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Browsing the January 2021 archive of Fr John's Weekly Message

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 24, 2021

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/25/21

Dear Friends,

What is the likelihood that an entire parish would read and reflect on an encyclical by a pope, let alone form several small groups for more in-depth study? Well, congratulations are in order!

What we have accomplished as a parish is groundbreaking in terms of our communal ... Read More »

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 17, 2021

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/18/21

Dear Friends,

We have now entered joyfully into Ordinary Time and will be reflecting on the life, teaching, preaching, and healing ministries of Jesus, primarily from the Gospel of Mark in cycle B this year. Because Mark is a very short Gospel, the Church also uses the Gospel of ... Read More »

Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2021

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/11/21

Dear Friends,

With the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord, we conclude the season of Christmas, also known as Christmastide. On Monday, 11 January, we embark on the Ordinary Time when, instead of focusing on any one particular aspect of the mystery of Christ, we celebrate the mystery ... Read More »

Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2021

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/04/21

Dear Friends,

We have stepped into the New Year with renewed trust in the Lord and his mercy realizing that our lives are vulnerable and that our attempt to think that we are in charge is but a foolery. The Lord who reveals himself to the entire world on ... Read More »