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Browsing the May 2020 archive of Fr John's Weekly Message

Pentecost Sunday, Year A

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 5/31/20

Dear Friends,

We are glad YOU are HERE on this historic day … the reopening of the church!

Today is the Solemnity of Pentecost, the birthday of the Church! Opening the doors after two months of closure due to COVID-19 feels much like a rebirth, thanks to the working ... Read More »

The Ascension of the Lord, Year A

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 5/24/20

Dear Friends,

After having the church doors closed for what seems an eternity, a return to opening for prayer and the Mass has brought us

indescribable joy! We are thrilled to have so many of you present for daily Masses; however, this does not mean that many are still ... Read More »

Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 5/18/20

Dear Friends,

What a joy it was for us to reopen the doors of the church on May 11th and allow parishioners to return to a

shared, sacred space in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament ... indescribable joy! The peace that pervades our sanctuary fills the soul to ... Read More »

Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 5/10/20

Dear Friends,

We finally have some good news – the churches in the Diocese of Orlando will be opening their doors for worship; let us

praise the Lord with joy in our hearts!

For so many weeks, our prayer has been that of the psalmist who yearns for a ... Read More »

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 5/03/20

Dear Friends,

We are fast approaching the month of May, traditionally known among Catholics as one dedicated to our Blessed Mother and celebrated on the first Sunday with a May Crowning. This is, perhaps, a good time to teach our children to call on our heavenly Mother. She will ... Read More »