Fall registration NOW OPEN! Our Walking with Purpose Young Women’s Group (for women ages 22—35 only) meets Saturday mornings 9:30—11a.m. Our 2025 fall session begins Oct. 11.

St. Vincent de Paul and the Grocery Outlet at 78 Mountain Road have teamed up for “Independence from Hunger” this July. Visit Grocery Outlet in July, spend at least $25 and purchase a specially marked $5 bag of pre-packed food staples selected by St. Vincent de Paul, and you will receive a $5 off coupon for your next visit. St. Vincent de Paul will receive the groceries for our food pantry. Shop often! The food drive is happening all July.

St. John the Evangelist parishioners serve as Catholic missionaries in many capacities to spread the good news of our faith to those who have not yet experienced God’s unending love and infinite mercy. Here are just a few of our missionaries, their organizations, and how you can help.

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. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program starts this September and meets weekly on Mondays. Questions? Contact Fr. Jeremy or Judy Tacyn at catholic@stjohnsp.org.

Beginning June 23, we will discontinue the 6:30a.m. Daily Mass for the summer and plan to resume after Labor Day. Mass will continue to be celebrated Monday - Saturday at 8:30a.m.

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 7—9p.m., we will host Christopher West for an incredible and beautiful introduction to the Theology of the Body. The evening will be a dynamic presentation, through powerful talks, music, and sacred art, on the meaning of life and love in God’s plan, the beautiful place of the human body, and how our body reveals God’s story. Please don’t miss this exciting event designed for adults, young adults, and teens in high school.

Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God? You might be surprised to know that there is a way to see the path ahead, to know how God is calling you to Himself. St. Ignatius of Loyola teaches us simply to Be Aware, Understand, and Take Action. Join us for this study Tuesday nights beginning July 1.

College students! Join Seminarian Sam at the Hermitage fire pit for College Connect, our new St. John’s college summer ministry. On June 29, there will be a potluck at 7p.m., so bring a drink or food or both and enjoy a bonfire and fellowship with other college students from the parish that are also home for the summer.

Our Archdiocese of Baltimore priests and bishops will be on annual retreat June 23 - 27, 2025. Can you commit to pray, fast & sacrifice for one man that week? Remember, you can keep a certain priest or bishop in mind, but the Holy Spirit will choose how to use your intercession.

Our Fall Registration is OPEN! Want to deepen your understanding of Scripture and grow closer to Jesus? Consider joining our women’s Bible study, Walking with Purpose (WWP). Aimed at leading hearts to Christ, WWP is designed specifically for women who yearn for a sense of community and want to grow in faith.

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

Our youth and teens are on the move this summer! Please consider helping them get to Damascus summer Catholic camp.