Events at St. John the Evangelist
Eucharistic Healing Service
Join us for a Eucharistic Healing Service with Adoration, praise and worship, and prayer teams available to pray with those seeking healing from the Lord Jesus.
Parish Prayer for Direction & Inspiration
Join Fr. Erik as we pray for the Lord’s direction and inspiration for how we can best assist our parents and families.
Lent With Purpose
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.
Parish Prayer for Direction & Inspiration
Join Fr. Erik as we pray for the Lord’s direction and inspiration for how we can best assist our parents and families.
March 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.
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
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the church.
Spring Forward!
Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour Sunday morning and replace your smoke detector batteries!
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.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the PAC.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the PAC.
Lenten Evening of Worship
Join us Friday, March 15, following Stations of the Cross for our monthly Evening of Worship beginning at 7:45p.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.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the PAC.
Replica Shroud of Turin Display and Discussion
Join us for a moving presentation by Bill Wingard, a renowned Shroud of Turin expert and founder of “Shroud Talks.” A replica of the shroud will be displayed.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the PAC.
April 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.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the PAC.
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.
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.
Holy Thursday Morning Prayer
Holy Thursday Morning Prayer (Daily Mass is not celebrated on Holy Thursday.)
Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Eucharistic Procession in the PAC.
Good Friday Morning Prayer
Good Friday Morning Prayer. Daily Mass is not celebrated on Good Friday.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the PAC.
Service of the Lord's Passion
Service of the Lord’s Passion and Veneration of the Cross, 3p.m. in the PAC.
Holy Saturday Morning Prayer
Holy Saturday Morning Prayer. Daily Mass is not celebrated
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.
Easter Sunday Masses
6:30a.m. Mass in the PAC
8:30a.m. Mass* in the PAC
10:30a.m. Mass in the PAC
12:30a.m. Mass in the PAC
May 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.
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.
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.
June 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spirit Night Fundraiser for SJES
No need to cook on Thursday, Feb. 20 – join your friends and family at JBs for our Spirit Night Fundraiser to benefit our school.
Presidents Day - All Offices Closed
Happy President’s Day!
Monday, Feb. 17
All parish and school offices will be closed.
Mass will be celebrated at 8:30a.m.
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
Day of Recollection
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
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.
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.
Moms and Tots Group (Copy)
All St. John the Evangelist parish moms and their children, 6 years old and younger, are invited to join us for an hour of fellowship and playtime.
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.
Sisterhood of the Blessed Mother Blanket Drive
Sisterhood of the Blessed Mother Blanket Drive - The Sisterhood of the Blessed Mother is collecting for their Annual “NEW” Blanket drive, “WRAP IT UP!” Please consider donating a blanket.
Candlemas Day
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.
February 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.
National March for Life
The Knights of Columbus and the Respect Life Ministry are providing a bus to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 24.
Exodus 90 for Men
Men of St. John the Evangelist: Are you tired of returning to the same ‘modern Pharaohs’ over and over again — overconsumption of social media, numbing your problems with alcohol, pornography, or binge-watching TV? Our culture today has no shortage of Pharaohs and idols that hold us back from true unity with God. Exodus 90 offers you a way out.
Life Teen Bowling Night
All high school teens are invited to join us for a fun Bowling Night extravaganza, Sunday, Jan. 19 from 6 - 8p.m. at Severna Park Lanes. Cost is $15 per bowler, and RSVP is required.
TMIY Meeting & Discussion with Fr. Erik
Both Monday and Saturday TMIY Men are Invited to attend a presentation by Fr. Erik Arnold in the Gathering Space Meeting Room, Saturday, Jan. 18, 6:45—8:25a.m. Bring a friend.
Adoration, Praise & Worship
Join us for an evening of Adoration, joyful song, and Gospel in the church.
Monthly Children's Mass
Monthly Children’s Masses, second Sunday of every month, with special children’s homilies during the 9a.m. & 11a.m. Masses.
Fellowship & Donut Sunday
Second Sunday of Every Month! Come enjoy fellowship with your St. John community and a tasty donut, as well! After all the morning Masses.
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.
January 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.
Festival of Lessons & Carols
Listen to nine scripture lessons which recount the fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol that reflects on the lesson’s message.
Moms and Tots Group
All St. John the Evangelist parish moms and their children, 6 years old and younger, are invited to join us for an hour of fellowship and playtime.
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
Holy Day Mass, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2024
9a.m. - PAC + Livestream, and 11a.m.
NYE Adoration
Join us to ring in the New Year in prayerful, peaceful way in the presence of our Lord!
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
Holy Day Mass, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2024
9a.m. - PAC + Livestream, and 11a.m.
Feast of the Holy Innocents Mass
Please join us as we remember all the children lost through illness, accident, miscarriage, abortion, or any reason. We remember, too, all the little martyred boys killed by King Herod in search of Baby Jesus.
Feast Day Mass of St. John the Evangelist
Please join us to celebrate the Feast of St. John the Evangelist with a special Mass at 7p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27. There is a great tradition of blessing wine on the feast of St. John, as well as enjoying a special mulled wine known as the “Love of St. John.”
Christmas Eve Children's Mass
A very special Children’s Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 3:30p.m. at Severna Park High School in the Auditorium.