Experience the Joy of God’s Mercy

Join us for our 2022 Midsummer Night’s Mercy.

An evening to experience the joy of God's mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, worship, and fellowship with others. Haven't been to confession in a long time? Don't worry, this night is especially for you.

Full moon in a starry night sky with silhouetted tree branches in the foreground. Event information about "Midsummer Nights Mercy" on August 3, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m., including outdoor confessions, worship, bonfire, and fellowship, hosted by St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, MD.
Map showing the location of St. John the Evangelist, 689 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146, with an indicated route from the church to a different location marked by a red star labeled "Location." The top of the image has the title "MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S MERCY."

Jesus came to forgive our sins and reconcile us back to the Father. It fills him with great joy to forgive our sins (see Luke 15.)

Please see the encouraging resources below and join us for this year’s Midsummer Night’s Mercy! We’ll have priests from all over the area ready to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with you at outdoor stations set up around our tree-lined back field. Our priests are ready to help step you through the celebration of the Sacrament, so don’t worry if it’s been a while, they are here to help you from start to finish.

Jesus came to forgive sin. There’s no sin the Lord can’t forgive. There’s no sin he doesn’t want to forgive!

Guide to confession with steps including preamble, introduction, confession, penance, act of contrition, absolution, and conclusion, styled visually with icons and text.

How To Go To Confession:

A pamphlet titled 'How to Go to Confession' with a website URL at www.stjohnsp.org/mercy and a QR code. It lists the Ten Commandments and questions for self-reflection on conscience and moral conduct.