St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mass Times:
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am & 5:30 pm
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Start off the holiday right with Mass on Labor Day at 9 am! Hope to see you there.
09/06/2026

Start off the holiday right with Mass on Labor Day at 9 am! Hope to see you there.

We live in an age of cancel culture: people sharing someone else's perceived faults in public with the goal of removing ...
09/06/2026

We live in an age of cancel culture: people sharing someone else's perceived faults in public with the goal of removing them from their position. Cancel culture isn't an attempt to bring someone to the truth; it's an attempt to remove them because they are considered an obstacle.

As Jesus makes clear in today's Gospel, "cancel culture" is not the way of Christians. This doesn't mean there aren't times when we shouldn't go public with someone's wrongdoings. But this comes only after we have first spoken with them privately, and then within our Church.

Why does Jesus insist on first bringing up someone's sin against you one-on-one? Because the goal isn't punishment or removal; it's reconciliation.

Let's follow Christ's lead, and seek to reconcile with those who've wronged us--not cancel them.

Thursday, September 17th from 6-8 pm in the Great HallJoin us for our Annual Saint Lorenzo Chili Throw Down! Bring an aw...
09/06/2026

Thursday, September 17th from 6-8 pm in the Great Hall

Join us for our Annual Saint Lorenzo Chili Throw Down! Bring an award-winning pot of chili to compete and vote for your favorite. Common chili add-ins will be provided. Childcare is limited with registration. Register at the link below:

https://www.stjohn-catholic.org/event-details?mpid=42812

It's World Beard Day! And what better way to celebrate than taking a look at what Sacred Scripture has to say about faci...
09/05/2026

It's World Beard Day! And what better way to celebrate than taking a look at what Sacred Scripture has to say about facial hair?

In the Bible, beards are a sign of dignity and maturity. In fact, Jewish priests were instructed to let their facial hair grow.

"They shall not shave their heads, nor shave off the edges of their beards, nor lacerate their bodies." -- Leviticus 21:5

And the Psalms reference beards in connection with the priesthood and blessing.

"Like precious ointment on the head, running down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron, upon the collar of his robes." -- Psalm 133:2

Shaving one's beard could be an expression of shame or lamentation. After the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon, Jeremiah noted the following:

"Everyone has shaved his beard, torn his garments, and gashed himself..." -- Jeremiah 41:5

The Bible doesn't explicitly say that Jesus had a beard, but it was the norm among Jewish men in the 1st century. Nonetheless, the New Testament shifts the focus away from external appearance to what's on the inside.

"Your adornment should not be an external one...but rather the hidden character of the heart." -- 1 Peter 3:3-4

So should Catholic men have beards today? It's increasingly more common. But while it can be a symbol of wisdom and maturity, one's character and virtue are truly what count.

No pressure. No Judgement. Just open conversations over good food - that’s it! Come make new friends and see what you th...
09/05/2026

No pressure. No Judgement. Just open conversations over good food - that’s it! Come make new friends and see what you think.

Alpha meets Mondays at 6 pm beginning September 21 in the Great Hall. This is a 10-week video series with a new topic each week. Free to attend and limited childcare provided. Register soon at the link below:

https://www.stjohn-catholic.org/event-details?mpid=42615

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. And the Catholic Church in the United States has a lot to celebrat...
09/04/2026

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. And the Catholic Church in the United States has a lot to celebrate when it comes to our Hispanic community! About 36% of Catholics in the U.S. are Hispanic, a number that rises to a whopping 60% when we consider Catholics under the age of 18!

Those who attend an ACTS retreat share in an experience that has impacted more than one million lives worldwide since th...
09/04/2026

Those who attend an ACTS retreat share in an experience that has impacted more than one million lives worldwide since the first retreat in 1987. There are numerous testimonies describing retreatants who were evangelized through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. They witness to becoming better fathers, mothers, husbands, wives and children. Parishes have been revitalized, and all seek to deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer and service. As a result, ACTS is supported by bishops and priests worldwide as a legitimate participant in the Church's New Evangelization. Through ACTS, the laity respond to their baptismal call, and seek to participate in the apostolic mission of the Church "to go and make disciples of all nations."

Learn more and register for our upcoming Women's and Men's Retreats at the link below:

https://www.stjohn-catholic.org/acts-retreats

Ever wonder how "Gregorian Chant," the unaccompanied, monophonic singing of sacred songs in Latin, got its name? Well, t...
09/03/2026

Ever wonder how "Gregorian Chant," the unaccompanied, monophonic singing of sacred songs in Latin, got its name? Well, the style was formalized and promoted by St. Gregory the Great, a 7th-century pope whose feast day we celebrate today.

Gregorian Chant isn't outdated--in fact, Pope Leo XIV is promoting its usage throughout the Church. Read the accompanying article to learn more about this style of sacred music and how you can "sing with the Pope." Learn more here: https://www.ncregister.com/features/lets-sing-with-the-pope-gregorian-chant

Friday, September 4 | 6:30 pmRoom 1 in the lower level of the Parish CenterConnect, Renew, and Recharge!Join us for the ...
09/03/2026

Friday, September 4 | 6:30 pm
Room 1 in the lower level of the Parish Center

Connect, Renew, and Recharge!

Join us for the monthly Ladies Bunco at St John’s. There is a $5 charge to play and all the money received each night will be redistributed back in cash prizes based on the number of participants playing. Drinks and paper goods are supplied by St. John’s. Bunco begins at 6:30 and finishes after playing 2 complete games and the prizes are awarded.

Please register online at the link below:

https://www.stjohn-catholic.org/event-details?mpid=43870

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900 S. Littler
Edmond, OK
73034

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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