St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish
1055 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758
Phone 256-722-0130
Fax 256-722-0303
Pastor Fr. Bryan K. Lowe
For Sacramental Emergencies
please call:
205-902-9990
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am- 1:00pm
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“A Community of Faith Rooted in Word and Sacrament, in Education and Service”
FAITH FORMATION
Adult Faith Formation
This class meets on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. during the academic year and presents an educational opportunity for adults to continue their faith formation. Class presentations offer a variety of topics and speakers including Scripture Study, Church History, Doctrine and Devotions, and Current Issues for Catholics.
Meets during the academic year Sept - May: Sunday at 10:00 a.m., Church Basement.
OCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Jennifer Coslch, 256-722-7929 x109, rcia "at" stjohnbchurch.org
This class serves to introduce inquirers to the Catholic faith and potentially to provide sacramental preparation for adults desiring to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. Participants include those who have never been baptized, those who have begun their Christian journey in other denominations and who have been baptized, and baptized Catholics who have not yet completed the Sacraments of Initiation.
Meets academic year: Thursday at 7:00 p.m., Parish Hall.
CLICK HERE for OCIA Page
Young Adult Book Club
Adam Harden, hardena@alumni.msoe.edu
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Meets to discuss a variety of books that influence our Catholic faith.
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Meets year-round, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Library
The Men of St. Joseph
Chris Kantack, nwkantacks"at"kantack.com
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Encouraging men to be the spiritual leaders of their families & communities. Meets monthly on the 1st & 3rd Thursday
7:10-8:15 pm In the Parish Library
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Stan Niles, 301-908-2287
Meets Tuesdays, 9-15am in the Church Basement
Faith in Fiction Book Club
Jennifer Culver, jculver"at"stjohnbchurch.org
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Meets 1 Monday a month, September through April. Each month a different work of fiction is selected.
Mother's Ministry
Rachel Bloemer, 256-771-3994
sjmothersministry "at" gmail.com
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Fosters the spiritual growth of mothers through faith sharing, discussion, and fellowship. Catholic books and DVDs relevant to motherhood and spirituality are discussed each week. The nursery is provided for ages 5 and under.
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Meets academic year: Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Church Basement.
Wednesday Evening Scripture Study
Rich Burton, richdburton@gmail.com
Meets Wednesdays 7:15pm in the Basement
Women Sharing the Word
Paula Turner, gpturn4"at"aol.com
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Meets Wednesdays at 9:30am in the All Purpose Room