MASS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED
SATURDAY, MAY 21 @ 5:00 P.M.
Mass Intentions for Sixth Week of Easter
Tuesday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m.
†Floann Mitchell
†Alfred Aydt
†Jack Reyling
Wednesday, May 25 at 8:00 a.m.
†Larry Nice
Living & Deceased Joseph & Magdalena Kaufman Family
Thursday, May 26 at 8:00 a.m.
†Henry Rybak
Mass Intentions for Seventh Sunday of Easter -
The Ascension of the Lord
Saturday, May 28 at 5:00 p.m.
†Pauline Kaufman
†Debbie Wuebbels
Special Intention
Sunday, May 29 at 8:30 a.m.
All Parish Family
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 Week of May 27
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Visit Parish Website For
Bulletins: New & Old
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Monthly Ministry List
Collection April May 14-15
Envelopes (59) $4,058
Loose $ 45
Hall (1) $ 50
CSMA (1) $ 100
Communications (1) $ 20
Seminarian Education (1) $ 20
Building (1) $ 20
Mass Intentions (4) $ 55
SJB Cemetery (1) $ 50
SJN Cemetery (1) $ 100
Total $4,518
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 offering in collection box or in the mailbox by Parish office front door.
Watch bulletin for more details.
May
21-22: Father Ptak will be gone on vacation. Weekend Masses will be covered by Fr. Tom Barrett. In case of an emergency, please contact neighboring parish.
29: Baptism Anniston daughter of Adam & Alexa (Short) Rubenacker
31: Last day to turn in Scholarship Applications.
June
3: Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist for sick and homebound. Contact office for appointment.
4: One Strong Youth Tag Sale 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in Parish Hall.
5: One Strong Youth Tag Sale 9:30 a.m.-Noon in Parish Hall.
17: One Strong Youth Trivia Night Fundraiser 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick Enfield.
18: One Strong Youth Car Wash - Chapman Insurance in McLeansboro.
25: St. John the Baptist Feast Day Celebration & Scholarship Presentation.
July
1: Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist for sick and homebound. Contact office for appointment.
12-16: Vacation Bible School 5:30-7:30 p.m.
17: Dahlgren KC# 8745 Washer Tournament 1:00 p.m.
22-24: Piopolis Co-Ed Softball Tournament - Concession by One Strong Youth
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS &
FRESHMAN - JUNION SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
Last day to turn in scholarship application is May 31.
PRAY FOR THE SICK & HOMEBOUND
Larry Hunt
Marie Hopkins
James Frey
Bob Wilson
Kent Karcher
Paul & Helen Wellen
Mary Karcher
Deacon Alfred 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.
July 12 - 15
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Watch bulletin for more details.
REMINDER
Please contact office for funerals and baptisms. For weddings contact office six months before.
2022 CSMA GOAL $10,630
Pledge-to-Date $2,076
On Memorial Day, May 30, let us take a moment to honor those who gave their lives for our country. Our warmest wishes on Memorial Day, 2022 and deepest gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice of our fallen heroes.
Bishop McGovern & Agencies & Ministries Supported by CSMA
Thank You & God Bless!
PLASTIC TOTE BY OFFICE DOOR
Weekly bulletins
Living Faith Books (April-June) & Books are located at each door in church.
What is Synodality?
Throughout this process, we hear the words: Synod, Synodality, and Synodal process. What do these words mean? Do they mean the same thing? A helpful short definition of the Synod of Bishops is a gathering of bishops that 1. Fosters closer unity between the bishops and Pope 2. Provides counsel to the Pope on matters of faith and morals, and discipline of the Church 3. Studies questions concerning the Church in the world. For more information go to https://www.usccb.org/synod.
Synod – What is it?
Synod is a Greek word (synodos) meaning a meeting or assembly. The two Greek words that make up Synod are syn meaning together and hodos meaning way or journey. The entire Catholic Church is called to participate in the upcoming Synod of Bishops! The upcoming Synod is entitled: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” You can participate in the Synod process, simply by answering few questions from Pope Francis.
Synod – Topics/Questions
Here are the questions: A Synodal Church, in announcing the Gospel, “journeys together.” How is this “journeying together” happening in your parish today? How is the Holy Spirit inviting your parish community to grow in “journeying together”? Jesus Christ – What is there about Jesus that draws me to him? What is there about Jesus that makes an impression on me? What is there about Jesus that I would like to share with my family, my neighbors, and the wider community? The Church – What is there about the Church that draws me closer to the Lord and to other people? In the coming years, what are my hopes for the Church that will help to draw me closer to Christ? Reflect and Pray on these important topics/questions to ready yourself. When you are ready to reflect please go to https://form.jotform.com/220404357446048 and fill out online form. Your responses will be added to our Diocesan report that will be submitted to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in June 2022. The deadline to complete this survey is Sunday, May 29, 2022.
HELP THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE
The messenger also posted various Catholic agencies collecting, too.
See below for complete list.
Fr. Slawomir Ptak
19 years ~ May 24
101 N. Hancock Street
McLeansboro, IL 62859
Deacon Archie Bowers
9 years ~ May 25
1004 Stelle Road
McLeansboro, IL 62859
Msgr. Joseph Lawler
61 years ~ May 27
17465 Big Hill Road
Ridgway, IL 62979
DIOCESE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Administrative Assistant and Housekeeper to Bishop Emeritus Edward K. Braxton
Click below to view more details. Deadline June 5
Part-Time Diocese Position Hincke Home for Retired Priest
Work 5:00-10:00 pm & every other weekend to help cooks clean up after dinner; make rounds inside the building making sure all outside doors are locked; assist the Priests if needed. Apply or more info call Joline 618-234-5722.
Administrative Assistant for the Tribunal
Click below for more details. Deadline June 13
Administrative Assistant for the Office of Worship
Click below for more details. Deadline June 13
Advertising and Marketing Representative for The Messenger
Click below for more details. Deadline June 13
SEMINARIAN EDUCATION COLLECTION MAY 21-22
This weekend you have the opportunity to support the seven men who answered "YES" to God's call to serve in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. The annual cost for each of our Seminarian Education is over $48,000. Please prayerfully consider a generous donation to ensure the formation of our Belleville Diocese's current and future seminarians. Thank you for your generosity and may God bless you always. To learn more, see letter from Bishop McGovern, click link below to view letter. Collection envelope is located in envelope packet.
DIOCESE OF BELLEVILLE PRIEST ORDIATION OF
REV. MR. THOMAS RICHARD LUGGE
Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. ~ Cathedral of St. Peter
Bishop Michael McGovern has called The Reverend Mr. Thomas Richard Lugge to be ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. All parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend. In the days ahead, please pray for Deacon Lugge, by the Grace of God and the Power of the Holy Spirit. Please also continue to pray that young men and women from our parishes will hear and answer God’s call to vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life.
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN (CCC)
Next week our special collection supports the CCC. This campaign engages and builds Catholic communities in the U.S. and developing countries using the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half of the money collected remains in our Diocese to fund local communications efforts. Your support helps spread the Gospel message! To learn more click on flyer below or go to www.usccb.org/ccc.