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St. John the Baptist
Catholic Parish
5361 Dry Ridge Road • Cincinnati, Ohio 45252 • PH: (513) 385 - 8010 |
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Mission Statement We, the St. John the Baptist Community of Dry Ridge, serve our members and the wider community. We gather and share Christ's sacramental life, and evangelize to form disciples in the Lord. We minister and serve people of all ages and states of life in the Lord's name.
All this we do in the spirit of Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve and to give his life that all might have life in all its fullness (John 10:10).
Weekend Mass Times
Saturday - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 8:30 & 11:00
a.m.
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Upcoming Parish Events |
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Parish Pictorial Directory Photography sessions for the new parish pictorial directory are now complete. If your family was unable to get your picture taken, but would still like to be included in the directory, please contact Michelle Zerhusen at the Parish Office at 385-8010 ext. 103.
Vacation Bible School 2009 This year's Vacation Bible School will be taking place July 13 - 17. The sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 12noon.Use the links below for more information.
Vacation Bible School Registration Form
Vacation Bible School Emergency Contact Form
150th Parish Anniversary News!!! St. John's will be celebrating its 150th parish anniversary in 2010. The anniversary planning committee has been hard work preparing for this historical year. A newsletter is being produced each month to keep the parish community updated on plans and upcoming events.
Click here to read this month's 150 Anniversary Newsletter
Click here to visit the 150 Anniversary Blog!!!
Engrave Brick & Bench Program In honor of the upcoming 150th Parish Anniversary in 2010, engraved bricks and benches are once again being offered. Bricks and benches purchased this year will be used to form a new brick/bench area directly across from the front doors of church to replace the white rocks that are currently there.
Click here to download a printable Brick Order Form
For more information or for questions, contact David Kissell at the Parish Office at 385-8010 ext. 119 or via e-mail at development@stjohns-dr.org.
Festival News - Blue Jay Reverse Raffle Tickets are now on sale for this year's $20,000 Blue Jay Reverse Raffle. The drawing will be taking place at the Festival on August 16. Three Early Bird Drawings of $1000 each will also be taking place on May 31, 2009, June 30, 2009, and July 31, 2009.
Click here for complete information about this year raffle.
Click here for a Raffle Ticket Printable Order Form
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New St. John's Ministry Webpage!!! Click here to visit the new webpage dedicated to the many ministries at St. John's. A special thank you to parishioner, Natalie Bollin, for building this new website. Thank you, Natalie.
Annual Fund Drive - Campaign to Reduce the Debt Funds raised through the Annual Fund Drive this year (2008/2009) and next year (2009/2010) will be used to help pay down our debt to the Archdiocese. The debt stems from the building of the new church and school addition in the 1990s. Currently, our total debt stands at $2.7 million.
Click here for complete details about this year's campaign.
Online Giving to St. John's Families can now set up their contributions to St. John’s online. To learn more, visit: www.stjohns-dr.org/electronic_contribution.htm
Parish Census Update We are currently conducting a parish-wide census to update our database records. It has been almost ten years since the last parish census was taken. All parish families are asked to complete and return a Census Form (printable forms are available through the link below). Census updates may also be done online at www.stjohns-dr.org/census.htm
Printable Census Form - Click Here
For more information, or for questions, please contact David Kissell at 385 - 8010 ext. 119 or via e-mail at development@stjohns-dr.org.
Shopping Cent$ Don't forget to buy your Shopping Cent$ certificates for all your shopping needs and gifts.. Click Here for the Shopping Cent$ homepage.
Get involved at St. John's If you would like to become involved at St. John's, but are not sure where to help, completing a Time & Talent Form is a great starting point for linking your interests and talents with the ministries of the parish. Completed forms can be returned in the weekly collection basket or to the Parish Office.
Parish MembershipInterested in joining our parish community? New members are always welcome. For more information, Click Here
Parish Community E-Newsletter Want to receive parish announcements via e-mail? Sign-up for our weekly E-Newsletter by sending an e-mail to our Parish Development Director at development@stjohns-dr.org.
Parish Community Links Click Here for a listing of local links and other Catholic links.
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