Welcome to Sts. Mary and John Catholic Parish

Good evening. This weekend we celebrate the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary time where Christ reminds us to persevere in our faith. This Sunday is World Day for the Poor. Congratulations to Pat Kerstiens are nominee for the Simon Brute award to honor those who show extraordinary examples of time, talent and treasure to their parish. Thanksgiving Mass will take place Thursday, November 27 at 9 am with Adoration starting at 8 am and Confessions at 8:15 pm. We pray for an end to the government shutdown and those affected by it. We also pray for the poor and homeless. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.

Good evening. This weekend we celebrate the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, which is honored as the episcopal seat of the Pope. We will have Coffee and Doughnuts after the 10 am Sunday Mass. The Parish Men's Group will meet Monday, November 10 at 5:30 pm in Rager Hall. All men 18 and older are welcome. CAJE will be having their Community Problems Assembly Monday, November 10 at Central United Methodist Church on Mary St. Different issues they are considering taking on is Mental Health, Transportation and Drug and Alcohol addiction. Anyone is welcome to attend to help decide which issue we will address. There will be a Building and Grounds meeting Thursday, November 13 at 6 pm. All are welcome. World Day of the Poor is Sunday, November 16. Creation Care will meet Monday, November 17 at 6 pm. We pray for all those affected by the government shutdown and those impacted by Hurricane Melissa in any way. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.

Good evening. This Saturday morning at 9 am Mass we will celebrate All Saints day. This year because it falls on the weekend it is not a holy day of obligation. This weekend we celebrate All Souls Day during the weekend Masses where we remember those who have died. We will also be remembering the dead throughout November and this is a time to have your loved one remembered at each Mass this month by writing their name down in the display in front of the organ in Church. This weekend we will have our second collection for alms and anointing of the sick after Mass. Please remember Paul Legeay Senior and his family in your prayers. Paul passed away recently and his funeral is Friday at 10 am at Sts Mary and John. Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour this Saturday evening. We will remember all Veterans at Mass on Tuesday, November 11. We pray for the safety of all kids who will be out during the time of Haloween. There will be a Buildings and Grounds meeting Thursday, November 13 at 6 pm. All are welcome. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.