Parish Youth Catechesis PYC
The St. John XXIII Parish Youth Catechesis serves our parishioners who are in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, and supports the parents of these parishioners in handing on the faith by using...
OCIA
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a program for people interested in the Catholic faith, whether they are non-Catholics thinking about becoming Catholic, or Catholics who wish...
Altar Serving
Altar Servers assist at Mass and other liturgical celebrations to help promote a prayerful, inviting gathering of worshipers. Young persons who serve are in grades 4 and above and need the ability...
Greeters and Ushers
Greeters and Ushers are "ministers of hospitality" that welcome all those who come for Mass and gather as a community to give Glory and Praise to God. Members are outgoing and welcoming, ready to...
Lectors
"In the celebration of the Eucharist, the lector has his own proper function (cf. nos. 194-198), which he himself must carry out." The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred...
Sacristan
The sacristan is a lay person who “diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass” (GIRM, no. 105a). Working from the...
Music/Choir
We have a warm and welcoming group of committed music ministers, who are always willing to learn, grow and welcome new members. We lead music at all weekend liturgies, with varied styles of music...
Prayer Request
St. John XIII Parish Prayer Line has been in operation for over a decade. It is made up of parishioners who are dedicated to pray daily for anyone who requests prayers for themselves or...
Platinum Club
The Platinum Club is open to all members of the Parish 55 years of age and over, male or female. Our goal is to have fun, take trips and do interesting things. We occasionally have speakers to...
Bible Study
Will you follow Jesus to Calvary? Join us as we meet to experience a Biblical Walk with Jesus the Lent. Tuesdays following the 8:30am Mass starting March 8th. Filmed on location in the Holy Land,...
Walking With Purpose
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Home Visits to the Homebound
It is our desire that any parishioner, who is homebound, either temporarily or permanently, receive Holy Communion on a regular basis. If you are in need of this ministry or know of someone who...
Nursing Homes
Winchester Place: Holy Communion is brought to the Catholic residents at Winchester Place nursing home weekly. In addition, Anointing of the Sick is celebrated several times a year, or whenever a...
Hospitalized
Ministers who serve the needs of those unable to attend Mass during illness or infirmity by providing a spiritual and physical connection to those unable to take part in our parish life.
Knights of Columbus Council 16561 - St. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
The Knights of Columbus are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. Membership in the Knights of Columbus provides an association with brotherly companions. It offers the opportunity...
Eucharistic Minister
In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and...
Food Pantry
More information to follow.
Respect Life Sub Committee
The Respect Life Committee at Pope John XXIII is a group of parishioners dedicated to the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. We bring attention to the parish on pro-life...
Safety Services Meal
The people of Pope John XXIII provide a meal to the fire and police personnel for Bloom Township and Madison Township on Christmas Eve. It's the parish's way to thank those individuals who give...
Sandwich Saturday
The 4th Saturday of each month is Sandwich Saturday. Starting at 8:00 AM volunteers come together in the lower level of Pope John XXIII Catholic Church to make sandwiches for St. Lawrence Haven in...
School Supply Drive
The parishoners of Pope John XXIII annually supportthis activity by bringing school supplies to the gathering space during the month of August. The school supplies are then divided evenly between...