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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Posted by SJE Admin on 8/14/23
Dear Friends,
We are back on track to the Ordinary Times after a break to accommodate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, which took precedence over the 18th Sunday. Today we celebrate the 19th Sunday and we are treated to another amazing passage where Jesus walks on ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 8/07/23
Dear Friends,
Today being the 6th August, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord as it occurs 40 days before the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 14 September.
Let us continue to read together the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Benedict XVI entitled: ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 7/31/23
Dear Friends,
On this 17th Sunday we come to know that the kingdom of heaven is more precious than gold and silver. It is worth selling everything we posses to continue the rule of God and treasure it above all else.
Let us continue to read together the Post-Synodal ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 7/21/23
Dear Friends,
On this 16th Sunday we celebrate the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly. Let us thank God for our God loving grandparents whose faith is our model. Let us pray for the many elders who are neglected and abandoned.
Let us continue to read together the ... Read More »
