Pentecost was a life-changing, transformative event for the Apostles and all the followers of Jesus. It made their faith in the Lord real and gave them the power to live a new life in Jesus. Join us for a beautiful week in prayer waiting in the Upper Room for the Holy Spirit!
Whether you want to ask more questions about the Catholic Church or are ready to be received into the fullness of the Faith, we are here to help you explore Catholicism. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program starts this September and meets weekly on Mondays. Questions? Contact Fr. Jeremy or Judy Tacyn at catholic@stjohnsp.org.
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 married 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.
Our youth and teens are on the move this summer! Please consider helping them get to Damascus summer Catholic camp or their mission trip to Mustard Seed in Jamaica.
Our Fall Registration is OPEN! Want to deepen your understanding of Scripture and grow closer to Jesus? Consider joining our women’s Bible study, Walking with Purpose (WWP). Aimed at leading hearts to Christ, WWP is designed specifically for women who yearn for a sense of community and want to grow in faith.
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. Starting June 7.
Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God? You might be surprised to know that there is a way to see the path ahead, to know how God is calling you to Himself. St. Ignatius of Loyola teaches us simply to Be Aware, Understand, and Take Action. Join us for this study coming Tuesday nights in July.
Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 7—9p.m., we will host Christopher West for an incredible and beautiful introduction to the Theology of the Body. The evening will be a dynamic presentation, through powerful talks, music, and sacred art, on the meaning of life and love in God’s plan, the beautiful place of the human body, and how our body reveals God’s story. Theology of the Body is a key that opens up the answers to so many of the deep questions we ask about being human and the place of our bodies, gender, and sexuality in God’s plan. Please don’t miss this exciting event designed for adults, young adults, and teens in high school.
VBS True North – Trusting Jesus in a Wild World is coming to St. John the Evangelist, June 23 - 27, 2025, 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. We are looking for a VBS Coordinator, and we also need adult and youth volunteers. Please contact Ruth Gorski at rgorski@stjohnsp.org for more information.
Do you understand the Mass? Why do we say what we say, or why we kneel or stand when we do? Do you know where the prayers came from, where they were first said and how they became part of the Mass? Fr. Leo Patalinghug shares this four-part Teaching Mass series with us. Watch it with your family and allow the Mass to come alive in your heart!
This May, as we recognize National Mental Health Awareness Month, let us find comfort in the words of our Lord in the Gospel of Matthew, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
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.
Join us as we walk 9.4 miles from St. Mary in Annapolis to St. John! Walk and pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit into our hearts, our parishes, and the Archdiocese.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pentecost was a life-changing, transformative event for the Apostles and all the followers of Jesus. It made their faith in the Lord real and gave them the power to live a new life in Jesus. Join us for a beautiful week in prayer waiting in the Upper Room for the Holy Spirit!