Second Sunday of Lent Bulletin ~ February 28 - March 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 Second Week of Lent

Tuesday, March 3 at St. Edward at 6:00 p.m.

All Parish Family

Wednesday, March 4 at St. John at 6:00 p.m.

†Elsie Kirsch Martin

†Fr. Eugene Neff

Thursday, March 5 at St. Edward at 8:00 a.m. - Holy Hour Following

†Fr. Jerry Hechenberger

††Rosemary & Erwin Manns

†Helen Wellen

Friday, March 6 at St. John at 8:00 a.m. - Holy Hour Following

†Ed Anselment

†Tim Thomas

†Sonny Anselment

Mass Intentions for the Third Sunday of Lent

Saturday, March 7 at St. John at 5:00 p.m.

All Parish Family

Sunday, March 8 at St. John at 8:30 a.m.

†Danny Anselment

††Paul & Helen Wellen

†Brenda Lueke

Sunday, March 8 at St. Edward at 10:30 a.m.

†Sam Ochs

†Jerry Zurliene

†John Robison III

Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.

Office Hours ~ March 2-6

Monday ~ Closed

Tuesday - Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

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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, 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

March

1: Stations of the Cross 8:00 a.m. ~ Carol Bernard & Teresa Wellen
1: PSR, Bible Study, & OCIA 9:30 a.m.
2: Holy Name Society Meeting 6:00 p.m. Refreshments Kenny Grubb
3: Diocese of Belleville Clergy Lenten Day of Reflection 9:00 a.m. St. Clare, O'Fallon
3: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
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.
6: One Strong Youth Fish Fry 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dine-In or Carry-Out
7-8 & 14-15: Two week bulletin. Have bulletin items to office by March 4.
8: Stations of the Cross 8:00 a.m. ~ High School PSR Class
8: PSR Sunday - Greet: Preschool Class - Prayer of Faithful: Confirmation Class
8: PSR & Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. ~ NO OCIA
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
13: Social Committee Fish Fry 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dine-In or Carry-Out
15: Stations of the Cross 8:00 a.m. ~ Carol Bernard & Teresa Wellen
15: PSR, & OCIA 9:30 a.m. ~ NO Bible Study
17: Lenten Penance Services: St. Edward 4:00 p.m. & St. John the Baptist 6:00 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
22: Stations of the Cross 8:00 a.m. ~ Confirmation Class
22: PSR & Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. ~ NO OCIA

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

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.