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  • 12/11/2018 11:53am Today is Tuesday, Dec. 11, one day past our turn in date of Giving Tree Gifts. We are still 17... View Message
  • 12/10/2018 10:00am All forms for memorials for Christmas Flowers must be turned in no later than Tuesday, December 11, 2018. There... View Message
  • 12/08/2018 02:00pm All forms for memorials for Christmas Flowers must be turned in no later than Tuesday, December 11, 2018. There... View Message
  • 12/08/2018 10:00am Just one more day to get your Giving Tree gift turned in. Bring the wrapped gift with the gift... View Message
  • 12/07/2018 04:00pm St. John’s Giving Tree gifts need to be returned this weekend. Please return the wrapped gift with the gift... View Message
510 Jackson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: (419)782-7121
Fax: (419)782-5813
Email: stjohn@stjohndefiance.org
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Welcome

Welcome to our parish. Come experience Jesus in our midst and grow as his disciples. You are an important member of the Body of Christ; join us in sharing him with the world. Please feel free to contact us at anytime. God bless

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Mass Times

Sunday
8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am

Saturday
5:00pm

Reconciliation

Saturday
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Thursday
5:45pm - 6:15pm

Full Schedule
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Parish News

  • Thanksgiving Day Mass

    Thanksgiving Day Collection:  Thanksgiving Mass will be Nov. 22 at 9:00 am. This year our offertory collection on Thanksgiving Day will go to support The St. Vincent DePaul Society and The Ravens.  Both of these generous ministries serve many needs in the Defiance Community and for our parish.  We are blessed to have these organizations … Continue reading "Thanksgiving Day Mass"Read More »

  • Maintenance Help Wanted

    Maintenance Help Wanted:  This is a paid position – St. John’s is looking for an individual who would be interested in doing snow removal this winter for all the sidewalks, the steps and the front landing of the church.    The job would require knowledge of operating a lawn tractor for the sidewalks, possibly using a … Continue reading "Maintenance Help Wanted"Read More »
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From The Pastor

1st Sunday of Advent – Father Eric

December 6, 2018

Christ the King – Father Eric

November 27, 2018

Thanksgiving Day – Father Eric

November 27, 2018

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