Readings for the Week of October 24, 2021 - October 31, 2021

Sunday:
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Next Sunday:
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Rom 8:12-17/Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21/Lk 13:10-17
Rom 8:18-25/Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6/Lk 13:18-21
Rom 8:26-30/Ps 13:4-5, 6/Lk 13:22-30
Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5/Lk 6:12-16
Rom 9:1-5/Ps 147-12-13, 14-15, 19-20/Lk 14:1-6
Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18/Lk 14:1, 7-11
Dt 6:2-6/Ps 18:2-3, 4, 47, 51/Heb 7:23-28/Mk 12:28b-34

Welcome to St. John Berchmans!​

​On behalf of St. John Berchmans Parish, welcome to our website!  Please be patient as we continue to work on the development of the entire site and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.  Thank you and God Bless!


Upcoming Events:

                                                                                           
  •  Masses at St. John Berchmans will be held in Church every Saturday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 8:00am and 10:00am.   Face coverings are strongly encouraged!  Social Distancing Sections available in taped pew areas.​
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  • Weekday Masses are being held on Tuesday through Friday at 12:15pm with a Communion Service on Mondays at 8:00am.  Please note:  Friday, October 29th, will be a Communion Service and not a Mass.
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  • "Come, Lord Jesus!" groups meet on Tuesdays at 5:30pm and Thursdays at 10:00am in the Parish Hall.  For more information, call the Church Office (668-4413).  Everyone is invited to attend!  
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  • Our next Religion Class for 2nd grade First Communion Students will be held on Sunday, November 7th, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, in the Parish Hall Classrooms.

  • Our next Religion Class for 11th grade Confirmation Students will be held on Sunday, November 14th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, in the Parish Hall.
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  • The Health Buggy Bus will be returning on Friday, October 29th, from 8:15am to 11:00am in our Church Parking Lot.
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  • STJB Cathechist Retreat--Saturday, November 13, 2-4pm in Parish Hall.  Anyone interested in teaching catechism, please join us to plan our in-person, Summer 2022 religion classes.  RSVP to Connie Roy 337/298-5050 or rroy14@cox.net.  Our very special guest will be Singer/Speaker Laura Huval!  Meeting will end with a 4pm mass.  Everyone Invited to Join!

  • Reminder to Religion Students:  Completed Homeschool Packets are due back to the Church Office no later than 2:00pm on Monday, November 1st!
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  • November 1st, All Saints Day, falls on a Monday this year (2021) and is, therefore, not a Holy Day of Obligation.  A Communion Service will be held at 8:00am on November 1st.

  • Blessing of Veterans will be held at all Masses on November 6th and 7th.  All Veterans are encouraged to attend!
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  • Saint John Berchmans Church Parish will once again hold our "Thanksgiving Food Drive".  If you would like to help feed the needy this Thanksgiving, please bring non-perishable items with you to Church, and place them under the statue of St. Martin de Porres, near the confessional in the front of the Church.
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  •  ​​Online contributions can still be made at:   https://diolaf.org/online-parish-giving.  Click on -- "Click Here to Give to Your Parish".  Choose donation amount and Church Parish -- (411-St. John Berchmans, Cankton).  Complete Donor Information, Payment Information, and Confirmation.  Thank you for your support!! ​ ​  ​​