• Remembrance Vigil Mass
    The Bereavement Ministry is inviting Saint John the Baptist parishioners to attend a special Vigil Mass on the Feast of All Souls, November 2, to pray for those people who died during the past two years. It will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Please contact Ruth Anne McCormick at 301-622-0664 if you have any questions or require any further information.
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  • 9/30/2021 Update on our Sister Parish in Haiti
    9/30/2021 Update on our Sister Parish in Haiti
    Fr. Noemi has reported that he has begun the process of repairing the rectory and the secondary school, CSJB.  He sent blue prints and a detailed estimate for the repair of the rectory, see photos of the second floor of the rectory and blue prints of the reconstruction, which totals $20,660.00. Our collection will be held October 9 and 10, 2021. This is the time the pastor normally visits SJB and tells us about the accomplishments and the needs of our brothers and sisters there.  Of course, he cannot come this year, but we know how great the need is:  over 2500 houses destroyed, more than 2000 families without homes, the clinic damaged, the schools destroyed, people living out of doors, 100’s dead and many injured… the list goes on. In his place, members of the Sister Parish Committee will share his message during each mass.  Remember, 100% of your donation goes directly to Baradères! 
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  • A 7.2 Earthquake in Haiti
    A 7.2 Earthquake in Haiti
    You might know by now that a 7.2 earthquake has hit Haiti and the epicenter is on the edge of the Grande Anse, between Baradères and Les Cayes. There is news of widespread destruction in Baradères and other towns further east of Léon. Sr. Denise (in PAP) reports deaths and other damage, including to the health center and the old convent. (Click Title to Read More)
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  • At the present time, Mass sign-up is no longer required.
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  • Click here for Fr. David’s Letter regarding Covid Updated Mass Guidelines
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  • Statement Regarding Lifting the General Dispensation
    Statement of the Bishops of the Province of Baltimore and the Archdiocese of Washington regarding lifting the General Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass:
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  • Triduum Liturgy Signup Full
    The Parish Office will be closed at noon Holy Thursday, April 1, and reopen Easter Monday, April 5, at 9 a.m. As we follow the Covid protocols of the CDC and Montgomery County, all our Liturgies for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, have reached attendance capacity. The Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and the 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Masses will be live streamed on our Facebook page at facebook.com/sjbcc, as well as Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 3 p.m.
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  • Station of the Cross to be Live Streamed
    Stations of the Cross will be live streamed Fridays of Lent at 3:00 p.m. on Facebook at facebook.com/sjbcc. Given the adverse circumstances in regard to the current global pandemic, the “The Way of the Cross” booklet publisher, Barton Cotton, is allowing St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to use the booklets for the duration of the Catholic church closings and the restrictions on group meetings. The booklets may be used for online Way of the Cross group meetings so that parishioners can follow along with the Stations.
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  • Haiti Secondary School Fund Drive
    by Cynthia Norris
    As we embark on the Forty Days of Lent, we have another opportunity to renew commitment to God. Let us journey together in loving support for our Sister Parish, St. Pierre, in Baradères, Haiti, during this year’s Secondary School Fund Drive.
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  • Lenten Activities
    During our Lenten journey, we can make a difference by “sharing the cross of Christ" in a personal way. Find a sample of suggestions. Also join us each Friday during Lent for a Lenten Reflection Series Zoom presentation.
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  • Ash Wednesday Mass Sign Up
    This year we will have signups for our Ash Wednesday Masses from Monday, February 1, at 12:00 Noon until Tuesday, February 16, at 12 Noon.
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  • Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Masses
    Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Masses
    New Year’s Day Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 12 Noon. Sign up is not required for these Masses.
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  • Christmas Mass Signup
    Sign-up for our Christmas Masses from Monday, December 7, at 12 noon until Wednesday, December 23, at 5 p.m.
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  • Rev. Msgr. Francis Kazista has died
    Rev. Msgr. Francis Kazista, Pastor Emeritus, died on November 2, 2020, All Souls Day. Monsignor served us well for 29 years from September 12, 1987 to July 5, 2011. His Funeral Mass was at St. John the Baptist on Wednesday, November 11, and he was interred at Gate of Heaven. "Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in your peace. Amen."
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  • Saturday Evening Mass  at 5 p.m. Only
    Our numbers for the 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Masses combined have consistently been less than 100. Therefore, beginning Saturday, October 3, we will have only one Saturday Evening Mass at 5 p.m. Please remember to sign up each member of your family separately.
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  • Financial Report
    A copy of the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Financial Report was mailed to all active, registered parishioners on September 23, 2020. Please call the Parish Office to request one if you did not receive it. (301-622-1122).
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  • Masses at SJB have resumed – Sign-up is Needed.
    Due to COVID-19, there are many precautions we must take for the health and safety of all as we once again begin public celebrations of the Mass. To insure proper social distancing between people we need to limit the number of seats available at each of the five Weekend Masses:
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  • Message from the Archbishop
    Please view this message from Archbishop Wilton Gregory regarding the opening of our public Masses in the Archdiocese of Washington.
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  • Alert - Scam Emails - Do Not Respond
    Many different scam emails using various email addresses have been sent to SJB parishioners in Fr. David’s name asking for help or money. Please do not respond to these emails. Fr. David communicates with our parishioners through the bulletin or mailings and does not send emails to parishioners. If you receive an email from Fr. David requesting money or assistance, please do not respond and delete the email immediately. Please call the Parish Office, 301-622-1122, if you have any questions.
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  • When We Can Resume Masses
    Due to COVID-19, there are many precautions we must take for the health and safety of all as we prepare to once again begin public celebrations of the Mass. To insure proper social distancing between people we will need to limit the number of seats available at each of the five Weekend Masses
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