From the Pastor's Desk:
This weekend we conclude the season of Easter with the celebration of Pentecost.
Pentecost is the event when the Church first received the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Huddled in the upper room in prayer, the disciples and Jesus’ mother Mary heard a loud noise
and saw the Holy Spirit descend upon them as tongues of fire!
You and I received these seven gifts at Baptism, and they were stirred up in us at Confirmation.
Here is a short description of each of the gifts:
Blessed Pentecost!
God bless,
Fr. Kevin
Upcoming events:
Padre Pio Relic Tour
Our Parishes will be hosting First and Second Degree Relics of St Padre Pio!
This event will take place at St John the Baptist Church on Sunday July 16th from 11 am -6 pm.
There will be Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation will be available during the day.
We are one of only three Vermont locations to receive this honor and we expect to have many visitors from the surrounding area.
We are looking for volunteers to direct visitors and help with other light duties.
For more information or to sign up for an hour or two (or more) please call Mary Spina @ 802-442-4863 or email maryspina@yahoo.com
Click below to go to the church's website to watch the 4 pm Mass.
Look for eCatholic Live to begin Mass. You may also view it on Channel 1075 CAT-TV on Sundays at 12:00 pm.
Join us the week of July 9-14!!
Totus Tuus
Now is the time to register for this fun and faith-filled summer camp!
If you have any questions please contact Mary Drew at the Parish Center
- 802-442-3141 or maryedrew1@gmail.com.
What is Totus Tuus? Totus Tuus is a summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic Faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. Our week-long Parish Summer Catechetical Program assists parents and parishes in the evangelizing and catechizing of their youth by supplementing the work they are currently doing. Our trained, enthusiastic, and committed Totus Tuus missionaries travel to a different parish each week, hosting a five-day program for grades 1-12, similar to “vacation Bible school." The week is filled with faith, fun, and friendship. There are games, crazy songs, and (weather permitting) a big water fight at the end of the week! Our college-age teachers provide an authentic witness to the students. |
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.