Events at St. John the Evangelist
ADORE - An Evening of Adoration, Praise & Prayer Ministry
Join us for a very special evening of Adoration, Praise & Prayer Ministry when we pray for peace and mental wellness amid our struggles with anxiety, depression, and all other mental health challenges. “May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.”
Mary's Center Baby Bottle Campaign Pick UP
Mary’s Center volunteers will be distributing baby bottles May 24 & 25. 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 21 .& 22
Memorial Day Mass Time Change
Memorial Day - Daily Mass will be celebrated at 9a.m. The 6:30a.m. Mass is cancelled. All Parish Offices will be closed.
Daily Pentecost Novena
Please join us for this year’s Upper Room Pentecost Novena from Friday, May 30 to Friday, June 6. We will gather in the Parish Activities Center from 7—8p.m. for Eucharistic Adoration, worship, and a short teaching on the Holy Spirit and what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
That Man is You Summer Program
An Introduction to the Theology of the Body: Discovering the Master Plan for Your Life. Renowned speaker Christopher West explains how the Church’s teaching on sex and marriage “makes sense” and, in fact, is the “logic” of Christianity because it corresponds perfectly with the deepest stirrings and desires of the human heart.
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.
Outdoor Extended Pentecost Vigil Mass
The Pentecost Novena will culminate with an outdoor Pentecost Vigil Mass on Saturday, June 7, at 7p.m. on Larsen Field. Overnight Adoration until Sunday, June 8 at 7a.m.
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
Lord Teach us How to Pray – Praying with the Holy Spirit. Couples of St. John, join us on Friday, June 13, 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 couple. The night will include praise and worship in front of the Blessed Sacrament and a short talk by Adam and Holly Novotny about praying with the Holy Spirit.
Mary's Center Baby Bottle Campaign RETURN!
Please return the bottle with your donation to the church the weekend of June 21 & 22.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Life Teen Night!
Calling all high school teens! Join us for our last Life Night of the school year: Sunday, May 18 from 6-8pm starting in the auditorium. It will be a Senior Night BBQ and night on vocation! 2024-2025 Permission forms are required and available on our website. Contact Monique Gill, mgill@stjohnsp.org if you have any questions.
Mother's Day Rose Sale
The Respect Life Ministry will hold our Annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale on Sunday, May 11, 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.
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.
Knights of Columbus Pilgrimage
The Knights of Columbus will host a free men’s pilgrimage to the Franciscan Monastery and St. Pope John Paul II Shrine in Washington, D.C. The pilgrimage is open to all men.
Spring Connect Coffee
Want to deepen your understanding of scripture and grow closer to Jesus? Consider joining our women’s Bible study, Walking with Purpose (WWP). Join us on May 7 for our Spring Connect Coffee. There are two time options to choose from.
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.
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.
May Wedding Anniversary Blessing
Couples married this month are invited to receive a special anniversary blessing during Daily Mass at 8a.m. followed by a reception sponsored by our Joy in the Spirit ministry group.
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.
Life Teen’s Divine Mercy Sundae
All high school students are invited to join us for Life Teen’s Sundae for your Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 6—8p.m. in the school auditorium.
Knights of Columbus Cor Meeting
Knights of Columbus Cor Meeting - The Knights of Columbus Council invites all men of St. John to the third of its Cor Meeting Distinguished Speaker’s Series on April 24 at 7p.m.
All Parish & School Offices Closed on Easter Monday
All parish and school offices will be closed on Easter Monday, April 21.
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
Easter Vigil Mass
Join us for the most sacred Mass of the church calendar, the Great Easter Vigil.
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.
Children's Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your basket, invite your friends & neighbors.
Open to children 10 and under.
Special appearance by the Easter Bunny!
Holy Saturday Morning Prayer
Holy Saturday Morning Prayer. Daily Mass is not celebrated
Service of the Lord's Passion
Service of the Lord’s Passion and Veneration of the Cross, 3p.m. in the PAC.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the PAC.
Living Stations of the Cross
Join us Good Friday for Living Stations. If you would like to participate, please contact Jeannette Middleton-Sudano at jeanette.middleton@comcast.net.
Good Friday Morning Prayer
Good Friday Morning Prayer. Daily Mass is not celebrated on Good Friday.
All Parish & School Offices Closed on Good Friday
All parish and school offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 18.
Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Eucharistic Procession in the PAC.
Holy Thursday Morning Prayer
Holy Thursday Morning Prayer (Daily Mass is not celebrated on Holy Thursday.)
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.
Fellowship & Children's Homily Sunday
Palm Sunday Update - there won’t be Children’s Masses on Palm Sunday, but there will be plenty of donuts following the Sunday morning Masses. Join us!
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.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the PAC.
Baby Shower for Mary's Center
Catholic Daughters at St. John’s will be collecting for a “Baby Shower” to benefit Mary’s Center. Click here for a list of the items in greatest need.