Events at St. John the Evangelist
Learn from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Have you struggled in your spiritual life when life is noisy and full of challenges? Have you experienced spiritual comfort only to later question if the presence of God was real in that comfort? Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God?
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!
Learn from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Have you struggled in your spiritual life when life is noisy and full of challenges? Have you experienced spiritual comfort only to later question if the presence of God was real in that comfort? Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God?
American Heritage Girls Open House
American Heritage girls is a faith-based character development program for girls ages 5 to 18 years of age, dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. Learn more about AHG on July 31 or Aug. 7 from 7—8p.m. in the Parish Office Great Room.
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.
College Swing Dance
Recent high school graduates and college students are invited to dance the night away (or until 9:30p.m.) with other young adults from St. John the Evangelist and Our Lady of the Fields friends.
St. John Vianney Morning Walking Pilgrimage
Join us as we walk and pray for an outpouring of God’s love and strength into our Archdiocesan priests and seminarians in the midst of the Church’s novena to St. Jean-Marie Vianney, patron of parish priests.
American Heritage Girls Open House
American Heritage girls is a faith-based character development program for girls ages 5 to 18 years of age, dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. Learn more about AHG on July 31 or Aug. 7 from 7—8p.m. in the Parish Office Great Room.
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.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil Mass
Vigil Mass, Aug. 14 at 7p.m.;
Holy Day Mass, Aug. 15, Masses at 8:30a.m. and 7p.m.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Masses at 8:30a.m. and 7p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Crab Raffle
Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is raffling off a bushel of crabs just in time for your end-of-summer Labor Day holiday weekend feast! Tickets may be purchased after all Masses the weekend of Aug. 16 & 17.
Adoration Praise & Worship
Join us for our very first Adoration, Praise & Worship night in the newly renovated church. Come, get close to the Lord! Join us for this very special night praising God for all of the blessings he bestows on St. John the Evangelist.
Blessing of the Backpacks
Students of all ages are invited to join us for the Annual Blessing of the Backpacks after any of the Sunday Masses on Saturday evening, Aug. 23 or any of the Sunday, Aug. 24 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!
Labor Day Mass Time Change
Labor Day - Daily Mass will be celebrated at 9a.m. No 6:30a.m. Daily Mass. All Parish Offices will be closed.
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.
Manly Burger Night
Calling all manly men of the parish. Let’s get together for beer, burgers, and brotherhood! We supply the burgers; you bring the rest…potluck style. Bring a dish to share (appetizer, side, or dessert) and beverage of choice, and we will provide fresh grilled burgers on our new patio. Come join other men of the parish for an evening of fellowship, and invite a buddy, son, father, grandfather or uncle!
RSVP required by Sept. 3 to ensure we have a delicious burger ready for you.
Worthy of the Call Training
All youth 14-17 years old who would like to volunteer must participate in “Worthy of the Call.” This is the child protection program for youth required by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. WOTC is required for Confirmation Candidates 2025.
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.
Worthy of the Call Training
All youth 14-17 years old who would like to volunteer must participate in “Worthy of the Call.” This is the child protection program for youth required by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. WOTC is required for Confirmation Candidates 2025.
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.
Trunk or Treat
Who’s ready to Trunk or Treat!? Trunk or Treat comes early to St. John the Evangelist this year so be sure to mark your calendars! Click image for more information, RSVP or volunteer.
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.
Advent Market Celebration
Kick-off your Advent and holiday season at our one-of-a-kind event.
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.
Live Nativity!
Join us after the 5:15p.m. Mass through 7:30p.m. on Larsen Field for a truly unique Nativity experience.
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.
College Connect
Greetings College Students! Don't forget about college connect, this Sunday July 20 at 7p.m. In the auditorium. We will begin with some music and hanging out followed by some catechesis and closing with a time for adoration. Feel free to bring a snack or a drink. Questions? Email Seminarian Sam at shuffer@stjohnsp.org. God bless and see you there!
Evening of Adoration, Praise, Worship
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.
Learn from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Have you struggled in your spiritual life when life is noisy and full of challenges? Have you experienced spiritual comfort only to later question if the presence of God was real in that comfort? Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God?
College Connect
Hey College students! Come connect with fellow students for faith-filled fellowship on July 13 at 7p.m. In the Auditorium. There we will have some time for fellowship and then together study scripture with Seminarian Sam. Email Sem. Sam Huffer (shuffer@stjohnsp.org) for more details.
Fellowship & Children's Homily Sunday
UPDATE! There will not be children’s homilies this Sunday. But do come enjoy fellowship with your St. John community and a tasty donut, as well! After all the morning Masses.
Learn from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Have you struggled in your spiritual life when life is noisy and full of challenges? Have you experienced spiritual comfort only to later question if the presence of God was real in that comfort? Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God?
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.
July 4th Holiday - Daily Mass 9a.m. - Parish Offices Closed
Happy Fourth of July! Our offices will be closed today. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 9a.m. No 6:30a.m. Mass and no First Friday Confessions.
Learn from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Have you struggled in your spiritual life when life is noisy and full of challenges? Have you experienced spiritual comfort only to later question if the presence of God was real in that comfort? Have you ever wondered how to really know the path toward God?
College Connect
College students! Join Seminarian Sam at the Hermitage fire pit for College Connect, our new St. John’s college summer ministry. On June 29, there will be a potluck at 7p.m., so bring a drink or food or both and enjoy a bonfire and fellowship with other college students from the parish that are also home for the summer.
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!
Mary's Center Baby Bottle Campaign RETURN!
Please return the bottle with your donation to the church the weekend of June 21 & 22.
Widows & Widowers Gathering
Whether you are recently widowed or been single for a while, come share your story with others who have experienced the death of a spouse.
Daily Mass Time Change!
Due to the Priesthood Ordination 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.
ADORE - An Evening of Adoration, Praise & Worship
Join us for a very special evening of Adoration, Praise & Worship. Come! Get close to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist. All are welcome!!
Juneteenth - Parish Offices Closed
All Parish Offices will be closed on the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 8:30a.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pentecost Vigil Morning Walking Pilgrimage
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.
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.
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.
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
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.”
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.