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Hello all!

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 few Thursdays for a training. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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:

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.

Men of St. John’s ~ See you in the Fall!
The Men of St. John’s have concluded the Spring session and are no longer meeting. We will see you again in the Fall!

Spiritual Direction at St. John’s
Spiritual Direction is a process guided by the Holy Spirit in which two people enter into a unique conversation. The Spiritual Director is trained to listen in a particular way to hear where God is present and acting in the life of another. The primary focus of Spiritual Direction is on a person’s experience of God, often occurring in prayer, but not limited to times of formal prayer. Spiritual Direction is most concerned with helping a person with his or her relationship with God. If you are interested in Spiritual Direction to deepen your own personal relationship with Jesus, please reach out to Erin Snow at esnow@stjohn-catholic.org or (405) 340-0691.

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.

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.

Discipleship Conference – Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Saturday, August 10 at the OKC Convention Center
Mark your calendars to attend the OKC Discipleship Conference on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the OKC Convention Center. This full-day event will offer keynotes from national speakers Edward Sri and Hilary Draftz, inspiring breakout sessions, liturgies, exhibits, and music that celebrate our Catholic faith. This event will inspire, equip, and encourage you to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to share the Good News with a world that desperately needs it. Be one of 1,800 attendees who will connect with friends and make new acquaintances as well as meet the Lord in prayer and the sacraments. The day will end with the vigil Mass with Archbishop Paul Coakley. 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.
  
• 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.

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.

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
THIS 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
THIS 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
THIS 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
NEXT 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
THIS Friday, May 3 at the Kickingbird Golf Club
SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who purchased a ticket! We can’t wait for this Friday!

11th Annual Gift of Love Gala & Raffle Tickets
After Masses during 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 2024-25 School Years
-Teachers
-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
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Edmond, OK 73083
405-340-0691
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