The Monthly Prayer for Peace Rosary will be held on the 1st day of every month.  Time and place will depend on the day that the 1st falls on.

2026 CALENDAR

(Location is at St. John XXIII Tamaqua unless otherwise noted)

• Apr --- 9:00 AM 
• May --- 9:00 AM 
• Jun --- 9:00 AM
• Jul --- 9:00 AM
• Aug --- 4:30 PM
• Sep --- 8:30 AM during Holy Hour 
• Oct --- 9:00 AM
• Nov --- 9:30 AM
• DEC --- 8:30 AM during Holy Hour

** Watch for Flocknote notifications for confirmed  place and time.**

Recognizing that with God all things are possible we gather to pray the Rosary seeking the intercession of Mary to bring peace to our world, nation, state, communities, schools, parishes, families, and in our homes.  

All are invited!  Please arrive a few minutes early.  For outside rosaries, we will gather at the Blessed Mother statue in the parking lot. 

if the weather is bad, we will gather inside the church. 

Questions may be directed to Jane Grier at 570-640-7514

The Monthly Prayer for Peace Rosary will be held on the 1st day of every month at 5:30 PM.  

Recognizing that with God all things are possible we gather to pray the Rosary seeking the intercession of Mary to bring peace to our world, nation, state, communities, schools, parishes, families, and in our homes.  

Prayer begins in front of the statue of Mary in our parking lot promptly at 5:30 PM - please arrive a few minutes early.  If the weather is bad, we will gather inside the church.

All are invited!  Questions may be directed to Jane Grier at 570-640-7514

On Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25 immediately after the 3:30 PM Mass and the 8:30 AM Mass, we will gather in St. John XXIII Hall to celebrate our gift of life and learn how to promote a Culture of Life.  This year we will have a Meatball Mania FOOD SALE and a BAKE SALE – take out or eat together in the hall.  Choose between five varieties of meatballs, along with a small side and a dinner roll – for $7.00.  

The choices are:  

Italian Meatballs + side of ziti; 

Swedish Meatballs + side of noodles; 

Ham Balls w/Brown Sugar Glaze + side of noodles; 

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs + side of potato salad; and 

Grape Jelly / Chili Sauce Meatballs + side of potato salad.  

PLEASE PRE-ORDER by January 19 by signing up in the St. John XXIII Family Room or call Cheryl at 484-866-3835.  If anyone would like to donate a baked good for the Bake Sale, please contact Cheryl.

Boston-based pianist, organist, and conductor Andrew Sheranian, founding artistic director of The Bach Project, will offer a piano recital featuring music by Bach, Chopin, Debussy, and Mozart.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026

7:00 PM

ST. JOHN XXIII CHURCH

Light refreshments following the concert in the Parish Hall

TICKETS:  $10

Available at the door or in advance at the Parish Office during regular business hours.

This special concert marks the inaugural performance on our magnificent new piano, generously donated by the estate of Richard and Janice Light. 

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

This is a beautiful night where you can spend time with Jesus in a serene and reverent setting in Eucharistic Adoration, with light background music to help set the tone for a deep encounter with Jesus.  

There are typically 2-3 priests available for confession.  And you can light a candle for a special intention, and write a special intention, to place at the altar.

Spend as much time as you like during these two hours and enjoy the quiet reflection, as well as the grace that Jesus will give you, as you give your heart to him and prepare for Easter

Knights of Columbus will be hosting a soup sale on Saturday, March 28.  Pre-orders are encouraged.  There will be a sign-up sheet in the Hall to order, or you can contact Dennis at 570-640-3628.

Pick up times will be on Saturday, March 28 from 11 AM until 3 PM and 4:30 - 5:30 PM.

$8.00 for a 16 oz. container

Soups available:

Italian Wedding

Chicken Soup

Chili

Potato Soup

Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one through this support group. Registration is preferred, but all are welcome

DATE: Every Monday beginning APRIL 1, 2024

TIME:  6:00PM - 7:30PM

PLACE: St. Richard Parish Hall

For more information, please contact:

Marie FInlan  570-590-9690

Stan Huegel  570-778-9057

Mark Pacoe - organist and music director from ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL in NYC - will be coming here to perform an organ concert at St. John XXIII church.  A cake and coffee reception will follow the concert in the Parish Hall. 

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 at 7:00PM

Tickets $10

Tickets are available at the parish office during normal business hours and will be available at the door.

Doors open at 6:00PM

Andrew Sheranian, Boston-based organist, conductor, and founding artistic director of The Bach Project will perform a varied program of classical organ literature that includes works by Bach, Rheinberger, Howells, and Durufle.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 at 7:00 PM

St John XXIII Church

Doors open at 6:00 Pm

Tickets $10.00

Tickets are available at the door or in advance at the Parish Office during normal office hours.

Reception immediately following the concert in the the Parish Hall:  Charcuterie, wine, cake, and coffee.

Adult Small Group is open discussions in a friendly, non-threatening small group setting where we explore books, homilies, or videos and relate them to our own lives, using them as a model for us to grow and tackle life's problems.  The groups encourage personal relationships with each other and with God.

TV Series "The Chosen"

The Chosen shows plausible scenarios of what life might have been like for the apostles following Jesus.  Come to our small group to join in the experience of the apostles and relate their experiences to our own, in our life difficulties.

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8 weeks on Tuesdays - starting OCT 1 through NOV 21

10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Parish Hall

PREREQUESIT:  Seasons 1 & 2

Sign up HERE or contact Cheryl at 484-866-3835

For more information, go to the ADULT FORMATION page (under the PARISH LIFE tab)

If you have not seen Seasons 1 & 2 but would like to, contact Cheryl at the number above.

We will be selling t-shirts for the Prayer Garden.  They'll make great Christmas gifts.  Several designs will be available.

Watch the bulletin for more information.  Orders will be taken - money due at time of order.  $25 per shirt.

Contact Cheryl for more information or to order shirts at 484-866-3835

We will be selling t-shirts for the Prayer Garden.  They'll make great Christmas gifts.  Several designs will be available.

Watch the bulletin for more information.  Orders will be taken - money due at time of order.  $25 per shirt.

Contact Cheryl for more information or to order shirts at 484-866-3835

A memorial service to pray for all the victims of abortion and to remember the children lost through abortion.  

The service takes place at 1:00 in St. Jerome (New) Cemetery  near the Tamaqua Elementary School - the Rosary is prayed after the service.  

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We will be collecting hygeine items to be distributed to people or families in need.

SJ23 Youth will be making Blessing Bags with the items collected on NOV 10, and then distributing them at a later date.

Suggested items:  toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, combs/brushes, hand sanitizer, hand wipes, deodorant, lotion, female products, socks . . .

Items can be placed in a basket in the Narthex at St. John XXIII church that will be available from October 26 through November 9.

A basket raffle will be held at St. John XXIII Hall on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19. - Benefits St. John XXIII Church Projects.

A beautiful time spent with family creating an Advent wreath for your home.  Some branches will be supplied - bring some greenery or other things you would like in your wreath.  The wreaths will be blessed by Deacon Ed before you leave.

Watch the bulletin for further information, sign-up, and cost.

A beautiful time spent with family creating an Advent wreath for your home.  Some branches will be supplied - bring some greenery or other things you would like in your wreath.  The wreaths will be blessed by Deacon Ed before you leave.

Watch the bulletin for further information, sign-up, and cost.

We will be collecting hygeine items to be distributed to people or families in need.

SJ23 Youth will be making Blessing Bags with the items collected on NOV 10, and then distributing them at a later date.

Suggested items:  toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, combs/brushes, hand sanitizer, hand wipes, deodorant, lotion, female products, socks . . .

Items can be placed in a basket in the Narthex at St. John XXIII church that will be available from October 26 through November 9.

Donate items for Birthright and Catholic Charities to give to pregnant women or families with children to help in their need.

We will be collecting items through the month of December.  Items accepted are gift cards or monetary donations (which will go to Birthright), or items including diapers (size 3-6), pull-ups, small infant-safe toys, baby bottles, sippy cups, blankets, bibs, infant/toddler clothing, and baby hygeine products.  Gift cards and monetary can be placed in the collection box or mailed to the parish.  Items can be placed under the Giving Tree in the Hall.

Join us for a serene night of prayer, Christmas music, reflections, and light refreshments to celebrate the start of Advent and get into the proper spirit to welcome Jesus at Christmas.

Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 at St. John XXIII Hall --- watch for the bulletin announcement in November.

Join us for a serene night of prayer, Christmas music, pasta dinner, and a Christmas special to celebrate the start of Advent and get into the proper spirit to welcome Jesus at Christmas.

Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 at St. John XXIII Hall --- watch for the bulletin announcement in November.

Homemade candy sale will be taking place in the parish hall on December 13 and 14 after each SJ23 Mass.

We are in need of wonderful volunteers to make their delicious candy favorites for our fundraiser!

Contact Rose 570-645-3642 for more information

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

This is a beautiful night where you can spend time with Jesus in a serene and reverent setting in Eucharistic Adoration, with light background music to help set the tone for a deep encounter with Jesus.  

There are typically 2-3 priests available for confession.  And you can light a candle for a special intention, and write a special intention, to place at the altar.

Spend as much time as you like during these two hours and enjoy the quiet reflection, as well as the grace that Jesus will give you, as you give your heart to him and prepare for his coming at Christmas.

((Sitting with Jesus - Encounter with Jesus))

Adult Small Group is open discussions in a friendly, non-threatening small group setting where we explore books, homilies, or videos and relate them to our own lives, using them as a model for us to grow and tackle life's problems.  The groups encourage personal relationships with each other and with God.

TV Series "The Chosen"

The Chosen shows plausible scenarios of what life might have been like for the apostles following Jesus.  Come to our small group to join in the experience of the apostles and relate their experiences to our own, in our life difficulties.

________________________________

8 weeks on Tuesdays - starting OCT 1 through NOV 21

10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Parish Hall

PREREQUESIT:  Seasons 1 & 2

Sign up HERE or contact Cheryl at 484-866-3835

For more information, go to the ADULT FORMATION page (under the PARISH LIFE tab)

If you have not seen Seasons 1 & 2 but would like to, contact Cheryl at the number above.

Join us for engaging discussion, enlightening information, and socialization while we take a go deeper into Lenten season meaning and how to "Lent" well with a series from FORMED.

Four Tuesdays beginning March 11 through April 1 from 10:00 -  11:30 in the St. John XXIII Hall.

Sign up in the Narthex of St. John XXIII Church or contact Cheryl at 484-866-3835

St.John XXIII will be selling cookbooks, with recipes from our parishioners.  Pre-orders are strongly encouraged.

$10.00 per book

Anyone interested in submitting recipes, please take a form from the Family Room to write your recipe(s) - or print them from your computer, making sure you include the information on the form.  Any type of recipe is welcome.  We are hoping to have a nice variety from all types, including:

• Appetizers
• Meats/Main Meals
• Vegetables
• Casseroles
• Soups
• Desserts/Sweets
• Beverages
• Snacks

Please submit your recipes by the deadline on the form.  Cookbooks will be ready approximately 2-3 weeks after recipe submission deadline and can be paid for and picked up in the Family Room before and after Masses.

Join us for engaging discussion, enlightening information, and socialization while we  go deeper into Lent with "The Way of Beatitude."

Eight Mondays beginning February 9 through March 30 from 10:00 -  11:30 in the St. John XXIII Hall.

We will ne using the book by the same written by Father Casey Cole, OFM.  The book cost is $16.00 and is recommended but not required to be able to attend the group.  You can also find the book used at some bookstores.

Sign up in the Narthex of St. John XXIII Church or contact Cheryl at 484-866-3835

We will be selling t-shirts for the Prayer Garden.  They'll make great Christmas gifts.  Several designs will be available.

Watch the bulletin for more information.  Orders will be taken - money due at time of order.  $25 per shirt.

Contact Cheryl for more information or to order shirts at 484-866-3835