the Book of Esther – Chapters 2:16–3:13, Episode 3

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Examining the Persian beauty pageant and how Esther fares We will be taking two weeks off and will reconvene on January 6 as we continue our study of Esther with Chapter 4. In this session, we will walk through Esther 2:16–3:13, examining the Persian beauty pageant and how Esther fares within it. Together, we will … Continued

Christmas Mass Schedule & Apse Mural Reveal at St. John the Evangelist

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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 … Continued

How to Download the New St John the Evangelist App

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From QR Code Scanning the available QR Code either for Apple or Android based on your mobile devices, provided in the Pew or in the bulletin this will take you to the Apple Store for Apple Devices or the Google Play Store for Android devices. From the store click the Download App or Install Button … Continued

Homily, Third Sunday in Advent Guadete Sunday, 12/14/2025

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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 … Continued

Homily Short, Third Sunday in Advent, Gaudete Sunday

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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 … Continued