St. John the Baptist Catholic Church - Stiles

11/12/2024

Finding Hope through Prayer: Women's Advent Retreat 2024

The Bishop's Commission for Women invites all women of the Diocese to a peaceful morning of community, prayer, and reflection this Advent season. Join us on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Allentown from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

In honor of the Jubilee Year of Hope, our keynote speaker, Fr. John Frink will offer a talk on how to find hope through the practice of prayer. Bishop Alfred Schlert will celebrate Mass, and a continental breakfast will be provided.

Prepare for the Joy of Christmas with this wonderful morning retreat for all women in the Diocese. Registration is open until Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Space is limited, so please register early via the link below.

https://www.allentowndiocese.org/catholic-life/resources-women/finding-hope-through-prayer-womens-advent-retreat-2024

11/11/2024

11/10/2024

Happy Feast Day
Saint Leo the Great
Doctor of the Church
400-461
Feast day: November 10 (New), April 11 (Trad)
Patronage: Protector of Rome

Saint Leo was born in Italy. He was the pope from 440-461. As pope, he clarified the teaching of the incarnation: that Jesus has two natures, fully divine, fully human. He's best known as the pope that stopped Attila the Hun at the gates of Rome. St. Leo is a Doctor of the church; one of two in the first millennium considered "Great". He promoted orthodoxy through his prolific writings and sermons.

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. Link in our bio.
https://www.portraitsofsaints.com/collections/all/all-images-st-leo-the-great

11/08/2024

Happy Feast Day
Feast Day: November 8
Patronage: sick people, loss of parents

Elizabeth of the Trinity, born Élisabeth Catez was a French Carmelite nun and religious writer. Elizabeth entered the Dijon Carmel on August 2, 1901. She said, "I find Him everywhere while doing the wash as well as while praying." Her time in the Carmel had some high times as well as some very low times. Today, we know about all that she felt and experienced in her writings. Elizabeth died at the age of 26 from Addison's disease, which in the early 20th century had no treatment.

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. Link in our bio.
https://www.portraitsofsaints.com/collections/all/all-images-st-elizabeth-of-the-trinity

11/07/2024

Satan Loves to Take Over Politicians, Says Former Rome Exorcist - https://www.churchpop.com/satan-loves-take-over-politicians-says-former-rome-exorcist/

11/07/2024

Praying for our government leaders is so important!

11/06/2024

Happy Feast Day
Saint Leonard of Noblac
Died: 559
Feast Day: November 6
Patronage: Prisoners, political prisoners, prisoners of war, women in labor, horses

Saint Leonard, a French noble, who converted along with King Clovis I, was a monk who lived in a hermitage and founded the Noblac monastery. Through his prayers, he was able to secure the release of prisoners and prayerfully intercede for the Queen to deliver her child safely. Prisoners who asked for his intercession experienced their chains breaking, being released and then bringing those chains to St. Leonard as homage. He died of natural causes

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. Link in our bio.https://www.portraitsofsaints.com/collections/all/all-images-st-leonard-of-noblac

11/06/2024

Drinks and apps are on us this Thursday night at the 'Designed with Purpose: NFP Night' event at Hops at the Paddock in Allentown.

Join us for an informative night out on fertility awareness sponsored by the Diocese of Allentown's NFP Task Force!

Details:

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 6:30-8:30 pm
Hops at the Paddock
1945 W Columbia St. Allentown, PA 18104

If you are attending as a couple, please be sure to add your partner's info when you register by clicking "+ add someone else"!

https://allentowndiocese.flocknote.com/signup/185877

11/05/2024

Big news!!! And if you’re not familiar with Sister Clare Crockett, make sure you start learning! She is incredible. 💙 link-in-comments!!!