Our Faith Formation team recently sat down with parents to find out how St. John the Evangelist can support their entire family to grow in faith together. An overwhelming response was to offer ways to serve together in the community. The Parish Social Ministry of Catholic Charities of Baltimore has created a list of areas of need. Thank you for sharing of your time and talents!

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!

Faith. Family. Academics. is more than a tagline. It’s the foundation of our St. John the Evangelist parish and school community. Today, on Giving Tuesday, learn more about these pillars and how you can support your parish family.

Prepare for Christmas through the sights and sounds of the Holy Family in Bethlehem, surrounded by all of their visitors that sacred night, including live animals! Walk the pilgrimage around Larsen Field through beautiful images of the 1,700-year-old Nicene Creed, and so much more.

Our Advent Market returns on Nov. 22. Applications are now being accepted for handmade crafters and artists. View the day’s schedule or volunteer! We cannot wait to see you!

Furloughs and benefit reductions are forcing many families to seek our help. St. Vincent de Paul is seeking donations, and reminds YOU, that if you, too, need assistance, to please contact us.

Shop Nov. 16 - Nov. 22, online or instore and receive a 10 percent discount, and our school will receive 10 percent. Get your holiday shopping done early!

On Oct. 26, Fr. Erik Arnold shared the parish’s 2025 Stewardship Report & Appeal. The details can be found here.

Couples of St. John, have you ever experienced a dryness in your marriage? Are you failing to communicate? Does raising children exhaust you? Have you felt distracted from your spouse or do you just need a restart in your own relationship? Join us as we begin this year’s Marriage Enrichment Series, When the Wine Runs Dry, and turn to Our Lord for his healing when the wine runs dry. 

Our St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry will provide Thanksgiving Dinner for at least 75 families this year. In order to do that, they need your help.

Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls—it’s time to celebrate Oktoberfest with the St. John Athletic Association (SJAA), Oct. 24, 6:30 - 9:30p.m. This fundraiser brings our community together for a night of fun while supporting the care and maintenance of our school’s athletic fields and sprinkler system.

Join us for peaceful prayer vigils at Planned Parenthood on Saturdays 9a.m.- 1p.m. and Tuesdays 12 - 4p.m. Please consider praying for an hour during the campaign.