Discover Lenten happenings at St. John the Evangelist in Jackson, MI—prayer opportunities, parish events, and reflections to prepare your heart for Easter.
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Homily Short, Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Enter into Holy Week like never before. This reflection invites you to experience the Passion of Christ as a present reality through the sacred liturgy, reminding us that Jesus chooses to dwell within us and transform us into instruments of His grace. Read…
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Easter Sunday Mass Times in Jackson, MI – April 5, 8am, 10am, 12pm St John & 5pm St Joseph
Easter Sunday is the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—the foundation of our faith and the source of our hope. We invite you and your family to celebrate this joyful day with us. Mass Times: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM – St. John Church 5:00 PM – St. Joseph Church Additional note: Adoration…
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Holy Saturday & Easter Vigil in Jackson, MI – April 4, 9:00 p.m. St John the Evangelist
Holy Saturday is a quiet and reflective day as the Church waits in hope for the Resurrection of Christ. It is a time of stillness, prayer, and anticipation. Join us for these Holy Saturday events: 12:00 PM – Blessing of the Easter Baskets at St. Joseph 9:00 PM – Easter Vigil at St. John Please…
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Good Friday Services in Jackson, MI – April 3, 1:00pm St John, 3:00pm St Joseph, & 5:30pm Stations & Holy Hour
Join us for the following Good Friday observances: 1:00 PM – Good Friday Service 3:00 PM – Divine Mercy Chaplet (Day 1) at St. Joseph 5:30 PM – Stations of the Cross followed by a Holy Hour at St. John Good Friday is a solemn day when we remember the Passion and death of Jesus…
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Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Jackson, MI – April 2, 7:00 p.m. St John the Evangelist
Holy Thursday begins the Sacred Triduum, the three most important days in the Church year. On this night, we remember the Last Supper, where Jesus gave us the gift of the Eucharist and the priesthood. Join us for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 PM at St. John Church. Following Mass, all are…
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Wednesday of Holy Week Mass in Jackson, MI – April 1, 9:00 a.m. St John the Evangelist
Wednesday of Holy Week marks the final days before the beginning of the Sacred Triduum. It is a time to reflect more deeply on Christ’s love and the sacrifice He is about to make for us. We invite you to join us for Daily Mass at 9:00 AM at St. John Church. This quiet and…
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Tuesday of Holy Week Mass in Jackson, MI – March 31, 5:30 p.m. St Joseph
As we enter deeper into Holy Week, the Church invites us to slow down and reflect on the final days of Christ’s earthly life. Tuesday of Holy Week is a time to prepare our hearts through prayer, repentance, and trust in God’s plan. Join us for Daily Mass at 5:30 PM at St. Joseph Church…
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Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord – March 26, 2026
When our daughter Allie was in her senior year at Lumen Christi, she had a part in the musical Godspell. Watching the performance night after night, the opening song still rings almost hauntingly (but jubilantly) in my mind:“Prepare ye the way of the Lord!” It is sung by the character of John the Baptist as…
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Good Friday Stations of the Cross and Holy Hour in Jackson, MI, April 3, 2026
You are invited to enter more deeply into the solemn beauty of Good Friday through prayer, reflection, and community at St. John Church in Jackson. Join us on Friday, April 3 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM for the Stations of the Cross followed by a Holy Hour. This sacred evening begins with the Stations…
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Blessing of the Easter Baskets 2026 in Jackson, MI – A Beautiful Holy Saturday Tradition
You’re invited to take part in a meaningful and time-honored Catholic tradition this Easter season—the Blessing of the Easter Baskets. On Holy Saturday, April 4 at Noon, bring your Easter foods to St. Joseph Church in Jackson to be blessed in preparation for your Easter celebration. This special blessing is a cherished tradition in many…
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Community-Wide Easter Dinner 2026 in Jackson, MI – All Are Welcome
Celebrate the joy of Easter with a welcoming community meal at the Community-Wide Easter Dinner on Easter Sunday, April 5 at 2:00 PM. This special event will be held at the Queen’s Parish Social Center, 811 S. Wisner, Jackson. This is more than just a meal—it’s an opportunity to experience the hospitality of Christ in…
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Homily Short, 5th Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Jesus meets us both in our doubt and in our suffering—calling us to faith while also weeping with us. In the story of Lazarus, we are reminded that God is not distant from our pain, but present in it, and powerful enough to bring…
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Living “Christ-Like” This Lent at St. John School – March 19, 2026
Student Mission: Today, may God give me the eyes to see His Truth, Beauty, and Goodness; the heart to love Him, and the will to become a saint. “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved Children.” Ephesians 5:1. This is the Scripture verse thatour school chose to be our focus for this year. It inspired…
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Homily Short, 4th Sunday in Lent, March 15 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself; true humility is looking beyond yourself A reflection on spiritual blindness, humility, and overcoming pride. Discover how the simple prayer “Empty me, Fill me, Use me” can help us turn away from self-centeredness and live more fully…
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Homily Short, 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this reflection on the Gospel of the Samaritan Woman (John 4), we discover the profound meaning behind the simple line: “Jesus had to go through Samaria.” Christ seeks out one broken soul with divine love, revealing the primacy of grace and the…
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Lenten Adoration Nights at St. John Church Through March
Lenten Adoration Nights at St. John Church Lent is a season of prayer, repentance, and renewal. To help our parish enter more deeply into this sacred time, St. John Church will host three special Lenten Adoration Nights, each focused on a particular group within our parish family. All evenings begin at 7:00 PM at St.…
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Homily Short, 2nd Sunday in Lent, Mar. 1, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short On the Second Sunday of Lent, the Church gives us the Transfiguration — a powerful revelation of Christ’s divine glory. This reflection explores why the Transfiguration is proclaimed every Lent and how it anchors our Lenten journey not merely in penance, but in certain…
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Homily Short, 1st Sunday in Lent, Feb. 22, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflect on the contrast between the original Adam and the New Adam, Jesus Christ. In this message, we explore the root temptation of self-reliance, the distortion of love after the fall, and how Christ’s victory in the desert reveals the path to true…
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