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Our Mission Learn more about our parish community Read More Marriage and Family Mass Schedule Sacramental Life Faith Explained Church Calendar Holy Orders Marriage and Family Mass Schedule Sacramental Life Faith Explained Church Calendar Holy Orders Marriage and Family Mass Schedule Sacramental Life Faith Explained Church Calendar Holy Orders Marriage and Family Mass Schedule Sacramental Life Faith Explained Church Calendar Holy Orders Marriage and Family Mass Schedule Sacramental Life Faith Explained Church Calendar Holy Orders Recent Liturgical News Woodcrated Altar by Deacon Mark Verkamp There’s still some work to do on our woodcrafter altar, but it’s already starting to look mesmerizing! I’m so grateful for all your support and prayers. Thank you so much! Youth Mass | Growing in Faith A beautiful gathering of our elementary, high school, college students, and young adults, growing together in faith. Guided by a spiritual father and community, our youth remembered our human and spiritual dimensions—and our most profound need for God. The Eucharist is the food of our souls, nourishing us to live, love, and walk with Christ. Growing in faith. Rooted in Christ. Nourished by the Eucharist. September 20th 2026 Happy Catechetical Sunday! Catechetical Sunday 2026 ✨📖 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… to bring good news to the poor.” — Luke 4:18 🙏— Today, we celebrate Catechetical Sunday and give thanks for the gift of faith formation in our parish community. Our youth are taking the lead! 🌟 Through their faith, service, witness, and participation, our young people remind us that they are not only the future of the Church—they are an important part of the Church today. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide our youth, catechists, parents, and all who faithfully share the Gospel and help others encounter Christ. 🙏🏼 Happy Catechetical Sunday! ✝️❤️ Subiaco Abbey Hispanic Women's Conference 2027 Save the date for the first Diocesan Hispanic Women's conference! Contact Subiaco Abbey to learn more! Changes to Our Adult Bible Study Dear Community, After some discernment, I want to share a small change we will be making to our Bible study program. Because of the length and commitment needed for Fr. Mike’s Bible in a Year, I realize it's difficult for us to experience it together as a parish community, as I had hoped. For our parish study together, I have felt called to take a different path—one that will allow us not only to learn about our faith but also to encounter its beauty and to be drawn closer to Christ and to one another. For this reason, we will begin Bishop Barron’s Catholicism series. Some of you may have experienced this series before, but I would love to offer it again, especially for those who have never had the opportunity to journey through it. Bishop Barron has a beautiful gift for presenting the Catholic faith in a way that connects Scripture, tradition, history, art, beauty, the saints, and the deepest questions of the human heart. It is more than simply a study—it is an invitation to see our faith with fresh eyes and to rediscover the beauty of what we believe. Bishop Barron is now introducing the 4th edition of the series. While the heart of the content remains the same, the presentation and digital resources have been renewed, making the experience even more accessible. I hope that this will be more than a weekly class. I hope it will become a spiritual journey we make together as a community—learning, praying, reflecting, and growing closer to Christ. Because I want to prepare the materials well and create an environment where we can truly engage with one another and go deeper into our faith, participation will be limited to 25 parishioners. If you feel called to join us on this journey, please sign up using the new registration form available in the narthex this weekend. Spots are limited, so I encourage you to register early. I look forward to walking this journey with you. Congratulations Deacon Larry Fox! After three years of formation, 12 people were certified as spiritual directors in May through the School of Spiritual Direction for the Diocese of Little Rock. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrated a special Mass May 17 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock for the students, their families and other program participants. New Acolytes Take Their Next Steps - August 9th Our candidates for the permanent diaconate took a significant step forward in embracing this beautiful ministry entrusted to them by the Lord. As the program director, it fills my heart with joy to witness these candidates and their wives getting closer to ordination. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of our Bishop, our dedicated formation team, and everyone involved—especially the families of our candidates and their children, whose sacrifices have made this journey possible. (Credit: Ruben Quinteros) Subiaco Abbey Retreat 2026 Please keep our bishop and priests in your prayers as they continue their retreat at Subiaco Abbey through Friday. May this time of rest, renewal and reflection strengthen them for the work ahead. The Living Stations of the Cross ✝︎ The Living Stations of the Cross have been a grace for our community. As we walk with Christ, we remember: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24). In each station, we have contemplated His love and sacrifice, and in our unity, we have seen His presence alive among us. Church Renovations are Complete! What a transformation! It is truly beautiful—every detail thoughtfully designed to give glory to God and honor the liturgy. This sacred space has been renewed in a way that makes it even more inspiring and reverent. Thank you for your support, prayers, and sacrifices. Holy Thursday What a blessing to celebrate this sacred Mass in our newly renovated church. ✝︎ What a blessing to honor the gift of the Eucharist and the priesthood, instituted by Christ on this holy day. 🌟What a blessing to witness our Elect and Candidates present the oils. 🙏🏼What a blessing to spend time with our Lord in silence and watchful prayer. 🤍What a blessing to be uplifted by our beautifully prepared choir. 🌿What a blessing to wash the feet of our community in humility and love. 💗What a blessing to have our seminarian, Abner, with us. —Truly, what a blessing to celebrate such a beautiful and grace-filled Mass together— Good Friday ✠ The Greek word “τετέλεσται” (tetelestai) indicates that our debt has been paid in full, we have been restored and made whole again. Easter Vigil Mass It has been a triduum full of blessings. We are so proud of the spiritual growth in both communities. We are deeply grateful to welcome new members as we continue our journey toward heaven, our true homeland. Without a doubt, God has blessed our community in many ways, and we give thanks with joyful hearts. Italy Jubilee Pilgrimage Our St. John’s pilgrims are off to a blessed start on their Jubilee Pilgrimage through Italy! They began in Turin, visiting the resting place of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and praying before the Shroud of Turin. They journeyed to Pisa for Mass at the Cathedral and climbed up the Leaning Tower before heading to Florence. In the past few days, they’ve been exploring the beauty and faith of Florence, Siena, and Orvieto. 🙏 Please keep Father Mauricio, Father Samy, and all our pilgrims in your prayers as they journey together on this pilgrimage of faith. 💒✝️ Please keep Abner Sierra in your prayers! He will begin his formation at the House of Formation in Little Rock. May God guide him, strengthen him, and fill him with joy as he follows his call to serve. ✝️✨ Be Part of Our Church Family —Come as you are and experience the love, support, and joy of a community rooted in faith. You’re not just welcome — you belong— Woodcrated Altar by Deacon Mark Verkamp There’s still some work to do on our woodcrafter altar, but it’s already starting to look mesmerizing! I’m so grateful for all your support and prayers. Thank you so much! Youth Mass | Growing in Faith A beautiful gathering of our elementary, high school, college students, and young adults, growing together in faith. Guided by a spiritual father and community, our youth remembered our human and spiritual dimensions—and our most profound need for God. The Eucharist is the food of our souls, nourishing us to live, love, and walk with Christ. Growing in faith. Rooted in Christ. Nourished by the Eucharist. September 20th 2026 Happy Catechetical Sunday! Catechetical Sunday 2026 ✨📖 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… to bring good news to the poor.” — Luke 4:18 🙏— Today, we celebrate Catechetical Sunday and give thanks for the gift of faith formation in our parish community. Our youth are taking the lead! 🌟 Through their faith, service, witness, and participation, our young people remind us that they are not only the future of the Church—they are an important part of the Church today. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide our youth, catechists, parents, and all who faithfully share the Gospel and help others encounter Christ. 🙏🏼 Happy Catechetical Sunday! ✝️❤️ Subiaco Abbey Hispanic Women's Conference 2027 Save the date for the first Diocesan Hispanic Women's conference! Contact Subiaco Abbey to learn more! Changes to Our Adult Bible Study Dear Community, After some discernment, I want to share a small change we will be making to our Bible study program. Because of the length and commitment needed for Fr. Mike’s Bible in a Year, I realize it's difficult for us to experience it together as a parish community, as I had hoped. For our parish study together, I have felt called to take a different path—one that will allow us not only to learn about our faith but also to encounter its beauty and to be drawn closer to Christ and to one another. For this reason, we will begin Bishop Barron’s Catholicism series. Some of you may have experienced this series before, but I would love to offer it again, especially for those who have never had the opportunity to journey through it. Bishop Barron has a beautiful gift for presenting the Catholic faith in a way that connects Scripture, tradition, history, art, beauty, the saints, and the deepest questions of the human heart. It is more than simply a study—it is an invitation to see our faith with fresh eyes and to rediscover the beauty of what we believe. Bishop Barron is now introducing the 4th edition of the series. While the heart of the content remains the same, the presentation and digital resources have been renewed, making the experience even more accessible. I hope that this will be more than a weekly class. I hope it will become a spiritual journey we make together as a community—learning, praying, reflecting, and growing closer to Christ. Because I want to prepare the materials well and create an environment where we can truly engage with one another and go deeper into our faith, participation will be limited to 25 parishioners. If you feel called to join us on this journey, please sign up using the new registration form available in the narthex this weekend. Spots are limited, so I encourage you to register early. I look forward to walking this journey with you. Congratulations Deacon Larry Fox! After three years of formation, 12 people were certified as spiritual directors in May through the School of Spiritual Direction for the Diocese of Little Rock. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrated a special Mass May 17 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock for the students, their families and other program participants. New Acolytes Take Their Next Steps - August 9th Our candidates for the permanent diaconate took a significant step forward in embracing this beautiful ministry entrusted to them by the Lord. As the program director, it fills my heart with joy to witness these candidates and their wives getting closer to ordination. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of our Bishop, our dedicated formation team, and everyone involved—especially the families of our candidates and their children, whose sacrifices have made this journey possible. (Credit: Ruben Quinteros) Subiaco Abbey Retreat 2026 Please keep our bishop and priests in your prayers as they continue their retreat at Subiaco Abbey through Friday. May this time of rest, renewal and reflection strengthen them for the work ahead. The Living Stations of the Cross ✝︎ The Living Stations of the Cross have been a grace for our community. As we walk with Christ, we remember: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24). In each station, we have contemplated His love and sacrifice, and in our unity, we have seen His presence alive among us. Church Renovations are Complete! What a transformation! It is truly beautiful—every detail thoughtfully designed to give glory to God and honor the liturgy. This sacred space has been renewed in a way that makes it even more inspiring and reverent. Thank you for your support, prayers, and sacrifices. Holy Thursday What a blessing to celebrate this sacred Mass in our newly renovated church. ✝︎ What a blessing to honor the gift of the Eucharist and the priesthood, instituted by Christ on this holy day. 🌟What a blessing to witness our Elect and Candidates present the oils. 🙏🏼What a blessing to spend time with our Lord in silence and watchful prayer. 🤍What a blessing to be uplifted by our beautifully prepared choir. 🌿What a blessing to wash the feet of our community in humility and love. 💗What a blessing to have our seminarian, Abner, with us. —Truly, what a blessing to celebrate such a beautiful and grace-filled Mass together— Good Friday ✠ The Greek word “τετέλεσται” (tetelestai) indicates that our debt has been paid in full, we have been restored and made whole again. Easter Vigil Mass It has been a triduum full of blessings. We are so proud of the spiritual growth in both communities. We are deeply grateful to welcome new members as we continue our journey toward heaven, our true homeland. Without a doubt, God has blessed our community in many ways, and we give thanks with joyful hearts. Italy Jubilee Pilgrimage Our St. John’s pilgrims are off to a blessed start on their Jubilee Pilgrimage through Italy! They began in Turin, visiting the resting place of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and praying before the Shroud of Turin. They journeyed to Pisa for Mass at the Cathedral and climbed up the Leaning Tower before heading to Florence. In the past few days, they’ve been exploring the beauty and faith of Florence, Siena, and Orvieto. 🙏 Please keep Father Mauricio, Father Samy, and all our pilgrims in your prayers as they journey together on this pilgrimage of faith. 💒✝️ Please keep Abner Sierra in your prayers! He will begin his formation at the House of Formation in Little Rock. May God guide him, strengthen him, and fill him with joy as he follows his call to serve. ✝️✨ Be Part of Our Church Family —Come as you are and experience the love, support, and joy of a community rooted in faith. You’re not just welcome — you belong— CALENDAR OF EVENTS DIRECTIONS St. Augustine Annual Fundraiser! Join our sister church September 6th: Delicious food, Fun games, Great fellowship, and, most importantly, supporting one another! Annual Hispanic Food Fair Eat Hispanic cuisine & desserts, plus bouncy houses & entertainment for all ages. Funds raised support St. John Catholic School. Annual Harvest Fest Every year we host our annual Harvest Fest - filled with fellowship, food fun, activities, and much more! Contact our office or come visit us to learn how you can be apart of our faith community! Annual Monte Carlo Night Join us for a night of fun and excitement with wonderful food, drinks, games and fellowship! St. Augustine Annual Fundraiser! Join our sister church September 6th: Delicious food, Fun games, Great fellowship, and, most importantly, supporting one another! Annual Hispanic Food Fair Eat Hispanic cuisine & desserts, plus bouncy houses & entertainment for all ages. Funds raised support St. John Catholic School. Annual Harvest Fest Every year we host our annual Harvest Fest - filled with fellowship, food fun, activities, and much more! Contact our office or come visit us to learn how you can be apart of our faith community! Annual Monte Carlo Night Join us for a night of fun and excitement with wonderful food, drinks, games and fellowship! St. Augustine Annual Fundraiser! Join our sister church September 6th: Delicious food, Fun games, Great fellowship, and, most importantly, supporting one another! Annual Hispanic Food Fair Eat Hispanic cuisine & desserts, plus bouncy houses & entertainment for all ages. Funds raised support St. John Catholic School. Annual Harvest Fest Every year we host our annual Harvest Fest - filled with fellowship, food fun, activities, and much more! Contact our office or come visit us to learn how you can be apart of our faith community! Annual Monte Carlo Night Join us for a night of fun and excitement with wonderful food, drinks, games and fellowship! St. Augustine Annual Fundraiser! Join our sister church September 6th: Delicious food, Fun games, Great fellowship, and, most importantly, supporting one another! Annual Hispanic Food Fair Eat Hispanic cuisine & desserts, plus bouncy houses & entertainment for all ages. Funds raised support St. John Catholic School. Annual Harvest Fest Every year we host our annual Harvest Fest - filled with fellowship, food fun, activities, and much more! Contact our office or come visit us to learn how you can be apart of our faith community! Annual Monte Carlo Night Join us for a night of fun and excitement with wonderful food, drinks, games and fellowship! St. Augustine Annual Fundraiser! Join our sister church September 6th: Delicious food, Fun games, Great fellowship, and, most importantly, supporting one another! Annual Hispanic Food Fair Eat Hispanic cuisine & desserts, plus bouncy houses & entertainment for all ages. Funds raised support St. John Catholic School. Annual Harvest Fest Every year we host our annual Harvest Fest - filled with fellowship, food fun, activities, and much more! Contact our office or come visit us to learn how you can be apart of our faith community! Annual Monte Carlo Night Join us for a night of fun and excitement with wonderful food, drinks, games and fellowship! St. Augustine Annual Fundraiser! Join our sister church September 6th: Delicious food, Fun games, Great fellowship, and, most importantly, supporting one another! Annual Hispanic Food Fair Eat Hispanic cuisine & desserts, plus bouncy houses & entertainment for all ages. Funds raised support St. John Catholic School. Annual Harvest Fest Every year we host our annual Harvest Fest - filled with fellowship, food fun, activities, and much more! Contact our office or come visit us to learn how you can be apart of our faith community! Annual Monte Carlo Night Join us for a night of fun and excitement with wonderful food, drinks, games and fellowship! Recent Parish News St. John Catholic School We all participate in learning every day of our lives. But the learning we do as children is the foundation for all the rest. At St. John Catholic School, we have created an environment for learning that allows us to teach our students in a very special way, rooted in the life of Christ, while fostering the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the whole person. The fruit of our labors are children who are strengthened in spirit, mind and body. They are leaders for the future who are grounded in faith. By creating educational excellence in an environment of spiritual strength, St. John's Catholic School is truly a place where faith and knowledge meet. Welcome to our school - come be a part of our family! Visit our website to learn more. 1/12

Our Parish Staff Meet the Caretakers of the St. John Catholic Church Parish Norma Cano Office Administrator churchoffice@sjccr.org ext. 221 Ms. Tanisha Najera Parish & School Accountant accounting@sjccr.org ext. 227 Cynthia Solis Faith Formation & Youth Director faithformation@sjccr.org ext. 233 Jarendy Calvario Faith Formation & Youth Director Asst. youthministry@sjccr.org ext. 223 Vacant Choir Director Mr. Matt Miller Facility Manager facilitymanager@sjccr.org ext. 222 Finance Council Members Vince Prince - Chair Cheryl Garrison - Vice Chair Madelyn Lee Miller - Advisor Donna Harpeneau - Advisor Dustin Shoptaw - Advisor Parish Council Members Cassity Hogins - Chair Brett Sawyer Bolin - Vice Chair Yvonne Aceves - Secretary

English Choir Director of Music: Vacant St. John Catholic Church English Choir sings each Sunday Mass at 11:00 AM, as well as Holiday and Holy Day Masses. If interested, please visit or contact our parish office. Schedule: Rehearsal: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Warm-up for Mass: Sundays at 10:00 AM Choir Sings: Sundays at 11:00 AM Mass Vigil Mass Cantor St. John Catholic Church Choir is in need of volunteer cantors, pianists, and organists. During the 5:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass, there is a rotation of cantors that accompany an organist or pianist. Due to circumstances, our cantor list cannot support the need for music at every Vigil Mass. If you are interested in becoming a member of this ministry, please contact our parish office. Schedule: Rehearsal & Warm-up for Mass: Saturdays at 4:00 PM Spanish Choir St. John Catholic Church Spanish Choir sings at each Sunday Mass at 8:00 AM. If interested, please visit or contact our parish office. Schedule: Rehearsal: Mondays at 6:00 PM Warm-up for Mass: Sundays at 7:30 AM Choir Sings: Sundays at 8:00 AM Mass Music Ministry "Sing with your voices, your hearts, your lips, and your lives, sing to the Lord a new song." ~ St. Augustine

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Each Sunday Catholics proclaim the Nicene Creed during Mass. This profession of faith "begins with God, for God is the first and the last, the beginning and the end of everything. The credo (Latin, meaning 'I believe') begins with God the Father, for the Father is the first divine person of the most Holy Trinity; our credo (creed) begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God’s works." Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 198 The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Interested in becoming Catholic? Mon - Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (479) 967-3699 Directions Visit Our Church Office Have Questions? Please fill out the form below, and our Faith Formation Director will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. May God bless you! First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! WHAT WE BELIEVE

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Sacraments "The Sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. The visible rites by which the sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required dispositions" (CCC 1131 ). "Christ is in the Father by reason of His divine nature, we are in him by reason of His human birth, and He is in us through the mystery of the Sacraments." ~ St. Hilary of Poitiers Baptism "Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua ), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments” (CCC 1213 ). To have your child baptized, contact our office to make an appointment with the pastor. For adults seeking Baptism, please enroll in our OCIA program. Reconciliation "Christ instituted the sacrament of Penance for all sinful members of his Church: above all for those who, since Baptism, have fallen into grave sin, and have thus lost their baptismal grace and wounded ecclesial communion. It is to them that the sacrament of Penance offers a new possibility to convert and to recover the grace of justification" (CCC 1446 ). Click here to view Confession times. "In failing to confess, Lord, I would only hide You from myself, not myself from You." ~ St. Augustine The Holy Eucharist "The Eucharist is the heart and the summit of the Church's life, for in it Christ associates his Church and all her members with his sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving offered once for all on the cross to his Father; by this sacrifice he pours out the graces of salvation on his Body which is the Church" (CCC 1407 ). For Mass times, please click here . To enroll in first Communion classes, please contact our parish office. “What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! O sublime humility! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble Himself like this under the form of a little bread, for our salvation." ~ St. Francis of Assisi Confirmation "Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation constitute the 'sacraments of Christian initiation,' whose unity must be safeguarded... "For by the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed" (CCC 1285 ). To register for Confirmation classes, please contact our parish office for more details. Anointing of the Sick "By the sacred Anointing of the Sick and the prayer of the priests, the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them; and indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ"(CCC 1499 ). To request an anointing, please contact our office to make an appointment with our pastor. Holy Matrimony "The matrimonial convenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the while of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this convenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament" (CCC 1601 ). Preparation must begin six months before the wedding date. Contact our office to speak with our pastor for more information. “When a husband and wife are united in marriage, they no longer seem like something earthly, but rather like the image of God himself.” ~ St. John Chrysostom Holy Orders Through the sacrament of Holy Orders, priests share in the universal dimensions of the mission that Christ entrusted to the apostles. The spiritual gift they have received in ordination prepares them, not for a limited and restricted mission, "but for the fullest, in fact the universal mission of salvation 'to the end of the earth," "prepared in spirit to preach the Gospel everywhere" (CCC 1565 ). If you are discerning a vocation please visit the Diocese of Little Rock Vocations Office for more information. Additional Information To arrange a newborn blessing, a particular Mass intention, a presentation, Quinceañera Mass, or to arrange a funeral, please get in touch with our parish office. Contact Us