Discover Advent happenings at St. John the Evangelist in Jackson, MI—events, prayer opportunities, and seasonal reflections to prepare your heart for Christmas.
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Homily Short, First Sunday in Advent
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflecting on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Father Randy invites us to rediscover the power of the Creed—especially the personal declaration, “I believe.” Faith becomes alive when we truly know God as Father. This Advent and Christmas, we are invited to…
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2025 Advent Penance Service Schedule
Prepare Your Heart for the Coming of Christ As we enter the holy season of Advent, the Church invites us to prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior—both at Christmas and at the end of time. One of the most meaningful ways to do this is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we…
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Advent Tea December 4, 2025
We invite all the ladies of our parish—and their guests—to join us for our Advent Tea on Thursday, December 4th, from 6:00–8:00 PM. As we enter the peaceful and hope-filled season of Advent, this gathering offers a warm opportunity to connect, share faith, and enjoy fellowship together. Bring a Friend! We encourage you to consider…
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1st Sunday in Advent, Always Improve Your Foxhole
I heard this countless times during my time in the Army. It comes from the idea that when aninfantryman first takes a position on the battlefield, he immediately digs into the ground to createa barrier between himself and the danger in front of him. At first, it may be just a few inchesdown, just enough…
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O Come Let Us Adore – Advent Adoration, December 12, 2025
Friday, December 12 • St. John Church • 7:00–8:30 p.m. As we journey through the season of Advent, we invite you to a peaceful evening of prayer and reflection before our Eucharistic Lord. “O Come Let Us Adore” is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of December and enter into the quiet longing…
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