St. John The Baptist Catholic Church

06/02/2026

🎓 Calling all 2026 graduates! 🎓
On June 28, we plan to congratulate the members of our parish family who are graduating from high school, college, graduate school or a vocational program. Please contact the Parish Office by June 18 with the names of friends and relatives who are SJB parishioners and 2026 graduates, 301-622-1122 or [email protected].

06/02/2026

Looking for a Summer Playgroup for your little one? Families of children aged 0-3 are invited to a Wednesday morning Summer Playgroup from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on June 17, 24, July 1, 15, 29, and August 5, 12, 19. We’ll meet on the Pre-K playground for play and fellowship. Please email Jules Martin ([email protected]) if you are interested in joining us!

05/22/2026

Red is the liturgical color of Pentecost, the color of the
tongues of fire that descended on the disciples. Please wear
something “Red” on Sunday for Pentecost!

05/21/2026

05/16/2026

If you are interested in helping at the C4 Clothes Closet or need help yourself, please call 301-599-2108 ext. 313, visit the www.c4clothescloset.com or email [email protected]

05/15/2026

Today, our own Msgr. Mike Mellone celebrates his 50th Anniversary as a priest of Jesus Christ!

On Sunday, May 17th, we will recognize and celebrate this momentous anniversary at 9:00 a.m. with a special blessing and a hospitality hour to follow. We thank the Lord for Msgr. Mellone’s priesthood, which has been a blessing to so many people over these years, and we congratulate him on this wonderful milestone! Thank you, Fr. Mike, for your “Yes” to the Lord, 50 years ago, and every day since!

05/09/2026

Yesterday was the one year anniversary since the election of our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV! We give thanks to God for his remarkable, prophetic ministry and we pray the Holy Spirit will continue to guide him and the Church!

One year ago today, the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th Successor of Peter. Taking the name Leo XIV, he became the first U.S.-born pope in the history of the Church. We give thanks for his ministry and continue to pray for our Holy Father.

05/09/2026

This Mother’s Day weekend, we pray in gratitude for all the women in our lives, both living and deceased, who radiate and manifest the divine love of God. Mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, godmothers, aunts, sisters - the vocation of maternal love is a beautiful gift from God that is lived out in the everyday choice to love, to will the good of others. We praise the Lord for these women who choose to love. Of course, we know that every day is really mother’s day, but in a special way this weekend, Happy Mother’s Day! God bless you, all!

05/03/2026

The SJB KofC are again sponsoring the St. John the Jogger Virtual 5K and 1M run/walk for St. Camillus Food Pantry.

The event will take place between May 11- June 21, 2026. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit St. Camillus Food Pantry. The current economic hardship has caused the St. Camillus Food Pantry to see an increase in demand for wholesome, nutritious meals for needy families. For more information, please contact SK Jeff Hafner, [email protected]. To register with this QR code or visit

https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/SilverSpring/StJohntheJogger