Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church

Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church Parish of St. John the Baptist
-City: St. John, N.D.
-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Richard Fineo
-Rural Mission: St. Benedict, Belcourt, N.D.
-Catholic Diocese: Fargo

Memorial Announcements 🕊️ Shelia LaFountainAugust 19, 1964 - May 22, 2026Celebration of Life & Resurrection- Monday, Jun...
06/14/2026

Memorial Announcements 🕊️

Shelia LaFountain
August 19, 1964 - May 22, 2026

Celebration of Life & Resurrection-
Monday, June 15 at St. John’s
-8:00am | Visitation
-9:00am | Rosary
-10:00am | Mass of Christian Burial
-Burial at St. Ben’s
-Luncheon at St. John’s

Christopher Laducer
January 31, 1972 - June 9, 2026

Celebration of Life & Resurrection-
Tuesday, June 16 at St. Ben’s
-8:00am | Visitation
-9:00am | Rosary
-10:00am | Mass of Christian Burial
-Burial at St. Ben’s
-Luncheon at Fiddlers’ Hall

Daniel DeCoteau
June 30, 1985 - June 10, 2026

Celebration of Life & Resurrection-
Wednesday, June 17 at St. Ben’s
-8:00am | Visitation
-9:00am | Rosary
-10:00am | Mass of Christian Burial
-Burial at St. Ben’s
-Luncheon at Fiddlers’ Hall

The Parishes of St. John the Baptist and St. Benedict extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to the families and friends of Shelia, Christopher, and Daniel. We pray for our community as we get through these numerous losses. 🙏

https://www.elickfh.com/obituary/sheila-lafountain

https://www.elickfh.com/obituary/christopher-laducer

https://www.elickfh.com/obituary/daniel-decoteau

Due to these Memorial Services, there will be no daily mass on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

06/14/2026

The Mass of the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time- June 14, 2026. Broadcast from St. John, North Dakota. Celebrant is Rev. Richard Fineo

⛪️ 144th Anniversary Celebration ⛪️Saturday, June 20-St. John Days Parade at 1:00pm---Eucharistic Procession---Community...
06/13/2026

⛪️ 144th Anniversary Celebration ⛪️

Saturday, June 20
-St. John Days Parade at 1:00pm
---Eucharistic Procession
---Community Blessing
---Popsicles

Sunday, June 21
-Anniversary Mass at 10:30am
---Parish Solemnity of St. John
---Remembering Families & Pastors
---Father's Day Blessing

The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is ordinarily celebrated on June 24, but on account of him being our patron saint, this special feast is moved to Sunday. The Nativity of St. John memorializes the birthday of the saint himself, as well as celebrating our parish and town turning 144! This year is also special as our country celebrates 250 years of independence.

06/13/2026

🌸 5 Reasons to Have Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

1️⃣ It Leads Us Closer to Jesus

Virgin Mary always leads souls to her Son. Her heart is perfectly united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Devotion to the Immaculate Heart deepens:
Love for Christ
Trust in God’s mercy
Desire for holiness

To love Mary’s Heart is to love what Jesus Himself loves.

2️⃣ Her Heart Is Immaculate and Pure

The title “Immaculate” refers to Mary’s freedom from original sin — a grace defined in the dogma of the Immaculate Conception by Pope Pius IX in 1854.

Her heart is:
Completely open to God
Free from selfishness
Filled with grace

Devotion to her Heart helps purify our own hearts and align them with God’s will.

3️⃣ A Refuge and Spiritual Protection

At Fátima in 1917, Mary told the children that her Immaculate Heart would be a refuge and the way that leads to God.

Catholics believe that:

Her maternal intercession protects from spiritual harm
Consecration to her Heart brings peace
She guides souls through trials

Her Heart is a safe place in times of confusion and darkness.

4️⃣ A Call to Reparation and Conversion

Devotion to the Immaculate Heart includes:
Prayer
Sacrifice
Acts of reparation for sin

Mary’s Heart was pierced with sorrow (Luke 2:35). Loving her Heart means consoling it by turning away from sin and helping others return to God.

This devotion invites ongoing conversion and deeper commitment to holiness.

5️⃣ Promise of Peace and Triumph

At Fátima, Mary promised:

“In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.”

This promise offers hope:
Evil will not have the final word
God’s mercy will prevail

Peace is possible through prayer and repentance
Devotion to her Heart anchors us in confidence during uncertain times.

💟The Immaculate Heart of Mary represents:

Perfect love of God
Deep compassion for humanity
Total surrender to divine will

By entrusting ourselves to her Heart, we grow in purity, humility, and unwavering faith.

Prayer

Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

O Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Mother of Jesus and my loving Mother,
I consecrate myself entirely to you today —
my body and soul,
my thoughts and actions,
my joys and sufferings,
my past, present, and future.

I freely give you my heart.
Take it, purify it, and make it like yours —
humble, obedient, and full of love for God.

Protect me from sin.
Be my refuge in temptation,
my comfort in sorrow,
and my guide in uncertainty.

Lead me always to your Son, Jesus Christ.
Teach me to say “yes” to God as you did.

O Mary, keep me in your Immaculate Heart now and at the hour of my death.
Amen.

06/13/2026

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St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) was born in Lisbon, Portugal to a powerful yet pious family. At age 15 he relinquished a life of nobility, wealth, and honor, and chose instead to serve God with the Augustinians. Years later he witnessed the dead bodies of Franciscan friars who had been martyred by Muslims being carried through the town where he was stationed. Filled with renewed zeal to follow Christ even more completely after the example of these martyrs, St. Anthony joined the Franciscan order and traveled to Morocco to preach to the Moors. However, his poor health prevented his mission and he was forced to return to Italy. There he lived a largely quiet and secluded life, spending his time in prayer, study, and priestly duties. No one had any idea of St. Anthony’s giftedness as a preacher and teacher of theology until one day he was called upon to be a substitute preacher. He amazed everyone in attendance with his depth of knowledge and oratory skill. He then became the foremost preacher of the Franciscans and was sent to preach against the heretics and the vices of the day. His zeal and effectiveness as a preacher earned him the title “Hammer of the Heretics.” St. Anthony was known for his holiness and miracles, and was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1946. He is the patron saint of the elderly, fishermen, and the poor, and is renowned as the finder of lost articles. His feast day is June 13.


06/12/2026

🙏Thank you for praying the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena with us! Here are our prayers for today’s feast day... We're praying for you.

Dear Lord Jesus, I have specific requests that may only partially fill the infinite needs and desires that are in my heart. I ask that You answer me not only for those requests but also for a greater reliance on You to satisfy the needs and desires that You have given me.

Please grant the prayers of all those who prayed this novena with me. Bless them with Your love and make them holy!

May I seek You with a sincere heart knowing that it will profit me nothing if I gain the whole world yet lose my soul.

So, help me to see Your good and gracious purpose in all my trials. Help me to see Your blessings in every day and help me to love You more.

Thank You for everything, Lord Jesus!

Amen.

🙏https://www.praymorenovenas.com/novena-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus

Address

107 Street Ann St SE
Saint John, ND
58369

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9:30am
Tuesday 9am - 9:30am
Wednesday 9am - 9:30am
Thursday 9am - 9:30am
Friday 9am - 9:30am
Saturday 9am - 9:30am
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 11:30am

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