The Archdiocese of Baltimore is seeking faithful Catholic men who feel called to serve the Church as permanent deacons. Deacons are ordained ministers who proclaim the Gospel, assist at the altar, and serve those in need through acts of charity and pastoral care. An informational session will be held at St. John the Evangelist on Nov. 12, and other locations around the archdiocese.

Bless your home Christmas tree and Nativity with these special prayers offered by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Winter Relief will be held Dec. 29 - Jan. 5. Please consider helping with this community outreach – it takes many hands and hearts!

NOW AVAILABLE! Journey through Advent with The Advent of Rescue, Advent reflections brought to you by Fr. John Riccardo and his team at Acts XXIX inspired by The Rescue Project. The devotional provides you with daily Scripture passages, a reflection, questions to consider, and an action to help you focus your prayer time and daily life on Jesus. Sold after the weekend Masses or at the Parish Office during regular business hours. Join us Sunday evenings of Advent at 7p.m. in the church to dive more deeply into the Advent of Rescue. Click here to learn more and for video links to The Rescue Project.

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!

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.

Our St. Vincent de Paul Food Panty will provide Christmas Dinner for at least 75 families this year. In order to do that, they need your help. The need is tremendous this year. Thank you for your generosity.

St. Vincent de Paul Giving Tree Is Here! Help us provide support to 100 families and their 250+ children. Thank you for your generosity!

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!