For information on joining any of the following organization, please contact the Pastoral Center Office or one of the organization's members. (Also, please remember to always check future bulletins and the STJB Happenings page regarding any meeting dates/times/locations as well as for general information.)
A spiritual organization, now the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers, whose charter was enacted in the Fall of 1949, is made up of women from the parish whose main goals are the Catholic education of children and the welfare of St. John the Baptist Parish Community and Church.
Every woman is called to spiritual motherhood. Through devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows and various activities, the Confraternity of Christian Mothers strives to assist the pastor and parish community to uphold Catholic Christian values by promoting the spiritual growth of individuals and families by prayer, the practice of virtues, and encouraging one another. Meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month from September to April. Non-members can also participate by taking part in the many activities held throughout the year to promote family, fellowship, and devotion.
The organization, whose charter in the parish began in 1932, promotes reverence for the sacred names of God and Jesus Christ, obedience and loyalty to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and the personal sanctification and holiness of its members. It is part of the National Association of the Holy Name Society (NAHNS). United with other members throughout the Beaver County Deanery as well as the Diocese of Pittsburgh, it also focuses on the functions and needs of the parish.
As a branch of the fraternal service organization, K of C members seek strength in solidarity, security through unity of purpose, and devotion to a holy cause. They are dedicated to aiding their country, families and the Faith.
As a society, members of the SVdP are dedicated to working with the less fortunate of the community, helping to lift the burdens of the needy in our area. If you are interested in joining or you know of someone who is in temporary need because of a loss of a job or an illness, please call and leave a message for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 724.494.8864. All calls are confidential.
United Way and SVdP
Please note that your United Way workplace contributions can be directed to our parish St. Vincent de Paul Society. Just write on your donation form to send your contributions to: St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. John's Conference, Monaca, PA 15061.
Donations to SVdP
Those wishing to make a monetary donation to St. Vincent de Paul by check, please make it payable to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
SVdP Tuition Aid Program
The St. Vincent DePaul Society offers a Tuition Aid Program for graduating seniors who have been accepted by a university, college or trade school or for current college students meeting the following requirements: The university or trade school must be in Allegheny County or be any Pennsylvania state-affiliated college (Penn State, Slippery Rock, Indiana State, etc.). They must have at least a 3.0 average. They need an admission letter and invoice from the school of their choice; a letter of recommendation from a priest, pastor, rabbi, or a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society confirming their need and a copy of their family's IRS Form 1040 showing adjusted gross income. Applications for this aid can be mailed to anyone interested by calling the St. John the Baptist Church Conference at 724.494.8864.
The Young Adult Group at St. John the Baptist, Monaca is open to all individuals age 18 to 49. This group focuses on the needs and aspirations of young adult parishioners and how participation in this ministry can enrich one's life of faith in Christ. The Young Adult Group normally meets every other Monday at 6:30PM in the Pastoral Center for various group activities as well as religious discussion and prayer time. Check the bulletin for specific meeting dates/times. Join the Facebook page set up for St. John's Young Adult Group
at https://www.facebook.com/groups/922851577791397/ for timely news and further information.
All men and women 50 and up are invited to gather in Monsignor Farri Hall located in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Monaca for fellowship, bingo, cards, games or just plain fun every first Wednesday of the month from 12:00Noon to 3:00PM (see bulletin for date/time changes). Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Bingo - four cards for 25 cents; card game players, 50 cents a player. Come and join in; meet old friends, make new friends!
Our parish, in conjunction with St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Center Township, conducts a Grief Ministry Program for those suffering loss. Grief Sharesmall group sessions are held at various times throughout the year for a number of consecutive weeks. The program utilizes a series of DVDs and open discussion to help with the journey of grief. Check the bulletin for future session announcements.