St. John the Baptist

In moments of deep trial, when human remedies seem to fail, the light of divine hope shines brightest through the patronage of the faithful Apostle of impossible causes. Known for his powerful intercession and steady guidance, he stands as a compassionate companion for every soul facing overwhelming challenges, reminding us that no burden is too heavy when placed in the hands of God. May his enduring legacy inspire us to trust unwaveringly in the Lord’s providence, finding in every trial a renewed promise of grace, healing, and victory.

Recorrer el mundo llevando el mensaje de Cristo no fue para San Juan Pablo II solo una misión, sino un testimonio vivo de que la fe puede transformar el corazón de la humanidad. Su vida entera, marcada por el perdón, la defensa de la dignidad humana y un abandono filial a la Santísima Virgen, nos recuerda que el amor de Dios es una fuente inagotable de fortaleza capaz de renovar cualquier historia. Al meditar en los días de esta novena en su honor, entregamos nuestras batallas, familias e intenciones a su amorosa intercesión. Pedimos que su legado nos guíe para construir puentes de paz, abrazar el Evangelio con ardor y caminar cada día con la certeza de que nunca estamos solos.

In October, as we dedicate this month to the Holy Rosary, every prayer becomes a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and rest our souls in the presence of God. Walking hand in hand with our Blessed Mother, we place our days and worries into her care, discovering in this simple devotion a quiet sanctuary from the noise of the world. As we pray this Rosary, we entrust our deepest joys, trials, and silent intentions into the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We ask her motherly intercession to draw us ever closer to Jesus, granting us the grace to live each day with steady faith, humility, and inner peace.

La vida de Carlo Acutis es un faro de luz que nos recuerda que la santidad es posible hoy, en medio de la juventud, la tecnología y la cotidianidad de nuestro tiempo. Con su fe sencilla y su amor apasionado por la Eucaristía —a la que llamaba su autopista al cielo—, Carlo nos enseña a no ser fotocopias de las modas del mundo, sino versiones originales del amor de Dios, usando cada talento para iluminar a los demás. Pedimos que su ejemplo nos inspire a poner a Jesús en el centro de nuestras vidas y a caminar hacia la eternidad con un corazón alegre, auténtico y lleno de esperanza.

Monday, Oct. 12 - 7:30 AM Mass at St. Henry. Tuesday, Oct. 13 - 6:00 PM Communion Service at St. Ferdinand, followed by Rosary at the Fatima Grotto. Wednesday, Oct. 14 - 6:00 PM Communion Service at St. Henry, followed by Rosary at the Prayer Garden. Thursday, Oct. 15 - 7:30 AM Communion Service at St. Henry. Friday, Oct. 16 - 6:30 AM Adoration/Confessions at St. Ferdinand, followed by 7:30 AM Mass. Saturday, Oct. 17 - 5:00 PM Mass at St. Ferdinand. Sunday, Oct. 18 - 7:30 AM Mass at St. Henry and 10:00 AM Mass at St. Ferdinand.

Oct. 12 - St. Joseph Sodality meeting and pizza for parish men at St. Benedict Brew Works at 6:00 PM. Oct. 15 - White Mass at St. Joseph Church honoring healthcare workers at 6:30 PM. Oct. 16 - Altar server training for grades 4 and up at 3-4:30 PM at St. Ferdinand Church. Oct. 18 - Turtle Soup sales at St. Ferdinand from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Oct. 17-18 - K of C Tootsie Roll Drive supporting Gibault Children’s Services, Special Olympics, and Anderson Woods. Donations collected at the church exits.

Dec. 5 -7:00 PM - Celebration Singers Christmas Concert at St. Ferdinand Church. Dec. 11 - Eucharistic Ministers Appreciation Dinner and prayer service at SLC lower level. Dec. 11 - Deanery Advent Reconciliation Service at St. Ferdinand Church.

Oct. 25 - 11:00 AM - Hosting PRAYER SPACES at the SLC lower level - brunch provided. Ministry needing servers for funeral masses at both churches. Altar server training at St. Ferdinand Church on Oct. 16.

Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, October 18, 2026: Various Mass times and intentions across St. Mark, St. Michael, St. Paul, and St. Pius V parishes. Visit bulletin for detailed schedule.

Tuesday, October 20th at 11 AM at St. Paul for couples celebrating a 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2026. Invitations have been issued.

Ladies Altar Society Meeting on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30pm at St. Paul Parish Hall basement. Parish council meeting on Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00pm following a finance committee meeting.

Next weekend, a collection will be taken up for World Mission Sunday to support missionaries worldwide. Please consider how you can contribute.

For parish office hours, confession schedules, and other announcements, please refer to the bulletin or parish website.

Saint Teresa of Avila, a Doctor of the Church and master of the spiritual life, reveals to us that true prayer is simply an intimate conversation with the One who we know loves us. Her writings stand as a timeless guide into the interior castle of the soul, teaching us that in the quiet depths of our hearts, God abides as our steadfast friend, strength, and ultimate peace. As we journey through the days of this novena in her honor, we ask her intercession to kindle a passionate desire for prayer in our daily lives. May her courage and unwavering faith remind us that "God alone suffices," filling our hearts with trust, surrender, and deep spiritual clarity.

La vida de San Francisco de Asís es un canto luminoso a la humildad, al desprendimiento de lo superfluo y al amor apasionado por Cristo. En su abrazo a la pobreza y en su fraternidad con toda la Creación, nos enseña que la verdadera libertad y la paz del corazón nacen de despojarse de las vanidades del mundo para llenarse únicamente de la presencia de Dios. Que su ejemplo nos inspire a vivir con alegría sencilla, a reconocer el rostro del Señor en nuestro prójimo y a convertir nuestra vida cotidiana en un instrumento de su paz.

Monday, Oct. 5 - 7:30 AM Mass at St. Henry with open intention. Tuesday, Oct. 6 - 6:00 PM Mass at St. Ferdinand with anointing for Mike Friedman. Wednesday, Oct. 7 - 6:00 PM Mass at St. Henry with anointing for Mary Ann Kippenbrock. Thursday, Oct. 8 - 7:30 AM Mass at St. Henry with intention for Barbara Henning. Friday, Oct. 9 - 6:30 AM Adoration/Confessions at St. Ferdinand, followed by a 7:30 AM Mass for the Alois & Cecelia Oeding Family. Saturday, Oct. 10 - 5:00 PM Mass at St. Ferdinand for Paul Verkamp and the Gervase & Martina Gaesser Family. Sunday, Oct. 11 - 7:30 AM Mass at St. Henry with intention for Frank Hasenour and Jerome & Bernice Begle.

October 4 - Christ the King Parish Marian Procession at 8:30 AM, followed by a blessing of the new prayer garden and donuts in the rectory basement. October 7 - Adult Education Confirmation Session at 6:00 PM at the Spiritual Life Center Library.

October 10 - Call for male or female adult servers for funeral masses at both churches. Training provided by current servers. October 11 - Youth Choir practice after the 7:30 AM Mass at St. Henry.

October 15 - White Mass to honor healthcare workers at St. Joseph Church in Jasper, followed by a reception. October 18 - Turtle Soup sales at St. Ferdinand Church from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.