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Click here for a list of what will be available at the silent auction!

We need over 80 volunteers to make our festival on October 8th a success. Click this link to sign up to volunteer!

Click this announcement to learn more about how to donate to the Bishop's Appeal.

St. John the Baptist Parish and School will be on Redeemer Radio on Thursday, September 22, 5-6pm. While our content is free to listeners, it is not free to make. Gifts of all sizes make a difference. Please give today to support the mission of Redeemer Radio by clicking this announcement or texting GIVE to 260-436-9598.

Want to join the choir? Now is the time! Practices will be Tuesday evening at 7:30pm. Contact Music Director, Adam Trudel, for more information at [email protected]

New and returning liturgical ministers are invited to attend a training session on Sunday, September 25th @ 11:30am or Tuesday, September 27th at 6:00pm. Meet in the church to be trained in your respective ministry (greeter, lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion). Training should take no more than 45 minutes. All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are REQUIRED to attend a Eucharistic reflection immediately following. Please allow 2 hours in total for training+reflection.

Join Bishop Rhoades and walk with friends and family to support the St. Vincent de Paul Society on Sunday, October 2nd. Registration is from 1:00-1:45pm. The walk begins at 2:00pm. Register online to get a free t-shirt and a chance at prizes.

Parenting a child with intellectual or developmental disabilities brings many blessings and some unique challenges. Issues related to sexuality can seem to add more problems and raise important questions. This live, virtual presentation will take place on September 26th from 7:30-9:00pm and was developed exclusively for the parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages, explores how the Catholic Church’s teaching on human sexuality can help families navigate these challenges and others, while also giving them deeper insight into God’s plan for their children. Time during the presentation will also be dedicated to discussion among parents about personal experiences and concerns as well as for asking questions of the presenters. Presenters: Mary O’Callaghan, Ph.D. and Clare Kilbane, Ph.D. For more information and to register, visit diocesefwsb.org/wonderfully-made

Become Catholic begins next week. This program is for those wishing to be baptized, Confirmed, or just want to learn more about the Catholic faith formation process. All are welcome. Contact Tucker Rouch at [email protected] for more information.

There is a new Mass being offered at the chapel at Parkview Main Hospital at 9pm on Sunday evenings for shift workers who otherwise are not able to attend Sunday Mass. This Mass is open to the public; you do not need to be a hospital employee to attend.