The next Baptism class is scheduled for Sept. 11 at 11:30 am in the St. Luke room. Parents who have not had a child baptized at St. John’s & plan to do so, need to attend this class. We also encourage expectant parents to attend before your child is born. Call the Parish office at 419-782-7121 to register. The third Sunday of the month is Baptism Sunday at 11:30 am. Contact the Parish office to make arrangements.
Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
In the Parish Life Center
1st Session: Self Defense Talk/class
Defiance Police Chief, Todd Shafer – Instructor
Wear comfortable workout clothing
Snacks provided
There will be a meeting on August 3 at 8:30 pm after the self defense class to schedule fall get-togethers. Please come with your ideas.
Contact Brandon Bryant for any questions at 419-782-2776 or secondhour@stmarydefiance.com.
Celebrating Seniors will not meet in July & August because of Fr. Jason’s delayed arrival.
With the new daily Mass schedule, Celebrating Seniors will be moving to Wednesdays starting September 7.
the weekday Mass schedule will be as follows beginning July 1, 2022:
Monday: 8:00 am at St. Mary’s
Tuesday: 6:30 pm at St. John’s
Wednesday: 8:00 am at Holy Cross School Chapel
Thursday: 6:30 pm at St. John’s
Friday: 8:00 am at St. Mary’s
The teens in Youth Elect Service or Y.E.S. (June 16-18), put EVANGELIZATION into ACTION by giving their hands and hearts to people who need help. Please help us help others by donating cases of water, sport drinks, pop, single-serving chips and cookies for this effort. You may leave donations in the St. John atrium or either parish office by Thursday, June 16th. Thank you for supporting this outreach effort by our teens!
will meet the third Thursday of the month on June 16 at 10:00 am in the St. Luke Room. For questions, please feel free to call Doreen Mohr (419-785-5936) or Freda Stritt (419-395-1840).
is now 8:00 am until school begins in August.
All are welcome!
July 25-29
Registration Forms are available in the parish office.
Pentecost Sunday is here and are we willing to give everything to Jesus? He gave His life for us so that we might understand the truest meaning of giving for others.
Let us enrich our lives by preparing for new beginnings in our lives, our church and the community we live in and beyond.
Come join us Saturday, June 4. Mass begins at 8:00 am followed by video teaching, rosary and confession. Blessed Mother and Holy Spirit be our guide.
Adults of all ages – Please say YES to being a YES Project Volunteer: The Y.E.S. (Youth Elect Service) project is quickly approaching; June 16-18 will be here before we know it! There are roles for all people with whatever gifts they may bring. Jobsite Leader, Jobsite volunteer, food assistance, truck and trash volunteers, and much more!
We are also looking specifically for a Young Adult group 18-25, if you or someone you know might be interested, please reach out! Please contact Brandon Bryant 419-782-2776 or secondhour@stmarydefiance.com for more information about volunteering with the Y.E.S. Project.
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