Graduating seniors and current college students are invited to text SJBCOLLEGE to 84576 to sign up for texts from the parish throughout their time in college. This is an initiative of the Vocations Team.
ALL parishioners graduating from grade school, high school, college, or trade school are invited to attend the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, May 22nd wearing your school's colors. Graduates will receive special recognition and a blessing. No RSVP required.
Please keep Father Bill Sullivan in your prayers on Friday, May 20th, which marks his 50th year as a priest. He was ordained at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 20, 1972 and has served the diocese faithfully the past 50 years! Fun fact: Father Bill has likely said Mass over 20,000 times in his lifetime! Thank you for your vocation, Father Bill!
The Blessed Solanus Casey Society is offering the opportunity for a pilgrimage to the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, MI, at the St. Bonaventure Monastery. Pray at his tomb where the miracle occurred leading to his beatification. Click this announcement to be taken to the flyer.
St. John the Baptist Catholic School is looking for a 5th Grade teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Please contact Principal Mary Keefer at mkeefer@saintjohnfortwayne.com or at 260-456-3321.
Father Andrew will be leading a book study of "Rescued" by FR. John Riccardo. Buy your book online. Meetings will take place from 6:30-8:00pm on the corner of Sherwood and Arlington (or in the church in case of bad weather) on 5 consecutive Thursdays: 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, and 6/16.
Catechesis Team would be happy to answer your questions about the Catholic faith! Click on this link and you'll be taken to their page to fill out the form. You can submit your question anonymously to be answered in the bulletin or online, or you can provide an email address and receive a direct response.
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is organizing a pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day in 2023. Join Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on this epic journey to pray with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and a couple million of our brothers and sisters in Christ! What: World Youth Day Where: Lisbon, Portugal When: July 28 – August 7, 2023 “Mary arose and went with haste” (Lk 1:39).
Below are the fellowships and ministries that meet at least once a month on campus. Please click on their respective links for more details and contact information.
First Saturday Rosary for Families - 1st Saturday @ 8:30am, corner of Sherwood and Arlington. Led by the Knights of Columbus with Saint activities provided by Catechesis Team.
First Wednesday Rosary for the Poor Souls in Purgatory - 1st Wednesday @ 5:15pm, church. Led by Works of Mercy Team.
Coffee & Donuts - 3rd Sunday of the month after the 10:30am Mass
Food for Our Poor - 2nd Sunday of the month at all Masses. Bring canned goods to Mass.
Lenten Reflection Mornings - Join us every Sunday of Lent after the 8:00am Mass for a reflection morning with a short video followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 10:00am. You can purchase the Lenten Companion books in the back of church or parish office for $8.
All confessions are heard in the confessionals along the north side of the church.
Adoration Times
Monday:7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Guerin Chapel
Tuesday:7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Guerin Chapel
Wednesday:7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Guerin Chapel6:15 PM to 7:15 PM Main Church
Thursday:7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Thursday Adoration is dedicated to praying for peace and healing in Ukraine.
We are always seeking more committed Adorers. Contact atsihm@yahoo.com if you'd like to sign up!
Save the Dates
May
27 - Novena to the Holy Spirit for Deacon Brian Isenbarger begins. Sign up for emails by texting PRAYFORBRIAN to 84576.
June
2 - 40 Hours of Adoration for Rev. Brian Isenbarger begins with Mass at 6:00pm and Adoration at 7:00pm. Sign up by clicking the picture of Deacon Brian further up on the home page.
4 - Deacon Brian Isenbarger ordination to the priesthood - 11:00am - Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
9 - JOY Group - 6pm @ 07 Pub
11/12 - Food for Our Poor Collection
18 - Church cleaning day - 8:00am-noon
19 - Eucharistic Procession in Warsaw, IN with Bishop Rhoades. All are welcome! For more information, visit Diocesefwsb.org/Eucharist
26 - St. John the Baptist Feast Day Parish Picnic following 10:30am Mass
October
8 - Parish Festival
January 2023
7 - Ed Fox ordination to the Permanent Diaconate - St. Pius X Catholic Church, Granger, IN. More info to come!