Posted by SJE Admin on 2/25/24
Dear Friends,
What a blessing it was to host the funeral Mass for Fr. Bob and his sister Sally Hoeffner on Tuesday, February 20. It was very sad to lose two such lovely people who served the Lord in their own way so dearly. It was so good to ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 2/18/24
Dear Friends,
The grace-filled season of Lent has begun. As we step into the First Sunday of Lent, we hear about the goal for all Christians. The Collect Prayer for the First Sunday of Lent says: “Grant, almighty God, through the yearly observances of holy Lent, that we may ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 2/09/24
Dear Friends,
This weekend we humbly call upon your amazing generosity as we again ask everyone to participate in Our Catholic Appeal (OCA) 2024. I thank those who have already responded to this year’s appeal. Our specific focus this year: to increase the percentage of participation. Remember, you promised: ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 2/03/24
Dear Friends,
What a blessing you are! I was thrilled to see that so many of you responded cheerfully to Our Catholic Appeal (OCA) 2023. I celebrate you for your support! In 2023, our parish topped the chart as the Most Improved Parish for the number of new contributors. ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 1/29/24
Dear Friends,
At the outset I want to thank those who faithfully responded to the call by our Bishop John Noonan to participate in Our Catholic Appeal (OCA) 2023. By your participation you made St. John’s very proud. You helped us not only to make our contribution goal but ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 1/29/24
Dear Friends,
I am immensely grateful to all those who participated in the 40-Hour Adoration to mark the 150th Death Anniversary of Blessed Basil Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and also in the anniversary of the dedication of our beautiful sanctuary, which took place on ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 1/15/24
Dear Friends,
We have now ended the Christmas Season. On Tuesday, January 9, the day after the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, we entered Ordinary Time in Liturgical Year B. We will continue in Ordinary Time until Tuesday, 13 February, the day before Ash Wednesday.
Ordinary Time ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 1/10/24
Dear Friends,
We have stepped into the New Year 2024 with the assurance of God’s blessings as spoken through the Scripture: May God let His face shine on you, in His Mercy! And so, we carry on with the task at hand, confident of God’s presence with us and ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 12/31/23
Dear Friends,
Gratitude is the word that tumbles out of my mouth on the last day of the month of December and the last day of YEAR 2023!
One of my dear friends wrote me this note: “As I prepared during this Advent I counted my blessings and you ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 12/24/23
Dear Friends,
It has been a busy month indeed! I am so very grateful to you, my dear SJE family, for always being there for our parish. Your generosity is astounding, and it enables us to do so much more than one individual can possibly doon his/her own. The ... Read More »
