St John's Organizations  

The mission of the Worship Commission is to further the Parish Pastoral Council's goal to enhance opportunies for participation in liturgical celebrations by providing a support group of parishioners dedicated to the development of a reverent, prayerful atmosphere for the life of all parishioners.  All parishioners are welcome to work with the Worship Commission.

From the moment of their founding in 1882, charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. They are men of faith and men of action in our community.

In 2014, as a part of a national organization they set new records in charitable giving for the 16th consecutive year. Their charitable contributions increased in 2014 by more than $3.4 million over the previous year to a record $173,550,680. In addition, they achieved thier highest level of charitable service, volunteering more than 71.5 million hours. The number of service hours contributed by members rose in 2014 by more than a million hours over the 2013 total, with each member donating nearly a full workweek on average.

Their charitable activities encompass an almost infinite variety of local, national and international projects. From international charitable partnerships with Special Olympics, the Global Wheelchair Mission and Habitat for Humanity to our own Food for Families and Coats for Kids projects and other purely local charities, the opportunity to work together with fellow Knights and their families is virtually endless.

At St John's, the Knights are part of several fundraisers throughout the year, especially the very popular annual fish fry.  They also serve breakfast one Sunday a month after Mass.  In addition they have ceremonial functions at high Masses and funerals.

"We undertake these acts of charity because we see those in need through the eyes of faith. Moreover, in the Knights of Columbus, we approach these acts of charity together. Pope Benedict XVI calls this the “practice of love...as a community.” 

If you’d like to be a part of an international organization of more than 1.9 million Catholic men that has a local presence, whose principal work involves helping others in need, we'd like to meet you and invite you to join us.  Please contact: Grand Knight Blaine Horn 217-1075 

The CCW seeks to support, empower and educate Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service and to respond with gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.  This group is active on the state, regional and national level.  If you are interested, contact Mary Ann Cummins.

The Welcome Committee extends a warm and Christian welcome to new parish families and individuals.  It provides Parish information and greets new members.