St. John the Baptist Parish Family

Welcome to the website of St. John the Baptist Parish Family. We are proud to serve Pottsville and surrounding communities since 1841. With an emphasis on family and faith, St. John the Baptist Church invites to you to become a part of our family. We hope to see you this weekend!

The history of Saint John the Baptist Parish

Until 1840, German-speaking Catholics in Pottsville had monthly Mass said by a Jesuit priest, Father Nicholas Steinbacher who rode on horseback from Reading to hold services in the basement of St. Patrick´s Church. Available records do not say when Father Steinbacher began his visits, which he alternated with trips to Lebanon, Elizabethtown and Gettysburg, but they ended when his horse broke a leg during one of his trips to Pottsville.
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St. John the Baptist Nativity Scene

The Nativity scene of the birth of Jesus is a wonderful treasure of St. John the Baptist parish family. These large wooden figures were hand-carved in Germany in the 1870´s and brought to our parish to enjoy and celebrate the Christmas season. Stop by during this wonderful time to visit our creche, meet our parishioners and give thanks for all of your blessings during this special time of the Church year.

Welcome Visitors!

If you have visited or are considering a visit to our beautiful church, please know you are most welcome! If you have questions about our parish please ask us! There are designated parishioners at the exits before and after each Mass to welcome you, and any other parishioner would be happy to help you as well. If you are interested in joining our parish family or have any other questions, please contact Sr. Barbara in the Rectory at 622-5470.

Weekend Mass

Saturdays: 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays: 4:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Sundays 7:45 to 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 to 10:15 a.m.

Searching for the Missing Piece?

View or download our new tri-fold brochure below! See how St. John the Baptist Parish family can help you "find the missing piece".

Download the St. John the Baptist Church Parish Brochure
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New Parishioner
Evening of Welcome

St. John the Baptist Parish recently welcomed new parishioners with an Evening of Welcome in October.

What Should I Do Now?!

Come closer! Giving of yourself is the best way to receive wonderful gifts of friendship, personal satisfaction and service to others. See this page that lists just some of the opportunities within St. John the Baptist Church.