MASS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED
DECEMBER 11 @ 8:30 A.M.
Mass Intentions for The Third Week of Advent
Tuesday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m.
For God's Blessing for Monsignor Joseph Lawler on his birthday
Wednesday, December 14 at 8:00 a.m.
Private Intention
Thursday, December 15 at 8:00 a.m.
††Karl & Bill Mezo
Mass Intentions for The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m.
All Parish Family
Sunday, December 18 at 8:30 a.m.
†Floann Mitchell
††Francis & Eileen Hopfinger
†Tim Thomas
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 December 12-16
Monday & Thursday ~ Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch ~ Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Visit Parish Website For
Bulletins: New & Old
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Monthly Ministry List
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.
December
11: PSR & Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
13: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. McLeansboro hall.
13: Happy Birthday Monsignor Joseph Lawler
15: KC #7118 Meeting at Enfield 7:00 p.m.
15: KC #8745 Meeting at Dahlgren 7:00 p.m.
15: NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. McLeansboro Hall
16: AA Meeting 7:00 p.m. McLeansboro Hall
18: PSR Christmas Program & Santa Visit after Mass
18: No Bible Study
18: One Strong Christmas Breakfast after Mass - Cost by donation.
20: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. McLeansboro hall.
20: Christmas Penance Service 6:00 p.m. - second priest available.
22: NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. McLeansboro Hall
23: AA Meeting 7:00 p.m. McLeansboro Hall
24-25 & December 31-January 1: Two week bulletin. Please have bulletin items to office by 10:00 a.m. December 22.
24: The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Masses 4:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
25: The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Mass 8:30 a.m.
25: No PSR Classes or Adult Bible Study
26-30: Office Closed
31: New Year's Eve Mass 5:00 p.m.
January
1: New Year's Day Mass 8:30 a.m.
EAST VICARIATE PENANCE SERVICES
December 12 @ 6:30 p.m. Mass with Confession following - St. Joseph, Stringtown
December 14 @ 6:00-7:00 p.m. - St. Joseph, Olney
December 15 @ 6:00 p.m. - St. Edward, Fairfield
December 18 @ 5:00 p.m. - St. Polycarp, Carmi
December 19 @ 5:00 p.m. - St. Patrick, Enfield
December 19 @ 6:00 p.m. - St. Stephen, Flora
December 20 @ 6:00 p.m. - St. John the Baptist, Piopolis (second priest available)
December 20 @ 6:00 p.m. - St. Sebastian, St. Sebastian
December 20 @ 7:00 p.m. - St. Mary, Mt. Carmel
December 20 @ 5:30-7:00 p.m. - St. Lawrence, Lawrenceville
QUILTING EVERY TUESDAY
Starting at 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the McLeansboro hall. 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
Larry Hunt
Marie Hopkins
James Frey
Bob Wilson
Kent Karcher
Paul & Helen Wellen
Mary Karcher
Deacon Alfred Karcher
Joyce Schilly
Leo Aydt
Paula Campbell
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.
2022 CSMA GOAL $10,630
Pledge-to-Date $3,821
On behalf of the ministries and programs funded by The CSMA and those they serve, we thank you for your prayers and continued generosity to the 2022 campaign.
PLASTIC TOTE BY OFFICE DOOR
Weekly bulletins
Living Faith Books (October-December) & Books are located at each door in church.
NA & AA MEETINGS - MCLEANSBORO HALL
Narcotic Anonymous Meetings
Every Thursday Night
7:00 p.m.
Alcohol Anonymous Meeting
Every Friday Night
7:00 p.m.
For more information contact Jim Bell 618-387-1077
CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS FOR NEEDY IN THE PARISH
Once again, in your envelope packet for December 4 is a green envelope marked, Christmas Memorial for Needy in Parish. If you would like a memorial in Christmas booklet in memory of your loved one(s), please place name(s) in this envelope and drop in the collection box or mail to office by Tuesday, December 20.
MASS GREETERS
Starting in January we will return with mass greeters. If you would like to be added to the list, please email or call the office. Please specify if you would like to be added Saturday, Sunday or both. As a reminder, please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to mass.
DIOCESE OF BELLEVILLE:
THE MESSENGER
The Messenger is supported by your subscriptions, advertising, and donations. Gift subscriptions available. Donations always welcome! To give a gift of a subscription or monetary donation, call The Messenger at 618-233-8670, or go online at www.bellevillemessenger.org
TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST (TEC) RETREAT
Immaculate Conception, Columbia, IL
January 14-16, 2023 - Team and Participants can sign up at bellevilletec.org. Anyone with questions may contact Diane McIntyre @ 270-970-3241 or email bellevilletec@gmail.com.
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Respect Life Reflection
St. Joseph, Defender of Life
“The infant Christ ‘came into our world in a state of great vulnerability. He needed to be defended, protected, cared for and raised by Joseph’ (PC 5). The humble and often hidden carpenter of Nazareth accompanied Mary in her pregnancy, assisted at the birth of the Messiah in a stable, presented Jesus in the Temple, fled with his family far from their homeland to protect them, and lovingly raised Jesus as his own son in the years to come… Joseph’s devotion helps reveal to us our own call to show special care for the lives of those whom God has entrusted to us.”
YOUNG ADULT - ADVENT REFLECTION RETRERAT
As you journey closer to Christmas, join the Ondessonk Retreat Team for a weekend with a variety of readings, discussions, rituals, and reflections. This is a perfect weekend to take a moment away from the Christmas preparations to prepare your own heart and mind for the coming of Jesus. Together retreatants will reflect on the Gospel readings of Advent and the Nativity while enjoying the natural scenery of Camp Ondessonk.
Ages 18-30 are welcome to attend.
Cost is FREE and includes St. Noel lodging, 3 meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Registration: https://form.jotform.com/223194633946160
