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The Bereavement Committee is a group of parishioners who help in the planning and serving of funeral luncheons following the funeral Mass and interment of the deceased loved one.  The parish provides the funds to pay for the main course, tablewa...

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This annual activity takes place just prior to Christmas and involves the donation of cooked turkeys, (pans are provided by the church).  The cooked turkeys are then delivered to the church at a specified date and time.  The turkeys are...

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The Bloom Township Crisis Fund was started after the blizzard of 1978, when a group of volunteers came together to help their neighbors who were stranded at Wagnalls Memorial. Membership is made up of participating churches in the area, and any inter...

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Canal Winchester Human Services The Canal Winchester “Welfare Corporation” was established in 1955 by a group of friends and neighbors who wanted to assist with emergency needs and provide holiday assistance to the residents of the Ca...

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Caring Stitches is a group of women that meet every third Tuesday of the month from September through May. We deal with any type of hand work such as knitting, crocheting, and sewing. We also offer instructions on how to do any of the hand work for t...

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Our Mission Statement: The Faith Formation is committed to providing opportunities for spiritual growth through education, instruction and training on diverse topics from a faith perspective and utilizing a wide variety of media.   Fai...

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Several parishioners work to keep the flower beds weeded and trimmed thru the year.  Each person on the committee is assigned to a bed.  They care for that bed on their own schedule.  We often have a parish work day in the spring to mu...

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In the fall of 2009 and spring of 2010 volunteers from Pope John XXIII Parish built a house in Fairfield County for Habitat for Humanity. Over 30 volunteers worked Saturdays building the house from the basement up including the rough framing, roofing...

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It is our desire that any parishioner, who is homebound, either temporarily or permanently, receive Holy Communion on a regular basis. If you are in need of this ministry or know of someone who would like to receive Holy Communion in their home, plea...

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The original Campus Planning Committee (2002) recommended that facilities be constructed in a phase-by-phase plan to address present and future needs.  The proposed Master Plan includes three phases of Campus Development that provide specific de...

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Our parish recently created a new sub committee called Meals In Need.  We currently have 24 members.  The purpose of the group is to make and deliver family friendly meals to parish members that are going through a busy or stressful time. S...

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Music Ministry at Pope John XXIII Parish   We have a small but varied program of music and musicians here at Pope John XXIII, covering three weekend liturgies. At present, our masses are on Saturday evening at 5 p.m; and Sunday mornin...

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Winchester Place: Holy Communion is brought to the Catholic residents at Winchester Place nursing home weekly. In addition, Anointing of the Sick is celebrated several times a year, or whenever a resident requests this Sacrament. On the First...

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MSGR. FRECKER’S PERSONAL CREED REGARDING PARISH FINANCES I believe that as Pastor I should talk about money as little as is absolutely necessary.  (I will not nickel and dime you to death but, when I do address finances I hope you ...

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Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.”     John 21:12 Parish Activities Commission coordinates Parish social and recreational activities for all ages.  The Commission plans Parish dances, dinners, parties...

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GENERAL BACKGROUND The spiritual needs of our sick, homebound, hospitalized, and institutionalized parishioners are very important to us here at Pope John XXIII parish.  We want very much to keep them in prayer, provide pastoral visits, and ...

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Pope John XIII Parish Prayer Line has been in operation for over 10 years. It is made up of parishioners who are dedicated to pray daily for anyone who requests prayers for themselves or others with their permission. Prayers are requested for many di...

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Protecting God’s Children is a mandatory program for all who work or volunteer with children (in any capacity) in our diocese. Parents and other interested parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend as well. For any questions regarding t...

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The Respect Life Committee at Pope John XXIII is a group of parishioners dedicated to the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death.  We bring attention to the parish on pro-life issues and coordinate activities and community o...

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The people of Pope John XXIII provide a meal to the fire and police personnel for Bloom Township and Madison Township on Christmas Eve.  It's the parish's way to thank those individuals who give time and talent to keep everyone safe.&nbs...

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The 4th Saturday of each month is Sandwich Saturday. Starting at 8:00 AM volunteers come together in the lower level of Pope John XXIII Catholic Church to make sandwiches for St. Lawrence Haven in Columbus. The volunteers bring bread, bologna, ch...

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The parishoners of Pope John XXIII annually support this activity by bringing school supplies to the gathering space during the month of August.  The school supplies are then divided evenly between Bloom Elementary and Indian Trail Element...

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The ministerial association is an interdenominational group of pastors from the communities of Lithopolis and Canal Winchester.  More than just a monthly gathering of peers, this association is an active ecumenical group of community leaders. Th...

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What is the Vocation Committee? The Vocation Committee is a sub-committee within the Faith Formation Commission.  It is composed of five to seven volunteers interested in providing an environment of discernment for those whom Jesus may be...

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