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From our Director of Parish Operations, John Richards… Hello! I am the new Director of Parish Operations (DPO). As I mentioned last week, I have been a parishioner here at St. John’s parish for almost 35 years now. Taking a job right out of college with Consumers Energy, I felt ‘at home’ here at St. … Continued
From the desk of Deacon Dave Etters… Lent is upon us! The beginning of this holy, penitential season was highlighted by our Ash Wednesday O, Come Let Us Adore holy hour. For those who attended, I think you would agree that it was a time filled with reverence, worship and beauty, and set the tone … Continued
From our Pastoral Council President, John Dullock… Lent – Give It Up! Here we are again. It’s almost Lent. Oh my, I have no clue what I’m giving up this year. What are you giving up? I’m giving up candy! I’m giving up drinking pop! Hold on, I’ve heard that Sunday’s aren’t counted, so … Continued
From our Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation, Angel Koerkel… Did you pick up a copy of the book (Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West) that Fr. Chas gave us at Christmas? Have you started reading it yet? Maybe you looked at the subtitle of: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender … Continued
From our Coordinator of Youth Faith Formation, Clare DeWitt… For most of my life, growing up in my family of nine, my two younger sisters and I have been referred to as the “three little girls”. My older siblings, parents, aunts, and grandparents all would collectively call us this title. And as a kid I … Continued