Fifth Sunday of Lent Bulletin ~ April 5-6, 2025
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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.
Mass Intentions for the Fifth Week of Lent
Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.
†Edith Haas
†Gary Coy
Thursday, April 10 at 8:00 a.m.
†Paul Wellen
††Rich & Tillie Miller
Friday, April 11 at 8:00 a.m.
††Homer & Dave Tennyson
††Ray Grubb & Lee & Charlene Rubenacker
††Floyd & Norma Collins
Mass Intentions for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Saturday, April 12 at 5:00 p.m.
†Edward Rapp
††Howard, Gus, Agatha Karcher & Family
††Clem & Lucille Rubenacker
Sunday, April 13 at 8:30 a.m. - Procession from Hall
All Parish Family
Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.
Office Hours
April 7-11
Monday ~ Closed
Tuesday - Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch ~ Noon - 12:30 p.m.
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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.
APRIL
6: Stations of the Cross 8:00 a.m. - Carol & Teresa
6: PSR Sunday - First Communion Class Greet - High School Class Petitions
6: PSR & Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
6: High School Senior Scholarship Applications due
7: Holy Name Society Meeting 6:00 p.m. Refreshment Mike Karcher
8: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
9: Musician meeting for Holy Week 6:30 p.m.
10: Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m. - Carol & Teresa
10: Scholarship Committee Meeting 8:30 a.m.
10: KC #8745 Meeting at Dahlgren 7:00 p.m.
10: KC #7118 Meeting at Enfield 7:00 p.m. - Steak Night
10: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
11: Social Committee Fish Fry 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dine in or Carry Out adults $15, 6-12 yrs
$5, 5 yrs & under free
13: Easter Egg Hunt after Mass for birth - 4th grade
13: PSR & Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
13: Server practice for Holy Week 10:30 a.m.
14: Lenten Penance Service (Second Priest Available) rescheduled from April 2
15: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
15: Chrism Mass at Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville 11:30 a.m.
17: Holy Thursday Mass 6:00 p.m. ~ Adoration till 10:00 p.m.
18: Liturgy of Good Friday Service 4:00 p.m. - Decorate for Easter after Service
19: Holy Saturday Mass 7:30 p.m. - Beginning with Blessing of Fire outside
20: Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m.
20: No PSR or Bible Study
22: 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.
LENTEN REFLECTION
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
THE 2025 CATHOLIC SERVICE AND MINISTRY APPEAL
Parish Goal $9,846
“Each year the faithful of our Belleville Diocese are asked to help the works of Christ continue and grow through their support of the Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal. By making a gift you are helping build up the Body of Christ in our various ministries and providing help for the poor and vulnerable.” Bishop Michael McGovern
JUBILEE OF SICK AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS - REFLECTION FROM A PARISH NURSE
As I reflect on my journey as a nurse, particularly during this Jubilee of Healthcare Workers, I am filled with a deep sense of pride, gratitude, and humility. This milestone offers an opportunity not only to celebrate the work we do but also to acknowledge the dedication, resilience, and compassion that define the nursing profession. Throughout my professional career, I was called to work within nursing education. Encouraging and investing in those interested in nursing has added to the profound impact of our local communities. Through mentorship and hands-on training, I strive to prepare students to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and instill the qualities needed to provide compassionate care to those we serve. This Jubilee is not just about celebrating the accomplishments of individual nurses, but recognizing the collective effort of an entire healthcare community. It is about acknowledging the sacrifices made and the lives touched in ways both big and small. Every life we care for, every person we comfort, and every hand we hold has an impact—one that ripples through families, communities, and society at large. As nurses, we may often work behind the scenes, but our influence is profound. Our role is not only to treat illness but to provide hope, healing, and dignity. I am grateful for our community and those who have entrusted me and my students with their care, allowing us to be part of their healing journeys. My career has been shaped by these experiences and reminds me why I was called to the profession. I look forward to continuing to care for our community with the same dedication, compassion, and purpose that first led me to become a nurse.
Sarah Hopfinger MSN, RN
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