Frs. Martin, Thomas More and Joachim will be attending the Priest Convocation held the first week in October. There will be a morning Mass offered in our grouping each day beginning on Monday, September 30, 2019 thru Thursday, October 3, 2019. An evening Mass will also be celebrated Monday, September 30, 2019 thru Wednesday, October 2, 2019. (For schedule, click heading.)
Each year the Diocese of Pittsburgh recognizes the crowning achievement of those couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in the current year with a Mass presided by Bishop Zubik at St. Paul’s Cathedral, followed by a light reception. This year the celebration will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2019. (For further information, click heading.)
In the gospel we see that prudent decisiveness means we recognize that all our choices in daily living are really choices for eternal life. Admission into heaven is something money cannot buy. The only currency that has any value to secure our entrance is that of love. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering.
To eliminate errors on contribution statements, please make sure to mark your parish donation envelope with the amount it contains. (For more information, click heading.)
Please note that Sunday Mass announcements must be received by the Pastoral Center Office by 12noon on Thursday. Information for publication in the parish bulletin must be received by the Pastoral Center Office by 12noon two Thursdays prior to the weekend you would like the information published in the parish bulletin. (For further details, click heading.)
Bible Study will meet on September 18, 2019 at 9:30AM in the Faith Formation Room located in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center, 1501 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca. We will continue our study of Job, ch. 16-18, using in the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible by Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch (RSV 2nd Catholic Edition). Come enjoy a coffee and donut and join in the discussion of our Faith.
Bible Study will meet on September 18, 2019 at 9:30AM in the Faith Formation Room located in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center, 1501 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca. We will continue our study of Job, ch. 16-18, using in the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible by Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch (RSV 2nd Catholic Edition). Come enjoy a coffee and donut and join in the discussion of our Faith.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 12Noon for Fifty+Friends. We meet in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center’s Monsignor Farri Hall. Come play cards, bingo; visit with old and new friends, and just have FUN! All are welcome!
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? Or perhaps desire to come into full communion with the Catholic Church. There is time for you to enter our RCIA Classes. (click heading, for information)
St. John the Baptist Parish, Monaca is planning a bus trip to the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Nicholas Church set for October 17, 2019. (For details, click heading)
Chaplain Andrew Kurzawski, M.Div., of Mother Teresa Hospice, Monaca, will be offering a bereavement session at St. Frances Cabrini on Wednesday, September 25, at 7:00PM in Rm. 102. All are welcome. (Registration required; click heading for details)
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 7:00PM a Baptismal Class will be offered at Our Lady of Fatima Parish (in Fatima House, located across from the front school entrance). (For details, click heading.)
For those interested in having a candle placed for a special intention in the hanging sanctuary lamp found above the entrance of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel or the tabernacle lamp standing next to the chapel's altar, sanctuary candle requests can still be made for the months of October, November and December 2019. (For further information, click heading)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is holding a ‘Bundle Saturday’ event on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Donation needs include... (For details, click heading)
Bible Study will meet on September 11, 2019 at 9:30AM in the Faith Formation Room located in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center, 1501 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca. (For details, click heading)
St. John the Baptist Confraternity of Christian Mothers will kick off the year with a Picnic Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:00PM in Msgr. Farri Hall. Seminarian David Schmidt will be the guest speaker. (For details, click heading)
All are welcome on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 6:00PM to our parish grouping’s monthly Youth Mass. This Mass will be offered at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Center Twp.. A presentation will be given by Kris Frank. Mass will be followed by a social in Fr. O'Connell Hall. (For more info, click heading)
In the gospel we hear Jesus say, “...when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” With love for your neighbors who are poor, crippled, lame or blind, look around your house to see what furniture, household items, and clothing you no longer use...and give it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. If you or anyone that you know could benefit from our help please call our private phone number at 724.494.8864 and leave a message. All calls are confidential.
A four-evening parish mission titled “Follow the Footsteps: Disciples of Jesus in a Real World” will be held on Monday thru Thursday, October 7 thru 10, 2019, from 6:30PM to 7:30PM. (click heading for full schedule)
Our bible study returns on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 9:30AM in the Faith Formation Room located in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center. The group will continue with the study of the Book of Job, chapters 13 thru 15, as found in the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (RSV 2nd Catholic Edition; by Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch). Further your biblical knowledge. Join our group for just one morning or as a regular! Have a donut and coffee while learning, discussing and sharing.