Welcome to Sts. Mary and John Catholic Parish

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

Good evening. This weekend we celebrate the 25th weekend in Ordinary Time, where are reminded God's ways are not are ways. This weekend is Catechetical Sunday. Please pray for our catechists for OCIA, Confirmation, Adult Education, Children's Liturgy of the Word, and First Communion. Our parish picnic is this Saturday after the 4 pm Mass and you can drop off your food before the 4 pm Mass in Rager Hall. Desserts are being provided. Please label your containers if you want them returned. Parking is available on Oak St on weekends. Please wear name tags that are provided for you. Social Committee meeting will take place this Wednesday in the Ministry Center starting at 6 pm. All are welcome. Coffee and Doughnuts will take place after the 10 am Mass this Sunday. All are welcome. Deacon John's Bible Study continues on Tuesday's starting at 12:45 pm in Rager Hall with more information in the bulletin. Friends of the Poor annual walk will take place Saturday, September 26 at the State Hospital with the walk starting at 9 am and with registration that day or earlier. See bulletin for more details. Proceeds from our parish will go to our St. Vincent de Paul conference. Diocesan Youth Day at Holy Redeemer will take place Sunday, September 27 at Holy Redeemer for all High School youth. Contact Marcela at the parish office for more information. There will be an ecumenical watch party at Rager Hall on Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30 pm on the Environment and Spirituality Summit. See bulletin for more details. A Spaghetti Dinner made from DiLegge's recipe will take place Monday, October 25 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm in Rager Hall. Cost is $20 with carry out available with proceeds to go for our St. Vincent de Paul and Food Pantry outreach. Contact the Parish Office for tickets and more information is in the bulletin and on the website. We pray for those who are dealing with illness from our parish and for an end the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.

One correction on my message last night. The Parish picnic is Saturday, September 19 after the 4 pm Mass. God's blessing on your weekend.