Basilica of Saint John the Baptist

Bicentennial Celebration

Most Reverend David Bonnar - Bishop - Diocese Of Youngstown

Very Reverend Dr. David M Misbrener D.Min. - Rector

Very Reverend John E. Sheridan VCL, STL, VF - former Rector - Pastor - Divine Mercy Parishes - Massillon

Mr. Michael Seaman - Permanent Deacon
Reverend Mr. William Wainio - Transitional Deacon - Diocese of Youngstown

Robert Sullivan - Organist & Director of Music/Liturgy

Bicentennial Celebration Mass
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Prelude Music begins at 10:00 AM
Mass at 10:30 AM

At this Mass, Very Reverend Dr. David M. Misbrener, D.Min. Will be installed as the third Rector of the Basilica.

Prelude Music will be offered by the Combined Choirs of the Basilica and Saint Peter Church, a Brass Quintet and Organ under the direction of Robert Sullivan - organist & director of music/liturgy

627 McKinley Avenue NW, Canton, Ohio

This afternoon, we hosted the Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass, here in the Basilica. It was a dreary day outside, but very joyful inside as we celebrated with 68+ couples. Bishop David Bonnar was the celebrant, priests from the diocese were concelebrants including our current Rector - Very Reverend Dr. David M. Misbrener, D.Min., and our former Rector - Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, VCL, STL, VF., Reverend John Keehner, and Msgr Robert Siffrin. Our Transitional Deacon - Reverend Mr. William Wainio was the Deacon at the Eucharist

We offer our sincerest thanks to Lynn & Matt Bolek and Sandy Peffer - greeters, Josie Bing, Kara Bing, Jonah Rohr & Alyson Rohr - Servers at the Altar, the combined choirs of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Peter Church, Cantor - Frederic Scott, Lori Roethlisberger - Lector and the Altar Rosary Guild for a fine reception.

Just a reminder that this week begins a change in our daily Mass schedule:

Tuesday: 5:45 PM Benediction and 6:00 PM Mass (Gallagher Center Chapel)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM Mass (Saint Peter Church)
Thursday: 8:30 AM Mass (Gallagher Center Chapel)
Friday: 8:30 AM Mass (Saint Peter Church - School Mass)

Parish Activity - Oktoberfest 2023
Saturday, September 30, 2023
5:15 PM - Basilica Parish Hall

Music, games & food (Bratwurst, sauerkraut, chicken schnitzel, smashed potatoes, green beans and dessert)

RSVP at MUST bu September 25, 2023 - 330-454-8044 x 404 or [email protected]

Hope to see you there!

Yesterday, we welcomed Very Reverend Dr. David M. Misbrener, D.Min, as the new Rector of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, and Pastor of Saint Peter Church. He will be the Celebrant at all weekend Masses this weekend. Below is Biographical information on Father Misbrener! Be sure and greet Fr. Misbrener after Mass!

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Household of God:
Dear Parishioners and Friend of St. John's and St. Peter's:

My name is Fr. David Michael Misbrener, and I am your new Rector/Pastor. I am happy to share a little information about myself. I was born in Akron, Ohio on April 12, 1966. My parents Martin and Elizabeth Misbrener still live in Akron, and I have a younger sister, Lisa, and a brother-in-law, Stefan. I'm a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School, LaRoche University, Pittsburgh, SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary, Pittsburgh, and I received my Master's Degree and Doctorate at St. Mary's Seminary in Cleveland. My Doctorate work is "Breathing with Both Lungs-Working as a priest in the Roman Catholic and Byzantine Catholic Traditions." It is keeping with the spirituality of Pope St. John Paul II, as he stated many times that the Church needs to breathe with both lungs. My home parish is St. Francis de Sales, Portage Lakes, where we have had a plethora of vocations these past number of years, and Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, also in Akron, where I celebrated my first Divine Liturgy. I've been blessed to have known all of the pastors of St. Francis de Sales, only four in its 75 years history. I believe the continuity of the pastors helped in the formation of seminarians. I was always blessed to be surrounded by holy priests!

I was incardinated into the Diocese of Youngstown in 1999, and have served in parishes in Ravenna, Ohio, and Struthers, Ohio as an associate. As pastor I served in parishes in Andover and Kinsman, and was pastor of St. Peter of the Fields Church in Rootstown, where we finished a new church/complex and paid the nearly two-million dollar structure off in 12 years. I served as pastor of St. Peter's for over 14 years. For the last three years I served as Pastor of St. Jude Church in Columbiana, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church in East Palestine, Ohio.

Throughout my over 25 years of priesthood, I have worked in all of the counties of our Diocese, except Stark, so I am looking forward to getting to know all of you in Canton! I know the history of the two parishes, as my background of study is Church History. When the Rhoda Wise Cause was presented to Rome, I worked and wrote the Historical part of her case.

My parents are both in their 80s, and enjoy reasonably good health. I hope you will be able to meet them at parish functions in the future. I am bringing with me my eight-year old German-Shepherd/Mountain Cur dog with me, named Clyde. Throughout my priesthood, I have been blessed to have several rescue dogs with me. In many ways, they rescued me!

Arriving with me at St. John's and St. Peter's is a transitional deacon. His name is William Wainio. William is from Boardman, Ohio. William was ordained a deacon last June, and he is in his final year of study at St. Mary's Seminary in Cleveland. I will have William submit a biography for all of you. William will begin preaching in a few weeks.
Since I am his "in house" supervisor, I was grateful that Bishop Bonnar let him move in with me in Canton, so I can help continue his formation.

Cardinal John Newman once wrote "To live is to change, and to have changed often." For some of us, change is difficult. We are comfortable with the priests we get to know, trust, and love. Father Sheridan is a good priest-friend of mine. He has been for many years. The door is always open to him at our parishes. I will look to him for his support and counsel as I get moved in. The vacancy in Massillon precipitated some changes in clergy. I am grateful to our bishop for assigning to your wonderful parishes. Please be patient with me. I'm sure I will consider Canton my home. For many years, I enjoyed priestly ministry in Portage County, so I'm sure I will enjoy my time with you in Canton.

I am well aware of the fine liturgical traditions both parishes enjoy, especially with music and choral singing. I love to sing, and I love the traditions of our Church. I hope we can all work together to preserve all of it, while moving forward. Covid changed so many things. It was a horrible experience for me to have to move during the height of the Covid epidemic a few years ago. I know that many of you drive into these churches, and so many of you have long family ties to the parishes. This is very important for the future of the parishes.

I will be celebrating my first Masses with you this weekend of September 2-3rd. We are having our Priest Convocation at Oglebay Lodge in West Virginia the following couple of days afterward, beginning on Labor Day. I will return to the parish Friday, September 8th. I do enjoy writing a weekly column for the bulletin. Over the years I've called this column "Household of God." Usually I write about the saints, the Fathers of the Church, especially the Desert Fathers and Mothers, something historical, or the readings/gospel of the week. Over the years I've enjoyed writing, and sadly have gotten out of the practice a bit. I hope to revive the practice with all of you.

Make it a good week,
Father David, Priest & Sinner

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - will be the last Daily Mass that the Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, JCL, STL, VF, will celebrate as our Rector and Pastor. Mass will be held in the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, and NOT in the Gallagher Center Chapel. The Rosary will begin at 8:00 AM followed by Mass at 8:30 AM.

This weekend, we say farewell to our beloved Rector/Priest, Very Reverend John E Sheridan, JCL, STL, VF. We are very, very sad - but we send him off with our love and prayers as he begins his new assignment. He will be greatly missed!

2023 - Knights of Columbus - Council 341 - Annual Corn Roast.

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Holy Day of Obligation

Monday, August 14, 2023
6:00 PM - Vigil Mass - Saint Peter Church

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
8:30 AM - Saint Peter Church
12:10 PM - Basilica of Saint John the Baptist

With much sadness, we are publishing this letter from the Bishop:

We are happy to announce that our Rector, Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, has completed the requirements for his degree in Canon Law. We thank everyone for their constant prayers for him over the last four years.

Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, J.C.L., S.T.L., V.F.

What do all those initials mean after his name:
J.C.L. = Juris Canonici Licentiatus
S.T.L. = Sacrae Theologiae Licentiatus
V.F. = Vicar Forane

On Monday, July 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM - our Rector, Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, STL. VF, will begin his Oral Comprehensive Exam at Catholic University in Washington DC to conclude his studies for a degree in Canon Law. We congratulate him on his achievements and tenacity to finish this degree program.

To show our support and offer our prayers as he takes this exam - we as parishioners and friends, will come together to recite all four Mysteries of the Holy Rosary beginning at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 24th in Saint Peter Church. All are welcome to "come & go" as needed to offer our prayers for a successful outcome for Father Sheridan. Please join us if you are able.

Happy Anniversary Father Sheridan!

Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for giving us our holy priest, Father Sheridan, who brings us many blessings by serving us with your Holy Sacrament of redemption. His hands bring us Your saving grace in the most Holy Eucharist. His prayers bring us Your mercy in forgiving our sins and bringing us salvation to receive the Kingdom of God. We pray that he will live a long life full of your blessings and good health. We also pray that when the time comes for his death, which is our final destination according to Your will, he will be ushered into Your Kingdom in Heaven, where he will spend his eternal life full of unending joy. Lord Jesus, we pray that Father Sheridan will receive protection from all physical, emotional, and spiritual attacks. We pray that he will be covered by the blood of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to be his guide. Let him continue serving Your people and the church, and let his faith in You endure until the end. Bless and multiply his ministry for the church to also multiply and glorify Your Holy name. We ask this in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Father Sheridan was appointed:
Pastor of Saint Peter Church - July 1, 2017
Rector of the Basilica - August 1, 2017

Mass for the Cause of the Servant of God Rhoda Wise.

Bishop David Bonnar, Celebrant
Bishop, Diocese of Youngstown
Very Reverend John E Sheridan, STL, VF, Pastor

Pentecost Sunday
May 28, 2023

4:00 PM Mass - Saint Peter Church
8:30 AM Mass - Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
10:30 AM Mass - Saint Peter Church
Music begins approximately 20 minutes before each Mass. Choir, Brass and Organ.

Celebrant - Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, S.T.L., Rector and Pastor

CONGRATULATIONS!
Michael & Stephanie Rohr - Council 341 - Family of the Year Award
Michael Vaughn - Council 341 - Knight of the Year Award

L-R: Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, S.T.L., Rector/Pastor,
Lady Stephanie and Warden Michael Rohr;
Grand Knight William Riley,
Chancellor Michael Vaughn and Lady Barbara.

https://www.stpetercanton.org

Yesterday was a busy day! M.L. Schultze put together a Downtown Canton Church Tour! For those of us who lead worship in some way, it was a very long - but successful day! Organ music was heard in all but one church (four of the churches house organs that Charles E. Kegg has either rebuilt or built brand new)! At Shiloh Missionary Baptist - "Sister Brynda" (who previously served that church for 40 years as organist) rendered, without reproach, on the Hammond B-3, skillfully accompanying Reverend Prince as he sang an old gospel hymn. It was fantastic!!

Many thanks to the following:

Saint Paul Episcopal Church
Canton, Ohio
Dr. Robin Woodberry – Spiritual Leader
Mr. Ed Grimes – Organist/Choirmaster
Mrs. M.L. Schultze (tour leader)

Crossroads United Methodist Church
Canton, Ohio
Reverend Don Ackerman – Lead Pastor (tour leader)
Mr. Mike Farmer – Pastor of Food Justice & Community Ministries

Christ Presbyterian Church
Canton, Ohio
Reverend Michael Wallace – Associate Pastor (tour leader)
Reverend Benjamin George – Pastor & Director of
Camp Wakonda

Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
Canton, Ohio
Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, S.T.L. – Rector
Mr. Robert Sullivan – Organist & Director of Music and Administrative Assistant (tour leader)

Saint Peter Catholic Church
Canton, Ohio
Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, S.T.L. – Pastor
Mr. Robert Sullivan – Organist & Director of Music
Mrs. Barbara Vaughn – Business Manager (tour leader)

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Canton, Ohio
Reverend Charles Prince – Senior Pastor (tour leader)
“Sister Brynda” – Organist Emeritus

Reminder: There is no daily Mass today ( Friday, April 21) at Saint Peter Church because Fr. Sheridan is at a family funeral this morning. Thank you for understanding.

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Altar Rosary Guild of
Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
Saint Peter Church

Spring Event (formerly known as Card Party/Luncheon)

Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 12:00 Noon

A Delicious Lunch
Basket Raffle
Bake Sale
Door Prizes
and a Command Performance by Michael Sonata!

For more information or to make reservations please email: [email protected]

All are welcome!

Steak Fry Ticket Purchase

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Stations of the Cross
Parishioners of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Peter Church, Canton, Ohio

Good Friday - The Commemoration of the Lord's Passion
7:00 PM - Saint Peter Church - Canton, Ohio
Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, S.T.L., Celebrant

In sorrow we call to mind the death of the Lord for our salvation. In silence we gather to ponder the great sacrifice of Christ our God.

Liturgy of the Word
Reading of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to John
Solemn Intercessions
Adoration of the Holy Cross
- The Reproaches - Tomas Luis de Victoria
- Stay Here - Taize
Holy Communion

Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper
7:00 PM - Saint Peter Church - Canton, Ohio
Adoration until 10:00 PM in the Church
Very Reverend John E. Sheridan, S.T.L., Celebrant

Join us as we remember the Mandate of the Lord: "Do this in memory of me" at Mass of the Lord's Supper on April 6, 2023. We will recall the Lord's task of humble service as he washed the feet of the apostles and then shared with them the Meal of Salvation, which has become known to us as the Holy Eucharist.

Office of Tenebrae - parishioners of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Peter Church. It was a most prayerful way to begin the Triduum.