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Parish Ministries
Annulment Counseling
Contact:
Parish Office
Compassionate support to those seeking healing and clarity after the end of a marriage. Our clergy walk with individuals through the Church’s annulment process, helping them understand each step with patience, respect, and confidentiality. This process provides a safe and caring space to ask questions, reflect, and move forward in faith.
Men's Spirituality Group (That Man Is You)
Contact:
Brian Noll
The Men’s Group participates in That Man Is You, a program that honestly addresses the pressures and temptations men face in today’s culture. Meeting during the school year, the group offers fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth aimed at forming men who can transform their homes, families, and society. It provides a supportive space for men to strengthen their faith and live out their vocation with integrity and purpose.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Contact:
Anne-Marie Brizendine
The Adoration Chapel offers a quiet, prayerful place to encounter Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Adoration is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the Corpus Christi Chapel, located at the rear of the Main Church. A perpetual adoration chapel strengthens the spiritual life of the parish by providing constant access to prayer, peace, and time with the Lord.
Parishioners are encouraged to sign up as scheduled adorers to help maintain continuous prayer, but all are welcome to stop in at any time.
Prayer & Rosary Groups
Contact:
Parish Office
The Prayer and Rosary Groups bring parishioners together to pray, reflect, and support one another in faith. These groups form and conclude throughout the year, offering opportunities for communal prayer, Scripture reflection, and devotion to the Blessed Mother. To learn about our current prayer gatherings or Rosary groups, please call the Parish Office.
Seven Sisters Apostolate
Contact:
Pat Smith
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop. Each member commits to a Holy Hour on a distinct day of the week but may pray at any time on that day.
Spiritual Direction
Contact:
see description
Spiritual Direction, is a confidential ministry of compassionate accompaniment and guidance in the spiritual life. The spiritual director "directs" your attention to how God is moving in your life, how He is gifting you, and how you are responding to His call.
We are blessed to have three certified Spiritual Director here at St. John the Baptist:
Carol Morel - praisetheholytrinity@verizon.net
Janice Elsen - janiceelsen303@gmail.com
Karen Wingard - kwing058@gmail.com
Teen Disciples (high school)
Contact:
Religious Ed Office
High school students interested in learning more about God, the culture, happiness, relationships, and living as a Catholic in today’s world are welcome to join us for conversation, prayer – and food, too. Meetings are held on most Wednesday’s beginning in September from 6:15 – 7:45 in the YM Room.
Trinity House Family Ministry
Contact:
Dee Kabacinski
The Trinity House Family Ministry begins meeting in September and helps families make their homes “a taste of heaven” by strengthening faith, relationships, and family life in the spirit of the Holy Trinity. Parents gather to reflect on the Trinity House way of living—bringing God’s communion into everyday family life—while badged volunteers provide safe, engaging childcare and activities for the children. Each meeting concludes with a shared potluck meal, offering fellowship and connection for the whole family.
Walking with Purpose
Contact:
Religious Ed Office
The Walking with Purpose Ministry offers Scripture‑based faith formation that helps adults deepen their relationship with Christ and live their Catholic faith with clarity and purpose. Rooted in the mission of Walking with Purpose, these studies foster spiritual growth, meaningful conversation, and a supportive community. Bible studies are offered throughout the year and are open to all parishioners seeking a more intentional walk with the Lord.
Women's Group
Contact:
More information coming soon!
Young Adult Ministry (ages 18-39)
Contact:
Joseph Gonzalez
Anyone ages 18-39 are welcome to attend Young Adult Ministry events regardless of where you live or which church you may attend. Our ministry aims to help each person grow spiritually (e.g. an annual retreat and our monthly P3:Prayer, Penance, and Pub), socially (movie nights, axe throwing, game nights, etc.), and intellectually (e.g. Theology On Tap, Bible, and book studies) while serving our community (e.g volunteering at food banks and local parishes).
For additional information or to receive regular updates (text, email, social media), please contact the young adult minister, Joseph Gonzalez.
Youth Ministry (grades 6-12)
Contact:
Joseph Gonzalez
SJB YM is a Catholic group of teens open to anyone in grades 6-12, regardless of church, school, religion, etc. We host a variety of events, with our regularly scheduled meetings on Saturdays from 6:00 -8:30 pm. We start with dinner, followed by a prayer/reflection and then a variety of games! Come give YM a shot! If you're looking to help out, even by making a donation, please reach out to the youth minister, Joseph Gonzalez.
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