St. John the Baptist Church

About this church

St. John the Baptist Church is a Catholic parish at 2021 Sandridge Road in Alden, New York, part of the Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord Family of Parishes. Weekend Masses are held Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Weekday Mass is offered Monday at 7 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. Reconciliation is available Saturdays from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. and after the Monday evening Mass. Eucharistic Adoration follows the Monday Mass, with a longer period of adoration on first Fridays. Mass times can change, so confirm on the parish website.

The parish lists liturgical ministries including altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, ushers and greeters, along with a Sunday choir and a folk group that supports the Saturday liturgy. Other groups include the Legion of Mary, a prayer shawl ministry, the Holy Name Society, and a Respect Life committee. The site also describes faith formation, sacramental preparation, and a process for adults entering the Church. A peaceful walk through the parish cemetery with the Stations of the Cross is open to visitors, and pamphlets are available in the church vestibule. The parish office is open Tuesday through Thursday during the morning and early afternoon, and a parish school is linked from the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 12, 2026. Sources: Mass times, address and phone · Parish ministries and liturgical roles · Music ministry and choir

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