St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Folsom, California

There are many Catholic churches in the Sacramento diocese, and St. John the Baptist is a large one with an active parish. It is led by Father Rey Bersabel, assisted by Father Derek LaBranch. The parishioners are warm, inviting and faithful to their church.

Masses at St. John the Baptist in Folsom

For those accustomed to attending Mass on Sunday mornings, St. John's offers three services: traditional Masses at 7:30 and 9:15 and a contemporary Mass at 11:30. There is also a Saturday evening vigil at 5:00, a Sunday evening Mass at 6:00 and several weekday Masses.

The contemporary Mass is the most popular, and if you are not early you will probably be standing throughout the service. The choir is lively, singing the traditional hymns with a modern flair-accompanied by tambourines and guitars.

The traditional Masses, on the other hand, are slightly more somber with traditional music, but very uplifting. The 9:15 Mass does fill up, but you usually do not have to stand unless you are actually late. The 7:30 Mass is usually about three-quarters full.

Father Rey delivers a thoughtful, inspirational, often witty, and charismatic service. He offers much to ponder with insights into the readings of the day, as well as whatever holy days or current events are happening. He is very personable, knowing many of the parishioners by name despite his very busy schedule.

New Parishioners at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

People who register as new parishioners at St. John's are welcomed at a luncheon that takes place twice per year. They get a chance to meet other new parishioners as well as the pastors and members of the church administration.

For those new to Catholicism, St. John's offers a Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) course. It begins in September and culminates with the baptisms at Easter, running every Sunday after the 9:15 Mass. St. John's also offers continuing adult religious education classes and the St. John Notre Dame School for kindergartners through 8^th graders.

From time to time, special workshops and retreats are offered to those who wish to further contemplate or learn about their faith.

Knights of Columbus

St. John the Baptist has a large Knights of Columbus group, who meet at the church in Folsom. They sponsor a pancake breakfast the first Sunday of every month and invite Bloodsource for a blood drive every other month. They also put on spaghetti feeds and conduct numerous fundraising events for various charities. The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization open to practical Catholic gentlemen in communion with the Holy See, which offers faith and fellowship for the whole family in addition to its charitable works.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Folsom, California is a wonderful place to worship God, whether you have been Catholic all your life or have fallen away and are thinking of returning. The Church welcomes all. For more information, visit www.stjohnsfolsom.org or call 916-985-2065.