The Baptism of the Lord Bulletin ~ January 10-11, 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 First Week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, January 13 at St. Edward at 6:00 p.m.
All Parish Family
Wednesday, January 14 at St. John at 6:00 p.m.
†Robert Aydt
†Deacon Jack Schuster
Thursday, January 15 at St. Edward at 8:00 a.m.
†Jerry Zurliene
Special Intention
Friday, January 16 at St. John at 8:00 a.m.
†Maurice Kirsch
†Jim McPeak
Mass Intentions for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, January 17 at St. John at 5:00 p.m.
†Clem Aydt
†Georgia Ann Kreher
††Floyd & Norma Collins
Sunday, January 18 at St. John at 8:30 a.m.
All Parish Family
Sunday, January 18 at St. Edward at 10:30 a.m.
†Donna Turner
††Tom & Alice Zurliene
Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.
Office Hours ~ January 12-16
Monday ~ Closed
Tuesday - Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch ~Â 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.
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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.
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Got to https://osvhub.com/
stjohnbaptistil/giving/funds or scan the code below
January
11: PSR, Bible Study, & OCIA at 9:30 a.m.
13: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
14: Parish Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
15: KC #8745 Meeting at Dahlgren 7:00 p.m.
15: KC #7118 Meeting at Piopolis 7:00 p.m. - Wild Game Night
15: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
17: Dahlgren KC #8745 Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
18: PSR, Bible Study, & OCIA at 9:30 a.m.
18: PSR Sunday - Rosary: High School - Greet: K & 1st - Prayer of Faithful: Confirmation
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
24: No 5:00 p.m. Mass due to wedding of Eli Lueke and Abby Vaughan at 3:00 p.m.
25: PSR & Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. - NO OCIA
27: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
29: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
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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
5: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
6: Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist for sick and homebound. Contact  Â
      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.
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.
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
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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
