MASS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED
DECEMBER 24 @ 4:00 P.M.
DECEMBER 31 @ 5:00 P.M.
JANUARY 7 @ 5:00 P.M.
The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God / New Year 2023
Saturday, December 31 at 5:00 p.m. - (Live-Streamed)
††Ruth Ann & Debbie Wuebbels
†Lee Haas
Sunday, January 1 at 8:30 a.m.
††Gordon & Gary Coy and Robert Aydt
Mass Intentions for Weekday Christmas Season
Wednesday, January 4 at 8:00 a.m.
For God's Blessings for All Parishioners in New Year 2023 from Fr. Ptak
First Friday, January 6 at 8:00 a.m.
For the grace of good health to all sick, homebound and elderly parishioners
The Solemnity of The Epiphany of the Lord / Three Kings
Saturday, January 7 at 5:00 p.m. - (Live-Streamed)
Living & Deceased Members of Martin Anselment Family
Sunday, January 8 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 December 26-30
Office Closed
Office Hours January 2-6
Monday ~ Closed
Tuesday ~ 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, & 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
24-25 & December 31-January 1: Two week bulletin.
25: No PSR Classes or Adult Bible Study
26-30: Office Closed & No Weekday Masses
27: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. McLeansboro hall.
29: NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. McLeansboro Hall
30: Diocese Christmas Gathering of Seminarians - Fairview Heights - Fr. Ptak attending
30: AA Meeting 7:00 p.m. McLeansboro Hall
January
1: No PSR Classes or Adult Bible Study
1: World Day of Prayer for Peace
3: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. McLeansboro hall.
5: NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. McLeansboro Hall
6: Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist for sick and homebound. Contact office for appointment.
6: AA Meeting 7:00 p.m. McLeansboro Hall
7-8: Blessing of the chalk and gold jewelry during every mass.
8: PSR Classes and Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
9: Fr. Ptak Presbyteral Council Meeting Belleville
10: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. McLeansboro hall.
12: NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. McLeansboro Hall
13: AA Meeting 7:00 p.m. McLeansboro Hall
15: PSR Classes and Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
17: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. McLeansboro hall.
19: KC #7118 Meeting at Piopolis 7:00 p.m.
19: KC #8745 Meeting at Dahlgren 7:00 p.m.
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
The true joy of Christmas is in the everlasting love of Christ. May you find His peace, love and joy now and in the coming New Year. With deepest gratitude for your prayers and generosity,
Bishop Michael McGovern and Ministries and Programs Funded by The CSMA
PLASTIC TOTE BY OFFICE DOOR
Weekly bulletins
Living Faith Books (January-March) & 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
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.
DIOCSEAN CHRISMTAS COLLECTION DECEMBER 24-25
The 45th Annual Diocesan Christmas Collection will be taken up at all Masses on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Parishes and agencies throughout the diocese will request monies from this collection during 2023 to assist those who are in need with food, clothing, shelter, utility payments, healthcare and medications, funeral and burial expenses, transportation and emergency assistance of all types. Please consider giving as you are able, envelopes are located in your envelope packet.
