St. John Catholic Church Churchtown

09/02/2026

Thank you Ladies😃

Many hands make light work! So grateful for these helpers from St. John’s Catholic Church bringing big smiles and serving our community today at Daily Bread Kitchen.

08/31/2026

Labor Day Masses on Monday, September 7, will be at 9 am at both Our Lady of Mercy and St. John the Baptist.

08/09/2026

Masses for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be at 9 am on Saturday, August 15, at both St. John the Baptist and Our Lady of Mercy. The USCCB has declared that this solemnity is NOT a holy day of obligation for 2026.

08/05/2026

It is time to register your student(s) in GRADES K-8 for PSR!!
Use the link below to register your student(s).
**REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2026**
at https://forms.gle/7dmFgZ1HjQjXY7nt5
**CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 4, 2026**
If you are interested in teaching, being a classroom helper, subbing, or helping in any way, please text or call Amanda Warner 740-525-5638.

07/10/2026

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! May God bless America as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of this country!

06/16/2026

If you receive an email or text asking you to respond to Fr. David please delete it. The ol’ scammers are busy today. 😁

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