Girls entering 4th – 8th grades are invited to attend ABIDE, a retreat for girls to strengthen HER identity as a unique daughter of God. The event will include team bonding, journaling to talks, crafts, prayer and the opportunity for Confession, on Saturday, Aug. 8, 10a.m. – 5p.m.
What are you looking for? Peace? Purpose? Joy? Unsatisfied with life? Hoping that there’s more? Try life differently. Try Discovering Christ and explore the meaning of life, the love, forgiveness and the good things of God, and the basics of the Christian faith around a delicious dinner, an inspiring talk, and an engaging conversation with friends. Regardless of religious background, active in a church or not, or just know there must be more, come join us. Free childcare and dinner included. Starts Oct. 1. Click here for more details and to register.
Parents of Confirmation eligible youth and teens, click here to find information about Fall 2026 (small group model) & Spring 2027 (family formation model) Confirmation guidelines and registration information.
Jubilate Singers rehearsals will begin Aug. 28. Grades 4—8 are welcomed! Rehearsals will be Thursdays from 4:30—6p.m. in the church. Learn more and sign up today!
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 September with Confirmation in October.
Join Fr. Erik for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the Holy Land this winter, Jan. 5 - 15, 2027, as we walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Our pilgrimage will take us to Galilee and Jerusalem, where we will visit and pray at the sites made holy by Jesus, in the very places where he preached, taught, and performed miracles.
We are pleased to offer a fall 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.
Join us Aug. 1, as we walk and pray for an outpouring of God’s love and strength into our Archdiocesan priests and seminarians in the midst of the Church’s novena to St. Jean-Marie Vianney, patron of parish priests. We begin in short prayer, usually pray the Rosary as we walk and then journey at our own pace in conversation or quietly the rest of the way.
On Saturday, May 16, parishioner Sem. Ben Oursler and former pastoral year seminarian, Sem. Michael Moore will be ordained deacons in preparation for a June 2027 ordination to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Parishioners Rev. Mr. Stephen Kirby and Rev. Mr. Russ Sullivan, and former pastoral year seminarian Rev. Mr. Connor Schmidt will be ordained to the priesthood on June 20. Please join us as we celebrate with great joy a number of Masses with these young men.
Whether you want to ask more questions about the Catholic Church or are ready to be received into the fullness of the Faith, we are here to help you explore Catholicism.
Friday, July 24, 6—8p.m. at the St. John Fire Pit: Calling all middle school youth and high school teens! Join us for an evening of fun and games, pizza and snacks.
REGISTRATION IS FULL! Altar Server training is open to those in the 5th – 12th grades in the 2026—2027 school year. Must be a registered parishioner who has received Baptism and First Communion. We will hold two different sessions. Trainees must attend both days in the session that they choose.
Current middle school students are invited to a week of faith, service, friendship, and fun! Summer Madness will take place July 27—30 from 8a.m.—4:30p.m. Then the week will conclude with a trip to Hershey Park on Friday, July 31.
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.
The Mental Health Ministry invites you to an 11a.m. Zoom meeting on the first Saturday of the month using Rosary Meditations for People with Mental Illness.
Girls entering 4th – 8th grades are invited to attend ABIDE, a retreat for girls to strengthen HER identity as a unique daughter of God. The event will include team bonding, journaling to talks, crafts, prayer and the opportunity for Confession, on Saturday, Aug. 8, 10a.m. – 5p.m.
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.
Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is raffling off a bushel of crabs just in time for your end-of-summer Labor Day holiday weekend feast! Tickets may be purchased after all Masses the weekend of Aug. 22 & 23.
Friday, Aug. 28, 6—8p.m. at the St. John Fire Pit: Calling all middle school youth and high school teens! Join us for an evening of fun and games, pizza and snacks.
Students of all ages are invited to join us for the Annual Blessing of the Backpacks after any of the Sunday Masses on Saturday evening, Aug. 29 or any of the Sunday, Aug. 30 Masses.
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.
The Mental Health Ministry invites you to an 11a.m. Zoom meeting on the first Saturday of the month using Rosary Meditations for People with Mental Illness.
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 9, Mass will be also be celebrated at 6:30a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This daily Mass is in addition to our current Daily Mass schedule. No other changes have been made.
Girls entering 4th – 8th grades are invited to attend ABIDE, a retreat for girls to strengthen HER identity as a unique daughter of God. The event will include team bonding, journaling to talks, crafts, prayer and the opportunity for Confession, on Saturday, Aug. 8, 10a.m. – 5p.m.