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- Sep 19
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Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 21-22, 2024

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.

Reminder

Masses will be at the Chapel of St. John Nepomucene, until church renovations are completed.

Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.

Mass Intentions for the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m.

†Rosemarie Maloney

††Francis & Eileen Hopfinger

Thursday, September 26 at 8:00 a.m.

††SV & Clara Hopfinger

Friday, September 27 at 8:00 a.m.

††Theodore & Lena Reyling

††Jack & Frances Allen

Mass Intentions for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, September 28 at 5:00 p.m.

††Floann Mitchell & Jack Reyling

†Donnie Lueke

†Deceased Members of St. Isidore Council of the Knight of Columbus

Sunday, September 29 at 8:30 a.m.

All Parish Family

Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.

Office Hours

September 23-27

Monday ~ Closed

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Closed Noon - 12:30 p.m. for Lunch

Visit Parish Website For

Bulletins: New & Old

Calendar

Photo Gallery

Monthly Ministry List

https://hamiltoncountycatholic.org/

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.

September

22: PSR & Bible Study Classes at Piopolis Hall 10:00 a.m.
24: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
26: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
29: PSR & Bible Study Classes at Piopolis Hall 10:00 a.m.
30: Diocese of Belleville Priest Convocation ~ St. Louis, MO

October

1-3: Diocese of Belleville Priest Convocation ~ St. Louis, MO
4: Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist for sick and homebound. Contact office

for appointment.

3: Blessing of Pets around St. John the Baptist Pavilion 5:30 p.m.
6: PSR & Bible Classes at Piopolis Hall 10:00 a.m.
7: Holy Name Society Meeting 7:00 p.m. Refreshments Dennis Frey
8: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
10: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
13: PSR & Bible Classes at Piopolis Hall 10:00 a.m.
13: Holy Name Shooting Match Noon

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

Tillie Kaufman

Greg Karcher

Charlie Lueke

Marion Wellen

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

THE 2024 CATHOLIC SERVICE AND MINISTRY APPEAL

Financial Target $9,606 ~ Pledged to Date $2,760

On behalf of Bishop Michael McGovern and diocesan ministries and programs, a most heartfelt thanks to all those who have already responded with a gift to The 2024 CSMA. If you have not done so as yet, there’s still plenty of time. One-time donations or pledges – in any amount – are needed and can be made through your parish or at www.diobelle.org (click on “Giving to the Diocese”). Your generosity supports 17 agencies and programs that daily serve thousands of people. Please consider making your gift today or at any

time you are able in the coming months. We also ask for your prayers for the success of this year’s appeal and all those we serve. Thank you and may God bless you always.