Mass will not be live streamed this weekend.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
Tuesday, December 8 at 9:00 p.m.
†Odelia Karcher, ††Joe & Gertrude Heil
Tuesday, December 8 at 5:00 p.m.
†Tim Tomas, ††Theodore & Lean Reyling
Masses for Second Week of Advent
Wednesday, December 9 at 8:00 a.m.
††Lee & Charlene Rubenacker
Thursday, December 10 at 8:00 a.m.
Living & Deceased Families of Joseph Frey & Pius Rubenacker
Third Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 12 at 5:00 p.m.
†Evelyn Barker, ††Charlie & Rosa Bond, †Debbie Wuebbels
Sunday, December 13 at 8:30 a.m.
†Robert Aydt, Living & Deceased Andrew & Margaret Rubenacker Family, †Brenda Lueke
We are accepting Mass Intentions for 2021
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.
Office Hours
Monday thru Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Visit Parish Website For
Bulletins: New & Old
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Monthly Ministry List
Sunday Collection
November 22 & 29
Envelopes (56) $2,530
Human Development (13) $ 288
Sound System (1) $ 50
Guatemala Mission (8) $ 220
PSR (2) $ 35
One Strong (1) $ 30
Total $3,153
Your financial support remains an important part of our Parish life and helps us keep going. Please continue giving your time, talent, and treasure at this difficult time. Please mail, drop-off your offertory in the mailbox by Parish office front door. In the midst of COVID-19, our Parish still needs to operate. Thank you for being generous, during this difficult time!
Pray For The Sick And Homebound
Edith Haas, Larry Hunt, Marie Hopkins, Bill Lueke, James Frey, Bob Wilson, Kent Karcher, Larry Nice, Paul & Helen Wellen, & Kenneth Karcher
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.
PSR NEWS
PSR Sundays at 9:30 am.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS FOR NEEDY IN THE PARISH
This year, in your envelope packet on December 13 is a green envelope marked, Christmas Memorial for Needy in Parish. If you would like a memorial in Christmas booklet in memory of your loved one(s), please place name(s) in this envelope and drop in the collection box or mail to office by Monday, December 21.
CHRISTMAS PENANCE SERVICE
Tuesday, December 15 starting at 4:00 p.m. Please call or email office to sign up for time.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Do you remember the sisters, brothers, or religious order priest who made a positive difference in your life? Today many are elderly, need assistance. and are struggling to meet retirement needs while continuing to serve the People of God. Please give to the Retirement Fund for Religious next week.
REMINDER
Please contact office for funerals and baptisms. For weddings contact office six months before.
BOXES OF JOY
Thank you to everyone who donated a Box of Joy. Breakdown of collected boxes:
Our Parish 74
East Vicariate 253
Dioceses 701
GUATEMALA MISSION UPDATE
Covid-19 has not allowed our sister parishes to have Mass with the public for over 7 months now. Please realize that the priests of Jutiapa do not get paid and rely on their parishioners for support. Please consider supporting our sister parish. Use envelope in envelope packet or drop in a marked envelope in collection. See website for pictures.
CSMA GOAL AS OF OCTOBER 30
Target ~ $11,858
Pledged to Date ~ $3,826
PLASTIC TOTE BY OFFICE DOOR
There are printed bulletin and Living Faith Books (October - December) are in plastic tote by office door for those who would like receive paper copy.
THE VOCATIONS OFFICE
Bishop Michael McGovern and Fr. Nick Junker are inviting young men interested in learning more about the Catholic priesthood to participate in a St. Andrew Dinner. Young men, ages 14 thru 25, are invited to attend; parents are also welcome. If you are interested in attending, please contact Fr. Nick Junker at (618) 722-5035 or e-mail njunker@diobelle.org. To learn more go to: https://www.diobelle.org/vocations
DIOCESES OF BELLEVILLE ~ ADOPT A SEMINARIAN
Cards located as you exit church. There are lots of ways to help: Remember his birthday, become a prayer warrior, send a care package, remember him at Christmas, or send notes of encouragement to name a few.
CASA FRANKLIN & HAMILTON COUNTIES
There will be no Hamilton County Kid's Christmas names this year, here is another place you can donate to support kids from our county.
RESERVE YOUR DAY TO ATTEND MASS
It is important to call or email office to reserve a day to attend mass, before 2:00 p.m. Friday.
618-648-2490 OR catholic@hamiltoncom.net
If you leave a message, please leave your name, number, and day you want to attend.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Vigil Mass December 24 at 4:00 p.m.
Night Mass December 24 at 10:00 p.m.
Day Mass December 25 at 9:00 a.m.
Please contact the office to reserve your time. Dates and times are subject to change due to COVID and volunteer help. Vigil Mass has been added to this year schedule, due to COVID restrictions.