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Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday, June 19, 2022

Posted by SJE Admin on 6/19/22

Dear friends,

This week, we continue our communal reading of “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church.” Our sections this week remind us about the role of the Mass and Christ’s sacrifice for us. As we celebrate Cor- pus Christi and Father’s Day this Sunday, ... Read More »

Holy Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022

Posted by SJE Admin on 6/19/22

Dear friends,

This year as a parish we will read the recent document about the Eucharist from the United States Conference of Catholic titled “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church.” As we read another section of the document each week, I invite everyone to ... Read More »

Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022

Posted by SJE Admin on 6/06/22

Dear friends,

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday, which means we also celebrate the Birthday of the Church. The 50 days of the Easter season have come to an end, and with them the special presence of the Easter candle in the sanctuary. Following the Masses on ... Read More »

Ascension Sunday, May 29, 2022

Posted by SJE Admin on 5/29/22

Dear friends,

The joyful season of Easter is soon coming to an end. This weekend, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord and wait with anticipation for the feast of Pentecost, for the promise of the Holy Spirit. Today, however, our focus is on Jesus ascending to ... Read More »

Sixth sunday of Easter, May 22, 2022

Posted by SJE Admin on 5/22/22

Dear friends,

As we enter the 6th week of Easter, our Church calls us to reflect on how Jesus prepares his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit, our Advocate, whom he will send after he goes to the Father. For the Spirit to animate us, Jesus would have to ... Read More »

Fifth Sunday of Easter, MAy 15, 2022

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 5/15/22

Dear friends,

Today, we celebrate our children who are graduating from different levels of their educational accomplishments. We want to congratulate them for their hard work and also thank their parents for supporting them along the way. In addition, we’d like to recognize the dedicated efforts of their teachers and ... Read More »

Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2022

Posted by sje admin on 5/10/22

Dear friends,

On this 4th Sunday of Easter, our Scripture readings invite us to focus on the theme of our Lord as the Good Shepherd, one who protects his flock and develops an unbreakable bond between him and those who follow him. His offer is simple: Hear his voice ... Read More »

Third Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022

Posted by sje admin on 5/02/22

Dear friends,

Our CONGRATULATIONS to the forty-nine SJE children who received Jesus for the first time on Saturday, 30 April, at the 10:00 a.m. First Communion Mass. I am not only proud of them but also their parents and grandparents for their support, encouragement, and dedication to enriching the ... Read More »

Second Sundday of Easter, April 24, 2022

Posted by sje admin on 4/26/22

Dear brothers and sisters,

ALLELUIA! JESUS CHRIST IS TRULY RISEN FROM THE DEAD!

We continue to revel in the message of this great truth, that Jesus Christ lives on, and I invite you to repeat these words often throughout the Easter season, savoring their life-giving sweetness. It is the ... Read More »

Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022

Posted by sje admin on 4/17/22

Dear brothers and sisters,

I am delighted to wish you all a very Happy Easter!

Jesus is risen from the tomb! He is truly risen! Alleluia!!!

Resurrection – what a powerful word, what a powerful reality, if we but allow it to work in us. The word itself gives ... Read More »