Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/18/25
Dear Friends,Last Sunday evening, we began the liturgical season known as Ordinary Time; this weekend, we are already celebrating the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time has 33 or 34 weeks during which we explore the “fullness of Jesus' teachings and works among his people”(USCCB), especially on Sundays. ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/14/25
Dear Friends,It was so good to have had Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, with us last Sunday. It was his first official visit to St. John’s, and he was truly amazed by all of you- your dedication and commitment to your faith ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 1/05/25
Dear Friends,
The Year 2025 is a very significant one for Catholics and for the St. John’s Community of faith. In 2025, the Church once again walks together the journey of a Jubilee. Every 25 years, the Church reminds us that the Lord desires to set us free from ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 1/05/25
Dear Friends,
Merry Christmas to you! We are within the Octave of Christmas. . . blessed with an entire season in which to celebrate the birth of our Savior! This season continues to the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Sunday, 12 January 2025. Until then, please ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 12/20/24
Dear Friends,We pause just before the start of the Christmas season to celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C. In the reading from Luke’s Gospel, we hear how Mary, pregnant with Jesus, went in haste to be with her cousin during Elizabeth’s time of need. What an inspiring ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 12/16/24
Dear Friends,God is great! The long-awaited groundbreaking for the rectory is now accomplished. As soon as we get the county permit, we shall begin the work. Ed Fleis and his team from Monarch Homes are assisting with this project. I ask you to pray that the construction process goes ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 12/16/24
Dear Friends,What a joy to have our bishop with us this week for the groundbreaking ceremony for the RECTORY. A hearty welcome to you, Bishop John Noonan! Many thanks for graciously accepting our invitation to come and bless the beginning of this project and for supporting us along every ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 12/06/24
Dear Friends,
It’s Advent! It is a time to prepare. Prepare for what? For celebrating the Birth of our Savior some 2000 years ago. Wow! Advent is not meant to be a time of passive waiting but, rather, one of hopeful preparation for the coming of the Lord. Advent ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 12/05/24
Dear Friends,
This weekend is a significant one in the Liturgical Calendar, because we now wrap up the current Liturgical Year. During Ordinary Time this past year, our Scripture readings have been from Cycle B, in which we delve into the Gospel of St. Mark. In Cycle C for ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 11/20/24
Dear Friends,
Last weekend, we celebrated our amazing Veterans. I was not joking when I said that we, as a community, are truly blessed to have among us so many from the different branches of the military – those who have served and those who still are serving. At ... Read More »
