ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

English Choir Director of Music: Dr. Adam Miller amiller@atu.edu 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 or see Dr. Adam Miller at 10:00 AM before Sunday Mass. 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 to be directed to Dr. Adam Miller, Director of Music. 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 or see Dr. Adam Miller at 10:00 AM before Sunday Mass. 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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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 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. ✝️✨ Salvador Gonzalez We unite in prayer and gratitude for our parishioner, Salvador González. Salvador is currently in training for the Permanent Diaconate, and last October 3, he was installed as a Lector, taking an important step on his path to ordination. Let us continue to pray for the Savior, for his family and for our parish community, that this blessing among us may strengthen us in faith and service to the Lord. Campus Improvements Underway! We’re excited to share some recent and upcoming updates around our parish campus: ⛪️ Roof Repairs: Following storm damage, roofing work is underway on the church, duplexes, adult center, rectory/chapel, and parts of the school. 🅿️ Parking Lot Refresh: The parking lot has been freshly sealed and re-striped, and new parking stops have been installed to help protect our fence. 🛝 Playground Enhancements: Two new water faucets 🚰 will be added for easier access. We’ve also updated the play area with modern protective borders—and more fun is coming! Soon, children will enjoy new games, including basketball and others. 🙏 Liturgical Beauty: Deacon Mark continues his beautiful work in the church lobby, crafting handmade niches to enrich the liturgical atmosphere of our sacred space. A Heartfelt Thank You ♡✦♡ We sincerely thank the generous donors, local companies, parishioners, and the entire community whose support makes these improvements possible—special thanks to our Administrative Assistant, Mr. Don, and the facility manager, Mr. Matt, for coordinating these efforts with great care and dedication. “Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” –1 Corinthians 10:31— Let us continue building and caring for our shared spaces in faith and unity. New Addition to Narthex 🙏 Liturgical Beauty: Deacon Mark continues his beautiful work in the church lobby, crafting handmade niches to enrich the liturgical atmosphere of our sacred space. A Heartfelt Thank You ♡✦♡ “Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” –1 Corinthians 10:31— Let us continue building and caring for our shared spaces in faith and unity. Welcome, Dr. Adam Miller! We are overjoyed to welcome Adam P. Miller as the new Choir Director. 🙌✨ With over 15 years of dedicated service in music ministry, Adam P. Miller brings a wealth of experience, spiritual depth, and a profound love for sacred music to every choir he leads. Rooted in the rich traditions of the Catholic Church, he has devoted his life to glorifying God through liturgical music that uplifts the soul and deepens the faith of both choir and congregation. A lifelong musician and faithful Catholic, Adam P. Miller has directed parish choirs, led diocesan music events, and collaborated on major liturgical celebrations, including Easter and Christmas Masses, Confirmations, and Eucharistic Adoration. He is well-versed in Gregorian chant, polyphony, contemporary Catholic worship, and the structure of the Mass, always ensuring that the music aligns reverently with the liturgy. Adam P. Miller seeks musical excellence and a spirit of unity, prayer, and worship in every rehearsal and performance. His mission is to inspire hearts, draw souls closer to Christ, and lead the choir in becoming instruments of grace in the liturgy. Let’s give him a warm, spirit-filled welcome to him and his spouse, Certified Public Accountant Madelyn Miller!! 🎵🙏 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— Relic of the True Cross adorns the diocese’s new Jubilee Cross An Arkansas deacon crafted the Jubilee Cross, which will serve as a symbol of the Holy Year for the Diocese of Little Rock. Deacon Mark Verkamp, assistant to the director of diaconate formation and deacon at Sacred Heart Church in Charleston, said creating the cross that can be carried or displayed on a table was “awe-inspiring” since it includes a relic from the cross believed to be carried by Jesus before his death and resurrection. 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. ✝️✨ Salvador Gonzalez We unite in prayer and gratitude for our parishioner, Salvador González. Salvador is currently in training for the Permanent Diaconate, and last October 3, he was installed as a Lector, taking an important step on his path to ordination. Let us continue to pray for the Savior, for his family and for our parish community, that this blessing among us may strengthen us in faith and service to the Lord. Campus Improvements Underway! We’re excited to share some recent and upcoming updates around our parish campus: ⛪️ Roof Repairs: Following storm damage, roofing work is underway on the church, duplexes, adult center, rectory/chapel, and parts of the school. 🅿️ Parking Lot Refresh: The parking lot has been freshly sealed and re-striped, and new parking stops have been installed to help protect our fence. 🛝 Playground Enhancements: Two new water faucets 🚰 will be added for easier access. We’ve also updated the play area with modern protective borders—and more fun is coming! Soon, children will enjoy new games, including basketball and others. 🙏 Liturgical Beauty: Deacon Mark continues his beautiful work in the church lobby, crafting handmade niches to enrich the liturgical atmosphere of our sacred space. A Heartfelt Thank You ♡✦♡ We sincerely thank the generous donors, local companies, parishioners, and the entire community whose support makes these improvements possible—special thanks to our Administrative Assistant, Mr. Don, and the facility manager, Mr. Matt, for coordinating these efforts with great care and dedication. “Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” –1 Corinthians 10:31— Let us continue building and caring for our shared spaces in faith and unity. New Addition to Narthex 🙏 Liturgical Beauty: Deacon Mark continues his beautiful work in the church lobby, crafting handmade niches to enrich the liturgical atmosphere of our sacred space. A Heartfelt Thank You ♡✦♡ “Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” –1 Corinthians 10:31— Let us continue building and caring for our shared spaces in faith and unity. Welcome, Dr. Adam Miller! We are overjoyed to welcome Adam P. Miller as the new Choir Director. 🙌✨ With over 15 years of dedicated service in music ministry, Adam P. Miller brings a wealth of experience, spiritual depth, and a profound love for sacred music to every choir he leads. Rooted in the rich traditions of the Catholic Church, he has devoted his life to glorifying God through liturgical music that uplifts the soul and deepens the faith of both choir and congregation. A lifelong musician and faithful Catholic, Adam P. Miller has directed parish choirs, led diocesan music events, and collaborated on major liturgical celebrations, including Easter and Christmas Masses, Confirmations, and Eucharistic Adoration. He is well-versed in Gregorian chant, polyphony, contemporary Catholic worship, and the structure of the Mass, always ensuring that the music aligns reverently with the liturgy. Adam P. Miller seeks musical excellence and a spirit of unity, prayer, and worship in every rehearsal and performance. His mission is to inspire hearts, draw souls closer to Christ, and lead the choir in becoming instruments of grace in the liturgy. Let’s give him a warm, spirit-filled welcome to him and his spouse, Certified Public Accountant Madelyn Miller!! 🎵🙏 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— Relic of the True Cross adorns the diocese’s new Jubilee Cross An Arkansas deacon crafted the Jubilee Cross, which will serve as a symbol of the Holy Year for the Diocese of Little Rock. Deacon Mark Verkamp, assistant to the director of diaconate formation and deacon at Sacred Heart Church in Charleston, said creating the cross that can be carried or displayed on a table was “awe-inspiring” since it includes a relic from the cross believed to be carried by Jesus before his death and resurrection. 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. ✝️✨ Salvador Gonzalez We unite in prayer and gratitude for our parishioner, Salvador González. Salvador is currently in training for the Permanent Diaconate, and last October 3, he was installed as a Lector, taking an important step on his path to ordination. Let us continue to pray for the Savior, for his family and for our parish community, that this blessing among us may strengthen us in faith and service to the Lord. Campus Improvements Underway! We’re excited to share some recent and upcoming updates around our parish campus: ⛪️ Roof Repairs: Following storm damage, roofing work is underway on the church, duplexes, adult center, rectory/chapel, and parts of the school. 🅿️ Parking Lot Refresh: The parking lot has been freshly sealed and re-striped, and new parking stops have been installed to help protect our fence. 🛝 Playground Enhancements: Two new water faucets 🚰 will be added for easier access. We’ve also updated the play area with modern protective borders—and more fun is coming! Soon, children will enjoy new games, including basketball and others. 🙏 Liturgical Beauty: Deacon Mark continues his beautiful work in the church lobby, crafting handmade niches to enrich the liturgical atmosphere of our sacred space. A Heartfelt Thank You ♡✦♡ We sincerely thank the generous donors, local companies, parishioners, and the entire community whose support makes these improvements possible—special thanks to our Administrative Assistant, Mr. Don, and the facility manager, Mr. Matt, for coordinating these efforts with great care and dedication. “Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” –1 Corinthians 10:31— Let us continue building and caring for our shared spaces in faith and unity. New Addition to Narthex 🙏 Liturgical Beauty: Deacon Mark continues his beautiful work in the church lobby, crafting handmade niches to enrich the liturgical atmosphere of our sacred space. A Heartfelt Thank You ♡✦♡ “Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” –1 Corinthians 10:31— Let us continue building and caring for our shared spaces in faith and unity. Welcome, Dr. Adam Miller! We are overjoyed to welcome Adam P. Miller as the new Choir Director. 🙌✨ With over 15 years of dedicated service in music ministry, Adam P. Miller brings a wealth of experience, spiritual depth, and a profound love for sacred music to every choir he leads. Rooted in the rich traditions of the Catholic Church, he has devoted his life to glorifying God through liturgical music that uplifts the soul and deepens the faith of both choir and congregation. A lifelong musician and faithful Catholic, Adam P. Miller has directed parish choirs, led diocesan music events, and collaborated on major liturgical celebrations, including Easter and Christmas Masses, Confirmations, and Eucharistic Adoration. He is well-versed in Gregorian chant, polyphony, contemporary Catholic worship, and the structure of the Mass, always ensuring that the music aligns reverently with the liturgy. Adam P. Miller seeks musical excellence and a spirit of unity, prayer, and worship in every rehearsal and performance. His mission is to inspire hearts, draw souls closer to Christ, and lead the choir in becoming instruments of grace in the liturgy. Let’s give him a warm, spirit-filled welcome to him and his spouse, Certified Public Accountant Madelyn Miller!! 🎵🙏 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— Relic of the True Cross adorns the diocese’s new Jubilee Cross An Arkansas deacon crafted the Jubilee Cross, which will serve as a symbol of the Holy Year for the Diocese of Little Rock. Deacon Mark Verkamp, assistant to the director of diaconate formation and deacon at Sacred Heart Church in Charleston, said creating the cross that can be carried or displayed on a table was “awe-inspiring” since it includes a relic from the cross believed to be carried by Jesus before his death and resurrection. CALENDAR OF EVENTS DIRECTIONS Hispanic Food Fair Save the date! April 18, 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Eat Hispanic cuisine and desserts, plus bouncy houses and 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! Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Join us for a day of good food, good music, and great entertainment as we celebrate the beauty of Hispanic culture and traditions! Hispanic Food Fair Save the date! April 18, 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Eat Hispanic cuisine and desserts, plus bouncy houses and 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! Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Join us for a day of good food, good music, and great entertainment as we celebrate the beauty of Hispanic culture and traditions! Hispanic Food Fair Save the date! April 18, 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Eat Hispanic cuisine and desserts, plus bouncy houses and 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! Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Join us for a day of good food, good music, and great entertainment as we celebrate the beauty of Hispanic culture and traditions! Hispanic Food Fair Save the date! April 18, 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Eat Hispanic cuisine and desserts, plus bouncy houses and 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! Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Join us for a day of good food, good music, and great entertainment as we celebrate the beauty of Hispanic culture and traditions! Hispanic Food Fair Save the date! April 18, 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Eat Hispanic cuisine and desserts, plus bouncy houses and 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! Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Join us for a day of good food, good music, and great entertainment as we celebrate the beauty of Hispanic culture and traditions! Hispanic Food Fair Save the date! April 18, 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Eat Hispanic cuisine and desserts, plus bouncy houses and 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! Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Join us for a day of good food, good music, and great entertainment as we celebrate the beauty of Hispanic culture and traditions! Hispanic Food Fair Save the date! April 18, 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Eat Hispanic cuisine and desserts, plus bouncy houses and 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! Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Join us for a day of good food, good music, and great entertainment as we celebrate the beauty of Hispanic culture and traditions! Hispanic Food Fair Save the date! April 18, 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Eat Hispanic cuisine and desserts, plus bouncy houses and 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! Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Join us for a day of good food, good music, and great entertainment as we celebrate the beauty of Hispanic culture and traditions! 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

Charismatic Renewal “Grace is first and foremost the gift of the Spirit who justifies and sanctifies us” (CCC 2003). About Our Ministry Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) is a spiritual movement within the Catholic Church that emphasises the availability of the power and the many gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer, and the need for a personal relationship with God through our Lord Jesus Christ in order to live life to the fullest. To find out more information, contact the parish office below. Contact Us Want to Learn More? Visit the Diocese of Little Rock Webpage: Learn More Meet Our Board Members Kelvin Sierra Coordinator Gisela Zelaya Co-Chair Emmy Cano Secretary Yacira Bonilla Treasurer Information about the Catholic Charismatic Renewal provided by ccr.org.au

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Webpage and Social Media About Our Ministry In order to share the fruits of our parish life with the local community, our dedicated staff members work through various social media outlets to make this mission possible. To find out more information, contact the parish office or the ministry staff using the information listed below. Find us on Facebook & Instagram Contact Us Meet Our Members Cynthia Solis Member faithformation@sjccr.org Jarendy Calvario Member youthministry@sjccr.org

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Extraordinary Ministers of Communion It is wondrous privilege not only to receive Christ truly present in our midst, but also to be the instrument through which Christ gives himself to the members of His Body. A deep, abiding faith in the Jesus who is our food, our life, our stay is to mark the life of all Catholics, and particularly Extraordinary Ministers. Through the Pastor, the Bishop appoints a person to this Ministry for a specific length of time. Any fully initiated Catholic, in good standing, who is a registered parishioner, is eligible to apply to serve in this ministry. Extraordinary Ministers are scheduled according to the needs or preferences of the individual EM as well as according to the needs of the parish. For more information regarding this ministry, please contact the parish office. Lectors In the Eucharistic liturgy, God is present in His Word just as truly as Jesus himself is present in the Eucharist. Therefore the proclamation of God's Word is an extremely important liturgical ministry. Through this ministry, God continues to give us life, form us, mold us, shape us, challenge us, convert us, grace us, and draw us to deeper life in Him. One who aspires to this ministry holds this belief deeply. He or she should have the skill of public reading. The scheduling of lectors is done according to the needs of preferences of the individual lector as well as according to the needs of the parish. Each lector is provided with a workbook to assist him or her in preparation. This ministry is open to any Catholic, fully initiated (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) who is a registered parishioner. Newly confirmed youth and adults are particularly urged to consider this ministry. Please contact the parish office for more information. Altar Servers assist the presider during the liturgy, acting as the "...servants of Jesus Christ, the eternal high priest. Therefore, you are called in a particular way to be young friends of Jesus.” ~ St. Pope John Paul II They may be boys or girls, no younger than 2nd grade, teens or adults. All servers need to have received the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion. Servers should arrive 15 minutes before Mass. Servers should know and be willing to recite responses at Mass. Just as with adult liturgical ministers, school-age servers need to be responsible about showing up for their assigned Masses. One training session, conducted within the church by Mr. Doug Barborek, is required for every new server, but experienced altar servers are also welcome to refresh skills and learn new roles. Altar Servers are scheduled according to the needs or preferences of the individual Server as well as according to the needs of the parish. For more information regarding this ministry, please contact the parish office. Altar Servers Ushers and Welcoming This is an important ministry and ensures that those attending Mass or other liturgical celebrations are welcomed and that there is an orderly progression of the service. The entire parish family exercises a ministry of hospitality in that we are to mirror God’s welcoming nature in the way we welcome one another. Certain members of the community take special leadership and concern in seeing that there are no strangers here and that all who come through our doors find a welcome place in our midst. Men and women are both welcome to this ministry to greet all who arrive, to answer guests’ questions, or give directions, to take up the collection, to distribute weekly bulletins, and to perform any other service as the assembly may need. For more information regarding this ministry, please contact the parish office. Altar Care Society This ministry is designed to maintain order and cleanliness at the altar and its environment. Volunteers assist in the washing of the altar linens and decorate for the various liturgical celebrations in accordance with liturgical norms. The altar society is a vital group, if we are to have a church that will stay well maintained. If you are interested in becoming part of this ministry please contact our parish office. Sacristans The Sacristan prepares and oversees the articles and elements required for the Liturgy so that all the members of the worshipping community can take their full, conscious and active part in the liturgical celebration. The sacristan knows the meaning and purpose of the liturgy as well as the needs of the particular liturgical assembly, and works carefully to provide the members with the liturgical items needed for a meaningful, prayerful, and active celebration. The church building must be opened and lit, cleaned and decorated for the celebration. Bread and wine must be in place, vessels and vestments available, linens in order, seating arrangements made, microphones set, books and candles set out. These are examples of some of the duties that are performed diligently for the celebration of Mass by our Sacristans. If interested, please contact our parish office. The Holy Rosary Our Lord taught that praying with others is especially powerful, as He is there within our midst during these times. This is especially true for the Rosary. As a community, we come together to pray the Rosary to further nourish our relationship with God. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our parish office. “When the Holy Rosary is said well, it gives Jesus and Mary more glory and is more meritorious than any other prayer.” ~ Saint Louis de Montfort Interested? If you are interested in joining any of the liturgical ministries listed, contact our parish office using the link below. Contact Us Liturgical Ministries information provided by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish located in Violet, Louisiana. Liturgical Ministries “One merits more by devoutly assisting at a Holy Mass than by distributing all of his goods to the poor and traveling all over the world on pilgrimage.” -St. Bernard

Submit a Prayer Request "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful." ~ James 5:16 Need Prayer? If you or someone you know is in need of prayer or for Mass intention requests, please reach out to our parish office to submit a prayer request. Contact Us “Let us pray to God for one another, for by carrying each other’s burden of charity in this way we will easily fulfill the law of Christ.” ~ St. Clare of Assisi

Our Parish Staff Meet the Caretakers of the St. John Catholic Church Parish Don Goodlow Assistant Administrator churchoffice@sjccr.org ext. 221 Ms. Tanisha Najera Secretary & Accountant Assistant secretary@sjccr.org ext. 227 Cynthia Solis Faith Formation & Youth Director secretary@sjccr.org ext. 233 Jarendy Calvario Faith Formation & Youth Director Asst. youthministry@sjccr.org ext. 223 Norma Cano Accounting accounting@sjccr.org ext. 226 Mr. Matt Miller Facility Manager facilitymanager@sjccr.org ext. 222 Parish Council Members Cassity Hogins - Chair Brett Sawyer Bolin - Vice Chair Yvonne Aceves - Secretary