Third Sunday of Easter Bulletin ~ April 26-27, 2025
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Eternal rest grant unto Francis, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon him.
I think we too are the people who, on the one hand, want to listen to Jesus, but on the other hand, at times, like to find a stick to beat others with, to condemn others. And Jesus has this message for us: mercy. I think - and I say it with humility - that this is the Lord's most powerful message: mercy.- Pope Francis Homily on March 17, 2013 -
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 Third Week of Easter
Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m.
†Fr. George Bernard
For Election of next Good & Holy Pope
Thursday, May 8 at 8:00 a.m.
†Bishop Stanley G. Schlarman
Friday, May 9 at 8:00 a.m.
†Maurice Kirsch
††Floyd & Norma Collins
Mass Intentions for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, May 10 at 5:00 p.m.
††Pat & Theresa Collins & Family
†Marisa Floyd
Sunday, May 11 at 8:30 a.m.
All Parish Family
Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.
Office Hours
May 5-9
Monday ~ Closed
Tuesday & Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday ~ 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch ~ Noon - 12:30 p.m.
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MAY
4: High School Scholarship Presentation at the end of Mass followed with a High School Senior & Confirmation Recognition Breakfast in the hall for all Parishioners.
4: Last PSR & Bible Study Classes 9:45-10:45 a.m.
5: Holy Name Society Meeting 6:00 p.m. Refreshment Chad Mitsdarffer
6: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
7: Parish Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
8: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
13: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
13: Our Lady of Fatima Rosary - St. John Nepomucene Cemetery 7:30 p.m.
15: KC #8745 Meeting at Dahlgren 7:00 p.m.
15: KC #7118 Meeting at Enfield 7:00 p.m.
15: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
18: PSR Teacher's Meeting after Mass
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
27: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
28: East Vicariate Priest/Deacon Meeting 11:00 a.m. St. Polycarp, Carmi
29: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
31: No Mass, due to wedding of Corrie Grubb & Jake Whipple
JUNE
2: Fr. Slawomir Ptak Presbyteral Council Meeting 1:00 p.m. Cathedral of Belleville
3: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 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
Helen Wellen
Mary Karcher
Deacon Alfred Karcher
Clem Aydt
Charlie Lueke
Marion Wellen
Robbilyn Coy
Sue Rosancki
Brandi Schumm
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 HALL UPDATE
We’re excited about the new hall project—but we can’t move forward until we reach our pledged goal. That’s why we need your pledge cards returned. Your financial support is vital to making this vision a reality. We’ve already received a wide variety of pledges—some one-time donations, and others pledged over 1, 2, 5, 10, or even 20 years! Every commitment helps. Thank you to everyone who has already returned their pledge cards. Let’s keep the momentum going! Remember if you have questions or would like more information, contact chairman Jeff Lueke or Chris Hopfinger. They would be happy to meet with you to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
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 $500
Your contribution to the CSMA enables the Office of Education to impact the lives of over 10,283 students at 25 Catholic grade schools, three Catholic high schools and in PSR classes throughout our Belleville Diocese. If you haven’t already done so, we prayerfully ask you to consider making a gift to the 2025 Appeal today…no amount is too large or too small! Thank you.
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