Click here to read a recap of the Fall Festival in The Journal.

Due to the cold and wet weather forecasted for this Sunday, we are moving our Fall Festival indoors!

Festivities will now take place inside St. John’s school (hallways and gymnasium). We look forward to seeing you there!

Every year, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, is celebrated by Catholics on October 4.

To coincide with this day, Church of the Holy Spirit celebrated the day with its annual “Blessing of Pets” in the garden of St. John the Baptist Catholic school. One by one, animals of all sizes, big and small, were welcomed and received a blessing.

“Our parish families and school children are invited to bring their pets to receive a blessing as a reminder that all of God’s creatures are a part of his creation,” explained Father Michael Houilihan.

The annual Fall Festival is upon us! Please keep Sunday, October 7th open and consider giving your time, talent and treasure to support this major parish fundraiser.

TIME: Many volunteers are needed the day of the Fall Festival. Sign-up sheets are available in the Church Commons, or click here to sign-up online to work a shift the day of the event.

TALENT: We are also in need of decorated cakes and cupcakes for the Cake Walk as well as dinner desserts. Donated cake items can be dropped off at the School Gym by 10 a.m. on the day of the event, October 7th. Or, you can drop off your donation at the School Office on Friday, October 5th. PLEASE LABEL THE ITEM “Cake Walk” or “Meal Dessert.”

Calling All Cooks! Register for the Chili Cookoff Competition Click here to download a registration form.

TREASURE: By now you should have received your raffle tickets. Please buy or sell these raffle tickets and return the ticket stubs along with the money to the School Office. Each ticket is $1, or $10 for a book of 10 tickets.

*New Incentive* FOR EVERY 30 RAFFLE TICKETS SOLD, each STJB family will receive A VOUCHER FOR 10 FREE GAME TICKETS to be used at the Fall Festival. The incentive ends October 5th.

If you need more tickets, please contact Angie Minihan at 402-980-9217 (call or text) or by email at [email protected]. Or you can pick up additional tickets at the Fall Festival table after Masses. We are also in need of 2-LITER BOTTLES of POP for game prizes. You can drop off the 2- liter bottles in the Church Commons or at the School Office by October 5th.

There are many ways to get involved with this event. We greatly appreciate your support.

You are invited to attend Church of the Holy Spirit’s Ministry Fair on September 15-16.

Click here to view the Ministry Fair Flyer.

The Ministry Fair recognizes the importance of all our volunteer efforts. The Ministry Fair is a wonderful way for parishioners to meet and gather information about the various ministries, committees, organizations, and educational opportunities that are available within the parish community. The Ministry Fair recognizes the importance of all our volunteer efforts. It’s a wonderful way for parishioners to meet and gather information about the various ministries, committees, organizations, and educational opportunities available within our parish community.

We hope to see you there!

St. John’s students, teachers and parents are embracing the start of a new school year with  a new motto.

 “Do small things with great LOVE.”

—Blessed Mother Teresa (St. Teresa of Calcutta)

For Mother Teresa, these were more than words. This was a way of life. Just as Mother Teresa, we can serve God and live our lives by  showing others great love. Simple gestures — whether it be a smile, a word of encouragement, a random act of kindness or a sacrifice —  can have the most meaningful and biggest impact on others.

This school year, let’s focus on making this a practice in our own daily lives —  and teach our children to do the same. Together, we will make a difference.