We the parishioners of St. John the Baptist,
brothers and sisters in Christ, accept as our mission:
to know our faith and share it with others, to continue to grow spiritually with respect for the sacraments, to celebrate the liturgy and the Holy Eucharist  as the center of our Christian life, to live by truth and love, to serve those in need, to teach by example, and thereby strengthen and inspire our Parish family in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church.
Ash Wednesday Masses
Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 a.m.
All Parish Family
Wednesday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m.
†Tillie Kaufman
Mass Intentions for the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Thursday, March 6 at 8:00 a.m.
For God's Blessing for Carol Bernard on her Birthday
Friday, March 7 at 8:00 a.m.
†Gilbert Rapp
Mass Intentions for the First Sunday of Lent
Saturday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m.
All Parish Family
Sunday, March 9 at 8:30 a.m.
††Dave, Betty Ann & Danny Anselment
Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.
Office Hours
March 3-7
Monday & Friday ~ Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch ~ Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Visit Parish Website For
Bulletins: New & Old
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Monthly Ministry List
Your financial support remains an important part of our Parish life and helps us keep going. Please continue giving your time, talent, and treasure. Please mail, drop-off your offering in collection box or in the mailbox by Parish office front door.
Watch bulletin for more details.
March
2: PSR Classes & Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
3: Holy Name Meeting 6:00 p.m.
4: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
6: Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m.
6: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
7: Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist for sick and homebound. Contact   Â
      office for appointment.
7: Dahlgren KC Drive-Thru Fish Fry 5:00-7:00 p.m.
7-12: Office Closed
8: East Vicariate Listening Session for the Diocesan Pastoral Plan: "Christ's Servants on
     Mission" 10:30 a.m. - Noon with lunch following at  St. Mary, Mt. Carmel
8-9 & 15-16: Two week bulletin, please have all bulletin announcements to office by March 5.
9: Stations of the Cross 8:00 a.m. - Holy Name Society
9: PSR & Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
10: Fr. Slawomir Ptak Presbyteral Council Meeting 10:00 a.m. - Belleville
11: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
13: Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m. - Carol & Teresa
13: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
14: One Strong Youth Fish Fry 5:00-7:00 p.m.
16: Stations of the Cross 8:00 a.m. - High School Class
16: PSR & Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
18: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
QUILTING EVERY TUESDAY
Starting at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the City Hall, 601 E Market Street, McLeansboro, IL. Everyone is welcomed and if you don't know how to quilt, this is a great way to learn. For more information contact Phyllis Wuebbels 618-895-4895 or Sharon Bigley 618-736-2964.
PRAY FOR & REMEMBER THE SICK & HOMEBOUND
James Frey
Bob Wilson
Kent Karcher
Helen Wellen
Mary Karcher
Deacon Alfred Karcher
Clem Aydt
Charlie Lueke
Marion Wellen
Robbilyn Coy
Sue Rosancki
Brandi Schumm
Reminder: Due to federal privacy laws, we are not allowed to list people or visit who are sick or in the nursing home without written authorization from that individual or from their immediate family who has authorization. Form can be requested from the office.
REMINDER
Please contact office for funerals and baptisms. For weddings contact office six months before.
PLASTIC TOTE BY OFFICE DOOR
Weekly bulletins
Living Faith Books & are located at each door in church.
AA & NA MEETING - CITY HALL
Alcohol & Narcotic Anonymous Meeting
Every Thursday Night
7:00 p.m.
601 E Market Street ~ McLeansboro, IL
For more information contact Jim Bell 618-387-1077
MEN'S RETREAT
March 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ~ St. Mary, Harrisburg
St. Mary's Holy Name Society is hosting a regional men's retreat. No fee and all men are welcome. Presenter is Ty Peterson and topic is Deepening Our Prayer Life.
To register, contact Bob Dick at 618-926-0534.
