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From our Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation, Angel Koerkel… “I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.” This is the last line of the Nicene Creed, which we repeat at every Sunday Mass. This prayer has been around a long time and is a summation of our … Continued
Our columnists for this bulletin are Pastoral Council member, Ray Gorczyca, and Dcn. Al Krieger of our St. Joseph Oratory. They had approached me with an idea of presiding at Mass in a way that has been done for centuries called ad orientem, but using the current Novus Ordo, not the Extraordinary Form. After discussion … Continued
From our Pastoral Council President, John Dullock… Pastoral Council What is it and who is on it? It’s come to my attention that some may not be aware of what our St. John the Evangelist Parish Pastoral Council does. In a few cases, some didn’t even know we had a Pastoral Council or what a … Continued
From our Director of Faith Formation, Todd Gale… We are God’s beloved, made in the image and likeness of the Trinitarian God. We reflect His divine nature—which is a relationship of love where the Three are One. But REFLECTING the godliness of God is not good enough for Him. He wants us to share directly … Continued
A letter from St. John Elementary School parent, Kelli Piepkow… “Teach me knowledge and good judgement, for I trust your commands.” Psalm 119:66 The school year has begun! I know for a lot of parents – myself included – there is a bittersweet mix of sadness at saying goodbye to the lazy days and the … Continued