Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 3/31/21
Dear Friends,
After five weeks of penance and purification during the Lenten season, we now enter into Holy Week, the summit of the Church’s Liturgical Year. Palm Sunday, with its reverberating acclamation of Hosanna as Jesus enters the holy city of Jerusalem, is the messianic proclamation of his Paschal ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 3/22/21
Dear Friends,
The Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on 19 March was a special occasion for us to remember and appreciate the crucial role that Joseph played in salvation history. Our celebration, which included a High Mass and some social time afterwards, also commemorated ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 3/16/21
Dear Friends,
Congratulations to over 500 of our parishioners who have pledged to read and listen to “The Bible in a Year” podcast! I am very proud of you but kindly request that more of you make the commitment to just START reading, no excuses. Pope Gregory the Great ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 3/11/21
Dear Friends,
For the first time ever, three parishes administered by Holy Cross priests joined together to reflect on our collective Lenten journey, specifically addressing the powerful symbolism and understanding of the Sacred Triduum, that of the miracle of abundant and everlasting life. Thank you, Fr. Hugh Clearly, C.S.C., ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 3/01/21
Dear Friends,
A lot is going on in our Parish. Praise God! I am so proud of your engagement in your spiritual life that we are encouraged to offer you so many opportunities of prayer and reflection during this sacred time of Lent. Please do not feel overwhelmed, but ... Read More »