Welcome to Sts. Mary and John Catholic Parish

Good Evening. Just a friendly reminder that there will be a CAJE listening session on Saturday, October 17 at 2:30 pm in Parish Ministry Center. This session is for anyone who wants to voice concerns about any needs that need to be met in our city community along with anyone who just wants to listen. There will be a Spaghetti Dinner on Monday, October 26 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm in Rager Hall. Carry out is available. The spaghetti sold is the same recipe as DiLegge's restaurant served through the years. The cost is $20 per person. Proceeds for this fundraiser go to our St. Vincent de Paul and our Food Pantry. We pray for all person's to be treated with dignity as we celebrate Respect for Life month in October. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.

Good evening. This weekend we celebrate the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time where the stone rejected by the world, Jesus Christ, has become the cornerstone. There will be anointing after all Masses this weekend and our second collection for alms. Saturday, October 10 and 11, Fr. Matthew will join us for a Mission COOP. Fr. Matthew is representing the Dominican's and their work in Nigeria. Nigeria is the country that is growing the fastest in the Catholic faith in the world. Coffee and Doughnuts will take place after the 10 am Mass October 11 in Rager Hall. All are welcome. Parish Men's Group will take place Monday, October 12 at 5:30 pm in Rager Hall. All men 18 and older are welcome. If you know of someone interested in becoming Catholic or Catholic who wants to know about the faith join us on Sunday mornings after the 10 am Mass in the back of Church. We pray for favorable weather for the farmers, upcoming Fall Festival and all affected by the weather. We pray for those who sick in our parish, families and community. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.

The venerable Fulton J. Sheen is being beatified at a Mass today September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. Archbishop Sheen was a groundbreaking 20th-century American Catholic bishop, scholar, and media pioneer famous for bringing the Christian message to millions through radio and television Respect Life Month in 2026 takes place throughout October, starting with Respect Life Sunday on October 4, 2026 SEASON OF CREATION “WATCH PARTY” in Rager Hall from 5:30-7:30 pm Tuesday, September 29 info in the bulletin Join us to eat Pasta with a Purpose on Monday, October 26 from 4:30-7:30 in Rager Hall call the Parish office for tickets info in the bulletin. LET US PRAY... That as Christian stewards we realize we are not only responsible for our lives, but for the lives of others. Have a blessed evening