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Welcome, to our parish website. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is a grwoing and thriving parish community.  We are bound by faith that reflects a commitment to Catholic presence in our local community. God has richly blessed our faith community with good stewards and faithful servants to do His work.  We hope that our website offers you a small glimpse of who we are as God's holy community of families. We continue to work to build up the Kingdom of God in our little corner of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. You are welcome to visit us in person here in Mt. Vernon, IA.  May God richly bless you!

The Catholic community of St. John the Baptist serves parishioners and others within Lisbon, Mount Vernon, and rural Cedar Rapids, Ely, and and areas close to Springville.The parish has a membership of approximately 400 households or about 1,250 souls. The parish offers Mass each weekend on Sundays at 8:30 am and two weekday Masses each Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 am.

Adoration is held the first and third Wednesday of the month from 8 pm to 10 pm, and on the First Fridays of the month after the 8:30 am Mass.

Faith Formation is held during the school year for students in grades preK-12th). In addition to our Eucharistic life and religious formation, the parish offers activities throughout the year. The parish is a vital and viable Catholic faith community, grounded in the Mission of Christ.

The parish has been served over the years by priests and a Parish Life Cordinator. Currently, Rev. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah is the pastor.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is on August 15th is usally a Holy Day of Obligaton.But, because it falls on the weekend this year, it is not a Holy Day.  Father Andew will have a Mass on Saturday, August 15th at 8:30 am.  Please note that this Mass does not fullful your weekend obligation.

 

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