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Dear Parishioners, 1856. In this year, the “Mother Church of Jackson” laid its cornerstone, and from that moment on, parish life at St. John the Evangelist Parish began! This year, we celebrate our 166th year as a parish and our 150th year of St. John School! So first, a big THANK YOU… We have over … Continued
Happy Labor Day and Happy Rest Day! “For everything there is a season…” God so beautifully built into his plan for us time for work and time for rest (the Sabbath). Being a “do-er”, I’ll admit, I’ve never been the best at balancing these two things! But lately, I’m really working on it! (Monday is … Continued
Wondering what The RESCUE Project is all about? Here’s what ACTS XXIX, led by Fr. John Riccardo, says about it… “We passionately believe that the most urgent task is the compelling proclamation of the Gospel, one that not only shares it in an attractive – and concentrated – way, but that also offers people a … Continued
Here’s to 150 Years In just a few days, we begin another year of school. There is excitement, nerves, and maybe a few tears (from maybe a kindergarten mom or two.) But this is unlike the start of any other school year. We celebrate 150 years of Catholic education starting right here at St. John … Continued
St. John Parish Summer Mission Appeal, 8/12-8/13/23 THIS WEEKEND WE WELCOME Fr. Richard D. Affrim from the Diocese of Ho, Ghana This weekend Fr. Richard D. Affrim is asking the people of our parish to support the work of the church in the Diocese of Ho, Ghana. Their mission is to bring the Gospel to … Continued