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Happy Easter and Priest Appreciation Week!

CLICK HERE to read this Sunday’s bulletin. 

Parish Office Closed 10-11 am tomorrow
The parish office will close from 10-11 am tomorrow and the following two Thursdays for a training. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Scotch & Cigar Night
Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 pm on the Patio
Join Fr. Novak, Fr. Kroll and Fr. Manti Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 PM on the patio for an evening of fellowship, scotch and cigars! Your $100 donation goes directly to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School. Click here to register by this Friday, April 26.

Online Stewardship Fair
On our parish website!
A couple weeks ago was our online stewardship fair. Looking to get plugged into the life of the parish? Seeking community? Interesting in volunteering for a ministry? There is something for everyone in every stage of life. Please take some time to visit the webpage where you will find four categories of areas you can get involved in this year. After you fill out a brief online form with your contact information, that ministry leader will be in touch with you soon.

Update Your Parishioner Information
Is your parishioner information up to date? If you haven’t recently, please login to Realm and check to see if your information is correct and up to date- especially your email address. Next month, we will be migrating our data over to a new database and communication tool called Ministry Platform. No action is required of you at this time except for helping us make sure your information is correct before Friday, May 10! If you need assistance in making a change, please contact the parish office at parish_office@stjohn-catholic.org or (405) 340-0691.

Faith Formation & Prayer Opportunities:

Joy of the Eucharist Podcast
Tune in now to our podcast- “Joy of the Eucharist.” Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, our Youtube page, or our website! Just search "Joy of the Eucharist" and be sure to like and subscribe so you will get updated when new episodes are published! We hope that this podcast inspires all who listen to cultivate a deeper love and devotion for Jesus, truly present in the most holy Sacrament of the altar. Click here to begin listening on our website!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) Spots Still Available
June 10-14
We still have some spots available for VBS this Summer! Please register soon on Realm.

VBS Volunteers Needed
We need plenty of volunteers to make this week of Vacation Bible School possible! Please contact children@stjohn-catholic.org if you are interested in helping with various tasks.

Catholicism 101 with Fr. Novak
TOMORROW, Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 pm in the Great Hall
Learn more about the Catholic faith and share some wine! Adult beverages and limited childcare provided. Register here!

Pilgrimage to Poland & Hungary with Fr. Novak
October 13-24, 2024
Visit sites important to the life of St. John Paul II and enjoy the culture of Eastern Europe. This pilgrimage is through the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma and is being led by our very own pastor, Fr. Novak! Visit cfook.org/pilgrimage to learn more.

S.P.A.R.K. -- Sharing, Playing and Renewing the Kingdom
Friday, May 3, 6-8 pm in the Gym
A time spent in faith, fellowship and food! Volunteers will help monitor students during the event--no planning is involved. All volunteers will need to be Safe and Sacred trained. If you have questions, email Sarah Knoles at children@stjohn-catholic.org. Please Note: We are meeting in the SEAS GYM for this session of SPARK. Please register on Realm by April 29!

Living the Mass
Mondays from May 6-June 10 from 7-8:30 pm in the Commons
Have you been wanting to "get more" out of Mass? This is a concise 5-session series ideal for folks who just joined the Church or those for whom the Mass has become a somewhat lifeless routine. Based on Edward Sri’s "A Biblical Walk Through The Mass," this will help with understanding the biblical and traditional origins, meaning of the words, gestures, rituals and symbolisms of the Mass. Join us and make the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass a lively and fruitful experience! Click here to register.

High School Youth Opportunities:

• Day of Reflection for Women (Middle School or older)
  Saturday, May 18 from 9 am-3:30 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lawton
  This is a Day of Reflection for women and young ladies who are interested in discerning Religious Life or just wanting to know more about the vocation. We will have time for prayer, adoration, confession, fellowship, and talks on Religious Life and discernment. Age range is anyone in Middle School or older (middle school ladies are asked to be accompanied by a parent). Please click here to register by May 10. Please reach out to Karen Robinson if you have any questions- (405) 721-1416.
  
  
• Spots still open for Steubenville Youth Conference!
  July 12-July 14 at Missouri State University
  Steubenville Mid-America is a high-energy youth conference where thousands of teens are invited to encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, engaging music, the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens. This conference is an outreach of Franciscan University in partnership with the St. Louis Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry. The conference will take place on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Open to High School students including incoming Freshmen and graduated Seniors. Please visit Realm to register or call the parish office for assistance!
• Koinonia- St. Joseph’s Flock
  Sundays at 6:45 pm
  Koinonia night is our weekly community night. Food, games, speakers, small groups. 
• Bible Study
  Wednesdays at 6 pm
  The Venture: High School Edition unlocks the mysteries of the Bible by showing the "big picture" of salvation history from Genesis to Revelation. After understanding more about the Bible, teens will be better equipped to make their Faith an indispensable part of their lives. Please register on Realm! Contact youth@stjohn-catholic.org for more information.
• Jesus & Java
  Meets every Thursday at 7 am at Ellis Island on Broadway
  Join us for morning coffee and conversations about Jesus!
• Youth Band & Choir
  We are forming a youth band and choir, allowing our musically inclined students an opportunity to play and sing together to worship and glorify God. If you are interested, please contact Matt LeBlanc at youth@stjohn-catholic.org.

Adult, Parent and Young Adult Faith Formation
Sundays between the 9 and 11:30 am Masses
Come to the one that best fits your stage of life! No need to have attended before, and no need to sign up! This is a great opportunity to grow in your faith and find community in your parish. Adults meet in the Fr. Shane Tharp Room downstairs, Parents meet in the Teachers Work Room in the school, and Young Adults meet in the Fr. Larkin Room downstairs. See you Sunday!

Prayer and Life Workshops
Began February 21, Every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Commons for 15 weeks
Like in a workshop where you learn to work by working, here you learn to pray by practicing different payer methods, from the first steps of simple prayer to the heights of contemplation. Join us for this 15 week workshop from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Commons. Register for the Prayer and Life Workshops here.

Women’s Evening Study
Every Wednesday from 6-7:15 pm in the Council Room
Women of St. Johns Wednesday Evening Bible study will be studying Walking with Purpose: Beholding Your King. We live in a self-centered culture that all too often leaves us feeling empty and dissatisfied. A fuller view of God and His glory is the perfect antidote, which you will experience in Beholding Your King. This study will meet the same dates and time as Wednesday Faith Formation/Middle School Youth group. Limited child care by reservation only. Register for the Women’s Evening Study here.

Moms of St. John’s Study
Every Wednesday, 9:30-11 am in the Council Room
A time for moms to come together for fellowship and growing in faith together! We will be going through the study: Rescue Project. Oftentimes our Christian faith is experienced as a mere set of rules and disciplines, and simply going to Church isn’t likely to lead us to embark on the great adventure that is following Jesus and continuing His mission of the rescuing of this world. The Rescue Project seeks to proclaim the gospel in a compelling and attractive way. Join us for this video Bible study experience imbued with beauty, authentic humanity, and accompaniment. Limited childcare provided, please register. Hope to see you there! Register for the Mom’s of St. John’s Study here.

Visitation Groups
What is a Visitation Group? Essentially, it is a group (8-10 people) that come together every week to walk the faith together in formation and encouragement. Click here to read more, or you can click here to watch a video message from our pastor, Fr. Novak.

Community Life:

Ladies Bunco
Friday, May 3 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Commons
Connect, Renew, and Recharge! Join us for the monthly Ladies Bunco at St John’s. Reservations are encouraged, however walk-ins are welcome. There is a $5 charge to play and all the money received each night will be redistributed back in cash prizes based on the number of participants playing. Players should bring a holiday snack to share. Drinks and paper goods are supplied by St. John’s. Bunco begins at 6:30 and finishes after playing 2 complete games and the prizes are awarded. Click here to register!

Baptism Preparation Class
Saturday, May 4, 10 am-12 pm in the Board Room
To have a child baptized at St. John the Baptist, you need to be registered in the parish, regularly attend Mass, and complete one of the available options of baptism preparation. If you have already completed baptism preparation, you need not repeat the process. All materials needed will be provided, as well as a boxed lunch for attendees. Limited childcare is available with online registration. Click here to register!

Baccalaureate Mass and Reception for High School Seniors
Sunday, May 5 at the 5:30 pm Mass
Please let us know if you are attending Mass by registering on Realm. This will help us know how much food to prepare for the reception following. This reception is open to ALL high school graduating seniors and their family. We will gather in the Great Hall for scholarship presentations, photo opportunities and light food will be available.

Parents of St. John’s Cinco de Mayo
Thursday, May 9, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Commons
Join the Parents of St. John’s in the Commons for Mexican food from Fuzzy’s and margaritas. $5 per adult - limited childcare available with registration. CLICK HERE to register!

Outreach:

Blood Drive
Sunday, May 19, 8:30 am-1 pm in the Great Hall
Save the date for our next blood drive- Sunday, May 19, 8:30 am-1 pm in the Great Hall. In addition to our normal giveaways, we have blessed medals we are giving to each donor - Saint Januarius medal - Patron Saint of Blood Donors.

“Giving blood is truly a pro-life act.” -Archbishop Paul Coakley

Cardinal Classic – Golf Tournament
Friday, May 3 at the Kickingbird Golf Club
SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who purchased a ticket! We can’t wait for May 3!

11th Annual Gift of Love Gala & Raffle Tickets
After Masses during April & May in the Commons Foyer
The Knights of Columbus will be selling Gala and Cash Raffle tickets in the Commons Foyer after all weekend Masses during April and May. You do not need to be present to win on the Raffle. For questions or tickets you can contact RJ Schulte at (405) 620-7491. Thank you for supporting the Center of Family Love!

Timeout
Every Wednesday from 10 am-1 pm in the Commons
Calling all Seniors and Caregivers: Let’s take some “TimeOut” to get together with friends and make new ones. TimeOut is celebrating its 23rd year offering socialization and programs that entertain and enrich. We celebrate Mass and enjoy a meal together. Check us out on Wednesdays from 10-1 in the Commons. For more information, contact Debbie Kosters 405-204-1783 or Pat Bourgeois 405-938-5544.

2024 Annual Catholic Appeal
“Live in the Spirit”
If you haven’t given a gift, you are invited to make your pledge now. The Annual Catholic Appeal supports ministries such as Catechist Formation, College Campus Ministry, Catholic Schools, Cause for Canonization, Discipleship Conference, Seminarian Education, Our Lady of Guadalupe Youth Camp and more. No gift is too small. Thank you for your prayerful and generous consideration. Learn more or make a gift online at https://archokc.org/aca-sjb

When your gift is drafted each month, let it be a reminder to pray for the ministries benefiting from your gift. It also allows the Church to save money on postage and processing costs allowing more of each dollar to go to the ministries. You can learn more or make your gift online at https://archokc.org/aca-sjb

Employment Opportunities:

School Positions for the 2023-24 & 2024-25 School Years
-Teachers
-After Care Workers
-Substitute Teachers
CLICK HERE to view available position descriptions and apply.

Positions within the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
-Part-Time Event Coordinator for the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma
CLICK HERE to view all available position descriptions and apply.

Happy Easter to you and your family!

Sincerely,

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
communications@stjohn-catholic.org
PO Box 510
Edmond, OK 73083
405-340-0691
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