ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

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 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. 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. ✝️✨ 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. 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. 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. ✝️✨ 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

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Scripture Studies Fostering spiritual growth through the understanding of scripture. "The outcome or the fruit of reading holy Scripture is by no means negligible: it is the fullness of eternal happiness. For these are the books which tell us of eternal life, which were written not only that we might believe but also that we might have everlasting life. When we do live that life we shall understand fully, we shall love completely, and our desires will be totally satisfied. " ~ St. Bonaventure Go Deeper Dive deeper into the mysteries of Holy Scripture, where you will be exposed to the scholarly examination and interpretation of the Bible, guided by Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium of the Church. Scripture studies will place a heavy emphasis on understanding Scripture within the context of the Church's teachings and historical understanding, encouraging both personal reflection and communal discussion, aiding spiritual growth, and a deeper connection with God's word. Interested in learning more? Please contact our parish office or the coordinator of Scripture Studies, Fr. Daniel Ramos, using the information below. Fr. Daniel Ramos Pastor & Coordinator of Scripture Studies frdaniel@sjccr.org Contact Us

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Adult Ministry Furthering adult religious education “Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore, seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand.” ~ St. Augustine of Hippo About Our Ministry Our Adult Ministry includes many activities such as Bible studies, social events, contemporary issues studies, canonical studies, liturgical studies, and more for the adult members of our parish community. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please get in touch with our parish office for more information. Contact Us

Extraordinary Eucharistic 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 Altar Servers assist the presider at liturgy. They may be boys or girls no younger than 3rd grade, teens or adults. All servers need to be able to receive Holy Communion and be willing to attend any training sessions. 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. In cases where they are unable to be present, they are expected to provide their own substitute. 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. 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 especially is 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 “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

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"He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, for the old order has passed away.” ~ Revelation 21:4 About Our Ministry This ministry allows our parishioners to come together to help comfort the grieving members of our parish who have recently lost a family member. This ministry prepares a meal, which follows the funeral and burial, for family and friends who attend the funeral of one of our parishioners. To get involved or find out more information, contact the parish office or one of our ministry members listed below. Contact Us Dr. Mary Ann Rollans Member mar@suddenlink.net Sue Street Member suestreett@gmail.com Cori Williams Member patrickncori@suddenlink.net Bereavement Meal Ministry

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About Us We, as a community of believers, Created by the Father, Enriched by the Holy Spirit and sustained by the Blessed Eucharist, are called to respond to Jesus Christ by making the gift of the Catholic faith a shared reality. Our History 1/7 Learn more about the history of St. Ann and St. John Catholic Church. LEARN MORE OUR MISSION St. John Catholic Church, a congregation in Russellville, offers members - and visitors - a chance to become part of something greater... to grow in their love of God and for one another within our beautiful community. We are in the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Diocese of Little Rock, under the guidance of the Most Reverend Anthony B. Taylor, Bishop of Little Rock; in communion with the Holy See of the Roman Catholic Church. We are rooted in Christ's teachings in the Bible and the tradition and guidance of his most holy Church. We believe worship is something that can be expressed in everything we do. Our philosophy is founded on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church. No matter who you are, there’s a special place for you at our parish. Get in touch today or come and visit us in person! Interested in learning more about what we believe or about becoming Catholic? Click below to learn more! LEARN MORE

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