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Liturgy of the Word for Children
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During the 11 am Mass, children, ages 3 to 7, are dismissed to hear the Gospel in a language they can understand. Contact the Church Office if you wish to become a minister to children.
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Liturgy of the Word for Children
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During the 10 am Mass, children, ages 3 to 7, are dismissed to hear the Gospel in a language they can understand. Contact the Church Office if you wish to become a minister to children.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are appointed by the Bishop to distribute Holy Communion at Mass or to those unable to attend Mass. Any registered Catholic (confirmed and over are appointed by the Bishop to distribute Holy Communion at Mass or to those unable to attend Mass. Any registered Catholic (confirmed & over age 18) able to receive Holy Communion is invited to become an Eucharistic Minister. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please contact Father Francis.
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Altar Servers
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Servers assist at weekend Masses, weddings, funerals, Stations of the Cross, and other liturgical services. New server orientation and training sessions are held several times a year. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church needs committed, reverent servers to assist at the altar.
Our servers are coordinated by Marion Koss. Are you interested? If you have made your first Holy Communion and are interested in this ministry, please contact the church office.
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Lectors
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Lectors are entrusted with the ministry of proclaiming the Word of God during the Liturgy. We need those who have good, strong voices.
Rose Mary Sullivan coordinates our lector program. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact the church office.
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LectorsLectors are entrusted with the ministry of proclaiming the Word of God during the Liturgy. We need those who have good, strong voices.
Matthew Couvillion coordinates our lector program. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact the church office. -
Music MinistryThe Saint John and Saint Terence Choir sing at all weekend Masses and Holy Days including Christmas and Easter and special occasions. They also put on other performances during the year such as the Candlelight Lessons and Carols at Christmas, a Spring Concert, etc.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the choir, contact our music director, Justin Lincecum.
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Ushers
The Ministry of being an Usher is open to all called to welcome visitors and parishioners to the sacred place of worship. Ushers are needed at all Masses. The time commitment is minimal-just an extra 15 minutes before your Mass and 10 minutes after. Anyone 18 years of age or older and a member of our parish can become an Usher.
In this ministry of hospitality, you can help make Sunday Mass more meaningful for all parishioners and visitors.If you are interested in helping St. John’s with this ministry, please call the church office for information on how to join.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process for adults who desire to join the Catholic faith and for those seeking more information on the Catholic Church. RCIA can also be a method for Catholics to complete their reception of the initiation sacraments.
The RCIA class at St John the Baptist is held on Tuesday evenings at 6PM from September through May.
Please contact the church office at 256-5680 to receive more information pertaining to the RCIA process.
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Hispanic Ministry
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Family Life
“The first setting in which faith enlightens the human city is the family.”
Pope Francis – Lumen Fidei, June 29, 2013, no. 52Family Life in our church parish includes:
† Celebrations of Birth, Baptism, First Sacraments, Marriages
† Participation in Faith Formation for Adults and Children, including Children’s Liturgy of the Word, CCD and RCIA classes
† Enrichment of fellowship at various covered dish lunches throughout the year, Family Movie Nights, activities during our Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, etc.
Have an idea for the parish to consider? Call the office at 318-256-5680
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