Please join us the Fridays of Lent for Stations of the Cross at 12p.m. & 7p.m.
Some Reminders About Fasting & Abstinence during Lent
Catholics aged 18-59 are obligated to fast (one full meal, two smaller meals that do not equal a full meal) on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
Catholics aged 14 & older are obligated to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent
Please Note:
Other ages when not required are still encouraged to voluntarily fast & abstain when possible. Exemptions from fasting may apply to those with certain health conditions.
St. John the Evangelist
Our Mission
To form missionary disciples of Jesus Christ who joyfully live out and share the Gospel.
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Every Mass begins with an opening prayer called the collect. It is called the collect because the priest is “collecting” the hearts and prayers of the whole congregation into prayer at that moment, with the invitation, “Let us pray.” The collect sets the tone for the entire Mass and gives us a focus for our prayer. These prayers, drawn from the heart of the Church in the Mass, will become the heart of our Lenten devotional this year. Click here to view the daily Lenten devotionals.
Remember your loved one(s) with a gift to our Easter Flower Memorials fund. Your offering will help to beautify our church on Easter Sunday and into the jubilant season of Easter, celebrating the resurrection of our Lord.
Join us as we continue this year’s Marriage Enrichment Series, When the Wine Runs Dry, and turn to Our Lord for his healing when the wine runs dry. The night will include praise and worship in front of the Blessed Sacrament and a short talk by Fr. Jeremy Smith about the Wine of Virtue. All dating, engaged and married couples welcome!
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place and supporting their Church through charitable work. The St. John council is looking for you!
We are excited to share that St. John the Evangelist is a partner in an exciting 24/7 online web-based digital formation outlet called FORMED. Get your free code TODAY!
For the first time ever, Our Lady of Bethesda will bring “Strengthening Your Love, Marriage Renewal Workshop to St. John the Evangelist April 18 - 19, 2026. Registration is now open!
For anyone who has taken Following Christ or Reach More, but who has not yet taken Sharing Christ, we invite you to this next step in becoming missionary disciples of Christ. Sharing Christ focuses on personal or friendship evangelization, sharing our relationship with Jesus in our daily encounters with people in our everyday life. Does your heart burn to share Christ? Register today at stjohnsp.org/sharing.
At the beginning of each Following Christ and Sharing Christ session, we provide 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. Or help with hospitality in serving our guests.
Are you over the age of 18 and received sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Reconciliation, however not yet Confirmed? Small group sessions begin in April with Confirmation in May.
Join us for peaceful prayer vigils at Planned Parenthood on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Please consider praying for an hour during the campaign.
We are pleased to offer a spring Marriage Convalidation course for civilly married couples seeking a sacramental marriage. Group preparation sessions consist of two Saturday sessions, and a Convalidation ceremony. Couples must attend all sessions.
Upcoming Events
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the Church..
Jump into Lent with your St. John the Evangelist family for an evening of fellowship and worship, starting with simple vegetarian soup and bread, Stations of the Cross, and our monthly ADORE Evening of Adoration, Praise and Worship.. Your free meal is provided by the Knights of Columbus, so bring your whole family.
Come! Get close to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. He is waiting for you! Following Stations of the Cross.
Come learn about and to receive the Father’s blessings of mercy, love and healing. Fr. Erik Arnold will be the keynote speaker with informative and experiential break-out sessions from our parish’s Mountain Movers Intercessional Prayer Ministry, Unbound Healing and Deliverance Prayer Ministry, and our Counseling and Mental Health Awareness Ministry, who will show you effective pathways to wellness.
Join us as we welcome 60 college seminarians from the John Paul II College Seminary in Washington, D.C. Many of our Baltimore seminarians, including our young men from St. John, have begun their seminary formation at John Paul II.
Every Wednesday during Lent from 6 - 7:30p.m. come receive the healing mercy of Jesus in the Church and then adore Him in Oratory.
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the Church..
Every Wednesday during Lent from 6 - 7:30p.m. come receive the healing mercy of Jesus in the Church and then adore Him in Oratory.
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the Church..
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 as we continue this year’s Marriage Enrichment Series, When the Wine Runs Dry, and turn to Our Lord for his healing when the wine runs dry. The night will include praise and worship in front of the Blessed Sacrament and a short talk by Fr. Jeremy Smith about the Wine of Virtue.
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.
Bring your appetite to Chipotle today and let them know you're an Eagle Supporter and there for the St. John the Evangelist School fundraiser. Twenty-five percent of your receipt will be donated to our school!
A very special praying of the Stations of the Cross will focus on Christ’s suffering as a parallel to the daily struggles of living with mental health challenges.
Every Wednesday during Lent from 6 - 7:30p.m. come receive the healing mercy of Jesus in the Church and then adore Him in Oratory.
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the Church..
Pray with the Mental Health Awareness team in the Parish Office Great Room for those impacted by mental health challenges, including caregivers, family and friends.
Join St. John’s parishioners and others throughout the state for this annual March to stand up for the sanctity of life and against the threats of life, particularly those of physician-assisted-suicide and abortion, which is legal throughout all nine months of pregnancy here in Maryland.
St. John the Evangelist 2026 Lenten booklet and schedule.