St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Where Stewardship is a Way of Life

Rose McAvoy

Advent & Christmas Events

Announcements, Uncategorized

Please mark your calendar to celebrate and worship with us during the season of Advent.

There are events and activities for all ages. We are thrilled to have active communities eager to share their culture and traditions with all. Whether these events are familiar to you or you will be experiencing them for the first time, you are welcome!

Together we will begin to prepare our hearts and homes for the birth of Christ.

Schedule of the Masses

Thanksgiving November 28th, 10:00am, Multicultural Celebration with a blessing of the food

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Dec 9th, 9:00am, Holy Day of Obligation

Christmas Eve December 24th,

4pm, Children’s Mass

7pm, English

10pm, Spanish

Christmas Day December 25, 10:00 am

Mary Mother of God, January 1st, 10am Holy Day of Obligation

Events & Celebrations

NOVEMBER
11/23: Thanksgiving Meal Distribution 8:00 AM-Noon, McMullen MPR
11/24: Advent Fun Day 10:15 – 11:15 AM, McMullen MPR
11/28: Thanksgiving, Mass 10:00 AM, Sanctuary
DECEMBER
Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena 6:00 PM Daily (Sanctuary)* *After Mass on weekends & Thursdays *12/10: 5:00 PM (Fr. Carlos’ talk at 6 PM)
12/7: Advent Reconciliation Service 10:00 AM, Sanctuary
12/10: Talk & Dinner, The Miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, McMullen MPR 6:00 PM, Rosary, Sanctuary 6:30 PM, Fr. Carlos’s Talk and Presentation of Traditional Aztec Dance 7:30 PM, Dinner
12/11: Walking Pilgrimage to Holy Spirit 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Adoration, Sanctuary 1:00 PM Rosary 2:00 PM Pilgrimage Departs
12/12: Our Lady of Guadalupe
4:00 AM Mañanitas
4:00 – 10:00 AM Breakfast, MPR
6:00 AM Rosary,
6:45 AM Dancers
12:00 PM Rosary, Sanctuary
6:30 PM Mass, Sanctuary
7:30 PM Reception, McMullen MPR
12/14: Holiday Craft Fair (Non-Parish Event) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, McMullen Building
12/14: Simbang Gabi, 5:30 PM Mass, Sanctuary 6:30 PM Reception, McMullen MPR
12/20: Parent’s Night Out 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (sign-up required)
12/22: Giving Tree Store, McMullen MPR
9:00 – 11:30 AM, Setup
12:30 – 7 PM, Guests Shopping
7:00 – 9 PM, Cleanup

Stay Connected with Our New Parish App!

Announcements

We are excited to introduce a new way for St. John the Baptist parish members to stay connected with our community – the “Our Catholic Community” app! This app will keep you informed about parish events and activities, help you communicate with your parish groups, read the bulletin, and stay updated on upcoming events.

How to Download and Use the App:

  1. Download the App: Search for “Our Catholic Community” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Make sure to look for “Archdiocese of Seattle” in the title.
  2. Set Up Your Profile: Open the app and enter “St. John the Baptist” as the church name at the bottom of the screen. Look for our logo to confirm.
  3. Enable Notifications: Follow the prompt to “allow” notifications. Then, enter your phone number to create a profile. This connects to your existing profile in our church database.
  4. Explore: You’re in! Use the head silhouette icon on the upper right to access your profile. Navigate the app using the menu at the bottom.

Download a printable flyer with instructions

We hope you take advantage of this fantastic new tool to enhance your connection with our parish community!