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Happening This Week at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 711 N. M.L.K. Jr. Dr., Jackson, MI 49201All Are Welcome! Join us this week as we gather for Mass, prayer, fellowship, and opportunities to continue growing in our Catholic faith. Whether you’re a longtime parishioner, visiting Jackson, or looking for a church home, we’d love … Continued
Summer memories are often made in simple moments — conversations around a fire, laughter with friends, and evenings spent together. Join Jackson Youth Ministry for our Bonfire & Outdoor Movie Night, a relaxed evening designed to celebrate summer, strengthen friendships, and enjoy community before the season comes to a close. Bring a friend, enjoy the … Continued
Exploring the Theology Behind St. John’s Apse Mural At St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, sacred art is more than decoration—it is a visual proclamation of the Gospel and an invitation into the mysteries of the Holy Mass. The Cosmological Vision of Holy Mass: The Theological Significance of Joseph Macklin’s Masterpiece explores the rich symbolism, … Continued
Receiving the Eucharist Worthily: Understanding St. Paul’s Warning and the Gift of God’s Grace In this final episode before our summer break, Todd Gale concludes 1 Corinthians Chapter 11 by exploring St. Paul’s warning about receiving the Eucharist unworthily. Together we’ll examine Paul’s original context, what the Catholic Church teaches today, and the beautiful question … Continued
I’m a first-generation American. I love this country and the freedoms that it has afforded my family, who came here from East Germany in the wake of WWII when my dad was just five years old; so in celebrating our freedom of religion and our nation’s 250th birthday, I’d like to share a little about … Continued