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We're so happy you're here
Mass Times
Whether you are a newcomer, a visitor, or a long-time parishioner, we warmly welcome you to join us for Mass. Feel free to attend any of our Masses and be sure to greet us when you do!
Weekends
Saturday: 4:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am & 11:00am
Weekdays
Mondays: 7:00pm
Tuesday–Friday: 8:30am
Adoration
Mondays after 7:00pm Mass
First Fridays: 9:00am–5:00pm
Reconciliation
Saturdays:3:15pm-3:45pm
Mondays after 7pm Mass
Saturday - April 25th - Community Garden Day - 12noon for garden build and 4pm-7pm BBQ - at school - $15 presale and $17 for orders the day of. Please see flyer for more information.
Sunday - April 26th - Good Shepherd Sunday - Prayer Service for Vocations - following the 11am Mass - see flyer at the bottom for more information.
Sunday - April 26th - Free Community Spaghetti Dinner - 12pm-5pm in the school gym. The dinner is hosted by the Faith Formation students. RSVP is required by April 24th to (716)435-1597
Friday - May 1st - Adoration will be held from 12 noon until 5pm due to a funeral.
Saturday - May 2nd - Cemetery Clean-Up - 9am - If you are able to help out, please bring your rake. All decorations must be removed from graves.
Saturday - May 2nd - First Communion will be held at the 4pm Mass
Sunday - May 3rd - First Communion will be held at the 11am Mass
Saturday - May 9th - Walk for Life, a Procession for Life, on Saturday May 9th, 2026, 11:00am-12:00 noon. Gather at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 1 St. Mary’s Hill, Lancaster, NY and walk together, ending at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster. The walk concludes with a Rosary for all life at all ages and stages at the Our Lady of Pompeii Grotto, to be followed with light refreshments and fellowship. If you are unable to walk but would like to join in the Rosary, please meet at Our Lady of Pompeii by 11:20am. Please bring a chair if you need to sit. For more information, call 716-668-8370 x210.
Welcome
St. John the Baptist Parish is a faith-filled Catholic Christian Community. We are part of the Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord Family of Parishes. We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, in His Church and its teachings, under the direction of our spiritual leaders.
We watch and pray as we follow His call to love, life, fellowship and holiness.
We invite you to come pray the 14 Stations of the Cross, pray the Rosary, reflect, allow God’s mercy and love touch our hearts as you take a peaceful walk through our cemetery.
Enter by parking lot side (see new sign)
Note: Stations of the Cross pamphlets are available in the church vestibule (please return them when you are done). A solemn and spiritual place for forgiveness and healing and feeling the love of Our Lord!
Upcoming Events
Check out our Calendar for more events!
Our Mission
St. John the Baptist Family of Parishioners is a faith-filled Catholic Christian community, which believes in the Lord Jesus Christ, in His Church & its teachings, under the direction of our spiritual leaders. We watch & pray as we follow His call to love, life, fellowship, and holiness.
Bishop Michael W. Fisher
Daily Readings
Register with our Parish
New to the area or just visiting?
We would be thrilled to welcome you to our church community! Join us for a Mass to experience the warmth of our congregation and learn about our parish and activities. If interested, you can easily register through the link below. We look forward to getting to know you!
