Provides maternity and children’s clothing through age two. Maternity Closet volunteers can also provide other resources through pregnancy and after the birth of a baby.
To schedule an appointment or donate items, please call 1-800-221-8211.

For all those who are taking care of a loved one and are looking for a break, a support group, and/or a friend to lean on. We meet the 1st Tuesday of the month, from 1:00—2:30 pm in Room 204.

Come join us for a break, good company, good conversation and good prayer. You can come and share or just listen, whatever you are comfortable with; everyone will understand.

Contact: Mary Kohlhaas 651-633-8333 ext. 1229 or kohlhaasm@stjohnnyb.org

Learn how to pray in teams with individuals for theirpersonal needs. These prayer sessions are typically held after certain weekendMasses, as well as during other parish events as the opportunities presentthemselves.

Core Values: Reliance on Prayer, Willingness to Grow, and GenerousSpirit

Contact: Deacon Gary Schneider (651) 633-8333 or schneiderg@stjohnnyb.org

Members of the Society of St.Vincent de Paul (or “Vincentians”) are men and women who strive to growspiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need.Assistance is provided to members in the community in financial need due to unexpectedlife circumstances.

A gentle exercise program (includes warm-up, mild aerobic exercise, stretching, weights and balance exercises), offered most Wednesdays. Exercise is followed by a healthy snack, devotion, health education tip and fellowship.

Description: This is a program for families and their children in preschoolthrough 5th grade. On the first Wednesday of the month each family will gatherat church for Faith Formation. While the children attend a classroom sessionwith their catechists, parents will first hear a presentation and then receivematerials and guidance to teach their children throughout the next three weeksof the month at home. Family Formation is designed for parents to pass on thefaith to their children as well as grow in their own understanding of theCatholic Faith. See Middle School Formation for details regarding 6^th-8^thgraders and their parents.

Contact: Jen Livermont (651) 633-1540 ext. 1234 orlivermontj@stjohnnyb.org

This is a program for students in 6^th-8^thgrade to grow in their familiarity with the scriptures, their relationship with God, and their Catholic community. We meet weekly, unless otherwise noted, from6-7:30pm in the youth room. 6^th graders will journey through the Old Testament from beginning to end. 7^th graders will encounter the Gospels by studying the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 8^thgraders will study the Early Church in Acts of the Apostles and St. Paul’s letters. On the first Wednesday of the month, parents are invited to gather for Family Formation. Family Formation is designed for parents to pass on the faith to their children as well as grow in their own understanding of the Catholic Faith. It includes a presentation, small group discussion, and times of prayer with their children.

Contact: Sarah Wilder (651) 633-8333 ext. 1254 or  wilders@stjohnnyb.org

Description: Various opportunities exist for musical ministry including the following: children’s choir, adult choir, schola, baptism music group, cantors, festival orchestra and contemporary ensemble.

Core Values: Reliance on Prayer, Willingness to Grow, and Generous Spirit

Contact: Lee Treml (651) 633-8333 ext. 1212 or tremll@stjohnnyb.org

Description: Join us Wednesday Nights during the school year from 8:00-9:30pm in the youth room for Senior High Youth Group! SHYG will include games, praise, and worship, talks, small groups, and overall fellowship. Our goal is to create a community of young disciples living counter-cultural bearing witness to the Gospel of our Lord.

Description: A group of men who desire to be obedient to the will of God and answer His call for our lives. The group gathers on Thursday mornings in Christ’s presence to be better educated in the faith, learn how our faith fits into our lives and to share our faith and experiences through service, friendship, prayer, study, and fraternity.

Contact: Parish Office for more information (651) 633-8333 or sjb@stjohnnyb.org

Description: Women of all ages are invited to join us as wejourney together with God through informative and inspirational speakers. Eachgathering we will listen to a different speaker as we further dive into theParish theme of being “Transformed” Coffee/snacks are provided, and childcareis available. Please grab a brochure from the kiosk to check out our schedulefor the year. Bring a friend or come alone…all women welcome!

Contact: Jill Fink (651) 633-1540 ext. 1280 orfinkj@stjohnnyb.org

A group specifically for the seniors in our parish, YAH meetsmonthly on the 1^st Thursday of the month for various topics andactivities.  Host trips and activitiesboth in and out of the parish.

Contact: MaryKohlhaas (651) 633-8333 ext. 1229 or kohlhaasm@stjohnnyb.org

Description: A welcoming and open environment that provides opportunities to explore the Catholic Faith. Through formation, teaching, and prayer we come to understand what Catholics believe, know why we believe it, how we celebrate it through sacrament and prayer as well as how to live it out in everyday life. There is no pressure to become Catholic but will be asked throughout the process to make some decisions about moving forward in the process. It is the pastoral, liturgical, and catechetical process for initiating new members into the Catholic Church. Sessions meet on Thursday evenings from mid-September until after the Easter Vigil celebration.

Contact: Jill Fink (651) 633-1540 ext. 1280 or finkj@stjohnnyb.org

Description: The Legion of Mary is an association of practicing Catholic men and women who, with the sanction of the church under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces, have formed themselves into a legion for service, in proclaiming the beautiful truths of the Catholic faith, to promote the Church’s work and to wage warfare against evil powers in the world.

Contact: Parish Office (651) 633-8333 or sjb@stjohnnyb.org

Nursery Available

Description: Children, ages three tokindergarten, meet during the 8:30 and 10:30 am Sunday Masses. The coordinatoris responsible for reading the Bible Story, teaching the lesson, and leadingthe songs. Teachers are needed to assist with the classroom time and craftbased upon the provided lesson plan for the week.

Description: Children, ages three tokindergarten, meet during the 8:30 and 10:30 am Sunday Masses. The coordinatoris responsible for reading the Bible Story, teaching the lesson, and leadingthe songs. Teachers are needed to assist with the classroom time and craftbased upon the provided lesson plan for the week.

: Confirmation at St. John the Baptist is a 1-year program thattypically begins in 9th grade. It is open to all high school students whodesire to receive the sacrament. Candidates will receive the Sacrament ofConfirmation in the spring. Students are put into small groups and meet weeklyon Sunday evenings after the 5:30 pm Mass. General teaching will be together asa large group, and break into small groups. Other commitments include a weekendretreat and service within the community.

Core Value: Reliance on Prayer

Contact:  Sarah Wilder (651) 633-1540 ext. 1254 orwilders@stjohnnyb.org

Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door through which we enter in order to receive the other sacraments.

Through Baptism, we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God. We become members of Christ and are incorporated into the Church. Through this sacrament we are made sharers in the Church’s mission. CCC 1213

Please follow this link for more information: http://stjohnnb.com/worship/sacraments/baptism/

Provides maternity and children’s clothing through age two. Maternity Closet volunteers can also provide other resources through pregnancy and after the birth of a baby.
To schedule an appointment or donate items, please call 1-800-221-8211.

Make quilts for donation to charitable organizations. No previous skills or experience are required. Gather on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month; open to everyone!
Contact Mary Kohlhaas (651) 633-8333, ext. 1229 or Kohlhaasm@stjohnnyb.org.

“Wounded Hearts” is a confidential support group for members of our parish community who have suffered from trauma or abuse and have begun their healing journey by attending retreats such as Grief to Grace, Rachel’s Vineyard, Healing the Whole Person, or are in individual therapy to address these wounds.  Our mission is to provide a safe place for our members to tell their stories without judgement and to replace the many lies we have believed about ourselves and others with the truth of God’s love for each of us. Beginning in September, “Wounded Hearts” will be meeting on most 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings.

 For more information and to register, contact: Mary Kohlhaas at 651-633-8333, ext. 1229 or at kohlhaasm@stjohnnyb.org.

A gentle exercise program (includes warm-up, mild aerobic exercise, stretching, weights and balance exercises), offered most Wednesdays. Exercise is followed by a healthy snack, devotion, health education tip and fellowship.

Catechists are committed to teaching on the firstWednesday of each month and to attend a catechist training on another Wednesdayof each month. Catechists are called to uphold the teachings of the CatholicChurch and engage the students as they teach.

Contact: Jen Livermont (651) 633-1540 ext. 1234 orlivermontj@stjohnnyb.org

This is a program for students in 6^th-8^thgrade to grow in their familiarity with the scriptures, their relationship with God, and their Catholic community. We meet weekly, unless otherwise noted, from6-7:30pm in the youth room. 6^th graders will journey through the Old Testament from beginning to end. 7^th graders will encounter the Gospels by studying the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 8^thgraders will study the Early Church in Acts of the Apostles and St. Paul’s letters. On the first Wednesday of the month, parents are invited to gather for Family Formation. Family Formation is designed for parents to pass on the faith to their children as well as grow in their own understanding of the Catholic Faith. It includes a presentation, small group discussion, and times of prayer with their children.

Contact: Sarah Wilder (651) 633-8333 ext. 1254 or  wilders@stjohnnyb.org

Description: Various opportunities exist for musical ministry including the following: children’s choir, adult choir, schola, baptism music group, cantors, festival orchestra and contemporary ensemble.

Core Values: Reliance on Prayer, Willingness to Grow, and Generous Spirit

Contact: Lee Treml (651) 633-8333 ext. 1212 or tremll@stjohnnyb.org

Description: Join us Wednesday Nights during the school year from 8:00-9:30pm in the youth room for Senior High Youth Group! SHYG will include games, praise, and worship, talks, small groups, and overall fellowship. Our goal is to create a community of young disciples living counter-cultural bearing witness to the Gospel of our Lord.

Description: A group of men who desire to be obedient to the will of God and answer His call for our lives. The group gathers on Thursday mornings in Christ’s presence to be better educated in the faith, learn how our faith fits into our lives and to share our faith and experiences through service, friendship, prayer, study, and fraternity.

Contact: Parish Office for more information (651) 633-8333 or sjb@stjohnnyb.org

Description: Women of all ages are invited to join us as wejourney together with God through informative and inspirational speakers. Eachgathering we will listen to a different speaker as we further dive into theParish theme of being “Transformed.” Coffee/snacks are provided, and childcareis available. Please grab a brochure from the kiosk to check out our schedulefor the year. Bring a friend or come alone…all women welcome!

Contact: Jill Fink (651) 633-1540 ext. 1280 orfinkj@stjohnnyb.org

For anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, join us for Journeying through Grief, an adult grief support group.  Meetings are monthly from 7:00- 8:30 pm. 

Contact:  Mary Kohlhaas 651-633-8333 ext. 1229 or Kohlhaasm@stjohnnyb.org.

Description: A welcoming and open environment that provides opportunities to explore the Catholic Faith. Through formation, teaching, and prayer we come to understand what Catholics believe, know why we believe it, how we celebrate it through sacrament and prayer as well as how to live it out in everyday life. There is no pressure to become Catholic but will be asked throughout the process to make some decisions about moving forward in the process. It is the pastoral, liturgical, and catechetical process for initiating new members into the Catholic Church. Sessions meet on Thursday evenings from mid-September until after the Easter Vigil celebration.

Contact: Jill Fink (651) 633-1540 ext. 1280 or finkj@stjohnnyb.org

Description: The Legion of Mary is an association of practicing Catholic men and women who, with the sanction of the church under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces, have formed themselves into a legion for service, in proclaiming the beautiful truths of the Catholic faith, to promote the Church’s work and to wage warfare against evil powers in the world.

Contact: Parish Office (651) 633-8333 or sjb@stjohnnyb.org

Come join our middle school community on the 2nd Friday of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm. The evening will include games, snacks, messages, and prayer. This is an opportunity for our middle schoolers to gather to grow in faith and fellowship with one another. 

Schedule:
 March 14, April 11.

Parishioners warmly welcome newmembers to our parish community.  Committee takes turns conducting the New Member Welcome Orientationafter masses on the 2^nd weekend of the month.  As available committee members help thepastor host a social for new members.

Nursery Available

Description: Children, ages three tokindergarten, meet during the 8:30 and 10:30 am Sunday Masses. The coordinatoris responsible for reading the Bible Story, teaching the lesson, and leadingthe songs. Teachers are needed to assist with the classroom time and craftbased upon the provided lesson plan for the week.

Parishioners warmly welcome new members to our parish community.   Committee takes turns conducting the New Member Welcome Orientation after masses on the 2^nd weekend of the month.  As available committee members help the pastor host a social for new members

Description: Children, ages three tokindergarten, meet during the 8:30 and 10:30 am Sunday Masses. The coordinatoris responsible for reading the Bible Story, teaching the lesson, and leadingthe songs. Teachers are needed to assist with the classroom time and craftbased upon the provided lesson plan for the week.

Parishioners warmly welcome new members to our parish community.   Committee takes turns conducting the New Member Welcome Orientation after masses on the 2^nd weekend of the month.  As available committee members help the pastor host a social for new members

Parishioners warmly welcome newmembers to our parish community.  Thecommittee takes turns conducting New Member Welcome Orientation after Masses onthe second weekend of most months. Committee members help the pastor host several socials for new membersthroughout the year.

Contact: JenLivermont (651) 633-8333 ext. 1234 or livermontj@stjohnnyb.org

: Confirmation at St. John the Baptist is a 1-year program thattypically begins in 9th grade. It is open to all high school students whodesire to receive the sacrament. Candidates will receive the Sacrament ofConfirmation in the spring. Students are put into small groups and meet weeklyon Sunday evenings after the 5:30 pm Mass. General teaching will be together asa large group, and break into small groups. Other commitments include a weekendretreat and service within the community.

Core Value: Reliance on Prayer

Contact:  Sarah Wilder (651) 633-1540 ext. 1254 orwilders@stjohnnyb.org

Calling all widows and widowers! Are you looking for a new social group or friend network? Come have lunch with us! Our next get together is Monday, November 13 at 11:30 am at the Perkins on County Rd. D.
Contact Mary Kohlhaas for more information at kohlhaasm@stjohnnyb.org

Provides maternity and children’s clothing through age two. Maternity Closet volunteers can also provide other resources through pregnancy and after the birth of a baby.
To schedule an appointment or donate items, please call 1-800-221-8211.

A gentle exercise program (includes warm-up, mild aerobic exercise, stretching, weights and balance exercises), offered most Wednesdays. Exercise is followed by a healthy snack, devotion, health education tip and fellowship.

A spiritual and service organization devoted to Our Blessed Mother and the Holy Rosary. The group meets the third Monday of the month at 7 PM. For more information, please contact the parish office (651) 633-8333