Posted by SJE Admin on 3/26/23
Dear friends,
I would like to start out noting that I was edified to see so many of you avail yourself of the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. This sacrament is one of the best ways to keep our focus on our ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 3/19/23
Dear friends,
On the 13 March 2023, Pope Francis celebrated the 10th anniversary of his election. We take this opportunity to thank God for his ministry. We thank Pope Francis as well for tirelessly reminding us that our true mission is to proclaim the Gospel to all and for ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 3/11/23
Dear friends,
Thank you for your overwhelming support for --and especially your presence at -- the Lenten Mission offered by Fr. Tim Daly. We were truly blessed to have had his presentation during this time when we are turning our gaze toward our Eucharistic Lord in this year of ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 3/06/23
Dear friends,
It is now the Second Sunday of Lent, and we have really gotten into this holy season committed to draw closer to God. But some may be struggling. We might have trepidation or fear or anxiety or dread, even apathy, or some other visceral response to this ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 2/26/23
Dear friends,
I wish to express my overwhelming sense of gratitude to all of you for the outpouring of support and generous love you offered to Fr. Brad as we bade farewell to him on Monday, February 20, 2023. Your presence at his Funeral Mass was an evident sign ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 2/19/23
Dear friends,
It’s good to be back. Thank you for your prayers while I was in India. Thanks to Fr. Vincent for holding the fort in my absence. I had to cut short my vacation just to be back in time to celebrate Our Catholic Appeal weekend. I want ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 2/13/23
Hello Everyone!
This week we, as an entire diocese, begin Our Catholic Appeal. We heard at Mass an invitation from Bishop Noonan to join in the work of the ministries of the diocese. We saw small snippets of the good work within the diocese that happens through: encouraging all ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 2/05/23
Dear friends,
Last week, I wrote about preparations before the Mass. Mass is the most important event we will participate in during the week. This week I want to focus on the parts of the Mass. Yes, I know that the flow of the Mass is familiar. However, I ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/28/23
Dear friends,
Hello again everyone! We are still in the midst of the Eucharistic Revival emphasis in our country. I know Fr. John has mentioned this revival before, and I only echo his emphasis. I want to use these next two weeks for working toward a deeper appreciation for ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/20/23
Dear friends,
Hello everyone! While Fr. John is away in India, I’ll be filling in for the usual weekly bulletin column.
One of the frequent joys/duties/responsibilities within the life of a parish priest is presiding over funerals. As a result, I have been to a lot of funerals. I ... Read More »
