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.
Continue Reading>>

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.

Sundays at the Well

"Journey with St. Paul from Tarsus to Rome"
Held from 9:15am - 10:15am in the Chapel. This is a relaxing and inspiring way to learn more about our faith. There is no need for bible study experience or an academic understanding of the Catholic faith. Just a willingness to learn and grow stronger in your faith! The current program is exploring St. Paul.

Visit our calendar for upcoming dates or call the Rectory at 622-5470 for this free event. Visitors and parishioners are all welcome.

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.

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.

Vacation Bible School
was a great success!

Another Vacation Bible School is in the books and boy was this a good one! If you missed it, visit the link below to get some of the vital statistics and visit our photo gallery for many great photos!

Vacation Bible Schoool Page