
St. John the Baptist church was founded in 1877 as one of the first mission churches in the area. However, it was not until the Vatican II approval and encouragement for lay ministry participation that the Lector Ministry became an integral part of the church. On the later part of the 1970s, we started to have active participation of trained lectors in the liturgy of our masses. Today, the Lector Ministry has been recognized by the Diocese to be an important ministry that motivates full participation in the celebration of the Mass and inspires the spread of the messages of our Lord Jesus Christ
Vision/Mission
This lector ministry has the sole purpose of dedicating its services to the parish through the proclamation of the Word, in the liturgy of the Mass. This ministry's goal is to help shape the faith of the parishioners.
Expectations/Commitment
Lectors that join the ministry are required to attend the annual workshop, training, and commissioning before they can serve. The commissioned lectors are expected to discharge their duties responsibly and with dedication; they must put to practice their learned procedures and expend the effort for the proper preparation and delivery.
279 South Main Street
Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 262-2546
Fax: (408) 263-2564
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat.- Sun. - Closed