St. John Catholic Church Churchtown

06/06/2026

Services for Father Mark A. Moore

On Tuesday, June 9, at 11 a.m., a memorial Mass for Father Mark A. Moore will be celebrated at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Marietta. A public reception will immediately follow the Mass in the basilica's social hall. All are welcome.

The Knights of Columbus will also lead a Rosary for Father Moore on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at Christ the King University Parish, Athens. All are invited to attend.

Public visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, at Christ the King University Parish from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m.

The funeral Mass for Father Moore will be celebrated on Friday, June 12, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul Church, Athens. In keeping with the wishes of Father Moore's family and due to limited capacity, attendance at the funeral Mass itself will be limited to family members, brother priests, deacons, parish and diocesan staff, and the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard.

To allow the faithful to participate prayerfully in the funeral Mass, a livestream viewing will be available at Christ the King University Parish in Athens, the Holy Family Center in Athens, Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy, and online. Following the Mass, Father Moore will be laid to rest at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Athens. All are welcome to gather and walk to Mount Calvary Cemetery following the livestream. Limited street parking and parking at nearby local businesses will be available for those unable to make the walk.

An additional memorial Mass for Father Moore will be celebrated on Thursday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Church in Ironton. All are welcome.

Bishop Edward M. Lohse will celebrate a diocesan memorial Mass this summer at a date to be announced soon.

06/03/2026

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Mark A. Moore, pastor of Christ the King University Parish and St. Paul Parish, Athens; Holy Cross Parish, Glouster; and Sacred Heart Parish, Pomeroy; who died June 3 at the age of 49.

05/30/2026

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and pray for all who made the ultimate sacrifice: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

05/18/2026

VBS is just around the corner! Our VBS this year will run Sunday, June 28, through Thursday, July 2, 6-8:30 pm at St. John Central School. VBS is for Pre-K (potty-trained) - 4th grade. Those in 5th grade and up can be crew leaders. Registration forms are available in the back of the church, or register online: https://vbspro.events/p/stjohnvbs26. Please register by June 1st so we can order enough supplies and t-shirts. Volunteers are also needed for each station and crew leaders. Sign-ups to volunteer can be done using the link above or by contacting Maggie Huffman at 740-885-0202.

04/26/2026

Today, 14 second graders made their First Communion. May God bless them on their continuing faith journey.

04/23/2026

Father David would like to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers. His eye surgery was successful and he is home resting. He is not allowed any activity for approximately three weeks. Please keep him in your prayers for a speedy recovery🙏🏻