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November or Nov-end-ber? November is the penultimate month of the calendar year and the last month of the Liturgical Year. There are many “ends” to November. You could look at the world around you and say, “It is dead.” The trees have lost their leaves, and the rain has already helped them begin the decomposition … Continued
State of the Parish – “God’s Co-Workers in Unifying the Human Family” Dear Parish Family, The bitter division and demonization of one another this past year have caused so much stress and broken the hearts of countless people in our country. Such entrenched conflict begins with the insecurity and bitter conflict within our own hearts. … Continued
RECONCILIATION – A REFRESHER Our students preparing to celebrate their First Reconciliations have been learning about the sacrament, what it is, and how to do it. Keep them in your prayers as they open their hearts to Jesus in this way. For the rest of us, with Advent just around the corner, this seems like … Continued
JOIN US as we travel to Assisi and Rome in the Jubilee Year of 2025! Check out the itinerary below! CLICK HERE to find out more and to register at Corporate Travel! Update: Fr. Steve Mattson will not be able to join Fr. Chas on this pilgrimage, after all.
Walk With One… and more! Our core purpose statement for St. John the Evangelist is “To fulfill the Great Commission and form a community of missionary disciples in Jackson, Michigan”. This is our parish CULTURE, our environment and ecosystem. It’s who we are as a parish. We have been immersed in the basic training of … Continued