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Our New Pastor Rev. Andrew T. Wakefield

Please welcome our new Pastor, Reverend Andrew T. Wakefield from St. Patrick Church in Washington, D.C. who will be at St. John’s starting July 5. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Fr. Andrew graduated from Albion College where he majored in history and then came to Washington, DC where he worked in area social service agencies through his participation in the Jesuit Volunteer Corp. After his “Ruined for Life” year in JVC, he attended the University of Michigan where he earned degrees in law and public policy before returning to Washington.... (READ MORE)

The Casserole Project

The casserole project allows individuals to help feed the hungry by preparing casseroles in their own homes, freezing the casseroles and then delivering the frozen casseroles to St. John’s. Volunteers collect the casseroles on the first Sunday of each month. The collected casseroles are delivered immediately to Elizabeth House, a soup kitchen in Laurel. Participation in the project is on an as able basis; some cooks prepare casseroles every month, others only two or three times a year. A set of six recipes is used. A particular recipe is assigned each month and all are fairly easy to assemble. If you have any questions or comments about the project, please contact Kim and Jeff Paniati at [email protected]

An Update on our Champion Red Maple Tree

Please read the attached letter from Fr. David concerning our Champion Red Maple Tree.

Father David's Retirement Letter 4/24/2023 (PDF)

Triduum Schedule

St. John the Jogger 2023

The SJB KofC are again sponsoring the St. John the Jogger Virtual 5K and 1M run/walk for St. Camillus Food Pantry. The event will take place between May 1 and June 18, 2023, or May Day to Father's Day weekend. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit the St. Camillus Food Pantry. The COVID-19 Pandemic and the resulting economic hardship has caused the St. Camillus Food Pantry to see an increase in demand for wholesome, nutritious meals for needy families. For more information, please contact DGK Steven Chopski, [email protected]

Bereavement Ministry

Our support group is available for anyone who is grieving because of the loss of a loved one. We will meet on Thursday, February 23, at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room of the Kazista Center. All are welcome to attend – drop in for one meeting or as often as you may want or need. For further information, please call Ruth Anne McCormick at 301-622-0664 or email her at [email protected]

SJB Community Pre & Post Covid-19 Mass Attendance and Ministries Survey

For families registered at St. John the Baptist, please complete this anonymous survey. The purpose of this brief survey is to gather the levels of Mass attendance and ministries participation in our parish. The information will be used by the Parish Pastoral Council to organize an in-parish reflection on strategies to restore and increase a greater participation in both. The format of the general meeting will be the same as was employed for the Synod Listening Session in 2022. All responses are anonymous. Thank you for your participation. This Parish Survey may be completed via this link: https://forms.office.com/r/bkpgHEHJqB

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve December 24 Masses : 5 p.m. 7 p.m., 12 Midnight -- Christmas Day December 25 Masses : 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. -- Parish Office closed: Monday, December 26

Breakfast with Santa Cancelled

Breakfast with Santa has been cancelled. Those who bought tickets will receive refunds. Thank you to our parent volunteers for their great effort to plan and coordinate the event, which had been scheduled for Dec. 3, and thank you to all of the parent-volunteers who responded to the request for help with a pledge to decorate, clean up, and provide service on the day of the event. Breakfast with Santa is a big operation, and we just weren't ready in a few key areas. We are working on planning Christmas activities during the school day, in partnership with parent volunteers, on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 16. More on that to come.

Thanksgiving Holiday

The Parish Office will be closed Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, and will reopen Monday, November 28, at 9 a.m. There will be only one Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9 a.m. and no Adoration. Friday Masses will be 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Our weekend Masses will be 5 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

SJB School Wreath Fundraiser

The SJB 8th grade class is raising money to support the 8th Grade Graduation Activities. Wreaths, mini-Christmas Trees and centerpieces are being sold through the Mickman Brothers GiftItForward.com website. Please go to GiftItForward.com and place you order by December 8 using fundraising code: STJOHNMD005. Thank you for your support.

Schedule of Masses for the All Saints Day (Tuesday, November 1)

7:30 a.m. - Fr. Brault, 9:00 a.m. - Fr. Brault, 12:00 noon - Fr. Anderson, 7:30 p.m. - Fr. Anderson

Book of Remembrance

This year parishioners will be able to enter the names of those who have died in the Book of Remembrance online beginning November 1. Starting November 1, visit our SJB website, www.sjbssparish.org, and click on Book of Remembrance. Please enter individually the names of the deceased to be remembered.

Parish Office - July 4th Holiday

The Parish Office will be closed Monday, July 4, for the Holiday and reopen Tuesday, July 5, at 9:00 a.m. There will be one Mass on Monday, July 4, at 9:00 a.m

SJB Walking with The Word

All men and women over 18 years old are invited to join us Saturday mornings 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the Lyon Center. Deacon Ed McCormack facilitates the gathering as we unpack scripture in an atmosphere of fellowship and community. The ZOOM room opens at 7:15 a.m. and we get under way at 7:30 a.m. and conclude at 8:30 a.m.

2022 St. John the Jogger Run/Walk

The Knights of Columbus Council 11106 at St. John the Baptist parish is working in collaboration with St. Camillus Food Pantry for a fun-filled event for the whole family. The St. John the Jogger Virtual 5K and 1M run/walk for St. Camillus Food Pantry will take place between May 7, Mother’s Day weekend to June 19, Father’s Day 2022. Participants will receive a cool T-shirt with all proceeds to benefit St. Camillus Food Pantry. As virtual event, you can run/walk (or jog) at your own pace in order to accumulate miles. Last year, the St. Camillus Food Pantry provided nearly 18,000 meals to hungry families and needs financial support to continue its mission. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/SilverSpring/StJohntheJogger

A Night at the Races Saturday

Saturday April 30, 2022, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., St. John the Baptist (Outdoor Venue, Lyon Center Parking Lot) Join us for a derby themed night of fun in support of our amazing parish and school community. The annual SJB Gala took a 2 year COVID hiatus but is back to bring us together again and raise funds for our gym and school. This is a 21+ parish & school event and will feature Kloby’s BBQ, beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, racing games, door prizes, online auction, and more.

Triduum Schedule

The Triduum begins at sundown on Holy Thursday and continues until sundown on Easter Sunday. View the schedule here.

SJB Mass is being Live Streamed

If you cannot attend Mass, you can view the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass in the Church which is live streamed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sjbcc. The 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass will also be live streamed on Facebook.

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