Friendship Dinner for Bob Conrad

Friendship Dinner for

District Deputy Bob Conrad 

On Friday, March 27th, Brother Knights from all over the state gathered at the "Roma Restaraunt" in Haverhill Massachusetts for a Friendship Dinner in honor of District Deputy Robert Conrad. ALL STATE OFFICERS were in attendance along with a crowd of over forty people representing various councils, including COUNCIL 202. The evening was splendid as Brother Knight Bob raised money for his Hospitality Suite at the State Convention in May. Bob is campaigning for a State Deligate position to the National Covention. Council 202 made a donation of $200.00 to Bob's effort along with sending five of its members to the dinner.

Donations to Needy Families

Council 202 donated over $750.00 to needy families in Haverhill for the Christmas season.

Annual Education Award

Council 202 is proud to announce a $200.00 donation to Saint Joseph's School in 2010 to fund our annual education award for outstanding Catholic youth at the school

Funds Raised For Pro-Life memorial

The Knights of Columbus   Council 202 has raised over $1,200 for it's Pro-Life Memorial Fund. Council 202 will be installing two Pro-Life memorial stones at Saint James Church and the other at Saint John the Baptist Church in Haverhill, Ma

Pro-Life Memorial Fund

PRO-LIFE Memorial Fund

Knights of Columbus Council 202 is sponsoring a memorial fund in remembrance of those souls whose dignity has been violated through acts of abortion.  The first memorial will be placed at St John the Baptist's Parish next to the statue of Mary in the rear of the parking lot. The next one is to be placed at St. James Parish.

Checks are Welcome! Please make payable to K of C c202and please memo check Memorial Fund.  You can drop it in the basket at the rear of church or mail to: 

K of C c/o Joe Sarcone, 540 East Broadway
Haverhill, MA 01830

Thank You For Your Support 

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Has Begun

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament has begun 

WHEN: Every Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM

WHERE: Saint John the Baptist Church

Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be held followed by evening Prayer.  this is a unique opprotunity for all of us to gather in Christian Brother and Sisterhood to spend time with our Lord Jesus Christ 

This ministry was initiated by your Grand Knight (Deacon Tom Anthony) and he now asks for your prayers and support for it's success.

Come gather with us. Come to the Water . . . . .

From your Grand Knight Thomas Alexander Anthony  

We Vote Pro-Life

The Knights of Columbus Council 202 and the parishoners of Saint John the Baptist Church participated in the Walk for Life to support the Pregnancy Care Center of Merrimack Valley. The Pregnancy Care Center offers valuable services to pregnant women in crisis or in need of support

Pro-Life Memorial Information

PRO-LIFE NIGHT AT

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH

A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!!!!!

This was the second in a series of Pro-Life Nights at All Saints Church and Saint John the Baptist. At Saint John the Baptist, 12 members of the 2009 Confirmation Class were in attendance along with about 16 other people for a total of 28. The movie "Bella" was shown and a good time in Christian Community for a good cause was had. To date, almost $400.00 was raised for the Pregnancy Care Center of Haverhill before expenses.

St John Welcomes Fr Murray

Reflections on St John The Baptist Church

by Deacon Tom

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Father Robert Murray as our new pastor here at Saint John the Baptist Church. I have known Father Murray for several years now and have witnessed his dedication shepherding Saint James Church. Now, we have the opportunity to have him guide us in the same direction. Being a pastor of two churches is no easy task and Father Murray must be commended for accepting this assignment.

The Holy Spirit does indeed continue to move through this parish. I have been blessed to witness so many acts of selflessness and faith. As we move forward with our 55^th Anniversary Celebrations, we now have more causation for celebration. We have gone full circle in a particular way. We are indeed the Mission Church of Saint James and share a common brotherhood and sisterhood with the parishioners there. Now, we share the same pastor; a proven leader and holy priest who lives his life in the service of the Church. We are further blessed with the presence of Father Paul until September when we will be assigned a Parochial Vicar.

Saint John the Baptist continues to strengthen and grow. This week, we begin our second year of Vacation Bible School. As of this date, we have over forty children who signed up. This is a wonderful ministry led by our Religious Education Director Renee Barrick and our very own Secretary Diane Forte. One year ago they had a vision that they brought to life through Vacation Bible School and the results speak for themselves. With an energetic staff who will be recognized next week, this ministry has taken on a life of its own.

These events that I mention bring the Scripture Readings this Sunday to life.  When our thoughts and actions are oriented towards Christ, what we do and say come to life, life within the Christian Family is celebrated, and the Love of God is spread throughout the community. This proves there is more to this world than what is in front of us: the Love of God always prevails. When we are able to take a step back and see the true gifts that God has given us: family, friends, this parish, and an overpowering love for each other, that which is of the greatest value shines forth ever so brightly. 

When we focus on the riches and allures of the physical world, we are always left empty and disappointed. When we focus on Christ, everything becomes perfect. This perfection is sometimes hidden for a great deal of time but it slowly reveals itself. The Holy Spirit guides us on this journey and our thoughts are put into action. What happens then is eternally beautiful.

So much has been said, seen, and experienced. And there is so much more to do. And we do it together, in this community, in this church.