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Celebration of Mass Returning
Dear Parishioners,
By now, I’m sure you already heard the good news.
The suspension of the public Masses has been lifted starting June 8, 2020. In consultation with the Liturgy Committee, together with Fr. Cleetus, these decisions had been made:
1) In order to accommodate the spiritual needs of all parishioners, Fr. Cleetus and I will be celebrating Mass simultaneously; one in the Church, the other will be in the Gallagher Hall. Mass will also be telecast in the Parish Hall. This is in compliance with the Diocesan guidelines instituted by state ordinances, which allows the gathering of a maximum of 100 people per facility. Once the maximum number is reached, no one will be permitted to enter the facility. Ushers will be available to direct the person/family to the next available venue.
2) Starting June 13 & 14, 2020, weekend Mass schedules will be modified temporarily as follows: Saturday Vigil Mass (5pm), Sunday Masses (8am), (10am), (12noon). These hours will allow the traffic through the three venues to go smoothly. At the same time, this schedule will allow time for the cleaning crew to sanitize the Church, Gallagher Hall, and Parish Hall in between the services. Temporarily, there will be one daily Mass to be offered at 8:15am, beginning June 15, 2020.
To read Fr. Renier's Letter in its entirety and the guidelines that will be followed please Click here.
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, 12 Noon
Monday - Saturday: 8:15 am
Confession
Saturday: 3-4:30pm
and by appointment
Confession offered using face to face format in a larger setting in order to maintain the 6-ft social distancing.
Sunday Readings
Coming Back to the Table at
St. John the Baptist
Please watch our video briefly describing the guidelines we will be following and what to expect as we return to publicly celebrating Mass. Your patience and flexibility during this time of transition is greatly
appreciated.
Church Hours
The church will remain open for those who would like to pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
Weekdays: 8:00am-4:30pm.
Weekends: 7:00am-6pm.
Scheduled prayer intentions will be offered by the priests of the parish during their private Mass.
Parish Office
The parish office will be closed for in-person visits and meetings. Please conduct any
St. John ministry and business correspondence via email, phone or social media as these will be checked regularly by staff.
Ministry News
Food Collection
Help Those in Our Local Community
Altar Servers Ministry
Sign Ups Needed for New Temporary Mass Schedule
Mercy-in-Motion Retreat
July 14-16
Open to Families with Middle & High School Students
Faith Formation Ministry
Religious Education
registration is now open for 2020-21
St. Vincent de Paul
Update: We have decided to close our doors once again.
Upcoming Events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic celebrations and gatherings are offered on a limited basis
and are subject to Diocesan guidelines. Please check back regularly for the latest updates.
(please click on the underlined text to view)
Diocese of Sacramento: Coronavirus Updates
(Including Bishop Soto's latest Decrees and Statements)
Reminders & Additional
Instructions for Lay Ministers and Other Parish Volunteers
(June 24, 2020)
Guidelines for the
Resumption of Public Celebrations
(June 18, 2020)
Bishop Soto's
Public Celebration of the Mass
"Coming Back to the Table"
Statement Presentation (May 29, 2020)
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
We are a community of faithful Catholic believers, serving one another in Christ as a spiritual family. Our variety of ministries allow all to live out their faith and grow spiritually by offering their gifts to those in need.
YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Our youth group is a place for teens to come and learn about their faith in a fun and casual environment. St. John's is the place youth can turn their day to day life into a powerful communion with Christ.
MINISTRIES
Each ministry strives to bring everyone into a closer relationship with Christ while simultaneously empowering you to make an immediate impact on our parish community and the society in which we live.
HELP US TO SPREAD OUR
LOVE AND FAITH
As Catholics, we are encouraged to fully participate in our faith, not just by attending mass and receiving the Sacraments, but to help spread the Word.
Many opportunities are available for this: Join a ministry, invite friends to consider the faith, join a study group, attend Church events, help all the
programs with financial support, your talent and your time. Help us build
the Kingdom of God by sharing the time, talent and treasure
God has entrusted to you.