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Browsing the 2019 archive of Fr John's Weekly Message

October 20, 2019, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 10/19/19

Dear Friends,         

Thank you all for making such a great impression on Bishop Stephen Rotluanga C.S.C. when he visited us last weekend. He was immensely grateful to all of you for celebrating your faith and commitment to cling on to the Lord for our pilgrim journey. He carries with ... Read More »

October 6, 2019, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 10/05/19

Dear Friends,       

It will be simplistic on my part to say, have you ever asked, “Where are you Lord?” or “How long O Lord will I have to endure this?” These are possibly some of the frequently uttered prayers that invariably escape our lips almost every ... Read More »

September 29, 2019, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 9/28/19

Dear Friends,        

I am so very proud of YOU for the generous display of your care and love for our brothers and sisters who were affected in the Bahamas by the monstrous hurricane Dorian. You have once again proved that we take our Lord’s command to ... Read More »

September 22, 2019, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 9/22/19

Dear Friends,            

Let me begin with very good news for which you have been breathlessly waiting. The Photo Directory/Pictorial Directory or the 2019 Community Book has finally come. As I have described to you before we began this project, this is a very good tool for me to know ... Read More »

September 15, 2019, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 9/13/19

Dear Friends,            

The readings for the 24th Sunday, OT, Year C invite us to savor the fact that our God treasures each one of us, that we each matter to Him immensely. Though often we become “stiff-necked” and rebelliously running away from God, our God runs after us in ... Read More »

September 8, 2019, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 9/07/19

Dear Friends,         

Today is a day of rejoicing for us at SJE. It is a day to give thanks to God for calling and sustaining our three wonderful priests of God. We are honored to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ordination of Fr. John Patrick Reily, C.S.C. and Most ... Read More »

September 1, 2019, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 8/31/19

Dear Friends,       

September is already here. This is a significant month for us here at SJE as we will begin our Faith Formation Program in full swing starting the 15th September. I urge our dear parents and grandparents to ensure the registration of your children/grandchildren for the Religious Education ... Read More »

August 25, 2019, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 8/24/19

Dear Friends,         

I have already informed you that Mr. Bob Birmingham is retiring the beginning of September 2019 after having served our parish for 6 years. I take this opportunity to thank Bob for being such a wonderful and resourceful staff and a very congenial and warm and cheerful ... Read More »

August 18, 2019, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 8/19/19

Dear Friends,       

The Schools in Brevard County have begun their new academic session. We hold our dear children, their parents and those among us who are teachers, in prayer. May the Lord enrich them with the gift of knowledge and wisdom to observe, learn and engage in ways that ... Read More »

August 11, 2019, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 8/10/19

Dear Friends,            

Our children will be back in School this week. Wow! I asked one of our children if he was ready for the school and the reply came instantly and without wasting a moment saying: “NO.” The holidays seemed too long for some while for the children it ... Read More »