St. John the Baptist Catholic Church- Parish Information

Parish Information

Parish Mission Statement:

We the people of the Catholic community of St. John the Baptist,

a parish of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, gather as a Eucharist centered community.

We are charged, by our baptism in Christ, to worship, live and share the word of God in holiness.

We are called to lifelong faith formation. We are committed to the loving service of all God’s creation through acts of mercy, justice and stewardship.

Welcome Messages

Sue Schettler

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00 PM | Sunday 10:30 AM
Weekdays as stated in the bulletin

Confessions

Saturdays at 4:30 PM or by appointment

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Phone: 319-895-6246

Fax: 319-895-0973

Staff Directory

Sue Schettler- Parish Administrator

Office Phone: 319-895-6246

Emergency & Evenings: 895-6408 or 319-899-3687

Email: sue@stjohnmv.org

Rev. John A. Gossman - Sacramental Priest Associate

Address: St. Joseph Parish, 1790 14th St., Marion, IA 52302

Phone: 319-373-2605

Email: DBQ126@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

Rev. Rodney M. Allers - Sacramental Priest Associate

Address: St. Joseph Parish, 1790 14th Street, Marion, IA 52302

Phone: 319-373-2605

Email: DBQ126AP@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

Katie Pfiffner - Director of Religious Education

Office Phone: 319-895-6758

Email: katie@stjohnmv.org

Office Hours: 8:30-3:30, M-Th

Mary Kay Brandt – Director of Youth Formation

marykay@stjohnmv.org

Loraine Kula - Secretary / Bookkeeper

Office Phone: 319-895-6246

Email: loraine@stjohnmv.org

Mary Kay Brandt – Director of Youth Formation

Charlotte Niederhauser- Music Director
Office Phone: 319-462-6141

Parish Profile:
The Catholic community of St. John the Baptist serves the needs of people from the Lisbon, Mt. Vernon, and rural Cedar Rapids, Ely, and Springville areas. The parish has a membership of approximately 400 households or about 1,200 souls. The parish offers two masses per weekend (5:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sundays). Religious education is scheduled from mid-September through April for 325 students (grades pre-12th). In addition to our Eucharistic life and religious formation, the parish offers activities throughout the year for families, elderly, and youth. The parish no longer has a resident priest. Archbishop Hanus of Dubuque appointed a Pastoral Administrator, Susan Schettler, in 2002 to oversee the on-going day to day operation of the parish. Fr. Jim Brokman serves the parish as sacramental priest, presiding at our Eucharistic and sacramental celebrations. Fr. Brokman provides spiritual guidance and counseling. The parish is a vital and viable Catholic faith community, grounded in the Mission of Christ.

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