The Young Adult Group has scheduled in the coming weeks a Game Night and a Christmas Party All of the above events will take place in the Faith Formation Room of St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Monaca. For dates, times and further information, click the heading.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 will be our next Fifty+Friends meeting. Join us for bingo, cards, games and a good time for all in Msgr. Farri Hall at 12Noon. Come have lunch, and meet a new friend. All are welcome.
The gospel predicts end times; our challenge though is to live faithfully now. St. Vincent de Paul often asked this simple question: “What would Jesus Christ do if He were in my place now? Ask yourself, “What would Jesus Christ do?” Then put your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box so that those who are suffering will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Bible Study will meet on November 20, 2019 at 9:30AM in the Faith Formation Room located in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Monaca. We will continue our study of Job, ch. 31-33, using 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.
Please be aware that scammers are emailing and texting parishioners, claiming to be their pastor and asking for gift cards. If you receive an email or text from someone who claims to be your priest, asking for gift cards or money, do not respond; do not click on anything in the email or text. Call the parish office immediately to report it. Anyone who has given money or gift cards in response to such a request should call the police. Your clergy will never make an urgent request for money or gift cards via email or text. If you wonder whether a parish request for giving is legitimate, call your parish office and ask.
You are invited to take part in an evening of prayer, reflection and discussion with Bishop David Zubik regarding the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative. Open meetings will be held at churches representing each of the regions in the diocese. (click heading for further information)
The Knights of Columbus will hold a pancake breakfast on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Msgr. Farri Hall from 8:00AM until 12Noon. Stop by and enjoy breakfast. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds benefit McGuire Memorial Home or St. Anthony School.
All parishioners in our MACH1 Parish Grouping are again asked to consider sending Christmas cards this year via Operation Christmas Cards 4 Troops Overseas to soldiers who will not be home to celebrate the Christmas season with family and friends. (For details, click heading)
St John the Baptist Christian Mothers will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7:00PM in Msgr. Farri Hall. All women are invited to join us. A program and business meeting will be presented. Light refreshments will be served. Annual dues of $5 may be paid at the meeting. Please bring a food item for the St. Vincent DePaul Society Food Pantry. Our Lady of Sorrows, Patroness of Christian Mothers, pray for all.
St. John the Baptist Parish Pastoral Center will be closed Monday, November 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day. The offices will re-open on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 9:00AM. May God bless the United States of America and all those who have served!
It’s time to put on your aprons and start baking! St. John the Baptist Christian Mothers will hold their annual Thanksgiving Harvest Bake Sale on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Monsignor Farri Hall. The sale will start after 8:00AM Mass and continue until sold out. If you are willing to bake and donate, please bring your baked goods to Monsignor Farri Hall on Saturday, November 23, 2019 between 12noon and 5:00PM, or call Chris Starcher at 724.728.5070 to make arrangements for pick up or drop off. You can also drop off baked goods on Sunday morning, November 24th.
Bible Study will meet on November 13, 2019 at 9:30AM in the Faith Formation Room located in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Monaca. We will watch a DVD entitled "Paul: The Apostle". Come enjoy a coffee and donut and join in the discussion of our Faith.
Members of the parish Holy Name Society (HNS) will lead all gathered in praying the Scriptural Rosary at 7:30AM prior to the 8:00AM Mass at St. John the Baptist Church on Sunday, November 10, 2019. A HNS Meeting and continental breakfast will follow. Please join us; everyone is welcome.
To eliminate errors on contribution statements, please make sure to mark your parish donation envelope with the amount it contains. Approximately one-third of the envelopes received each week are not marked. By marking your envelope with the amount, you will assist the volunteer money counters in their task as well as better ensure the correct posting of your contribution. Thank you in advance for your co-operation. Dave Deiter, Business Manager of St. Titus Parish and St. John the Baptist (724.378.8561)
The Holy Name Society's Annual Memorial Mass and Youth Fellowship Awards Breakfast will be held Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 10:00AM in the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Beaver. St. John the Baptist Parish youth awardees are: Jacob Marchione and Angelo Dinello. Tickets are $8. (For details, click heading)
On Monday, November 25, 2019 a Baptismal Preparation Class will be held at St. John the Baptist, 1501 Virginia Ave., Monaca, in the Pastoral Center at 6:30PM. (For details, click heading)
The Solemnity of All Saints is observed annually on November 1 and honors all those, known and unknown, who eternally enjoy the presence of God in heaven. To view our parish grouping's Mass schedule for this holy day of obligation, click heading.