St. John

There will be an end-of-year Fall Festival meeting in the next few weeks. Parishioners are encouraged to bring suggestions, comments, and future recommendations. Date to be announced in the bulletin.

World Mission Sunday is on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Envelopes can be found on a small table in the vestibule of the church.

Congratulations to the Fall Festival Quilt Raffle Winners: Kim Eggering (1st Place Winner), David Creech ($200.00 - 2nd Place Winner), and April Browne (Baby Quilt - 3rd Place Winner).

Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4:00pm Vigil, Sunday at 8:00am. Weekday Masses: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00am each day. Reconciliation offered on Saturdays from 3:15pm to 3:45pm.

Parishioners are encouraged to learn about Amendment 3 and support the Pro-Life beliefs by voting YES on November 3, 2026. Let's remember the vulnerable and protect the unborn. Prayers for the passage of Amendment 3.

Sun 8am: Mass in English. Join us in prayer. Mon 6pm: Youth Group Meeting. All teens welcome for fellowship and faith-building. Wed 7pm: Adoration to deepen your connection with God.

Oct 25: Parish Fall Dinner. Enjoy a delicious meal and support our community. Nov 4: Spaghetti Dinner to benefit SVDP. Bring your appetite!

RCIA sessions ongoing. Youth group planning service project. Volunteer needed for upcoming event. Explore Bible study options this month.

Second Collection this Sunday to support local families in need. Donation drive for winter coats begins next week. Thank you for your generosity!

Confession: Thu 6-7:30pm, Sat 4-5pm. Adoration: Mon 8am-8pm, Fri 7:30-10pm. Mass Times: Check the bulletin for weekday and weekend Mass schedules.

Weekend Masses: - Saturday 5:30 pm (Confessions 5-5:15) - Sunday 9:30 am (Confessions 10-10:15) Weekday Masses: - Tuesday 6 pm - Thursday 8 am or 11 am - Friday 8 am Gospel: 'Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.' (Mt 22:9)

Tuesday: - First Reading: The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face (Is 25:8). Wednesday: - Healing Mass 11 am followed by lunch. Thursday: - Mass 8 am Saturday: - PSR Pre K-12th Grade Class 8-9:15 am - Mass 5:30 pm - Maple Lawn Meeting 6-7 pm and 7-9:30 pm for youth groups Sunday: - PSR Classes 8-9:15 am - Mass 9:30 am - OCIA Information Meeting 10:30 am (Rothweiler room) - Youth groups meeting in the evening

For Baptism Preparation, Marriage Preparation, Anointing of the Sick, and Ministry to the Sick, contact the parish office. Details for each sacrament available upon registration.

Join the pastoral planning meeting on Sunday, October 18 after the 9:30 am Mass in the Rothweiler room. Pastoral Council meeting on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 pm. St. Joseph Parish Hayride will be on Saturday, October 24 after the 5:30 pm Mass. Bring your lawn chairs and a side dish/dessert to share.

Join the parish Pro-life group in prayer throughout October by praying daily the rosary and the 'Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life'. Materials available in the vestibule for all parishioners.

Join us for the Fall Dinner, a parish tradition at St. Mary’s, on a date TBD. It's a time for our community to come together, share good food, and extend a warm welcome to all.

Please note that this week, all priests of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, including Fr. Eddie, will gather for the Priest Convocation. As a result, there will be no weekday Masses this week. In case of a sacramental emergency, please contact Holy Rosary parish.

There will be no PSR class on Monday, October 5, 2026. Students are required to check in with the PSR coordinator or their teacher at the Fall Festival.

Please note that there will be no 8:00 am Mass on October 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Reminder: Fall Festival cleanup is scheduled for Monday, October 5. Volunteers are needed to help put everything away, inside and outside. Your time and talent are greatly appreciated by the Fall Festival committee.