Divine Mercy Sunday Bulletin ~ April 26-27, 2025
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Eternal rest grant unto Francis, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon him.
I think we too are the people who, on the one hand, want to listen to Jesus, but on the other hand, at times, like to find a stick to beat others with, to condemn others. And Jesus has this message for us: mercy. I think - and I say it with humility - that this is the Lord's most powerful message: mercy.- Pope Francis Homily on March 17, 2013 -
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 Second Week of Easter
Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m.
†Gilbert Rapp
†Norman Rubenacker
Thursday, May 1 at 8:00 a.m.
†George Haas
First Friday, May 2 at 8:00 a.m. - Holy Hour Following
†Paul Wellen
†Don Aydt
Mass Intentions for the Third Sunday of Easter
Saturday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m.
All Parish Family
Sunday, May 4 at 8:30 a.m.
†For Holy Father Pope Francis
Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.
Office Hours
April 28-May 2
Monday ~ Closed
Tuesday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch ~ Noon - 12:30 p.m.
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APRIL
27: PSR 8:00 a.m.
29: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
MAY
1: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
2: Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist for sick and homebound. Contact
office for appointment.
4: High School Scholarship Presentation at the end of Mass followed with a High School Senior & Confirmation Recognition Breakfast in the hall for all Parishioners.
4: Last PSR & Bible Study Classes 9:45-10:45 a.m.
5: Holy Name Society Meeting 6:00 p.m. Refreshment Chad Mitsdarffer
6: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
7: Parish Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
8: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
13: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
15: KC #8745 Meeting at Dahlgren 7:00 p.m.
15: KC #7118 Meeting at Enfield 7:00 p.m.
15: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
18: PSR Teacher's Meeting after Mass
20: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
22: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
27: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
28: East Vicariate Priest/Deacon Meeting 11:00 a.m. St. Polycarp, Carmi
29: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
31: No Mass, due to wedding of Corrie Grubb & Jake Whipple
JUNE
2: Fr. Slawomir Ptak Presbyteral Council Meeting 1:00 p.m. Cathedral of Belleville
3: 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.
NEW HALL UPDATE
Did you know…?
The new hall is designed to be completely handicap accessible! That means everyone—whether using a wheelchair, walker, or cane—will be able to access the kitchen, bathrooms, gym, Father and Rachel’s offices, and the classrooms.
This is a big step forward in making sure our community is welcoming and accessible to all. Let’s build a space where everyone belongs!
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 ~ Pledge to Date $500
Your contribution to the CSMA enables the Office of Education to impact the lives of over 10,283 students at 25 Catholic grade schools, three Catholic high schools and in PSR classes throughout our Belleville Diocese. If you haven’t already done so, we prayerfully ask you to consider making a gift to the 2025 Appeal today…no amount is too large or too small! Thank you.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSION APPEAL - APRIL 26-27
Support CHMA today. Nearly 40% of dioceses in the United States and its current and former territories are considered mission territories because they are unable to fund essential pastoral activities for their communities. Your support funds religious education, seminary formation, lay ministry training, and other programs that build vibrant faith communities right here in the United States. Please be generous. Find more information by clicking file below or at www.usccb.org/home-missions. Collection envelopes are located in your envelope packets.
THE MESSENGER
The Messenger is collecting information for their Memorial Day issue. Please submit any of the following information by May 1 to editor@bellevillemessenger.org
If anyone in your parish has a story to tell about someone they knew or a relative who died during a war.
Names of service members who were killed in action (WWII onward) in The Messenger. We have a list from years past, but if we have missed anyone or there has been a death since last year at this time, please send that person’s name, rank if it is known, and the war in which they served and died.
A list of service people who are presently serving in harm’s way, asking for prayers for their safe return home.
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
On the Second Sunday of Easter, the Church celebrates the Sunday of Divine Mercy. It provides an important opportunity to share Christ’s message of mercy, especially with those who suffer because of their participation in one or more abortions. By the age of 45, as many as 1 in 3 women have had an abortion, and a similar number of men and family members have been involved. Many feel that abortion is “the unforgivable sin.” They need to hear that, through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, God forgives every sin of a repentant heart, even the sin of abortion. In fact, Jesus’ message to St. Faustina is that the greater the sinner, the greater the right to His mercy.
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