FRIDAY FIAT
June 2026 | St. John the Baptist Parish
Upcoming Events:
CALENDAR DATES
6/1 - Mass will be a Communion Service only6/7 - Corpus Christi Procession and Potluck*
6/7 - No 11 AM Mass
6/8 - Parish Office is closed
6/14 - Popsicles on the Playground*
6/17 - Pray & Play*
6/24 - Pray & Play*
6/27 - Ordination Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral (La Crosse, WI)
6/27 - Anniversary of Fr. Thelen’s ordination!
6/28 - Popsicles on the Playground*
6/28 - Totus Tuus Begins (7-12 grade)*
6/29 - Totus Tuus Begins (1-6 grade)*
*Event has more information below
Important Mass and Parish Office Information
1. Beginning June 1st our weekday Masses will begin at 7:00am. This will run through August.
2. Summer Parish Office hours will be 9am - 4pm beginning on Tuesday, June 9th. The Parish Office is also closed on Fridays.
3. Father Joseph O’Hara will be spending the months of June and July at St. John’s. We are grateful for his help in celebrating Masses and assisting in other parish needs!
Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession
On Sunday, June 7th all are welcome to the Corpus Christi Celebration! Mass begins at 10:30am at Our Lady of Peace Church, followed by a Eucharistic Procession from Our Lady of Peace to St. John the Baptist. Following Benediction, all are invited to gather in Columbia Park for family activities and lunch.
First Communicants are invited to participate in the Corpus Christi Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church and the Eucharistic Procession on Sunday, June 7! Please wear your First Communion clothing and meet at Our Lady of Peace at the front pews reserved seating before Mass.
Questions? Contact: Jean Kaiser at 715-387-0571.
Consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus—Livestream
From the USCCB: In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thursday, June 11th. The special Mass of consecration will be livestreamed on the USCCB’s YouTube channel. The bishops’ livestream event is intended to be a catalyst to encourage parishes and individuals to participate in the America 250 commemoration by contributing to 250 Hours of Adoration and/or 250 Works of Mercy.
You are encouraged to pray the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a nine-day novena beginning on June 3rd. This preparation of praying the consecration prayer for nine days will foster a disposition in which your Act of Consecration will be professed with heart-felt conviction on June 11th. Copies of this novena can be found on the round table in the vestibule.
From the USCCB: In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thursday, June 11th. The special Mass of consecration will be livestreamed on the USCCB’s YouTube channel. The bishops’ livestream event is intended to be a catalyst to encourage parishes and individuals to participate in the America 250 commemoration by contributing to 250 Hours of Adoration and/or 250 Works of Mercy.
You are encouraged to pray the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a nine-day novena beginning on June 3rd. This preparation of praying the consecration prayer for nine days will foster a disposition in which your Act of Consecration will be professed with heart-felt conviction on June 11th. Copies of this novena can be found on the round table in the vestibule.
We Provide Funeral Dinners for Your Loved Ones!
The Columbia Room of St. John’s has recently had a makeover! The ladies of the parish are once again ready to serve funeral meals for your family. A large variety of meals are offered. The family pays for the cost of the food plus $2 per plate. All leftover food is packed up for the family to take home.
The PCCW ladies also offer to say the rosary for any woman of the parish at the funeral home or in the church per family request.
For more information, please contact Cheri at 507-993-8740.
Pie & Ice Cream!
Civic Band concerts will be held on four Wednesdays in Columbia Park beginning June 17th. St. John’s PCCW will again be selling pie and ice cream during the concerts as a fundraiser.
As of this time, June 17th, June 24th, July 1st and July 29th are the dates for pie and ice cream sales.Come and enjoy a nice piece of pie while listening to some wonderful music by our city Civic Band!
Ladies of the parish may receive a call asking if they'll provide a pie or ice cream. If you'd like to provide a pie, ice cream, or help with the sale, call Cheri Imhoff at 507-993-8740.
Legacy of Love: Celebrating Decades of Married Life
The Diocese of La Crosse is delighted to invite couples celebrating their 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th or 80th wedding anniversary to take part in Legacy of Love: Celebrating Decades of Married Life, a new diocesan celebration honoring the beautiful witness of marriage.
Each celebration will begin with Mass with Bishop Gerard W. Battersby, followed by photos with the bishop and a simple reception. Each couple is welcome to bring two guests.
Mass and Reception Dates
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at St. Bronislava Catholic Church, Plover
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Catholic Church, Eau Claire
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Diocesan Center, La Crosse
Couples celebrating their 50th, 60th, 70th or 80th anniversary will also receive a special packet by mail, including a certificate and letter of congratulations.
To register, follow the link, call Laura Boden at 608.791.2680, or email lboden@diolc.org.
Come celebrate the gift of married love and help us honor the couples whose faithfulness continues to bless their families, parishes and communities.
The Diocese of La Crosse is delighted to invite couples celebrating their 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th or 80th wedding anniversary to take part in Legacy of Love: Celebrating Decades of Married Life, a new diocesan celebration honoring the beautiful witness of marriage.
Each celebration will begin with Mass with Bishop Gerard W. Battersby, followed by photos with the bishop and a simple reception. Each couple is welcome to bring two guests.
Mass and Reception Dates
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at St. Bronislava Catholic Church, Plover
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Catholic Church, Eau Claire
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Diocesan Center, La Crosse
Couples celebrating their 50th, 60th, 70th or 80th anniversary will also receive a special packet by mail, including a certificate and letter of congratulations.
To register, follow the link, call Laura Boden at 608.791.2680, or email lboden@diolc.org.
Come celebrate the gift of married love and help us honor the couples whose faithfulness continues to bless their families, parishes and communities.
Summer Camps at the
Shrine of Our Lady of Gudalupe
Youth Choir Camp
June 22, 2026 @ 9:00 am -June 26, 2026 @ 1:00 pm
Children ages 7-13 will study different elements of music in an engaging atmosphere and have the opportunity to sing for Mass. This five-day camp begins at 9:15 and concludes before the 12:15 Holy Mass, for which the young vocalists are invited to sing in the choir loft each day. The cost is $50 per child, with a family cap of $150 per family.
High-School Choir Camp
July 13, 2026 @ 1:00 pm -July 17, 2026 @ 1:00 pm
Children ages 13-17 will study different elements of music in an engaging atmosphere and have the opportunity to sing for Mass. This five-day camp begins at 9:15 and concludes before the 12:15 Holy Mass, for which the young vocalists are invited to sing in the choir loft each day. The cost is $50 per child, with a family cap of $150 per family.
Uplifting + Inspirational
Have you experienced the show "The Chosen"?! Below is information on how to watch the show along with Scripture reflections & discussion questions.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul – St John’s Conference would like to thank all the Parishioners of St John’s for the great support you have provided, through your time, talent and donations. Below are the numbers of friends and neighbors we supported this past April to June:
Food Pantry-
1,243 people were served and over 107,000 lbs of food were provided.
Fellowship Meals–
1,149 people were served. Meals are served on Mondays & Wednesdays.
Med Clinic-
62 people were served.
Voucher program-
$8,633 in clothing, $1,109 in furniture, $621 in household items and $3,698 in mattresses were provided.
The conference members conducted 15 home visits. The home visit is the heart and soul of Outreach. The visit helps us determine what other needs a family may have, in a dignified manner.
·Without the support of the parishes and the community none of this would be possible.
·Envelopes for SVDPhave been added in the back of church. Your donation directly helps those in need.
·THANK YOU! If you would like to join the conference or volunteer in the food pantry or our thrift store please call Lonny Roberts (715) 751-7830
Many people would be surprised to learn that the "Home Visits" are the primary mission of this conference!
“Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.”
Please note that there will be no First Friday devotion on Friday, July 4th.
