Eglise St Jean Baptiste

Eglise St Jean Baptiste St. Jean Baptiste is a Roman Catholic Parish established in 1882 and staffed by the Congregation of t

🌙✨ Before you close your eyes tonight, remember this:Not every saint changed the world with a sermon.Some changed it wit...
06/10/2026

🌙✨ Before you close your eyes tonight, remember this:
Not every saint changed the world with a sermon.
Some changed it with a smile.
Some with a quiet prayer.
Some simply by remaining faithful when nobody was watching.

Heaven is filled with people whose names history forgot, but whose love God never missed.

So if today felt ordinary...
if your prayers felt weak...
if your efforts seemed unnoticed...
Take heart.
The stars do not compete with one another, yet together they light up the night sky.
Perhaps your hidden act of kindness, your silent sacrifice, or your whispered prayer was the light someone needed today.

Rest now.
The God who counts the stars also knows your name.
Good night, and may the angels keep watch over you until morning. 🙏🌙✨

🌾✨ “The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few.” ✨🌾We often hear these words and immediately think about vocation...
06/07/2026

🌾✨ “The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few.” ✨🌾

We often hear these words and immediately think about vocations, priest shortages, or the future of the Church. But perhaps Jesus is inviting us to hear something deeper.
When Jesus looked upon the crowds, His heart was moved with compassion. He saw people longing for hope, healing, and love. His response was not despair. It was a call to action.
The harvest is not a problem to solve. It is an opportunity to embrace.
Every day, God places people in our path: a neighbor carrying a burden, a friend searching for meaning, a stranger who needs kindness, a family member longing to be heard. We don't need a title, a position, or special qualifications to bring Christ to others. We simply need willing hearts.
The Gospel is not asking us to complain about what is missing. It is asking us to recognize what is possible.
A conversation, a prayer, a word of encouragement, a simple act of love can become the moment someone encounters God.
The harvest is abundant. The question is not whether there is enough work to do. The question is whether we are willing to step into the field.
🙏 Lord, make us laborers in Your harvest. Help us to bring Your compassion, Your hope, and Your presence to everyone we meet today.
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🙏✨Mass is now online. ✨🙏Join us as we celebrate The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)...
06/07/2026

🙏✨Mass is now online. ✨🙏

Join us as we celebrate The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).
In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims:
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever." (John 6:51)
Through the gift of the Holy Eucharist, Christ nourishes us with His very presence, strengthens our faith, and unites us as one Body in Him.
📖 Readings:
• Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a
• 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
• John 6:51-58
Whether you are joining from near or far, we invite you to prayerfully participate in this celebration and reflect on the incredible gift of Christ in the Eucharist.
▶️ Watch the Mass and share it with family and friends.
🙏⛪️✨

📖✨ Our Weekly Bulletin is Here! ✨📖Take a few moments this week to reflect, pray, and stay connected with our parish comm...
06/06/2026

📖✨ Our Weekly Bulletin is Here! ✨📖
Take a few moments this week to reflect, pray, and stay connected with our parish community.
In this week's bulletin:
🙏 A powerful reflection on being Christ’s hands and feet in the world
🎓 Celebrating the St. Jean Baptiste High School Class of 2026
❤️ Opportunities to serve those in need through our food program
⛪ Parish news, Mass schedules, and upcoming events
As Jesus reminds us, “The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few.” Every day is an opportunity to share His love with those around us.
Download and read this week’s bulletin today at 🌐 www.sjbny.org
May God bless you and your loved ones throughout the week.
🙏✨

Happy Thursday, parish family! 👋As we head into the second half of the week, we want to lift each other up. Our parish s...
06/04/2026

Happy Thursday, parish family! 👋

As we head into the second half of the week, we want to lift each other up. Our parish staff and community are praying for you.

👇 Drop your prayer intentions in the comments below - whether it's a big worry, a hidden cross, or a prayer of thanksgiving.
If you see a request from a fellow parishioner, take a quick moment to reply with a "🙏" or a "praying!" to let them know they aren't alone. Let’s cover our community in prayer today!

"Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here..." ✨Before you close your eyes and turn off the lig...
06/03/2026

"Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here..." ✨
Before you close your eyes and turn off the lights tonight, take a slow, deep breath. Leave the busy thoughts, the "to-do" lists, and the worries of today behind.
God has appointed a holy guardian angel to watch over you, shield you, and pray for you while you rest. You are completely safe and deeply loved in His care.
Sleep peacefully tonight, parish family. See you in the morning! 🙏🌙

❤️ REFLECTION FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY ❤️“God so loved the world that He gave His only Son...” (John 3...
05/31/2026

❤️ REFLECTION FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY ❤️
“God so loved the world that He gave His only Son...” (John 3:16)
These may be some of the most familiar words in Scripture, yet they contain a truth that many of us struggle to fully believe: God loves us unconditionally.
Nicodemus came to Jesus in the darkness, searching for answers. At first, he could not understand what it meant to be born again. But after witnessing Christ’s death and Resurrection, he came to understand that faith is more than believing teachings or following rules. Faith is allowing ourselves to be loved by God.
Too often we imagine God as a judge waiting to condemn us. Yet Jesus reveals something entirely different. He healed on the Sabbath. He forgave sinners. He welcomed the outcast. He embraced the broken. Even from the Cross, He prayed, “Father, forgive them.”
The message of Jesus was always the same: love.
God does not love us because we are perfect. God loves us because He is love.
When that truth begins to sink into our hearts, something changes. Fear gives way to trust. Shame gives way to freedom. Judgment gives way to mercy. We begin to see ourselves not as condemned sinners, but as beloved children of God.
Today, take a moment to remember this simple but life-changing truth:
✨ You are loved.
✨ You are forgiven.
✨ You are God's beloved child.
May we begin and end each day resting in the certainty of God's love, and may that love overflow into the way we treat one another.
🙏 Holy Trinity, teach us to live in Your love and to share that love with the world.

⛪✨ Join Us Online for Mass This Weekend ✨⛪This Sunday, we celebrate The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, one of the g...
05/31/2026

⛪✨ Join Us Online for Mass This Weekend ✨⛪
This Sunday, we celebrate The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, one of the great mysteries of our faith - one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
As we gather in prayer, we reflect on God's infinite love revealed through His presence in our lives and in the gift of salvation.
📖 This Sunday's Readings:
✝️ Exodus 34:4B-6, 8-9
✝️ 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
✝️ John 3:16-18
"God so loved the world that He gave His only Son..." (John 3:16)
Whether you're traveling, unable to attend in person, or simply seeking a moment of prayer and reflection, we invite you to worship with us online and be renewed by God's Word and love.
🕊️ Watch Mass live at:
🌐 www.sjbny.org
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you and your loved ones this weekend.
🙏 Everyone is welcome.

📖✨ Our Weekly Bulletin Is Here! ✨📖Take a few moments this week to be inspired by the Word of God, stay informed about pa...
05/30/2026

📖✨ Our Weekly Bulletin Is Here! ✨📖
Take a few moments this week to be inspired by the Word of God, stay informed about parish life, and discover upcoming events and opportunities within our faith community.
This week's bulletin features:
🙏 A beautiful reflection on the Most Holy Trinity
❤️ A message about God's unconditional love for each of us
☕ Information about our upcoming 2nd Sunday Coffee gathering
🎓 News from St. Jean Baptiste High School
⛪ Parish updates, Mass schedules, prayer opportunities, and more
Download the latest bulletin today and stay connected with all that's happening at St. Jean Baptiste Church.
🌐 Visit www.sjbny.org to download your copy.
May God's love, peace, and blessings be with you throughout the week. 💙

I'M RETIRING 📖🙏💫💕😇I’ve come to learn that there are all kinds of interesting rumors going around in connection with my r...
05/29/2026

I'M RETIRING 📖🙏💫💕😇

I’ve come to learn that there are all kinds of interesting rumors going around in connection with my retirement as Pastor.

I’m not sick. (At least I’m not aware of it.) I do, however, limp now and then for various reasons, some of which will pass. I tore the meniscus on my right knee in 2018. It generally causes me no pain, but I have to be careful that I don’t twist suddenly. I’ve decided not to have surgery on it.

The week after Easter a table fell on my foot breaking the big toe on my right foot. It took four weeks before I could wear a shoe on each foot. All better now. I’ve even bought a new pair of shoes to celebrate.

A month ago, I had cataracts removed from both eyes. It took that long for my eyes to be fully functional. I’m seeing a whole new world now.

I will formally pass the torch to Father John Thomas Lane, SSS on August 15 th when Bishop Whelan will install him as Pastor. I will remain at St. Jean’s as Pastor Emeritus and will be available whenever I’m needed.

I’m 78 years old and have been Pastor of St. Jean’s for 25 years. I’ve been Chaplain to the Convent of the Sacred Heart for 24 of those years. I’m really looking forward to a rest. I’m especially happy to be relieved of administrative duties. Please be happy with me and for me.

A big hug to everybody. 🩵
Fr. John Kamas, SSS

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184 E 76th Street
New York, NY
10021

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 1pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 6pm
Thursday 11:30am - 6pm
Friday 11:30am - 6pm
Saturday 11:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

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+12122885082

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