St. John the Baptist, Manayunk

Serving the Communities of Roxborough, Manayunk & Wissahickon Since 1831

MEMORIAL MASS FOR POPE FRANCIS

St. John the Baptist Church


Monday, April 28, 7:00 PM

Solemn Memorial Mass for 

His Holiness, 

Pope Francis


Join us in offering a solemn celebration of Holy Mass  and pray for the happy repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Though we have all been praying for Pope Francis since we received the news, due to his passing taking place within the octave of Easter this is the first opportunity for us to offer a full liturgical celebration of a Mass for the Dead, including orations, readings from Scripture, and sacred music.  All are welcome to join us.

FIRST COMMUNION &

MAY CROWNING


Join us Sunday May 4 at 11:00 Sunday Mass as our PREP students receive First Communion within the Mass.  


Then on Mother's Day, May 11 at 9:00 AM Mass, Children of the parish are invited to join in the May Procession to crown Mary at the beginning of Mass.  Contact the Parish Office if interested.

SJB Tuesday Nights


Join us in St. John the Baptist Social Hall at 6:30 beginning April 29 for prayer, light hospitality, discussion and viewing of My father's Father.  Contact Jillian for more information.  All are welcome to join us for one of all of the sessions.

Meet other parish and community moms and tots for coffee, prayer and community.  Childcare offered, Contact us for more information.  Next meetup will be on May 17, 9:30 - 11AM, the day begins at McKenna Hall 142 Rector St.

TrustandHope.org

An Invitation from Archbishop Pérez

January 5, 2025

Brothers and Sisters,

Please join me and sign up for a conversation about our Church. Your voice and presence are essential as we plan a new way forward together as the Catholic Church of Philadelphia.

-Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez

Join us by phone beginning Good Friday at 7:00 PM to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet nightly (enter 582093520).  Then on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday, beginning at 2PM in the Church we will Adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and prayerfully sing the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Manayunk Catholics

Grow and Serve with Us

Our parish is a vibrant Roman Catholic Church rich in faith and history, over 190 years young encompassing the Wissahickon, Roxborough and Manayunk neighborhoods of Philadelphia. We welcome you to join us! It is a blessing to walk with the community in Christ through reception of the sacraments, youth religious education, young adult spirituality, senior care, visits to the sick, and comfort to those who care for us. 

Everyday support

Join us for Weekly for:

Nightly Rosary Prayer at 7 PM

Tuesday Group Study - Luke

Wednesday Young Adult Adoration and

Gospel Reflections - all welcome- 12 noon & Zoom

Thursday- Young Adult Women Bible Study 

Support SJB


ALL SAINTS' CHAPEL in the Parish Center

 Weekday 7:00 AM Mass,

 open until 4:00 PM for private prayer
Adoration Every Friday &
Young Adult Adoration Wednesdays, 6PM

Parish Community

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Join us in Manayunk!

We are located near Main Street
with ample parking for Masses
in Our Cresson Street Lot or behind 
the Parish Center
on Rector Street