Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 4/23/20
Dear Friends,
Even as we reel under the grips of the COVID-19, the consolation we get from the church’s celebration of the Eucharist and the Scriptures is undeniably precious. This week we celebrate as the Divine Mercy Sunday, a day on which the very depths of His tender mercy ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 4/12/20
Dear Friends,
It is Easter! Believe it or not, today is Easter, the strangest Easter that I have ever experienced. It is the appointed time to unleash the suppressed song of joy: Alleluia! But how can we burst into singing the Alleluia still bundled up at our homes by the ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 4/05/20
Dear Friends,
It is so surreal. I can’t believe we will be living what looks like a lengthy LENT, an endless desert experience unable to go to Mass and receive our Lord in Holy Communion.
Despite this grim situation that no one saw coming, we can still make the ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 4/01/20
Dear Friends,
Even as we struggle mightily to grapple with the “New Norm” of having to stay home due to novel Covid-19, our Lenten Journey continues as we step into the 5th Sunday of Lent. The church in her wisdom prepares us for the greatest of all feasts, that ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 3/27/20
Dear Parishioners of SJE,
Due to the unprecedented efforts taken by the Federal, State and local governments to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) and following the directives of Bishop John Noonan of the Diocese of Orlando, I am deeply saddened to announce the suspension of Masses ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 3/16/20
Dear Friends,
On the third Sunday of Lent, we are invited to reflect on the insatiable thirst experienced by every human person, a thirst that can never be satiated until we encounter the true source of refreshment. The thirst for that living water began to plague humanity when our ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 3/07/20
March 8th, 2020, The 2nd Sunday of Lent.
Dear Friends,
Our Lenten Mission was indeed a blessing and source of grace for those in attendance, our largest participation to date. Thanks to the Mission Committee, our Lectors, Christ Renews His Parish members, and the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 2/29/20
March 1, 2020, The 1st Sunday of Lent.
Dear Friends,
The holy season of Lent has begun in earnest. This is the great time of year when we accompany the catechumens seeking reception into full communion in the
Catholic Church. We are indeed blessed to have some wonderful men ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 2/22/20
Dear Friends,
In this week’s gospel from Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus continues to challenge us in a monumental way with his invitation to “be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” He posits the need to extend our capacity for love beyond that ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 2/12/20
February 16th, 2020, The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary
Time Dear Friends, Once again, you have proved your mettle! The overwhelming success of our International Festival was a resounding testimony to your love of neighbor and the catholicity of the Church. The highlight of the celebration was our collective witness ... Read More »
