Fourth Sunday of Lent Bulletin ~ March 29-30, 2025
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- Mar 28
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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.

Lenten Penance Service ~ Second Priest Available
Wednesday, April 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Mass Intentions for the Fourth Week of Lent
Thursday, April 3 at 8:00 a.m.
††John & Elizabeth Rubenacker & Family
Friday, April 4 at 8:00 a.m.
All Living & Deceased Priests
Mass Intentions for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Saturday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m.
All Parish Family
Sunday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m.
††Joseph & Verla Bowling
†Tim Thomas
†David Karcher
Jubilee Mass for all Healthcare Workers
Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.


Office Hours
March 31 - April 4
Monday ~ Closed
Tuesday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday - Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch ~ Noon - 12:30 p.m.
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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
30: Stations of the Cross 8:00 a.m. - Confirmation Class
30: PSR & Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
APRIL
1: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
3: Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m. - Carol & Teresa
3: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
4: Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist for sick and homebound. Contact office for appointment.
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 - 5th grade
13: PSR & Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
13: Server practice for Holy Week 10:30 a.m.
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 CATHOLIC RELIEF COLLCTION ~ MARCH 29-30
This week our parish will take up the CRS collection. Funds from this collection provide food to the hungry, support displaced refugees, and bring Christ's love and mercy to vulnerable people here and abroad. Please give generously to the collection and reveal Christ's love to those most in need. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief. See envelope located in your envelope packet.

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