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”
PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES
Bereavement Ministry
Nancy Everdyke, coordinator, nacolino340 "at" gmail.com
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Committee members send cards and CareNotes to parishioners who have experienced the loss of a parent, spouse, child or sibling. Sponsors an All Souls liturgy in November for babies who are stillborn or miscarried and for all children who have passed away. Plans grief workshops/presentations.
Couple to Couple League
Chris & Alison Protz, instructors, 256-520-3874, nfpcouple "at" outlook.com
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Dedicated to promoting and teaching fertility awareness (Natural Family Planning) to married and engaged couples. The Main Series class teaches the Sympto-Thermal Method which can be used to avoid or help achieve pregnancy (3-Class Session). Pre-Menopause (1-Class Session) and Post-Partum (1-Class Session) classes are also offered.
Class Sessions are scheduled during the academic year: 1st Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Church Library, Nursery Provided.
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Register online for class sessions at www.ccli.org
Mommy & Me
Rachel Chandler, rachelchandler347"at"​gmail.com
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Mommy & Me Playgroup is a chance for mothers of young children to get together and chat while their children play.
Quilting Ministry
Mechelle Armstrong, 256-464-6458, magnolialongarmquilting "at" gmail.com and Mary Beth Dunlap, marybethdunlap "at" gmail.com
Experienced and beginning quilters celebrate life by enjoying fellowship, learning quilting skills, and making baby quilts to be donated to the Life Choices Programs at Choose Life Group
Meets for Four Sessions (6 to 10 weeks each) throughout the year: Thursdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., All Purpose Room.
Compassion and Cancer Support Ministry
Kim and Bill Richardson, 256-895-9009, kimberlyannrichardson "at" yahoo.com
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Supports parish members diagnosed with cancer and other life-threatening illness by home visits, telephone calls and/or prayer. Offers a summarized list of practical help resources to those affected with/by cancer.
Hospitality Ministry
Leslie Harris, kitchen coordinator, lharris "at" stjohnbchurch.org
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Light meals are provided for families following a funeral held at Saint John’s. Volunteers help to prepare food, set-up, serve, and clean-up. Volunteers help to prepare food, set-up, serve, and clean-up for other church events.
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Natural Family Planning
Kelly Cody, 434-390-6898
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Provides support, encouragement, and information regarding all methods of NFP. Welcomes couples currently practicing NFP and those seeking to learn to practice NFP. We work in conjunction with the Pro-Life & Pro-Family Ministry.
See bulletin and web for meeting times and location
Young Adult Fellowship
Vincent Brown, 931-993-5816, vdb255 "at" gmail.com or Kyle Miller, Mkyle1994"at"yahoo.com
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Young Adults in their 20's and 30's, both married and single, who meet regularly to socialize, grow in faith, and contribute to the community.
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Meets every other Sunday, 6:45 p.m., All Purpose Room
Care & Compassion
Belinda Arnold, 256-655-6484, arnoldbelinda "at" yahoo.com
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Provides home-cooked meals to families afflicted with illness, disability, or in grief.
Meals are scheduled using takethemameal.com website.
Knit One Pray Two
Ann LeRoy, 256-217-0758, ann.leroy40 "at" gmail.com (
Knits/crochets prayer shawls, prayer angels, blankets, caps, and bookmarks for those suffering from cancer or other serious illnesses. Prays for the ill as well as reads scripture.
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Meets academic year: Monday at 1:00 p.m., All Purpose Room.
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Prime Timers - Senior Fellowship
Ann Marie Crosswhite, lead, 256-726-9204, hillam "at" knology.net
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Provides spiritual and social programs for all 50+ parishioners. Plans monthly social gatherings to include potlucks, luncheons, theater outings, day trips, etc. When possible, coordinates rides to senior events for those who request it.
Meets academic year: 1st Thursday at 1:00 p.m., Library
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