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Browsing the 2023 archive of Fr John's Weekly Message

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 22, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 10/21/23

Dear Friends,

This weekend we celebrate the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A, and our scripture readings remind us that the Lord is king and there is no other.  We are to render to God, therefore, fitting praise and service, as is God’s due.  Paul reminds us in ... Read More »

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 15, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 10/15/23

Dear Friends,

During the past few weekends we have been reflecting on God’s unimaginable generosity, illustrated for us through various parables involving the vineyard. This Sunday, the focus shifts to the new kingdom and those who can be at the banquet table there. We again see the uniqueness of ... Read More »

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 8, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 10/09/23

Dear Friends,

I wholeheartedly welcome Deacon Lee Levenson and his wife, Alice, to our SJE family. Deacon Lee brings a wide- ranging experience as a deacon. He served the Diocese of Palm Beach for 17 years. I am very optimistic about the positive impact he and his wife will ... Read More »

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 1, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 10/03/23

Dear Friends,

I would like to offer my thanks to Paco and Nancy Farach for leading the St. Andre Golf Tournament this year. It was a huge success! Thank you, Almighty Father, for providing us with fabulous weather. And thanks to all those who played and those participated one ... Read More »

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 24, 2023

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 9/23/23

Dear Friends,Right at the outset, let me thank you all for your generosity and dedication to our parish. After presenting the State of the Parish last week, I am moved once again to offer praise and thanksgiving to God, and to you, for the blessings of love, warmth and ... Read More »

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 17, 2023

Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 9/16/23

Dear Friends,As we enter into the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, the theme of anger and forgiveness stares at us. We hear from our Scripture readings that it is crucial for us to not to hold on to anger. We must be ready to forgive those who have sinned ... Read More »

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 10, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 9/09/23

Dear Friends,

On the 23rd Sunday, the Church invites us to reflect on the importance of reconciliation in the life of a community. Each one of us has a responsibility for each of our brothers and sisters when they need mercy. Jesus continues to be present in our gatherings. ... Read More »

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 3, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 9/05/23

Dear Friends,

By the mercy of God, Hurricane Idalia did not come near us. But we do think of those who were affected. The 22nd Sunday invites us to seriously consider how intentional we are about following Jesus. To follow Jesus is to follow the Jesus who carries the ... Read More »

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 8/28/23

Dear Friends,

The 21st Sunday is a crucial weekend to reflect on the true nature of the Catholic Church and how Jesus intended it to be. Peter again shines in the bright light as he acknowledges Jesus to be the Christ, the Son of the living God. For this ... Read More »

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 8/22/23

Dear Friends,

Today as we enter into the 20th Sunday, Year A, we are very happy to receive our children in Faith Formation Classes. I thank the parents for their sacrifice and for their love of the Lord. I kindly request you to bring your children/ grandchildren for Masses ... Read More »