John Lutheran Church

APPLYING MULCH has always been one of my favorite things to do in the garden. After all the hard work of planting and weeding, mulching is the last step. It is the finishing touch that makes the evergreens and flowers seem to look so much prettier.So when you get ready to work in your garden, look to the mulch sale sponsored by the youth ministry of St. John Lutheran Church. Place your order ahead and pick it up after 9 a.m. April 12 on the lot across from St. John's, 300 W. Maple Road.High-quality shredded hardwood from the Loudon Heights Fuel Co. will sell for $3 for a 3-cubic-foot bag; $1.05 is tax-deductible.

On December 26, 2008, James Sr. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday December 30, 2008 at 6 PM. in St. John Lutheran Church 3rd and Washburn Ave. Interment Private. Please omit flowers contributions may be made to The Childrens Cancer Society at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Arrangements by Gonce Funeral Service P.A.

Whether you like to look through secondhand goods, shop for the newest craft, get a start on buying holiday gifts or really enjoy a good meal, this week is for you.The American Association of Retired Persons Chapter 2244 is sponsoring a Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, 300 W. Maple Road.The festival will feature handmade items, crafts, plants, books and homemade cakes. Cupcakes and cake will be sold.Deliver donations to 424 Hawthorne Road, or call Virginia Gilligan at 859-1837 to have them picked up.*The Ferndale United Methodist Men will sponsor its annual Fall ++ Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the church fellowship hall on Ferndale and S. Hollins Ferry roads.

The 13-site Linthicum Historic House Tour runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $15 and include a map. Vehicles should be parked at St. John Lutheran Church on West Maple Road. Tour participants can walk from there or use the shuttle bus and can take the tour in any order. All guests are invited to end the tour at the GFWC of Linthicum Heights' clubhouse at 110 N. Hammonds Ferry Road to enjoy a display of local art and free refreshments. For information about the tour sites, call 410-859-0606 or visit www.linthicum100.

Members of St. John Lutheran Church will gather for a reception following the 11 a.m. service Sunday to bid farewell to Vicar Timothy J. Kielley.Vicar Tim, as he is known, has been at St. John's since August 1991. He was to spend a year here gaining practical experience, a part of the training required by the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pa.But, the parish asked him to continue ministering at St. John's, working part time while he completed his last year of seminary training.

Leona K. Stup Interment will take place this summer at St. John Lutheran Church

On August 17, 2004 GEORGE A. BOTTIGER, SR.; of Glen Burnie; beloved husband of Pauline Bottiger; devoted of Gerry Truitt and George A. Bottiger, Jr.; dear grandfather of four and great grandfather of five. The family will receive visitors at the St. John Lutheran Church, 300 W. Maple Rd., Linthicum, MD 21090 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Thursday. The Funeral Ceremony will be held on Friday at 10 A.M. at St. John Lutheran Church. Interment Lakeview Memorial Park. Memorials in his name to the St. John Lutheran Church.

On Sunday, November 6, 2005, ETTA VIOLA WILLIMAN (nee Simester), beloved wife of the late Leonard Williman, devoted mother of Bryan Williman, Kathleen Lageman and Robin Williman. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great greandchild. A Memorial service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Maple Road, Linthicum, November 13 at 12:30 P.M. Those desiring can make a memorial contributions to the Music Fund at St. John Lutheran Church.

On September 18, 2005 BERNARD H. PAUL of Linthicum; devoted husband of the late Edith Paul; beloved father of Peter and Larry; dear grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of 17. A Memorial Ceremony will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, on Friday, October 7, at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. John Lutheran Church, 300 W. Maple Road, Linthicum, MD 21090. For further information please visit www.singletonfuneralhome.com.

On May 23, 2005 the REV. STEWART A. beloved husband of the late Ruth L. Hagedorn Burk; devoted father of Ruth Kirchhoff, Joanna Cormier, the Rev. David Burk, George Burk, Stuart and the late Paul Burk. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A., 11750 Belair Road (Kingsville) on Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church (Bleinheim)

Leona K. Stup Interment will take place this summer at St. John Lutheran Church

On July 16, 2007, VAUDA V. BURRELL (nee Barrick), dearest wife of Robert Lee Burrell, devoted mother of J. Ilene Ferguson and husband Alfred F. and Sandra B. Hayes, beloved sister of James Barrick and Rita Sims, loving grandmother of Gary O. and Patrick R. Ferguson and Jennifer and Jessica Hayes, dear great grandmother of Morgan and Bryce Ferguson. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Family invite friends to call at the Charles L. Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., 1501 E. Fort Ave., Locust Point, MD on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 226 Washburn Ave., Baltimore, MD 21225.

On Sunday, June 11, 2006 SUSAN D.; beloved wife of Brian Gervasio; devoted mother of David B. and Laura S. Gervasio; sister of Nancy Booth and Linda Hoffman; daughter of Charlotte (Susie) and William List. Friends may call on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Stallings Funeral Home P.A., 3111 Mountain Rd, Pasadena. Tribute to the life of Susan will be offered on Saturday 10 A.M. at St. John Lutheran Church, 300 W. Maple Rd., Linthicum. Interment private. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

On June 5, 2006, MATILDA L.(nee Sommer); beloved wife of the late Edwin T. Stewart; devoted mother of Ronald T. Stewart and his wife Rosemarie and Dennis R. Stewart and his wife Joyce. Also survived by five grandchildren, Dena Reimer, Jeanene Motsco, Mark Stewart, Thomas Stewart and Pamela Stiuso; five great-grandchildren, Christopher Kelly, Rachael Motsco, Austin Stewart, Kaitlyn Motsco, Mikayla Reimer, niece Jean Vizzini and many other nieces and nephews The family will receive friends at the Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc, 7401 Belair Road, on Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Further viewing will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 8808 Harford Road, on Saturday, 9:30 to 10 A.M., at which time, services will begin.

On April 2, 2006, PASQUALE "Pat" J. FILASETA; beloved husband of Dolly Filaseta (nee Houdek); devoted father of Patricia "Patti" Filaseta and her husband Dan Woomer; dear brother of Mary Burian and the late Bart, Rocco, Michael Filaseta and Angie Homa. Friends may call at the Gonce Funeral Service, P.A. 4001 Ritchie Highway, on Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service in St. John Lutheran Church, 300 W. Maple Road, in Linthicum Heights on Thursday, at 11 A.M. Interment in Glen Haven Memorial Park.

On Sunday, November 6, 2005, ETTA VIOLA WILLIMAN (nee Simester), beloved wife of the late Leonard Williman, devoted mother of Bryan Williman, Kathleen Lageman and Robin Williman. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great greandchild. A Memorial service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Maple Road, Linthicum, November 13 at 12:30 P.M. Those desiring can make a memorial contributions to the Music Fund at St. John Lutheran Church.

WILLIAM FRANKLIN FREED of Ypsilante, MI on October 14, 2003 husband of Diane (nee Beck); beloved son of Amelia Freed Horner and the late Clarence R. Freed; brother of Suzanne Freed and Richard Freed. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service to be held Saturday, November 1, 2003 at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Brooklyn, 226 Washburn Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225. Donations may be made in William's name to the St. John Lutheran Church Building Fund.

On December 26, 2008, James Sr. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday December 30, 2008 at 6 PM. in St. John Lutheran Church 3rd and Washburn Ave. Interment Private. Please omit flowers contributions may be made to The Childrens Cancer Society at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Arrangements by Gonce Funeral Service P.A.