Contact Us
| Rectory: | 215.482.4600 |
| Fax: | 215.482.2976 |
| E-mail: | secretary@stjohnmanayunk.org |
| Hours: |
Rectory is open Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm; closed 12-1 for lunch |
Chapel: Weekday Masses are held in the All Saints' Chapel
Located inside the Rectory at 146 Rector Street
Masses: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM & open for private prayer until 4:00 PM
Fridays: Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament until 4:00 PM.
Church: Saturday Vigil Mass- 4:00 PM with Confessions from 3-3:40 PM;
Sunday Morning 9:00 & 11:00 AM; Sunday Evening 6:00 PM
Mass & Novena at St. Josaphat's each first Saturday of the Month
at 8:30 AM preceded by confession from 8:00-8:30 AM.
| Lottery: |
(Postponed until further notice). Lottery Hotline is 215.482.8728 and updated 10am on Fridays. Lottery Drawing is held on Thursdays, weather permitting. Tickets may be dropped off at the Rectory until 3:30 pm on Thursdays. (Postponed until further notice) |
CLERGY
Reverend Monsignor Kevin C. Lawrence, Pastor
Reverend Monsignor Hugh Joseph Shields, Permanent Resident Emeritus
Reverend Mr. Casper Baratta
Permanent Deacon Emeritus
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We welcome all those dedicated
to sharing their time and talents
with others in our parish and
community. Our Parish Volunteers offer spiritual, social, and community events weekly and monthly, and welcome all
parishioners and friends.
If you are interested in sharing your
time and talent, or would like to join us, please join us at our next event and bring a friend, or contact us with your name and information by
e-mailing
sjbphila@stjohnmanayunk.org
All parish events are listed
on the homepage of our website
on the parish calendar. Please view
or download our bulletin above for
the latest news and events.
STAFF
For General Inquiries email us at
secretary@stjohnmanayunk.org
or call 215.482.4600 and listen
for the extension prompts for:
Theresa Grato
Parish Secretary
Jennifer Rose
Senior Care Program
Roseanne Westerfer
Parish Operations Director
Fred Bussinger
Parish Maintenance Manager
Lex Nugent
Business Manager
Bob Leso
Music Director
Tim Poole
Director of Liturgy
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE
Adult Faith Formation Director
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Kristi Bushner - RCIA and Adult Confirmation
Youth Parish Religious Education Program
(PREP)
Monsignor Kevin Lawrence
Janet Kempf
Kelly Friel
Roseanne Westerfer
PARISH EVENTS
Parishioners planning social and spiritual events must use the form below to plan an event in a parish space. Any other space rental questions may be directed to rwesterfer@stjohnmanayunk.org.
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Sacramental Archives
Requests for Certificates for Sacramental Purposes Only from the Churches of St. John the Baptist, St. Josaphat, St. Mary of the Assumption, and St. Ladislaus, may be e-mailed to secretary@stjohnmanayunk.org, and must be picked up at the parish office. Please allow adequate time for processing. Please contact your local municipality for birth certificates or other legal documentation. We are unable to fulfill ancestry research and requests. Please include your baptismal name, reason for the request, full address and phone number, the name of the Parish and date the Sacrament was received. Requests are fulfilled in the order they are received and you will be called when ready for pickup.
Cemeteries
St. John the Baptist and St. Mary of the Assumption Cemeteries may be visited Monday - Friday 9AM - 4PM. Due to vandalism the cemeteries are locked and may be visited only by appointment. Call the parish office at 215-482-4600 to arrange for a visit.
Spiritual Offerings
Remember your loved ones with a Spiritual Gift. Offerings for Masses, the Sanctuary Candle, Bread and Wine, and Memorial Fund Offerings may be made at the Rectory during regular office hours.
You may also make online Memorial Donations to the St. John the Baptist Memorial Fund, and the Friends of St. John the Baptist Memorial Fund, specific to the restoration and maintenance of St. John the Baptist Church.
Sunday Bulletin
Our Sunday Bulletin features Sacramental Information, parish updates, social, and spiritual events, school and Archdiocesan announcements. Bulletin requests for articles may be submitted in proofread, brief paragraph form (75 words or less including a Title) to sjbphila@stjohnmanayunk.org, re: Bulletin Submission. Deadline is Friday at 5 pm for the following week’s Sunday bulletin. For personal advertisements, please call the printer listed below for advertising space.
Our thanks to our local business owners and parishioners who advertise in our bulletin weekly to offset the bulletin printing expense. If you are interested in advertising in St. John’s Weekly Bulletin, please call our printer, J.S. Paluch Co. at 1-800-524-0263. You may view our bulletin at the "Church Bulletin Download" at the top of the page.
MASS SCHEDULE
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM &
Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 AM; &
6:00 PM Mass Held at St. Josaphat
Through end of September
Holy Days 7AM, 12:05PM, 7PM In Church
Livestream of Vigil & Sunday Masses at
St. John the Baptist, Manayunk
Confessions: 3-3:40 PM Saturday
at the Blessed Mother's Altar
ALL SAINTS RECTORY CHAPEL
Weekday Mass at 7:00 AM
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Fridays until 4:00 PM
ST. JOSAPHAT CHURCH
Mass for Increased Devotion to St. John Paul II each First Saturday
8:00 AM Confessions; 8:30 AM Mass
Novena to St. John Paul II after Mass
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Saint John the Baptist is a multiethnic Roman Catholic Parish rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Founded in 1831, the Parish has a rich history of providing spirituality, education, and worship in the Manayunk, Roxborough, and Wissahickon neighborhoods of Philadelphia. As a Christian community we are united in our mission to share the Gospel, the Sacraments, and love and serve God by caring for one another. We welcome all people to become part of our vibrant and growing community. (Ratified January 31, 2016 by Parish Assembly)
Monday Night Rosary - 7 PM
Call in number is 712-775-7031;
access code is: 582-093-520;
Prayer Line
leave us your intention at 215.482.4600 x 254
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