The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed - All Souls' Day
Monday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Rosary led by Fr. Ptak
Monday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Living & Deceased Families of Albert & Aurelia Anselment and Francis & Eileen Hopfinger
Masses for Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time
Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m.
††Edward & Josephine Rybak
First Friday, November 6 at 8:00 a.m.
Living & Deceased Families of Charles Spruell & Jacob Heck, Living & Deceased Catholic Women of Hamilton Co.
First Friday, November 6 at 8:30 a.m.
Holy Hour until 9:30 a.m.
Masses for Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, November 7 at 5:00 p.m.
††Lawrence & Elizabeth Rubenacker, ††Joe & Angela Heil
Sunday, November 8 at 8:30 a.m.
Living & Deceased Martin Anselment Family, †††Brenda, Paul, & Kay Lueke, ††††John, Lizzie, Anton, & Betty Lueke
We are still accepting Mass Intentions
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
Tuesday 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
Envelopes (45) $1,485
Loose $ 5
All Saints Day (1) $ 5
CSMA (1) $ 35
World Mission Sunday (2) $ 60
One Strong (1) $ 50
Cemetery (15) $ 490
Total $2,130
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, Vickie Rapp Grant, 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.
ST. ELIZABETH'S ALTAR SODALITY
Meeting after mass Sunday in the hall. Masks and social distancing required.
In honor of Pro-Life Month, will be collecting donations for the NEW Pregnancy Help Center in Carmi Throughout October.
Items we are collecting:
· Baby items
· Baby clothes up to 12 months
· New and gently used Maternity clothing
· Financial Donations
· Prayers GREATLY Appreciated!!
Please place all donations in the basket in the church entry. Last day to drop off items will be November 1, 2020.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Meeting Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Masks and social distancing required. No refreshments.
REMINDER
Please contact office for funerals and baptisms. For weddings contact office six months before.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DAHLGREN
November 14-20 drop off bin at Dahlgren Hall
November 14-15 drop off bin at Parish Office
Accept new or used CLEAN coats, blankets, or winter apparel. Thank you for your Support.
RECONCILATION
Wednesday, November 4 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Contact office to reserve time.
CSMA GOAL
Target ~ $11,858
Pledged to Date ~ $3,526
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.
BOXES OF JOY ARE BACK!
Cross Catholic Outreach is the sponsor and is a Catholic organization who gives boxes to poor children living in poverty outside the U.S., during Christmas. Your Box of Joy may be the only Christmas gift a child receives! Pickup yours as you exit church or in the hall. Inside each box provides more information on what to include in each box and a shipping form that will need to include $9 for shipping cost. If you have any question, contact the office. Return boxes to the back of church or to the office.
Return boxes ~ November 8-9
HAMILTON COUNTY KIDS CHRISTMAS
They will not be doing this program this year. So, if you normally do this, you might want to consider taking a Box of Joy. Boxes are located as you exit church and due back November 8-9.
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.
PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL MEETING
Fr. Ptak will be gone to Presbyteral Council meeting on November 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Daylight savings ends this Sunday Morning at 2:00 a.m.
