July 1, 2024 - Because the Catholic Churches of DeWitt County have been merged into one parish - St. John the Baptist, Clinton / Sacred Heart, Farmer City / St. Patrick, Wapella - only the St. Patrick website will be updated until a new parish name and website are created.
This website (clintonstjohns.org) will no longer be current EXCEPT for the BULLETINS. Bulletins are also available at the website below.
Click the "Catholic Churches..." link below to be redirected to the only maintained website: saintpatrickwapella.org.
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Catholic Churches of DeWitt County - Transitional Website 2024
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Welcome to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Our parish community is a vibrant and active place, continuing the mission of Christ in all that we do. We are a warm and welcoming community which prides itself on embracing all that enter our doors. Whether you are searching, visiting, or have chosen to become part of our parish, we hope that you find a spiritual home here at St. John's. On this site, you will find the current Mass times, our scheduled events, and other information about our parish. We welcome you to join us for Mass, and invite you to participate in the life of the parish family!
Growing Disciples Series
In the link below, please find a series of short video messages recorded by members of the Growing Disciples Core Team, which are meant to provide all of the faithful with tactical information and updates regarding the Growing Disciples series.
Growing Disciples Videos
Growing Disciples Informational Pamphlet
We are livestreaming
our weekend Masses!
Click Here For Weekly Mass Video Recordings
*Click Here For Audio Recordings of Father Szydlik's Homilies*
Volunteers Needed
Altar Servers Needed—St. John’s Parish is in need of altar servers at both weekend Masses. Students 4th grade and older and adults are needed and encouraged to help serve at our weekend Masses. Contact Silvia Comfort (217-520-6305) to get more information.
Music Leaders Needed—You may have noticed we have been short-handed lately at both weekend Masses. Some-times we have no musician available. Sometimes we have no Cantor available. Sunday Mass with no music is not good liturgy. Anyone high school age and older is welcome and needed to help us provide music at our weekend Masses. Contact Debbie Askins (217-935-3727) to volunteer or to get more information.
Lectors, Greeters, Ushers—These ministries need help too. To volunteer, please call the Parish Office.
We ask that you prayerfully consider if God might be calling you to minister to our parish in one of these ways.
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass Schedule
Wednesday & Friday 8:00am
Last Friday of each month is adoration after 8:00 mass
Baptism
Parents must be registered members and attend a class prior to scheduling the Baptism. Contact the Parish Office for further details.
Marriage
Couples planning a marriage need to have a personal interview with the Pastor at least 6 months prior to the date of the wedding.
Confessions
Confessions will be heard Saturdays from 3:20pm to 3:50pm and 15 minutes before weekday Masses.
Office Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Phone: 217-935-3727
Sacramental Emergency: 309-397-3835
E-mail: stjohnsclinton@yahoo.com
Prayer requests
Please pray for the following:
Nursing Homes: Bob Block, Jim Hertel, Helen Johanns, Linda Kilgarriff, Henri Stegemeier, Sue Thompson, and Florence Workman.
Prayers for the sick:
Kay Bailey, Mary Lou Barnett, Pamela Boatright, Connie Brown, Dawn Brown, Bailie Rae Clavet Jack & Phyllis Darnall, Betty Bray Geneser, Marya Hardin, Mary Kay Hirsbrunner, Mary Hirsch, Amy Jamison, Patty Lecomte, Steve Lighthall, Vi Lighthall, Randie Livingood, Trent McCartney, Kirby McDonald, Joni Mollet, Melvin Riegel, Madi Riley, Cortney Ritter, Fran Runyen, Bill Sargent, Lina, Satau, Mary Strum, Frank Villegas, Annie Waite, Angie Walden, Mary Walsh, Brett Willits, and David Woodford.
Publications
Events
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- Dec 31 2024 8:30 am - 8:30 AM Mass (FC)
- Dec 31 2024 6:30 pm - OCIA (H)
- Jan 1 2025 8:00 am - 8:00 AM Mass (C)
Parish Calendar Submissions
Please contact the Parish Office to have your event scheduled and included on the Parish Calendar. Office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:00am to 3:00pm
Readings
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of December 29, 2024
- Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 / Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 (see a) / 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 / Lk 2:41-52
- Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17 / Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10 / Lk 2:36-40
- Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21 / Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13 / Jn 1:1-18
- Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27 / Ps 67:2-3,5, 6, 8 (2a) / Gal 4:4-7 / Lk 2:16-21
- Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28 / Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 / Jn 1:19-28
- Friday: 1 Jn 2:29—3:6 / Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 / Jn 1:29-34
- Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10 / Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 / Jn 1:35-42
- Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6 / Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 (see 11) / Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 / Mt 2:1-12
