Discover Advent happenings at St. John the Evangelist in Jackson, MI—events, prayer opportunities, and seasonal reflections to prepare your heart for Christmas.
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from the Desk of Father Chas Canoy, The Wedding Feast of the Lamb Revealed: A Christmas Gift to Our Parish
Merry Christmas, dear parish family and to all visitors! This Christmas of 2025 is extra special not only because it is a Jubilee Year, but also because Christmas Eve marks the unveiling of the yearlong painting of “Macklin’s Masterpiece” in the apse. The apse is the semicircular recess at the back of our church’s sanctuary,
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Christmas Mass Schedule & Apse Mural Reveal at St. John the Evangelist
Fr. Chas, Fr. Randy, and the St. John Parish Staff warmly invite you and your family to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ with us this Christmas season. This year’s Christmas celebrations at St. John the Evangelist are especially meaningful as we joyfully unveil our new apse mural during our Christmas Masses. Bishop
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Homily, Third Sunday in Advent Guadete Sunday, 12/14/2025
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily In this Advent reflection, Father Randy explores the theme of joy and the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. He invites us to see how the Spirit transforms the deserts of our hearts, reminds us of our identity as God’s beloved children, and sends us out
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Homily Short, Third Sunday in Advent, Gaudete Sunday
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this homily, Father Randy reflects on Gaudete Sunday and the joy that marks the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Drawing from the Creed’s profession of faith in the Holy Spirit, he explains how the Spirit is truly God—active, personal, and
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Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God – Mass Schedule Dec. 31, 2025 and Jan 1, 2026
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is a Holy Day of Obligation and is celebrated on January 1. This beautiful feast honors Mary’s unique role in salvation history as the Mother of God and invites the faithful to begin the New Year centered on Christ. All Masses for the Solemnity will be
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Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, from the Desk of Father Randy Koenigsknecht
Third Sunday of Advent We have now reached the Third Sunday of Advent, which is also known as Gaudete Sunday or Rejoicing Sunday. While the past two Sundays have focused on preparation for Jesus’s coming, this Sunday focuses instead on rejoicing in the Lord and his coming. There are three particular reasons that the Lord
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Homily, Second Sunday in Advent, 12/07/2025
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Advent Homily Series: Understanding the Nicene CreedIn this powerful homily, Father Chas guides us through the rich and deeply theological second section of the Nicene Creed: “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ.” Drawing from Scripture, Church history, and the early councils, he explains the divinity of
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Homily Short, Second Sunday in Advent
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this week’s reflection, Father Chas explores the profound truth of the Creed’s declaration: “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God.” He explains what it means for Jesus to be fully divine, co-eternal with the Father, consubstantial
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Homily Short, First Sunday in Advent
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflecting on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Father Randy invites us to rediscover the power of the Creed—especially the personal declaration, “I believe.” Faith becomes alive when we truly know God as Father. This Advent and Christmas, we are invited to
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Homily, First Sunday in Advent
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Knowing the Father: An Advent Reflection with Father Randy During Advent, we prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming—not only at Christmas, but into every part of our lives. In this heartfelt homily, Father Randy reflects on Jesus’ mission to reveal the Father and invites us to
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2025 Advent Penance Service Schedule
Prepare Your Heart for the Coming of Christ As we enter the holy season of Advent, the Church invites us to prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior—both at Christmas and at the end of time. One of the most meaningful ways to do this is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we
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Advent Tea December 4, 2025
We invite all the ladies of our parish—and their guests—to join us for our Advent Tea on Thursday, December 4th, from 6:00–8:00 PM. As we enter the peaceful and hope-filled season of Advent, this gathering offers a warm opportunity to connect, share faith, and enjoy fellowship together. Bring a Friend! We encourage you to consider
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1st Sunday in Advent, Always Improve Your Foxhole
I heard this countless times during my time in the Army. It comes from the idea that when aninfantryman first takes a position on the battlefield, he immediately digs into the ground to createa barrier between himself and the danger in front of him. At first, it may be just a few inchesdown, just enough
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O Come Let Us Adore – Advent Adoration, December 12, 2025
Friday, December 12 • St. John Church • 7:00–8:30 p.m. As we journey through the season of Advent, we invite you to a peaceful evening of prayer and reflection before our Eucharistic Lord. “O Come Let Us Adore” is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of December and enter into the quiet longing
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