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Homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent

11/30/2015

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Here is the latest homily from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

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Catholic News - The Pope in Africa

11/27/2015

 
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​Pope to Kenyan Families: ‘Radiate God’s Love’
- Pope Francis Thursday praised Kenya’s traditional family values, particularly their respect for children and the elderly. He also made an appeal for the youth to use these values as a guide to ending discrimination and injustice in the future.

“The health of any society depends on the health of its families,” the Pope told Mass attendees at Kenya’s Nairobi University Nov. 26.
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“Kenyan society has long been blessed with strong family life, a deep respect for the wisdom of the elderly and love for children,” he said, and noted that families are important in the plan of God. Read more...

Pope Francis Arrives in Kenya: Praise for a ‘Young and Vibrant Nation’ - Pope Francis began his trip to Africa in Kenya, where he praised the “young and vibrant nation” and encouraged Kenyans to continue working for peace in their country.

“Experience shows that violence, conflict and terrorism feed on fear, mistrust, and the despair born of poverty and frustration,” Pope Francis said Nov. 25 during his first public address in Kenya.

His arrival in the capital of Nairobi marks the first part of his Nov. 25-30 visit to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic. Read more...

Pope's Off-the-Cuff Remarks Warn Kenya's Religious, Priests of Indifference - Pope Francis tossed his prepared remarks aside for a meeting with Kenyan priests, religious and seminarians, telling them that if anything disgusts God, it’s the attitude of indifference.

He also gave some practical advice, such as keeping the Lord at the center of their lives through prayer and the sacraments, and stressed that the Church is not a business, but rather a mystery intended to serve others.

“Remember Jesus Christ crucified. When a priest or religious forgets Christ crucified, poor person. He has fallen in an ugly sin, a sin which God detests, which makes the Lord vomit,” the Pope said Nov. 26. 
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Youth Ministry Update

11/26/2015

 
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​For the following announcements please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber at 715-384-4989 x3, or yministry@frontier.com


Middle School Youth Group: RAD Dec. 7th, 7-8pm Bring your friends, get ready for a great time eating, sharing, playing and well there is just too much to explain it all - you'll have to check it out. RAD is designed to allow middle school teens to grow in faith while having tons of fun!! Also, bring your favorite Christmas cookie frosting!

Jars for Life Fundraiser – Dec. 12th-13th A group of more than 40 from the Marshfield area are preparing for the March for Life Pilgrimage to Washington DC in January. Support Life, Support Youth!

EXTREME CHARGE Youth Rally Dec 12th Marshfield Deanery is hosting a youth rally at OLP expecting 500 teens from across the Diocese to celebrate faith starting with 5:30pm Mass followed by food and then Rally time. The feature band SONAR has played for thousands across the country. A free-will offering will be collected.

Pilgrimage with the Pope and a Saint: World Youth Day July of 2016 Be part of an 11-day pilgrimage to Poland for a gathering with Pope Francis and youth from around the world to celebrate WYD 2016 in Krakow. As part of the pilgrimage, we will also visit Wadowice, the birthplace of St Pope John Paul II as well as Czestochowa, Auschwitz & Birkenau, where St. Maximillian Kolbe gave his life and much more!

Thanksgiving Food Collection, Angel Tree Christmas & More!

11/24/2015

 
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To have a prayer added to St. John’s Prayer Chain, please call Shirley 715-384-3613 and Donna 715-384-2479 (there are 2 lists).

Thanksgiving Food Collection: Thank you to all who so generously gave to our Thanksgiving Food Collection. What a tremendous response we had from all of you! We were able to help support seven of our parish families for Thanksgiving and again for Christmas. We were also able to give food to the area needy through the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.

Angel Tree Christmas: The parish Social Justice Committee invites you to help minister to prisoners and their families as well as to St. Vincent de Paul to provide gifts for children. If angels remain, sign up will continue the weekend of November 21st-22nd. Gifts must be returned to Church unwrapped and in a box the weekend of Nov. 28th-30th. Call Jane at 715-387-2019 or Donna at 715-384-3080.

St. John’s Parish Family has the opportunity to aid the less fortunate in our area by serving a fellowship meal in the Gathering Room of the St. Vincent de Paul Center. We meet on Nov. 25th, at 3pm to set up, serve the meal at 5pm and finish with clean-up by 6:30pm. If you can help, call Jane at 715-387-2019.

Marshfield Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Free and open to all, this dinner will be served from 11am-1pm on Thursday, Nov. 26th at the American Legion. To arrange for a free bus ride or to volunteer your time, call 715-387-8733 by Nov. 24th. If you would like to donate a food item for the dinner, call Jan at 715-387-3333.

Pictorial Directory: Some have been wondering when the Pictorial Directories will arrive. It is still in the finishing process but we are certain that we will have them before Christmas. When they arrive, it will be announced and will be available for pick-up after Masses. 

    MASS SCHEDULE
      Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM

      Saturday: 8:00 AM
      Saturday: 4:30 & 7:00 PM
      Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 AM
    CONFESSION SCHEDULE
      Monday: 6:30 - 6:50 AM & 7:30-8:30 AM
      Tuesday–Thursday: 6:30 - 6:50 AM
      Friday: 6:30 - 6:50 AM & 7:00-8:00 PM
      Saturday:3:45 -4:15 PM & 6:15 -6:45 PM
    ADORATION
      Monday: 7:30 - noon


    PERPETUAL ADORATION:  The Marshfield Deanery has the John Paul II Adoration Chapel located at 510 Columbus Ave.  For more information or to sign up, contact Dale at 715-383-2262or Jean Kaiser 715-387-0571 or see available hours here. Or click on image below for a visual tour.
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    Welcome to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church!  Ever since 1877 this parish has been assisting souls in their quest for deeper union with God.  Pope John Paul II called the parish a “school of prayer” and St. John’s is committed to promoting growth in holiness in every state in life.  Each of us is called... Read More
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