Two Week Bulletin ~ July 25-26 & August 1-2, 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 Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, July 28 at St. Edward at 6:00 p.m.
†Larry Meisner
†Joseph Adamczyk
††Henry & Jane Rybak
Wednesday, July 29 at St. John at 8:00 a.m. - Note Time Change
†Tillie Miller
†Albert Thomas Anselment
†Steven Winiarski
Thursday, July 30 at St. Edward at 8:00 a.m.
All Parish Family
Friday, July 31 at St. John at 8:00 a.m.
†Francis Skowyra
††Mr. & Mrs. Francis Ptak
†Stanley Krzysko
Mass Intentions for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 1 at St. John at 5:00 p.m.
††Cletus, Eunice, & Aaron Karcher
†Don Aydt
††Ruth Ann & Debbie Wuebbels
Sunday, August 2 at St. John at 8:30 a.m.
All Parish Family
Sunday, August 2 at St. Edward at 10:30 a.m.
†Ruth Cavanaugh
†Donna Turner
†Julia Niziolek
Mass Intentions for the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, August 4 at St. Edward at 6:00 p.m.
All Parish Family
Wednesday, August 5 at St. John at 6:00 p.m.
†Norman Rubenacker
†Maria Biedrzycka
††Edward & Josephine Rybak
Thursday, August 6 at St. Edward at 8:00 a.m. - Holy Hour Following
†Marilyn Dooling
†John Robison III
†Frank Cavanaugh
Friday, August 7 at St. John at 8:00 a.m. - Holy Hour Following
††Pat & Theresa Collins & Family
†George Haas
††Howard, Gus, & Agatha Karcher & Family
Mass Intentions for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 8 at St. John at 5:00 p.m.
Living & Deceased Andy G. & Christine Rubenacker Family
†Rick Bigley
††Lawrence & Elizabeth Rubenacker
Sunday, August 9 at St. John at 8:30 a.m.
All Parish Family
Sunday, August 9 at St. Edward at 10:30 a.m.
†John Robison Jr.
†Larry Meisner
†Francis Skowyra
Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend masses.
July Liturgical Calendar
26: World Day for Grandparents & Elderly
29: Sts. Martha, Mary, & Lazarus
30: St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor
31: St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest
1: St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor
4: St. John Vianney, Priest
5: The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
6: Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
7: St. Cajetan, Priest and St. Sixtus II, Pope & Companions, Martyrs
8: St. Dominic, Priest
Office Hours
July 27-31
Closed
August 3-7
Monday & Thursday ~ Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed Noon - 12:30 p.m. for Lunch
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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
July
25-26: St. Christopher Blessing of Car after Mass
25-26 & August 1-2: Two week Bulletin
27-31: Office Closed
27-31: Hungry Hearts 9:00-11:00 a.m.
28: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
29: Weekday Mass time change to 8:00 a.m., due to Priest Appreciation Dinner
29: Fr. Ptak attending Serra Club Priest Appreciation Dinner 3:00 p.m. - Swansea, IL
30: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
August
3: Holy Name Society 6:00 p.m. - Refreshments Mike Karcher
4: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
6: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
7: Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist for sick and homebound. Contact
     office for appointment.
11: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
13: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
15: Happy Birthday Deacon Archie
15: Eucharistic Ministry Training after Mass
18: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
20: KC #8745 Meeting at Dahlgren 7:00 p.m.
20: KC #7118 Meeting at Enfield 7:00 p.m.
20: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
25: Ladies Quilting 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
26: East Vicariate Priest Gathering 11:00 a.m. - St. Mary Mt. Carmel
27: AA/NA Meeting 7:00 p.m. City Hall/Market Street
30: PSR Kickoff - Blessing of Backpacks at end of Mass & Breakfast & Parent Meeting Â
      following Mass
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.
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Save the Date: Cathedral of St. Peter Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Sunday, August 16th | 11:15 AM - 6:30 PM
200 S 2nd Street Belleville, IL
Carry-out Only $10 per meal
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Proceeds to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral Council, Knights of Columbus Council #15746, & Cathedral Building & Roof Campaign. Many thanks to Joe's Pizza & Pasta for their support.
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Questions?
Contact Ron Lassman @ 618-550-3883
Diocese of Belleville Employment OpportunitiesÂ
The Diocese has a couple of Diocesan & Parish openings and several school openings.
To view all openings, job descriptions and deadlines go to
Message from Bishop Godfrey
Click on the file below, The Power of the Holly Spirit, to read a follow-up to Archbishop McGovern’s Pastoral Plan, Servants on Christ’s Mission.
Beatification Mass & Expo of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
September 24
The Dome at America's Center
St. Louis, MO
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An historic moment for the Catholic Church in the United States that will bring together thousands of pilgrims from across the country to celebrate the life and legacy of one of America's most beloved Catholic evangelists. This extraordinary event in St. Louis, Missouri, will only happen once, and we are looking for volunteers to help make it a joyful and welcoming experience for everyone who attends. Whether you have a few hours or several days to give, there are a variety of volunteer opportunities available before and during the celebration. To volunteer, go to https://www.celebratesheen.com/volunteer