Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bulletin ~ January 31 - February 1, 2026
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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.

Mass Intentions for the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, February 3 at St. Edward at 6:00 p.m.
†Sam Ochs
†Ed Anselment
Healing for Dennis Zurliene
Wednesday, February 4 at St. John at 6:00 p.m.
†Helen Wellen
†Sr. Agnes Aydt
Living & Deceased George & Edith Hass
Thursday, February 5 at St. Edward at 8:00 a.m. ~ Holy Hour Following
All Parish Family
Friday, February 6 at St. John at 8:00 a.m. ~ Holy Hour Following
††Theodore & Lean Reyling
††Francis & Eileen Hopfinger
†Brenda Lueke
Mass Intentions for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anointing of the Sick after each Mass
Saturday, February 7 at St. John at 5:00 p.m.
All Parish Family
Sunday, February 8 at St. John at 8:30 a.m.
†Brenda Lueke
Birthday Blessings for Ebin Williford
Sunday, February 8 at St. Edward at 10:30 a.m.
†Bob Kenney
†Jerry Zurliene
†Jim Holstein
Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.

Office Hours ~ February 2-6
Monday ~ Closed
Tuesday - Thursday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Closed for Lunch ~ Noon - 12:30 p.m.
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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, in the mailbox by Parish office front door or now online.
Online Giving is Live!
We are excited to offer online giving to make it easier to donate to our church. It's really easy! You can set up a one-time gift or recurring gifts. You get to choose the frequency. You can debit a checking or savings account. Unfortunately, the fees for credit cards are not cost effective at this time. If you have any questions or need help setting up an account, call Rachel at the office.
For regular weekly envelopes, you’ll choose the General Collection. But you can also choose from any of the other special collections that you normally receive envelopes for.
Got to https://osvhub.com/
stjohnbaptistil/giving/funds or scan the code below


February
1: PSR, Bible Study, & OCIA at 9:30 a.m.
2: Holy Name Meeting 6:00 p.m. Refreshments Dave Collins
3: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
4: Financial Council Meeting 5:00 p.m.
5: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
6: Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist for sick and homebound. Contact
office for appointment.
7-8: Anointing of the Sick after Mass. Please sit in the front few pews in church after Mass.
8: PSR, Bible Study, & OCIA at 9:30 a.m.
8: PSR Sunday - Rosary: Confirmation - Greet: First Communion - Prayer of Faithful: 4th
& 5th
10: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
12: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
15: PSR, Bible Study, & OCIA at 9:30 a.m.
17: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
18: Ash Wednesday Mass 7:00 p.m.
19: KC #8745 Meeting at Dahlgren 7:00 p.m.
19: KC #7118 Meeting at Enfield 7:00 p.m.
19: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
20: Dahlgren KC Drive Thru Fish Fry 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
22: PSR & Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. ~ NO OCIA
22: Stations of the Cross 8:00 a.m.
22: Rite of Election at Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville, IL
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
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
Mary Karcher
Deacon Alfred Karcher
Charlie Lueke
Marion Wellen
Sue Rosancki
Brandi Schumm
Sarah Hart
Sonny Anselment
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 PARISH HALL CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL
Total Project Cost $2,500,000
Cash Available ($1,663,812)
Current Pledges ($ 743,144)
Pledges/Donations Needed $ 93,044




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 $6,350
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul truly serves the poorest of the poor through its Cosgrove’s Soup Kitchen, SVDP Thrift Store, Help Center and Night Drop-In Center. Men, women and children are provided the basic necessities of life – food, clothing and shelter – and the hope and the tools they need for a better tomorrow. Help St. Vincent de Paul serve those who have no place else to turn. Please make your gift to the Catholic Service Ministry Appeal today. Place you donation in a marked envelope in collection box or you can make an online donation at https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=a06f4d














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