Posted by SJE Admin on 10/06/24
Dear Friends,
The month of October brings with it many blessings by giving us opportunities to reflect on some key aspects of our Catholic faith. The U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has designated the month of October as Respect Life Month. This impels us to pause and thank ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 9/29/24
Dear Friends,
It gave me great joy to present the State of the Parish to you last weekend. I am deeply grateful to God for blessing us with His presence. We have been blessed with so many families, a wonderful staff team, and an amazing number of Ministry Volunteers ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 9/21/24
Dear Friends,
What a tremendous outpouring of love and support we experienced as we celebrated last weekend’s Ministry Fair. It was like a mega fiesta, in which all our ministries were present in full array. I was moved by the pride and joy on the faces of the ministry ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 9/15/24
Dear Friends,
Sunday, 15 September, is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Our Lady of Sorrows is the Patron of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and so her feast day is very special to us. Needless to say, I ask for your prayers for the Brothers, Sisters, and ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 9/10/24
Dear Friends,
On 8 September 2024 is a huge feast, one celebrated in the all Marian Shrines around the world to honor our Holy Mother Mary on her birthday. This year, because 8 September falls on a Sunday, the Church does not observe this feast as grandly as we ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 8/31/24
Dear Friends,
After journeying for the past 5 weeks with the spectacularly amazing Chapter 6 of the Gospel of our patron, St. John the Evangelist, which presents the “Bread of Life Discourse,” we now trace our way back to St. Mark’s Gospel. Do you remember? This is Year B ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 8/28/24
Dear Friends,
The five-week-long reflection on the 6th Chapter of the Gospel of John, known as the Bread of Life Discourse, is coming to an end today. I pray that by now you know why this chapter in the Gospel of John is so vital to us Catholics, who ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 8/21/24
Dear Friends,
We take time this weekend to thank Fr. Vincent Nguyen, C.S.C., for his ministry among us. Fr. Vincent came to St. John the Evangelist in April 2022 and since then has been ministering to our wonderful people of Viera in various ways. As he moves to his ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 8/10/24
Dear Friends,
This time of year, our children are returning to school, and we wish them God’s blessing on their new school year and protection from all harm, spiritual and other. We extend a warm welcome to all the children beginning their Faith Formation classes here at St. John’s.
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Posted by SJE Admin on 8/04/24
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your prayers for all of us who were on the pilgrimage to Ireland. It was such a blessing for us to pray for all of you at thesacred sanctuaries of Ireland. At thesame it, it is very good tobeback with you again!
What a ... Read More »
