ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

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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

Parish Bulletin Please click below to view our Parish Bulletin. 05/03/26

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Men's Ministry Fostering spiritual growth, fellowship, service, and faith formation. “Saint Joseph did not do extraordinary things, but rather by the constant practice of the ordinary and common virtues, he attained that sanctity which elevates him above all other saints.” ~ St. Joseph Marello About Our Ministry Men's Ministry allows the men of our parish to come together in a Christ-filled atmosphere while allowing social interaction through a monthly fellowship breakfast. To find out more information, contact the parish office or our coordinator, Damien Durbin, using the information listed below. Contact Us Men's Fellowship Breakfast "But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin." ~ 1 John 1:7 If you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact our coordinator, Damien Durbin, or our parish office. Damien Durbin Coordinator of Men's Fellowship Breakfast arkdurbin@yahoo.com

Our Mission Our Youth Ministry aims to help the youth of our parish form strong relationships with their friends in safe, God-centered environments. Our Youth Ministry is not solely for educating our youth. Without strong relationships, the youth of our parish will not flourish. We aim to help them find Catholic friends, form meaningful relationships, and deepen their faith through these connections. 1/7 About Our Ministry Our largest outreach program begins every Wednesday night, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, for students in grades 6th through 12th, under the leadership of Ms. Cynthia Solis. The program begins with a free dinner followed by a fun activity, and if available, participate in local service projects. Youth Night ends with a prayer service. Members are encouraged to bring friends, as well as non-Catholic friends. Parents are welcome to volunteer for meal preparation. Contact Us Interested in learning more about this ministry? Please reach our parish office or email our director, Ms. Cynthia Solis, using the information below. Cynthia Solis Director of Youth Ministry faithformation@sjccr.org Contact Us Youth Ministry Helping our youth form closer relationships to God and their peers

Our Pastor & Deacon Meet the Caretakers of the St. John Catholic Church Parish Rev. Daniel "Dan" Ramos Parish Pastor Ordained June 2, 2018 frdaniel@sjccr.org ext. 225 Dc. Lawrence "Larry" Fox Parish Deacon Ordained June 11, 2022 lwfox002@gmail.com