Welcome to Sts. Mary and John Catholic Parish

Good evening. This weekend we celebrate the second Sunday in Ordinary time where John the Baptist proclaims, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." This Saturday the decorations for Christmas will be taken down in the Church from 8 am to noon. All are welcome. Coffee and doughts will be available in Rager Hall after the 10 am Mass this Sunday. In observance of Martin Luther King Day, the office and the food pantry will be closed this Monday. Mass this Monday will be at 9 am with Adoration at 8 with Confessions at 8:30 am. Mass January 22 will be observed and in prayer for the legal protection of the unborn. The Parish Souper Saturday will take place Saturday, January 24 in Rager Hall after the 4 pm Mass. There will be many different soups served. Come join us. St. Meinrad Sunday will take place January 31 and February 1 with Fr Adrian here. Mardi Gras potluck will take place Fat Tuesday, February 17 in Rager Hall. Panera Bread Ministry needs ministers. We pickup bread from Panera every Sunday night at 9 pm Delever it to the food pantry Monday morning at 8:45. Talk to Jacky at 746-8668 or Lee at the office number if you are interested. You would pick up about once very 8 weeks. We pray for the legal protection of the unborn and rights of all people in remembrance of Dr. King and the unborn.. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.

Good evening. This weekend we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, and the Father remarks, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.' There will be a reception after 10 am Mass this Sunday in Rager Hall for Deacon Tom and Sheldona to thank them for their work at Sts. Mary and John and to wish them well in their future endeavors. The Social Committee wishes to announce the Parish Souper Saturday that will take place Saturday, January 24 after the 4 pm Mass in Rager Hall. There will be sign up sheets in the hallway by Rager Hall after the Saturday night Mass and early Sunday morning Mass this weekend and if necessary the following weekend to bring desserts, soups, bread and crackers. Any donations of spoons, bowls and napkins are also appreciated as well for Souper Saturday event. Also the Mardi Gras event will take place February 17 in Rager hall from 6 pm to 8 pm. The Christmas decorations will be taken down on Saturday, January 17 from 8 am to noon. All help is welcome. We pray for peace in our cities, Nigeria and Venezuela. We also pray for Deacon Tom and Sheldona. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.

Good evening. This Wednesday, December 31 we have Mary the Mother of God holy day of obligation. Mass times will be at 4 pm Wednesday evening and Thursday, January 1 Mass time is 9 am. Confessions will take place 45 minutes before Mass starts. The food pantry and office will continue to be closed until Monday, January 5. This coming weekend January 3 and 4 we will celebrate the Epiphany where Christ reveals Himself to the nations. We will have our second collection for alms and anointing of the sick after Mass. We will have a building and grounds meeting Thursday, January 8 at 6 pm. All are welcome. The parish men's group will not meet in January but will meet Monday, February 9 at 5:30 pm. All men are welcome who are 18 years or older. We pray for Deacon Tom and Sheldona Kempf as they move to the Spencer County area and he is reassigned as a Deacon. We give thanks for Deacon Tom and Sheldona's contributions to our parish and people and wish them the best. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.