Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 24, 2021 |
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He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.
- Mk 1:19-20
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD
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Dear Parishioners,
The word is out: Ash Wednesday with distribution of ashes is on! However, we’ll be doing it “Roman style”.
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Saturday, January 23
4:00pm Virginia Schwaab
4:00pm Antonio Miosi
Sunday, January 24
7:30am Father John Simon
9:30am Father Tom Brundage
Monday, January 25
8:00am Deceased Members of St. John the Baptist Parish
Tuesday, January 26
8:00am Christopher Mackay
8:00am Ruth Pape
Thursday, January 28
8:00am Joyce Kalchthaler
Saturday, January 30
4:00pm Mildred Cooney
Sunday, January 31
7:30am OPEN
9:30am Bob and Vera Meyer
9:30am Living and Deceased Members of the Harold R. Meyer Family
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Mass Schedule
Saturdays* - 4:00 pm
Sundays* - 7:30 am and 9:30 am
Mon., Tues. and Thurs. - 8:00 am
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Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule
February 17, 2021
8:00 am / 5:00 pm / 7:00 pm
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Wedding Banns I
Emily Sue Grunder and
Gene Francis Kiela III
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SJB Small Groups - Lent 2021 - This is for you. |
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St John the Baptist is launching a Small Group initiative this Lent and going forward. Small groups can create a deeper sense of community within a parish, a deeper connection and relationship with God, and expand the faith beyond parish walls.
Some parishioners are connected to a small group of some kind already and yet many of us are not. Are you connected? Do you feel like you belong? Are you just going through the motions? How are you deepening your faith?
CLICK HERE to find out more about what small group you will join this Lent!
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We asked and you answered… GENEROUSLY!
We are very grateful to our parishioners and friends who, through this campaign or with their regular offerings, invest in St. John the Baptist Parish and School.
With gratitude, Your SJB Finance Council
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Catholic Social Teaching - 101 |
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person
(1 of a 7 -part Series)
The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. This belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching.
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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
"Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. We must unite our efforts to free victims and stop this crime." Pope Francis
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Join us next Tuesday, January 26th at 6:30 via Zoom for
RPM's - Rosary, Prayers and More for Mary
All are welcome!! Gather as a family! Invite a friend!
What better way to be thankful this month and get closer to Jesus and Mary by reflecting on his life through the rosary! We focus on praying the rosary together as a community, offering prayer intentions, and sharing and growing in our faith. You can sign in to the ZOOM meeting by 6:30 PM, after sharing prayer intentions we will begin praying the scriptural rosary and estimate to conclude this prayer by 7:30 PM, but are welcome to continue to share and socialize after. You can register by completing this form: RPM's registration - which simply puts you on the e-mail list to receive the link for the ZOOM meeting and gives access to shared documents - there is NO obligation to attend or RSVP each month, simply come when you can! For questions or assistance signing up, please contact Diane Gafney at onmkids@gmail.com or 920-254-2215.
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This week students in 3K through 8th grade celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with various projects and lessons on diversity. For example, students in Mrs. Wormwood's 4K talked about what makes us all different. Mrs. Wormwood showed her students three different colored eggs and asked them how they were different. She then asked them if they thought that the eggs were different or the same inside. The students were excited to see that the eggs were the same inside! Mrs. Wormwood shared how we may look different on the outside, but we all have the same things inside like brains, hearts, and emotions. She ended with an interactive story called, The Peace Book telling the students, "The world is a better place because of YOU!"
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Did you know there is an amazing gem of a school right here in Wisconsin that is a Catholic, all-boys, boarding high school focused on college prep and spiritual depth? 100% Catholic, 100% Boys, 100% Boarding: St. Lawrence Seminary High School in Mt Calvary. Since 1860, SLS students live, learn, work and pray together. Come explore this vibrant high school experience where students from around the globe prepare for life after high school! Individualized and safe options are available for families to visit. Call (920) 753-7570 or Click Here!
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Parish Information and Resources |
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The Word 2021 Catholic Bible Summit, Feb. 11-13 FREE
You won't want to miss this unprecedented FREE event for Catholics!
The Word 2021 International Catholic Bible Summit is FREE, online, and includes more than 70 of the most trusted and loved Bible experts as they go deep in to how to use the Bible to find clarity, hope, and joy, even in the midst of uncertain times. Featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz, Dr. Scott & Kimberly Hahn, Chris Stefanick, Curtis Martin, Patrick Madrid, Danielle Bean, Fr. Josh Johnson and many more presenters. To learn more click here.
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Men's Silent Retreat / February 25-28, 2021 / Jesuit Retreat House, Oshkosh
CLICK HERE to read a personal testimonial from Keith Ott, Parish Trustee
Consider joining (or sending a loved one with) a few good men from SJB & STA for a Men’s Silent Retreat. You can register for the retreat by searching for session #009 (Feb 25-28), after you create an account. If you need help registering, please contact Trish at (920) 231-9060 or (Toll Free in WI) at (800) 962-7330. She is SUPER helpful. For more information in general, visit the Jesuit Retreat House webpage.
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Church Offerings
*2020 contribution statements for tax purposes will be mailed at the end of January.
St. John the Baptist has always had a strong history of stewardship, and we have been blessed by the generosity of our parishioners in both easy and difficult times. With that in mind, please prayerfully reflect on your ability to share your financial gifts with our parish. Please know that we rely entirely on your generous donations to continue operating and providing the ministry to serve the Lord and our brothers and sisters in Christ. We are most grateful for your continued support. Thank you! GIVE ONLINE
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Communion Distribution to the Homebound
A Pyx is a sacred vessel used for transporting the Consecrated Eucharist to those who are homebound. If you would like to borrow a Pyx for short term use to bring Holy Communion to a family member or friend, SJB has Pyx’s available. We ask for a $10 deposit that will be returned to you when the Pyx is returned. For long term use, we ask you to purchase a Pyx, the cost is $15.
Please see the Sacristan before Mass for assistance.
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Available for Pick-Up outside the Parish Office
The WORD Among Us (February) A monthly magazine offering daily meditations based on Mass readings, inspirational essays, stories of the saints and more.
Living Faith (1st Quarter 2021) A quarterly booklet of daily reflections on one of the scripture readings from the day's Mass
Donations appreciated.
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Confessions - 2nd and 4th Saturdays -9:30 am - 11:00 am
Eucharistic Adoration - Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 pm in Church
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