Events at St. John the Evangelist

Marriage Enrichment - The Wine of Virtue
Mar
7

Marriage Enrichment - The Wine of Virtue

Join us as we continue this year’s Marriage Enrichment Series, When the Wine Runs Dry, and turn to Our Lord for his healing when the wine runs dry. The night will include praise and worship in front of the Blessed Sacrament and a short talk by Fr. Jeremy Smith about the Wine of Virtue.

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St. Dymphna Prayer Group
Mar
14

St. Dymphna Prayer Group

Pray with the Mental Health Awareness team in the Parish Office Great Room for those impacted by mental health challenges, including caregivers, family and friends.

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Maryland March for Life
Mar
16

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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St. Monica Ministry
Mar
27

St. Monica Ministry

The St. Monica Ministry is a new prayer group devoted to prayer and community offering members hope and support for their family members who have fallen away from the Catholic Church. Focus will be on prayers to our Blessed Mother and St. Monica, who prayed 17 years for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine, to Christianity.

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Palm Sunday
Mar
28
to Mar 29

Palm Sunday

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Normal Mass times for Palm Sunday
Saturday, April 28, 5:15p.m.
Sunday, April 29, 7:30a.m., 9a.m., 11a.m., 5:15p.m.

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April Anniversary Blessing Postponed to May 2
Apr
4

April Anniversary Blessing Postponed to May 2

The monthly Anniversary Blessing for April falls on Holy Saturday and will be postponed to May 2. Couples celebrating an anniversary in either April or May 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.

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Blessing of Easter Food
Apr
4

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
5

Easter Sunday Masses

6:30a.m. Easter Mass in the Church
9a.m. Easter Mass at Severna Park High School
8:30a.m. Easter Mass in the Church*
11a.m. Easter Mass at Severna Park High School
10:30a.m. Easter Mass in the Church
12:30p.m. Easter Mass in the Church
*Event will be livestreamed

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Strengthening Your Love Marriage Renewal Workshop
Apr
18
to Apr 19

Strengthening Your Love Marriage Renewal Workshop

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Join us for a beautiful Christ-centered weekend designed to offer practical tools that can help enhance effective communication and emotional closeness in your marriage. Deepen connection with your spouse and make your marriage flourish, not just survive!

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Mother's Day Rose Sale
May
10

Mother's Day Rose Sale

The Respect Life Ministry will hold our Annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale on Sunday, May 10, after the morning Masses while supplies last. Please purchase a rose or roses to show your love and appreciation to your mother for choosing life and for all grandmothers, adopted mothers, and spiritual mothers.

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Daily Mass Time Change!
May
16

Daily Mass Time Change!

Due to the Ordination to the Deaconate 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.

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Mary's Center Baby Bottle Campaign Pick UP
May
16
to May 17

Mary's Center Baby Bottle Campaign Pick UP

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Mary’s Center volunteers will be distributing baby bottles May 16 & 17. Please take a bottle home, fill it with spare change and bills, and return the bottle with your donation to the church the weekend of June 13 & 14.

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Daily Mass Time Change!
Jun
20

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.

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VBS 2026
Jun
22

VBS 2026

Save the Date: VBS Rainforest Falls – Exploring the Nature of God, June 22—26. We are looking for adult and youth volunteers. If you would like to help to make this an amazing experience for kids, please contact Ruth Gorski at rgorski@stjohnsp.org for more information.

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Life Teen Night!
Mar
1

Life Teen Night!

Join us for our Service Night, supporting St. Vincent de Paul- tonight! Sunday, March 1 from 6-8p.m. in the Parish Activities Center. Teens are encouraged to bring hygiene donations: deodorant, lotion, soap, body wash, shampoo, wipes, feminine products, etc. to be packed in bags.

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Seminarian Meet & Greet
Feb
22
to Feb 23

Seminarian Meet & Greet

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Join us as we welcome 60 college seminarians from the John Paul II College Seminary in Washington, D.C. Many of our Baltimore seminarians, including our young men from St. John, have begun their seminary formation at John Paul II.

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Wellness in a Wounded World Retreat
Feb
21

Wellness in a Wounded World Retreat

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Come learn about and to receive the Father’s blessings of mercy, love and healing. Fr. Erik Arnold will be the keynote speaker with informative and experiential break-out sessions from our parish’s Mountain Movers Intercessional Prayer Ministry, Unbound Healing and Deliverance Prayer Ministry, and our Counseling and Mental Health Awareness Ministry, who will show you effective pathways to wellness.

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Soup & Stations
Feb
20

Soup & Stations

Jump into Lent with your St. John the Evangelist family for an evening of fellowship and worship, starting with simple vegetarian soup and bread, Stations of the Cross, and our monthly ADORE Evening of Adoration, Praise and Worship.. Your free meal is provided by the Knights of Columbus, so bring your whole family. 

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Ash Wednesday
Feb
18

Ash Wednesday

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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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Knights of Columbus Cor Meeting
Feb
16

Knights of Columbus Cor Meeting

Calling all Parish men to attend the Knights of Columbus Cor meeting. We plan to do the second chapter of the Knight's Bible study. This is a wonderful opportunity for men to learn more about their Catholic faith.

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St. Monica Ministry
Feb
13

St. Monica Ministry

The St. Monica Ministry is a new prayer group devoted to prayer and community offering members hope and support for their family members who have fallen away from the Catholic Church. Focus will be on prayers to our Blessed Mother and St. Monica, who prayed 17 years for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine, to Christianity.

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Lent with Purpose
Feb
11

Lent with Purpose

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All women are invited to Lent with Purpose on for a night of prayer and reflection. The evening will include a guest speaker and confession. Stop by the resource table and pick up ideas for your family to prepare for Lent this year.

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Candlemas Day
Feb
2

Candlemas Day

Today, we will bless candles for liturgical and personal use at Daily Mass. 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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Marriage Enrichment Series: Wine of Forgiveness
Jan
30

Marriage Enrichment Series: Wine of Forgiveness

Couples, have you ever experienced a dryness in your marriage? Have you found forgiveness in your marriage and family life challenging? Have you been hurt or have you held back forgiveness or do you just need a restart in your own relationship. Join us as we continue this year’s Marriage Enrichment Series, When the Wine Runs Dry, and turn to Our Lord for his healing when the wine runs dry. 

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National March for Life
Jan
23

National March for Life

The March for Life will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, in Washington, D.C. The Respect Life Ministry and the Knights of Columbus are working together and will provide a bus leaving from St. John parking lot. Sign-up coming soon! Seats are limited!!

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Jamaica Outreach Mission Clothing and Supply Drive
Jan
17
to Jan 18

Jamaica Outreach Mission Clothing and Supply Drive

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We are gearing up for our Mission Trip to Jamaica on Feb. 5. Our Jamaican friends are in need of children’s clothing, women’s clothing and supplies. We will have a collection at all Masses Jan. 17 & 18, except for the Sunday 5:15p.m. Mass.

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Mental Health Awareness Ministry Gathering
Jan
10

Mental Health Awareness Ministry Gathering

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Do you or someone you know feel gloomy this time of year? Do you or a loved one find yourself down in the dumps? Are you hoping to grow in the area of mental wellness? The Mental Health Awareness Ministry invites you and your loved ones (and /or your caregiver), who live with these challenges, to their St. Dymphna Prayer Group.

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St. Monica Ministry
Jan
9

St. Monica Ministry

The St. Monica Ministry is a new prayer group devoted to prayer and community offering members hope and support for their family members who have fallen away from the Catholic Church. Focus will be on prayers to our Blessed Mother and St. Monica, who prayed 17 years for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine, to Christianity.

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Exodus 90 Kick Off
Jan
4

Exodus 90 Kick Off

Exodus 90 Kick Off Jan. 4. For freedom Christ has set us free. (Galatians 5:1) This 90-day spiritual exercise for men kicks off Jan. 4, 6:15p.m., in the Gathering Space Meeting Room. It’s a great way to experience this freedom as a living reality.

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