ministry will hold our Annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale on Sunday, May 12, after the morning Masses while supplies last. Please purchase a rose or roses to show your love and appreciation to your mother for choosing life and for all grandmothers, adopted mothers, and spiritual mothers.
Second Sunday of Every Month! Come enjoy fellowship with your St. John community and a tasty donut, as well! After all the morning Masses in the Auditorium, or if weather permits, on the Patio. Hope to see you there.
Monthly Children’s Masses, second Sunday of every month, with special children’s homilies during the 9a.m. & 11a.m. Masses.
Do you want to use the virtues to help you grow in holiness, but feel intimidated and don’t know where to start? Join Fr. Luke and Sem. Connor on a weekly journey to unpack the virtues and share how the virtues can help you become holier!
Our former pastoral year seminarian, Sem. Shiadrik Mokum, will be ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, May 18, after which he will celebrate his first Mass as Rev. Mr. Shiadrik Mokum at the 5:15p.m. Mass right here at St. John the Evangelist.
Families, experience Pentecost uniquely and prayerfully together at our Pentecost Vigil Family Camp Out! Join us on Saturday, May 27, for our Extended Outdoor Pentecost Vigil Mass at 7p.m., followed by fellowship, and then camp out with your children on Larsen Field overnight while we keep vigil with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration.
Join us in celebration and gratitude as we recognize Ms. Buckstaff for her nine, faith-filled years as our school principal, and wish her well before she leaves SJES at the end of the school year.
We invite ALL women to join us for our SPRING CONNECT COFFEE celebration on Wednesday, May 8, at 9:30a.m. (with childcare) or 7p.m. in the Church Gathering Space