Events at St. John the Evangelist

Maryland March for Life
Mar
27

Maryland March for Life

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.

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Palm Sunday
Apr
13

Palm Sunday

Normal Mass times for Palm Sunday
Saturday, April 12, 5:15p.m.
Sunday, April 13, 7:30a.m., 9a.m., 11a.m., 5:15p.m.

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Blessing of Easter Food
Apr
19

Blessing of Easter Food

The blessing of Easter food baskets is an Eastern European tradition dating back to at least the 15th century. Food blessed on Holy Saturday is shared with family on Easter Sunday.

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Easter Sunday Masses
Apr
20

Easter Sunday Masses

7a.m. Easter Mass in the Parish Activities Center
9a.m. Easter Mass at Severna Park High School with Bishop Adam J. Parker
9a.m. Easter Mass in the Parish Activities Center*
11a.m. Easter Mass at Severna Park High School
11a.m. Easter Mass in the Parish Activities Center
*Event will be livestreamed

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Transitional Diaconate Ordination Celebration
May
4

Transitional Diaconate Ordination Celebration

Join us in celebrating the ordination of Rev. Mr. Stephen Kirby and Rev. Mr. Russ Sullivan to transitional deacons. Dcn. Stephen will deliver his first homily on May 4, 11a.m. A joint reception in the school auditorium immediately following the 11a.m. Mass. All are welcome.

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Lenten Evening of Worship
Mar
21

Lenten Evening of Worship

Join us Friday, March 21, following Stations of the Cross for our monthly Evening of Worship beginning at 7:40p.m. In the presence of the Lord in the Eucharist, we have the opportunity to draw near to Jesus in prayer, praise and worship. All are welcome.

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Mental Health Awareness Ministry Meeting
Mar
8

Mental Health Awareness Ministry Meeting

The Mental Health Awareness Ministry invites you and your loved ones who live with the challenge of a mental illness, and/or your caregiver to their St. Dymphna Prayer Group, where individuals feel safe, supported and are filled with a sense of belonging.

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Ash Wednesday
Mar
5

Ash Wednesday

6:30a.m. Mass with Ash Distribution
8:30a.m. Mass with Ash Distribution*
11:45a.m. Prayer Service with Ash Distribution
12:30p.m. Prayer Service with Ash Distribution
5p.m. Mass with Ash Distribution
7p.m. Mass with Ash Distribution

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Lent With Purpose
Feb
26

Lent With Purpose

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Come prepare your heart to enter more deeply into the Season of Lent at this special Walking with Purpose sponsored event on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7p.m. in the Parish Activities Center. ALL women are welcome. Fr. John Bilenki will be our speaker. 

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Life Teen Mercy Night
Feb
16

Life Teen Mercy Night

High school teens, please join us for our Mercy Night, Sunday, Feb. 16 from 6 - 8p.m. starting in the school auditorium. We will have a reflection, Adoration, and confessions available

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Day of Recollection
Feb
15

Day of Recollection

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The Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy are pleased to welcome Mother Superior, Sister Donata, of Our Lady of Mercy Sisters, presently in Washington, D.C., at the National Shrine of Saint John Paul II, to offer a half day of recollection at St. John the Evangelist Parish

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Marriage Enrichment Series
Feb
7

Marriage Enrichment Series

Couples of St. John, join us on Friday, Feb. 7, from 7—9p.m. in the Parish Activities Center as we continue this year’s Marriage Enrichment Series and learn effective ways to pray as a married couple.

The night will include praise and worship in front of the Blessed Sacrament and a short talk by parishioners Mark and Susan Oursler about intercessory prayer with a special emphasis on praying for our children.

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Senior Bible Study
Feb
4

Senior Bible Study

Would you like to better understand the meaning of the Scripture readings in the Sunday Mass? The St. John Senior Bible Study and Faith-Sharing Group meets every other Tuesday morning from September through May. Participation is open to anyone 50 years of age or older.

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Candlemas Day
Feb
1
to Feb 2

Candlemas Day

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Today, we will bless candles for liturgical and personal use at all our Sunday Masses. You are invited to bring with you to Mass any candles that you would like blessed for your prayer at home.

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