Food · Faith · Family
Good food.A full table.A grateful heart.
In the Kitchen with Padre Cookbook
Bring Padre’s love of cooking home—with recipes to share and a little nourishment for the soul.
Pickup at St. John the Evangelist Parish.

More than
a recipe
Make something worth sharing.
Some of the best conversations begin around a table. This cookbook by Catholic priest Fr. Sammie Maletta brings together recipes, stories and reflections on the faith that shapes his life.
For the everyday table
Main dishes, sides and desserts to cook for the people you love.
A little faith with dinner
Stories and reflections that connect cooking with gratitude and hospitality.
Padre in your kitchen
A companion to the warmth and welcome of In the Kitchen with Padre.
A taste of what’s inside
From savory to sweet.
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Your copy of In the Kitchen with Padre.
$29.99
Proceeds from the book support the evangelical work of the SJE media ministry.
Pickup & order questions
Orders are available for pickup at the Church Welcome Desk in the Narthex:
- Saturday
- 4–4:30 p.m. and 5:30–6 p.m.
- Sunday
- 8–11:30 a.m.
10701 Olcott Avenue, St. John, IN 46373 · Central time
All sales are final. If you have a question about your order, we’re happy to help at mediateam@stjohnparish.org.

Pull up a chair
Join Father in the kitchen.
Good food, a little faith and a warm welcome. Watch Fr. Sammie cook on In the Kitchen with Padre.
Watch the show →