![]() From the Pastor's Desk: During this time of the Liturgical Year parishes throughout the world are preparing children and adults to receive sacraments in the Church. At the 8 am Mass at SHSF, the “Elect” from RCIA program continues to prepare for the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil. Our children who have reached the age of reason (near 2ndgrade) are preparing for their first Reconciliation and first reception of Holy Communion. Our 6thgraders and some older students are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Coyne. We also have parents preparing to have their children baptized and couples preparing for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. It is an exciting time for me to be the pastor at our parishes! As important as these “first” sacraments are for our lives as disciples, the Church also affords us “repeatable” sacraments. Holy Communion is one of these sacraments that we are invited to participate in whenever we celebrate Mass and are in the state of grace. The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a repeatable sacrament that we can receive as we face surgery, chronic illness, and old age (the next communal celebration will be at the first Saturday Mass on April 1stat Saint John the Baptist). Finally, the Church also gives us the sacrament of Reconciliation. The Church asks us to celebrate this at least once a year. Our Bishops suggest we try to make this celebration a monthly habit. SHSF will host neighboring priests and parishes to celebrate Reconciliation this Sunday, March 26that 3 pm. Whether it has been weeks, months, or years since you celebrated this sacrament of mercy and healing, I invite you to join us this weekend. God Bless, Fr. Kevin OTHER NEWS:
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About Us
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is a community of baptized people who have,
as their common goals: to love, model, teach, serve, and celebrate Christ in our lives.
Committed to the Eucharist, our Bread of Life, and guided by the Holy Spirit,
we are dedicated to service to God’s people
and center our faith-life around liturgical celebrations, the Gospel, and prayer.
Based on the teachings of the Second Vatican Council,
we reach out to all people lovingly,
acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity,
and treat all with respect, tolerance, and acceptance, having the love of Jesus as our core.