St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Welcome to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Our parish community is a vibrant and active place, continuing the mission of Christ in all that we do. We are a warm and welcoming community which prides itself on embracing all that enter our doors. Whether you are searching, visiting, or have chosen to become part of our parish, we hope that you find a spiritual home here at St. John's. On this site, you will find the current Mass times, our scheduled events, and other information about our parish. We welcome you to join us for Mass, and invite you to participate in the life of the parish family!

2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal

Click Here to Watch a Short Video From Bishop Tylka

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Growing Disciples Series

In the link below, please find a series of short video messages recorded by members of the Growing Disciples Core Team, which are meant to provide all of the faithful with tactical information and updates regarding the Growing Disciples series.

Growing Disciples Videos
Growing Disciples Informational Pamphlet

We are livestreaming
our weekend Masses!

Click Here For Weekly Mass Video Recordings

Click Here For Audio Recordings of Father Szydlik's Homilies

Volunteers Needed

Altar Servers Needed—St. John’s Parish is in need of altar servers at both weekend Masses. Students 4th grade and older and adults are needed and encouraged to help serve at our weekend Masses. Contact Silvia Comfort (217-520-6305) to get more information.

Music Leaders Needed—You may have noticed we have been short-handed lately at both weekend Masses. Some-times we have no musician available. Sometimes we have no Cantor available. Sunday Mass with no music is not good liturgy. Anyone high school age and older is welcome and needed to help us provide music at our weekend Masses. Contact Debbie Askins (217-935-3727) to volunteer or to get more information.

Lectors, Greeters, Ushers—These ministries need help too. To volunteer, please call the Parish Office.

We ask that you prayerfully consider if God might be calling you to minister to our parish in one of these ways.

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM

Weekday Mass Schedule
Wednesday & Friday 8:00am
Last Friday of each month is adoration after 8:00 mass

Baptism
Parents must be registered members and attend a class prior to scheduling the Baptism. Contact the Parish Office for further details.

Marriage
Couples planning a marriage need to have a personal interview with the Pastor at least 6 months prior to the date of the wedding.

Confessions
Confessions will be heard Saturdays from 3:20pm to 3:50pm and 15 minutes before weekday Masses.

Office Hours

Tuesday & Wednesday
9:30 am to 2:30 pm

Phone: 217-935-3727

Sacramental Emergency: 309-397-3835

E-mail: [email protected]

Prayer requests

Please pray for the following:

Nursing Homes: Bob Block, Roy Harrold, Jim Hertel, Helen Johanns, Linda Kilgarriff, Henri Stegemeier, and Sue Thompson

Prayers for the sick:
Kay Bailey, Mary Lou Barnett, Pamela Boatright, Connie Brown, Dawn Brown, Jack & Phyllis Darnall, Betty Bray Geneser, Marya Hardin, Mary Hirsch, Chris Hurley, Patricia Hurley, Patty Lecomte, Steve Lighthall, Vi Lighthall, Randie Livingood, Kirby McDonald, Joni Mollet, Melvin Riegel, Cortney Ritter, Fran Runyen, Bill Sargent, Mary Strum, Annie Waite, Angie Walden, Mary Walsh, Rita Williams, Brett Willits, and Florence Workman