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  • 07/17/2019 09:00am Pizza for Supper! Help out the youth that are going to NCYC by buying a pizza today from Marco's. Marco's... View Message
  • 07/16/2019 01:00pm We do have weekday masses this week. (July 16 to July 19) Father is on vacation beginning July 20 until... View Message
  • 07/16/2019 09:00am Tonight is our first Fest for All meeting! We will be in the St. Luke Room at 7:15 pm. Please... View Message
  • 07/12/2019 02:00pm 1st Fest for All Meeting on July 16th at 7:15 pm in the St. Luke Room. Come and get involved... View Message
  • 06/10/2019 09:00am Housekeeper/Custodian help wanted: Provides housekeeping for parish office, Parish Life Center, church basement, sacristies & sanctuary, laundry for church and... 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
8:00am, 10:00am

Saturday
5:00pm

Reconciliation

Saturday
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Thursday
5:45pm - 6:15pm

Full Schedule
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Parish News

  • NCYC Fundraiser

    Support our youth attending the National Catholic Youth Conference by attending their Bake Sale on Friday, June 28th from 11am – 1pm at First Federal Bank – see the link to the flyer below Bake Sale The National Catholic Youth Conference or NCYC is open to any youth in HS this fall who is interested … Continue reading "NCYC Fundraiser"Read More »

  • Custodian Needed

    CUSTODIAN:  JOB OPENING Housekeeper/Custodian help wanted: Provides housekeeping for parish office, Parish Life Center, church basement, sacristies & sanctuary, laundry for church and parish office linens, and seasonal decorating of parish office.  Job offers 12 – 15 hours per week 6:00 – 9:00 am Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri. Some heavy lifting required.  A positive mental … Continue reading "Custodian Needed"Read More »
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Upcoming Events

August 18, 2019
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August 29, 2019
August 30, 2019
August 31, 2019
September 1, 2019
September 3, 2019
September 4, 2019

  • Mass at HSSC

    September 4, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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  • Prayer Shawl Ministry

    September 4, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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  • Second Hour Registration

    September 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Holy Cross Catholic School of Defiance, 1745 S Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512, USA

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September 5, 2019
September 6, 2019
September 7, 2019
September 8, 2019
September 9, 2019
September 10, 2019
September 11, 2019

  • Mass at HSSC

    September 11, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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  • Prayer Shawl Ministry

    September 11, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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  • Second Hour Religious classes

    September 11, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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September 12, 2019

  • Diocesan Conference

    September 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Kalahari Resorts Sandusky, 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA

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  • Reconciliation

    September 12, 2019 @ 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm

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  • Mass

    September 12, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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September 13, 2019
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September 16, 2019
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From The Pastor

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Father Eric

August 5, 2019

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Marty Nassr

July 30, 2019

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Deacon Nick

July 17, 2019

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