Ministry Directory

English Masses - Altar Server Application FORM
Please complete the form and return it to Fr. Alcuin Friesen, O.Praem., at [email protected] or drop it off at the parish office.  

Latin Mass - Email Tony at [email protected] if you are interested in serving the Latin Mass

Altar Server Training (English & Latin Masses)
Tony Manrique
Email:  tony@sjboc.org

Our Parish Children's choir sings periodically at our 12:30 pm Sunday Latin Mass and at our 12 noon Latin Mass on Holy Days of Obligation.
Membership is open to children ages 6 to 17.  
For information on joining our Parish Children's choir, please contact Parish Music Director William Fritz at [email protected]
Visit our CHILDREN'S Choir page for the latest updates

Our English Mass choir sings at our 9:30 am Sunday Mass from September through June. 
Practices are held on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm.
For information on joining our English Mass choir, please contact Parish Music Director William Fritz at [email protected]
Visit our English Mass Choir page for the latest updates

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Los ujieres realizan un ministerio importante para la comunidad: ofrecen hospitalidad cada celebración Eucarística además de recoger la colecta y mantener el orden durante la Santa Misa.

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Si usted quisiera participar en este ministerio, favor de llamar al (714) 540-2292.

Thank you so much for your interest in Family Ministries through Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church. Through this ministry we aim to provide spiritual growth and community for families of every demographic. We all know family life can be a blessing and a cross at times. Our hope is to provide gatherings and events that allow for the entire family (kids, parents, grandparents, etc.) to be ministered to in every season of life.
Visit our Family Ministry page for the latest updates.  
For information contact Brandon Tait at [email protected]

Be a vocation prayer warrior!

Help our parish pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Sign up to take home a beautiful Crucifix from the Holy Land for one week. This commits your family to use it in a daily prayer for vocations.

The Crucifix is received by the family at one of the Vigil or Sunday Masses, and is returned to the parish rectory office by 5PM the following Friday.  

SIGN UP HERE

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Please contact Tony Manrique at [email protected]

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As part of a culturally diverse community, the Filipino-American Ministry of St. John the Baptist seeks to promote spirituality, unity and charity among its members and in the larger parish community. We wish to nurture the positive cultural traits and values of Filipinos and to encourage our members to participate in all parish activities, utilizing their talents and gifts for the good of all. The Filipino-American Ministry sponsors the Wednesday evening devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Persons interested in joining should contact Puring Chang at (714) 500-6979.

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As part of a culturally diverse community, the Filipino-American Ministry of St. John the Baptist seeks to promote spirituality, unity and charity among its members and in the larger parish community. We wish to nurture the positive cultural traits and values of Filipinos and to encourage our members to participate in all parish activities, utilizing their talents and gifts for the good of all. The Filipino-American Ministry sponsors the Wednesday evening devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Please email Puring Chang for more information.

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The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities for service to the Catholic Church, families and young people, and their communities. Membership is open to men 18 years and older.

Ongoing projects of our Parish Knights Council include:

• Pancake Breakfast after the morning masses on the 4th Sunday of the month.
• Chili Cook-off in October or November each fall.
• Christmas Card and Wreath Sale.
• Lenten Fish Fry – on the Fridays of Lent.

Funds raised via our projects are used to support scholarships for seminarians and women in consecrated life, pro-life causes, aid for the intellectually disabled and tuition assistance for 8th grade students attending Catholic high schools.

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For information on joining the Knights contact membership director Mark Wisniewski at [email protected].

Our Latin Mass choir sings at our 12:30 pm Sunday Extraordinary Form Latin Mass. 
Practices are held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm.
For information on joining our Latin Mass choir, please contact Parish Music Director William Fritz at [email protected]
Visit our Latin Mass Choir Page for the latest updates.

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The Largest International Catholic Lay Organization in the world with the Mission of Evangelization! Founded in Ireland in 1921 as an Association of Catholics for active service in the Church More than 3 million active members in almost every country of the world The main object of the Legion is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members Legionaries meet once a week for prayer, planning and discussion Our works include Door-to-Door, Bible Study Leadership, Catechesis, Ministry to the Sick

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Please join us Mondays at 6:15 p.m. in the small conference room adjacent to the parish hall.

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An open group which meets every first Saturday of the month (beginning May 2022) in room 6B of the school building at 10:00 AM. There is a start-up fee of $3. for further info, contact the parish office at 714-540-2214.

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You're invited to be a part of this rewarding ministry of prayer, community, and spreading the blessing entrusted to us by our Blessed Mother. There's something for everyone - cut cords, string beads, fill kits, and of course make rosaries. Rosaries are donated to SJB ministries; ministries in other parishes; missions around the world, and as needed when requested.

The Brotherhood of Saint Dismas welcomes all Catholic men who wish to develop their spiritual life. Together we strive to come closer to Christ by fostering a spirit of prayer and penance, studying our Catholic faith, mutual support and other opportunities for spiritual growth. We are also committed to the evangelization of our families, local youth and neighborhoods.

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Join us Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM in room 8B of the SJB school.
Please contact Larry Silva at (714) 357-0578 or [email protected] for more information.

If you're a mother and are interested in having good, wholesome community with other Catholic moms, you should check out our mom’s group! To sign up for the mom’s group emails: CLICK HERE.

Otherwise, if you have any questions, feel free to email the Mom's Group Coordinator (Mary Friesen) at [email protected]

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A ministry that concentrates on relieving the misery of the poor through various ways including counseling and distributing food vouchers.

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Please contact Anne Kelly at [email protected] for more information.

OVERVIEW - Ushers are persons who reflect the warmth and welcome of Christ himself.  Always conscious of Christ’s words: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me”, Ushers are friendly people who are attracted to all age groups and nationalities.   

The faith of the Ushers enables them to see Christ’s presence in individuals and in the gathered community of believers.  Ushers can handle emergency situations with courage and aplomb.  They carry a dignity about themselves even when performing menial tasks.

The most important role that the usher serves is that of hospitality.  The usher is the first person that worshipers meet when they arrive at church.  The usher has the opportunity and the responsibility to represent the rest of the assembly in offering hospitality.  People’s impression of a parish is significantly shaped by the presence or absence of a welcoming atmosphere where they come to worship.  Offering a smile and a word of welcome can have a profound impact on people as they arrive, especially if they are visitors to the parish.

Scheduling of Ushers is done based on Mass preference and is coordinated with the Head Usher. A total of 4 Ushers are necessary for the Saturday 5:00 P.M. Vigil, the 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Sunday Masses.  CURRENTLY WE HAVE A NEED FOR USHERS AT THE 9;30 AM, 11 AM, AND 5 PM SUNDAY MASSES. 

CONTACT:  If you are interested in being an usher at one of the English Masses at St. John the Baptist Parish, please contact our head usher, Joe Laguna at [email protected].or fill out our INTEREST FORM Usher Interest Form

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The Vietnamese choir sings at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday vigil Mass and the 6:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, as well as at other festive liturgies that are central to the Vietnamese community.

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Please contact Vincent Vu at [email protected] 

Thank you so much for your interest in Young Adult Ministry through Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church. Through this ministry we aim to provide spiritual growth and community for young adults. We recognize that life as a young adult can be chaotic and confusing at times. Our hope is to provide gatherings and events that allow for you (as a young adult) to find structure, clarity, and purpose through faith.

Visit our Young Adult Ministry page for the latest updates. 
For information contact Brandon Tait at [email protected]

Thank you so much for your interest in Youth Ministry through Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church. Through this ministry we aim to provide spiritual growth and community for middle school and high school aged teenagers. We recognize that life as a teenager can be confusing and difficult. Our hope is to provide gatherings and events that allow for you (as a teenager) to find encouragement and clarity through faith.
Visit our Youth Ministry page for the latest updates
For information contact Brandon Tait at [email protected]