Events at St. John the Evangelist
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Masses at 6:30a.m., 8:30a.m. and 7p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Crab Raffle
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. 16 & 17.
Prayer Vigil in the Presence of Relics of St. Victorian and Companions, Martyrs
The Rite of Dedication encourages the ancient practice of keeping vigil in the presence of the relics of the saints who will be placed in the altar. In the Vigil, we pray the Psalms and Scripture readings associated with the Martyrs, calling on their intercession for us.
Dedication Mass
The Mass of Dedication includes the Consecration of the Altar and other ancient rites that invoke the Lord’s blessings over the church and the sacred furnishings, setting them apart for the worship of God. Very limited seating. Please carefully read entire post.
Parish Rosary Invoking the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Join us as we pray the Rosary together as a parish family, invoking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for our parish as we return to our home in the church.
Adoration Praise & Worship
Join us for our very first Adoration, Praise & Worship night in the newly renovated church. Come, get close to the Lord! Join us for this very special night praising God for all of the blessings he bestows on St. John the Evangelist.
Sunday Masses in Renovated Church
Join us the weekend of Aug. 23 and 24 as we return to the newly renovated church for Sunday Masses.
Saturday, Aug. 23 at 5:15p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 7:30, 9 and 11a.m., 5:15p.m.
Blessing of the Backpacks
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. 23 or any of the Sunday, Aug. 24 Masses.
Pizza at the Pit
Friday, Aug, 29, 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.
Pizza on the Playground
Join us August 29, 6—8p.m., for a fun family evening, open to all families with children from newborn to 5th grade! Pre-order your pizza today!
Labor Day Mass Time Change
Labor Day - Daily Mass will be celebrated at 9a.m. No 6:30a.m. Daily Mass. All Parish Offices will be closed.
6:30a.m. Mass Returns
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 3, 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.
September Wedding Anniversary Blessing
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.
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients - Pray the nine-week novena to St. Peregrine for cancer patients and their families, at 11a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.
Manly Burger Night
Calling all manly men of the parish. Let’s get together for beer, burgers, and brotherhood! We supply the burgers; you bring the rest…potluck style. Bring a dish to share (appetizer, side, or dessert) and beverage of choice, and we will provide fresh grilled burgers on our new patio. Come join other men of the parish for an evening of fellowship, and invite a buddy, son, father, grandfather or uncle!
RSVP required by Sept. 3 to ensure we have a delicious burger ready for you.
Faith Driven Entrepreneur Group Meeting
Faith Driven Entrepreneur (FDE) is an international Christian program that gathers and connects more than one million Christ-following entrepreneurs and business leaders from Maryland and from around the world in a way that enables us to fulfill our calling in the spirit of Christ.
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients - Pray the nine-week novena to St. Peregrine for cancer patients and their families, at 11a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.
Worthy of the Call Training
All youth 14-17 years old who would like to volunteer must participate in “Worthy of the Call.” This is the child protection program for youth required by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. WOTC is required for Confirmation Candidates 2025.
Fellowship & Children's Homily Sunday
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.
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients - Pray the nine-week novena to St. Peregrine for cancer patients and their families, at 11a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.
Worthy of the Call Training
All youth 14-17 years old who would like to volunteer must participate in “Worthy of the Call.” This is the child protection program for youth required by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. WOTC is required for Confirmation Candidates 2025.
Pizza on the Playground
Join us Sept. 26, 6—8p.m., for a fun family evening, open to all families with children from newborn to 5th grade! Pre-order your pizza today!
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients - Pray the nine-week novena to St. Peregrine for cancer patients and their families, at 11a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.
October Wedding Anniversary Blessing
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.
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients - Pray the nine-week novena to St. Peregrine for cancer patients and their families, at 11a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.
Blessing of the Animals
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Bring your fury, feathered or scale-covered friends to St. John the Evangelist for a Blessing of the Animals.
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients - Pray the nine-week novena to St. Peregrine for cancer patients and their families, at 11a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients - Pray the nine-week novena to St. Peregrine for cancer patients and their families, at 11a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.
Trunk or Treat
Who’s ready to Trunk or Treat!? Trunk or Treat comes early to St. John the Evangelist this year so be sure to mark your calendars! Click image for more information, RSVP or volunteer.
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients - Pray the nine-week novena to St. Peregrine for cancer patients and their families, at 11a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.
November Wedding Anniversary Blessing
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.
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients
St. Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients - Pray the nine-week novena to St. Peregrine for cancer patients and their families, at 11a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.
Fellowship & Children's Homily Sunday
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.
Advent Market Celebration
Kick-off your Advent and holiday season at our one-of-a-kind event.
December Wedding Anniversary Blessing
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.
Live Nativity!
Join us after the 5:15p.m. Mass through 7:30p.m. on Larsen Field for a truly unique Nativity experience.
Fellowship & Children's Homily Sunday
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.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil Mass
Vigil Mass, Aug. 14 at 7p.m.;
Holy Day Mass, Aug. 15, Masses at 6:30a.m., 8:30a.m. and 7p.m.
St. Michael's Lent - Exodus 90
Men of St. John the Evangelist, grow in prayer and fight the spiritual battle against temptation and sin. Following St. Francis of Assisi, who had a deep devotion to St. Michael the Archangel, we will pull back from distractions and focus on the things that matter most.
Fellowship & Children's Homily Sunday
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.
Flower Box Clean Up!
St. John adopted two flower boxes on the Severna Park portion of the B&A Trail. It is time for a spring cleanup and many hands make for light work.
American Heritage Girls Open House
American Heritage girls is a faith-based character development program for girls ages 5 to 18 years of age, dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. Learn more about AHG on July 31 or Aug. 7 from 7—8p.m. in the Parish Office Great Room.
St. John Vianney Morning Walking Pilgrimage
Join us 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.
College Swing Dance
Recent high school graduates and college students are invited to dance the night away (or until 9:30p.m.) with other young adults from St. John the Evangelist and Our Lady of the Fields friends.
Farewell Receptions for Sem. Michael Moore
Sem. Michael Moore will be at all Masses this weekend. Receptions will be held following the Sunday morning Masses in the school auditorium. Come wish Sem. Michael a very fond farewell!
August Wedding Anniversary Blessing
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.
American Heritage Girls Open House
American Heritage girls is a faith-based character development program for girls ages 5 to 18 years of age, dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. Learn more about AHG on July 31 or Aug. 7 from 7—8p.m. in the Parish Office Great Room.
Learn from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Have you struggled in your spiritual life when life is noisy and full of challenges? Have you experienced spiritual comfort only to later question if the presence of God was real in that comfort? Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God?
Pizza on the Playground
Join us July 27, 6—8p.m., for a fun family evening, open to all families with children from newborn to 5th grade! Pre-order your pizza today!
Pizza at the Pit
Friday, July 25, 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.
Learn from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Have you struggled in your spiritual life when life is noisy and full of challenges? Have you experienced spiritual comfort only to later question if the presence of God was real in that comfort? Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God?
College Connect
Greetings College Students! Don't forget about college connect, this Sunday July 20 at 7p.m. In the auditorium. We will begin with some music and hanging out followed by some catechesis and closing with a time for adoration. Feel free to bring a snack or a drink. Questions? Email Seminarian Sam at shuffer@stjohnsp.org. God bless and see you there!
Evening of Adoration, Praise, Worship
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.
Learn from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Have you struggled in your spiritual life when life is noisy and full of challenges? Have you experienced spiritual comfort only to later question if the presence of God was real in that comfort? Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God?
College Connect
Hey College students! Come connect with fellow students for faith-filled fellowship on July 13 at 7p.m. In the Auditorium. There we will have some time for fellowship and then together study scripture with Seminarian Sam. Email Sem. Sam Huffer (shuffer@stjohnsp.org) for more details.
Fellowship & Children's Homily Sunday
UPDATE! There will not be children’s homilies this Sunday. But do come enjoy fellowship with your St. John community and a tasty donut, as well! After all the morning Masses.
Learn from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Have you struggled in your spiritual life when life is noisy and full of challenges? Have you experienced spiritual comfort only to later question if the presence of God was real in that comfort? Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God?
July Wedding Anniversary Blessing
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.
July 4th Holiday - Daily Mass 9a.m. - Parish Offices Closed
Happy Fourth of July! Our offices will be closed today. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 9a.m. No 6:30a.m. Mass and no First Friday Confessions.
Learn from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Have you struggled in your spiritual life when life is noisy and full of challenges? Have you experienced spiritual comfort only to later question if the presence of God was real in that comfort? Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God?
College Connect
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.
Pizza on the Playground
Join us June 27, 6—8p.m., for a fun family evening, open to all families with children from newborn to 5th grade! Pre-order your pizza today!
Mary's Center Baby Bottle Campaign RETURN!
Please return the bottle with your donation to the church the weekend of June 21 & 22.
Widows & Widowers Gathering
Whether you are recently widowed or been single for a while, come share your story with others who have experienced the death of a spouse.
Daily Mass Time Change!
Due to the Priesthood Ordination at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Daily Mass will be celebrated at 8a.m. to give our clergy and staff time to get to the Mass at 10a.m. We appreciate your flexibility.
ADORE - An Evening of Adoration, Praise & Worship
Join us for a very special evening of Adoration, Praise & Worship. Come! Get close to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist. All are welcome!!