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The Monthly Prayer for Peace Rosary will be held on the 1st day of every month.  Time and place will depend on the day that the 1st falls on.

2026 CALENDAR

(Location is at St. John XXIII Tamaqua unless otherwise noted)

• Apr --- 9:00 AM 
• May --- 9:00 AM 
• Jun --- 9:00 AM
• Jul --- 9:00 AM
• Aug --- 4:30 PM
• Sep --- 8:30 AM during Holy Hour 
• Oct --- 9:00 AM
• Nov --- 9:30 AM
• DEC --- 8:30 AM during Holy Hour

** Watch for Flocknote notifications for confirmed  place and time.**

Recognizing that with God all things are possible we gather to pray the Rosary seeking the intercession of Mary to bring peace to our world, nation, state, communities, schools, parishes, families, and in our homes.  

All are invited!  Please arrive a few minutes early.  For outside rosaries, we will gather at the Blessed Mother statue in the parking lot. 

if the weather is bad, we will gather inside the church. 

Questions may be directed to Jane Grier at 570-640-7514

Join us for engaging discussion, enlightening information, and socialization while we  go deeper into Lent with "The Way of Beatitude."

Eight Mondays beginning February 9 through March 30 from 10:00 -  11:30 in the St. John XXIII Hall.

We will ne using the book by the same written by Father Casey Cole, OFM.  The book cost is $16.00 and is recommended but not required to be able to attend the group.  You can also find the book used at some bookstores.

Sign up in the Narthex of St. John XXIII Church or contact Cheryl at 484-866-3835

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

This is a beautiful night where you can spend time with Jesus in a serene and reverent setting in Eucharistic Adoration, with light background music to help set the tone for a deep encounter with Jesus.  

There are typically 2-3 priests available for confession.  And you can light a candle for a special intention, and write a special intention, to place at the altar.

Spend as much time as you like during these two hours and enjoy the quiet reflection, as well as the grace that Jesus will give you, as you give your heart to him and prepare for Easter

Knights of Columbus will be hosting a soup sale on Saturday, March 28.  Pre-orders are encouraged.  There will be a sign-up sheet in the Hall to order, or you can contact Dennis at 570-640-3628.

Pick up times will be on Saturday, March 28 from 11 AM until 3 PM and 4:30 - 5:30 PM.

$8.00 for a 16 oz. container

Soups available:

• Italian Wedding
• Chicken Soup
• Chili
• Potato Soup

In honor of mothers and Mother's Day, we will be doing our yearly Carnation Sale and Baby Bottle Campaign.

CARNATION SALE:  

Carnations will be available in the Narthex at the back of the church before and after Mass on both days.  These flowers represent love, admiration, and the endurance of a mother's love, and have been used for Mother's Day since 1908.  Symbolically, red/pink carnations are used to honor living mother's or other mother figures, and white carnations honor deceased mothers.

Suggested donation for carnations is $3.00.  All proceeds will go to Birthright Pregnancy Center in Frackville to help pregnant women.

These flowers can be given to mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers, or other mothers in your life, or placed at their final resting place or at the Blessed Mother at the altar.

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN:  

Pick up a baby bottle and fill it with coins, or insert money or a check, then return it to the parish by Father's Day.  The baby bottles will benefit CareNet Women's Center of Carbon County.  This center offers services for pregnant women, including classes and baby supplies.

Join us for a Mass of Remembrance for the loss of a child.  Family members and friends are welcome.  

• Enroll your child's name in the Book of Innocents to be prayed for at monthly Masses.  
• Light a candle for your child
• Write an intention

After Mass there will be time to spend together in the hall - refreshments will be available.

Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00PM at St. John XXIII

We will be selling t-shirts for the Prayer Garden.  They'll make great Christmas gifts.  Several designs will be available.

Watch the bulletin for more information.  Orders will be taken - money due at time of order.  $25 per shirt.

Contact Cheryl for more information or to order shirts at 484-866-3835